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2 Rumours

Speaking

A. Discuss with a partner.
1. What bad news do you think the people in each
photo have just received?
2. Who’s the first person you usually talk to when you
get bad news?

B. Look at the phrases below from the recording
in exercise C. Which photo do you think the
recording relates to?

Is that related to the stomach problems you’ve been
having?
She’s had a tough time cutting out her favourite things.
No more Friday night pizzas.

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C. Listen and check.

D. Listen again and tick the phrases you hear.
1. I’m so sorry to hear that.
2. My goodness!
3. I can’t believe it!
4. Oh, no! Really?

5. Poor you!
6. That must be awful.
7. That’s a shame.
8. I can’t say I’m surprised.
9. That’s rough.
10. If there’s anything I can do, just let me know.

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