- Dialogue 1
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A: I’m terribly sorry to have caused you so much trouble.
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B: That’s all right.
- Dialogue 2
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A: I'm sorry, but I can't find the book you lent me.
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B: Oh, that's all right.
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A: I must apologize. I’ll buy you a new one tomorrow.
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B: No, please don’t. I couldn't let you do that.
- Dialogue 3
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A: I’m afraid I’ve spilt ink all over the table-cloth.
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B: Oh, never mind about that.
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A: I’m terribly sorry. Won’t you let me pay for it?
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B: No, I won’t hear of it.
- Dialogue 4
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A: Adam, I’m sorry!
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B: But where have you been, Alice? You’re over an hour late.
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A: Yes, but I couldn’t help it. I was late getting off work for a start, and then I missed the bus. The bus I did catch got caught in a traffic jam. It was one thing after another.
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B: But why were you getting off work so late? The office closes at six, doesn’t it?
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A: Yes, but there’s a rush on at the moment, and my boss asked me to do some urgent letters.
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B: But didn’t you tell him you had an appointment?
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A: Well, no. I thought I’d finish in about five minutes and I didn’t want to be difficult about just a few minutes. If it hadn’t been for missing the bus and the traffic, I wouldn’t have been so late. I’m sorry.
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B: Well, you’re here. And that’s the main thing.
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A: Thank you. I’ll try not to be late again.