Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
Aziz
I'm running 10 mins late, sorry!
No problem!
Aargh! Traffic is really bad. I'll be more than 10 mins late now, sorry again!!
It's OK, don't worry. I'm in the café already so it's fine
This is not my day! I'm here but can't find a place to park. I'm looking for a different car park. Not sure how long I'll be
OK, LMK when you find a place
I might get something to eat tho
Of course! I'll be as quick as I can
OK!
Found one! Be there in 10 mins
Well done! See you soon
Thx for waiting
Tips
1. You don't need to write complete sentences for text messages.
2. Use abbreviations like LMK (= let me know) or use emojis to save time writing.
3. You don't need to use full stops (.) at the end of messages.
4. Say how many minutes you think you'll need, e.g. I'm running 10 minutes late.
5. It’s good to say sorry and sorry again, but you don't need to say sorry in every message.
I am always late 10 mins is LATE for me.
I am usually on time. For me, 5 minutes is late. I don't want to wait because it makes me feel uncomfortable.
When I go late to bed it is very probably wake up late.
I need more practice in learning
If I'm being honest, I usually do my best to be on time. But I'm almost always late.
I am seldom late for school especially when I go to bed late. But I've been trying to be on time. My friend always messages me "where are you?" I reply "I am on the way bro, I'll be there in 5 mins". I have to change my habit of being late.
I'm mostly a punctual person. I think that punctuality is very significant for me, so I hate being late. In fact, I generally go somewhere early. Maybe, I'm obsessive, but I don't want to miss anything. Moreover, I can't get on well with people who are not punctual.
To be honest, i usually do my best to be on time. But sometimes i am late.
To be honest. I'm always late to school,because I hate waking up early so my busdriver is always complaining about me
These days I was always late a bit more than usual. I thought in my mind, I had enough time so I would be there on time. I have to get rid of being late. I don't like being late.