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Two students talking to one another Mary: Cheer up, John. You do look down in the mouth. What’s the matter? John: I’ve had a talk with Dad about buying a new stereo recorder on hire-purchase. He says I can’t buy it. Mary: Poor John! I do feel for you, I really do. But what does he actually say? Why is he against it? John: Oh, he says he will not sign as a guarantor for me. At least not till we have paid for the TV. And that’s another 6 months. Mary: Well, cheer up! It’s not the end of the world! Six months is not a very long time to wait. Exercises Exercise 1. Read the illustrative examples and the dialogue in parts, noting the various ways of expressing sympathy and giving consolation with differing degrees of formatity. Then learn the dialogue and reproduce it with another student in class. Exercise 2. Choose the best reaction to the following statements: I’ve lost my train ticket. а Г Oh, that doesn’t matter, b. I wouldn’t let that worry you. c. That’s too bad. They say her father is very ill. a. Oh, bad luck! b. How terrible! c. It might have been worse. I’m awfully sorry, Mrs. Briggs, but I’ve broken one of your tea cups. a. It might have been worse. At least it’s only one cup. b. How annoying! c. Oh, that doesn’t matter, d. Better luck next time. Exercise 3. Read the following statements and let another student respond to them with expressions of: Sympathy Oh, I had a very bad night. The people in the next room were having a party till about four in the morning. The plane was two hours late, so we had to wait for it. And when we were half way to Chicago, we were told that because of a heavy snowfall Chicago was closed and we were landing in New York. I caught an awful cold last week. I had such a terrible headache that I couldn’t sleep at ail last night. Our poor old dog was run over last month. We had very poor weather most of the time. It was the worst holiday I’ve had for years. Consolation Oh, dear, we are going to be late again. I’m sorry, Mrs. Carson, I’ve broken the vase which was on the table. I’m sure I’ve failed the exam. You know, we were burgled last night. They took all our money and valuables. I’m afraid I’ve lost their telephone number. My arm and my right shoulder are bruised: I had a car accident last Sunday. Exercise 4. Express sympathy or consolation in the following situations: A friend missed his plane, coming to the airport just after his flight had taken off. A friend’s father has died in an air crash. A friend came to a small town on business without booking a room in the only hotel and had to spend the night in the hall of the hotel, which turned out to be fully booked. A friend has failed his exam. A friend was mugged last night. The muggers took all the money he had on him. A friend’s old dog has died. A friend is in trouble with his boss, as he (the friend) is often late for work. A friend has-been given notice by his boss and will have to find a new job. A friend slipped in the street and fell down, breaking his arm. A friend has lost his wrist-watch. Exercise 5. Choose a situation from those suggested in Exercise 4 for a dialogue with another student. Worry and Reassurance Worry and other similar emotions, such as nervousness and depression, can be expressed as follows: I’m worried.— the most widely used I’m rather/very/really/terribly worried (about)... I’m (rather/very/terribly) anxious about... Note: Anxious is practically synonymous with worried here but is not used in such a wide range of situations. For example, simply I'm anxious is not usual, unless there is a specific context. I’m (rather/very/terribly) concerned about... Concerned also means practically the same as worried but is less emotional and more formal.   I’m ) I feel f (very) nervous (= slightly afraid, as for example before an examination, a visit to the dentist, or a public performance) depressed (= in low spirits; the latter expression is formal and rarely used of oneself — more often of others, especially in the past tense) miserable (= very unhappy) fed up (= unhappy, tired and discontented, especially about something dull one has had too much of; informal) All these words can be followed by about..., and fed up can also be followed by with.    I’m not I don’t feel (very/at all) happy about... (= slightly worried, uneasy) eg I’m fed up with these boring programmes. I’ve got a lot of worries/problems. I’ve got a lot on my mind. = a lot of things to think about, but not necessarily problems An extreme state of worry can be expressed by: I’m desperate. I’m at my wits’ end. If one is in a difficult or dangerous situation, one can say: I’m in (real/serious/terrible) trouble. If someone looks worried, depressed, etc, someone else may comment on this, and/or ask a question, for example: You look worried/depressed/miserable/fed up. What’s the matter? What’s wrong? — same meaning, neutral style What’s up? — informal Is anything ( the matter? 1 wrong? •k к * The following phrases can be used to reassure someone who is worried, nervous, etc. Cheer up. Don’t worry. Try not to worry (about it). There’s no need to worry (about that). 1 wouldn’t/shouldn’t let that worry you. Why worry (about that)? It may never happen. Don’t let it get you down. Things will come right in the end. Everything will be all right in the end. Try to look on the bright side (of things). Take it easy. Illustrative Dialogues Mary’s sister has been taken ill (informal, semi-formal) Chris: Hallo, Mary. What’s the matter? Mary: I’m very worried about my sister. She was taken ill yesterday and rushed into hospital — something to do with her heart. Chris: Really? I’m sorry to hear that. But try not to worry. I’m sure everything will be all right in the end. Mary: I hope you’re right. But I can’t help feeling anxious. Jane has lost her keys (informal, semi-formal) Jane: I’m at my wits’ end! I’ve lost the keys to my flat. David: Don’t worry. I expect they’ll turn up. And if not you can get another set made. Jane: But I shall have to change the locks or the flat may be burgled. And I’m going away tomorrow. David: Take it easy and have a good look for the keys first. Perhaps you haven’t really lost them after ail. Jenny has an exam tomorrow (informal, semi-formal) Derek: Is anything the matter? Jenny ^Not really. I just- fee Jenny: Yes, more or less. But I’m afraid I’ll get everything mixed up. I always feel nervous before exams, especially oral ones. Derek: Take it easy. I’m sure you’ll do very well. Mrs. Pearson’s son is not doing well at school (semi-formal, informal) Mrs. Pearson: I’m anxious about Philip. He’s not doing very well at school. He doesn’t seem to be interested in anything. Mrs. Cutter: I shouldn't let that worry you too much. Children go through these phases. Mrs. P.: But I can’t help worrying. If he doesn’t get down to work soon he won’t be able to apply to university. Mrs. С.: I know how you feel, but try to look on the bright side. The faculty building is in a bad state (formal, semi-formal) Prof. Ford: I’m very concerned about the state of our faculty building. It’s becoming positively dangerous! Dr. Harvey: I’m not at all happy about it myself. Prof. Ford: Well, something must be done about it before it’s too late. Exercises Exercise 1. Read the dialogues in parts, noting how worry and similar emotions are expressed in various situations with differing degrees of formality and how reassurance is given. Then learn two of them and reproduce them with another student in class. Exercise 2. Make up sentences, using One item from each column.
Exercise 3. What would you say in the following situations? Address your remark to a fellow-student, who tries to reassure you. You think you've lost your passport. A friend of yours (Janet) is seriously ill. You haven’t heard from your mother (who lives in another town) for several months. You are going to an interview (for a job) tomorrow. Your dog has run away. You have more work than you can cope with. Your car has broken down the day before your holiday. (You were planning to go camping with some friends.) You have lost a library book. Your leg has suddenly swollen up. You have not been promoted (at work) as promised. You have to go to the dentist today. Your parents won’t allow you to have a party in your family flat. ' Exercise 4. Choose a situation from those given in Exercise 3, or one of your own, for a dialogue with another student, starting with a greeting and a question. Mode!: A.— Hallo, №'ke. What’s the matter? B.— I’ve' fail d my German exam. A.— 33.General Words and Phrases and Some Hints on Conversing in English The following words and phrases can be used in a wide range of situations to make your conversation sound more natural, less abrupt. Well Well has many different functions, the most common being: to express hesitation or uncertainty, often before answering a question: eg — Shall we go to the pictures tonight? Well, I really ought to stay at home arid write some letters. to avoid sounding dogmatic or assertive (in expressing an opinion): eg — Is it a good film? Well, 1 enjoyed it. to introduce a new subject (as a transition): eg Well, I must be going now. to express surprise and/or indignation: eg Well, fancy meeting you here! I didn’t know you liked jazz. When spoken sharply, with no pause after it, well may introduce a contradiction or objection, with a hostile note. eg — I’m sorry I took the newspaper. Г thought you’d finished with it. — Well, I hadn’t. (The comma here does not indicate a pause.) Well in the above cases is said with falling intonation. With rising intonation it generally denotes a desire for information. eg a. Well, how did you get on in your interview? ff said in a sharp voice it may sound hostile, b. Well? What do you want? Other examples of introductory well can be found in many of the previous chapters. So and just are not generally used to introduce a statement. So usually expresses a consequence, like the more formal therefore, and is used to connect two ideas. eg It’s raining so you’d better take your umbrella. So should NOT be used to introduce a statement, except in certain specific cases.     So there / |