Speaker 1 Kevin is very quick to think negative things about people. Even when he talks about his best friend, he always tells you about his faults. And if somebody hasn’t got any faults, he invents them

Ian

True. And it was better than my story!

Max

Nah, mate. Anyway, Caro, you make a good 

listener. You believe anything anybody tells 

you!

Caro

That’s not fair! Well, actually, you may have a 

point there, Max. I can’t help it if I’m naturally 

trusting, can I?

Jill

It just means you’re a very nice person, Caro. 

Much nicer than Max.

Max

Hey! But Jill’s right. You are nicer than me, 

Caro. Come on, you lot. I’ll buy you all a coffee.

Ian

Well, that’s unexpectedly nice of you, Max! Let’s

go, guys, before he changes his mind!

2.12 Lesson 7D, Exercise 2

1

The weather’s too hot for me. I can’t stand it!

2

Yes, you’re right. It is a bit too hot, actually.

3

I know I’ve got that appointment but I won’t be late, I 

guarantee you!

4

I have an appointment so I may be a little late, I’m afraid.

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5

I feel fine. There’s nothing wrong with me, honestly!

6

I really feel unwell. I’m far too ill to come in today.