Level3_Lesson1
Part 1
She overslept because she didn't hear her alarm.
- 断句
She overslept/ because/ she didn't/ hear her alarm.
- 另一种表达
I slept right through the alarm.
The alarm didn't go off.
- 如果不是闹钟的原因
I wanted to be on time, but I spent too muc time deciding what to wear.
- underestimate 低估
You underestimate tne time needed.
- up to 40 minutes
You may think you only need 20 minutes to finish a task, but actually it can take up to 40 minutes.
- 落东西了
I left my phone at home and had to go back.
- 方向搞错了
I went the wrong way./I took the wrong bus./I went to the wrong place.
You have a bad sense of direction.
- 交通拥堵 end up dong something
Sometimes even though we leave home ealy and go the right way, we still end up being late.
The traffic was much worse than usual.
- 断句
The traffic/ was much worse/ than usual.
- 其他
The traffic was bad/heavy/terrible today.
- traffic jam
There was a traffic jam.
I got stuck/caught/(held up) in traffic.
- delay
My flight was delayed and I missed my meeting.
Her car didn't start because its battery was dead.
- 断句
Her car/ didn't start/ because/ its battery/ was dead.
- break down
My car/ The bus/ The subway broke down.
- parking space
I couldn't find a parking space.
Part 2
- as the saying goes
~, better late than never.
道歉
I'm sorry, but I am running late.
I'm afraid that I'm going to be late for work/the meeting/the interview.
什么时候可以到
I'll be there in 5 minutes.
It's hard to say, but I'll be there as soon as possible.
弥补错误
- 上班
Sorry, I was late. This won't happen again. I'll finish my work on time.
I'm terrible sorry. I won't be late again. I'll be working late tonight.
- 面试
I'm sorry, but I'm normally on time.
- 开会
Try to make the most of your time.
Review the meeting minutes.
- 朋友
Dinner's on me.
I will buy you lunch.
I'll treat you to a movie.
避免迟到
Put your alarm on the other side of room.
Set multiple alarms.
pack the bag
set out the clothes
You are your own worst enemy.
