Lesson11
【Lesson 11】
◆Expressions of caution
◆Key expressions for Lesson 11.
You must not 〜. / Don.t 〜.
You.re not allowed to 〜.
〜 is prohibited.
Watch out for 〜.
◆Let.s try the following exercises.
Q: You are working as a teacher at a school, and you want students to be quiet during class. What would you say?
A: Attention, students! You must not talk during class.
Or you could say,
A: Don.t talk during class, everybody!
Q: You are working at a famous temple. There.s a tourist who.s trying to take pictures, but it.s against the regulation. Now, what would you say?
A: I.m sorry, but you.re not allowed to take pictures here.
Q: You are working as a flight attendant, and you have to give an announcement about not using electrical devices during takeoff and landing. What will the announcement be like?
A: Using electrical devices are prohibited during takeoff and landing. Thank you for your cooperation.
Q: There.s a child trying to cross the street, but a car is coming. What would you say?
A: Watch out for traffic!
Or you could say,
A: Watch out!
Q: You.re having a team meeting at your office, but the members started an argument. What would you say to stop them?
A: Cut it out! Let.s take a break.
◆Let.s try the following exercises.
Q: What would you answer if someone says “Hey, look. The sign says .No trespassing,. right?”
A: Oh, I.m really sorry. I didn.t see the sign.
Q: What would you say if someone says “Watch out! Cars are coming!”
A: Thanks for letting me know. I didn.t notice.
Or you could say,
A: Well, that was close! Thanks for telling me.
Q: What would you answer if someone says to you “I.m sorry, but you.re not allowed to enter this area.” You have permission to do so, though.
A: Oh, I have permission. Here, I.ll show you my certificate.