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party was too noisy.
3. I couldn t go to the meeting, so I expressed my concerns 
in an email.
4. Jake gave an excuse for being late for work. He said there 
had been a traffic jam on the highway.
5. Lori was very funny at the class party. As usual, she told a 
lot of jokes.
Exercise 4 
A 
Hi, William. It would be wonderful if you could come to our 
party next Friday! Its Micks birthday and I really think that he 
would appreciate it if you could be there. All of his friends will 
be there. The best part is that Mick doesn t know everyone 
is going to be there. Its a surprise birthday party! So please 
come and be part of the surprise.
Hi, Eileen. Thank you for the invitation. You know I would 
love to come if I could, but unfortunately I am working late on 
Friday. I have to study for my examination next week. So, have 
a great time without me, and of course I will send a present 
to Mick.
Oh, William, come on! Please come. The best present 
you can give to Mick is being with him on his birthday. I know 
everyone would really enjoy seeing you, too. 
Eileen, I really should study for the test. I know I will 
probably regret not going, but I think I should stick to
my plan.
William, you are so right when you say you will regret it if 
you don t come to Micks birthday party. All of your friends will 
be there. As a matter of fact, I mentioned you to Penelope 
and she said she is looking forward to talking to you at 
the party. We will all be disappointed if you don t come. 
Especially Penelope!
Eileen, I ve given it some thought and you are right! I 
should go to Micks party. In fact, wild horses couldn t stop 
me. See you on Friday!
B 
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. She called him to invite him to Mick s birthday party.
2. He has to study for a test.
3. He wants to talk to Penelope at the party.
Exercise 5 
A 
2. Teresa said her sister was having a baby shower.
3. Bill said he might have some houseguests on Saturday.
4. Miyako and Yoshiko said they were going camping this 
weekend.
5. Marco said he was sorry, but he would be busy on 
Saturday afternoon.
B 
2. Paul and James told her they would be moving into their 
new apartment that day.
3. Luis told her he watches the football game on TV every 
Saturday.
4. Sandra told her she had already made plans to do 
something else.
C 
Answers will vary.
Exercise 6 
A 
2. a
3. b
4. e
5. b
B 
2. Brian: The game was canceled because of bad 
weather.
3. Nina: I ll be studying on Saturday night.
4. Carl: I can t come for dinner on Friday. I have to work 
late.
5. Max: I don t want to go to the party because Kayla will 
be there.
Exercise 7 
1. A: We re going to go hiking. Do you want to join us?
B: Sorry, I won t be able to.
2. A: I m really sorry. We ll be out of town this weekend.
B: No problem.
3. A: Meet us at 7:00. OK?
B: OK, sounds like fun.
4. A: I m sorry. I won t be able to make it.
B: Well, never mind.
Exercise 8 
A 
Accept 
Refuse
1. I m really sorry. 
2. Great. 
3. Sounds like fun. 
4. I ve made other plans. 
5. I won t be able to make it. 
6. I m busy. 
7. Thanks a lot. 
8. I d love to. 
B 
Answers will vary.
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