英语播客初级版Silence please!
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Lesson Introduction: Watching a film in a theater is great, but what happens when someone's phone starts ringing? In today's podcast, learn how to ask someone to be quiet, in English.
A: Those people in front of us are making so much
noise. It’s so inconsiderate!
B: Don’t worry about it; it’s not such a big deal.
A: Oh... I can’t hear a thing! Excuse me, can you
keep it down?
C: Sure, sorry ’bout that!
A: Someone’s phone is ringing!
B: Honey, I think it’s your phone. Did you forget to
switch it off?
A: Oh, no! You’re right. That’s so embarrassing!
C: Do you mind keeping it down? I’m trying to
watch a movie here!
inconsiderate not thinking of the feelings of other people;not thoughtful
not such a big deal not a big problem
can’t hear a thing unable to hear
keep it down be quiet
switch off turn off
do you mind could you please
noisy very loud
rude impolite
to disturb to interrupt, bother, or upset
to interrupt to speak or make noise when someone else is speaking
to whisper to speak very softly
