1. I cant't make the web designers' meeting on Tuesday. Can we reschedule the meeting please?
2. We don't need to meet because we've already discussed everything. Let's cancel the meting
3. katie will be in the office on the 29th. Would that suit you?
4. I won't be able to participate in the auto apps conferenced because of a previous commitment.
exercise 6
1. c (that's convenient for everyone)
2. Michael is on the phone and needs directions because he has got lost again!
3. Diana Michels is held up in a traffic jam because there was an accident on central Road.
4. Mr Kelly had to leave the office urgently because his daughter felt ill
5. Greg came for his appointment with the network administrator onthe wrong day because his assistant got the dates mixed up
6. We'll have to start the meeting at 2.30 instead of 2.00 because the head of our software department is running late.
exercise 7
1. it's half past two (b)
2. it's quarter past eight (d)
3. it's five o'clock (a)
4. it's quarter to six ( c)
5. it's ten past nine ( f)
6. it's twenty to seven (e)
exercise 8
1. it's quarter past ten
2. it's twenty to 4
3. it's ten past five
4. it's half past twelve
5. it's ten to six
6. it's twenty five to 5
exercise 9
1.postpone
2. running late
3.held up om the main road to town
4. reorganise
5. appointment
6. feels ill
7. arrange