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To be late 迟到

To be late means you are not on time for a class, a meeting, a bus, or an appointment.
People are late when the clock passes the set time and they have not arrived yet.
To be late can happen because the alarm fails, traffic moves slowly, or a bus arrives behind schedule.
When you are late, say “Sorry, I’m late,” and give a short, clear reason.
To avoid being late, set two alarms, check the route, and leave extra minutes before you go.
If you will be late, send a message with your new arrival time and ask if the plan still works.

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迟到指的是在上课、开会、赶车或赴约时，没有按时到达。
当时间超过约定点而人还未到时，就属于迟到。
迟到的原因可能是闹钟失灵、路上车慢，或公交车比计划表更晚到站。
迟到到达时，礼貌做法是说“对不起，我迟到了”，并简要说明理由。
为了避免迟到，可以设两个闹钟、提前看路线，并预留几分钟出发。
若必然会迟到，应提前发消息，告知新的到达时间，并确认原计划是否可行。

配套练习?? to be late /le?t/

?? 完形填空（Cloze Test） #

When you are late, you arrive ______ the set time.
（a. at / b. after / c. inside）

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He planned well, but slow traffic made him ______.
（a. early / b. quiet / c. late） #

If the alarm fails, the student may ______ to class.
（a. be late / b. be tall / c. be open） #

A good way to avoid being late is to ______ a few extra minutes.
（a. save / b. leave / c. forget） #

When you know you will be late, send a message with your new ______ time.
（a. color / b. arrival / c. street）

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? 选择题 #

Which situation shows “to be late”?
A) The bus comes before the timetable
B) You reach the meeting after the start
C) The alarm rings at 6:00 #

What is polite when you are late?
A) Say “Sorry, I’m late” and give a short reason
B) Talk about yesterday’s weather
C) Say nothing and sit down

Which step helps avoid being late?
A) Turn off all clocks
B) Check the route before you go
C) Eat a big breakfast

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?? 连词成句 #

9. late / be / to / not / wants / she
10. message / a / will / I / send / be late / if / I
11. on time / to / helps / leave / being / early
12. say / late / I’m / you / when / sorry

练习答案?

完形填空#p#分页标题#e# #

b. after c. late a. be late b. leave b. arrival

选择题 #

B A B

连词成句 #

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