EP 0009Elementary

Silence Please!

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!

核心词汇

inconsiderateAdjective

not thinking of the feelings of other people; not thoughtful

not such a big dealPhrase

not a big problem

can’t hear a thingPhrase

unable to hear

keep it downPhrase

be quiet

switch offPhrase

turn off

do you mindPhrase

could you please

拓展词汇

noisyAdjective

very loud

rudeAdjective

impolite

to disturbVerb, finitive

Into interrupt, bother, or upset

to interruptVerb, finitive

Into speak or make noise when someone else is speaking

to whisperVerb, finitive

Into speak very softly