The Weekend – Silence please!

A: Those people in front of us are making so much noise. Its so inconsiderate!

B: Dont worry about it; it’s not such a big deal.

A: Oh… I cant hear a thing! Excuse me, can you keep it down?

C: Sure, sorry ’bout that!

A: Someones phone is ringing!

B: Honey, I think its your phone. Did you forget to switch it off?

A: Oh, no! Youre right. Thats so embarrassing!

C: Do you mind keeping it down? Im trying to watch a movie here!

Key Vocabulary

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

Supplementary Vocabulary

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