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Dialog

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!

Key Vocabulary

inconsiderate - Adjective - not thinking of the feelings of other people; not thoughtful

not such a big deal - phrase - not a big problem

can’t hear a thing - phrase - unable to hear

keep it down - phrase - be quiet

switch off - phrase - turn off

do you mind - phrase - could you please

Supplementary Vocabulary

noisy - Adjective - very loud

rude - Adjective - impolite

to disturb - principle verb, infinitive - to interrupt, bother, or upset

to interrupt - principle verb, infinitive - to speak or make noise when someone else is speaking

to whisper - principle verb, infinitive - to speak very softly