englishpod_0311dg

The Office ‐ Sorry I’m Late (C0311) 
Maggie Gao: Okay everyone, shall we begin?
Bill: Sorry Maggie, but we are missing a few people. Can
we hang on a sec?
Maggie Gao: Well, I did say eleven o’clock sharp, and it’s
now five past so. . . .
James: Hi everyone, I’m so sorry I’m late. It’s raining cats
and dogs outside and I had to wait ages for a taxi.
Maggie Gao: Okay James, take a seat quickly please.
Right, the subject ofthe meeting is.
Sally: Hi guys. Please excuse me ,I was held up in traffic.
Maggie Gao: Right, as I was saying the subject ofthe
m. . .
Bruno: Hi Maggie. I’m terribly sorry. The traffic is
murder out there.
Maggie Gao: Sit down Bruno! Okay now, as you are
aware, the topic for this meeting is ‘The importance of
being punctual’. Who would like to start?