2. You were absent last time! Where were you? I had an appointment at the dentist’s

3. What ‘s wrong with you? I’ve got a headache. Can I go and see the nurse, please?

4. I ‘m hot. Can I open the window, please? What ‘s the matter with you?

5. What ‘s wrong with you? I’m cold. Can I close the window, please?

6. I feel sick. Can I go to the toilet, please? What ‘s wrong with you?

7. I’ve got a stomach ache. Can I go and see the nurse, please? What ‘s the matter with you?

8. What’s your excuse today? I overslept and missed the bus! I’m sorry for being late!

9. You were absent last time! Where were you? I had the ‘flu

10. You were absent last time! Where were you? I broke my leg at football practice! break, broke, broken = casser

11. What’s your excuse today? I forgot the classroom number! Forget, forgot, forgotten = oublier I’m sorry for being late!

12. You were away! Where were you? I couldn’t come to school. My parents’car broke down! break down, broke down, broken down = tomber en panne

13. You were absent last time! Where were you? I twisted my wrist at basketball practice! Twist (regular verb)= tordre

15. You were absent last time! Where were you? I had an appointment at the dentist’s Have you got your absence note? Yes, I have. Here you are,Sir! Teacher:Student:

16. You were absent last time! Where were you? I couldn’t come to school. My parents’ car broke down! Have you got your absence note? No, I haven’t. I’m sorry. Off you go! Teacher:Student:

17. What ‘s wrong with you? I’ve got a headache. Can I go and see the nurse, please? All right! Can you take your classmate to see the nurse, please? Student:Teacher:

18. What’s your excuse today? I overslept and missed the bus! I’m sorry for being late! Have you got your late slip? Yes, I have. Here you are. Student:Teacher: