In this lesson you will learn how to refuse to do something.

Vera, will you return Mrs. Helena’s recorder?

Is that the recorder which wasn’t working?

Yup.

I think it’ll be better if you return it yourself.

But her house is on your way to university right?

Yes, but she might accuse me of breaking it.

You can tell her that it wasn’t working beforehand.

She won’t believe me. Last time, I borrowed a camera from her and I really broke it.

Hush... Alright! I’ll return the recorder then.

Becky is brilliant, but I’m not sure if she can take the strain of the hike.

Samuel, I think Max is a better hiking partner. I think you should take him along instead of Becky.

But Max is a boring guy. He just keeps on talking about his girlfriend.

At least he won’t be a burden to you during the hike.

No Samuel. I am taking this hike for fun. Max will bore the death out of me. I am not going to take him.

Hmm... So you find Becky entertaining.

Oh yes! I really like Becky. I won’t mind carrying her if I have to!

Rouf, what are you doing?

Nothing, just listening to my mp3.

Will you please walk Tiger for some time today?

Samuel, you know I don’t like pets

I have to prepare a presentation now. I’m asking you just for today.

I told you earlier that Tiger and I don’t get along!

But Tiger is an angel.

Well Samuel, your angel bit me last year so I won’t be taking him anywhere. And that’s final.

I think it’ll be better if you return it yourself.

But she might accuse me of breaking it.

Max will bore the death out of me. I am not going to take him.

You know I don’t like pets.

Your angel bit me last year so I won’t be taking him anywhere. And that’s final.