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L i s t e n i n g 6 Listen o five elephone conversations and omplete this table.
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Conversation Weather Problem(s)
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2 (3) (4)
3 (5) (6)
4 (7) (8)
5 (9) (10)

L a n g u a g e

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We can use because of to explain why we can't do something How's it going?
or why something isn't possible. Well, we can't work on the roof at the moment.
Why not?
Because of the rain. It's too dangerous.
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7 Look at udio script 33 n page 76. Underline because of in he conversations.
8 Match questions 1-5 to reasons a-e.
1 W h y can't y o u w o r k on he roof?
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2 Why do y o u need more sheeting?
3 Why can't y o u w o r k outside?
4 Why can't y o u use the crane?
5 Why do y o u need sunglasses?
a) Because of the sand. We need to cover the machines.
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b) Because it's oo old. We need better lothing.
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c) Because of the sun. It's ery bright.
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d) Because of the ain. It's oo dangerous for the roofers.
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e) Because it's oo windy. It's difficult to handle he loads.
S p e a k i n g 9 Imagine y o u work on onstruction sites all over the w o r l d . Give examples of
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problems different types of weather can cause. Discuss these with a partner.
A: One big problem on building sites is rain.
B: Why?
A: You can't work on the roof in the rain. It's too dangerous. And the ground is
too soft for big trucks.
B: And the paint can't dry.
A: Yes, good point.
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