At University

Asking for an Extension

Requesting more time.

论文延期 · 8 turns · you say 4 lines

  1. Them

    The essay is due on Friday.

  2. You

    I would like to request an extension.

  3. Them

    What is the reason?

  4. You

    I have been ill for two weeks.

  5. Them

    Do you have a medical note?

  6. You

    Yes, from the university doctor.

  7. Them

    Then a week should be granted.

  8. You

    Thank you. That takes the pressure off.

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Words in this dialogue

  • essaya piece of writing on one subject
  • fridaythe day after Thursday
  • requestto ask for formally
  • extensionextra time; extra cover
  • reasonwhy something happens
  • weeksperiods of seven days
  • medicalto do with treating illness
  • noteto write down; a short written message; a doctor's letter (medical note); a voucher (credit note)
  • universitywhere you study after school
  • doctorsomeone trained to treat illness
  • weekseven days
  • grantedto agree to give
  • takesto carry; to need time
  • pressurea force pushing on something