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com. Hello and

welcome to the English we speak with me Neil and uh oh where's fefei-

sorry I'm late hello goodness it's not like you to be late you're always so punctual and

smartly dressed but today you look a mess if you don't mind me saying. I do mind you saying

Neil it's been a very stressful morning. I didn't have time to shower, iron my clothes, or even have breakfast.

Mm. Did you get up late by any chance? Yes, you're right. I forgot to set my alarm last night so I

over slept. Has this got anything to do with you going out last night? I suppose

you're going to tell me you had such a great time you stayed out later than expected

yes how did you guess I had one of the best nights out for a long time but I'm regretting

it now well that'll teach you for staying out late, enjoying yourself?

Thou teach me?

I'm not going to school.

Nobody is going to teach me not to stay out late.

It's just a saying, Faye, you might say it to someone

to suggest that they should learn the bad effects of doing something and not repeat it

in the future. In other words, your stress this morning is a suitable punishment for staying out late last night.

You won't do it again.

You sound like my parents.

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