January, 8
I need more time (42)
Key vocabulary
1. press kit=group of photos, documents, articles, and information about a company given to reporters, newspapers, magazines, etc.(资料宣传袋)
2. I’ve been meaning=intend, plan to do something
3. Extension=make a deadline longer, extra time to do something
4. Finalize=finish, decide on all the details
5. Delay=late
6. Run into=meet or encounter
7. Beyond someone’s control=not able to control something
8. Put(something) off=plan to do something later
Can we put off the meeting to next week? I am very busy now.
A: So, Cassy, how are things going with the photos for the press kit?
B: Yeah, I’ve been meaning to talk to you about that. I might need to ask for an extension on that deadline.
A: You’ve had over a month to get this finalized! Why are things delayed?
B: Well, the thing is, we ran into a lot of problems…
A:I am not looking for excuses here. I just want to get this finished on time!
B: I know, and I apologize for the delay. But some things were just beyond my control. I had trouble booking the photographer, and then Michael was sick for three weeks, so I couldn’t include him in the photos and the design team lost all the files, so I had to re-do the pictures.
A: I am not going to put this off any longer, Casey! I want these photos ASAP!