The people below are all complaining indirectly. What do they really mean in each case?
- (walking into a room) ‘It doesn’t smell very nice in here!’
- (on a school report) ‘Jorge tends to complete his work rather too quickly.’
- (in a reference letter) ‘Punctuality is not Simone’s highest priority.’
- (at a work appraisal) ‘You’d be well advised to reassess your long-term plans.’
- (commenting on a room) ‘It would benefit from a lick of paint.’
- (coming into a room) ‘The TV seems to be a bit loud.’
Possible Answer
- We must open the window / clean the room / spray some air-freshener.
- Jorge’s work is very careless.
- Simone is often late for work.
- You’re not suited to this job.
- This room really needs decorating.
- The TV must be turned down.
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