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3 7 Everyday problems

Things that go wrong in houses and flats

The lights are not working Oh no! The bathroom's flooded!
there must be a power-cut. Get a mop, quick!

The kitchen door-handle's The batteries have run out.
come off. I'll have to get some more.

The washing machine broke Oh dear! This chair's broken.
down the other day. I'll I wonder how that happened?
have to wash by hand.

This pipe's leaking. I'm sorry, your cup's chipped.

Everyday minor injuries

Sharon fell down and cut her I bumpedhanged my head She twisted her ankle
knee this morning. against the cupboard door coming down the stairs.
and got a bruise.

Other everyday problems
I've mislaid Bob's letter. Have you seen it anywhere? [put it somewhere and can't find it]
She spilt some coffee on the carpet. I hope it doesn't stain. [leave a permanent mark]
I overslept this morning and was half an hour late for work.
I've locked myself out. Can I use your phone to ring my wife?
The car won't start. I hope it's nothing serious.
The kitchen clock's slow/fast/stopped. What time d'you make it?

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