4 Complete the mini-dialogues with the phrases below.

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1 A: I think I saw Theo cheating in the exam yesterday. Do you think I should say something to Mr Clark?

B: I’m not sure. I think you need to think about the _____________ .

2 A: Do you think it’s a _____________ that Rosie was off sick on the same day as the music festival?

B: Hmmm. I can see why you’re asking.

3 A: I’m sure I saw one of the boys in Year 10 shoplifting. Do you think I should tell the police?

B: I wouldn’t _____________ anything. Maybe you should talk to the shopkeeper first.

4 A: If you thought someone had copied their essay from the internet, would you tell a teacher?

B: I can see that it’s _____________ to say something, but how would you know?

5 A: Hi Jane, you look worried. What’s the matter? Are you OK?

B: Not really. I’ve got a _____________ to make.


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1 A: Do you think it’s a _____________ that Becky won the competition and her sister is really good at writing?

B: I think you should be careful what you say about that.

2 A: Kim is involved with a gang. Do you think I should tell her parents?

B: I can see that it’s _____________, but I don’t think it’s a good idea.

3 A: I feel terrible. I’ve accidentally broken my friend’s headphones. What should I do?

B: Oh no! Well, I think you’ve got a few _____________ – you could either try to fix them or buy her some new ones.

4 A: If you thought your sister was cheating on her boyfriend, would you look at her phone messages?

B: Hmmm. You’d have to think carefully about the _____________, I think.

5 A: I’m sure I just saw Ben hacking into a school computer. I’m going to tell the headteacher!

B: Wait! Don’t _____________ anything till you’ve got the full picture.