Task 4.

Work in pairs. Give the news and respond to it.

Note!
The noun “news” is uncountable and is followed by a singular verb. E.g. The news was just exciting.
Use the noun “news” with the singular form of words such as this and that. Don’t say “these / those news.” E.g.
I was shocked when I heard that news.

Giving news Responding to good news Responding to bad news

1. I'm really pleased to tell you... 1. Wow, that sounds exciting! 1. I’m sorry to hear that …
2. I've got some brilliant / 2. How wonderful! 2. Oh, dear!
wonderful news for you... 3. What fantastic / great news! 3. Too bad!
3. You know what! I've got a bit of 4. I’m glad to hear that! 4. That’s awful / a pity /
great news for you... 5. Great news! unfortunate.
4. Good news for you... 6. I can’t believe it! 5. Sounds terrible.
5. I'm afraid I've got some bad
news for you ...
6. I really don’t know how to say it,
but …
7. I’m sorry to have to say this, but
…
8. I really feel bad to have to say this,
but …
1. Your teacher canceled the 2. The thunderstorm 3. You got A for your ecology
school trip because of the destroyed your treehouse. project.
foggy weather.

4. Your younger sister lost 5. You got 100 new followers 6. Someone blocked your
your bag. on Youtube. TikTok.

7. You left your laptop outside 8. You didn’t win the prize. 9. Your Geography teacher
when it was rainy. got sick.

10. Your father bought you a 11. Your younger sister did all 12. Your friend called and
new bike. your chores. invited you to the party.