外语系 纺织商务英语 Textile Business English

Module Four Banquet Activities

Task 1 Making Invitation

1.To master the basic telephoning structures. 2.To learn the expressions of making invitation 3.To know some basic skills of declining invitation Learning Objectives

Lead-in—Group discussion 1. How many ways can we make invitation? 2. How can we make a proper invitation? 3. What makes a polite declining?

Useful expressions and patterns  1. Are you doing anything … ? We could …  2. Are you free … ? Why don’t … ?  4. Are you busy … ? How about … ?  5. Would you like to … ? What about … ?  6. How would you like to … ? Let’s …  7. I was wondering if you’d like to … Shall we … ?  8. Do you fancy … ?  9. Do you feel like … ?

Accepting Declining  10. Thanks very much Oh, dear, I’m afraid …  11. That would be nice. I’m sorry, but …  12. I’d love to. Tonight’s difficult. What about tomorrow night?  13. How nice of you to ask. I’m busy tomorrow. Perhaps the day after tomorrow.  14. That sounds great. Maybe some other time. Useful expressions and patterns

Listening Dialogue 1 Notes to the dialogue  1. Holiday Inn ：假日酒店。国际假日酒店集团已有 50 年 的历史，在世界 60 多个国家和地区经营着 2300 多家酒店， 是目前世界上最大酒店连锁店之一。 1984 年起至今，国 际假日酒店集团已在中国十几个城市经营管理了 30 多家 酒店，具有国际一流的服务和稳定的国际客源。  2. Does Wednesday suit you? : Is Wednesday convenient? 星期三如何？  3. look forward to: 期望做某事。 e.g. I look forward to hearing from you.

Listening Listen to dialogue 1 and complete the following answers: 1.The main purpose of this phone is to ___________________________. 2.They will meet each other at___________ on Wednesday At the Holiday Inn.

Dialogue 2 Notes to the dialogue  1. I’m afraid I can’t make Wednesday. 恐怕 周三不行。  2. Another time. 下一次。 Listening

Dialogue 3 Notes to the dialogue  1. When exactly? 确切什么时候？  2. Shall we say 12:30? 12 ： 30 怎么样？ or How about 12:30? Listening

Listen to dialogue 3 and decide the following statements whether True (T) or False (F). 1. ( ) Perez invites Bonillo to go out for lunch because they have not seen each other for a long time. 2. ( ) Bonillo can’t make Tuesday because he goes on a business trip. 3. ( ) They will have an appointment on next Thursday at 12:30 at the Atlas.

Reading and Analyzing Invitation

Reading and Analyzing Brainstorming Question What makes a significant invitation for a formal occasion?

Invitation Invitation 1 Invitation 2 Invitation 3 LET ’ S PARTY! Bill and Mary are holding a party on their wedding Anniversary. This Saturday, 7.30 pm! Everyone is welcome! Flat 12, 240 Holborn Crescent, London. Tel: David Cranford & Anna Franks request the pleasure of your company at the opening of their new shop on Thursday Evening from 6 pm. Lion Street RSVP Mr. & Mrs. George Invite To the Wedding of their daughter Helen to Peter Green Esq. At St. Pauls Church, Mifford Sat.8th. May, at 11 am

Discussions 1. Do you think these are for formal occasions or not? 2. How do you know?

Reading and Analyzing Below are two more invitations. Read them and try to answer the following questions: 1) What differences are there between the invitations? 2) How would you prepare for each of the events? 3) What would you wear? 4) Would you take anything with you?

Invitation David Hamilton & Mary Wong Request the pleasure of the Company of at the launching of Fileco ’ s new brochure on Thursday 12th December from 6 pm 26, Portman Street, London. Tel R.S.V.P Party! Hi there! Mark is holding his 26th Birthday Party Friday 20th December pm till LATE! You ’ re Welcome! Bring a friend! Flat 4B, 117, Bromley Road, London Tel:

Reading and Analyzing Graciela Perez received this letter from a business associate in the United States. What had she arranged with him?

Letter of Invitation Winex USA 149 West 47th Street*New York *NY 24100*USA August 12,200- Winex Informatica 1407 Cap Fed Buenos Aires Argentina

Letter of Invitation Dear Ms. Perez Thank you for your letter of July 18. It would be a pleasure to meet you on October 10 at the fair in Miami. On the evening of October 11 our company is having a reception at the Omni Hotel (1601 Biscayne Avenue) and I would be very pleased if you could attend. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours sincerely F.Estrada Sales Manager

In-class Activity Writing Practice Unfortunately, Graciela Perez has another arrangement for 11 October. Write a letter from her to Mr. Estrada, explaining why she can’t come.

Assignment Role plays: Student A: Makes the invitation Student B: Accepts/declines the invitation 1). You have just finished a meeting with a potential client. You want to invite him/her out for a meal tonight. This is the first time you have met. 2). You are attending an international conference which lasts for a week. There are badminton facilities nearby and have arranged to play. Invite a fellow delegate from the conference. You have got to know the person quite well during the week.

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