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3. Talking Face to Face Follow the Samples Act Out Data Bank Put in Use

4. Sample One Sample Two Follow the Samples

5. Certainly. Of course. O.K. something + adj. Sample 1 A: Mr. Smith, could you give me some advice on how to write a poster for the English party? B: Sure. First, you have to give a clear idea of the event, the place and time of it. A: It’s on 7:30 p.m., May 5. And we’ll have it in the Students Center. B: Good. And you also need to make it look attractive, something hot and cool. How to Write a Notice for Posting asking for advice expressing specific time

6. It’s (That’s ) a good idea. (That’s) Good. A: So I’ll put in it that you are the leading character of a play. B: Aha! OK, if you think that helps. A: Perhaps I’ll also stress the benefit it will bring to our English learning. B: Good idea. And you can draw a picture, or use different fonts and colors to highlight the effect. main character hero / heroine Sample 1

7. Expressing appreciation Sample 2 Talking About a Stamp Show A: Hey, look at the new poster for a stamp show. Well done! B: Mr. Smith, it’s you who taught me how to make a poster. A: Good for you! So this is your product. B: Yeah. Are you also interested in stamp collecting? A: Not only interested in it, I also have a few rare stamps from the UK. B: Really! We’d be so happy to have you at the show. It is … that (who)… We’d be very glad to see you at the show.

8. the noun “purpose” A: And here it says there is an exchange corner during the show? B: Yes. Do you want to have some Chinese stamps? A: Sure. I have always been interested in Chinese culture. And stamps can tell us a lot about a country and its culture. B: That’s also one of our purposes for organising the show. the verb “tell” Sample 2 referring to the poster

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10. A:Could/Can you make out what is on the poster? B:Yes. There will be a concert given by students of the Beijing College of Music. A:Wonderful. I’d like to go to the concert. What is included in the program? B: It includes singing and dancing, piano and other performances. A:Where can we get the tickets for it? B:Let me see. Well, actually we don’t need any ticket to it. Look at the poster. It says “Admission is free”. A:That’s too good to be true. Task:Discuss a program you'd like to arrange for a class concert. A:Could/Can you make out what is on the poster? B:Yes. There will be a concert given by students of the Beijing College of Music. A:Wonderful. I’d like to go to the concert. What is included in the program? B: It includes singing and dancing, piano and other performances. A:Where can we get the tickets for it? B:Let me see. Well, actually we don’t need any ticket to it. Look at the poster. It says “Admission is free”. A:That’s too good to be true. Task:Discuss a program you'd like to arrange for a class concert. Task 1 Act Out 1 Click here to listen

11. A: Listen! There’s an announcement coming over the company loudspeaker. B: It’s about the opening ceremony of the new in- service training center. A: When will it be held? B: This evening, at 7:30. A: And the place for it is the multi-purpose hall, isn’t it? B: I think so. It’s a bit too noisy here to hear it clearly. Task:Talk about an announcement of a lecture given by a guest professor. A: Listen! There’s an announcement coming over the company loudspeaker. B: It’s about the opening ceremony of the new in- service training center. A: When will it be held? B: This evening, at 7:30. A: And the place for it is the multi-purpose hall, isn’t it? B: I think so. It’s a bit too noisy here to hear it clearly. Task:Talk about an announcement of a lecture given by a guest professor. Task 2 Act Out 2 Click here to listen

12. A: Are you coming for the IT show? B: Yes. I learned about it from your notice posted outside the exhibition center. A: I’d be happy to show you around, if you like. B: That’s very kind of you. A:What are you particularly interested in? B: I'm keen on the history of IT in China. A: In that case, let’s go to the third exhibition hall. Task:Guide a friend of yours around an exhibition. A: Are you coming for the IT show? B: Yes. I learned about it from your notice posted outside the exhibition center. A: I’d be happy to show you around, if you like. B: That’s very kind of you. A:What are you particularly interested in? B: I'm keen on the history of IT in China. A: In that case, let’s go to the third exhibition hall. Task:Guide a friend of yours around an exhibition. Task 3 Act Out 3 Click here to listen

13. A: I’ve read an announcement in 21st Century about an English camp. B: Oh? Tell me about it. A: Well, the camp will be held in Australia, for eager English learners. B: Are there any special arrangements? A: There will be parties, tours with native guides, and visits to people’s homes. B: That sounds very interesting. I’d like to participate if it’s not too expensive. Task:Ask about the information of a package tour to a scenic spot. A: I’ve read an announcement in 21st Century about an English camp. B: Oh? Tell me about it. A: Well, the camp will be held in Australia, for eager English learners. B: Are there any special arrangements? A: There will be parties, tours with native guides, and visits to people’s homes. B: That sounds very interesting. I’d like to participate if it’s not too expensive. Task:Ask about the information of a package tour to a scenic spot. Task 4 Act Out 4 Click here to listen

14. A: Excuse me. Is this the place for the English corner? B: Yes. You are a newcomer, aren’t you? A: Yes. I read from the campus paper that there is a place to practise English. B: And to make friends, too. Let me introduce you to some of my friends. A: Thank you. I do feel a bit like a fish out of water here. B: Take it easy. You’ll feel at ease very soon. Task:Share your first experience of visiting an English corner at your college. A: Excuse me. Is this the place for the English corner? B: Yes. You are a newcomer, aren’t you? A: Yes. I read from the campus paper that there is a place to practise English. B: And to make friends, too. Let me introduce you to some of my friends. A: Thank you. I do feel a bit like a fish out of water here. B: Take it easy. You’ll feel at ease very soon. Task:Share your first experience of visiting an English corner at your college. Task 5 Act Out 5 Click here to listen

15. Exercise 1 Exercise 2 Exercise 3

16. Exercise 1 You:Leo, this notice contains something interesting for you. Leo:Oh? What is it 1 _______? You:It’s for a training class, learning 2 _______ cook Chinese dishes. Leo:Hey, 3 _______ exactly what my wife and I need. You:Let me tell you all the 4 _______. about how to that’s Imagine you are reading a notice posted on the notice board. And you try to pass the information to a foreign expert, Leo Yoffe, who is working with your company. Complete a conversation with him by filling out the blanks. details

17. Leo:Yes, please. 5 ______ will it be? You:It will be in the winter holiday for the Chinese 6 _________. Leo:We’d be free then. 7 ______ be given in the company canteen? You:You’re right. The chef from 8 ________ will be the chief instructor. Leo:I love Sichuan food; it’s so delicious! A bit too hot for my wife, though. You:Here it says the chef is also 9 ________ making desserts and snacks. Exercise 1 When New Year Will it Sichuan good at

18. Leo:I can hardly wait. 10 __________ should we pay for the training? You:Listen: “Price: A dish for the potluck dinner at 11 _______ of the training!” Leo:That sounds real fun. I’m 12 _____ we’ll enjoy the class. You:And you could 13 ____________ with the same interest there. Leo:I’ll tell all this to my wife. She’d be overjoyed to 14 _______. How much the end sure Exercise 1 meet people hear it

19. You:1 ( 马丁，给你一张中国民歌讲座的票。 ) Martin:How wonderful! I’d like to confirm the details, in case I miss anything. You:2 ( 周五下午三点半，地点在艺术中心的演讲厅。 ) Exercise 2 It‘s on the coming Friday, 3:30 pm, in the lecture hall of the Arts Center. Martin, here is a ticket for you for the lecture of Chinese folk songs. Imagine you are an interpreter at a lecture on Chinese Folk Song by Dr. Huang from a Chinese conservatory. Martin is a foreigner keen on Chinese folk songs. Play your role according to the Chinese version provided. Chinese folk songs the Arts Center

20. Martin: I see. Will the lecture be given in Chinese or in English? You: It’s for foreign friends. 3 ( 所以黄博士将用英 语作讲座。 ) Martin:I am grateful for such an arrangement. You: 4 ( 我相信你一定会非常喜欢这场讲座的。 ) Martin:And I’m sure I’ll become even keener on Chinese folk songs, too! I’m sure you’ll enjoy the lecture. So Dr. Huang will give his lecture in English. Exercise 2

21. Exercise 3 You:Hello, Mr. Smith, 1 ( 告诉他你收到了他的请贴 ) _____________________________________. Smith: My wife and kids would be very pleased to have you at our dinner party. You:I’d be honored. 2 ( 问他你能否帮上点忙 ) ________________________? Smith: I’d like to know if there is anything special we should know about entertaining Chinese friends.. I’ve got your invitation for the dinner party Is there anything I can do Imagine you are a new employee at a joint venture. Mr. Smith, the general manager there. will give a dinner party at home. You are invited. Fill in the blanks according to the clues given in the brackets.

22. You: 3 ( 告诉他中英两种文化在这方面没有很大差别 ) ___________________________________________ __________________________. Smith: Chinese people seem to be more hospitable. They often help the guests to more food. You:4 That’s true. ( 告诉他有些中国主人可能忙得顾不上自己吃 饭 ) ______________________________________ __________________. Smith: And will my guests come a little bit earlier or just on time? There isn’t much difference between Chinese and English culture in this aspect Some Chinese hosts may become too busy to serve themselves Exercise 3

23. You:5 ( 告诉他根据中国人的习惯大部分客人会稍提前一点到 ) ___________________________________________ _________________. Smith: I see. And my wife wants to know if she needs to have her hair done for this occasion. You:6 ( 告诉他在中国女主人一般都愿意打扮得漂亮一些 ) __________________________________________. But casual dress would be quite acceptable for family gathering. Most guests will arrive a little bit earlier, according to Chinese custom In China, hostesses generally want to look good Exercise 3

24. No admission fee is required for members of the club. 会员入场免费。 Children under 6 are not permitted admission. 6 岁以下儿童谢绝入内。 Casual dress is not accepted in the theatre. 衣着不整谢绝入场。 Data Bank

25. For booking, please stop at the Union Club. 要订票请到工会俱乐部。 There are still tickets available for the night shows. 夜场票依然有售。 A choral concert will be given at the Municipal Arts Center. 在市艺术中心将有合唱音乐会。 Data Bank

26. This Weeks Film: Future World 本周影讯：未来世界 In case of rain, the runway show will take place in the gym. 如下雨，模特表演改在体育馆进行。 Buses are available and leave at 6:00 p.m. from the Peace Hotel. 下午 6 点从和平饭店有大巴前往。 Data Bank