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Contents

P art Eng lish fo r Communica tion ( 1)

Unit 1 Ever yda y English ( 3) 1. Greetings ( 3) 2. Introductions ( 5) 3. Request and Help ( 7) 4. Thanks and Gratitude ( 8) 5. Apologies and Regrets ( 10) 6. Sympathy ( 12) 7. Congratulations and Good Wishes ( 13) 8. Compliments ( 14) 9. Complaints ( 16) 10. Suggestions ( 17) 11. Farewell ( 19)Unit 2 Living Ser vice ( 22) 1. Housekeeping ( 22) 2. Res taurant Service ( 24) 3. Barber Service ( 26) 4. Laundry Service ( 27) 5. Mail Service ( 29) 6. Medical Service ( 36) 7. Bank Service ( 32)Unit 3 Cha tting ( 35) 1. Talking about the Weather ( 35) 2. Campus Life ( 37)

3. Talking about Current Affairs ( 39) 4. Life Attitude ( 41) 5. Talking about the Family ( 43) 6. Talking about Vacations ( 45) 7. Talking about Pets ( 47) 8. Talking about Hobbies ( 49)Unit 4 Social Inter course and Recr ea tion ( 52) 1. Appointment and Vis it ( 52) 2. Invitation to Dinner ( 53) 3. Social Dancing ( 54) 4. Going to the Cinema ( 56) 5. Going to a Concert ( 58) 6. Watching TV ( 60) 7. Bodybuilding and Sports ( 61)

P art Eng lish fo r J ob -applica tion ( 65)

Unit 1 Job -application and Interview ( 67) 1. Phone Application ( 67) 2. Knocking on the Door ( 68) 3. In the Job Center ( 69) 4. In the Recruiting Meeting ( 70) 5. A Success ful Interview ( 71) 6. An Unsuccess ful Interview ( 73) 7. Interview for Advancement ( 74) 8. The End of the Interview ( 75)Unit 2 Per sonal Infor mation ( 78) 1. About Name and Age ( 78) 2. About Address and Birthplace ( 79) 3. About the Family ( 80) 4. About Reasons for Leaving ( 82) 5. About Reasons for Application ( 83) 6. About Personality ( 85)

7. About Hobbies ( 87)Unit 3 Education Backgr ound and Ability ( 90) 1. About Education Background ( I) ( I) ( 90) 2. About Education Background ( II) ( II) ( 92) 3. About Your Ability ( 93) 4. About Language Ability ( 96) 5. About Your Skills ( 97) 6. About Work Experience ( 99) 7. About Achievements ( 100)Unit 4 About Specific Positions ( 103) 1. About the Pos ition of a Secretary ( 103) 2. About the Pos ition of Computer Programmer ( 105) 3. About the Pos ition of a Senior Production Planner

( 107) 4. About the Pos ition of an Accountant ( 108) 5. About the Pos ition of a Salesperson ( 111) 6. About the Pos ition of a Front Office Manager ( 113) 7. About the Pos ition of a Receptionist ( 115) 8. About the Pos ition of a Touris t Guide ( 117)Unit 5 The Applicant?s Concerns ( 121) 1. About the Remuneration ( 121) 2. About Vacations and Benefits ( 122) 3. About Work Hours and Opportunities for Advancement

( 124) 4. About the Methods of Contact ( 125) 5. About the Final Decis ion ( 126)

P art Eng lish fo r S ecre ta rie s ( 129)

Unit 1 Business Reception ( 131) 1. Meeting at the airport ( 131) 2. Room Reservation ( 133) 3. Dinners and Banquets ( 135)

4. Scheduling of Activities ( 139) 5. Visiting Factories ( 143) 6. Arranging Visits and Sightseeing ( 146) 7. Accompanying Gues ts for Shopping ( 148)Unit 2 Da ily O ffice W or k ( 153) 1. Making and Receiving Telephone Calls ( 153) 2. Receiving Vis itors ( 155) 3. Making an Appointment ( 157) 4. Planning and Organizing Meetings ( 159) 5. Taking Minutes ( 161) 6. Memorandum ( 165) 7. Sending and Receiving Fax and E-Mail ( 166) 8. Handling Business Letters and Documents ( 168) 9. Filing Sys tems ( 172)Unit 3 Ma nagement of Business ( 176) 1. Arranging a Business Trip ( 176) 2. Booking Airline Tickets ( 178) 3. Planning a Vacation ( 179) 4. Organizing a Ros ter ( 182) 5. An Emergency in the Office ( 183) 6. Dealing with Emergency Cases ( 186) 7. Going About Financial Matters ( 188) 8. Control of Petty Cash ( 192) 9. Buying Office Equipment ( 193) 10. Organizing a News Conference for New Products ( 196)

P art Corpora te E nglis h ( 200)

Unit 1 About a Company ( 203) 1. Introducing a Company ( 203) 2. Company?s Organization ( 205) 3. Company Personnel Policies ( 208) 4. Company Strategy ( 210)

5. Financial Affairs ( 213) 6. Company Bonus ( 216) 7. Company Competition ( 218) 8. Company Results and Trends ( 221) 9. Insurance ( 222)Unit 2 Company Pr oduction, Sales and Ser vice

( 227) 1. Presenting Products ( 227) 2. Advertising ( 229) 3. Market Research ( 231) 4. Marketing ( 234) 5. A Trade Fair ( 236) 6. Negotiations ( 239) 7. Bargaining ( 242) 8. Signing a Contract ( 244) 9. After-sale Service ( 249)

P art Commerce and Bus ines s Englis h ( 253)

Unit 1 Commer cial English ( 255) 1. Guiding the Customer for Shopping ( 255) 2. Showing ( 257) 3. Quality ( 258) 4. Size and Colour ( 259) 5. Style and Price ( 261) 6. Paying the Bill ( 262) 7. Changing Money ( 264) 8. Exchanging or Refunding ( 266)Unit 2 Da ily Business English ( 268) 1. Calling on a Cus tomer ( 268) 2. Establishing Bus iness Relations ( 270) 3. Changing Plans ( 273) 4. Tender ( 275)

5. At Cus toms ( 277) 6. Patent and Trademark ( 279) 7. Foreign Trade Policy ( 282) 8. Absorption of Foreign Capital ( 285) 9. Joint Venture ( 289)Unit 3 Pra ctica l Business En glish ( 294) 1. Inquiry and Offer ( 294) 2. Counter-offer and Counter-counter-offer ( 297) 3. Acceptance and Order ( 299) 4. Payment and Delivery ( 301) 5. Packing and Shipment ( 304) 6. Commodity Inspection and Insurance ( 306) 7. Agency and Contract ( 308) 8. Commiss ion and Discount ( 312) 9. Claims and Settlement ( 315) 10. Compensation Trade ( 316) ( 334)

Part English fo r Com m un ic atio n

Un it 1 Ev e r y d a y En glish

In our everyday lives, we associate with all kinds of people a round us. We showour feelings and relationships by expressing our idea s a nd feelings to each otherthrough greetings and introductions, tha nks a nd congratula tions, requests and help,a pologies and regrets, sympathies and compla ints, and so on. In these cases, weshould notice not only our attitude but also our speech. As we know, bea utiful wordsshow beautiful spirits, a nd beautiful words lea d to bea utiful communities.

1. Greetings

A

A: Hi, Jack. Long time no see1 . Where have you been hiding? 2

B: I have been to Shanghai on business3 .A: How is life treating you?4

B: Not bad, and you?A: Just so-so. The usual. Anything new with you?B: Yes, I?ve just got married.A: Oh, congratulations! Who is the lucky girl?B: You know her, I think. She was one of our classmates in college. Her

name is Lily.A: Lucky dog! 5 I envy you! Do you have any children?B: Not yet. Welcome to our new home.A: Thanks. I?d be very glad to come some time. Give my regards to6 your

family.B: Thank you, I will.

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A: Why, Kate! What a nice surprise! 7 What brings you here?8

3Unit 1 Everyday English

B: Hi, Jim, I?ve come here specially to see you. 9

A: Oh, that?s very kind of you. I?m much obliged. 10 Come in, please. Takea seat and make yourself at home1 1 . Would you like some tea or mineral water12 ?

B: Mineral water, icy13 , please. Well, how are things with you these days?A: Not too good. Things are going from bad to worse. 1 4

B: I?m sorry to hear that. I hope things will improve15 soon.A: Yes, let?s hope for the best. 16 Well, it?s time for supper. Please stay.B: OK, thanks. B: I must be going now. Thank you for the delicious dinner.A: Do you have to go? It?s still early.B: Sorry, Jim, I have an appointment at 8 this evening, and it?s very

important to me, you know.A: In that case, I won?t keep you. 17 Come again. You are welcome any time.B: Thank you. And don?t be too worried about your business. Things will be

better soon. If you need my help, don?t hesitate to let me know. Remember, afriend in need is a friend indeed. 1 8

A: Thanks a million. 19 Good-bye and all the best. 20

B: Bye. Take care.

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1 . Long time no see. Haven?t seen you for a longtime.

2 . Where have you been hiding? ?3 . on business 4 . How is life treating you? ?5 . Lucky dog! dog , 6 . Give regards to. . . 7 . What a nice surprise! !8 . What brings you here? ?9 . I?ve come here specially to see you. 10. I?m much obliged. 11. . . . make yourself at home. ( )

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12. mineral water 13. icy 14. Things are going from bad to worse. 15. improve , 16. Let?s hope for the best. .17. In that case, I won?t keep you. , 18. A friend in need is a friend indeed. 19. Thanks a million. 20. . . . all the best.

2. Introductions

A

A: Excuse me. Allow me to introduce myself. 1 My name is Jack, thechairman of the Student Union.

B: Oh, I?ve heard so much about you. 2 And I?m very glad to have theopportunity to meet you. My name is Mike. I?m a junior .

A: I know you very well by reputation. 3 My teachers and friends have oftentalked about you. 4 Your proficiency in programming is among the first class in ouruniversity. 5

B: Thank you for your compliments6 . Are you interested in programming too?A: Definitely! But I found it not so easy to design a good program. I just

can?t help wondering how you can do it so well.B: It?s really not that hard. If you want I will introduce my friends Polly to

you. She is better than I am in programming. Perhaps she can help you with it.A: Terrific! 7 It?s so nice of you.B: My pleasure. Well, speak of the devil, here he is. 8 Hi, Polly, come to

meet Jack, the chairman of the Student Union.

B

A: Hello, Mr. Zhang, let me introduce myself, I?m Liu Xinshao fromChangsha.

B: How do you do, Mr. Liu?


A: How do you do? I?m very pleased to make your acquaintance9 . I?ve beenlooking forward to meeting you in person so that I can get direct help from you withmy English. I know you are one of the best English specialists10 in China.

B: Thank you for saying so. It?s really important to exchange ideas betweenus and share our experience.

A: Exactly! If you don?t mind, I have a question at this moment to ask you.B: Go ahead. 11 I?ll be very happy to offer my help if I can.A: Thank you. My question is. . .B: That really calls for deep thought. 1 2 I?ll give you my answer by E-mail

tomorrow. By the way, what?s your E-mail address?A: It?s Liuxinshao@163. com. I?ll be ready to get your instruction any time.B: You are too modest. Let?s study together. It?s really nice to talk with you.A: Me too. But I?m sorry I have taken up so much of your time and given you

so much trouble.B: Not at all. I?m always glad to help you as long as I can.A: Many thanks. Good-bye.B: Bye.

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1 . Allow me to introduce myself. 2 . I?ve heard so much about you. 3 . I know you very well by reputation. 4 . My teachers and friends have often talked about you.

5 . Your proficiency in programming is among the first class in our university.

6 . compliments , 7 . Terrific! 8 . Speak of the devil, here he is. , 9 . make your acquaintance 10. specialist 11. Go ahead. 12. That really calls for deep thought.

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13. I?m sorry I have taken up so much of your time and given you so muchtrouble. , ,

3. Request and Help

A

A: Excuse me, Tom. Would you do me a favor1 ?B: Yes, of course. What?s the problem?A: My computer doesn?t work, and I don?t know how to restart it.B: Don?t worry. I?ll check2 it.A: Thank you.B: Is the power off? 3

A: No. The power is on, and the circuit 4 is normal, too.B: Let me see. . . yes. Perhaps there is something wrong with the display

card5 . We need to open the machine box, I think.A: But can you help me do so? I?m not familiar with these things.B: By all means6 . Will you watch me do it?A: Sure, I will. I must learn to do it myself.B: OK, that?s it. The display card is loose7 , no wonder8 there are no pictures

on the screen.A: Oh, I see. Thank you for your help, Tom.B: I?m glad to be of some service. 9

B

A: Hi, Mike. Are you busy now?B: Not really. Why?A: I?m trying to move this heavy box. Will you give me a hand1 0 ?B: Sure. Where are you going to carry the box?A: My teacher asked me to carry it into the office in our department.B: OK. Now let?s pick it up11 . Oh, it?s really heavy. What?s in it?A: Just paper. It?s running short1 2 in the office.B: Ouch!A: Are you OK, Mike?


B: I just hurt my toes.A: Is it serious?B: Nothing serious. I can manage it1 3 , I think.A: Sorry to have given you so much trouble.B: No trouble at all. 1 4

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1 . do me a favor 2 . check 3 . Is the power off? ?4 . circuit 5 . display card 6 . By all means. 7 . loose 8 . no wonder 9 . I?m glad to be of some service. 10. give me a hand 11. pick it up , 12. run short , 13. I can manage it. 14. No trouble at all.

4. Thanks and Gratitude

A

A: Hi, Susan. How are you feeling today?B: I?m much better, thank you.A: Look! I brought some flowers for you.B: Oh, thanks! What lovely carnations1 ! How fragrant 2 they are!A: I?m glad you like them. Just hope you?ll be feeling better soon. 3

B: I am. The doctor says I can go home the day after tomorrow.A: That?s good. How long have you been in the hospital?B: I have only been in this place for a week, but it seems as if I have been

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here for a year.A: Cheer up. In two days, you?ll be among us again.B: I hope so. At that time I?ll go to climb mountains with you all and pick

many flowers for you.A: You bet. 4 Now I shall be off. 5 I will see you again tomorrow and hope to

find you better.B: Thank you for coming all the way to see me. 6

A: Don?t mention it. Take good care of yourself. Good-bye.B: Bye-bye.

B

A: I really don?t know how I can thank you enough. 7 If not for your help, myson would be badly hurt in the traffic accident.

B: It?s nothing. Everyone in my position would have done the same, I?msure.

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A: I?m very much indebted to you for your selfless help. 9 As a teacher, I amduty-bound10 to educate the young people to follow your example.

B: Delighted to have been of assistance. 1 1 My parents often educated me tobe of some service to people in trouble or difficulty.

A: No wonder you performed such a heroic deed. 12 I?d also like to express mygratitude to your parents for the good education they gave to you.

B: Don?t mention it, please. It?s really what I should have done. 13

A: I really can?t thank you enough for your selfless assistance. Once again,I?d like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. 14

B: It?s my pleasure.

Not es :

1 . carnation 2 . fragrant 3 . Just hope you?ll be feeling better soon. 4 . You bet. , 5 . Now I shall be off. 6 . Thank you for coming all the way to see me.


7 . I really don?t know how I can thank you enough.

8 . Everyone in my position would have done the same, I?m sure.

9 . I?m very much indebted to you for your selfless help.

10. duty-bound 11. Delighted to have been of assistance. 12. No wonder you performed such a heroic deed.

13. It?s really what I should have done. 14. I?d like to thank you from the bottom of my heart.

5. Apologies and Regrets

A

A: I?m terribly sorry for spilling my drink on your coat! May I offer you mysincere apologies for it? 1

B: Oh, don?t worry about it. I know it was really quite unintentional2 .A: But I have ruined3 your coat and I insist on making up4 for that.B: Oh, that?s all right. There?s no harm done. I was thinking of sending it to

the laundry5 anyway.A: I insist on paying you for the laundry then.B: That?s really not necessary. Just forget it.A: I must apologize for my blunder6 .B: Don?t let it bother you any more7 .A: It?s very kind of you. I?m Bob. Here is my card. Hope to meet you next

time. Good-bye.B: Bye.

B

A: Much to my regret8 , I am unable to take part in Kate?s birthday party thisweekend.

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B: Oh! Why?A: My mother is ill, and I have to take care of her at home.B: It?s really disappointing, but it?s not your fault. What?s the matter with

your mother?

A: She had a high temperature and coughed all night. 9 The doctor said shehad pneumonia10 .

B: I?m sorry to hear that. I hope she feels better soon.A: Thank you. And give my best wishes to Kate.B: Ok, I will. But Kate will be sorry11 that you can?t go to see her.A: Yes, that?s really regrettable12 , but. . .B: Don?t worry about it. She will understand, I am sure.A: I hope so. This is my gift to Kate. Would you give it to her for me,

please?B: No problem. And I?ll explain your situation to her.A: Many thanks.

Not es :1 . I?m terribly sorry for spilling my drink on your coat! May I offer you my

sincerest apologies for it? ,

2 . unintentional 3 . ruin , 4 . make up 5 . laundry 6 . blunder( ) 7 . Don?t let it bother you any more. 8 . Much to my regret. . . 9 . She had a high temperature and coughed all night. ,

10. pneumonia 11. be sorry 12. regrettable


6. Sympathy

A

A: Yon don?t look well today. What?s the matter?B: I?m a bit under the weather. 1 I was caught in the rain yesterday and I?m

afraid I?m coming down with a cold. 2

A: I?m sorry to hear that. Hope it?s not anything serious.B: No, it isn?t. Just that my nose is a bit stuffed and I have a slight

headache. 3

A: You?d better see a doctor then.B: I will. I have already taken some medicine.A: I hope you get well soon.B: Thank you.

B

A: Helen, how was the audition?4

B: It went badly. 5

A: Are you serious? 6 How could that be?7

B: I went there on time, but I took with me the wrong music tape. So I hadto dance to a different music piece. 8

A: Oh, no! You should have checked before you left. Did you get theposition then?

B: No. I was told I needed to work more on my rhythm. 9

A: You must be feeling awful. I?m sorry about your bad luck. Hope you havebetter luck next year.

B: I?d better, because that will be my last chance.

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1 . I?m a bit under the weather. be under the weather 2 . I was caught in the rain yesterday and I?m afraid I?m coming down with a

cold. , be caught in ( ) ; to

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come down with 3 . My nose is a bit stuffed and I have a slight headache. ,

4 . How was the audition? ( ) ?5 . It went badly. ; 6 . Are you serious? ?7 . How could that be? ?8 . I had to dance to a different music piece. 9 . I needed to work more on my rhythm.

7. Congratulations and Good Wishes

A

A: Hello, John. How have you been these days?B: I?ve just passed my graduation exams and got a BA in English. 1A: Congratulations!B: Thank you!A: Do you have any idea what you want to do after graduation?B: I?m trying to find a job with one of the airlines2 .A: Good luck on your job-hunting!B: Thank you! How about you these days?A: I?ve quit my job with the firm and started my own business. 3B: Good for you! 4 I always thought you should do something you really enjoy

doing, like being your own boss. 5 What business are you doing?A: I?m dealing in textiles. 6

B: That?s your territory. 7 All the best in your new business!A: Thank you.

B

A: Hi! How are you doing?B: I?m doing fine. I?ve just found a new job.A: What?s your new job?B: I work as a sales rep8 in a trading company.


A: Good for you! All the best in your new job.B: Well, I?ve been very busy on the job and I have to do a lot of traveling

around the country.A: I?d like to wish you every success. 9

B: Thank you. As a matter of fact, I?m going to Beijing tomorrow. Is thereanything I can do for you there?

A: No, but thank you just the same. Have a pleasant trip.B: Thanks.

Not es :1 . I?ve just passed my graduation exams and got a BA in English.

, 2 . airline 3 . I?ve quit my job with the firm and started my own business. ,

4 . Good for you! ( ) !5 . I always thought you should do something you really enjoy doing, like

being your own boss. ,

6 . I?m dealing in textiles. 7 . That?s your territory. territory 8 . sales rep ; rep representative , 9 . I?d like to wish you every success.

8. Compliments

A

A: Hi, Tom. You look so handsome today.B: Thank you.A: You?ve changed so much. The nice1 clothes, fine shoes. You?ve also

changed your hairstyle2 . You look like a different person. 3

B: To tell the truth, I?m going to get married.A: Congratulations! It?s really marvelous4 news. Who is the girl?

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B: The girl in the public relations department of our company. Her name isKate.

A: Oh, I know her. She?s the most beautiful and lovely girl in our company!B: It?s very nice of you to say so.A: When is the wedding?B: Next Saturday, the National Day.A: A very good day! All of the country will congratulate you on your

marriage. Am I among the people invited?5

B: Sure. I was about to tell you.A: I?ll surely come. And I?m really so happy for you.B: Thank you very much.

B

A: What a delicious dinner!B: I?m very glad you liked it. This is the first time for me to invite you to

dinner since I moved to the new home, and I?m not sure if my cooking suits yourtaste or not.

A: Really very good. I like the fish you cooked. Its taste is very nice, and sois the dumpling6 . I like this food but I could never make it so well, especially thefilling7 .

B: Next time I?ll show you how to make the filling with beef. It?ll taste evenbetter than this.

A: Come to my house next time and don?t hesitate to teach me.B: Sure. I like the soup and dessert you make. Terrific!A: I?m glad you think so. We?ll have that in my house if you really like them.B: OK.

Not es :1 . nice , 2 . hairstyle 3 . You look like a different person. 4 . marvelous , 5 . Am I among the people invited? ?


6 . dumpling , 7 . filling( )

9. Complaints

A

A: Jim, could you turn down the music a bit? It?s so noisy!B: OK. But you are always complaining! I just don?t see why.A: How can you be so inconsiderate1 ? I have to concentrate on2 my work,

and it?s very hard to do so with your music at full blast3 .B: Can?t you just go to another room and do your meditation4 ?A: What kind of an attitude is that? You should have been ashamed of your

act.5

B: You seem to have a grudge against everything, even good, decentmusic! 6

A: I?m not against music. 7 But I really resent your thoughtless loudness. 8

B: That does it. I?ll move out! 9

B

A: Waiter! The steak tastes like leather! 10

B: Sorry, sir. I?ll change it for you. How would you like your steak done?A: Medium rare. 11 And the beer is not chilled enough. 12

B: I?ll bring you another bottle then.A: And the fish is burnt 13 , I think. Look, it looks like charcoal1 4 .B: It is meant to be a bit singed on the outside. 15 But I can change it for you

if you insist.A: You?d better. Black food repels me. 16

B: I?ll tell the chef not to singe the fish this time.A: OK, do that, please.

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3 . at full blast 4 . meditation 5 . You should have been ashamed of your act.

6 . You seem to have a grudge against everything, even good, decent music!

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7 . I?m not against music. 8 . But I really resent your thoughtless loudness.

resent , 9 . That does it. I?ll move out! ! 10. The steak tastes like leather! !11. Medium rare. ( ) 12. And the beer is not chilled enough. 13. burnt , 14. charcoal 15. It is meant to be a bit singed on the outside.

be meant to. . . , 16. Black food repels me. repel ,

10. Suggestions

A

A: Mike, have you decided what courses to take this semester1 ?B: Not exactly. I?m still weighing the pros and cons of each course. 2 They are

all so interesting and important that I?m a bit at a loss3 what to choose. I?mgenerally interested in culture though. Could you give me some advice?

A: Ok, in that case, I suggest you takeAmerican Society and CultureandChinese Philosophy. That would give you a chance to make some comparisons4

between the two cultures.B: Thank you. I?ll take these two courses. Oh, one more thing, you know,

we are to take a second foreign language. They are offering French, Japanese,


German and Spanish. What language do you think I should learn?A: It all depends on what you want to do after you graduate. If you intend to

work in a trade company, Japanese will be surely useful. But if you want tocontinue your artistic or musical pursuits5 , it will be a great help if you know someFrench or Italian.

B: I would like to do some comparative study6 of the development of paintingbetween Europe and China.

A: If that?s what you want, I suggest that you take Italian.B: Thank you very much. You?ve really been a great help. 7

B

A: You look a bit worried. Is there anything on your mind?B: Oh, nothing serious. I think I have developed a lump in my throat. It has

been bothering me for sometime now, but I thought I could deal with it later whenI have more time. What would you say?8

A: I strongly advise you to have a check-up immediately. If I were you, Iwould go and see a doctor right away.

B: But you know the mid-term exams are approaching and I was thinkingperhaps I could wait till after the exams.

A: You really ought to see a doctor first.B: I think it?s just that I have been smoking too much and if I cut down9 on

smoking, things might improve.A: Definitely10 , smoking has affected your health and I strongly recommend

that you give up smoking altogether. And first things first 11 , go and see a doctor.I?ll take over the class and don?t worry about the exams.

B: That?s very kind of you. I appreciate it very much.

Not es :1 . semester 2 . I?m still weighing the pros and cons of each course.

pros and cons , ; weigh ( up) the pros andcons

3 . be at a loss , ,

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4 . comparison 5 . pursuit 6 . comparative study 7 . You?ve really been a great help. 8 . What would you say? ?9 . cut down , 10. definitely 11. first things first

11. Farewell

A

A: Mr. Li, I?ve come to say goodbye, as I?m leaving for America tomorrowmorning.

B: Why are you going there, Mr. Smith?A: Our company opened a branch office in New York, and I was appointed as

its Regional Marketing Manager. I?ll report for work next week. 1

B: How nice! But you?ll be away for a long time.A: Yes. Maybe I won?t see you for a year.B: Oh, how I shall miss you! Anyway, take care of yourself and don?t forget

to keep in touch2 .A: Good-bye. Thanks again for everything.B: It was a pleasure. Hope to see you again next year.

B

A: It?s very kind of you to come to see me off 3 , Mr. Zhang.B: Not at all, Mr. Wang. I?m sorry you?re unable to stay in Guangzhou a

little longer.A: I?m sorry, too. Thank you for your warm hospitality4 .B: It was nothing at all. What?s your flight number?A: It?s flight No. 108, Orient Airline5 . Oh, I think they?re announcing my

flight now. 6 I?d better be going.B: Good-bye. Have a good flight.


A: Good-bye, Mr. Zhang. I?ll contact you again.B: I hope I hear from you soon.

Not es :1 . Our company opened a branch office in New York, and I was appointed as

its Regional Marketing Manager. I?ll report for work next week. , ,

2 . keep in touch 3 . see sb off , 4 . hospitality , 5 . Orient Airline 6 . I think they?re announcing my flight now.

Situation PracticePractice 1Make conversations according to the following situations:Suppose you meet a friend and you greet each other.1 ) You haven?t seen each other for a long time.2 ) You come across him at an unexpected place.Practice 2Make up a short dialogue according to the situation provided below:Student A feels very depressed, because he or she spilt some ink on student

B?s jacket. Student A apologizes to him or her for it Student B says it?s noproblem, because such things often happen.

Practice 3Make up a short dialogue according to the situation provided below:You have just passed the graduation exams and got a BA in Marketing

Management. Moreover, you?ve found a new job as a sales representative in atrading company. One of your classmates congratulates you.

Practice 4Make up a short dialogue according to the situation provided below:You are an English major. You want your American friend, Jane, to give you

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some suggestions on the revision of your composition. Jane suggests that you makeit shorter and check the spelling more carefully.


Un it 2 Liv in g Ser v ic e

In modern society, the connections a mong people are becoming more a nd moreclose a nd frequent. We can?t be isola ted from others. For example, when we travel,we need the services of the tra vel a gencies a nd hotels. When we a re ill, we need theservices of the hospitals. Even if we just stay at home, we still need the services ofshops, banks, post offices and so on. Lea rning the commonly used la nguage forthose occasions will help grea tly in our everyday communications.

1. Housekeeping

A

A: Good morning, sir . May I do the housekeeping for you now? 1

B: Oh, thank you. But now I?m busy with my work. Could you come back in2 hours?

A: Certainly, sir .B: Would you tidy up2 a bit in the bathroom? I?ve just taken a bath and it is

quite a mess3 now. Also, please bring me a bottle of boiled water.A: Yes, sir . I?ll bring in some fresh towels along with the drinking water .B: OK.A: Is there anything else I can do for you?B: No more. Thank you very much.A: I?m always at your service. 4 Good-bye, sir, and do have a very pleasant

day.

B

A: Room Service. Can I help you?B: Yes, there seems to be something wrong with the air conditioner5 in my

room.

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A: What seems to be the trouble, sir? 6

B: It?s blowing out heat. It?s sweltering in here. 7 Can you send someone up tolook at it?

A: I think if you flip the blue switch near the bottom it will activate8 the airconditioner.

B: But the control switch doesn?t work.A: I see. I?ll report it to maintenance. 9 We apologize for the inconvenience.

Anything else, sir?B: Yes, do you have larger size slippers than the ones I have in my room?

They are too small for me.A: I?m not really sure, sir. But I?ll try and see if I can get you a pair of larger

ones. What?s your room number, please?B: 2109. And my name is Brown. Oh, one more thing, I also need a couple

more hangers10 .A: I?ll give you some more right away. Is four enough?B: Yes, that?s more than enough. Thank you.A: You are welcome, sir.

Not es :

1 . May I do the housekeeping for you now? ?2 . tidy up , 3 . be a mess , 4 . I?m always at your service. 5 . air conditioner 6 . What seems to be the trouble, sir? , ?7 . It?s blowing out heat. It?s sweltering in here. ,

8 . activate , 9 . I?ll report it to the maintenance. 10. hangers

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2. Restaurant Service

A

A: Welcome to our restaurant. For three? 1

B: Yes, a table for three.A: Would you come this way, please? Will this table be all right?B: Is the table by the window reserved?2

A: No, sir. You can have it.B: Good. We can enjoy the swimming golden fish in the pond while eating.A: Yes. Here?s the menu. I?ll be right back.( A few minutes later . )A: Are you ready to order?B: Well, now, what do you recommend?A: Well, the steak is very good today. Or if you prefer fish, there is fresh

sole.B: I think I?ll have the steak. My friends like fish. Two fish, please.A: Yes. How do you like your steak cooked, sir? 3

B: I don?t like it too underdone4 . Make it welldone.A: All right. Would you like vegetables to go with it?5

B: What vegetables do you have?A: Roast potatoes, peas, spinach, and French beans. 6

B: I?ll have the peas. They are nice to go with steak. You like French beans?Yes, two French beans, please.

A: Very well. What drinks would you like?B: Iced tea would be good. 7

A: Yes, three glasses of iced tea.B: Could I order our dessert now?A: Certainly, sir . Anything else?A: No, thank you.

B

A: What would you like to order, sir?

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B: I?d like to try some real Chinese food since I?m in China now.A: Good idea. I?m sure you?ve had some Chinese food before you came to

China.B: Yes, but it is quite catered for the tastes of westerners. 8

A: We serve different styles of Chinese food here. Cantonese food is wellknown for seafood and fresh vegetables, rather light. 9 Beijing food is a little heavyand Sichuan food is usually spicy and hot. 1 0

B: Well, is it good to have one typical dish from the three different styles?Can you arrange it?

A: Let me see. What about a steamed fish, Cantonese style, beancurd withchile sauce11 , Sichuan style, and Gongbao chicken12 , Beijing style.

B: Very good.A: Any vegetables?B: Do you have spinach?A: Yes. Is that all?B: That?s all.

Not es :1 . For three? ?2 . Is the table by the window reserved? ?3 . How do you like your steak cooked, sir? ?4 . underdone 5 . Would you like vegetables to go with it? ?6 . Roast potatoes, peas, spinach, and French beans. , , ,

7 . Iced tea would be good. 8 . Yes, but it is quite catered for the tastes of westerners. ,

cater for 9 . Cantonese food is well known for seafood and fresh vegetables, rather

light. , 10. Beijing food is a little heavy and Sichuan food is usually spicy and hot.

, 11. beancurd with chile sauce


12. Gongbao chicken

3. Barber Service

A

A: Good morning, sir . What can I do for you?B: Good morning. I?d like to have a haircut and a shampoo. 1

A: Very well. Please sit down here. Do you want me to cut your hair veryshort?

B: No, just trim the sides a little bit. 2A: How do you part your hair : on the right, or on the left?3

B: On the right, please.A: What kind of shampoo do you use?B: I don?t stick to anything particular. 4

A: Well, your hair is done. Would you like to have a close shave? 5

B: Yes, I?d feel very comfortable after having a close shave.A: All right, sir . . . now, I?ve finished. How do you like it?B: Very good. You?ve done a good job. How much is it altogether?A: 15 Yuan. Thank you. Good-bye.B: Good-bye.

B

A: How would you like your hair done? 6

B: As summer is coming on, and my hair is a bit long now, I?d better have itshortened. Could you give it a good trimming all the way round?7

A: Then you?ll have a shampoo and set. 8

B: Right you are.A: What shampoo do you prefer?B: Shishedo, please. That?s my favorite.A: It?s always been one of the most popular brands. It?s wonderful for

bringing out the luster in the hair , especially blonde hair like yours. 9

B: So kind of you.

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Not es :1 . I?d like to have a haircut and a shampoo. 2 . No, just trim the sides a little bit. , trim

3 . How do you part your hair: on the right, or on the left?

, , ? part vt. 4 . I don?t stick to anything particular. 5 . Would you like to have a close shave? ?6 . How would you like your hair done? ?7 . Could you give it a good trimming all the way round?

?8 . Then you?ll have a shampoo and set. 9 . It?s wonderful for bringing out the luster in the hair , especially blonde hair

like yours. ,

4. Laundry Service

A

A: May I help you?B: Yes. I have some laundry to be done. It is here in the laundry bag.A: OK, just put them here. I?ll wash it this evening.B: Well, I?d like my sweater to be washed by hand in cold water. It might

shrink otherwise. 1

A: By hand in cold water. I understand. Could you fill out the laundry form,please?

B: Yes, I will. And I want to have my dress laundered2 . But I need to wearit tonight.

A: Don?t worry, madam. We have an express laundry service. 3 It only takesthree hours.

B: What?s the difference in price?A: We charge fifty percent extra for express. 4

B: All right. I?ll have express for the dress. Thank you.


A: That?s all right. Bye.

B

A: What can I do for you?B: I have some shirts to be washed.A: OK. When do you need them, sir?B: Not straight away. 5

A: Will tomorrow morning be all right?B: That will be fine. But I have a suit that I would like pressed6 as soon as

possible.A: If you are in a hurry, there is a two-hour quick service. But an extra

charge of 50% is required for it.B: That?s fine. And there is also a stain7 on my suit. Could you remove it?A: What kind of stain is it, sir?B: I spilled some orange juice on it. 8A: I will do my best to remove the stain but we cannot guarantee9 the result.B: OK, thank you.A: You are welcome. Good-bye.B: Bye.

Not es :

1 . It might shrink otherwise. 2 . launder v. 3 . We have an express laundry service. 4 . We charge fifty percent extra for express. ,

50% 5 . Not straight away. 6 . pressed 7 . stain , 8 . I spilled some orange juice on it. 9 . guarantee

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5. Mail Service

A

A: What can I do for you?B: I want to send a letter by Registered Mail to Hong Kong. 1

A: OK. Please fill out the form. Write your name and address and thecontents of the letter clearly. 2

B: Yes, I will. . . Here is the filled out form. What is the charge for it?3

A: Seven Yuan.B: You will give me a receipt, won?t you?A: Certainly.B: Here is a hundred Yuan bill. I?m sorry that I haven?t anything smaller. 4

A: That?s all right. Here is ninety-three Yuan for change.B: Thank you. In the meantime, I want to mail this letter to Australia. I put

on a Three-Yuan stamp. Is it okay?A: Let me weigh it. Well, it?s overweight. 5 You need to put on another stamp

of sixty Fen.B: All right. Can I send the two newspapers asprinted matter?6

A: Yes, sir . Please wrap7 it well so that it won?t get damaged.B: I will. Sorry for having given you so much trouble.B: You are welcome.

B

A: Is there anything I can do for you?B: Yes. I?d like to send this letter to Paris by airmail. 8 How much will it be?A: Let me see. Hm, it?s quite a bit overweight, I?m afraid. It will be 20

Yuan.B: Here?s another letter. I?d like to send it to London registered. 9 How much

will it be?A: Let me weigh it. It?ll be 30 Yuan. That will be 50 Yuan altogether .B: Can you break a 100 dollar bill?A: Yes, here is your change.


B: Thank you. Do I hand the letters to you, or put them in the mailboxoutside?1 0

A: Just let me have the registered one and I?ll give you the receipt. You canput the other one in the mailbox outside.

Not es :1 . I want to send a letter by Registered Mail to Hong Kong.

2 . Write your name and address and the contents of the letter clearly.

3 . What is the charge for it? ?4 . I?m sorry that I haven?t anything smaller. , 5 . It?s overweight. 6 . Can I send the two newspapers asprinted matter?

?7 . wrap v. , 8 . I?d like to send this letter to Paris by airmail. 9 . I?d like to send it to London registered. 10. Do I hand the letters to you, or put them in the mailbox outside?

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6. Medical Service

A

A: What?s bothering you, sir?B: Doctor, I can?t sleep. I have no appetite. I feel weak in all my limbs and

short of breath. 1 There is a bitter taste in my mouth.A: Since when have you been feeling like this?B: About 3 weeks now. I did see a doctor a week ago. But it just sort of hung

on.2

A: Open your mouth, please, and show me your tongue. It?s rather coated. 3

Now please lie down on the couch there. Let me listen to your heart and lungs.Well, you have got a faint murmur of the heart. 4

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B: Murmur? Terrible! Am I going to die, doctor?A: No. Don?t worry. It?s not that serious yet. I?d better take your blood

pressure, too. Mm, it?s a bit high. Do you drink a lot?B: Yes, drinking is my life. I drink at least a bottle of liquor5 a day.A: That?s it. If you don?t want to lose your life, you are advised to give up

drinking or at least cut down on your drinking.B: I?ll take your advice.A: I?ll prescribe6 some medicine for you. If there is no marked improvement,

come to me again.B: OK, thanks.

B

A: Come in and sit down here. What?s wrong with you?B: My toothache kept me awake all night. It?s really too much for me.A: Just let me take a look at it first. Now open wide. Wider please. Take it

easy. Does this hurt?B: Ow. Ow. Ow.A: Hmm. I?m afraid several of your teeth need attending to7 .B: Really? But only this one hurts.A: Yes, but besides that, four of your teeth have cavities8 .B: You mean four? Are you sure?A: Yes, four. And some of your old fillings9 are loose.B: Oh, dear. I hope you don?t have to pull all of them out.A: Don?t worry. I can put in artificial teeth10 for you.B: But artificial teeth are not as good as natural ones.A: Of course not. I may be able to save some of them. Let?s hope for the

best. But it may take a lot of drilling. I?ll have to give you an injection ofnovocaine11 . Now open wide, please. This won?t hurt too much.

Not es :1 . I feel weak in all my limbs and short of breath. ,

limb ( )2 . But it just sort of hung on. hang on: have no


improvement 3 . It?s rather coated. coated 4 . Well, you have got a faint murmur of the heart. 5 . liquor 6 . prescribe 7 . attend to , 8 . cavity , ( ) 9 . filling , ( ) 10. artificial teeth , ; artificial , 11. novocaine( ) , ( )

7. Bank Service

A

A: Can I help you?B: Yes. I?d like to open an account, please1 .A: What sort of account did you have in mind?B: I?m not very sure. Could you give me some suggestions?A: How much money do you plan to keep in your account on a regular

basis?2

B: I can deposit 400 a month that covers all my expenses.A: I see. What you really need is a checking account3 so that you can pay

your bills.B: Does it allow me to earn a little interest on my money?A: Yes. The interest rate4 per year is 2 % .B: That sounds good. How do I open it?A: Please fill out these forms, print your name5 here and sign your name

here. How much do you plan to deposit in your account today?B: 100.A: We?ll mail you in about a week your plastic bank card that allows you to

bank by computer during non-banking hours6 .B: Wonderful. Thank you very much for your help.A: It?s my pleasure.

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BA: Hi. May I help you?B: I?m here to report a missing credit card. 7 I lost it due to carelessness on

my part8 .A: I see. What is the card number?B: Gee, off hand9 , I don?t remember it clearly. Does it really matter?A: Not really. That helps to speed things up10 . Are there any other important

things lost?B: You bet there are! Passport, checkbook, credit card, the whole works11 !

Can?t you do something about it? Someone may be using it and charging everythingto my account12 this very minute.

A: You needn?t get upset. As soon as we check your number your accountwill be invalidated all over the world within 30 seconds, simply by informing theterminal 13 . Then the necessary steps will be taken to have a new card issued14 .

B: Oh, I?m so relieved. Thanks.

Not es :1 . I?d like to open an account, please. 2 . How much money do you plan to keep in your account on a regular basis?

?3 . checking account 4 . interest rate 5 . print your name 6 . to bank by computer during non-banking hours ,

7 . I?m here to report a missing credit card. 8 . on one?s part 9 . off hand , 10. speed up 11. the whole works 12. charging everything to my account charge sth. ( up) to sb. ?s account


13. terminal 14. issued ,

Situation PracticePractice 1Make conversations according to the following situations:Suppose you are the waiter at a restaurant and your classmates act as the

customers here for dinner.1 ) Help the customers find a table and hand the menu to them.2 ) Introduce the special dishes served by your restaurant and help them order

dishes.3 ) Help the customers pay the bill.Practice 2Make conversations according to the following situation:Suppose you are a doctor and one of your classmates caught a bad cold. He is

telling you how he feels, you will give them a check and give him some medicaladvice.

Practice 3Make up a short dialogue according to the situation provided below:You ask the clerk if you can send a letter by airmail. The clerk says you can

but ask you to weigh the letter on the scale. He tells you the letter is a bitoverweight and you have to pay ten yuan for the postage. You pay the money forthe stamp.

Practice 4Make up a short dialogue according to the situation provided below:Suppose you go to the bank and want to open an account. You tell the clerk

in the bank what kind of account you plan to open and ask him or her about themonthly interest rate and service time etc.

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Un it 3 Ch a t t in g

In our spare time, chatting is the usual wa y of communica tion. We talk aboutthe wea ther, our families, current affa irs, the ca mpus lives of our students, hobbiesa nd so on. By cha tting, we ca n exchange our idea s a nd feelings, increase ourunderstanding of each other, and sha re all kinds of informa tion. To some extent,cha tting is something of a n art. A proper a nd decent chat can smooth therelationship a mong the spea kers.

1. Talking about the Weather

A

A: What a beautiful day!B: It is gorgeous out here today. 1 I thought it was going to rain.A: The weatherman said that it?s supposed to get up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit

today. 2

B: Really? That?s unusual for October, isn?t it?A: Well, you never can tell about the weather here in Changsha.B: Yes, that?s true. Still, it?s hard to believe. Yesterday our high3 was only

50 degrees Fahrenheit.A: I know. There was a cold front from Northern China coming through

yesterday. It was chilly. 4

B: Well, I?m going to enjoy this nice day while it lasts. 5 I think I?ll eat lunchoutdoors.

B

A: What?s the weather like today?B: It?s very cold, rainy and windy. 6

A: It?s always like this at this time of the year in Changsha.

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B: Yes. What do you think of the weather here?A: Terrible! In summer, it is too hot and there isn?t a breath of wind7 , and in

winter , it is too cold and there is no end of wind. Besides, it rains too much.B: Is the weather here different from your hometown?A: Quite different. We have sunshine most of the year. In summer, it?s never

as hot as here. In winter though the temperature is very low, we don?t feel so coldbecause we have heat8 in the house.

B: Then the weather in your hometown is much better than here.A: Well, you can say so. But the sightseeing9 here is much better than my

hometown. So I like both my hometown and Changsha.B: Thank you. I hope you can adapt yourself to10 the weather here soon and

enjoy your stay here.A: I think so. Thank you.

Not es :

1 . It is gorgeous out here today. gorgeous

2 . The weatherman said that it?s supposed to get up to 90 degrees Fahrenheittoday. 90 Fahrenheit

3 . high 4 . There was a cold front from Northern China coming through yesterday. It

was chilly. , 5 . I?m going to enjoy this nice day while it lasts.

6 . It?s very cold, rainy and windy. , 7 . a breath of wind 8 . heat 9 . sightseeing 10. adapt to

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2. Campus Life

A

A: I didn?t quite catch what type of test Prof. Zhang is going to give us thissemester.

B: He didn?t mention the type1 in class.A: If it?s all essay questions2 , I?m dead! You have to make sure you know

your material, and you have to present it in composition form. I hope it?s anobjective test. True false or multiple choice and matching are easier for me. 3

B: I like objective tests, too. You just learn by heart4 the facts, the datesand names. The professor is trying only to find out if you know the answers to thequestions which were discussed in class or in the readings.

A: I hope Prof. Zhang is not going to test our ability to write this time.B: It?s hard to put new ideas together in an organized way within the time

limit. 5 I can never think quickly to allocate6 my time properly, so I wind up7 tryingto finish the last question or two in five minutes.

A: But the objective questions can be very tricky8 . Do you ever guess?9B: Yes, sometimes. Everybody does.A: I agree with you.

B

A: Lily, I need your help. I don?t know what to do.B: Don?t tell me you can?t think of a topic for your paper.A: This is more important.B: OK, how much do you want to borrow?A: Hey, don?t be cynical10 . You know, there is something more important in

this world than grades and money and that?s love.B: Oh, well. I?m really flattered11 , but. . .A: Not you! I mean, you?re my best friend, I like you and everything, but

it?s this girl in my English class. I think I have a crush on her. 1 2 I lose my mindjust standing next to her.

B: Wow, that?s classic. 13 But are you sure the feeling is mutual?14

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A: No, I?m not. That?s why I need your advice. As soon as I saw her Ithought:She is the one for me. But then I thought she was probably the girl alot of other guys have been searching for. A girl that beautiful has to have aboyfriend.

B: Maybe the other guys all thought so. You?re too busy wondering if shelikes you to realize she might be wondering if you like her. 15

A: Wow, what insight.B: Well, I am a girl. So take my advice, ask her out.

Not es :1 . type 2 . essay questions 3 . I hope it?s an objective test. True false or multiple choice and matching are

easier for me.

4 . learn by heart 5 . It?s hard to put new ideas together in an organized way within the time

limit. 6 . allocate 7 . wind up 8 . tricky 9 . Do you ever guess? ?10. cynical 11. I?m really flattered. 12. I think I have a crush on her. have a crush on

, 13. Wow, that?s classic. , 14. But are you sure the feeling is mutual? ? mutual

15. You?re too busy wondering if she likes you to realize she might be

wondering if you like her. ,

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3. Talk about Current Affairs

A

A: What?s new in today?s newspaper?B: Oh, the headline news1 in all the newspapers is about America?s attack on

Iraq2 .A: That?s nothing surprising. A sovereign state?s attacking another sovereign

one will surely draw the world?s attention. 3

B: But what do you think of this situation? Is the war just4 or not?A: Well, in my opinion, if it turns out at last that Iraq really owns the large-

scale killing weapons5 just like the American government said, perhaps there issome ground6 for America?s armed intervention7 , but if not, there isn?t any excusefor it.

B: I think countries should resolve conflicts through dialogue and consultationwith one another, instead of resorting to force or threat of force. 8

A: You are quite right. Nations should not settle their differences by armedforce.

B: What do you think of Sadam Hussein9 , the president of Iraq? Is he anational hero or an autocratic monarch? 10

A: It depends on the people of Iraq. And I think history will give him a justappraisal. 11

B: If only the world could be full of peace and friendship. Let?s pray for thepeace of the world. 12

A: Yes, let?s.

B

A: We never took personal hygiene habits as seriously as we do today. 13

B: Yes. The threat of SARS14 gives people a good lesson.A: Now people don?t spit anywhere like before, and they have begun to adopt

the habit of having meals separately. 15

B: Isn?t that a good thing? It?s time for us to change our ways of livingsomehow, I think. 16

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A: It is said that the SARS virus originated from wild animals, which werefrequently eaten by some people in the South of China. 17 Is that true?

B: It was not necessarily the case. 18 But at least we should keep in mind theconcept of protecting wild animals and refuse to put them on the table freely.

A: Definitely. Animals are friends of man.B: Now I am realizing more and more clearly that any individual?s action is

related to the whole society. 19

A: So am I. I think all of us should be responsible for society, as well as forourselves.

B: That?s it.

Not es :1 . headline news 2 . Iraq 3 . A sovereign state?s attacking another sovereign one will surely draw the

world?s attention.

4 . just 5 . the large-scale killing weapons 6 . ground 7 . armed intervention 8 . I think countries should resolve conflicts through dialogue and consultation

with one another, instead of resorting to force or threat of force. ,

9 . Sadam Hussein ( )10. Is he a national hero or an autocratic monarch?

?11. It depends on the people of Iraq. And I think history will give him a just

appraisal. 12. Let?s pray for the peace of the world. 13. We never took personal hygiene habits as seriously as we do today.

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14. SARS ( ) Serious Acute Respiratory Syndrome ( )

15. Now people don?t spit anywhere like before, and they have begun to adoptthe habit of having meals separately. ,

16. It?s time for us to change our ways of living somehow, I think.

17. It is said that the SARS virus originated from wild animals, which werefrequently eaten by some people in the South of China.

18. It was not necessarily the case. 19. Any individual?s action is related to the whole society.

4. Life Attitude

A

A: Do you think it necessary for a person to attend college?1

B: Sometimes we can say so, but sometimes not.A: What do you mean by that?B: I mean college is a good place where we learn knowledge, and learn how

to behave as a person as well. 2 To this point, it?s necessary for one to attendcollege. But in most cases, we can learn those from other places besides college.To this point, it?s not necessary.

A: I see. But which one is more important for a college student, to learnknowledge or to learn how to behave as a person?

B: Both are important. But if you want an exact comparison, to learn how tobehave as a person is more important, I think.

A: Why?B: Well. As a person, he or she belongs to society first. So as a social

person, he or she is supposed to know how to behave as a person firstly. But tolearn knowledge only decides what a person will become in the future, 3 a teacher,a scientist, a technician and so on. Obviously how to be a person comes before

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what a person will become.A: Nowadays, I find that most students are concentrating on the books,

seldom on the cultivation of morality and character . 4

B: Yes, that?s not so good. I hope it will change a little soon.

B

A: What?s your attitude toward life? Are you optimistic or pessimistic?5

B: I think the sun is new every day. 6 So I?m optimistic, I think.A: Haven?t you met any difficulties in your life?B: Yes, of course I?ve met some. But I always overcome them by my efforts.A: Did you become depressed7 when you failed in something?B: Yes. But after a while, I tried to adjust my mood, and became energetic

and confident again, and then things got better.A: That?s great. Someone said life is very much like a mirror, if you smile

upon it, it smiles back upon you; but if you frown and look doubtful on it, you willget a similar look in return. 8

B: Yes. In whatever situation men can be placed, they may findconveniences and inconveniences. 9 Only persistence can lead to victory.

A: What you said is very instructive10 , I very much appreciate11 it.B: Thank you for your appreciation. Good luck to you.A: Thanks a lot.

Not es :1 . Do you think it necessary for a person to attend college?

?2 . College is a good place where we learn knowledge, and learn how to

behave as a person as well. 3 . So as a social person, he or she is supposed to know how to behave as a

person firstly. But to learn knowledge only decides what a person will become inthe future. , ( )

4 . Nowadays, I find that most students are concentrating on the books,seldom on the cultivation of morality and character. ,

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, 5 . What?s your attitude toward life? Are you optimistic or pessimistic?

? ?6 . Sun is new every day. 7 . depressed , 8 . Someone said life is very much like a mirror, if you smile upon it, it

smiles back upon you; but if you frown and look doubtful on it, you will get asimilar look in return. , , , , ,

9 . In whatever situation men can be placed, they may find conveniences andinconveniences. ,

10. instructive 11. appreciate

5. Talking about the Family

A

A: Do you think there is a generation gap1 between you and your parents?B: Perhaps there is. But not serious.A: Do you always spend your weekend together?B: Yes, in the daytime, we often go out for an excursion2 or shopping. And

in the evening, we sit together to watch TV or just have a talk.A: How happy and harmonious3 your family is!B: Yes. But sometimes we quarrel with each other.A: For what?B: Many things. For example, I liked making friends and took part in all

kinds of activities with them. But my parents always told me not to associate with4

them too closely. They kept murmuring around me about this and that. SometimesI was really tired of that. So we had quarrels.

A: It is a common thing for parents to nag their children again and again5 .But they do mean well. 6 They want the children to grow happily and healthily.

B: I see. But I just couldn?t calm down7 when I was angry about theirinterference8 with me.

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A: I think you need more understanding among your family members.Anyway, the family is a place where we live together and rely on each other. 9

B: I quite agree with you. Anyway, I love my family very much.

B

A: Is your family size a typical one, I mean parents and two children?B: I think so. American families tend to have two to three children.A: Your news media10 often describe problems with the family such as

conflicts between husband and wife, between different generations etc. They seemto be very serious.

B: Well, sometimes the news media create the false impression that theelderly are left alone in illness and poverty11 ; a teenager being outrageously bad. 12

The fact is that few are like that. Most old people live in their own homes with oneof their children or friends, or communities specially established for them insteadof being dumped into nursing homes or mental institutions and forgotten. 13 Mostyoung people share their parents?values and ideas, though they may argue oncertain matters.

A: I agree with you. In a society of rapidly changing social and moralvalues14 , it?s natural that parents and children often disagree about what is rightand what is wrong.

B: You are right. Though people complain about and quarrel with members oftheir family when trouble arises, close relatives are usually the first to step in andhelp. We frequently sayBlood is thicker than water15 .

A: That?s true. Yours, like many, is a happy and harmonious family. But Iguess minor problems may arise occasionally. Am I right?

B: Certainly. I have a feeling that your family is a happy one, too.A: Yes. I miss them very much.

Not es :

1 . generation gap 2 . excursion , 3 . harmonious , 4 . associate with

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5 . nag. . . again and again nag v. to tell someone what to dorepeatedly, even in small things

6 . But they do mean well. 7 . calm down 8 . interference 9 . Anyway, the family is a place where we live together and rely on each

other. , 10. news media 11. The elderly are left alone in illness and poverty.

, 12. teenagers being outrageously bad 13. . . . being dumped into nursing homes or mental institutions and forgotten.

, 14. In a society of rapidly changing social and moral values

15. Blood is thicker than water .

6. Talking about Vacations

A

A: What?s your plan for the summer vacation this year?B: Oh, I?d like to travel.A: What are your destinations1 then?B: First, I want to go sightseeing in Zhangjiajie of Western Hunan Province,

which is well known for the beautiful mountains and water . 2 Then I?d like to go toYunnan Province, where there are many places with beautiful landscapes, such asDali, Kunming, Lijiang, and so on.

A: That?s a good way of spending your summer vacation. I think you?ll gain alot during that time.

B: I hope so. You know travel can widen one?s scope of knowledge. Usually,I don?t have the time to travel, so I must make full use of my holidays.

A: That?s right. Vacations are the golden time of our lives. Withoutvacations, our lives would seem so dull and boring, and it would do harm to the

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development of the economy, too. 3

B: Absolutely. In fact, tourism4 has become an important form of economy inour country and many other countries. A lot of companies and enterprises aredeveloping it energetically5 .

A: Yes. In modern society, how to spend vacations has become a concern ofmost people. 6 And it will become more and more important in the future.

B: Yes, I think so.

B

A: How did you enjoy your holiday on October 1st for the National Day?B: Oh, I enjoyed it very much. It?s really a golden week7 for me.A: I also had a happy and exciting holiday. Tell me what your holiday was

like.B: Well, I went to Beijing, and visited the Great Wall. Then I visited some

interesting places in Beijing city, such as the Palace Museum, Tian?anmenSquare, Summer Palace, and so on.

A: Beijing is a great city with a long history. It is the symbol of citycivilization of China. 8

B: Yes. I have been to Beijing several times, but I didn?t have a good visitthere. Next time I will go to travel around Beijing, too.

A: It?s really worthwhile. You?ll never regret the vacation if you go there.B: How about your holiday?A: I didn?t go out because I took part in a training class for College English

Test-Band 6.B: Oh, that?s good. Seize the day, seize the life. 9

A: Thanks. I just wanted to take advantage of 10 the holidays to learnsomething.

B: Anyway, we didn?t waste our time. That?s the most important thing.

Not es :1 . destination 2 . I want to go sightseeing in Zhangjiajie of Western Hunan Province, which

is well known for the beautiful mountains and water. ,

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3 . Without vacations, our lives would seem so dull and boring, and it would

do harm to the development of the economy, too. , ,

4 . tourism 5 . energetically 6 . In modern society, how to spend vacations has become a concern of most

people. , 7 . golden week 8 . It is the symbol of city civilization of China. 9 . Seize the day, seize the life. , 10. take advantage of

7. Talking about Pets

A

A: Do you want to see a picture of my new cat?B: Sure. I thought people only showed off pictures of their new babies, not

new pets!A: Well, this is my new baby. He?s just as much trouble. That?s for sure!

But, he?s a lot of fun. 1

B: I see what you mean. He?s really cute2 . How old is he?A: He is only one month. Look how lovely he is!B: You always love pets more than anything else.A: Yes, pets are my close friends in my life. When I am tired, or in a bad

mood, I always play with my pets, a cat, a dog, or some other little animals.Then I feel refreshed3 myself again.

B: No wonder many people are fond of 4 pets.A: Yes. Pets can give us comfort and warmth which sometimes we can?t get

from people around us. 5

B: That?s the main reason for people to raise pets, I think.A: That?s right.

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BA: Oh, the dog is so lovely. Where did you buy it?B: I didn?t buy it. I found it in a restaurant last week. At that time, it was

very dirty, and it looked so thin, so miserable. 6 I gave it a piece of meat, and thedog ate it quickly. Then I came home. But I found it followed me all the way. Ithought it must have been discarded by its owner. So I adopted7 it.

A: You are merciful 8 . But I heard that many animals are discarded by theirowners. Some of them are old, and some are ill. I think that?s not humanitarian9 .

B: Yes. We must be kind to animals, especially to those that have beenraised by us. 10 If we discard them, it will be difficult for them to find food outside.Then some of them will die miserably. So when I found this dog discarded, Iadopted it immediately. Look, how cute and lovely it is now!

A: It is a lucky dog. I hope other pets that were discarded can be looked afterwell, too.

B: I hope so.

Not es :1 . He?s just as much trouble. That?s for sure! But, he?s a lot of fun.

, 2 . cute , 3 . refresh , 4 . be fond of , 5 . Pets can give us comfort and warmth which sometimes we can?t get from

people around us. ,

6 . At that time, it was very dirty, and it looked so thin, so miserable. ,,

7 . adopt 8 . merciful 9 . humanitarian 10. We must be kind to animals, especially to those that have been raised by

us. ,

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8. Talking about Hobbies

A

A: What are your hobbies?B: Well, traveling might be my hobby.A: It?s very exciting living in another country for a while. I hate living in the

same place.B: Which countries have you been to?A: Last summer, I traveled around Europe where I enjoyed the sights and I

got a lot of pictures in Rome, Paris, London and Athens, which are my treasuredmemories1 .

B: I haven?t seen another country yet. Most of the time I travel in China.A: I guess I?m lucky. World travel has changed my outlook2 on many things.

Now I want to go anywhere and see anything in the world.B: If I have time this summer, I?ll also go to Europe.A: May you have a nice trip.B: Thank you.

B

A: You are a famous manager. Do you like your job very much?B: Yes, I do. The work is very interesting. I get on really well with my

colleagues and the salary?s great.A: Are there any bad things in your work?B: Well, I work very hard. 10 hours a day is quite normal. And if something

important comes up, I?m often in the office until 10 or 11 in the evening, or I takework home.

A: So, what do you do in your spare time?B: Generally, I like to get my mind off my work by reading novels, listening

to music or playing tennis. 3

A: What kind of novels do you like to read?B: Historical novels4 are my favorite.A: Why do you like this kind of novels?

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B: Well, historical novels can give me a sense of historical reality, as well asthe enjoyment of literature. Through the historical figures, I can understand a lotof things, such as responsibility, duty, freedom, justice, and so on. 5

A: I can see that you are a very responsible person,B: Thank you.

Not es :

1 . treasured memories 2 . outlook 3 . Generally, I like to get my mind off my work by reading novels, listening

to music or playing tennis.

4 . historical novels 5 . Well, historical novels can give me a sense of historical reality, as well as

the enjoyment of literature. Through the historical figures, I can understand a lotof things, such as responsibility, duty, freedom, justice, and so on. , , ,

Situation PracticePractice 1Suppose you are going on a picnic with your classmates, talk about the

weather on the following possibilities:1 ) The weather will be good.2 ) The weather will be bad.Practice 2Talk about your campus with your classmates according to the following

situations:1 ) Where is your campus located?2 ) How does your campus look like?3 ) Do you like it or not?Practice 3Talk about your family with your classmates according to the following

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situations:1 ) How many members in you family?2 ) Do you get along well with them?3 ) What do you usually do together with your family?4 ) Do you have some time when you are in opposition to each other?Practice 4Talk about your hobbies with your classmates according to the following

situations:1 ) What hobbies do you have?2 ) Suppose your hobby is traveling, why do you like it?3 ) Does the hobby bring to you happiness? What and why?

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Un it 4 Soc ia l In t e r cou r se a n d Rec r ea t ion

Social intercourse and recrea tion a re the beautiful flowers in the lives of humansociety. As we a ll know, everyone is not only a n individual but a lso an element ofthe whole society, and his or her life va lue and ideal must come to reality in thesociety, not anywhere else. Social intercourse is not only the way but also the pla ceto realize one?s va lue and ideal. As regards to recrea tion, it?s well known that aperson who knows how to work knows how to rest, i. e. how to get recreation. Sorecreation is importa nt in everyone?s life.

1. Appointment and Visit

A

A: I?d like to call on1 you next Monday if it is convenient for you.B: I?ll be filled up all day next Monday. 2 I?m afraid I can?t manage our

appointment then. How about next Wednesday?A: I am sorry, I?ll be engaged that day.B: In that case, we have to take a rain check on our appointment for a few

days. 3 Please come this afternoon if there is anything urgent coming up. I canspare you two hours.

A: Great! I?ll be most delighted to come over and meet you in your office thisafternoon.

B: Great! I?ll be expecting you then.A: Sure, we?ll have a good reminiscence of our youth. 4

B: Definitely.

B

A: Excuse me, Prof. Zhang. I have some questions to discuss with you. Iwonder if it will be all right to visit you in the afternoon.

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B: I?d be happy if you could come, but this afternoon is all booked up5 .What about tomorrow afternoon?

A: Well, I have classes tomorrow afternoon.B: Maybe you can come to my house this evening.A: What time will it be all right?B: How about 8 o?clock after I had my dinner?A: That?s fine.B: All right then. I?ll be expecting you. 6

( In the evening. )A: Is Prof. Zhang in?B: Hi, come on in. Make yourself at home. 7 Can I get you something to

drink, coffee or tea?A: Tea, please.

Not es :

1 . call on 2 . I?ll be filled up all day next Monday. 3 . In that case, we have to take a rain check on our appointment for a few

days. , rain check ( )

4 . We?ll have a good reminiscence of our youth.

5 . booked up 6 . I?ll be expecting you. 7 . Make yourself at home. ( )

2. Invitation to Dinner

A

A: Betty, we?re going to give a dinner this weekend. We?d like you to come.Can you manage?

B: Oh, Thank you. I?d be glad to. But what?s the occasion, may I ask?1

A: I just got a promotion.

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B: Oh, really, how wonderful. May I offer you my heartiest congratulations?A: Thank you.B: Shall I bring anything with me when I come?A: No, don?t bother. Just come as you are. 2

B

A: Are you doing anything special this evening?B: Yes, I promised to go to a concert with my sister. What did you have in

mind?3

A: I was thinking of inviting you to dinner.B: Oh, I?d love to. Can you arrange it some other day?A: Sure. How about Friday then?B: That sounds fine.A: Shall we say 7 o?clock?B: I?ll be there! You?re still a fabulous4 cook, aren?t you?A: That?ll be for you to decide. I?ve got a new dish that I want to try out on

you. 5

B: I?m ready. I think I?ll fast 6 all day Friday.

Not es :1 . But what?s the occasion, may I ask? , ?2 . Just come as you are. 3 . What did you have in mind? ?4 . fabulous , 5 . I?ve got a new dish that I want to try out on you. ,

try out on sb. 6 . fast v.

3. Social Dancing

A

A: May I ask you for a dance?B: Sure. I?d like to, but I?m not a very good dancer.

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A: Neither am I. Come on. Just for fun. Sway your body in time with themusic, that?s all. 1

B: Do you often go dancing?A: I used to go a lot, but the novelty had soon worn off. 2 Now I just go to

concerts.

B: Then I suppose you are very keen on music. What sort of music do youlike?

A: I prefer light music to serious music. 3 I?m particularly fond of rock androll4 . The rhythm and the beat give you a lot of excitement. 5

B: Personally I like classical music, for it has more depth and meaning, youknow.

A: I guess that?s true, but I don?t know much about it.B: Do you like singing?A: No, singing isn?t my cup of tea. 6 Frankly speaking, I?ve got a voice like a

foghorn. 7

B: You?re putting me on. 8

A: Oh, the music is over. Do you care for another dance?B: Is it a quick three-step dance9 ?A: No, it?s disco.B: I don?t think I can do that now. I would rather sit out this dance if you

don?t mind.A: Okay. Do you want anything to drink?B: Yes, a cup of coffee, please.

B

A: May I have the first dance? 10

B: With pleasure!A: I know that you are a good dancer. What dances do you like?B: I like the old styles of dance, such as fox-trot, waltz, tango and so

on.11

A: Why do you like the old styles of dance?B: Why not? Do you think I should like modern dances1 2 ?A: I think so, because most young people like modern dances.


B: Oh, sorry, I don?t. Susan can do it well. Why not ask her?A: Yes, I will. Thank you.B: You?re welcome.

Not es :

1 . Sway your body in time with the music, that?s all. ,

2 . The novelty had soon worn off. 3 . I prefer light music to serious music.

4 . rock and roll 5 . The rhythm and the beat give you a lot of excitement.

6 . Singing isn?t my cup of tea. (

) 7 . I?ve got a voice like a foghorn. 8 . You?re putting me on. 9 . quick three-step dance 10. May I have the first dance? ?11. I like the old styles of dance, such as fox-trot, waltz, tango and so on.

, 12. modern dances

4. Going to the Cinema

A

A: What are you going to do this evening?B: Nothing special. What?s your plan?A: What about going to see a film? There is a very good film, at half past

seven in the school auditorium.B: I?d like to, but I have no ticket. When a good film is on, there is always

a full house.A: Don?t worry. I?ve got a ticket to spare. 1 Here you are.

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B: It?s very kind of you.A: I?m glad to have been of some help.( Before the film)B: What?s the film about?A: It?s about war. It?s said that the film has been a hit2 in many countries. It

has attracted millions of people.B: I see. Did any famous stars play the main parts?A: No. Many young actors and actresses were chosen instead. So you?ll have

many unfamiliar faces in the film.B: They play their parts well, don?t they?A: Yes, they do. It was said that the acting is very good. It?s really worth

seeing.( After the film. )A: What did you think of the film?B: I enjoyed it very much. I feel as if I was one of them.A: It is because the film shows the history. 3

B: Yes. So the film has evoked4 general approval.A: I like the heroine5 very much. Her feelings are sincere and natural.B: It?s said that she appeared on the screen for the first time.A: But she became famous6 because of her hard work.B: If I see the film once more I?ll like it better .A: Me too.

B

A: What did you think of the movie you saw last night?B: There?s a lot I could say about it, but to put it in a nutshell7 it was

terrible. It?s the worst I have ever seen. It?s really a big disappointment. But Iwatch it all the way through8 because the ticket was very expensive. I simplywanted to get my money?s worth9 .

A: You didn?t, anyway.B: No, I didn?t. If it hadn?t been for the exaggerated review10 , I wouldn?t

have been there at all.A: What?s the problem with the movie?


B: Too many problems. For one thing, the plot is highly improbable; foranother, the characters seem more like paper dolls than people. They?re juststereotypes with no individuality at all. 11 As I have told you it?s a sheer12 waste oftime.

A: What?s the story about?B: It?s really a wonderful story. A man lost his wife during the war and got

married to another woman whose husband was assumed killed in a battle. Whenthe war was over, by some stroke of fortune13 , both husbands and both wives werebrought together and he went back to his first wife.

A: Ha, ha, ha. Nonsense. No wonder you dislike it.

Not es :1 . I?ve got a ticket to spare. to spare

, , 2 . hit , 3 . The film shows the history. 4 . evoke 5 . heroine 6 . become famous 7 . put it in a nutshell 8 . watch it all the way through 9 . get my money?s worth 10. exaggerated review 11. They?re just stereotypes with no individuality at all. ,

12. sheer , , 13. a stroke of fortune ,

5. Going to a Concert

A

A: Would you like to go to a concert this evening?B: I?d like to very much.

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A: All right then. There?s one at the Empress Concert Hall. It starts at 8 : 15.So we?d better be there at about 8: 00.

B: Who?s playing?A: It?s the Palmville Symphony Orchestra1 . They?re doing an eighteenth-

century program.B: Who?s directing?2

A: You won?t believe it, but the conductor?s from China. He?s just finishinghis tour in the United States. And it?s going to be his farewell performance3 .

B: Then we?ll have a great time this evening.

B

A: Did you go to yesterday?s concert?B: Yes, I did.A: What do you think of it? Any attractions?B: Generally speaking, the concert didn?t quite come up to my expectations. 4

One leading folk singer sang a few well-known folk songs and drew the biggestapplause. I suppose that was one of the best parts of the show.

A: I know you are always keen on folk songs and Beijing Opera. 5 Did any oneplay guitar?

B: Oh, yes, a young musician played a few numbers from the film The Soundof Music6 , and some other pieces of Western music which I didn?t quiteunderstand. To do him justice, he played very well which I could tell from theloud applause he received. 7

A: Oh, I wish I had been there.

Not es :1 . Palmville Symphony Orchestra 2 . Who?s directing? ?3 . farewell performance 4 . The concert didn?t quite come up to my expectations.

( ) 5 . I know you are always keen on folk songs and Beijing Opera.


6 . A young musician played a few numbers from the film The Sound ofMusic.

7 . To do him justice, he played very well which I could tell from the loudapplause he received. , ,

6. Watching TV

A

A: Would you mind if I change the channel?B: No, I wouldn?t mind.A: Are you sure? I mean if you want to watch this channel, I won?t change

it.B: Honestly, if you want to change the channel, it?s all right with me. Go

right ahead. I don?t want to see any more of this TV show.A: I suppose you would like to see the opening ceremony1 of the Olympic

Games.B: Oh, yes, please. When is it on? It?s a live telecast 2 , isn?t it?A: Yes, it is. It should be on channel 6 . It?s about time now. There it

comes. It has begun with a parade3 of all the competing nations.

B

A: On what channel is the TV series Gone With the Wind? Have you got thisweek?s issue of TV Guide? I?d like to know when it will be on.

B: Don?t even bother looking. As long as the Monkey King is going on, yourboys won?t let you near it.

A: They have been glued to the tube all afternoon. 4 I suppose they shouldtake a rest now.

B: That?s wishful thinking5 . I don?t think I?m able to make them stopwatching TV. See if you can do that.

A: If you can?t, how can you expect me to? Our boys are really spoiled6 byus. I wish I hadn?t sold the black-and-white TV set. I?m quite fed up with thisconstant squabbling7 over the TV.

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B: I asked you not to sell it, but you wouldn?t listen to me. It?s no use cryingover spilt milk. 8

Not es :1 . opening ceremony 2 . a live telecast ( ) 3 . parade , 4 . They have been glued to the tube all afternoon.

5 . wishful thinking 6 . spoil , 7 . squabbling , 8 . It?s no use crying over spilt milk.

7. Bodybuilding and Sports

A

A: You are in excellent shape. What kind of sports do you do?B: My favorite sport is swimming. I also play tennis.A: I?m afraid I?m putting on weight. Can you give me some tips1 as to how to

keep fit?B: The best way to keep fit is to go in for 2 sports. If you do exercise every

day, you can keep your heart and lungs in good shape3 . I?m going swimmingtoday. Do you want to go with me?

A: OK. I really need to lose weight 4 . Where do you like to go?B: The swimming pool near our school.A: By the way, what style of swimming do you like best?B: I like breast stroke5 best.

B

A: Good morning, Felix. What are you doing here?B: I?m doing some warm-up6 exercise before I start to run.A: Are you going to enter the Marathon again?


B: I?ve been practicing for months ever since my failure in the last Marathonrace. I run 10 miles every morning.

A: Wow, that?s really impressive. You?ll probably place7 this year.B: I hope so. Frankly speaking, I?ve never been in better shape in my life.A: Do you have the qualification for this race? I mean, are there any

requirements?B: Not really. It?s open to the public. All you have to do is pay a minimum

fee to register. 8 Do you mean you want to enter?A: No, not at all. 25 miles is an awfully long stretch9 . It requires great

stamina10 to run such a long distance. I don?t want to be wiped out11 and carriedaway on a stretcher. You know, I?m getting old. When you?re old, every yeartells. 12 But I?d like to join the crowd to cheer you on.

B: Thank you.

Not es :

1 . tip 2 . go in for 3 . in good shape 4 . lose weight 5 . breast stroke 6 . warm-up , 7 . place 8 . All you have to do is pay a minimum fee to register.

9 . an awfully long stretch 10. stamina , 11. be wiped out 12. Every year tells. ( )

Situation PracticePractice 1Suppose you have promised to visit a friend at a certain time and place, and

now you have something urgent to deal with and have to call it off. Explain it to

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your friend. Make up a short conversation according to the above situation.Practice 2Discuss with your classmates and make up a short conversation according to

the situation below.Suppose a friend asks you for dinner:1 ) Ask him what the occasion is;2 ) Offer him congratulations if necessary;3 ) Tell him whether you?ll go or not.Practice 3Make up a short dialogue according to the situation provided below:You intend to invite one of your classmates to a dance on Friday evening. But

he or she has to meet friend then. Both of you feel sorry about it. Still he or shethanks for the invitation.

Practice 4Pair work: Ask each other whether you like sports or not and tell each other

what your favorite sport is.


Part English for Jo b -a pplica tion

Un it 1 J o b -a p p lic a t io n a n d I n t e r v ie w

Job-application involves many forms, such as writing application letters,phoning, knocking on the door, and so on. But a mong them, the interview is themost usua l a nd basic step of every form. A job-applicant must try his or her utmost toget a chance of being interviewed through application letters, phone ca lls, door-knockings, etc. A successful interview depends on the applicant?s education, ability,experience, performa nce on the spot, and even luck, etc.

1. Phone Application

A

A: Hello, Xxx Company. Can I help you?B: Hello, this is Andy Smith. I?m calling to see if you have a position for a

Senior Secretary?A: Lucky dog! 1 We happen to need a secretary. Would you tell me briefly

about your degree and employment history?B: Well, I got a B. A. 2 from Central South University this June. And since I

have just finished my study, I have never been employed before. But with myknowledge and training I obtained from my university, I?m sure I?m qualified for3

this position.

A: Then would you like to come here to have an interview tomorrow morning?B: That?s great! Thanks a million. 4

B

A: Good morning, 8831210, Xxx Company.B: Good morning. May I speak to Mr. Liu, the manager of the human

resources5 department?

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A: This is he speaking. What can I do for you?B: Mr. Liu, I wish to apply for the position advertised in last Sunday?s

Xiaoxiang Morning Herald. I?m sure that I am competent to meet the requirementsthat you have specified6 .

A: I?m sorry, but this position has been filled. Would you please try anotherplace?

B: OK. Thanks any way.

Not es :

1 . Lucky dog! !2 . BA = Bachelor of Arts, , : BS = Bachelor of Science,

3 . be qualified for. . . 4 . Thanks a million. 5 . human resources 6 . I wish to apply for the position advertised in last Sunday?s Xiaoxiang

Morning Herald. I?m sure that I am competent to meet the requirements that youhave specified. Xiaoxiang Morning Herald:, Herald , be competent to , specify vt. ,

2. Knocking on the Door

A

A: Excuse me, please. I saw a vacancy1 advertisement on the Internet for anassistant manager. Is it still available?

B: I?m sorry, but the vacancy has been filled.A: Oh, pity! But do you have any other position for me here? I?m anxious to

find a job.B: I?m afraid not, but maybe I can introduce you to Xxx Company, which is

recruiting2 a Personnel Manager3 now.

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A: Thank you very much!

B

A: Sorry to trouble you. I?m looking for a job. Is it possible to4 find one here?B: What kind of job are you looking for?A: Computer Programmer.B: Do you have any experience at it?

A: Yes, I have. Actually, I have been working in the Network Center in ouruniversity as a Computer Programmer5 for about a year.

B: Very well. We do have a vacancy for a Computer Programmer at thismoment. But do you mind. . . ?

Not es :

1 . vacancy n. , vacant adj. 2 . recruit [ re?kru?t ] vt. , , 3 . Personnel Manager 4 . Is it possible to. . . ? ?5 . Computer programmer

3. In the Job Center

A

A: Hello. May I help you?

B: Yes, please. I?m a graduating student 1 from Central South University.And I wonder if you can help me to find a job here?

A: Don?t you worry2 . We?ll try our best to help you. Will you please fill out3

this form? We?ll match your qualification against4 any new jobs when they come in.B: OK, thanks. But how long shall I wait?A: Well, it?s hard to say. But we?ll contact you as soon as p

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