At Tom’s home, Tom introduces his girl friend, Jennifer, to his parent(s). (Jennifer may not necessarily be there.)
T-----Hey, mom.
M-----Hey, Tom.
T------ Are you preparing for the party next week?
M----- Yes, my son.
T------ Well, I want to invite my girlfriend and introduce her to you, what do you think about it?
M-----Wow, you girl friend? What’s her name?
T------Her name is Jennifer, and she is my classmate. She transferred to our school two months ago.
M------ Where is she from?
T------ She is from New York. Her parents changed the jobs, so her family moved here.
M------ How did you know each other?
T-------- Well, when she came to school the first time, she got lost, and I took her to our school. And…we talked happily on the road,
M: A good beginning. Can you say more about her?
T: Yeah, She liked singing and literature, and we were both interested in skiing.
M------ Sounds a nice girl, I expect to see her, and hope she can enjoy the party.
T------ Thank you, mom.
Unit 2 Describing the Appearance and Character of People
Talk about what kind of person in your mind is the right one to be your future husband or wife.
S-----Hey, Fan, what are you watching?
Y-----A movie, I’ve been totally indulged in the plot. Look at the man, how handsome he is!
S-----E r… well, I take no interest in handsome boys.
Y----- Really? That’s interesting. I can hardly believe that.
S-----Yeah, I don’t mean that handsome boys are less attractive for me. I just pay more attention to what a man acts than what he looks.
Y-----So, what kind of person in your mind is the right one to be your future husband? I wanna know.
S-----Well, you know, I’m a little taller in girls. I expect him to be tall man, at least taller than me.
Y------I agree. Do you have any expectation in his weight?
S------He can be a little overweight, but he must be well-built.
Y------Just as what you said, you focus on what a man acts. So how should your future husband act?
S------That’s what I wanna say. He should be a gentle and soft, fealty, and considerate man. More importantly, he should give me a sense of safety.
Y-----I don’t think it’s hard to find a man like this. There’re many boys who can act like this.
S-----Well, but none is my dish.
Y-----Come on, maybe he is always there waiting for you while you even don’t realize his existence.
S-----Perhaps…oh, look! The actor is confessing to the girl.
Y-----So he is. Let’s see the movie together.
S-----Great!
Unit 3 Asking for and Giving Information
You are planning to buy an apartment. Ask your friend about the housing prices in Beijing.
S----Hey, Fan, glad to see you.
Y----Wow, Qian, long time no see, how’s everything going?
S-----Fine, I found a job in Beijing last year and now I decide to settle down.
Y----Great! So we can always see each other.
S-----Yeah, that’s what I’m pleased with. But the housing price...you know, is so expensive.
Y----Well, so it is. Have you bought your apartment in Beijing?
S-----No, I have just worked here for one year. It’s recently that I decide to settle down.
Y----Oh, I see, so where do you want to buy your apartment?
S-----E r, I get my job in Zhongguancun, I want an apartment not far away. Do you know the housing price around there?
Y----Well, prices in different estates differ a lot. The price of apartments in Furongli estate and Haidianlu estate is a little cheaper, about 28.000yuan per square. Price in other estates is higher, nearly 40.000yuan per square.
S-----Haidianlu estate? Is it the one near Peking University?
Y----Yes.
S-----Great! If I buy my apartment there, I can take part in many activities in my spare time in the university.
Y----It surely has a good surrounding. But you should make your decision after looking around there.
S----Surely should I. Thank you for your information.
Y----You’re welcome. Wait for your good news.
Unit 4 Inviting, Accepting and Refusing an Invitation
You want to invite your English teacher to attend the New Year’s Party held by your institute.
Y: Good morning, Miss Su.
S: Good morning. How are you?
Y: Fine. Well, our institute will hold a New Year’s party this weekend, I was wondering if you’d like to come?
S: Oh, that sounds good, but I’m afraid I cannot come.
Y: That’s too bad. Why?
S: I have to go to airport to see a friend off. I can’t come back until seven o’clock.
Y: Oh, that’s ok. Our party will begin at half past seven.
S:Really?
Y: Yeah, so would you like to come?
S: Ok, I sure do.
Y: Great.
S: Should I dress up?
Y: No, take it easy. The participants are just some teachers and students you have known.
S: Ok, I will come at a quarter past seven.
Y: All right, see you then.
S: See you.
Unit 5 Finding and Giving Directions
Ask how to get to a good hotel nearby.
Y-----Hey, Qian.
S-----Fan, what’s up? Why in such a hurry?
Y-----I have a classmate visit me. I am wondering if there’s a good hotel nearby.
S-----E r, I know one. It’s not far away.
Y----Great! tell me how to get there.
S----Ok, first take the Line 1 subway to Fuxingmen, then transfer Line 2, get off in the Changchunjie station and get out from A2 exit. Take No.88 bus, go north along Changchunjie and get off at Youanmen bus stop, then walk 90 meters toward the northeast. You won’t miss it.
Y-----Well, let me see…first take Line 1 to Fuxingmen, then Line 2 to Changchunjie, get out from A2 exit, then take 88 bus to Youanmen, 90 meters toward the northeast.
S----Yes, and it’s Beijing super 8 hotel chain.
Y----Ok, How long does it take me to get there?
S----About 40 minutes if there’s no traffic jam.
Y----E r, all right. Thank you very much.
S-----You’re welcome. By the way, be careful on the way.
Y----- Yeah, I will. You are always so considerate.
S-----E r….
Y-----Well, I’ve got to go, bye.
S-----Bye, have a good time.下载本文