《职通商务英语》(第二版)听说教程教师用书1 第一册 Unit 6 教师用书

Unit 6 Housing Use the key terms, words and expressions for talking about housing. Engage in a series of communication activities concerning housing. Section I Lead-in This task provides listening practice for using the key words. 1. Play the recording the first time. Say, please fill in the blanks according to what you ’ve heard. 2. Play the recording a second time. Ask two pairs of students to write down their answers on the blackboard. 3. Check the answers. Directions: In this task, you will hear five statements. Each statement will be spoken
twice. Listen carefully and supply the missing information.
1. Location: 18th floor, Yinhua building, Y-I-N-H-U-A, Changsha, Hunan.
2. Layout: 108 square meters with 3 bed-rooms, 1 living room, 2 baths, 1 kitchen, 1 dining room
3. They say you should spend about 40% of your income on housing. That’s about $272.
4. You’ll need about $30 or $40 a month for the utilities, including electricity, gas, and telephone.
5. For more information: Real Estate Agent: Call Jesse Lee, J-E-S-S-E . TEACHING
SUGGESTIONS
TAPE SCRIPTS AND ANSWERS OBJECTIVES
Section II Background Information Task 1 Part A 1. Play the recording the first time . Ask the students to check if they know all the words and phrases. Ask them to circle those words or phrases that they don ’t know. 2. Play the recording a second time. Ask the students to find out the meanings of the words or phrases they don ’t know. They can do this by asking classmates or using a dictionary. 3. After the students have written down their new words, ask them to share their lists with other students. This can be done informally, in pairs, in small groups or in class. Part B This section provides speaking practice for using the technical terms provided. Task 1 Directions: Listen to and read after the recording. Take notes while
the teacher is explaining the text.
Real Estate Industry
Real estate is one of the basic means of livelihood; it is also a significant index of a country’s economic development and living standard.
TEACHING SUGGESTIONS
TAPE SCRIPTS
AND ANSWERS
With the development of private property ownership, real estate has become a major area of business. Purchasing real estate requires a significant investment, and each parcel of land has unique characteristics, so the real estate industry has evolved into several distinct domains: Appraisal,Brokerages, Development, Property management, Real estate marketing, Real estate investing, Relocation services, Corporate Real Estate. 参考译文：房地产是最根本的生活资料之一,也是衡量一国经济和生活水平的重要标志。

随着个人资产私有制的开展，房地产开展一个主要的商业领域。

购置房产需要重大的投资，而每宗地皮都有其自身的特征，因此房地产业就开展成为几个不同的领域：房地产估价、房地产中介、房地产开发、物业管理、房地产营销、房地产投资、安置效劳、企业地产。

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Task 2
Chart 2
Real Estate Sales up, Prices Soar
Prices of both new and existing homes continued to rise in most REFERENCE INFORMATION
Chinese cities in September, according to official data released on Tuesday.
Of a statistical pool of 70 major Chinese cities, 65 saw a month-on-month rise in the cost of new homes, down from 66 in August, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said.
According to the bureau, 63 cities reported month-on-month price gains for existing and second-hand homes in September, compared to 58 in August.
On a year-on-year basis, the cost of new homes rose in 69 cities last month, the same as the August figure, while 68 cities reported higher year-on-year prices for existing homes last month, also unchanged since August.
Growth rates in first-tier cities were significantly higher compared to second- and third-tier cities. New home prices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen rose by an average 1.4 percent month on month while those in 35 third-tier cities rose by 0.6 percent on average, according to the data.
Prices in 70 major and medium-sized cities dropped from a year earlier in September, according to the bureau's data. The data cover the nation's large and medium-sized cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, provincial capitals, and other cities.
Runaway prices led the government to issue guidelines in March to tighten control of the real estate sector, including higher transaction taxes, restrictions on purchases of multiple homes and higher down payments. But the guidelines failed to arrest the surge. The government is likely to expand its property tax trials amid recent hikes in home prices in many cities, according to experts. Government documents on reform have repeatedly touched upon the subject, further evidence that this approach is locked in, said Jia Kang, head of the fiscal science research institute under the Ministry of Finance.
Source: China daily (October 22, 2021)
Describing Bar Graph
A bar graph may be either horizontal or vertical. The important point to note about bar graphs is their bar length or height—the greater their length or height, the greater their value.
Bar graphs are one of the many techniques used to present data in a visual form so that the reader may readily recognize patterns or trends. Bar graphs usually present categorical and numeric variables grouped in class intervals. They consist of an axis and a series or labeled horizontal or vertical bars. The bars depict frequencies of different values of a variable or simply the different values themselves. The numbers on the x-axis of a bar graph or the y-axis of a column graph are called the scale.
When developing bar graphs, draw a vertical or horizontal bar for each category or value. The height or length of the bar will represent the number of units or observations in that category (frequency) or simply the value of the variable. Select an arbitrary but consistent width for each bar as well.
There are three types of graphs used to display time series data: •horizontal bar graphs,
•vertical bar graphs and
•line graphs.
All three of these types of graphs work well when you need to compare values. However, in general, data comparisons are best represented vertically.
Example 1 – Vertical bar graphs
Bar graphs should be used when you are showing segments of information. From the information given in the section on graph types, you will know that vertical bar graphs are particularly useful for time series data. The space for labels on the x-axis is small, but ideal for years,
minutes, hours or months. At a glance you can see from the graph that the scales for both the x- and y-axis increase as they get farther away from the origin. Figure 1 below shows the number of police officers in Crimeville from 1993 to 2001.
Figure 1. Number of police officers in Crimeville, 1993 to 2001
In Figure 1 you can see that the number of police officers decreased from 1993 to 1996, but started increasing again in 1996. The graph also makes it easy to compare or contrast the number of police officers for any combination of years. For example, in 2001 there were nine more police officers than in 1998.
One disadvantage of vertical bar graphs, however, is that they lack space for text labeling at the foot of each bar. When category labels in the graph are too long, you might find a horizontal bar graph better for displaying information.
Example 2 – Horizontal bar graphs
The horizontal bar graph uses the y-axis (vertical line) for labeling. There is more room to fit text labels for categorical variables on the y-axis. Figure 3 shows the number of students at Diversity College who are immigrants by their last country of permanent residence. The graph shows
that 100 students immigrated from China, 380 from France, and 260 from Brazil. Task 2 Chart 1
This activity focuses on the property sale.
1. Point to the chart. Ask the students to discuss the current housing
price.
2. Play the recording the first time. Say, now please listen to the
recording, taking notes if it is possible.
3. Check the notes. Do not make any comments.
4. Play the recording a second time. Check the answers.
Chart 2
This activity provides speaking and listening practice for talking about charts.
1. Point to the chart. Ask the students to tell their understanding of this
chart. The reference information may help them to better understand the chart.
TEACHING
SUGGESTIONS
2.Play the recording the first time.Say, now please listen to the
recording, taking notes if it is possible.
3.Check the notes. Do not make any comments.
4.Play the recording a second time. Check the answers.
Task 2
TAPE SCRIPTS
Directions: Look at the tables and charts below. For each table or
chart, there are four statements describing it. Listen and decide
whether the statements are true or false. Write “T〞for true or “F〞
for false. Take notes while listening.
Chart 1Property prices in major cities:2021/2/1
A.The growth rate in major cities has increased dramatically since
January 2021.
B.The year-on-year growth rate of the property prices has been falling
since January 2021.
C.The year-on-year growth rate reached the highest point at 11.3% in
January，2021.
D.The year-on-year comparison between 2021 and 2021 in January
shows that the growth rate in the latter was much higher than the
former.
Chart 2 Home price rises in 70 large and medium-sized cities
A.Housing prices in major Chinese cities rose 10.3 percent year-on-year
in July 2021, 1.1 percentage points higher than the increase in June
B.Property prices in the 70 large and medium-sized cities grew 11.4
percent in June, 1 percentage point lower than that of May.
C.Housing prices in major Chinese cities rose fastest in April.
D.Housing prices in major Chinese cities remained comparatively stable
year-on-year.
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Task2 Chart 1 A(F) B (T) C(F) D(F) Chart 2 A(F) B(T) C(T) D(F) Task 3
Passage 1 Tips for Buying a House
No matter what the market condition, consider these suggestions for buying a home.
1. Find the right real estate agent for you.
2. Visit the neighborhood. Don’t only visit the neighborhood during day time, visit the neighborhood at night. The character of the community might change, either for better or worse.
3. Find a good home inspector. Stay with the inspector while he or she walks through and around your prospective purchase and ask questions about anything that looks suspicious.
Passage 2
Tips for Finding a Best Apartment REFERENCE INFORMATION
ANSWERS
Here are some tips for finding the best apartment for you: 1. Location: Great apartments are in great areas. The first step in finding the right apartment is selecting an attractive area. Residences in upscale areas will be more expensive than those in less attractive areas. 2. Basic decisions: Set a budget for your apartment and stick to it. Then decide on the area you require and the type of unit you want - studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom or penthouse. 3. Visit the property: The next step is to personally visit the property. But don’t only examine the units and facilities. Tour the entire interior of the building. Then, walk around the perimeter of the property. 4. Speak to a residence: Ask to speak to at least one resident at the apartment complex or start up a conversation with someone while you are visiting. An existent resident will probably give you the best available information regarding the living experience at that property. Task 3 Part A
This part provides listening practice for understanding short passages. Passage 1 & Passage 2
1. Read the instructions.
2. Play the recording the first time. Say, now please fill in the blanks
with the missing information.
3. Play the recording a second time. Check the answers.
4. Play the recording the third time. Have the students circle the words
or phrases that they don ’t understand. Then read the tape scripts to the class and ask the students to raise their hands when you they come across any words or phrases that they don ’t understand. Write these words and phrases on the board.
5. Discuss the words and phrases with the class. Ask the students to explain each one in their own words, if possible. TEACHING
SUGGESTIONS
Part B
This part provides oral practice for using the key words and expressions.
Task 3
TAPE SCRIPTS
Part A
Directions: In this part, you will hear two passages. After each passag
e, there are some questions. The passages will be read twice. Listen ca
refully and then complete the answers to the questions given below.
Passage 1
Sun Hua, an office worker who’s spent two years in Beijing, plans to buy
a second-hand apartment on a mortgage. “Prices aren’t low. But I’m afraid
that if we don’t decide to buy soon, prices will rise again,〞Sun said.
Sun is one of thousands of potential home buyers in China who have
been worrying about the rising prices of urban apartments since the Spring
Festival in late January.
Chinese home prices began to pick up from one-year lows starting in
February. Second-hand home prices showed a similar trend, analysts said.
Figures provided by Beijing-based 5i5j Real Estate Service Co. showed
that second-hand home prices rose 1.53 percent month-on-month to
12,712 yuan ($1,859) per square meter in Beijing in May.
Notes:
1. Sun is one of thousands of potential home buyers in China who have
been worrying about the rising prices of urban apartment since the Spring
Festival in late January. 自去年一月下旬春节以来，孙小姐是中国数以
万计担忧房价上涨的潜在购房者之一。

Passage 2
Here are some tips to make the process of apartment hunting a little easier: 1. Know what you want. That involves knowing yourself, your needs and preferences.
2. Plan on an amount you are willing to spend.This will help reduce stress in the long run and also make finding an apartment easier because you will be able to narrow the options down.
3. Know what amenities are important to you. If you are trying to find
an apartment that takes pets, that is probably the most important thing to you. Figure out what is most important to you.
4. Speak to a resident. An existent resident will probably give you the best available information regarding the living experience at that property.
Notes:
1. This will help reduce stress in the long run and also make finding an apartment easier because you will be able to narrow the options down. 从长远来看，这可以减轻经济压力。

同时，因其可以缩小选择范围使得找住房更加容易。

Part B
Directions: In this part, you are supposed to answer the following questions concerning housing.
1.What’s your dream home?
2.When deciding whether to buy a house, which is the most important
factor for you to consider: the price, the quality, the neighbors, the location or any other factors?
3.What’s the current situation of the housing market in China?
4. Can you make a prediction of the real estate market in China for the next few months?
Task3 Passage 1 1. on a mortgage 2. starting in February 3. a similar trend 4. 5i5j Real Estate Service Co. 5. rose 1.53 percent/ 12,712 yuan Passage 2 1. make the process of apartment hunting 2. amount/ Speak to a resident 3. reduce stress 4. know what amenities are important to you 5. regarding the living experience Section III Housing Scenes Task 1
This section gives the students practice for understanding short
conversations.
1. Play the recording the first time. Say, now please choose the right
answer to each question .
2. Play the recording the second time. Check the answers .
3. Ask different pairs of students to recite the short conversations. ANSWERS TEACHING
SUGGESTIONS
Task1
TAPE SCRIPTS
Directions: In this task, you’ll hear five short conversations. After
each conversation, there is a recorded question. Both the
conversations and questions will be spoken only once. Listen carefully
and choose the right answer to the questions you hear.
1. M: I can’t wait to move in to the new apartment now! When do you
think the decoration will be finished?
W: It is supposed to be finished at the end of this month. But the
interior decorating of this building is limited to daytime only. So we
have to wait much longer till next month.
Q: When will they move into their new house?
2. M: I hear you are moving into a new apartment.
W: Yes. My neighbor plays the radio all night long, and I can’t sleep
well.
Q: Why is the woman going to move?
3. M: I heard you are living in a villa outside the city.
W: Yes, at first I was going to buy a house in the downtown area. But
I finally settled down in the rural district, because I really enjoy the
fresh air there.
Q: Where does the woman live?
4. M: When I told you I had a particular building in mind for you, this is
the one I was talking about.
W: Oh, my God. Can I buy it on mortgage?
Q: What was the woman going to do?
5. W: Can I rent a room for two weeks? I’m not sure whether I’ll stay for
a whole month.
M: Yes, it’s $150 a week, but only $400 a month.
W: How much will the woman pay if he rents the room for two
weeks? Task 1 1. B 2. C 4. A 5. C Task 2 Part A This part provides listening practice for understanding longer conversations. Conversation 1 & Conversation 2 1. Play the recording the first time. The students just listen. 2. Play the recording the second time. Say, now please choose the right answer to each question . 3. Check the answers. Part B This part provides oral practice for understanding longer conversations. Task 2
Part A
Directions: In this part you ’ll hear two longer conversations. After NEW WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS decoration n. 装修 be supposed to do 应该 villa n. 别墅 settle down 定居 interior adj. 内部的 ANSWERS
TEACHING
SUGGESTIONS
TAPE SCRIPTS
each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. Listen carefully and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
Conversation 1
M: W here are you living now, Mary?
W: W e are living on Main Street.
M: O h, it has good traffic service and is handy for the shops. Do you like your new house?
W: Y es, we do. It’s very cozy and comfortable. At first, we meant to buy a single-storey house.
M：Do you mean you are now living in a two-storey house?
W: Y es. And we prefer that way.
M: H ow many rooms are there?
W: There are two living rooms, one kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, one garage.
M: D o you have a nice yard?
W: Of course. Although it is not very big, we have enough space for gardening.
M: Y ou enjoy your gardening, don’t you?
W: Y es, I do. And my husband does, too. We like to have roses in the yard.
Questions:
1How many storeys does Mary’s house have?
2 How about the location of the house?
3 How many bedrooms are there in the house?
4 What plants do Mary and her husband like to grow in their garden?
5 Where do they grow plants?
Conversation 2
W: H ello Roger? This is Ann.
M: O h hi, Ann. How have you been? And how’s your new apartment working out?
W: Well, that’s what I’m calling about. You see, I’ve decided to look for a new place.
M: O h, what’s the problem with your place now?
W: I t’s a little far from campus, and the commute is just killing me. Do you think you could help?
M: A ll right. So, what kind of place are you looking for?
W: W ell, I’d like to share an apartment with one or two roommates within walking distance to school.
M: Okay, what’s your budget like? I mean how much do you want to spend on rent?
W: U h, somewhere under $200 a mon th. Oh, and I’d prefer to rent a furnished apartment.
M: W ell, I know there’s an apartment complex around the corner. I’ll drop by there on my way to class today.
Questions:
1What is the main topic of the conversation?
2 Why doesn’t Ann like her current apartment?
3 How much does Ann want to pay for rent?
4 What kind of place is she looking for?
5 How is Roger going to help her?
1. It has good traffic service and is handy for the shops. 交通便利，购物方便。

2. I t’s a l ittle far from campus, and the commute is just killing me. 离学校有点远，乘车往返烦透了。

Task 2 Conversation 1 1. B
3.D Conversation 2 1. B 3.A Task3 This task provides listening practice.
Dialogue 1
1. Read the instructions and write in a number from 1 to 5 in front of
each sentence according to the sequence you hear them.
2. Play the recording. Before playing the recording, remind the students
that they will only listen for one time. Tell them that taking notes may help them understand what they are hearing.
3. Check the answers. TEACHING
SUGGESTIONS ANSWERS
ANSWERS
Dialogue 2
1.Read the instructions and write in a number from 1 to 5 in front of
each sentence according to the sequence you hear them. Remind the
students that they will hear only five pieces of instruction, so two
blanks will remain empty.
2.Play the recording. Before playing the recording, remind the students
that they will only listen for one time. Tell them that taking notes may
help them understand what they are hearing.
3.Check the answers.
Task 3
TAPE SCRIPTS
Direction: In this task, you will hear two dialogues, listen carefully
and number the sentences in the order that you hear them.
Dialogue 1
W: I am looking for my first home. Can you give me some advice that
I should be aware of?
M: M y pleasure. The most important consideration should be the sales
price of the home. Next, you should take a serious look at the
neighborhood itself. Check the house located in a convenient area. In
addition, you should visit the area in the day time, as well as the night.
Finally, perhaps most importantly, don't get caught up in “house
fever〞and commit to buying more than you can afford.
W: T hanks a lot.
M: Y ou’re welcome.
Dialogue 2
M: I am wondering if there is any law that protects the tenants’ rights.
W: O f course. If your apartment or house has any problems, the law says that you should do the following things: firstly, tell your landlord about the problem. Then, wait thirty days for the repairs to be made. M: B ut if the landlord does not fix the problem within thirty days, how can I deal with it? W: Y ou can have the repairs done by yourself. Make sure you keep the receipts for all the costs, and then deduct the total amount from your next rental payment. M: T hanks a lot. W: Y ou ’re welcome. Task 3
Dialogue 1
Dialogue 2
___3___ Check the location.
___1___ Consider the price.
___5___ Don ’t get caught up in “house fever 〞. ___4___ Visit the area.
___2___ Take a look at the neighborhood.
ANSWERS
Section IV language points Task 1 This Task provides useful sentences handling the Housing matter. 1. Play the recording for the first time. The students just listen. 2. Play the recording a second time. Say, now, please read after the tape. 3. Play the recording the third time. Ask the students to recite the sentences. Task 1
Directions: Here are some useful sentences for dealing with a housing agency or a landlord. Listen carefully and repeat them.
Inquiring about a house or an apartment
May I have some information about the house or apartment for sale/ for rent?
Does your house/apartment have good plumbing/ parking/ view/ quiet neighbors?
How about the appliances/ utilities?
Do I have to pay a security deposit/ cleaning fee/ agency fee?
How many bedrooms/ bathrooms/ does it have?
How much is the rent?
Describing your residence
I live with my family/ a roommate in a big/ small house/ apartment.
I like/ don ’t like it because it ’s cozy/ (un) comfortable/ small/ clean/ dirty/ quiet/ noisy/ cheap/ expensive/ safe/ old/ new.
TAPE SCRIPTS TEACHING
SUGGESTIONS
It has two bedrooms/ bathrooms/ nice-new-old furniture/ decorations/ electric heating/ a garage/ carpeting/ a kitchen/ a laundry room/ a refrigerator.. I have to pay rent/ cleaning fee every month/ week. Task 2 Part A This part provides listening practice for understanding dialogues concerning housing. 1. Play the recording for the first time. the students just listen. 2. Play the recording a second time. Say, now, please fill in the blanks. 3. Play the recording the third time. Check the answers. Part B This part provides oral practice for understanding dialogues concerning housing. Task 2
Part A
Directions: Here are some useful conversations concerning housing. Listen carefully, fill in the blanks with the missing information and recite them.
Calling about the apartment
W: I ’m calling about the apartment for rent.
M: Y es. Do you have any questions?
W: D oes the rent include utilities?
M: I t includes gas. You must pay for electricity. TEACHING
SUGGESTIONS
TAPE SCRIPTS
W: W hen can I see it?
M: A nytime.
W: H ow about tomorrow evening at six?
M: O K. The address is 609 Holly Lane. My name’s Oscar Lopez.
W: T hank you, Mr. Lopez.
Showing the apartment
W: D id you just paint it? I smell fresh paint.
M: Y es, we painted it last weekend.
W: M ay I see the kitchen?
M: S ure. This way, please.
W: I s the refrigerator new?
M: Y es. We bought it last year.
W: W here’s the bathroom?
M: Next to the closet.
W: O h. There’s no bathtub.
M: N o, only a shower.
W: W ell, thank you for y our time. I’ll think it over and call you tomorrow evening.
Signing a lease
W: H ello, Mr. Lopez? This is Susan Silver. I’ve decided to rent your apartment.
M: W hy don’t you come over tomorrow evening to sign the lease?
W: W hat does the lease say?
M: B asically, it says that you agree to live in the apartment for a year, to take care of it, to pay for damage, and not to keep any pets. Don’t forget to bring $450 with you $225 for the first month’s rent and $225 for the security deposit.
W: F ine. Will you return the security deposit?
M: I’ll keep it until you move out. You’ll get it back if there is no damage done.
W: D o I have to pay for everything that goes wrong? M: N ot for normal wear and tear like a leaking faucet. Only if you cause the damage. W: I see. Calling to complain to the landlord W: H ello, this is Kim Luck calling. I’m one of your tenants. I have one problem. M: Y es. What is it? W: T he refrigerator isn’t working . M: W hat did you do to it? W: Y ou know that it’s very old! M: I ’ll send someone to look at it tomorrow. W: T omorrow! But all my food will spoil! M: I’m sorry. It’s late. There’s nothing I can do now. Section V Simulated Class Training Task 1 This task provides exercises for using the key words concerning housing. 1. Ask the students to complete the task. 2. Check the answers. 3. Ask the students to explain the words in English Task 1
1- D
2- I
3- J
4- L
5- A
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6- E 7- F 8- B 9- C 10- N 11- M 12- K 13- H 14- G Task 2 This task provides dictation practice for the students. 1. Play the recording the first time. The students just listen. 2. Play the recording a second time. Say, now please write down what you hear. 3. Play the recording the third time. Check the answers. Task 2
Directions: In this task, you will hear a passage three times. Listen carefully to the first reading. When it is being read the second time, you should write down what you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written down.
One TV program i n the UK, called “Changing rooms 〞 , is very popular. One family takes a room in another family’s house and they change the look of the room. Sometimes they change it completely. Sometimes people are very happy with the new room; sometimes they don’t like the changes at all.
TEACHING
SUGGESTIONS
TAPE SCRIPTS
Task 3 This task provides oral practice for the students. 1. Read the instructions for the activity. 2. Ask the student to read the reference information loudly. 3. Ask the students to work in groups and make up a dialogue according to the information given. 4. Choose several groups to give the performance before the class. Section VI Funny Time Task 1 It is suggested that this task be assigned as homework.
ACROSS DOWN
1. apartment
2. laundry
2. large
3. kitchen
4. utilities
5. bedroom
6. hot
7. rent TEACHING SUGGESTIONS
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SUGGESTIONS。