大学英语听力原文(第二版)
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Unit 2 Fun with Language
PartA
Communicative Function
Opening and Closing a Conversation
In everyday life, we often have to open and close a conversation.
This exercise focuses on how people perform these communicative functions. Listen to the recording.and decide if the first sentence of each short dialogue you hear begins the opening or the closing of a conversation.
Tick the answer.
1. — It's been a really wonderful evening.Thank you very much for inviting us. — I'm glad you enjoyed it.
— Maybe we could get together sometime at my home.
— Sounds nice.
2. — Great party, isn't it?
— Yeah, really.
— You look familiar to me. Have we met before?
— I'm afraid not.
3. — I'm afraid I have to go now.
— So soon? Well, I enjoyed our talk together.
— Me too.
4. — Excuse me, could you tell me the time?
— It's half past 5 by my watch.
— Thank you very much.
— You're welcome.
5. — Is this seat taken?
— Oh, let me move my stuff.
— Aren't you Jack Brown? I'm Bill, Bill Stone.
— Oh, hello, Bill. Fancy meeting you here!
6. — Hi, Jack. So good to see you.
— Oh, hi, Andy. It's been quite a while since we saw each other last.How're things with you?
— Just fine. What've you been doing these years?
— Well, I've been studying for my PhD degree here at the university.
— That's wonderful.
Listening Strategy
Distinguishing Between Similar Sounds
It is important to distinguish between similar sounds while s like Jean and Jane, figures like 18 and 80 can sound quite alike.Titles like Mrs. and Miss can also be confusing.
Listen to the recording and underline the word you hear in each sentence.
1. May I introduce Miss Jones to you?
2. John Davis was born in California in 1930.
3. I can't agree with you more.
4. My birthday is on June 20th.
5. Paul, is your sister married?
6. Look, here comes Mr. Black, our sales manager.
7. Bob isn't in the library right now.
8. Mr. Taylor is said to be leaving for South Africa soon.
9. Pass me the beer, please.
10. I was wondering if you could help Anna with her music lessons.