高职高专英语 新思维技能拓展 第一册 答案

Resource Package for Teaching Activities
Unit OneMeeting For The First Time
Section One Listening Comprehension
Section A:
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. B
Section B:
9. B 10. D
Section Two Supplementary Reading
I. Keys:
1. In term of aircrafts damage and deaths per passenger mile.
2. One in every 10 million people
3. 974 people died.
II. Keys:
1. To carry goods.
2. In the 19th century.
3. It was too expensive.
4. Cheap day excursion trains became popular and seaside resorts grew rapidly. The railways also provided thousands of new jobs, and even changed the time. SectionThreeBuilding Blocks Of English
1. 形容词
1) unhappy 2) unfair 3) unkind 4) unknown 5) uncertain
7) impossible 8) impolite 9) inactive 10) dishonest 11) insensitive
2. 名词和动词
11) disobey 12) misunderstand
13) misinterpret 14) unpack 15) disconnect 16) disqualify 17) distrust
18) disapprove
Section Four Grammar in Use
I. Keys:
1-5 DADBB 6-10 BCBAD 11-15 ADACC
Section Five Practical Writing
I. Keys:
A Large House to Share
Near Binjiang Road and The City Park Subway Station, quiet, 2large bedrooms with garden, Central-heated, furnished, non-smoker/college student preferable, 110 US. dollars p/w,call 2844-7611, Mrs. Eller
A Large House to Share
Binjiang Rd.—The City Park Subway Station, quiet, 2lrgbr with garden, Ch, furn, non-smoker/college student preferable, 110 US.dollars p/w,call 2844-7611, Mrs. Eller Unit TwoFashion And Shopping
Section One Listening Comprehension
Section A
1. B
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. C
Section B
9. C 10. A
Section Two Supplementary Reading
I. Keys:
1. C
2. B
3.C
4.D
5. B
II. Keys:
1. It’s very strict in selecting ingredients and emphasis on seasoned foods.
2. It is tasty, nutritious, easy to digest, and anti-carcinogenic.
3. Medicinal dishes are cooked with edible medicinal herbs.
4. It’s conducive to one’s health and longevity.
SectionThreeBuilding Blocks Of English
1. 形容词
1) unable/disable
2) unsuccessful 3) illogical 4) unsatisfied / dissatisfied 5) disagreeable
6) inaccurage 7) impatient 8) irregular 9) non-native 10) disorderly
11) uncommon
2. 名词和动词
1) imbalance 2) displeasure 3) inefficiency 4) unconcern 5) disagree 6) maltreat
7) non-exist 8) uncover 9) unlock 10) misjudge
Section Four Grammar in Use
I. Keys:
1-5 CACBB 6-10 BA BBD 11-15 BADDA
Section Five Practical Writing
I. Keys:
Noticeof Lecture
There will be a lecture given by a well-known professor, Mr. John Smith, in the lecture hall at 7p.m. next Friday. The subject is about the development of global economy and the industryfuture of China. If you are interested, please ask Li Ming for tickets. He will be available in Room 402, Building 2, from 7 o’clock to 9 o’clock every evening.
The Student Union Dec. 20, 2010
Unit ThreeTravel Arrangement
Section One Listening Comprehension
Section A:
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. C
8. B
Section B:
9. D 10. C
Section Two Supplementary Reading
I. Keys:
1. Qufu is the birthplace of Confucius.
2. He was the greatest thinker, educator and statesman in Chinese history and the originator of Confucianism.
3. Qufu is located in the south part of Shandong province and is a joint place of mountainous area in middle part and a plain area in west part of Shandong.
4. Many rivers and springs join in the southeast and will never dry up. Because of its good geographical situation.
5. The Confucius’Temple, the Kong Family’s Mansion and the Confucius’ Cemetery. II. Keys:
1. T
2. F
3.F
4.F
5. T
SectionThreeBuilding Blocks Of English
I. Keys:
1. mistaken
2. examined
3. appeared
4. advertise
5. familiarize
II. Keys:
1. mothering
2. houses
3. fingered
4. tastes
5. hand
Section Four Grammar in Use
I. Keys:
1-5 ACCAA 6-10 ADDBC 11-15 BDACC
Section Five Practical Writing
I. Keys:
Telephone Message Note
Dec. 2, 2010
Dear Mr. White,
Your friend Mr. Johnson called from Tailandwhen you were away for business. Mr. Johnson said that he would fly to Guangzhou tomorrow. He hopes that you will go to the airport and pick up him. The plane will arrive at 14.20, and the flight number is CZ71667.
John
Unit FourCustoms and Traditions
Section One Listening Comprehension
Section A:
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. D 6 D 7. A 8. B
Section B:
9. B 10.D
Section Two Supplementary Reading
I. Keys:
1. He goes to Germany on business.
2. He comes from Birmingham, Britain.
3. Mr.Wolf or an experiences person in the Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Division.
4. He will be free at anytime on 19th, 20th and 21st, May.
II. Keys:
1. He was the doorman of a club in a big city.
2. They wanted to know the time.
3. It was really annoying.
4. His friend suggested him buying a big clock and put it on the wall.
5. No, because people kept asking him as “Is the clock right?”.
SectionThreeBuilding Blocks Of English
I. Keys:
1. appreciated
2. discouraged
3.judge
4. apologized
5. encouraged
6. memorize
7. translated8. expected9. affect 10. thinking;
Section Four Grammar in Use
I. Keys:
1-5CACBA 6-10AAABC 11-15BCCCB
Section Five Practical Writing
I. Keys:
NOTICE
The School Painting Hobby Group is organizing all the members to go to the BaiyunMountain to sketch this Saturday. We plan to spend one day on the mountain, so please make sure that you take your painting equipment as well as some food and drinks. We are scheduled to meet at the school gate at 8:00 am this Saturday, and we will then walk to the Mountain.
All the exchange students who are interested in painting are welcomed to join us. Don’t be late, please.
School Painting Hobby Group
May 18, 2010 Unit FiveGlobal Family
Section A:
1. C
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. C
Section B:
9. D 10. C
Section Two Supplementary Reading
I. Keys:
1. C
2. B
3.C
4.A
5.A
6.A
7. A
II. Keys:
1. T
2. F
3.F
4. T
SectionThreeBuilding Blocks Of English
I. Keys:
1. weight
2. government
3. solution
4. permission
5. explanation
6. amusement
7. entrance
8. carelessness
9. appearance 10. hesitation
Section Four Grammar in Use
I. Keys:
1-5CBADA 6-10DBBCD 11-15BADAC
Section Five Practical Writing
I. Keys:
Sales Department Memo
To: Director/Manager of Every Department
From: John Green, Sales Manager
Date: June 2, 2011
Subject: Discuss the Sales Plan for the 3rd Quarter of 2011
This department has made a sales plan for the 3rd quarter of 2011. It is going to hold a meeting to discuss it in the Meeting Room of the company at 1.00pm on June 5. We hope the director or manager of every department will attend. If you cannot be present, please notify the secretary of Sales Department in advance. Thank you.
Unit SixCampus Life
Section A:
1. C
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. B
Section B:
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. C 10. A
Section Two Supplementary Reading
I. Keys:
1. Simple courtesy appears to be on the decline in Britain’s workplaces and bad manners are becoming the normal at work.
2. Almost two thirds.
3. They think it is acceptable.
4. More than half.
5. The big pressure of work.
II. Keys:
1. T
2. F
3.F
4.T
5.T
6.F
7.F
8. T
SectionThreeBuilding Blocks Of English
I. Keys:
1. costly
2. economic
3. chemical
4. friendly
5. practical
6. uncomfortable
7. unimaginative
8. incorrect
9. economical 10. responsible;
Section Four Grammar in Use
I. Keys:
1-5BBAAB 6-10BACDA 11-15DBCDC
Section Five Practical Writing
I. Keys:
Note for Sick Leave
Apr.10
Professor Li,
I want to be excused from attending your lecture today due to the bad cough. I saw the doctor yesterday and he advised a rest of three days.
Hoping you can excuse my non-attendance.
Enclosed is the Doctor’s Certificate of Advice.
Zhang Bin
Unit SevenA Parting Gift
Section One Listening Comprehension
Section A:
1. B
2. D
3. D
4. A
5. D
Section B:
6. A
7. D
8. A
9. C 10. B
Section Two Supplementary Reading
I. Keys:
1. D
2. C
3.A
4.B
5. D
II. Keys:
1. Ms. Jones noticed a beautiful cotton dress.
2. Forty pounds.
3. She had continued to speak only about the dress for a week.
4. Yes, he did.
5. It was still there in the window of the shop after a week.Ms. Jones thought nobody else wants this dress, so she did not want it either. SectionThreeBuilding Blocks Of English
I. Keys:
1. bravery
2. stranger
3. Cruelty
4. truth
5. satisfaction
6. unselfishness
7. width
8. height
9. accident 10. beauty
1. efficiency 1
2. the poor 1
3. socialism 1
4. Germany 1
5. freedom
Section Four Grammar in Use
I. Keys:
1-5DCBAB 6-10DDDDC 11-15 ABABD
Section Five Practical Writing
I. Keys:
Good News
In order to celebrate the New Year of 2011, our company has decided to hold a football friendly match organized by the Welfare Department in the City Sports
Centre at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon on 31st December, 2010. The two teams are: the Planning Department vs. the Sales Department. A famous referee will be invited to the match. Anyone in our company will be welcome.
Administration Office
December 25, 2010
Unit EightCampus and Study Environment
Section One Listening Comprehension
Section A:
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. C
Section B:
6. C
7. A
8. C
9. B 10. A
Section Two Supplementary Reading
I. Keys:
1. to produce an adequate profit; to provide suitable food and beverage service within the hotel; to help support the role of the hotel in the community
2. competitive advantage
3. fast, polite, professional and of top quality
4. the standard in other sections
II. Keys:
1. The three great pyramids are at Giza, in the Egyptian desert
2. They were built 4,000 years ago.
3. It’s about 480 feet high.
4. They were constructed by stones.
5. Approximately, 2.3 million blocks of stone were used.
III. Keys:
1. T
2. T
3. F
SectionThreeBuilding Blocks Of English
I. Keys:
1. farther
2. easily
3. clearly
4. better
5. more slowly
6. quickly
7. elder; older
8. more, fatter
9. the more careful 10. widely Section Four Grammar in Use
I. Keys:
1-5 ABCDA 6-10 CDACA 11-15 ACDBA
Section Five Practical Writing
I. Keys:
Dear LiHua,
I learned from Wang Ping that you graduated with high honors from SunYat-senUniversity. Congratulations!
I can imagine how proud of you your parents are now. They have been anxiously hoping to witness your brilliant success. As I understand, you will continue studies in the United States soon. I wish you greater success in your studies and research work. Yours Sincerely,
(Your Name)
Unit NineHealthy Eating
Section One Listening Comprehension
Section A:
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. B
Section B:
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. C 10. C
Section Two Supplementary Reading
I. Keys:
1. Boston
2. itwas their first trip away home
3. Boston’s historic places
4. a stranger
5. Go three blocks and turn to your left. You can’t miss it.
6. the church wasn’t there
7. Go three blocks and turn to your left. You can’t miss it!
8. everything in Boston was three blocks and a left turn away
9. Go three blocks and turn to your left. You can’t miss it
II. Keys:
1. He works as a secretary in the English Department.
2.To make sure everyone has the things they need to make their life here function easily. It doesn’t always go as planned, but such is life.
3. To help students get registered for classes, learn about the department or just to help
them get to know some of the roads around campus,
4. Try to pinch pennies until faculty members scream.
5. He likes his job and the people he works with.
SectionThreeBuilding Blocks Of English
I. Keys:
1.lengthened
2.shorten
3. fooled
4. fasten
5. popularize
6. loosen
7. finances
8. intensified
9. differ 10. clarify
Section Four Grammar in Use
I. Keys:
1-5 BCCDC 6-10 ABCDC 11-15 DDCBD
Section Five Practical Writing
To: Holiday Inn <marketing@>
From: John Smith <js456@>
Date: Dec. 10, 2005
Subject: Cancellation of Hotel Booking
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m writing to inform you that I would like to cancel my reservation of two single rooms from Dec. 12 to 15 in your hotel. Please note that the reservation was made in the name of John Smith on Dec. 5. Since I have changed my schedule, I feel extremely sorry for the inconvenience that I may have caused you.
Apart from this, I want to know whether I should pay the cancellation penalty. Your early reply will be highly appreciated. Thank you.
Yours Faithfully,
John Smith
Unit Ten Eco-homes
Section One Listening Comprehension
Section A:
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. A
Section B:
6. C
7. A
8. A
9. A 10. B
Section Two Supplementary Reading
I. Keys:
1.If you try to visit a doctor, teacher, hairdresser, or to go to a popular restaurant, you should also call to make appointment.
2. In the US, people like others to be on time for business appointments, while for private parties it is advisable to be a little late.
3.If you could not arrive on time for an appointment, you can change or cancel it immediately.
II. Keys:
1. T
2. F
3.T
4.F
5. T
SectionThreeBuilding Blocks Of English
I. Keys:
1. developing
2. unexpected
3. absorbed
4. amused, interesting
5. annoying
6. additional
7. attractive
8. organizational
9. satisfactory
10. beneficial 11. comparable 12. competitive 13. decisive 14. distinguished 15. honorable
Section Four Grammar in Use
I. Keys:
1-5 DDACB 6-10 BCCAC 11-15 CCBBA
Section Five Practical Writing
I. Keys:
Dear Residents,
In order to enrich the life of the residents, the Committee of the community has arranged a special activity next weekend.
We plan to go to a farm to pick apples from 8 to 11 next Saturday morning. All the residents in the community can join. Those interested in the activity have to sign up in the office before 5 pm next Thursday. In addition, it’s suggestedtaking a hat and gloves with you.
Welcome to take an active part in the activity.
Wish you a wonderful time!
The Committee of the Community
Sep. 17, 2010
Transcriptsfor Section One
Unit OneMeeting For The First Time
M: NO, thanks. I’d rather have a cup of tea.
Q: What would the man like to have?
2. M: Shall we have something special for a change?
W: How about Japanese Food? I know a famous restaurant.
Q: what are the two speakers probably going to do?
3. W: John, listen. It’s the final call for Flight CA102.
M: Yes. Let’s hurry. Where is Gate 9?
Q: Where at the two speakers?
4. M: Can I rent a room for two weeks? I am not sure whether I stay for a whole month.
W: Yes. It’s $ 150 a week, but only $ 400 a month.
Q: How much will the main pay if he rents the room for two weeks?
5. W: Hello, I am Mary, but haven’t we met before?
M: No, I am new here. I just start working with this company.
Q: What can we learn about the man from the conversation?
6 W: Did you buy the type of computer you wanted?
M: No, I didn’t. it was too expensive.
Q: Why didn’t the man buy the computer?
7 M: I wish we had taken an umbrella.
W: that’s my fault. I thought it wouldn’t rain today.
Q: What happened to the two speakers?
8 M: When does the next train leave for New York?
W: Trains leave New York every hour. You’ve just missed the 8:30 train by five minutes.
Q: When will the next train leave for New York?
W: Good morning, British Airways. How can I Help you?
M: Good morning. I’ve a returned ticket to Rome. It’s open. I’d like to confirm my flight.
W: What date do you want to travel?
M: Thursday, 26 November.
W: The first flight departs at 2 p.m. it arrives in Rome at 5:20 p.m.
M: Is there a later flight?
W: Yes, there’s one at 4 p.m. arriving in Rome at 7:30 p.m.
M: Yes, thank you, that’s fine.
W: What course are you traveling?
M: Err, economy.
W: is that one seat?
M: Yes.
Questions 9 and 10 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.
9. Where does the man want to travel?
10. Which flight does the man want to take?
Unit TwoFashion And Shopping
’s tickets are half price.
W: OK, I’d like two adults and three children’s please.
Q: How much does one child ticket cost?
2. M: Excuse me, would you mind if I use your computer?
W: Help yourself. It’s on the table over there.
Q: What does the woman mean?
3. W: I here It’s going to snow this afternoon.
M: Going to snow? The ground is already wet.
Q: What can we learn from the man’s reply?
4. M: I was hoping that we would see George here today.
W: He was planning to come, but then his wife’s father fell down some stairs and he had to take him to a doctor.
Q: Who was injured?
5. M: Good morning, I’d like to speak to Mr. Adams, please. This is Edward Miller at
the Sun ValleyHealthCenter.
W: Mr. Miller, my husband isn’t at home now. I can give you his business phone, thought, if you’d like to call him at work.
Q: Where’s Mr. Adams now?
6. W: Our bedroom needs cleaning. Shall we clean it now?
M: Thank you, but I can do it myself.
Q: What does the woman offer to do?
7. M: Linda, do you work in the same office with Peter?
W; No, I don’t. But we are on the same floor.
Q: What can we learn form the conversation?
8. M: What will you do if you are not successful in the interview?
W: If I’m not. I’ll have to go to work on the farm for my father, instead of working in that company.
Q: What will the woman do if she fails the interview?
M: Any message for me, Miss White?
W: Just one Mr. Brown. You had a phone call from someone called Smith, Mary Smith.
M: Smith? I don’t know anyone called Smith, What did she say?
W: She would not say anything, but it sounded important. I told her you would call her as soon as you came back.
M: Well, I think I’d better do it then. Have you got her telephone number?
W: Yes, it’s 44356793.
M: Have you written it down?
W: I always do. It’s on your desk.
M: Thank you.
9. Who made the telephone call?
10. What did the woman take down?
Unit ThreeTravel Arrangement
M: Oh, he went out to lunch at noon and will not come back until 3:30.
Q: What time does the meeting start?
2. W: Reception Desk. Can I help you?
M: Yeah, hi, this is Room 327. Is your dinning room still open?
Q: Where are the two speakers?
3. W: Did you meet the new English teacher yesterday?
M: I’ve been sick for three days.
Q: What did the man mean?
4. W: Oh, I’ve got a headache.
M: You’d better go to the clinic, can I help you?
Q: What did the man suggest the woman do?
5. W: Thank you very much for such splendid dinner.
M: I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Q: When does the conversation probably take place?
6. W: Mr. Smith, this is the ticket for your flight to New York.
M: Thank you. Please get all my documents ready for the trip.
Q: What does the man ask the woman to do?
7. W: We need three copies of this report. Shall I do the coping now?
M: Don’t bother. I can do it myself. Thanks, anyway.
Q: What does the woman offer to do?
8. W: Hello, Sir. May I take your order now?
M: Sorry, I haven’t decided yet. A friend of mine is coming.
Q: What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?
W: Hi, Jack. How was your weekend?
M: Fine. I went back to my hometown.
W: What did you do there? May I ask?
M: I went to visit my middle school and saw some of my old classmates and teachers.
We had a nice talk.
W: How wonderful! What else did you do there?
M: We went climbing the mountains, too. And the scenery there was very beautiful.
Mary, what about your weekend?
W: I got a bad cold. I could do nothing but lie in bed.
M: Oh, dear! You are really unlucky.
9: Where did Jack go last weekend?
10. How did Mary spend her weekend?
Unit FourCustoms and Traditions
Education.
M: I’m sorry. Mrs., Berkeley, Mr. Adams is at lunch. Would you like to leave a message?
Q: Who works for the Board of Education?
2. W: Since it’s raining so hard, let’s go in and see a new exhibit.
M: That’s a good idea. Mary Gosse is one of my favorite painters.
Q: Where did the conversation probably take place?
3. W: The sweater I bought last week cost me 50 dollars.
M: Really? I bought it on sale.
Q: What does the man say about the sweater?
4. W: Can I turn the television off?
M: I’m in the middle of watching a program.
Q: What does the man mean?
5. M: Helen, can you give me the document on our sales, please?
W: Certainly, I’ll do it right away.
Q: What does the man ask the woman to do?
6. M: I telephoned you at 9 o’clock this morning, but you weren’t in your office. W: I was driving to the airport to meet a friend.
Q: What was the woman doing at 9 o’clock this morning?
7. M: John is not good at maths. Maybe he needs a tutor to get him through the class. W: That could be true, but I think we should talk with him first.
Q: What are the two persons probably going to do?
8. M: That was a really interesting movie. I hope you enjoyed it too.
W: Well, I fell asleep just after it started.
Conversation
W: Hello, Sales Department.
M: Good morning, this is Blue Sky Electronics.
W; Good morning, what can I do for you?
M: I’d like to find out if you’ve delivered the goods we ordered.
W: May I have the code number of your order, please?
M: NK 04.
W: NK 04, just a moment, please. Yes, it was sent to you yesterday. You’ll get it soon. M: That’s fine, thanks.
W: Is three’s anything else I can do for you?
M: Not at the moment, thanks. Goodbye.
9. What does the man want to find out about the order?
10. What do we know about the goods the man ordered?
Unit FiveGlobal Family
W: Another ten miles? We’ve already walked 20 miles from the school. I can’t walk any more.
Q: How far way is the village from the school?
2. M: If I were you, I’d ride a bike to work. Taking a crowded bus during rush hours
is really terrible.
W: Thank you for your advice, but my bike has got a flat type.
Q: How would the woman most probably get to work?
3. W: I wish I had the time to call home as often as you do.
M: Yes, I really like to keep in touch with my family.
Q: What does the man often do?
4. W: I think I will take the half-day tour of the city.
M: Why not the whole day?
Q: What does the man suggest?
5. M: I wonder I could borrow your bicycle.
W: You certainly could if I had one.
Q: What does the woman mean?
6. W: Have you known Mr. Johnson for a long time?
M: Yes, quite some time, about tow or three years.
Q: What can we learn form the conversation?
7. M: Sorry, Madam. I’m afraid Diana is busy in the whole afternoon.
W: But Diana always does my hair.
Q: What does the woman imply?
8. W: Shall I invite Tom over for dinner this weekend?
M: No, he is now on the business trip.
Q: What does the man mean?
W: Good afternoon, sir. May I help you?
M: Good afternoon. We’ve got a reservation.
W: May I know your name, please?
M: Bill Anderson. That is A-N-D-E-R-S-O-N.
W: Just a minute, please. Yes, four people for two weeks, right?
M: Yes, where are the rooms?
W: One double-room is on the third floor and two single rooms on the fourth.
M: Can we go to our rooms now?
W: Please fill out the registration form first. We’ll send the suitcases to your rooms. M: All right.
9. How many rooms has the man booked?
10. What does the woman ask the an to do?
Unit SixCampus Life
M: yes, but they finally agreed to knock 10% off the price. So I bought it.
Q: How much did the man pay for the car?
2. M: Could you please tell me how much postage is needed for this parcel to London?
W: I’ll just weigh it for you, sir. That’ll be three dollars fifty.
Q: Where does the conversation probably take place?
3. W: What kind of fruit would you like, apples or oranges?
M: Neither. Actually, I prefer bananas to any other fruit.
Q: What did the man mean?
4. W: Janet is quite interested in camping, isn’t she?
M: Yes, she often goes for weeks at a time.
Q: What does the woman say about Janet?
5. M: Are you planning to buy a new car this year?
W: A new car? That’s impossible. I’ve just bought a new apartment.
Q: What does the woman mean?
M: Excuse me, I’d like to go to the ScienceMuseum, but I don’t know how to use this ticket machine.
W: Well, just press this button. It’s two dollars.
M: Thanks.
W: The train is coming soon. Please wait a moment.
M: All right. How often do the trains come at this time of the day?
W: Usually they come about every six minutes.
M: Okay and where should I get off?
W: Just get off at the Science Museum Station. That’s five stops from here.
M: I’ve got it. Thanks for your help.
W: You’re welcome.
6. Where does the man want to go?
7. How often do the trains come at this time of the day?
Conversation 2
W: could I speak to David Evens, please?
M: Hello, David Evens is here.
W: Hi, it’s me, Jane.
M: Hi, you’ve arrived then.
W: Yes, I checked in a few minutes ago.
M: What’s that hotel like?
W: It’s very clean and comfortable. I have a wonderful view of the harbor from my window.
M: How was your journey?
W: Oh, not too bad.
M: I’m coming to see you. How do I get to the hotel?
W: It’s very easy to find. It’s near the harbor.
M: Ok, I’ll see you on Saturday then, Be good.
W: yes, bye.
M: Bye.
8 Where is the hotel located?
9. When will the two speakers meet?
10 What are the two speakers doing?
Unit SevenA Parting Gift
M: Yes, we’ve booked the tickets. We wanted to drive but we have problems with our car and we can’t afford to fly.
Q: How will the man travel to New York?
2. M: Jim has a bad cold, Miss Grey, so he must stay in bed for a week.
W: That’s good news for him.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
3. M: Where do you want to go for your dinner?
W: Is there anything wrong with the restaurant at the corner?
Q: What does the woman mean?
4. M: could I speak to Miss Green, please? It’s from the travel agency.
W: Oh, sorry. She is not in the office. She called me up in the bank just now.
Q: Where is Miss Green most probably now?
5. W: I’m going to Chicago, what’s it like there?
M: Everything is OK, except for the terrible climate.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
W: Excuse me?
M: Yes, madam. Can I help you?
W: Could you tell me where the bank is?
M: It’s upstairs, across from the coffee bar.
W: Thanks. Do you know what time it opens?
M: It should be open now. it opens at 8 a. m.
W: Good! And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city center?
M: Every half hour. And you just missed one.
W: Oh dear! Then I will have to wait for another 30 minutes. Thank you very much! M: That’s OK.
6. Where is the bank?
7. How often do the buses leave for the city center?
Conversation 2
W: I would like to apply for a secretarial position.
M: Very well. Do you know any shorthand?
W: No, but I can write very fast.
M: Can you use a typewriter and other office machines?
W: No, but I’ll be glad to learn how to use them
M: Yes, I see. This is a full-time job. Can you work every day from nine to five?
W: Oh, no. I’m a student at the university and I have to study most of the time. I can only work part-time.
M: I couldn’t possibly hire you. You can’t take shorthand; you can’t type and you can only work part-time. Why did you apply for a full-time secretarial job?
W: Well, I thought you might be able to arrange something special for your daughter, Dad.
8. What’s the relationship between the two speakers?
9. What do we know about the girl?
10. What kind of job does the girl want to have?
Unit EightCampus and Study Environment
M: I just came a week ago. I’ll be here for three more weeks.。