第二册口语训练题库invitations
第二册口语训练题库
Unit One: Invitations
I. Act Out: Make short conversations with your partner.
1. Invite your friend to go to a concert on Friday evening.
2. Invite your friend Charles and her girlfriend to your birthday party.
3. Decline your friend's invitation to go out to dinner.
4. Invite your friend to the cinema and change the time to suit his/her needs.
5. Decline your friend's invitation to go dancing next Friday afternoon.
6. Invite your friend to a concert, but he/she declines your invitation.
7. Invite your friend to go to the early show of the movie "My Fair Lady".
8. Invite your friend to a formal New Y ear’s party.
II. Put In Use
1. Imagine you are inviting your friend Bill to a concert tonight, but he happens to have to finish a
term paper. Complete the following conversation with him by filling out the blanks.
Y ou:①, Bill?
Bill: I'm not sure. Why?
Y ou: Well,②if you would like to go to a concert with me?
Bill: Tonight? ③___________. But I really have to stay in an d④_____.
Y ou: That's too bad.
Bill: It is. Going to a concert sounds like a lot more fun than writing a term paper.
Y ou: Oh, mayb e⑤___________.We should try and do something together soon.
Bill:⑥___________. Let's talk about it together later.
Y ou: OK. See you later.
2. Imagine you are a friend of Mary's. Y ou are asking her to go to a movie. Play your role
according to the clues given in the brackets.
Y ou: ①(问对方这个周末打算做什么) , Mary? Got any plans?
Mary: Nothing special. Why?
Y ou: Want to see a movie?②(告诉对方友谊电影院正在放映“雷雨”。) .
Mary: Y eah, why not? ③(询问看早场还是晚场。) .
Y ou: Let's go to the early show, and we could do something afterward.④(建议去肯德基或咖啡馆。) .
Mary: ⑤(表示要去肯德基。) .
Y ou: ⑥(询问在什么时间和地点见面。) .
Mary: I'll come to your house to pick you up at six o'clock.
Y ou: ⑦(表示同意与感谢。) . See you then.
III. Applied Writing: Write a reply to the below letter. Y our reply should include the following.
24 June,
2002
Dear Mr. Bool,
We have pleasure in inviting you to our annual conference. This year it will
be taking place at the University of Nottingham, from 20 to 24 August.
We enclose details of the conference, accommodation arrangements and a
business activity program.
Last year you gave a very interesting talk on the subject of "Academic
Standards and Expectations" We would be very grateful if you would
consider giving us update on this.
We would appreciate it if you could confirm your participation at your
earliest convenience.
Y ours sincerely,
Philip Luford
Conference Organizer
Please Input.
■thanks for the above letter
■confirmation of your participation
■request for more information about the program
■apology for not being able to give another talk (pressure of work
-- no time for preparation)
■a complimentary close to end the letter
Some parts of the letter have already been done for you.
Dear Mr. Luford,
Thank you for your letter of 24 June and I am pleased to
I would be grateful if .
Unfortunately,
_______________. I am afraid______________ ___________.
However, __________________________________________.
Y ours sincerely,
H. Bool
Unit Two: Emails
I. Act Out: Make short conversations with your partner.
1. Discuss with your friend about your experience of going online.
2. Talk about what Internet chat is.
3. Talk with your friend the meaning of a new slang you've come across in your email message.
4. Enquire about how to use the IP service on your phone.
5. Discuss with your friend some slang words used in your emails.
6. Enquire about the Internet Phone service.
7. Discuss with your friend your own experience of chatting online.
8. Talk about the abbreviations you know and use in Internet chat.
II. Put In Use
1. Imagine you are meeting Mike, a student from England. Complete the following conversation
with him by filling out the blanks.
Y ou: What are you going to do this evening, Mike?
Mike: Chatting online.
Y ou: But①________ when I come across some abbreviations. I don't know
②_______.
Mike: I③________. If someone writes "BTW" it means "By the way", "DBEYR" means "Don't believe everything you read", "NM" "Never mind", "NP" means "No problem",
etc.
Y ou: Oh, I see.④________! Now I know what these abbreviations mean.
Mike: I know a lot of this sort of abbreviations. If you like, I can tell you more.
Y ou: Do please.⑤________if you can tell me more.
Mike: "OT" means "Off topic", "OTOH" means "On the other hand", "RN", means "Right now", "WB" means "Welcome back".
Y ou: Oh, really. I remember I⑥________ "WDYT" while chatting with somebody online, let me make a guess.⑦________. "What do you think?"
Mike: That's right. How clever you are.
2. Imagine you and Walter are studying in the same university. Y ou are meeting him on the
campus and talking with him about the Internet. Play your role according to the clues given in the brackets.
A: ①(询问对方是否真的经常上网。)____________ Every time I see you, you're in the middle of browsing Internet.
B: Y eah,②(表示真的很喜欢上网。)____________.
A: I am curious about this. What's so exciting about it?
B: ③(说明上网可以使你进入一个完全不同的世界。)_____________.
A: What can you do with the Internet then?
B: Well, you can do many things. ④(说明最有趣的是可以网上购物。)__
_____________.
A: That's exciting.
B: ⑤(说明最有趣的例子是虚拟汽车展厅。)________________.
A: ⑥(询问人们能在那里做些什么。)________________.
B: Using the computer, you can even simulate-ride the new car you want to buy, experience driving it and then buy it.
III. Applied Writing: Write an email notice according to the information given in Chinese.
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Unit Three Communication By Phone
I. Act Out: Make short conversations with your partner.
1. Y ou want to know the number of the employment office in Chicago.
2. Y ou want to call Dr. Sun, but you dial the wrong number.
3. Y ou are calling Belinda, but she isn’t available. Y ou are asked to leave a message.
4. Y ou are calling Mr. Smith, but he is at a meeting. Then you want to speak to Mrs. Brown, but she is at the meeting, too. So you have to call back.
5. Y ou are calling the City Library to find out the work hours.
6. Y ou want to get the information on the next flight to Shanghai.
7. Y ou want to know the number of the Beifang Travel Agency.
8. Y ou want to be put through to your friend, Mary.
II. Put In Use
1. Imagine you are calling Judy. Complete the following conversation with her by filling out the blanks.
Y ou: Hi Judy. It is Mike. May ①_________to Ken?
Judy: I’m sorry Mike, but Ken is not here now.
Y ou: He isn’t ②___________?
Judy: He is at a movie.
Y ou: A movie? Who’s he with?
Judy: Well, uh, I think he ③_________ Eva.
Y ou: With Eva?!! He’s at a movie with Eva?!!
Judy: Would you like to ④_____________, Mike?
Y ou: Y es, please! Tell him to ⑤__________ at 6673452 this evening.
Judy: Call you at ⑥_________. OK.
Y ou: Thanks a lot.
Judy: Y ou’re ⑦_________. Goodbye.
2. Imagine a woman is calling Mrs. Sato, but she’s not in. Y our are answering the phone. Play your role according to the clues given in the brackets.
Y ou: ①(电话铃响了您拿起电话接听。)
Lady: Hello may I speak to Mrs. Sato, please?
Y ou: ②(告诉对方她现在不在，并询问是否有什么事需要转告。)
Lady: Y es please. Tell her to call Betsy at Betsy’s Beauty Salon. The number is 567-9033.
Y ou: ③(告诉对方她一回来你就转告她。)
Lady: Thanks a lot.
Y ou: ④(表示客气。)
III. Applied Writing: Write a telephone message according to the information below.
Unit Four Making Reservations
I. Act Out: Make short conversations with your partner.
1.Y ou are leaving for New Y ork tomorrow. Make a reservation at a hotel there by telephone.
2.Y ou want to check into a hotel for which you have already made a reservation.
3.Y ou come to a hotel and ask for a single room with a good view.
4.Y our booking of a hotel room is denied for the peak season.
5.Check out of a hotel after a week’s stay there.
6.Check in at a hotel but you are denied.
7.Make a reservation at a hotel for your boss Mr. Li by telephone..
8.Check out at a hotel.
II. Put In Use
1.Imagine you are checking in at a hotel. Y ou are talking with the receptionist. Fill in the blanks
according to the Chinese version provided.
Receptionist: Good evening! Welcome to Village Inn. What can I do for you?
Y ou: ①_________.（我在这预定了房间。）
Receptionist: May I have your name please?
Y ou: I’m Tom Addison.
Receptionist: Y es, Mr. Addison. Y ou’ve made a reservation for one single room. ②___________?
（我可以看一下您的护照吗？）
Y ou: Here you are.
Receptionist: ③___________? （请您填一下这张登记表好吗？）
Y ou: Here it is. Is it all right?
Receptionist: Y es, thanks. ④____________.（这是5012房的钥匙卡。）
Y ou: Can I go to my room now?
Receptionist: Sure,⑤__________.（接待员会给您带路的。）
Y ou: Thanks.
2. Imagine you are checking out at a hotel. Play your role according to the clues given in brackets. Receptionist: Good evening! Can I help you sir?
Y ou: ①（表示要结账。）
Receptionist: OK. Would you please tell me your name and room number?
Y ou: Nancy Birley, Room 4608.
Receptionist: Y es, Miss Birley. ②（说明客人是三天前入住的。）
Y ou: That’s right.③（询问每晚房费是多少。）
Receptionist: $59 per night. You stayed here for 3days, that is $177. ④（询问客人如何付款。）
Y ou: In cash, please. Here you are, $200.
Receptionist: Thank you. ⑤（向客人交代所找的零钱。）
III. Applied Writing: Complete the application form according to the information given in Chinese.
Unit Five At A Restaurant
I. Act Out: Make short conversations with your partner.
1.Choose a table near the window.
2.Order dishes in a Western restaurant.
3.Recommend some famous Chinese food to a foreign visitor, Miss Franklin.
4.Help your friend to another glass of beer.
5.Order some typical Chinese food for your foreign friend.
6.Talk about your favorite Chinese food with your friend.
https://www.wendangku.net/doc/6a12409909.html,plain about the slow service in a restaurant.
8.Ask to go Dutch with your friend who wants to pay the bill for both of you.
II. Put In Use
1.Imagine you are a foreigner. And you’re eating in a Chinese restaurant for the first time. Read
aloud the following dialogue with your partner by putting in the missing words.
Waiter: Would you like to have, Chinese food or Western food, sir?
Y ou: ①_________, of course. It’s said to be the most delicious in the world.
Waiter: Y es, I hope you’ll enjoy it. Here is ②__________.
Y ou: Thank you. But I know very little about Chinese food. Do you have any specialties to③_________?
Waiter: Our specialties are Beijing Roast Duck and sliced cold chicken.
Y ou: Oh, I know Beijing Roast Duck is popular in China. I’d like to try it.
Waiter: OK. And what would you like to drink? We ④____________ a wide range of typical Chinese wines and beers.
Y ou: Please recommend me the most typical.
Waiter: ⑤__________wine or beer?
Y ou: Either will do, please.
Waiter: Then, I’d like to recommend Maotai.
Y ou: I’ve heard a little about Maotai and it’s quite strong, isn’t it? Can I try a small glass of it and have a beer?
Waiter: Y es, of course. Would you like to use ⑥_________ or forks and knives?
Y ou: I think chopsticks are very interesting. I’d like to use chopsticks.
Waiter: OK. I’ll bring ⑦_________ right now.
2.Suppose you are drinking at a bar. Fill in the blanks according to the clues given in the brackets.
Then act it out with your partner.
Waiter: Good evening, sir. What would you like to drink?
Y ou: Well, ①(问他们有什么啤酒)_________?
Waiter: We have Qingdao, Five Stars, Shanghai, Xuehua and dozens of other brands. Which one would you like?
Y ou: ②(请他推荐一种度数较低的)________.
Waiter: May I suggest Qingdao beer? It’s milder than many other brands. ③(表示青岛啤酒在中国很受欢迎) _________.
Y ou: Good. ④(表示你要一杯青岛啤酒)_________.
Waiter: Y es, sir. I’ll be back right away. … Here is your beer, sir.
Y ou: Thank you. Um, ⑤(表示啤酒的确好)________.
Waiter: What else would you have, sir?
Y ou: ⑥(表示不需要了)______.
III. Applied Writing: Write an English menu according to the information given in Chinese.
小吃
炸土豆………………………………………………2.50美元
炸鸡腿………………………………………………3.50美元
炸鱼………………………………………………3.00美元
炸虾………………………………………………6.00美元
色拉
鸡肉色拉……………………………………………4.25美元
烤鱼色拉……………………………………………5.00美元
花园色拉……………………………………………4.55美元
希腊色拉……………………………………………6.55美元
Unit Six Shopping
I. Act Out: Make short conversations with your partner.
1. Y ou want to buy a CD player for about $60.
2. Y ou want to buy a sweater in size 10.
3. Y ou are looking for a shirt of good quality at a Men’s Wear Department.
4. Y ou want to buy a computer and ask for a discount.
5. Y ou want to buy a cheap bicycle and ask a shop assistant for advice.
6. Y ou want to buy a Chinese costume for your foreign friend.
7. Mr. Smith wants to buy some real Chinese souvenirs for his relatives and friend.
8. Y ou want to buy a handbag for your sister.
II. Put In Use
1. Imagine you are buying a cassette recorder. Make a conversation with your partner by filling in the blanks.
Shop assistant: May I help you, sir?
Y ou: Y es. Could you ①_________ me some cassette recorders?
Shop assistant: Sure. Do you prefer products made in Japan, the U.S. or the U.K.? We have various ②____________ here. Y ou may choose the one you like best. But how
much are you going to ③_________ ?
Y ou: About one hundred dollars, I think.
Shop assistant: If so, I’ll show you a very good cassette recorder on sale.
Y ou: ④____________ is it?
Shop assistant: 95 dollars.
Y ou: Sounds ⑤__________. Could I have 25% ⑥_________ ?
Shop assistant: Sorry. It’s already the sale price.
Y ou: All right. I’ll ⑦_________ it. May I use my ⑧__________ card here?
Shop assistant: Sure.
2. Imagine you are Jennifer and you want to buy some Chinese arts and crafts as a gift for your friend. Fill in the blanks according to the clues in brackets.
Jennifer: Can you show me some traditional Chinese arts and crafts that can be a gift for my friend?
Shop assistant: Y ou know, the sandalwood fan is one of the typical Chinese arts and crafts.
Many foreigners like to buy them for gifts.
Jennifer: ①(询问是否能看看)_________?
Shop assistant: Of course. These are made of real sandalwood and smell fragrant.
Jennifer: Um, they smell really nice. ②(询问扇子的价格)___________?
Shop assistant: We have three sizes. The small ones are fifty yuan each, the medium ones are eighty and the large ones are one hundred and fifty.
Jennifer: ③(表示要两把中等的和三把大的)_________ .
Shop assistant: What else are you interested in?
Jennifer: ④(询问是否有丝绸做的扇子)_______ ?
Shop assistant: Y es. There are several types: round, square and leaf shaped. Which style do you prefer?
Jennifer: ⑤(询问圆的怎么样)__________ ?
Shop assistant: They are good. Some have paintings and some are plain.
Jennifer: ⑥(表示一样要一把)_________ .
III. Applied Writing: Write an English introduction according to the information given in Chinese.
爱华立体声录音机(型号：CS-W520HR)
关于电池的注意事项
遵守下列注意事项并正确使用电池。
﹡确认是否正确对好+和- 标记。
﹡请勿混合使用不同类型的电池或新旧电池。
﹡切忌对电池进行充电、加热或分解。
﹡当不使用电池时，要取出电池以防止不必要的电池损耗。
﹡如果电解液泄露，取出并且擦除干净。
Unit Seven Entertainments and Tourist Attractions
I. Act Out: Make short conversations with your partner.
1. Introduce a modern opera “Sister Jiang” to a foreign friend.
2. Talk about the difference between Beijing Opera and Western Opera with a foreign friend.
3. Talk with a friend about a Festival in your city now.
4. Discuss with a friend how to spend the weekend.
5. Recommend your partner a channel which may interest him.
6. Tell about your plans to visit some interesting places.
7. Describe a place you’ve visited before.
8. Discuss a basketball match on Channel 5.
II. Put in Use
1. Imagine you and your English teacher, Sue, are in the lobby of a theatre, waiting to see Chinese
acrobatics. Complete the conversation with her by filling in the blanks.
Y ou: The performance will start at 7:00 and①__________ 20 minutes to go.
Sue: Y es. Shall we go and look at the pictures over there.
Y ou: All right.
Sue:②__________?
Y ou: It’s bowl juggling on the head.
Sue: It must be exciting and③__________.
Y ou: Y es.
Sue: Are there any animal acts?
Y ou: No. Chinese acrobatics is different from④__________.
Sue: I see. What are these pictures?
Y ou:⑤__________ that have won international prizes.
Sue: How wonderful! Thank you for inviting me here.
Y ou: It’s my pleasure. I hope you’ll enjoy it.
2. Imagine you are a friend of Peter’s. Y ou are talking with him about what to do this evening.
Play your role according to the clues given in the brackets.
Y ou:①（问对方今晚想看什么。）
Peter: I’ve no idea. Any suggestion?
Y ou:②（告诉对方今晚学校礼堂有一场音乐会。）
Peter: That’s great.③（问演员是哪里来的。）
Y ou: A group of young people from a British university.
Peter: Sounds interesting.④（问演出几点开始。）
Y ou: It’ll start at 7:30.
Peter:⑤（问哪里能买到票。）
Y ou: We can buy them at the ticket window.
Peter:⑥（问你们何时、何地见面。）
Y ou: Let’s meet before the Hall at 7:00.
Peter: All right. See you then.
Y ou: See you.
III. Applied Writing: Translate the following travel ad into English according to the Chinese
Unit Eight Farewell
I. Act Out: Make short conversations with your partner.
1. Y our American friend Mike has studied in your college for 3 years and he is going back to the US
tomorrow. Say goodbye to him.
2. One of your British teachers is going to take a long trip during his holidays. Y ou’d like to see him
off at the railway station.
3. Y ou are seeing off a foreign friend of yours at the airport.
4. Express your thanks to your business partner for all he has done for you.
5. Persuade your foreign colleague to stay for a few more days.
6. Y ou promise to see your friend off at the railway station tomorrow afternoon.
7. Y our business trip is over. Y ou are at the airport waiting for your flight. Say goodbye to a foreign
business friend who has given you a lot of help during your stay there.
8. Y our foreign teacher, Mr. Green, is leaving for Guilin on holiday. Wish him a good jo urney.
II. Put in Use
1. Imagine you have finished your exchange study program abroad. Y ou come to say goodbye to
your teacher Dr. Grey. Complete the following conversation with your partner by filling in the blanks.
Y ou: Good morning, Dr. Grey.
Dr. Grey: Hi, Xiong.①__________ a seat, please.
Y ou: Thank you, Dr. Grey. My studies here under the exchange program are completed now, so I’ll be②__________ to China very soon.
Dr. Grey: Oh, what a③__________. I really wish you could④__________ your work here. I hope you’ll⑤__________ with me and let me know how your research program is
going.
Y ou: I am sure I will. Y ou’ve been very⑥__________ to me these years.
Dr. Grey: It’s been my⑦__________. By the way, when are you⑧__________?
Y ou: My departure is⑨__________ for next Friday.
Dr. Grey: Oh, I see.⑩__________ coming back to my office next Tuesday morning? I’m hoping I can find some materials for you.
Y ou: Oh, That’s great! Sure, I’ll come. Thank you very much, Dr. Grey.
2. Imagine you are Lin. Y our friend, Mr. Allison, is leaving for home after a trip to China. He
invites you to dinner in a restaurant. Play your role according to the clues given in the brackets.
Lin:①（打招呼。）It’s very kind of you to invite me to dinner tonight.
Allison: Good evening. Sit down, please.
Lin: Thanks. So you are leaving tomorrow, Mr. Allison?
Allison: Y es.
Lin:②（表示遗憾。）
Allison: well, life is just like that.
Lin:③（表示我们会想念他。）
Allison: I wish I could stay a few days longer with you.
Lin:④（希望他再来中国。）
Allison: I’m sure I will. Oh, here’s a small gift for you. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me during my stay here.
Lin: It’s very kind of you to say so.⑤（希望他喜欢中国之行。）
Allison: Oh, yes. It was excellent. I visited different places, which has helped me to get to know a lot more about China and Chinese people. I can see your country is growing fast. I’m sure I’ll come back some day in the near future.
Lin: That’s also what I’m expecting.⑥（表示为双方的健康和友谊而干杯！）
Allison: Cheers!
Unit Nine Applying for A Job
I. Act Out: Make short conversations with your partner.
1. Talk with your partner about why you are interested in the job as a teacher.
2. Think of a job and tell your partner why you think you are suitable for it.
3. Talk with your partner about your imagined experience as a salesman.
4. Tell your friend about your reason for choosing to be a traveling sales agent.
5. Call a school to ask about the teaching post advertised in newspaper.
6. Make a dialogue about looking for a job as a tourist guide.
7. Talk something about the pay you want if you are to work in a company.
8. Tell the interviewer the reason why you want to work as a computer operator.
II. Put In Use
1. Imagine you are an applicant asking for a job. Y ou have got everything ready for the interview. Fill in the blanks according to the Chinese versions provided.
Interviewer: Please come in and sit down. Make yourself comfortable.
Y ou: Thank you.
Interviewer: May I ask why your are interested in this job?
Y ou: ①______ ___.（当我看到贵公司在《中国日报》上登载的广告，我决定试一试。）Well, I’ve always enjoyed a challenging job.
Interviewer: Why do you want to change your job?
Y ou: ②_____ ___.（我想尝试不同的工作。）
Interviewer: How long have you been in your present job?
Y ou: Two years.
Interviewer: Does your present employer know that you are planning to leave the company?
Y ou: ③___ ______. （是的，我跟他谈过此事。）
Interviewer: If we hire you, how soon can you start?
Y ou: ④_______ ______.（嗯，我得需要两周的时间，）of course, after you give me the green light.
Interviewer: Is there anything else you’d like to know?
Y ou: ⑤________ __.（现在没有。）
Interviewer: Well, I enjoyed talking with you. We’ll call you within a week with an answer Y ou: ⑥__ _____.（谢谢。感谢您抽出时间来跟我面谈。）
2. Imagine you are Zhang Lei attending an interview. Play your role according to the clues given in the brackets.
Interviewer: Have a seat, please. Do you want a part-time job?
Y ou: Y es, that’s right.
Interviewer: Good. ①（询问你的工作经历。）________________________________.
Y ou: ②（说明你做过一年的图书馆管理员。）_____________________________.before
I came to college.
Interviewer: Well, we just have a position in the school library.
Y ou: That’s fine. ③（询问工作时间。）________________________________.
Interviewer: From 5 to 9 p.m. every day except Sundays.
Y ou: ④（询问工资情况。）________________________________.
Interviewer: 6 dollars per hour.
Y ou: ⑤（询问何时开始工作。）________________________________.
Interviewer: Monday next week.
Y ou: Thank you.
Interviewer: Y ou are welcome
III. Applied Writing: Fill in the following resume according to the information given below.
张鹏，男，未婚，身体健康，1974年3月出生于河北省邯郸市，1997年7月从西南职业学院环境工程专业毕业。爱好读书、足球和旅游。
1999年3月至7月，在东京大学进行关于污水分析的专业培训，获培训证书。1997年7月至1999年2月在黄河发电厂任助理工程师，负责污水的控制。1999年9月至今，在河南农业研究所工作。
欲寻求与环境保护有关的工作。
地址：中国河南省郑州市黄河路27号
电话：0371 *******
Zhang Peng
27 Huanghe Street, Zhengzhou
Henan Province, China
Tele: 0371 *******
Job Objective:
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Work experience:
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Unit Ten Managers And CEOs
I. Act Out: Make short conversations with your partner.
1. Talk about looking for a secretary for your manager’s office.
2. Interview a manager of a company about his management of human resources.
3. Interview a manager about his or her success.
4. Chair a business meeting in your company.
5. Suppose you are a manager. Tell your secretary to make an agenda for a meeting.
6. Ask about the arrangement for a meeting.
7. Tell your secretary to introduce a newcomer to his or her duties.
8. Offer your help in preparing for a conference.
II. Put In Use
1. Imagine you are a secretary. Y ou are talking with your manager about the arrangement for a conference. Complete the conversation with your manager by filling in the blanks.
Manager: Susan, have you got everything ready for the board meeting?
Susan: Y es, Mr. Rogers. The meeting ①_________ at 9 a.m.
Manager: All right. Have you told Mr. Smith to prepare for the opening address?
Susan: Y es, I have already ②__________ him.
Manager: What’s the next item?
Susan: We’ll listen to your ③_________ on the overall plan of the year.
Manager: Then remember to leave some time for discussion. It’s very important.
Susan: I see. We’ll have the ④____________ the whole afternoon.⑤__________?
Manager: That’s fine. After the discussion we’ll talk about the problems arising from the weak market recently.
Susan: It’s an hour or so ⑥_________ ?
Manager: Y es, I think so.
Susan: What else do you think we should discuss ⑦_________?
Manager: No, no more.
Susan: Then I’m going to get the ⑧__________.
2. Imagine you are a secretary of a company. Y ou are now helping your manager arrange for a
business conference. Play your role according to the clues given in the brackets.
Secretary: Mr. Turner, can you spare some time now?
Manager: Y es?
Secretary: ①(请求谈有关会议安排一事。) .
Manager: All right. Is there any change in it?
Secretary: Y es, ②(告诉他生产部经理查尔斯因生病不能如期到会。).
Manager: That means he can’t give his report on production on Saturday morning.
Secretary: ③(表示这就是问题所在。).
Manager: In that case we should make a change.
Secretary: ④(问要做什么改变。) .
Manager: After the opening address, let Dr. Brown give the report on the feasibility of the new product instead.
Secretary: All right.⑤(问会议从几点钟开始。).
Manager: Let it be at 8 o’clock.
Secretary: OK. Thank you.
III. Applied Writing: Write a conference program according to the information given in Chinese.
第19届英语教学研讨会会议议程
8:20-9:10 报到，地点：社科楼大厅（Main Lobby）
9:10-9:30 全体会议，刘钢教授致开幕词
9:40-11:30分组会议发言人：
1.李宏教授，题目：中英语言对比分析
2.张英女士，题目：论学生交际能力的培养
11:30-13:30 午餐
13:30-16:00 专题讨论
16:00-16:20 休息
16:20-18:00 晚宴，研讨会主席致闭幕词