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Unit 4
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Social English 2
1. Listening A Responding appropriately in social situations is an important part of communication. Below is an example of an appropriate and an inappropriate response.
Appropriate response：A: Can I come in? B: Yes, of course.
Inappropriate response：A: Can I come in? B: Really? How interesting.
On the tape you will hear a number of responses. Decide whether the responses you hear are appropriate Y or not N. The first one has been done for you.
1. (Y) 2. ( ) 3. ( ) 4. ( ) 5. ( )
6. ( ) 7. ( ) 8. ( ) 9. ( ) 10. ( )
11. ( ) 12. ( ) 13. ( ) 14. ( ) 15. ( )
B Now listen again. This time all the responses are appropriate.
Listening Task
1. Thanks for the lovely evening. Glad you enjoyed it.
2. How about a drink? Don't mention it.
3. Do you mind if I smoke? Yes, I do.
4. Could you hand me that pen? Of course. Here you are.
5. My father died last night. Oh, I am sorry to hear that.
6. Have a good weekend. So do I.
7. Thanks for your help. Never mind.
8. I'm sorry, I must have got the wrong number. It doesn't matter.
9. Best of luck in your new job. Not at all.
10. He's 95, you know! Really?
11. I think we should leave now. So do I.
12. We've had a very good year. I'm glad to hear that.
13. Can I ask you a question? Don't mention it.
14. Would you like to go to a concert this evening? Yes, I'd love to.
15. I didn't get the job. That's true.
Answers to the listening task
1. Y 2. N 3. N 4. Y 5. Y
6. N 7. N 8. Y 9. N 10. Y
11. Y 12. Y 13. N 14. Y 15. N
Appropriate responses
1. Thanks for the lovely evening. Glad you enjoyed it.
2. How about a drink? That would be nice.
3. Do you mind if I smoke? No, of course not.
4. Could you hand me that pen? Of course. Here you are.
5. My father died last night. Oh, I am sorry to hear that.
6. Have a good weekend. You too.
7. Thanks for your help. Your are welcome.
8. I'm sorry, I must have got the wrong number. It doesn't matter.
9. Best of luck in your new job. Thanks very much.
10. He's 95, you know! Really?
11. I think we should leave now. So do I.
12. We've had a very good year. I'm glad to hear that.
13. Can I ask you a question? Yes, of course.
14. Would you like to go to a concert this evening? Yes, I'd love to.
15. I didn't get the job. Never mind. Better luck next time.
2. Presentation Polite responses can be grouped into several categories. This section gives examples of different situations and tells you what you can say.
(1) Situation
Thanking
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for the lovely meal.
Response
Not at all.
You're welcome.
Glad you liked/enjoyed it.
(2) Situation
Apologizing
Sorry, I must have got the wrong number.
Response
It doesn't matter.
Don't worry.
Never mind.
(3) Situation
Inviting
Would you like to come to dinner?
How about a drink?
Response
Yes, I'd like/love to.
That would be nice.
That's a good idea.
(4) Situation
Asking permission
If the answer is 'yes'
May I come in?
Do you mind if I smoke?
If the answer is 'no'
Do you mind if I smoke?
Response
Yes, of course.
Please do.
Certainly.
No, of course not.
No, not at all.
Well. Actually, I'd prefer you didn't /not to.
I'd rather you didn't.
(5) Situation
Giving news
Bad news
I didn't get that job.
My father died last night.
Good news
We've had a fantastic year.
Surprising news
She's 99 years old, you know.
Response
Never mind. Better luck next time.
Oh, I am sorry to hear that.
I'm glad to hear that.
Congratulations.
Really?
(6) Situation
Agreeing
I think we should leave now.
I hope it doesn't rain.
Response
So do I.
I hope so too.
Me too.
(7) Situation
Giving good wishes
Have a good weekend.
Response
You too.
Same to you.
3. Controlled practice
Write down an appropriate response. The first one has been down for you.
1.A：We lost the match.
B：Never mind. Better luck next time.
2.A：Do you mind if I open the window?
B：
3.A：Would you like to go to a concert this evening?
B：
4.A：Sorry, I interrupted you.
B：
5.A：Could you pass me the file?
B：
6.A：I hope he gets the job.
B：
7.A：Have a good Christmas.
B：
8.A：She's only 22 and she's already head of the Sales Department.
B：
9.A：I think it's going to rain.
B：
10.A：Thanks. That was a delicious meal.
B：
11.A：My car broke down again this morning.
B：
12.A：Can I see you for a moment?
B：
13.A：How about something to eat?
B：
14.A：You must come round for dinner.
B：
15.A：I'm sorry. I've taken the wrong file.
B：
Note: There are other appropriate answers.
1. Never mind. Better luck next time.
2. No, of course not.
3. Yes, I'd love/like to.
4. It doesn't matter/Don't worry/Never mind.
5. Of course. Here you are.
6. So do I / Me too/ I hope so too.
7. You too/ Same to you.
8. Really?
9. Me too/ So do I / I think so too.
10. Glad you liked / enjoyed it.
11. I am sorry to hear that / Hard luck.
12. Yes, of course/ Certainly.
13. That would be nice/ That's a good idea.
14. I'd love / like to.
15. Don't worry/ Never mind / It doesn't matter.
課文注釋及詞匯講解
* exchange 交換，交流
e.g. An exchange of views 交換意見
* thanks of (doing) sth. 為……而感謝
e.g. Thanks for the lovely dinner.謝謝你的款待。
Thank you for your letter date July 18th. 謝謝你7月18號的來信。
* mind 介意，在意
e.g. Do you mind if I smoke? 你介意我吸煙嗎?
注意：
表示不介意的正確回答應(yīng)是"No"或"Of course not"或"Go ahead"。婉轉(zhuǎn)的拒絕可說："Well, actually, I'd prefer you didn't/not to."如回答"Yes"則表示"是的，我介意。"中國學(xué)生應(yīng)該注意，以免引起誤會。
* So do…… …也…
這里的do代表動詞原形。
e.g. - I wish we could cooperate again.
- So do I.
- 希望能再次合作。
- 我也這樣想。
- Large companies suffered a lot during the recession.
- So did smaller ones.
- 經(jīng)濟(jì)衰退時，大公司受損失不小。
- 小公司也一樣。
* have got to/ have to 必須，不得不[常用于口語]
e.g. We've got to meet this customer's request.
我們必須滿足這位客戶的要求。
* It doesn't matter.
沒關(guān)系。不要緊。[別人表示道歉里可這樣應(yīng)答]
e.g.- I'm sorry, I forgot to bring the copy of our contract.
- It doesn't matter.
- 很抱歉我忘了帶合同副本。
- 沒關(guān)系。
* Not at all.
一點(diǎn)也不。別客氣。
e.g. - Do you worry about the supplies?
- Not at all.
- 你擔(dān)心供貨情況嗎?
- 一點(diǎn)也不擔(dān)心。
"Not at all."這句話還可以做為別人向自己致謝時的回答。
e.g. - Thank you very much.
- Not at all.
- 非常感謝。
- 不謝，不謝。
* a number of 若干，許多[通常只修飾可數(shù)名詞]
e.g. Owing to the depression, a number of workers have been fired in the past two months.
由于經(jīng)濟(jì)蕭條，在過去的兩個月中，許多工人被解雇了。
* prefer (比起……來)更喜歡……
e.g. Some consumers prefer imported cars (to those hat are home-made)
(比起國產(chǎn)車來)有的消費(fèi)者更喜歡進(jìn)口車。
* I would rather … 我寧愿……
注意：
rather 后必須接動詞原形。
e.g. The delivery is late again. I'd rather not do business with them.
交貨又晚了。我寧愿不和他們做生意了。
* would rather…than… 寧肯……也不……
e.g. We would rather cut down the price than keep a large quantity of goods in stock.
我們寧肯降低價格，也不愿積壓大量貨物。
* break down 發(fā)生故障
e.g. The machine broke down again.
機(jī)器又壞了。
Unit 4
Further contact
Social English 2
1. Listening A Responding appropriately in social situations is an important part of communication. Below is an example of an appropriate and an inappropriate response.
Appropriate response：A: Can I come in? B: Yes, of course.
Inappropriate response：A: Can I come in? B: Really? How interesting.
On the tape you will hear a number of responses. Decide whether the responses you hear are appropriate Y or not N. The first one has been done for you.
1. (Y) 2. ( ) 3. ( ) 4. ( ) 5. ( )
6. ( ) 7. ( ) 8. ( ) 9. ( ) 10. ( )
11. ( ) 12. ( ) 13. ( ) 14. ( ) 15. ( )
B Now listen again. This time all the responses are appropriate.
Listening Task
1. Thanks for the lovely evening. Glad you enjoyed it.
2. How about a drink? Don't mention it.
3. Do you mind if I smoke? Yes, I do.
4. Could you hand me that pen? Of course. Here you are.
5. My father died last night. Oh, I am sorry to hear that.
6. Have a good weekend. So do I.
7. Thanks for your help. Never mind.
8. I'm sorry, I must have got the wrong number. It doesn't matter.
9. Best of luck in your new job. Not at all.
10. He's 95, you know! Really?
11. I think we should leave now. So do I.
12. We've had a very good year. I'm glad to hear that.
13. Can I ask you a question? Don't mention it.
14. Would you like to go to a concert this evening? Yes, I'd love to.
15. I didn't get the job. That's true.
Answers to the listening task
1. Y 2. N 3. N 4. Y 5. Y
6. N 7. N 8. Y 9. N 10. Y
11. Y 12. Y 13. N 14. Y 15. N
Appropriate responses
1. Thanks for the lovely evening. Glad you enjoyed it.
2. How about a drink? That would be nice.
3. Do you mind if I smoke? No, of course not.
4. Could you hand me that pen? Of course. Here you are.
5. My father died last night. Oh, I am sorry to hear that.
6. Have a good weekend. You too.
7. Thanks for your help. Your are welcome.
8. I'm sorry, I must have got the wrong number. It doesn't matter.
9. Best of luck in your new job. Thanks very much.
10. He's 95, you know! Really?
11. I think we should leave now. So do I.
12. We've had a very good year. I'm glad to hear that.
13. Can I ask you a question? Yes, of course.
14. Would you like to go to a concert this evening? Yes, I'd love to.
15. I didn't get the job. Never mind. Better luck next time.
2. Presentation Polite responses can be grouped into several categories. This section gives examples of different situations and tells you what you can say.
(1) Situation
Thanking
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for the lovely meal.
Response
Not at all.
You're welcome.
Glad you liked/enjoyed it.
(2) Situation
Apologizing
Sorry, I must have got the wrong number.
Response
It doesn't matter.
Don't worry.
Never mind.
(3) Situation
Inviting
Would you like to come to dinner?
How about a drink?
Response
Yes, I'd like/love to.
That would be nice.
That's a good idea.
(4) Situation
Asking permission
If the answer is 'yes'
May I come in?
Do you mind if I smoke?
If the answer is 'no'
Do you mind if I smoke?
Response
Yes, of course.
Please do.
Certainly.
No, of course not.
No, not at all.
Well. Actually, I'd prefer you didn't /not to.
I'd rather you didn't.
(5) Situation
Giving news
Bad news
I didn't get that job.
My father died last night.
Good news
We've had a fantastic year.
Surprising news
She's 99 years old, you know.
Response
Never mind. Better luck next time.
Oh, I am sorry to hear that.
I'm glad to hear that.
Congratulations.
Really?
(6) Situation
Agreeing
I think we should leave now.
I hope it doesn't rain.
Response
So do I.
I hope so too.
Me too.
(7) Situation
Giving good wishes
Have a good weekend.
Response
You too.
Same to you.
3. Controlled practice
Write down an appropriate response. The first one has been down for you.
1.A：We lost the match.
B：Never mind. Better luck next time.
2.A：Do you mind if I open the window?
B：
3.A：Would you like to go to a concert this evening?
B：
4.A：Sorry, I interrupted you.
B：
5.A：Could you pass me the file?
B：
6.A：I hope he gets the job.
B：
7.A：Have a good Christmas.
B：
8.A：She's only 22 and she's already head of the Sales Department.
B：
9.A：I think it's going to rain.
B：
10.A：Thanks. That was a delicious meal.
B：
11.A：My car broke down again this morning.
B：
12.A：Can I see you for a moment?
B：
13.A：How about something to eat?
B：
14.A：You must come round for dinner.
B：
15.A：I'm sorry. I've taken the wrong file.
B：
Note: There are other appropriate answers.
1. Never mind. Better luck next time.
2. No, of course not.
3. Yes, I'd love/like to.
4. It doesn't matter/Don't worry/Never mind.
5. Of course. Here you are.
6. So do I / Me too/ I hope so too.
7. You too/ Same to you.
8. Really?
9. Me too/ So do I / I think so too.
10. Glad you liked / enjoyed it.
11. I am sorry to hear that / Hard luck.
12. Yes, of course/ Certainly.
13. That would be nice/ That's a good idea.
14. I'd love / like to.
15. Don't worry/ Never mind / It doesn't matter.
課文注釋及詞匯講解
* exchange 交換，交流
e.g. An exchange of views 交換意見
* thanks of (doing) sth. 為……而感謝
e.g. Thanks for the lovely dinner.謝謝你的款待。
Thank you for your letter date July 18th. 謝謝你7月18號的來信。
* mind 介意，在意
e.g. Do you mind if I smoke? 你介意我吸煙嗎?
注意：
表示不介意的正確回答應(yīng)是"No"或"Of course not"或"Go ahead"。婉轉(zhuǎn)的拒絕可說："Well, actually, I'd prefer you didn't/not to."如回答"Yes"則表示"是的，我介意。"中國學(xué)生應(yīng)該注意，以免引起誤會。
* So do…… …也…
這里的do代表動詞原形。
e.g. - I wish we could cooperate again.
- So do I.
- 希望能再次合作。
- 我也這樣想。
- Large companies suffered a lot during the recession.
- So did smaller ones.
- 經(jīng)濟(jì)衰退時，大公司受損失不小。
- 小公司也一樣。
* have got to/ have to 必須，不得不[常用于口語]
e.g. We've got to meet this customer's request.
我們必須滿足這位客戶的要求。
* It doesn't matter.
沒關(guān)系。不要緊。[別人表示道歉里可這樣應(yīng)答]
e.g.- I'm sorry, I forgot to bring the copy of our contract.
- It doesn't matter.
- 很抱歉我忘了帶合同副本。
- 沒關(guān)系。
* Not at all.
一點(diǎn)也不。別客氣。
e.g. - Do you worry about the supplies?
- Not at all.
- 你擔(dān)心供貨情況嗎?
- 一點(diǎn)也不擔(dān)心。
"Not at all."這句話還可以做為別人向自己致謝時的回答。
e.g. - Thank you very much.
- Not at all.
- 非常感謝。
- 不謝，不謝。
* a number of 若干，許多[通常只修飾可數(shù)名詞]
e.g. Owing to the depression, a number of workers have been fired in the past two months.
由于經(jīng)濟(jì)蕭條，在過去的兩個月中，許多工人被解雇了。
* prefer (比起……來)更喜歡……
e.g. Some consumers prefer imported cars (to those hat are home-made)
(比起國產(chǎn)車來)有的消費(fèi)者更喜歡進(jìn)口車。
* I would rather … 我寧愿……
注意：
rather 后必須接動詞原形。
e.g. The delivery is late again. I'd rather not do business with them.
交貨又晚了。我寧愿不和他們做生意了。
* would rather…than… 寧肯……也不……
e.g. We would rather cut down the price than keep a large quantity of goods in stock.
我們寧肯降低價格，也不愿積壓大量貨物。
* break down 發(fā)生故障
e.g. The machine broke down again.
機(jī)器又壞了。