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Section A: Communicative Functions 交际功能⏹Greeting People⏹Starting a conversation⏹Introducing yourself andintroducing someone⏹Appendix 1`: Cultural Notes:Addressing People ⏹问候⏹与陌生人交谈⏹自我介绍、介绍他人⏹附录1. 文化注释: 人的称谓Section B: Language Drills 语言技能训练⏹Part I Retelling the Story:Being Honest⏹Part II Pair WorkLost in the Street ⏹Part III Movie DubbingThe Sound of Music ⏹第一部分复述故事：诚实⏹第二部分会话练习：他乡迷路⏹第三部分电影配音：《音乐之声》Section C Chatting Time 聊天时间⏹Warm-up Reading:Welcome to Sydney ⏹Chatting Topic 1:My Hometown⏹Chatting Topic 2:Getting to know your partner ⏹阅读材料：欢迎到悉尼⏹聊天主题1:我的家乡⏹聊天主题2:了解你的同伴Section A Communicative Functions 1.Greeting People1.1 Model DialogueA: Say, Sharon, how are you doing?B: Michael! Hey, how are you?A: Not bad. Where are you going?B: Over to the library. How about you?A: Oh, I just finished two sessions in chemistry. Boy, I skipped my breakfast and I’m so hungry!B: Well, I’d better let you go get some lunch.A: Yeah. It was great seeing you again. Maybe we could get together sometime.B: Sounds good. I’ll give you a call.A: OK. Great. Well, I’ll be seeing you.B: OK, Michael. Enjoy your meal.A: Thanks. Bye.B: Bye.1.2Useful expressionsThe following are some of the phrases and sentences often used in people’s daily greetings and responses. Try to work out the situations in which they may be used and discuss the formality of each expression.How do you do? How do you do? Nice to meet you.How are you? I’m fine. How about you?I’m afraid I’m not feeling well.How’ve you been?Pretty good.What’s new?Nothing.How are you getting on? Not bad.How are you doing? Just as usual.Long time, no see. Yeah. It’s been quite a while.How is everything? Pretty good.1.3 Follow-up Practice:Work out conversations with your partner according to the given situations:1.You greet a visiting scholar in the lecture room.2.You greet Jenny, a friend you haven’t seen for long time.3.You greet your aunt, who has been sick in bed for a week or so.2. Starting a ConversationThere are many ways to start a conversation. Generally, people start their conversation from something they are commonly involved or interested in, for example, an activity that they all take part in or a book they both like. They need to find this kind of conversational openings to avoid abruptness. These openings ought to change with the situation.2.1 Model DialogueA: Well, excuse me. Can I sit here?B: Um, yeah, of course. Sit down please.A: Right, thanks.B: Great party, isn’t it?A: It’s lovely, yes. Jack’s so creative that he can always come up with some surprise. You know him well?B: Yeah, pretty well. Actually I’m his cousin.A: Well, never heard of him talking about you. What’s your name?B: Margaret, what’s yours?A: Lisa. Nice to meet you, Margaret. Oh, Jack’s going to make his speech. Let’s see what’s the joke this time.B: OK.2.2 Other Useful Conversational OpeningsThe following are some of the phrases and sentences often used to start a conversation. Try to work out the situations in which they may appear.2.3 Follow-up PracticeStart a conversation in each of the situations below.a)You are sitting next to someone in an office reception area.b)You are in a doctor’s waiting room with one other person.c)You want to talk with someone you meet at a cocktail party.3. Introducing Yourself and Introducing OthersIn our daily interactions with people, we very frequently have to make introductions for ourselves and the others. Making introductions appropriately means a good beginning for a possibly very good friendship or relation. Read the dialogues below. With your partner, discuss the situations which may possibly serve as the setting for the dialogues.3.1 Model DialoguesDialogue 1. Introducing oneselfA: Hi, my name is Jack Gibson. Can I have your name please?B: I’m Sally. Hel lo, Mr. Gibson.A: Hello, Sally. Just call me Jack.Dialogue 2. Introducing OthersPeter: Oh, Jesus, that’s Rose Mathews!Harry: What?Peter: The woman talking with the Chairman. Haven’t seen her for ages. Come on, let’s go say hello. (They go over to Rose when she finishes talking with the Chairman)Hey, Rose!Rose: What?…It’s you, Peter?!Peter: Hey, how are you? Gee, we haven’t seen each other for… it must be close to five years!Rose: Well, how have you been?Peter: Pretty good.Rose: How are Sandra and the kid?Peter: They’re just fine. Oh, Rose, this is Harry Lynton, our sales manager.Rose: Hi, Mr. Lynton.Harry: Hi, how are you?Peter: Gee, we ought to go somewhere to chat a bit. How about Marie’s Cafe, the one on the other side of the street?Rose: Sounds great. Just give me a minute to call my office.Peter: OK.3.2 Useful ExpressionsHere you’re provided with some expressions usually used in making introductions. Again, try to make out with your partner the situations in which they’re respe ctively used.Self-introductionsIntroducing other people3.3 Follow-up PracticeWork out dialogues in each of the following situations:a)You are with your friend, Mary, in a café. Another friend of yours, Mike, comes in. He andMary do not know each other.b)Introduce yourself to a new colleague, Mary Wong, who is joining your company as theadvertising manager.≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈Refreshing Your Memory≈≈≈≈≈≈≈Social Responses: What would you say?With your partner, discuss what you would like to say in the situations below. If you need, refer back to the useful expressions of the section.a)At an official reception banquet, you are introduced by an acquaintance to Donald and Nancy Cromer, who are on a visit to your city.b)You are taking part in your friend’s wedding ceremony. You don’t know people around you very well, but you want to talk with them.**************************************************************************** Appendix 1. Cultural Notes: Addressing People1. One of the first problems connected with interpersonal relationship is how to address theother person. Both English and Chinese people have two kinds of personal names -- a surnameand given name(s). But the order of these names and their use in the two languages issomewhat different. In Chinese the surname comes first and is followed by the given name(s),but in English this order is reversed, as can be seen from the following examples:Liu Dazhi Steve Lambert↑↑↑↑surname given name given name surnameSo first of all, Chinese people need to be perfectly clear which name is the surname in English andwhich are the given names.2. The use of the surname and given name in English and Chinese can be summarized asfollows:Chinese English Formalrelationship /situationSurname + title Title + surnameNeutral relationship / situation Surname + title Title + surname orgiven nameInformal situation& closerelationshipGiven name Given nameIt should be pointed out that in neutral situations and relationships, westerners themselves vary in their preference for being called by their surname or by their given name. British tendto be more conservative than Americans in this respect, and also older people than younger. Soit is often safer to use the surname unless the westerner asks to be called by his given name orunless he only gives his given name.3. In a formal introduction, titles are often used before a person’s last name. The following is a listof titles used in introductions and conversations:Dr. (Doctor) Used to address medical doctors and university professors who have earneda doctorate degree. (Ph.D.)Mrs. Used to address a married woman (teacher, director, etc.)Miss Used to address an unmarried woman (teacher, waitress, business woman, etc.)Ms. Used to address an unmarried or married woman (teacher, housewife, professional etc.)Mr. Used to address a man (teacher, businessman, etc.)Section B Language Drills2. Retelling the story: Being HonestTask 1. If a tape-recorder is used:Listen to the recorded passage and then retell it.If a tape-recorder is not available, the teacher will read the story twice and then the students will retell the story.Task 2. Give a 3-minute talk based on the story you’ve just heard.Story Being HonestA certain old gentleman was very unhappy about modern education, and thought that youngpeople nowadays were not being taught the importance of knowing the difference between rightand wrong.One day he was taking a walk in the park near his home when he saw some young boysstanding around a small cat. The old gentleman went up to the boys and asked them what washappening. One of the boys said to him, “We’re having a contest. We’re telling lies, and the onewho tells the biggest one gets to keep the ca t”The old gentleman thought that this was a good opportunity to teach the boys a useful lesson,so he said to them, “I’ve never told a lie in my life.” All at once there was a great shout from allthe boys, and they said, “You’ve won! You can take the cat!”3. Pair Work : Lost in the StreetRole A: You are visiting Germany for the first time. You are lost in the street.1. You need some coins to make a phone call.2.You want to buy a local map.3.You are looking for Rose Hotel.Role B: You are a Chinese overseas student in Germany. You are waiting for a bus when a stranger (Role A) approaches you. You have some coins in your pocket. You need them for the bus.Role A starts the conversation.4. Movie DubbingIf a tape-recorder is used:Step 1. Listen to the recorded message carefully. Pay attention to the pronunciation, stress and intonation.Step 2. Students practice reading.Step 3. Students act out the play.If a tape-recorder is not available, students can use their imagination and originality to try different ways of dubbing the given message and then act out the play.★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆Sound of Music （5分20秒）After meeting the Captain, Maria is now going to meet his seven children for the first time. The Captain blows his whistle. After slamming of doors, the children appear on the terrace in a line, and then walk down one by one. Captain introduces them to Maria.Captain: Now, this is your new governess, Fraulein Maria. As I sound your signals, youwill step forward and give your name. You, Fraulein, will listen carefully. Learntheir signals so that you can call them when you want them.Liesl: Liesl.Friedrich: Friedrich.Louisa: Louisa.Kurt: Kurt.Brigitta: Brigitta.Marta: Marta.(The youngest girl steps forward.)Captain: And Gretl. Now, let's see how well you listened.Maria: Oh, I won't need to whistle for them, Reverend Captain. I mean, I'll use their names. And such lovely names.Captain: Fraulein, this is a large house. The grounds are very extensive. And I will not have anyone shouting. You will take this, please. Learn to use it. The children willhelp you. Now, when I want you, this is what you will hear.(The Captain whistles.)Maria: No, sir. I'm sorry, sir. I could never answer to a whistle. Whistles are for dogs and cats and other animals but not for children and definitely not for me. It would betoo humiliating.Captain: Fraulein, were you this much trouble at the abbey?Maria: Oh, much more, sir.Captain: Hmm.(Maria whistles.)Maria: Excuse me, sir, I don't know your signal.Captain: You may call me Captain.(The Captain leaves.)Maria: At ease. Well now that there's just us. Would you please tell me all your names again and how old you are?Liesl: I'm Liesl. I'm sixteen years old and I don't need a governess.Maria: Well, I'm glad you told me, Liesl. We'll just be good friends.Friedrich: I'm Friedrich. I'm fourteen. I'm impossible.Maria: Really? Who told you that, Friedrich?Friedrich: F raulein Josephine. Four governesses ago.Louisa: I'm Brigitta.Maria: You didn't tell me how old you are, Louisa.Brigitta: I'm Brigitta, she's Louisa. She's thirteen years old and you're smart. I'm ten and I think your dress is the ugliest one I ever saw.Kurt: Brigitta, you shouldn't say that.Brigitta: Why not? Don't you think it's ugly?Kurt: Of course, but Fraulein Helder's was ugliest. I'm Kurt. I'm eleven. I'm incorrigible.Maria: Congratulations!Kurt: What's incorrigible?Maria: I think it means you won't be treated like a boy.Marta: I'm Marta and I'm going to be seven on Tuesday. And I'd like a pink parasol. Maria: Well, pink's my favorite color, too. Yes, you're Gretl, and you're five years old?My, you're practically a lady! Now I have to tell you a secret. I've never been agoverness before.Louisa: You mean you don't know anything about being a governess?Maria: Nothing. I'll need lots of advice.Louisa: Well, the best way to start is to be sure to tell father to mind his own business. Friedrich: You must never come to dinner on time.Brigitta: Never eat your soup quietly.Kurt: And during dessert always blow your nose.Gretl: Don't you believe a word they say, Fraulein Maria.Maria: Why not?Gretl: Because I like you.Frau Schmidt: All right now, children! Outside for your walk. Father's orders. Now, hurry up!Hurry up! Quick. Quick. Quick. Fraulein Maria, I'm Frau Schmidt, the housekeeper. Maria: How do you do!Frau Schmidt: How do you do! I'll show you to your room. Follow me.Section C Chatting Time1. Warm-up ReadingRead the following passage. It will prepare you for further discussions to be followed.Welcome to SydneySydney is Australia’s oldest, largest and liveliest state capital with a population of over 3,000,000. It is a colorful, modern city but it has also a natural beauty with green parkland and perhaps the world’s most beautiful deep-water harbour.As well as being famous for its modern buildings and roads, there are many places of historical interest in Sydney. For example, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, the area called the Rock’s dating back to the early nineteenth century, and the attractive terrace houses of Paddington, are all close to the harbour and the city centre.Sydney has many attractions which tourists can enjoy – surf beaches, a zoo, Koala Bear Park and an Opera House which is situated at the water’s edge. Some say that this is one of the most beautiful examples of modern architecture in the world. For further entertainment there is a wide variety of restaurants, theatres, nightclubs, sports and social clubs. There is also a very efficient network of communications within the city, including an underground railway, buses and taxis. Sydney has a very pleasant, temperate climate. The average temperature in summer is 21.7°C, and in winter 12.6°CThere are few places in the world where a visitor can find such a rich variety of natural and historical beauty, entertainment and culture. Ask any Sydneysider about his city and he’ll say “there’s no place like it!”2. Relevant vocabularyThe vocabulary and expressions below are often used in talking about one’s hometown. Go through the list and find out what you might be using in your conversation with your partner.Landscape and land featuresScenic adj. 自然景物的，景色优美的Mountainous adj. 多山的hilly adj 多小山的fertile adj 肥沃的，富饶的plain n. 平原，草原plateau n. 高原rain forest n. 雨林orchard n. 果园valley n. 山谷，流域creek n. 小溪，小河waterfall n. 瀑布desert n. 沙漠lake n. 湖泊pond n. 池塘Weather and Climateatmosphere n. 大气climate n. 气候temperature n.气温tropical adj.热带的rainy adj.下雨的, 多雨的humid/damp adj.热带的frigid adj.寒冷的cloudy adj.多云的foggy adj.有雾的freezing adj.冰冻的,chilly adj.寒冷的drizzle n.细雨gust n.阵风, 一阵狂风(雨、冰雹等) whirlwind n.龙卷风typhoon n.台风flood n.洪水，水灾hurricane n.飓风cyclone n.旋风drought n.干旱sandstorm n.沙暴，暴风沙rainfall n.降雨Cities and facilitieslandmark n. (航海)陆标, 里程碑skyscraper n. 摩天楼, 高丛的烟囱residential area n.居民区,住宅区shopping mall n.大型购物中心teahouse n茶馆，茶楼highway(Am.) n.高速公路；大道motorway(Br.) n.高速公路subway(Am.) n.地下道，地道underground(tube)(Br.) 地铁，地下铁sidewalk (Am.) n.人行便道pavement(Br.)n.人行道，公路overpass(Am.) n.立交桥，高架桥flyover(Br.) n.立交桥trolley n.手推车minibus n.微型公共汽车，小巴parking lot n.停车场People and Customspopulous adj人口多的，人口稠密的exotic adj异国情调的festive adj喜庆的；欢乐的festival n.节日, 喜庆日native adj本国的, 出生地的dialect n.方言, 语调accent n.重音, 口音, 重音符religion n.宗教, 信仰autonomous adj.自治的costume n.装束, 服装ethnic group n.同种,同文化之民族firecracker n.爆竹, 鞭炮fireworks n.烟火, 激烈争论Foodhot and spicy adj.辣的，greasy a dj.多脂的, 油污的light adj.清淡的hotpot n.罐焖土豆烧肉grilled a dj.烤的, 炙过barbecue n.吃烤烧肉的野餐deep-fried adj.油炸的shallow-fried adj. 油煎的stir-fried adj.旺火煸炒的chinese cuisine n.烹饪beverage n.饮料liquor n.液体, 汁，酒精饮料dish n.盘, 碟, 盘装菜dumplings n.面团布丁,饺子steamed bread n.馒头instant noodles n.方便面3. Chatting Topic 1 : My HometownTake turns with your partner to ask each other questions in the table below about your hometowns.My Hometown◆Where are you from?◆Can I visit your hometown on the Internet?◆Do you like your hometown? Why or why not?◆What is the population of your hometown?◆Do you miss your hometown? What do you miss the most?◆Does anyone famous come from your hometown?◆Is your city famous for any kind of food?◆What’s the average temperature in the middle of the hot season, andin the cold or rainy season? What sort of climate has it got?◆Does your hometown have any festivals? What happens at thatfestival?◆How long does it take to get from your hometown to here?◆Is your hometown famous for anything?◆What does your hometown produce? What does it grow?◆What is the best season in your hometown?◆What is the best thing about your hometown?◆What is the worst thing about your hometown?◆When is the best time to come to your hometown?◆After you graduate do you want to live in your hometown? Why orwhy not?Chatting Topic 2: Getting to know your partnerNow it’s a good time to know other people in the class. Go around the classroom to ask anyone any of the questions in the table underneath, and answer the questions asked by the others.◆Where do you live?◆Do you live alone?◆How do you spend your free time?◆Tell me about a favorite event of your adulthood.◆Tell me about a favorite event of your childhood.◆What are you hobbies?◆What cities have you visited?◆What do you do on Sundays?◆What kind of people do you like to make friends with?◆What is your motto?◆Which sports do you like?◆What's something you do well?◆Who has had the most influence in your life?◆Would you like to be famous?。