Supplementary补充的MaterialsUnit 1 Possibility and ImpossibilityWays of TravelingDialogue 1:A: Well, I could possibly go to America to study English.B: That sounds great! When are you going?A: I’m not quite sure yet. If everything goes through smoothly, perhaps I’ll be leaving next month.B: Then, good luck!A: Thanks. It could happen.Dialogue 2:A: Mr. Wang, do you think you will go anywhere this summer?B: It’s possible.A: Where would you like to go?B: There’s a chance I may go to Mount Tai.A: I heard there is a possibility you may be invited to Lushan to attend a conference.B: Perhaps, but I don’t think the chances are high.A: I hope you get the chance.B: Thanks.Dialogue3:A: Hi, Xiao Liu! Haven’t seen you for ages! How’s everything?B: Fine. Looking forward to my 20-day vacation.A: Great! How do you plan to spend your vacation?B: I thought I might do some traveling.A: What’s the possibility of going to Singapore?B: There’s no way I’ll have the money to travel that far. However, there’s a chance I might get to Qingdao to see the sea.A: That sounds great.Unit 2 Concentration and Interruption—Customs Inspection, Customs DeclarationDialogue 1：A: Look, Jim. I bought this new camera yesterday.B: Indeed?A: Yes. The minicamera I bought in Nanjing fell into the West Lake when I went sightseeing last month.B: Fancy that! It was a very good camera.A: Well, the new one is a digital. It works better than the lost one.B: That sounds good.A: What’s more, you used to have t o wait for the film to be developed before you could see the results.B: So?A: Now you can get instant results in a second.B: Tell me more.A: Well, you can even download the photos and email them to your friends.B: I’ll have to get one of these magica l cameras.Dialogue 2：A: Let’s play chess.B: I haven’t played chess for a long time.A: That’s all right. I’m a beginner. I’ve just learned how to play. And…B: Excuse me for interrupting, Mr. Johnson. There’s a man at the door who says he’s from the IR S. A: Did you say from the CIA?B: No. The IRS.A: Oh, I’ll go and have a look. I’m sorry for the interruption, John, but I’ll be back with you soon. B: That’s all right.Dialogue 3:A: I saw a very good film last weekend. It was very interesting and moving.B: Really? What was it about?A: It was about Shakespeare.B: Oh? Who’s Shakespeare?A: Shakespeare is the greatest English poet and playwright. He’s famous all over the world.B: Please tell me more.A: He was born in 1564 and died in 1616. When he was about 30, he went to London to make a living there. He worked as a workman and actor in a theater. Some years later, he became a great poet and playwright.B: How interesting!A: He wrote 37 plays in blank verse and many poems.B: That’s incredible!A: Hamlet is one of his great works and…B: Sorry to interrupt, but what’s Hamlet?A: Hamlet is a character in one of Shakespeare’s work. He’s the hero of a tragedy.B: I see.A: And Shakespeare’s works are classic masterpieces that are liked all over the worl d.B: Oh. I should learn more about his works.Unit3 interest and Boredom-Sightseeing in the UKDialogue 1：A: Are you interested in literature?B: Yes. I have a great interest in it.A: What kinds of literature are you interested in particular?B: Well, I have a passion for novels. How about you?A: Me? I always find plays the most fascinating. But I’m also a fan of novels.B: I’m glad we have some common interests.Dialogue 2: (The telephone rings)A: Hello.B: Hello, Tom? This is Don. How are you?A: Oh, hi, Don. Good. How have you been?B: Fine. Listen. Jerry and I want to go bowling tomorrow night out at the bowling alley. I know it appeals to you. How about coming with us?A: Well, it sounds like fun, but actually I’ve got a lot of homework to do jus t now.B: Oh, come on, Tom. It’ll be fun. It’ll make you relax. You’ll study better.A: I really can’t. I’ve got a report due on Tuesday in American literature. I’m really getting nervous about it. But thanks a lot for thinking of me.B: Oh, don’t mention it. Maybe next time. Good luck.A: Thanks. Goodbye.B: Bye.Dialogue 3：A: Did you see the fashion show at the exhibition center last night?B: No, I didn’t. I was held up by a friend.A: You were luck, actually.B: Why do you say that?A: The fashion show was extremely boring.B: You mean it was rather uninteresting?Unit5 Reassuring and Persuading-Hotel ReservationDialogue1A: Hi, Bob. You look under the weather today.B: I’m still alive-just not at all well.A: Why! Is there anything wrong with you?B: Well, I got a scolding this morning. My boss lectured me for half an hour. What lousy luck!A: Easy, easy. This kind of thing could happen to anybody.B: You see, I have worked like a dog for ten years. But my boss turned on me only because I did one trifling thing wrong.A: Yeah, yeah. The whole thing is a trifling matter. Forget it.B: I just can’t forget it.A: Well, it’s just one of those things. Maybe your boss was in a big bad mood this morning. I’m sure he’ll say sorry to you tomorrow. You’ve done an excellent job for the company. Well, well, take it easy. Let’s have dinner together sometime.B: Okay. See you.A: See you.Dialogue2A: Good morning. Can I have a room in this hotel?B: Good morning, sir. Welcome to our hotel. How many persons, please?B: I’m sorry; we have no vacant double rooms at the moment. We only have some deluxe suites left.A: Oh, that’s terrible.B: Don’t worry. I can recommend you to the Orient Hotel.A: I’m afraid they have no vacant room either. It’s almost ten o’clock no w.B: I assure you that you can get the room you want, for I got to know that on the phone ten minutes ago.A: That’s great. Thank you.B: You’re welcome.Dialogue 3:A: Tom, would you like to have a drink?B: Thanks, but I’ve quit.A: Have you? But I can’t. I’m really hooked on alcohol.B: Well, it’s bad for your health. Look, how listless you are.A: Yeah. Actually I know myself that the habit is harmful.B: Then why don’t you just give it up?A: But you see…it means something to me. It’s already become p art of my life.B: Honestly, you’ll change your mind after hearing my story. I used to be an alcohol addict. I never thought I could give it up. But last month, after two weeks’ try, I’ve sworn off it. It’s not as difficult as I thought.A: There’s something in that, I suppose. But I’m not sure if I could bring myself to overcome this problem.B: I can assure you it will work if you try your best. Do it from now on.A: Agreed. Thank you.Unit 6 Condition and ConcessionBusiness NegotiationsDialogue 1:A: I’m organizing a company picnic for this Saturday. If you’re not busy, would you like to come? B: I’d love to, but I’m not sure I can. I think I’ll have to work overtime.A: That’s too bad. Is there any chance you could possibly get out of working overtime?B: I’m not sure. Let me check and get back to you.A: Okay, but please try to come. It won’t be much of a company picnic if you don’t show up.B: it’s nice of you to say that. I’ll do my best.Dialogue 2:A: Would you mind if I gave up my plan for briefing that staff on the market situation, sir?B: I’d rather you didn’t, if you don’t mind.A: But I’m really tied up these days.B: Perhaps we can put it off to next week.A: Would it be all right if I put it off until the week after next? The thing is, I have to get the material Xeroxed before the briefing.B: I’m afraid I won’t be able to arrange another time after next week. I’ll be flying to London for a conference.Dialogue 3:A: Could I have a word with you?B: Yes?A: Would you please tell me how I can improve my pronunciation?B: Sure. What’s the matter?A: It seems no matter how hard I practice, I always speak with a Chinese accent.B: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. Although I’m a little busy today, I’d still like to take a few minutes to talk about it with you now anyway.A: Thank you very much.B: You’re welcome.Unit 7 Deducing and Concluding—Body LanguageDialogue 1:A: What’s the matter with Richard? He looks awful.B: He just told me that he has had a terrible quarrel with his son. He is very upset.A: Oh dear. That boy is always getting into trouble. What’s the problem this time?B: He has been keeping bad company and comes home at all hours of the night.A: Poor Richard. He has such high hopes for his son.B: From what he said on several occas ions I infer that he isn’t very happy about his son’s situation. Dialogue 2:(Jim is returning to Australia. His friends are seeing him off.)A: Hi, Jim. We’ve come to say good-bye.B: That’s very kind of you. I’ll miss you all badly.C: Don’t forget to w rite to us.B: It’s the first thing I’ll do when I get settled.A: We’d better be going. The car is waiting outside. Is that all you are wearing? It’s bitter cold today.B: I have my trench coat with me. That will be quite enough to get me home. you must remember that Australia is beneath us and…C: I see. It will be summer weather when you arrive.A: From what I understand, I guess that you will not be celebrating a white Christmas.B: That’s right. I will probably be at the beach!Dialogue 3:A: Have you any suggestion on this project, gentlemen?B: I am quite satisfied with your report. You have covered everything.C: The same here. We are very happy to be partners with you. In the course of construction, I am sure we’ll be able to make any adjustments t hat are necessary.A: Well, I feel we may safely draw the conclusion that there will always be room for improvement.Unit 8 Obligation and necessityEnvironmental protectionDialogue 1:A: What time is it?B: It’s almost 4:30.A: 4:30 already? I didn’t rea lize it was so late.B: I didn’t either.A: I’ve really got to go now. I’m supposed to pick up my son at school.B: Oh! You’d better hurry! See you soon.A: So long.B: Bye.Dialogue 2:A: I’d like to turn in my load application.B: Have you had it checked by one of our secretaries?A: Excuse me. Have I had it what?B: Checked by one of our secretaries. It is necessary to have your loan application checked by one of our secretaries before it can be taken into consideration.A: Oh, I haven’t done that. I didn’t know that was mandatory.B: Oh, yes. It’s essential.Dialogue 3:A: A wonderful opera, wasn’t it?B: Oh, yes. I enjoyed it very much, but now want I need is to have a walk.A: Yes. It’s nice to have a walk along the street. But I would like to have a drink now.B: As a matter of fact, I’d love to have a drink, too. I wouldn’t mind some orange juice right now. A: All right. Let’s go to the grocery store for some arrange juice.B: Okay. Let’s go.A: I rather fancy some crackers with the drink.B: I guess we can get some there also.Unit 9 Defining and Exemplifying—British English and American EnglishDialougue1:(A Sneezes)A: Excuse me, I have a cold again. This is the third time I have caught cold this winter.B: I’m sorry to hear that. Have you take n some medicine?A: Perhaps having regular physical exercise, like running, playing table tennis or even just taking a walk everyday will be helpful. Why not have a try?A: But I don’t like ant of the things you mentioned?B: It doesn’t matter. You can cho ose any form of exercise you like. Just take my fatter for example, he doesn’t like sports, but he takes a cold bath every morning all the year round, so he seldom catches a cold.A: Really? Thanks for your suggestion. I’ll begin tomorrow morning.B: Not until your cold is better and try to go at it gradually.Dialogue 2：A: Look at this page, Bill. What are these raised dots?B: It’s Braille for the blind to read by touch.A: Could you please tell me more about it?B: Ok. Braille is a system of printing and writing in which the characters are formed by six raised dots, so that the blind can use their fingers to touch and read.A: Why is it called “Braille”, do you know?B: The system is called so in honor of the inventor, Braille, who was a French teacher, also a blind man.Dialogue 3:(At a history museum)A: This is a sundial!B: A sundial? What is it used for?A: It is a timepiece used by the ancients, just like the watch or clock we use today.B: Really? So people in the old times used this device to tell the time.A: Not only that, there were some other methods to show the time. Let me give you some examples, like water-dropping, sand-leaking, and rope burning.Unit 10 Curiosity and ignorance—SuperstitionDialogue1:A: Excuse me; I wonder if you could tell me how to get to the train station from here?B: I’m afraid I haven’t the slight idea.A: I wonder if anyone else around here would know.B: I couldn’t say for sure. Why don’t you ask that lady in the red sweater?A: I will. Thank you very much.Dialogue2:A: I didn’t realize Jane had got married.B: Yes, she got married three weeks ago.A: I wonder why she didn’t invite me and my husband. We have been good friends with Jane for years.B: I really don’t know. However, I heard she had a very simple we dding ceremony. Perhaps they only invited their family members.A: Perhaps you’re right.Dialogue3:A: Excuse my ignorance, but what in the world is THAT?B: This? Oh this is my new exercise machine.A: I’m curious to know what part of the body gets exerc ised with this machine.B: It’s supposed to strengthen the abdominal muscles. It should help my posture, and give me a better figure.A: I hope you don’t mind my asking, but how much did it cost?B: Oh, it didn’t cost me anything. My husband’s brother gave it to us.Unit 11 Listing and SummarizingDialogue 1:A: Miss Wang, I want to get to the airport. Can you tell me how to get there?B: Sure. First, you may take the shuttle bus. It’s fast and comfortable with air-conditioning in it.A: Ok. And next?B: N ext is the ordinary bus. It’s much cheaper. But I’m afraid it is a bit too slow.A: And what’s the fastest?B: It’ll be a taxi. What’s the hurry?A: I’ve got to get to the airport to pick up my brother at 10. I’m already late.B: You’d better take a taxi, I suppose. It’s just a little expressive.Dialogue 2:A: Why are you so late?B: You can’t imagine. Traffic jams, red lights and impulsive pedestrians.A: No wonder. 25 miles took you one and a half hours.B: Next time, I’ll try to avoid the rush hour.Dialogue 3:A: Tim, why not buy a car since you have decided to live here?B: I love cars, but I really don’t like driving in large cities.A: Why?B: Well, driving here is a kind of torture. The roads are narrow and old; there are many cars and pedestrians; and it’s very difficult to find a parking lot.A: So…B: SO you can only drive at a crawling pace. You can never enjoy driving freely on the road.Unit 12 Tolerating and CriticizingGeneration GapDialogue 1:A: I keep forgetting to ask you. How are you enjoying your retirement?B: Do you really want to know?A: Sure.B: Well, the truth is, I hate to be idle.A: Oh, you shouldn’t let it bother you.B: If only I could keep myself busy. I can’t put up with doing nothing.A: Well, you have to accept that sort of thing.B: I’m trying to take up some hobby.A: That’s a good idea.Dialogue 2:A: You know. It’s not nice of you to say to your mother that she’s spoiling her grandchildren. I think you’ve hurt her feelings.B: Hmm. I didn’t realize that. Do you think she’s angry with me?A: I don’t know if “angry” is the right word, but it seems to me she’s a little annoyed.B: I feel terrible.A: Maybe you should consider apologizing to her. That might help iron things out between the two of you.B: Good idea! Thanks.Dialogue 3:A: I wish I knew who had taken away my dictionary.B: It was me. I’m so sorry.A: What did you think you were doing?B: I needed to finish my translation.A: Why aren’t you a bit more considerate? I have been looking for it all day!B: I’m awfully sorry. I didn’t know you’d need it yourself.Unit 13 Cause and EffectDialogue 1:A: Can you give me the reason why you read the Guardian every day?B: Because I can always get the latest information about the World Cup as well as some other news. A: Is it really worth subscribing to?B: Yes, definitely.Dialogue 2:A: What are you reading?B: I’m reading an article.A: What is it about?B: It is about environmental pollution. It says we are destroying the earth we depend upon. As a result, the environment is getting worse and worse.A: Yes, that’s the case. Without paying attention to environmental protection, we are heading for eventual disaster.Dialogue 3:A: Hi, Ms. Wang. May I ask you a question?B: Yes, please.A: Is it necessary to give heed to pronunciation while speaking English?B: Sure. Otherwise, you won’t be able to understand others while at the same time you can’t make yourself understood.A: Yes, I see. Thank you, Ms Wang..B: My pleasure.。
