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UNIT SIX
Part One
Warm Up
Dialogue 1
A和B在商量去何处撮饭，A建议去“汉堡王”吃快餐，但B说去一个豪华餐厅。
A: ⑴What do you say we stop in at that ⑵Burger King over there and *grab a bite?
B: ⑶Forget it! If you think I’d ever set foot that inferior restaurant again, you ⑷gotta be nuts. Last time I ate that food, almost vomited. The service ⑸in there is terrible. It was the first time I ever ⑹stiffed a waiter
A: Yeah, *not seeing a single person anywhere informed me. Hey! How about that one over there?
B: Oh, ⑺give me a break! That place is too ⑻lavish for us.
A: ⑼Easy. ⑽It’s on me.
B: *In that case, I’m right behind you.
Dialogue 2
A决定搬出宿舍，另租公寓，因为他不能忍受校园餐厅的饭菜。
A: I don’t think I can take another semester of this dorm food.
B: ⑴I know what you mean, it leaves a lot to be desired.
A: Sure, like taste, variety, ⑵nutritional value, what I should do is move into an apartment off ⑶campus where I can cook for myself.
B: Have you found anything yet?
A: You know how hard it is to find a decent place at this time of year?
B: *You should be able to find something comfortable in town, though that would be kind of far from school.
A: I got a car, so the distance wouldn’t really be a problem.
B: But the ⑷parking might be.
A: ⑸You bet!
Dialogue 3
Kathleen正在等约会的网友， Joe 来了，但她不知道Joe正是这个网友，她很不愿意和Joe纠缠。
Joe: Kathleen Kelly. Hello. This is ⑴coincidence. ⑵Would you mind if I sat down?
Kathleen: Yes, yes, I would, actually, I’m expecting someone, thanks.
Joe: ⑶Pride and prejudice.
Kathleen: Do you mind?
Joe: I bet you read that book every year. I bet you just love that Mr. Darcy and your ⑷sentimental heart just beats wildly at the thought that he and, um, well, you know, whatever her name is, ⑸are truly honestly going to end up together.
Waiter: *Can I get you something?
Kathleen: *Oh, no, he’s not staying.
Joe: Mochaccino decaf non-fat.
Kathleen: No, no, you’re not staying.
Joe: *I’ll just stay here until your friend gets here. Gee, is he late?
Part Two
Everyday Expression
现代沟通设备日新月异，电话交流不可或缺。拿起电话，你就开始了一次新的信息传递和接受。如何完成一次令人赏心悦目的线上交谈？不必着急，这就开始。
Small Talk 1:
Mike: Hello? This is Mike here. May I have a word with Grace?
Secretary: She’s not at her desk at the moment. Is there any message I can give her?
Mike: Yes. Please tell her that tickets to Phantom of the Opera will be delivered in two days. My number is 65216840, extension 236.
Secretary: Ok. I’ll let her know as soon as possible.
Mike: Thanks a lot. Bye.
Small Talk 2:
A: Is that you, Bob?
B: Sorry, he’s on another phone. Will you hold?
A: Oh I’m sorry. I think I’ll call later. Thank you.
Small Talk 3:
A: Hello, this is Peter Dixon from NYZ news radio. May I speak to Mr. Wilson
please?
B: Yes, speaking.
A: Good morning, Mr. Wilson. I’m calling to confirm the date of the next interview program.
B: Hold on a minute please. I’ll have my assistant check that part.
Small Talk 4:
A: Can you put me through to May Flower Restaurant, please?
B: Just a second…Sorry, the line is engaged.
A: OK, I’ll try later. Thanks anyway.
B: You’re welcome.
Small Talk 5:
A: Operator, we were cut off. Could you reconnect me, please?
B: A minute, please. I’ll connect you.
C: House Rent office.
A: Hello, could I talk to your manager, please?
C: May I know who’s calling?
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