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致学生
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Unit 1
Conversation 1 Don''t I know you from somewhere
1. Conversational openings
2. Asking if you''ve met before
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Conversation 2 I''ve heard a lot about you!
1. Making small talk 1
2. Introducing friends
3. Making small talk 2
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Unit 2
Conversation 1 Where can you get it cleaned
1. Asking where services are located
2. Describing buildings
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Conversation 2 Where are the ladies'' gloves
1. Asking for directions in a store 1
2. Asking for directions in a store 2
3. Asking for directions in a mall
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Unit 3
Conversation 1 Could I please speak to Helen
1. Asking to speak to someone
2. Offering to take a message
3. Writing messages down
Conversation 2 I''m sorry. Her line is busy right now.
1. Asking to speak to someone
2. Leaving a message
3. Calling for information
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Unit 4
Conversation 1 What can we do
1. Identifying a problem
2. Making suggestions
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Conversation 2 What would you do
Asking for and giving advice
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Unit 5
Conversation 1 Haven''t you heard yet
1. Asking about other people
2. Giving information about other people
3. Reacting to good and bad news
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Conversation 2 Wait a minute. Was she hurt
1. Asking for more details
2. Interrupting for details
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Unit 6
Conversation 1 I feel terrible.
1. Talking about symptoms
2. Giving advice
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Conversation 2 I''d like to get this prescription filled.
1. Talking about prescriptions
2. Asking about non-prescription drugs
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Unit 7
Conversation 1 Hey! What''s this thing
1. Describing what objects are used for
2. Giving instructions
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Conversation 2 What else will I need
1. Discussing needs and requirements
2. Getting clarification
3. Talking about consequences
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Unit 8
Oonversation 1 What kind of place is that
1. Asking about types of hotels
2. Asking for details
3. Making a reservation
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Conversation 2 I''d like to check in, please.
1. Checking in
2. Making requests
3. Calling hotel services
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Unit 9
Conversation 1 If you like shopping...
1. Getting information
2. Discussing possible activities
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Conversation 2 How do I get there
1. Asking about public transportation
2. Talking about tours
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Unit 10
Conversation 1 Do you know who that woman is
1. Asking who someone is
2. Identifying someone
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Conversation 2 What''s she like
1. Asking what someone is like
2. Discussing qualities
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Unit 11
Conversation 1 Have you ever tried parachuting
1. Discussing experiences 1
2. Discussing experiences 2
3. Discussing experiences 3
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Conversation 2 I''ll never forget the time I...
Relating a personal experience
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Unit 12
Conversation 1 What did you think of the movie
1. Asking and giving opinions
2. Agreeing and disagreeing with opinions
3. Giving reasons
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Conversation 2 If you ask me...
1. Social issues--agreeing and disagreeing
2. Seeing the other side
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