沈阳职业技术学院 公共外语教研室
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Data Bank
Follow the Samples
Sample One
Sample Two
Sample 1
A:
B:
How to Write a Notice for Posting
asking for advice
Certainly.
Mr. Smith,
could you give me some advice on how
course.
to write Of
a poster
for the English party?
O.K.
Sure. First, you have to give a clear idea of the
event, the place and time of it.
A:
It’s on 7:30 p.m., May 5. And we’ll have it in the
Students Center.
expressing specific time
B:
Good. And you also need to make it look attractive,
something hot and cool.
something + adj.
Sample 1
A:
main character
hero / heroine
So I’ll put in it that you are the leading character
of a play.
B:
Aha! OK, if you think that helps.
A:
Perhaps I’ll also stress the benefit it will bring to
our English learning.
B:
Good idea. And you can draw a picture, or use
different fonts and colors to highlight the effect.
It’s (That’s ) a good idea.
(That’s) Good.
Sample 2
A:
Talking About a Stamp Show
Expressing appreciation
Hey, look at the new poster for a stamp show.
Well done!
It is … that (who)…
B:
Mr. Smith, it’s you who taught me how to make a
poster.
A:
Good for you! So this is your product.
B:
Yeah. Are you also interested in stamp collecting?
A:
Not only interested in it, I also have a few rare
stamps from the UK.
B:
Really! We’d be so happy to have you at the show.
We’d be very glad to see you at the show.
Sample 2
A:
And here it says there is an exchange corner
during the
B:
show?
referring to the poster
Yes. Do you want to have some Chinese stamps?
A:
Sure. I have always been interested in Chinese
culture. And stamps can tell us a lot about a
country and its culture.
B:
the verb “tell”
That’s also one of our purposes for organising the
show.
the noun “purpose”
Task One
Task Two
Task Three
Task Four
Task Five
Act Out 1
A:
B:
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Could/Can you make out what is on the poster?
Yes. There will be a concert given by students
of the Beijing College of Music.
A:
Wonderful. I’d like to go to the concert. What is
included in the program?
B:
It includes singing and dancing, piano and
other performances.
A:
Where can we get the tickets for it?
B:
Let me see. Well, actually we don’t need
any ticket to it. Look at the poster. It says
“Admission is free”.
A:
That’s too good to be true.
Task: Discuss a program you'd like to arrange for a
class concert.
Act Out 2
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B:
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B:
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Listen! There’s an announcement coming over
the company loudspeaker.
It’s about the opening ceremony of the new inservice training center.
When will it be held?
This evening, at 7:30.
And the place for it is the multi-purpose hall,
isn’t it?
I think so. It’s a bit too noisy here to hear it
clearly.
Task: Talk about an announcement of a lecture given
by a guest professor.
Act Out 3
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B:
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B:
A:
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Are you coming for the IT show?
Yes. I learned about it from your notice posted
outside the exhibition center.
I’d be happy to show you around, if you like.
That’s very kind of you.
What are you particularly interested in?
I'm keen on the history of IT in China.
In that case, let’s go to the third exhibition
hall.
Task: Guide a friend of yours around an exhibition.
Act Out 4
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B:
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B:
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I’ve read an announcement in 21st Century
about an English camp.
Oh? Tell me about it.
Well, the camp will be held in Australia, for
eager English learners.
Are there any special arrangements?
There will be parties, tours with native
guides, and visits to people’s homes.
That sounds very interesting. I’d like to
participate if it’s not too expensive.
Task: Ask about the information of a package
tour to a scenic spot.
Act Out 5
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B:
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B:
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Excuse me. Is this the place for the English
corner?
Yes. You are a newcomer, aren’t you?
Yes. I read from the campus paper that there is
a place to practise English.
And to make friends, too. Let me introduce you
to some of my friends.
Thank you. I do feel a bit like a fish out of
water here.
Take it easy. You’ll feel at ease very soon.
Task: Share your first experience of visiting an
English corner at your college.
Exercise 3
Exercise 1
Imagine you are reading a notice posted on the
notice board. And you try to pass the
information to a foreign expert, Leo Yoffe, who
is working with your company. Complete a
conversation with him by filling out the blanks.
You: Leo, this notice contains something interesting for
you.
Leo: Oh? What is it 1 _______?
about
how to cook
You: It’s for a training class, learning 2 _______
Chinese dishes.
Leo: Hey, 3 _______
that’s exactly what my wife and I need.
details
You: Let me tell you all the 4 _______.
Exercise 1
When will it be?
Leo: Yes, please. 5 ______
You: It will be in the winter holiday for the Chinese
New Year
6 _________.
Will it be given in the
Leo: We’d be free then. 7 ______
company canteen?
Sichuan will be the
You: You’re right. The chef from 8 ________
chief instructor.
Leo: I love Sichuan food; it’s so delicious! A bit too hot
for my wife, though.
good at making
You: Here it says the chef is also 9 ________
desserts and snacks.
Exercise 1
Leo: I can hardly wait. 10 __________
How much should we pay for
the training?
You: Listen: “Price: A dish for the potluck dinner at
the end of the training!”
11 _______
sure we’ll enjoy
Leo: That sounds real fun. I’m 12 _____
the class.
meet people with the same
You: And you could 13 ____________
interest there.
Leo: I’ll tell all this to my wife. She’d be overjoyed to
hear it
14 _______.
Exercise 2
You:
Martin:
You:
Imagine you are an interpreter at a lecture on
Chinese Folk Song by Dr. Huang from a Chinese
conservatory. Martin is a foreigner keen on
Chinese folk songs. Play your role according to
the Chinese version provided.
Chinese folk
songs
1 (马丁，给你一张中国民歌讲座的票。)
Martin, here is a ticket for you for the
the Arts
lecture of Chinese folk songs.
Center
How wonderful! I’d like to confirm the
details, in case I miss anything.
2 (周五下午三点半，地点在艺术中心的演讲厅。)
It‘s on the coming Friday, 3:30 pm, in
the lecture hall of the Arts Center.
Exercise 2
Martin:
I see. Will the lecture be given in Chinese
or in English?
You:
It’s for foreign friends. 3 (所以黄博士将用英
语作讲座。)
So Dr. Huang will give his lecture in English.
Martin:
I am grateful for such an arrangement.
You:
4 (我相信你一定会非常喜欢这场讲座的。)
I’m sure you’ll enjoy the lecture.
Martin:
And I’m sure I’ll become even keener on
Chinese folk songs, too!
Exercise 3
Imagine you are a new employee at a joint venture.
Mr. Smith, the general manager there. will give a
dinner party at home. You are invited. Fill in the
blanks according to the clues given in the brackets.
You: Hello, Mr. Smith, 1 (告诉他你收到了他的请贴)
I’ve got your invitation for the dinner party
_____________________________________.
Smith: My wife and kids would be very pleased to have
you at our dinner party.
You: I’d be honored. 2 (问他你能否帮上点忙)
Is there anything I can do
________________________?
Smith: I’d like to know if there is anything special we
should know about entertaining Chinese friends..
Exercise 3
You: 3 (告诉他中英两种文化在这方面没有很大差别)
There isn’t much difference between Chinese and
___________________________________________
English culture in this aspect
__________________________.
Smith: Chinese people seem to be more hospitable.
They often help the guests to more food.
You: 4 That’s true.(告诉他有些中国主人可能忙得顾不上自己吃
Some Chinese hosts may become too busy
饭) ______________________________________
to serve themselves
__________________.
Smith: And will my guests come a little bit earlier or just
on time?
Exercise 3
You: 5 (告诉他根据中国人的习惯大部分客人会稍提前一点到)
Most
guests will arrive a little bit earlier, according
___________________________________________
to
Chinese custom
_________________.
Smith: I see. And my wife wants to know if she needs to
have her hair done for this occasion.
You: 6 (告诉他在中国女主人一般都愿意打扮得漂亮一些)
In China, hostesses generally want to look good
__________________________________________.
But casual dress would be quite acceptable for
family gathering.
Data Bank
No admission fee is required for members of the club.
会员入场免费。
Children under 6 are not permitted admission.
6岁以下儿童谢绝入内。
Casual dress is not accepted in the theatre.
衣着不整谢绝入场。
Data Bank
For booking, please stop at the Union Club.
要订票请到工会俱乐部。
There are still tickets available for the night shows.
夜场票依然有售。
A choral concert will be given at the Municipal Arts
Center.
在市艺术中心将有合唱音乐会。
Data Bank
This Weeks Film: Future World
本周影讯：未来世界
In case of rain, the runway show will take place in the
gym.
如下雨，模特表演改在体育馆进行。
Buses are available and leave at 6:00 p.m. from the
Peace Hotel.
下午6点从和平饭店有大巴前往。