Part 1
Section A Sharing Good and Bad Times
Conversation 1
Man 1: I can’s believe it! I got an A on my science test!
Man 2: Congratulations! That’s great!
Man 1: Thanks. I’m so happy! I really worked hard for that A.
Man 2: I know you did. You deserve it.
Conversation 2
Woman 1: I have the most wonderful news!
Woman 2: What happened?
Woman 1: My sister finally had a baby girl. It’s great, because she has three boys!
Woman 2: How wonderful!
Conversation 3
Man 1 : You’ll never believe this!
Man 2: What happened?
Man 1: I won ten dollars in the school raffle! How about that!
Man 2: Boy, are you lucky!
Conversation 4
Woman 1: I’m so upset.
Woman 2: Wht’s wrong? You really look worried.
Woman 1: My dog was hit by a car.
Woman 2: That’s terrible! Is he okay?
Woman 1: I don’t know. He’s at thevet’s.
Woman 2: I hope he’ll be all right.
Woman 1: Thank you. So do I.
Conversation 5
Man 1: I’m so worried. I haven’t heard from my family in three months.
Man 2: How often do they usually write?
Man 1: Oh, at least once a month. Either my mother or my father writes.
Man 2: The mail is really slow sometimes. I’m sure you’ll hear from them soon.
Man 1: I hope so.
Man 2: You know the saying, “No news is good news.” If something were wrong, they’d have contacted you.
Man1: Maybe you’re right. Thanks, Adam.
Section B
Conversation 1
A: Hello?
B: Hi, Laurie. This is Sue.
A: Oh, hi! How are you?
B: Fine, thanks. Listen, I’m afraid I can’t really talk right now. I’m on my way to an interview. I just wanted to ask if you and Jim can come to dinner next Friday night at our place. About 7:00?
Conversation 2
A: Hey, Yoshi. How ya doing,?
B: Hi, Bod. OK, thanks. What’s new?
A: Not much. I’ll be glad when final exams are over.
B: Yeah. Me too. In fact, I’ve got one in about five minutes.
A: Well, good luck. Say, why don’t we get together and go to a game or something some day, huh?
B: Yeah. Sounds great. I’ll give you a call.
Conversation 3
W: Well, it’s been nice talking with you.
M: Yeah. I’m glad we finally got a chance to meet. Let’s get together sometime.
W: Yeah. Good idea.
M: I’ll call you, OK?
Conversation 4
W: Well, it’s been nice talking with you.
M: Yeah, I’m glad we finally got a chance to meet. Say, I know this is short notice, but if you’re not busy tomorrow night, would you like to go to a movie?
Section C
In general, it’s polite to say “Congratulations!” when a person has accomplished something. Examples of these kinds of occasions include graduation, job promotion, the birth of a child, and the purchase of a home. When congratulations are in order, it si sometimes also appropriate to give a gifr, especially when invited to a birthday, graduation, wedding, or anniversary party.
An invitation may say RSVP on the bottom, an abbreviation that refers to a French expression meaning “respond, please”. If the invitation says, “RSVP regreats only,” respond by mail or by phone only if you cannot come.
Equal attention must be given to good manners on sad occasions. If a coworker, classmate, or neighbor experiences a death in the family, it is appropriate to express sympathy. In doing so, the words Die or death should be avoided. It is best to simply say, “ I was so sorry to hear about your loss.” It’s also customary to send a sympathy card, but if you don’t know the mourner’s religion, be sure to select a card without religious symbols. Most customs regarding mourning relate to the family’s religion and vary from one group to another, so don’t send flowers or food unless you know it’s appropriate.
The simple wrods “I’m sorry” display good manners in a great many difficult social situations. “I’m sorry” has two main uses: (1) to express sympathy to someone who has had a bad experience; (2) to express regret for bothering someone or causing a problem. Other expressions of apology are “Excuse me” and “Pardon me”. Use one of these expressions when you are trying to get out of a crowded elevator or stopping a stranger to ask directions.
Question 1: According to the talk, on what occasions is it especially appropriate to give a gift?
Question 2: When you receive an invitation which says RSVP, what are you expected to do?
Question 3: Which of the following behaviors is appropriate for you when you hear your friend experiences a death?
Exercise 2
Question 1: What is appropriate to say when someone tells you a piece of good news?
Question 2: What is appropriate to say to someone who has had a bad experience?
Question 3: What is polite to say when you stop someone to ask for a favor?
Part III Listening Comprehension Test
1. M: Would you care for a biscuit?
W: Not just at the moment, thank you. I’d rather have another piece of cake if I may.
Q: What does the woman want now?
2. W: How annoying! I can’t figure out a solution to this problem. Can you help me?
M:Well, I’m afraid I can’t at the moment.
Q: What does the man mean?
3. W: What can I do for you, gentleman? Maybe you like this suit, because the color matches your skin and it is the latest fashion.
M:Yes, it’s really a good suit and it’s of good color. But I just walk around and watch. Thank you just the same.
Q: What did the man accept?
4. W: Your garden is too dry, and it needs water. Let me give you a hand to water the flower first.
M: The garden is dry and I’m drier, would you fetch me some water please?
Q: What did the man offer?
5. M: The room istoo stuffy, let me turn on the ventilator for you and air the room.
W:Yes, it’s too smoky here and I can hardly breathe.
Q: If the woman accepts the man’s offer, what will the man do?
6. M: What’s the matter?
W: I have heard some strange engine noise when I’m driving 30 miles per hour.
M: Why don’t you call the Car Talk program provided by the radio station? They can help you.
Q: What is Car Talk about according to this conversation?
7. W: The bus is so crowded, jammed like sardines. Oh, my God!
M: But can I offer you my seat? I’m getting off here.
Q: What do we learn form this conversation?
8. W: Let me get you some soft drinks, what would you like to have, Coca-Cola or soda?
M:It makes no difference actually, but I’d like to have the latter if you don’t mind.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
9. M: There will be a cold spell tomorrow. The news was too bad. It spoils all our holiday plan.
W:Just cheer up! We might as well do something to make it up by touring the downtown part.
Q: What did the woman suggest?
10. M: May I help you madam? The skirt matches your blouse all right. And it’s surely better than the mini one.
W: But I tried it on a moment ago, and I didn’t like it very much.
Q: What did the man suggest the woman do?
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