新視野英語教程（第四版）視聽說教程3 Unit 4 Customs

新視野英語教程視聽說教程3第四版CustomsUnit4CONTENTSReadingaloud?Testingyourears?Openingyourmouth?Viewingtogether?VoiceofChina?Wrap-up?ThinkingofMyBrothersonMountain-ClimbingDayWangWeiAlone,alonelystrangerinaforeignland,Idoublypineforkinsfolk(親屬)onaholiday.Readthefollowingpoemaloudaftertherecording.Payattentiontothepronunciation,intonation,andrhythm.1Iknowmybrotherswould,withdogwood(茱萸)sprayinhand,Climbupthemountainandmissmesofaraway.4Readthefollowingpoemaloudaftertherecording.Payattentiontothepronunciation,intonation,andrhythm.CulturalnoteWangWei(701?–761)wasaChinesepoet,painter,andpoliticianduringtheTangDynasty.Widelyregardedasoneofthemostinfluential

figuresintheartandliteratureofhistime,hefoundedtheSouthernSchoolofpainter-poets.Hispoetryreflectstheidealsofdetachmentandsimplicity,highlightingnaturalelementssuchaswaterandmist,ratherthanhumanpresence.Muchofhisworkwasinspiredbythelocalscenery.Translation九月九日憶山東兄弟王維獨在異鄉(xiāng)為異客，每逢佳節(jié)倍思親。遙知兄弟登高處，遍插茱萸少一人。Wordbankancestorhandicraftassimilateinteractionbachelorpartymaid

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manmanualbridesmaidmodestycategorynewlywedsfurthermoreoolongWordbankplantationsocialnormproficientrecipientNationalDayreligionRepresentativeListofIntangibleCulturalHeritageforHumanityrespectiveUNESCO進(jìn)入測試HisancestorshadcometoAmericafromIreland.ancestorn.祖先BackNewarrivalsfindithardtoassimilate.assimilatev.吸收，（使）融入BackOnlymenareinvitedtothebachelorparty.bachelorpartyn.（尤指在男子結(jié)婚前一晚舉行的）單身聚會BackThebestmanataweddingisthemanwhoassiststhebridegroom.bestmann.伴郎BackTraditionallythedesignsandcoloursofbridesmaiddresseswereselectedbythebride.bridesmaidn.伴娘BackHispicturesdon'tfitintoanycategory.categoryn.類別，種類BackFurthermore,thepricepremiumwouldputtheproduceoutofreachofmanypoorerconsumers.furthermoreadv.而且，不僅如此BackTraditionalhandicrafttechniquesarebeingsteadilyimproved.handicraftn.手工藝，手藝BackWhatitwillnotachieveisthewarmthofhumaninteractionandtouch.interactionn.交流BackWillyoubemymaidofhonor?maidofhonorn.主要伴娘BackTheassemblyofthedelicateequipmentrequiredmanualprecisionthatmachinessimplycouldn'treplicate.manualadj.靠人工的BackHeacceptedtheawardwithcharacteristicmodesty.modestyn.謙虛BackOneofthefirstissuesnewlywedsfaceishowtohandletheirfinances.newlywedsn.新婚夫婦BackInsomecoastalprovincessuchasGuangdongProvinceandFujianProvince,apotofOolongteaorPu-erteaistheusualtreat.oolongn.烏龍茶BackTheyweresoldtoplantationownersandforcedtoworklonghours.plantationn.種植園，林場BackShewasveryproficientinmusic.proficientadj.精通的BackAsuppressedimmunesystemputsatransplantrecipientatriskofotherinfections.recipientn.接受者，領(lǐng)受者BackReligioninformseveryaspectoftheirlives.religionn.宗教信仰BackTheyareeachrecognizedspecialistsintheirrespectivefields.respectiveadj.各自的BackWhileinreallifeyouhardlytalktostrangers,hereyougetitasasocialnorm.socialnorm社會準(zhǔn)則BackNationalDayisanimportantholidayforeachnation.NationalDay國慶節(jié)BackTraditionalteaprocessingtechniquesandtheirassociatedsocialpracticesinChinawereaddedtoUNESCO'sRepresentativeListoftheIntangibleCulturalHeritageofHumanityonTuesday.RepresentativeListofIntangibleCulturalHeritageforHumanity人類非物質(zhì)文化遺產(chǎn)名錄BackIfyouareplanningtostartacareerinthefieldofeducation,science,orculture,thenaninternshipatUNESCOwillbeidealforyou.UNESCO聯(lián)合國教科文組織（UnitedNationsEducational,Scientific,andCulturalOrganization）Back1. A.Beingstrong.

B.Beingbeautiful.

C.NationalDaycelebration.

D.It’saboy’sname.2.

A.Parents’expectationsandwishes.

B.Thechild’sdesire.

C.Aninterestingmeaning.

D.Thechild’spersonality.?Listentothetwoconversations.Aftereachconversation,youwillhearsomequestions.Decideonthebestanswertoeachquestion.Boththeconversationsandthequestionswillbespokenonlyonce.CONVERSATIONS1Conversation1?3. A.Husbandandwife.

B.Teacherandstudent.

C.Employerandemployee.

D.Interviewerandinterviewee.4.

A.French.

B.EnglishandFrench.

C.English.

D.EnglishorFrench.?Listentothetwoconversations.Aftereachconversation,youwillhearsomequestions.Decideonthebestanswertoeachquestion.Boththeconversationsandthequestionswillbespokenonlyonce.CONVERSATIONS2Conversation2?5. A.TheUnitedStates.

B.England.

C.France.

D.Spain.?Listentothetwoconversations.Aftereachconversation,youwillhearsomequestions.Decideonthebestanswertoeachquestion.Boththeconversationsandthequestionswillbespokenonlyonce.CONVERSATIONS1Conversation2Listentothepassageandfillintheblanks.Thepassagewillbespokentwice.PASSAGE2InsomemodernChineseweddings,theteaceremonyremainsoneofthemostsignificanttraditions.Duringtheceremony,newlywedsshowtheirrespecttotheeldersintheirfamiliesandthey,inturn,showtheir1)________ofthemarriage.Theteaceremonyisconductedonthedayoftheweddingandseesthebrideandgroomserveteatotheirparents,in-laws,andotherfamilymembers.Symbolizingtheunionoftwofamilies,itisa2)________partoftheday,typicallytakingplaceinsidethecouple’srespectivefamilyhomes.acceptancemeaningfulListentothepassageandfillintheblanks.Thepassagewillbespokentwice.PASSAGE2Thecouple,often3)________traditionalweddinggarments,willserveteatotheirelders,usuallywiththehelpofbridesmaids.Theparentsandin-lawsarethekeyrecipients,andsometimesotherrelativessuchasgrandparents,aunts,andunclesalso4)________.TheassociationbetweenteaandmarriagegoesasfarbackastheTangDynastyinChina.Today,mostpeopleseetheteaceremonyasawayforfamiliesto5)________abrideorgroomintotheirfamilies.dressedinparticipatewelcomeOptionalexercisesWhetheryouhaveattendedawedding?Nowlet’slearnmoreaboutChineseteaceremoniesandothertraditionalormodernChinesemarriagecustoms.Listentothepassageanddecideonthebestanswertoeachquestion.Boththepassageandthequestionswillbespokentwice.PASSAGE31.A.TheUnitedStates.

B.AnAfricancountry.

C.England.

D.China.2.A.Food.

B.Studies.

C.Livingarrangements.

D.Livinghabits.??Listentothepassageanddecideonthebestanswertoeachquestion.Boththepassageandthequestionswillbespokentwice.PASSAGE33.A.ThespeakerchosetocometotheUnitedStates.

B.Thespeakerchosethewrongsubject.

C.Thespeakersignedupfortoomanycourses.

D.Thespeakerdidn’tfinishthereadinghomework.4.A.Theydon’thavegoals.

B.Theydon’twanttoreturnhome.

C.TheirEnglishisnotgoodenough.

D.They’renotpracticalinchoosingtheirmajors.??Listentothepassageanddecideonthebestanswertoeachquestion.Boththepassageandthequestionswillbespokentwice.PASSAGE35.A.Whattostudyandhowtouseitwhentheyreturnhome.

B.Whentoreturnhome.

C.Whatcoursestosignupfor.

D.Howmanycoursestochoose.?1.WhataretheweddingtraditionsintheUnitedStatesandCanadabasedon?TheweddingtraditionsintheUnitedStatesandCanadaareoftenbasedonreligion,culture,and_____________.2.Whoisinvitedtoatraditionalwedding?Allofthecouple’sareinvited___________________.3.Whoareselectedtobebridesmaidsandgroomsmen?Peoplethecoupleareselected________.4.Whatmaythemaidofhonorplanbeforethewedding?Themaidofhonormayplana(n)______________.5.Whateventdoesthebestmanoftenorganizebeforethewedding?Thebestmanoftenorganizesa(n)______________.socialnormsListentothetwopassages.Completeeachoftheanswerswithnomorethanthreewords.Boththepassagesandthequestionswillbespokentwice.PASSAGES4Passage1familiesandfriendsclosetoweddingshowerbachelorparty1.Whyisitdifficulttosortfamilynamesintodifferenttypes?Becausethe_________________________havechanged.2.Whatdidthespellingofanamedependon?Thespellingofanamedependedonthe_____________ofthepersonwhowroteit.3.Wheremayfamilynameshavedevelopedfrom?Familynamesmayhavedevelopedfromaperson’s___________________.4.Wheredoesthefamilyname“Wood”probablycomefrom?

“Wood”probablycomesfromwheretheirancestors_________.5.Whatdoesthename“Johnson”mean?Thename“Johnson”means“________________.”spellingsandpronunciationListentothetwopassages.Completeeachoftheanswerswithnomorethanthreewords.Boththepassagesandthequestionswillbespokentwice.PASSAGES4Passage2judgmentsurroundingsorjoblivedsonofJohn1.A.ThetraditionofChineseteaceremonies.

B.Teaprocessingtechniquesandassociatedsocialpractices.

C.ThesellingpracticesofChinesetea.

D.TheJapanesetraditionofservingandsharingtea.2.A.OnthebasisoftheUNESCO’slist.

B.Onthebasisoftheplaceswheretheteaissold.

C.Onthebasisofnaturalconditionsandlocalcustoms.

D.Onthebasisofthe

ecological

environment.Listentothenewsreportanddecideonthebestanswertoeachquestion.Boththenewsreportandthequestionswillbespokentwice.NEWSREPORT5??3.A.Socialpractices,traditionalskills,andhandicrafts.

B.Exchangesandmutuallearningamongcivilizations.

C.Socialandeconomicdevelopment.

D.TheChinesevaluesofmodesty,harmony,andrespect.Listentothenewsreportanddecideonthebestanswertoeachquestion.Boththenewsreportandthequestionswillbespokentwice.NEWSREPORT5?Let’swatchavideo!Fillintheblanks.RossGeller:So,um—sohow’sthis,uh,how’sthisgonnawork?Y’know,withus?Y’know,when,like,__________________havetobemade?CarolWillick:Givemea“forinstance”.RossGeller:Well,uh,uh,Idon’tknow,OK.OK,howaboutwiththe,uh,withthebaby’sname?CarolWillick:Marlon—RossGeller:Marlon?!CarolWillick:—ifit’saboy,Minnieifit’sagirl.RossGeller:...AsinMouse?CarolWillick:___________________,RossGeller:Still,you—yousayMinnie,youhearMouse.Um,howabout,um...HowaboutJulia?CarolWillick:Julia...SusanBunch:WeagreedonMinnie.importantdecisionsAsinmygrandmotherFillintheblanks.RossGeller:That’sfunny,um,uh,weagreedwe’dspendtherestofourlivestogether.Thingschange,rollwiththepunches.IbelieveJulia’s______________...?SusanBunch:Oh,please!What’swrongwithHelen?RossGeller:HelenGeller?Idon’tthinkso.CarolWillick:Hello?It’snotgonnabeHelenGeller.RossGeller:Thankyou!CarolWillick:No,Imeanit’snotGeller.RossGeller:What,it’sgonnabeHelenWillick?CarolWillick:No,actually,um,wetalkedaboutHelenWillick-Bunch.RossGeller:Well,waitaminute,wha—whyissheinthetitle?SusanBunch:Becauseit’smybabytoo.RossGeller:Oh,That’sfunny,really?Um,Idon'trememberyoumakinganysperm.SusanBunch:Yeah,andweallknow______________thatis!onthetablewhatachallengeFillintheblanks.RossGeller:Uhhuh.See?See?CarolWillick:Allright,youtwo,stopit!RossGeller:Nonono,shegetsacredit.Hey,I’mintheretoo.CarolWillick:Ross.You’renotactuallysuggestingHelenWillick-Bunch-Geller?‘CauseIthinkthatborderson___________.RossGeller:Ofcoursenot,I’m...suggestingGeller-Willick-Bunch.SusanBunch:Oh,no,nonononono,youseewhathe’sdoing?Heknowsnoone’sgonnasayallthosenames,heknowsthey’llwindupcallingherGeller,thenhegetshisway!RossGeller:Myway?!You,youthinkthisismyway?Believeme,ofallthewaysIeverimaginedthismomentinmylifebeing,thisisnotmyway—youknowwhat?Uh,um,thisistoohard.I’mnot,Ican’tdo—Doctor:Knockknock!Howarewetoday?Anynausea?All:Yeah.Yeah.Alittle.childabuseWordbankdeparturesuitereceptionwake-up

callreservation進(jìn)入測試departuren.離開，起程Flightsshouldbeconfirmed48hoursbeforedeparture.Backreceptionn.接待處Allvisitorsmustreporttoreception.Backreservationn.（房間、座位等的）預(yù)訂Wecanholdyourreservationforthreedays.Backsuiten.套房Isuggestwefityouupwithanofficesuite.Backwake-upcalln.叫醒電話Ibookawake-upcallfor4:45a.m.BackW:

Reception.CanIhelpyou?M:

Yes.I’dliketoreserveadoubleroom.M:

Frontdesk,howcanIhelpyou?W:

Hi,I’minterestedinreservingasuiteformyfamilyonMarch2nd.Arethereanyavailable?M:

DoyouhaveasingleroomavailablefromMay2ndto6th?W:

Yes,wedo.W:

Howlongareyouplanningtostay?M:

About10days.123Readtheshortconversationsaftertherecording,thenpracticethemwithyourpartner.EXCHANGES14M:

Doyouofferspecialratesforgroupreservation?W:

Yes,weoffer10%off.M:

Iwaswonderingifyouofferanydiscountsforlong-termstays.W:

Yes,wedohavespecialratesforextendeddays.Howlongdoyouintendtostay?56Readtheshortconversationsaftertherecording,thenpracticethemwithyourpartner.EXCHANGES1OptionalexercisesReceptionistGuest1.Whenwillyouarrive?1.Around4:00p.m.tomorrow.2.MayIhaveyourname,sir?2.RichardLee.3.Howlongwillyoubestayingwithus?3.Threenights.Thefollowingexpressionsarefortheteacher’sreference.GuestReceptionist1.I’dliketobookaroominyourhotel.1.Whatkindofroomwouldyoulike?2.Howmuchisasingleroom?2.It’s180yuanpernight.3.Canyouoffermeadiscount?3.Yes,wecanofferyoua10%discount.W:

ThisisSunnyHolidayInn.CanIhelpyou?M:

Yes.I’dliketobookadoubleroomwithashower.W:

Couldyoutellmeyourarrivalanddeparturedates,please?M:

FromOctober10thto15th.W:

Letmesee…Yes,wedohaveadoubleroomavailableforthosedays.M:

Howmuchistheroom?1Readtheconversationsaftertherecording.Payattentiontotheexpressionsrelatedtomakingroomreservations.CONVERSATIONMODELS2W:

It’s280yuanpernight,sothat’s1,400yuanintotal.M:OK.I’lltakethat.W:

CouldIhaveyourname,please?M:

MynameisTonyWhite,T-O-N-Y,W-H-I-T-E.W:

Thankyou,Mr.White.M:

Thankyouverymuchforyourhelp.W:

Youarewelcome,sir.Spellingyournameoutoverthephoneisnotalwayseasy,evenforanativeEnglishspeaker.Peoplemaymishearletters.Considerlearningthespellingalphabettohelpyouinthissituation.Forexample,“MynameisJosh.‘J’forJuliette,‘O’forOscar,‘S’forsierra,and‘H’forhotel.”TipW:

Reception.MayIhelpyou?M:

Yes.I’mfromAmericanPacificTravelAgency.I’dliketobook

20doubleroomswithtwinbedsforsevennights.W:

Forwhichdates?M:

FromJune8thto15th.W:

Onemomentplease,sir.Yes,wedohave20roomsforsevennights.2M:

Thankyou.Isthereaspecialrateforgroupreservation?W:

Yes,wehave10%off.Bytheway,couldyoutellmewhenyou’llarriveonJune8th?M:

Sure.At6:00p.m.W:

Andwillyoubearrivingbyplane?M:

Yes,that’sright.W:

CouldIhavetheflightnumber,please,incasetheplane’slate?M:It’sFlight531.W:

Thankyou,sir.Thephrase“bytheway”isusefulwhenwewanttointroduceatopicwhichwehavenotspokenaboutpreviously.TipW:

ThisisShanghaiInternationalHotelReservationDesk.MayIhelpyou?M:I’dliketobook1)__________________________forMr.Wood.Heplanstoarriveonthe29thofthismonth.W:Howlongwillhebestaying?M:I’mnotsure,butitcouldbeanythingfrom10to15days.W:I’mafraidtheroomisavailableonlyfromthe29thtothe7thofnextmonth.Wewon’tbeableto2)_________________afterthe7th.asingleroomwithashowerWhenyouaretellingsomeonebadnews,ausefulsentenceheaderis“I’mafraid…”Thishelpstopreparethelistenerforwhatyouaregoingtotellthem.TipCompletetheconversation,thenlistentotherecordingandcheckyouranswers.CONVERSATION11offerhimaroomM:

Oh,that’stoobad.W:

Butwecaneitherputhimon3)___________ormovehimtoanearbyhotelafterthat.M:

That’llbefine.4)_______________________forasingleroomwithbreakfast?W:

Foronenight,thehotelcostwouldbe300yuan.Howwouldheliketopay,sir?M:

Hiscompanywill5)_____________________.They’llsendyouacheckrightaway.awaitinglistCompletetheconversation,thenlistentotherecordingandcheckyouranswers.CONVERSATION11HowmuchdoyouchargecoveralltheexpensesIt'syourturn!

?SITUATION1LanguagenotesTourguide?

I’dliketobook…roomsformytourgroup,please.?

Thereare…ofus,includingme.?

Iwashopingwecouldstaysomewherecentral.?

Thankyousomuchforyourhelp.AtourguidewilltakeagroupoftouriststoGuilin.He/Shecallsahoteltobookroomsforallthetourists.Thereceptionistanswersthecallandtellshim/herthattherearen’tenoughroomsavailable,andwillhelpfindroomsinotherhotels.MakeupaconversationfollowingCONVERSATION1.Thelanguagenotesareforyourreference.CONVERSATION11Receptionist?

I’mafraidwedon’thaveenoughroomsavailableonthatday.?

Thereisahotelaboutfiveminutes’drivefromours.Icanaskifthereareroomsavailableintheirhotel.?

Iwillcallyoubackassoonaspossible.SampleconversationSituation1A:

ThisisRamadaHotel.MayIhelpyou?B:

Yes,thisisYouthTravelAgency.I’dliketobook25doubleroomsformytourgroup,please.A:

Whenwillyouarrive?B:

OnSeptember28th.A:

Holdon,please.Letmecheckitforyou.I’mafraidwedon’thaveenoughroomsavailableonthatday.Wehaveonlyabout11roomsleft.B:

Ihavecalledseveralhotels,andnoneofthemcouldprovideroomsonthatday.Iwasjusthopingwecouldstaysomewherecentral.A:

Don’tworry.Thereisahotelaboutfiveminutes’drivefromours.Icanaskthemifthereareanyroomsavailableintheirhotel.B:Thankyousomuchforyourhelp.A:

You’rewelcome.Couldyoutellmeyourtelephonenumber,soIcancallyoubackassoonaspossible?B:

OK.Myphonenumberis021-85793×××.A:

OK.Ihavetakenitdown.Iwillcallyoubacklater.1.

Answerthephone.1.

Sayyouwanttobookaroom.2.

Askwhatkindofroom.2.

Specifythekindofroomneeded.3.

Askaboutthedurationofthestay.3.

Saytheexactdurationandask

aboutthecost.4.

TellBtheexactcost.4.

Agreetotaketheroom.5.

Confirmthereservation.5.

Expressthanksandsaygoodbye.BAMakeupaconversationbasedonthefollowingclues.CONVERSATION226.

Saygoodbye.SampleconversationA:

Hello,TianhuaHotelReception.WhatcanIdoforyou?B:

Hello,I’dliketobookaroom.A:

Whatkindofroomdoyouneed?B:

Asingleroomwithabath.A:

Allright.Whendoyouneedit?B:

Tomorrowafternoon.I’llbestayingforthreenights.Howmuchisit?A:

It’s180yuanperday,sothat’s540yuanintotal.B:

Soundsgood.I’lltakeit.A:

Yourreservationforasingleroomwithabathisallset,andyourroomnumberis208.B:

Great,thankyou.Goodbye!A:

You’rewelcome.Bye.It'syourturn!

?SITUATION2LanguagenotesReceptionist?

asingleroom,adoubleroom,aroomwithaseaview/viewofthehills

?

MayIknowwhatkindofroomyourequire??

Howlongdoyouplantostaywithus?Guest?

I’dliketobookaroom,please.?

Ineedasingleroom,preferablywithagoodview.?

I’lltakethatroom,thanks.RobertSmithwillgotoShenzhenforbusinessnextweek.HecallsahotelinShenzhentobookaroomwithagoodview.Areceptionistanswersthecallandarrangesaroomforhim.MakeupaconversationfollowingCONVERSATION2.Thelanguagenotesareforyourreference.

CONVERSATION22SampleconversationSituation2A:

Hello,thisisSeaviewHotel.HowmayIassistyoutoday?B:

Hi,I’dliketobookaroom,please.A:

Certainly,mayIknowwhatkindofroomyourequire?B:

Ineedasingleroom,preferablywithagoodview.A:

Certainly.Wehaveasingleroomavailablewithaseaview.Howlongwillyoubestaying?B:

I’llneeditfromnextWednesdayuntilSaturday.Whatwouldthetotalcostbe?A:

Thatwillbethreenights,itis480yuanpernight,sothetotalcomesto1440yuan.Wealsoofferahill-viewroomat380yuanpernightifyoupreferalessexpensiveoption.B:

IthinkI’llstickwiththeseaview.I’lltakethatroom,thanks.A:

Perfect.MayIhaveyournameforthereservation,please?B:

Yes,it’sRobertSmith.A:

Thankyou,Mr.Smith.We’vebookedRoom208withaseaviewforyou.B:

That’sgreat,thankyou.Ilookforwardtomystay.A:

You’reverywelcome.HaveasafejourneyandseeyouonWednesday.Goodbye!B:

Goodbye!It'syourturn!

?SITUATION3Mr.Johnsonintendstogoonholidayandhasbookedaroominadvance.Buthisbosshassuddenlyfallenill,andheneedstotakepartinafairinplaceofhisboss.Mr.Johnsoncallsthehoteltocancelhisreservation.Areceptionistanswersthecall.Makeupmoreconversationsbasedonthesituationsgivenbelow.Thelanguagenotesareforyourreference.

CONVERSATION22TipIfsomeonecancelsabookingduetopersonalcircumstances,it’simportanttoshowempathy.Saysomethinglike“I’msosorrytohearthat,”or“IreallyhopeeverythingisOK.”SampleconversationSituation3A:

Hello,SunshineSeasideHotelspeaking.HowcanIhelpyou?B:

Hithere,I’vemadeabookingfornextweek,butIneedtomakesomechanges.A:

CouldIconfirmyournameandthebookingdates?B:

Sure,mynameisWilliamJohnson,bookedinfromnextTuesday.A:

Thankyou,Mr.Johnson,Iseeyourreservation.Iunderstandyouneedtochangeit?B:

Well,it’sabitofalast-minutechange.Mybosssuddenlyfellill,soIhavetocoverforhimatafair.CanIcancelmycurrentbookingandrescheduleitforalaterdate?A:

Oh,I’msorrytohearthat,Mr.Johnson.Wecancertainlycancelyourbookingfornextweek.Whenyouhaveyournewdates,pleasefeelfreetocallusagain.B:

That’sgreat,thankyouverymuch.A:

Notaproblematall,Mr.Johnson.Wehopeallgoeswellwithyourbossandlookforwardto

accommodatingyouinthefuture.B:

Iappreciatethat,thankyou.Goodbye!A:

You’remostwelcome.Goodbye,Mr.Johnson!It'syourturn!

?SITUATION4ZhangWeihasjustarrivedinShanghaiandintendstostayforacoupleofdays.Heentersahotelandchecksin.Thereceptionistwelcomeshimandprovidesdetailedinformationaboutthehotelservice.Makeupmoreconversationsbasedonthesituationsgivenbelow.Thelanguagenotesareforyourreference.

CONVERSATION22LanguagenotesGuest?Ineedtomakesomechangestomybookingdate.Couldyouhelpme,please??CanIcancelmycurrentbookingandrescheduleitforalaterdate??Ihaveareservationunderthenameof…?Doyouprovideawake-upcall/laundryservice/freeWi-Fi?Receptionist?Oh,I’msosorrytohearthat.?CouldIconfirmyourname/bookingdates??Whenyouhaveyournewdates,pleasefeelfreetocallus.?Welcometoourhotel.Wehopeyouenjoyyourstaywithus.?Youcancallthenumber…ifyouneedanything.SampleconversationSituation3A:

Hello!WelcometoHarmonyHotel.HowcanIassistyou?B:

Hi,IhaveareservationunderthenameofZhangWei.Iwouldliketocheckin,please.A:

Yes,Mr.Zhang,I’vefoundyourbooking.You’vebookedastandardroomfortwonights.Isthatcorrect?B:

Yes,that’scorrect.A:

Excellent.I’mprocessingyourcheck-innow.Atthesametime,letmesharesomeinformationaboutourhotelservices.Breakfastisincludedandit’sservedfrom7a.m.to10a.m.inourdiningareaonthefirstfloor.OurWi-Fipasswordis“harmony123.”Andpleasenote,youneedtocheckoutbeforenoon.B:That’shelpful,thankyou.I’malsointerestedinthegymfacilities.A:Sure.Ourgymopensfrom6a.m.to10p.m.Youcanaccessitusingyourroomcard.B:Thatsoundsperfect.Thankyouforalltheinformation.A:You’rewelcome,Mr.Zhang.Here’syourroomcardandyourroomnumberis210.EnjoyyourstayinShanghaiandyoucancallnumber0ifyouneedanything.B:Great,thanksalot.A:Mypleasure,haveagreatday!OptionalexercisesNowlet’sdosomeonlineresearchtomakeapresentationabouttheirfavoriteChinesecuisine.C1C2C3Mr.Brucethinkstheroomis1)__________.Afterhehashadbreakfastinhisroom,hewantsto2)_______________,andthereisa(n)3)_______________nearthehotel.AndyBrucewantstocheckintoahotel.Heneedsa(n)4)_______roomfortwodays.He’llhaveRoom5)_______whichhasabeautifulviewofthesea.Hewantstobewokenupat6)______tomorrowmorning.

Mr.Brucecandialthenumber7)________ifheneedshelp.Theywilltellhimaboutthehotel8)________andservice.Mr.Fengwillvisithimat9)________thisevening.comfortableABCListentotheconversations.Matcheachconversation(shortenedas“C”)toapicture,thenlistenagainandcompletethetable.Finally,practicetheconversationswithyourpartner.

LISTENING1buysomethingshoppingcentersingle616seven999facilitiessixWorkinpairs.Makealistoffactorsthatmightaffectpeople’schoicesofhotelsandhotelrooms.Taketurnsaskingeachother’spreferencesandreasonsforsuchpreferences.

SPEAKING2Languagenotes?roomrate,location,comfort,cleanliness,safety,parking?Whatkindofhotelsdoyoupreferwhenyoutravel??Iprefermotels/starhotels/hostels.?Ipreferaquietandcomfortableroom.?Somehotelsareluxurious;somehotelsaresimple.?Thereisanotherreasonformetochoose…?Asforcomfort,Ithinktheyareacceptable.?Parkingiseasyinmostmotels.SampleconversationA:Whatkindofhotelsdoyoupreferwhenyoutravel?B:ActuallyIusuallychoosemotelswhenItravel.A:Why?B:Youknow,IenjoydrivingbymyselfwhenItravel.Parkingiseasyinmotels.Andm