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?