沈阳职业技术学院 公共外语教研室

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Sample One

Sample Two

Follow the Samples

Certainly.Of course.

O.K.

something + adj.

Sample 1

A: Mr. Smith, could you give me some advice on how

to write a poster for the English party?

B: 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.

B: Good. And you also need to make it look

attractive, something hot and cool.

How to Write a Notice for Posting

asking for advice

expressing specific time

It’s (That’s ) a good idea.(That’s) Good.

A: 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.

main characterhero / heroine

Sample 1

Expressing appreciation

Sample 2

Talking About a Stamp Show

A: Hey, look at the new poster for a stamp show. Well done!

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.

It is … that (who)…

We’d be very glad to see you at the show.

the noun “purpose”

A: And here it says there is an exchange corner d

uring the show?

B: Yes. Do you want to have some Chinese stamps?

A: Sure. I have always been interested in Chinese c

ulture. And stamps can tell us a lot about a country and it

s culture.

B: That’s also one of our purposes for organising the

show.

the verb “tell”

Sample 2

referring to the poster

Task One

Task Two

Task Three

Task Four

Task Five

A: Could/Can you make out what is on the poster? B: 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.  

A: Could/Can you make out what is on the poster? B: 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.  

Task 1Task 1

Act Out 1

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A: Listen! There’s an announcement coming over

the company loudspeaker.  B: It’s about the opening ceremony of the new in-

service training center.  A: When will it be held?  B: This evening, at 7:30.  A: And the place for it is the multi-purpose hall,

isn’t it?  B: 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.  

A: Listen! There’s an announcement coming over the company loudspeaker.  

B: It’s about the opening ceremony of the new in-service training center.  

A: When will it be held?  B: This evening, at 7:30.  A: And the place for it is the multi-purpose hall,

isn’t it?  B: 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.  

Task 2Task 2

Act Out 2

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A: Are you coming for the IT show?  B: Yes. I learned about it from your notice posted

outside the exhibition center.  A: I’d be happy to show you around, if you like.  B: That’s very kind of you.  A: What are you particularly interested in?  B: I'm keen on the history of IT in China.  A: In that case, let’s go to the third exhibition hall.   Task: Guide a friend of yours around an exhibition.

A: Are you coming for the IT show?  B: Yes. I learned about it from your notice posted

outside the exhibition center.  A: I’d be happy to show you around, if you like.  B: That’s very kind of you.  A: What are you particularly interested in?  B: I'm keen on the history of IT in China.  A: In that case, let’s go to the third exhibition hall.   Task: Guide a friend of yours around an exhibition.

Task 3Task 3

Act Out 3

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A: I’ve read an announcement in 21st Century about an English camp.  

B: Oh? Tell me about it.  A: Well, the camp will be held in Australia, for

eager English learners.  B: Are there any special arrangements?  A: There will be parties, tours with native

guides, and visits to people’s homes.  B: 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.  

A: I’ve read an announcement in 21st Century about an English camp.  

B: Oh? Tell me about it.  A: Well, the camp will be held in Australia, for

eager English learners.  B: Are there any special arrangements?  A: There will be parties, tours with native

guides, and visits to people’s homes.  B: 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.  

Task 4Task 4

Act Out 4

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A: Excuse me. Is this the place for the English corner?  B: Yes. You are a newcomer, aren’t you?  A: Yes. I read from the campus paper that there is

a place to practise English.  B: And to make friends, too. Let me introduce you

to some of my friends.  A: Thank you. I do feel a bit like a fish out of water here.  B: Take it easy. You’ll feel at ease very soon.   Task: Share your first experience of visiting an English corner at your college.

A: Excuse me. Is this the place for the English corner?  B: Yes. You are a newcomer, aren’t you?  A: Yes. I read from the campus paper that there is

a place to practise English.  B: And to make friends, too. Let me introduce you

to some of my friends.  A: Thank you. I do feel a bit like a fish out of water here.  B: Take it easy. You’ll feel at ease very soon.   Task: Share your first experience of visiting an English corner at your college.

Task 5Task 5

Act Out 5

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Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

Exercise 1

You: Leo, this notice contains something interesting for

you.

Leo: Oh? What is it 1 _______?

You: It’s for a training class, learning 2 _______ cook

Chinese dishes.

Leo: Hey, 3 _______ exactly what my wife and I need.

You: Let me tell you all the 4 _______.

about

how to

that’s

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.

details

Leo: Yes, please. 5 ______ will it be?

You: It will be in the winter holiday for the Chinese 6 _________.

Leo: We’d be free then. 7 ______ be given in the company canteen?

You: You’re right. The chef from 8 ________ will be the chief instructor.

Leo: I love Sichuan food; it’s so delicious! A bit too hot for my wife, though.

You: Here it says the chef is also 9 ________ making desserts and snacks.

Exercise 1 When

New Year

Will it

Sichuan

good at

Leo: I can hardly wait. 10 __________ should we pay for the training?

You: Listen: “Price: A dish for the potluck dinner at 11 _______ of the training!”

Leo: That sounds real fun. I’m 12 _____ we’ll enjoy the class.

You: And you could 13 ____________ with the same interest there.

Leo: I’ll tell all this to my wife. She’d be overjoyed to 14 _______.

How much

the end

sure

Exercise 1

meet people

hear it

You: 1 ( 马丁，给你一张中国民歌讲座的票。 )

Martin: How wonderful! I’d like to confirm the details, in case I miss anything.

You: 2 ( 周五下午三点半，地点在艺术中心的演讲厅。 )

Exercise 2

It‘s on the coming Friday, 3:30 pm, in the lecture hall of the Arts Center.

Martin, here is a ticket for you for the lecture of Chinese folk songs.

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

the Arts Center

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。 )

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。 )

Martin: And I’m sure I’ll become even keener on Chinese folk songs, too!

I’m sure you’ll enjoy the lecture.

So Dr. Huang will give his lecture in English.

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

You: Hello, Mr. Smith, 1 ( 告诉他你收到了他的请贴 )

_____________________________________.

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 )

________________________?

Smith: I’d like to know if there is anything special we should know about entertaining Chinese friends..

I’ve got your invitation for the dinner party

Is there anything I can do

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: 3 ( 告诉他中英两种文化在这方面没有很大差别 )

___________________________________________

__________________________.

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饭 ) ______________________________________

__________________.

Smith: And will my guests come a little bit earlier or just

on time?

There isn’t much difference between Chinese and

English culture in this aspect

Some Chinese hosts may become too busy

to serve themselves

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 ) ___________________________________________

_________________.

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 )

__________________________________________.

But casual dress would be quite acceptable for

family gathering.

Most guests will arrive a little bit earlier, according

to Chinese custom

In China, hostesses generally want to look good

Exercise 3

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。

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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。

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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 g

ym.  

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 Pea

ce Hotel.  

下午 6 点从和平饭店有大巴前往。

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