Unit 4
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Social English 2
1. Listening A Responding appropriately in social situations is an important part of communication. Below is an example of an appropriate and an inappropriate response.
Appropriate response：A: Can I come in? B: Yes, of course.
Inappropriate response：A: Can I come in ? B: Really? How interesting.
On the tape you will hear a number of responses. Decide whether the responses you hear are appropriate Y or not N. The first one has been done for you.
1. (Y) 2. ( ) 3. ( ) 4. ( ) 5. ( )
6. ( ) 7. ( ) 8. ( ) 9. ( ) 10. ( )
11. ( ) 12. ( ) 13. ( ) 14. ( ) 15. ( )
B Now listen again. This time all the responses are appropriate.
Listening Task
1． Thanks for the lovely evening. Glad you enjoyed it.
2． How about a drink? Don't mention it.
3． Do you mind if I smoke? Yes, I do.
4． Could you hand me that pen? Of course. Here you are.
5． My father died last night. Oh, I am sorry to hear that.
6． Have a good weekend. So do I.
7． Thanks for your help. Never mind.
8． I'm sorry, I must have got the wrong number. It doesn't matter.
9． Best of luck in your new job. Not at all.
10． He's 95, you know! Really?
11． I think we should leave now. So do I.
12． We've had a very good year. I'm glad to hear that.
13． Can I ask you a question? Don't mention it.
14． Would you like to go to a concert this evening? Yes, I'd love to.
15． I didn't get the job. That's true.
Answers to the listening task
1. Y 2. N 3. N 4. Y 5. Y
6. N 7. N 8. Y 9. N 10. Y
11. Y 12. Y 13. N 14. Y 15. N
Appropriate responses
1. Thanks for the lovely evening. Glad you enjoyed it.
2. How about a drink? That would be nice.
3. Do you mind if I smoke? No, of course not.
4. Could you hand me that pen? Of course. Here you are.
5. My father died last night. Oh, I am sorry to hear that.
6. Have a good weekend. You too.
7. Thanks for your help. Your are welcome.
8. I'm sorry, I must have got the wrong number. It doesn't matter.
9. Best of luck in your new job. Thanks very much.
10. He's 95, you know! Really?
11. I think we should leave now. So do I.
12. We've had a very good year. I'm glad to hear that.
13. Can I ask you a question? Yes, of course.
14. Would you like to go to a concert this evening? Yes, I'd love to.
15. I didn't get the job. Never mind. Better luck next time.
2. Presentation Polite responses can be grouped into several categories. This section gives examples of different situations and tells you what you can say.
(1) Situation
Thanking
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for the lovely meal.
Response
Not at all.
You're welcome.
Glad you liked/enjoyed it.
(2) Situation
Apologizing
Sorry, I must have got the wrong number.
Response
It doesn't matter.
Don't worry.
Never mind.
(3) Situation
Inviting
Would you like to come to dinner?
How about a drink?
Response
Yes, I'd like/love to.
That would be nice.
That's a good idea.
(4) Situation
Asking permission
If the answer is 'yes'
May I come in?
Do you mind if I smoke?
If the answer is 'no'
Do you mind if I smoke?
Response
Yes, of course.
Please do.
Certainly.
No, of course not.
No, not at all.
Well. Actually, I'd prefer you didn't /not to.
I'd rather you didn't.
(5) Situation
Giving news
Bad news
I didn't get that job.
My father died last night.
Good news
We've had a fantastic year.
Surprising news
She's 99 years old, you know.
Response
Never mind. Better luck next time.
Oh, I am sorry to hear that.
I'm glad to hear that.
Congratulations.
Really?
(6) Situation
Agreeing
I think we should leave now.
I hope it doesn't rain.
Response
So do I.
I hope so too.
Me too.
(7) Situation
Giving good wishes
Have a good weekend.
Response
You too.
Same to you.
3. Controlled practice
Write down an appropriate response. The first one has been down for you.
1．A：We lost the match.
B：Never mind. Better luck next time.
2．A：Do you mind if I open the window?
B：
3．A：Would you like to go to a concert this evening?
B：
4．A：Sorry, I interrupted you.
B：
5．A：Could you pass me the file?
B：6．A：I hope he gets the job.
B：
7．A：Have a good Christmas.
B：
8．A：She's only 22 and she's already head of the Sales Department.
B：
9．A：I think it's going to rain.
B：
10．A：Thanks. That was a delicious meal.
B：
11．A：My car broke down again this morning.
B：
12．A：Can I see you for a moment?
B：
13．A：How about something to eat?
B：
14．A：You must come round for dinner.
B：
15．A：I'm sorry. I've taken the wrong file.
B：
Note: There are other appropriate answers.
1． Never mind. Better luck next time.
2． No, of course not.
3． Yes, I'd love/like to.
4． It doesn't matter/Don't worry/Never mind.
5． Of course. Here you are.
6． So do I / Me too/ I hope so too.
7． You too/ Same to you.
8． Really?
9． Me too/ So do I / I think so too.
10． Glad you liked / enjoyed it.
11． I am sorry to hear that / Hard luck.
12． Yes, of course/ Certainly.
13． That would be nice/ That's a good idea.
14． I'd love / like to.
15． Don't worry/ Never mind / It doesn't matter.
课文注释及词汇讲解
* exchange 交换，交流
eg. An exchange of views 交换意见
* thanks of (doing) sth. 为……而感谢
eg. Thanks for the lovely dinner.谢谢你的款待。
Thank you for your letter date July 18th. 谢谢你7月18号的来信。
* mind 介意，在意
eg. Do you mind if I smoke? 你介意我吸烟吗？
注意：
表示不介意的正确回答应是"No"或"Of course not"或"Go ahead"。婉转的拒绝可说："Well, actually, I'd prefer you didn't/not to."如回答"Yes"则表示"是的，我介意。"中国学生应该注意，以免引起误会。
* So do…… …也…
这里的do代表动词原形。
eg. - I wish we could cooperate again.
- So do I.
- 希望能再次合作。
- 我也这样想。
- Large companies suffered a lot during the recession.
- So did smaller ones.
- 经济衰退时，大公司受损失不小。
- 小公司也一样。
* have got to/ have to 必须，不得不[常用于口语]
eg. We've got to meet this customer's request.
我们必须满足这位客户的要求。
* It doesn't matter.
没关系。不要紧。[别人表示道歉里可这样应答]
eg.- I'm sorry, I forgot to bring the copy of our contract.
- It doesn't matter.
- 很抱歉我忘了带合同副本。
- 没关系。
* Not at all.
一点也不。别客气。
eg. - Do you worry about the supplies?
- Not at all.
- 你担心供货情况吗？
- 一点也不担心。
"Not at all."这句话还可以做为别人向自己致谢时的回答。
eg. - Thank you very much.
- Not at all.
- 非常感谢。
- 不谢，不谢。
* a number of 若干，许多[通常只修饰可数名词]
eg. Owing to the depression, a number of workers have been fired in the past two months.
由于经济萧条，在过去的两个月中，许多工人被解雇了。
* prefer （比起……来）更喜欢……
eg. Some consumers prefer imported cars (to those hat are home-made)
(比起国产车来)有的消费者更喜欢进口车。
* I would rather … 我宁愿……
注意：
rather 后必须接动词原形。
eg. The deliv
