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3 Timetables and schedules are important in planning our activities. Read the
following timetable and schedule and try to use the information to practice
short dialogues.
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Speak and Complete
5 Mark is going to Harbin to see the Ice Lantern Exhibition. He is asking Miss
Wang to help him to find out about the train timetable. Suppose you are Mark.
Read aloud the following dialogue with your partner by putting in the missing
words.
Mark: Miss Wang, I want to 1 __________ an evening train to Harbin so that
I can get there the next morning. Do you know the schedule?
Miss Wang: Yes. I have got a 2 __________________ here.
Mark: Is there a train leaving around 6?
Miss Wang: 3 ______________ one at 6:15.
Mark: When will it get there?
Miss Wang: 4 ______________ at about 8 next morning.
Mark: That's the one I need. Thank you very much.
Miss Wang: You are 5 ______________.
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Mr. Johnson: Excuse me, can I have Western meal here in this hotel?
You: Yes, sir. 1 () ___________________
_________________________________________________.
_________________________________________________
_____________________________.
Mr. Johnson: Then I'd like to try some Chinese food today.
Speak and Communicate
6 Now imagine you are a receptionist in a hotel. Mr. Johnson is asking you about
information of your hotel. Fill in the blanks according to the clues given in the
brackets. Then act it out with your partner.
We have a Chinese restaurant and a Western-style restaurant.
The Chinese
restaurant is on the ninth floor.
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You: Certainly, sir. 4 (6:309:00,
11:302:00, 5:309:00) ________________________________
You: 5 ()____________________.
Speak and Communicate
6 Now imagine you are a receptionist in a hotel. Mr. Johnson is asking you about
information of your hotel. Fill in the blanks according to the clues given in the
brackets. Then act it out with your partner.
Back
Breakfast is from 6:30 to 9:00, lunch
is from 11:30 to 2:00, and dinner is from 5:30 to 9:00.
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Listen and Match
2 Listen to the following sentences for workplace communication in Column A and
match each one with its Chinese version in Column B.
Column A
Column B
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Column A
Column B
1-i, 2-j, 3-d, 4-c, 5-f, 6-e, 7-h, 8-g, 9-a, 10-b
Back
Practicing Applied Writing
Write and Simulate
1 Fill in the office hours making use of the information in the passage that follows.
Services at Grove Hotel
Write and Create
2 Translate the following schedule into English, using the data bank in the
Workbook for reference.
5 Correct the errors in the following sentences.
1) Many years ago, Jim had lived in Paris with his uncle for a long time.
2) The teacher told the students that light traveled much faster than sound.
3) He told us he had joined the Party in 2010.
4) It is snowing every day since last Sunday.
5) Bob has got married six years ago.
6) By 2050, scientists surely must discover a cure for AIDS.
7) John has gone to Beijing several times and he knows the place very well.
Many years ago, Jim lived in Paris with his uncle for a long time.
The teacher told the students that light travels much faster than sound.
He told us he joined the Party in 2010.
It has been snowing since last Sunday.
Bob got married six years ago. / Bob has been married for six years.
By 2050, scientists surely will have discovered a cure for AIDS.
John has been to Beijing several times and he knows the place very well.
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8) He has been working on software design since five years.
9) They began a new course since yesterday.
10) He has lived in London until 2010.
11) By seven o'clock yesterday, we arrived at the airport.
12) I would have gone to Shanghai yesterday, but I had missed the flight.
13) It was a long time since I saw you last.
14) Whenever we visited them, they had watched TV.
15) I hear he has gone abroad. I wonder when he had left.
Back
He has been working on software design for five years. /
He has been working on software design since five years ago.
They have begun a new course since yesterday. / They began a new course yesterday.
He lived in London until 2010.
By seven o'clock yesterday, we had arrived at the airport.
I would have gone to Shanghai yesterday, but I missed the flight.
It is / has been a long time since I saw you last.
Whenever we visited them, they were watching TV.
I hear he has gone abroad. I wonder when he left.
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This is the most interesting novel he has ever written.
The students were still laughing when the teacher came into the classroom.
I haven't finished the book yet, so I don't want to return it to the library.
Is this the first time you've come to China?
Even if it rains in the afternoon, I will go downtown with you.
I didn't hear what you said just now. I was watching TV.
I know Mr. Wang is living in Nanjing at the moment.
The little town lies at the foot of a mountain.
6 Translate the following sentences into English.
Write and Translate
7)
8)
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1) The passage tells us that ____________ is an essential element of American
culture and Americans are _________ for most events.
2) When scheduling an activity, the writer usually ____________ it into his
schedule.
3) Generally Americans will not wait long, ten minutes ____________.
4) When Americans plan an event, they usually set the time days, a week or even
a month ____________.
5) People who are ____________ often call ahead to let the other party know
they will come late.
6) The passage is written for people who are ___________ American behavior
around appointments and punctuality.
Read and Complete
2 Complete each of the following statements with words or phrases from the passage.
new to
in advance
running late
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3 Fill in the blanks with the proper words or expressions given below, changing the
form if necessary.
annoy at hand get ahead feel free to pay
new to tend to make time perfect for at (the) most
1) You have to keep some money ____________ when traveling.
2) Our manager is at a conference. She can't ____________ to see you now.
3) The boss was here just now. He has been away 10 minutes ____________.
4) She is ____________ with the salesman because the product is completely
different from what he recommended.
5) Please ____________ look around and make yourself at home.
feel free to
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6) I wish to speak for my former employee: he will be ____________ this job.
7) Many businessmen spend lots of money in advertising as they know it ______
to advertise.
8) Your product is ____________ our customers, but they seem to have a strong
interest.
9) When more people wish to buy than to sell, the price ____________ rise.
10) The young man worked very hard and soon began to ____________.
3 Fill in the blanks with the proper words or expressions given below, changing the
form if necessary.
annoy at hand get ahead feel free to pay
new to tend to make time perfect for at (the) most
get ahead
perfect for
at (the) most
Back
This is made of glass. It costs 100 Yuan at (the) most.
Mary is ambitious. She is keen to get ahead in her career.
If you need our products, please contact me in advance.
We need a truck driver, and you are perfect for this job.
Tom is new to the town. He has never been there before.
It is difficult to master a foreign language, but it pays to make the effort.
Unit | Four
Read and Simulate
5 Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English sentences and translate the
Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.
One of the cultural differences that tends to annoy Americans has to do with
understanding of punctuality.
One of the problems that they have to solve has to do with water pollution.
One of the difficulties that overseas students have to overcome has to do with adapting to foreign culture.
One of the challenges that faces us has to do with coping with global warming.
Unit | Four
Read and Simulate
Getting ahead at work starts with getting to work on time.
Understanding a new culture starts with learning a new language.
5 Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English sentences and translate the
Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.
Winning a scholarship starts with getting excellent grades.
Succeeding in a job interview starts with making a good impression.
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Read and Simulate
This is true in personal and community life as well as in U.S. business culture.
This is true in China as well as in many other nations.
5 Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English sentences and translate the
Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.
This is true in spoken language as well as in written language.
This is true in modern societies as well as in ancient societies.
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Read and Simulate
Being afraid that I had missed the appointment, I hurried in.
Being worried that her face was not pretty enough, she had a facial surgery.
5 Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English sentences and translate the
Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.
Being sorry that I had broken his cell phone, I hurried out to buy him a new one.
Being happy that I had got a pay raise, I spent much money in a big shopping mall.
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Read and Simulate
They are sure to help you get ahead with your American colleagues.
The expert's advice is sure to help him get into a good habit.
5 Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English sentences and translate the
Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.
These lectures are sure to help you achieve face with new challenges.
The promotion plans are sure to help us increase the sales of our new models.
Unit | Four
Read and Simulate
Don't just show up and expect people to make time to talk with you.
Don't just sit quiet and expect the other students to stand up and answer the
questions.
5 Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English sentences and translate the
Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.
Don't just sit in front of the computer all day long and expect your parents to do everything for you.
Don't just stay at home and expect a good job to come to you.
Back
3 Timetables and schedules are important in planning our activities. Read the
following timetable and schedule and try to use the information to practice
short dialogues.
Unit | Four
Speak and Complete
5 Mark is going to Harbin to see the Ice Lantern Exhibition. He is asking Miss
Wang to help him to find out about the train timetable. Suppose you are Mark.
Read aloud the following dialogue with your partner by putting in the missing
words.
Mark: Miss Wang, I want to 1 __________ an evening train to Harbin so that
I can get there the next morning. Do you know the schedule?
Miss Wang: Yes. I have got a 2 __________________ here.
Mark: Is there a train leaving around 6?
Miss Wang: 3 ______________ one at 6:15.
Mark: When will it get there?
Miss Wang: 4 ______________ at about 8 next morning.
Mark: That's the one I need. Thank you very much.
Miss Wang: You are 5 ______________.
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Mr. Johnson: Excuse me, can I have Western meal here in this hotel?
You: Yes, sir. 1 () ___________________
_________________________________________________.
_________________________________________________
_____________________________.
Mr. Johnson: Then I'd like to try some Chinese food today.
Speak and Communicate
6 Now imagine you are a receptionist in a hotel. Mr. Johnson is asking you about
information of your hotel. Fill in the blanks according to the clues given in the
brackets. Then act it out with your partner.
We have a Chinese restaurant and a Western-style restaurant.
The Chinese
restaurant is on the ninth floor.
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You: Certainly, sir. 4 (6:309:00,
11:302:00, 5:309:00) ________________________________
You: 5 ()____________________.
Speak and Communicate
6 Now imagine you are a receptionist in a hotel. Mr. Johnson is asking you about
information of your hotel. Fill in the blanks according to the clues given in the
brackets. Then act it out with your partner.
Back
Breakfast is from 6:30 to 9:00, lunch
is from 11:30 to 2:00, and dinner is from 5:30 to 9:00.
Unit | Four
Listen and Match
2 Listen to the following sentences for workplace communication in Column A and
match each one with its Chinese version in Column B.
Column A
Column B
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Unit | Four
Column A
Column B
1-i, 2-j, 3-d, 4-c, 5-f, 6-e, 7-h, 8-g, 9-a, 10-b
Back
Practicing Applied Writing
Write and Simulate
1 Fill in the office hours making use of the information in the passage that follows.
Services at Grove Hotel
Write and Create
2 Translate the following schedule into English, using the data bank in the
Workbook for reference.
5 Correct the errors in the following sentences.
1) Many years ago, Jim had lived in Paris with his uncle for a long time.
2) The teacher told the students that light traveled much faster than sound.
3) He told us he had joined the Party in 2010.
4) It is snowing every day since last Sunday.
5) Bob has got married six years ago.
6) By 2050, scientists surely must discover a cure for AIDS.
7) John has gone to Beijing several times and he knows the place very well.
Many years ago, Jim lived in Paris with his uncle for a long time.
The teacher told the students that light travels much faster than sound.
He told us he joined the Party in 2010.
It has been snowing since last Sunday.
Bob got married six years ago. / Bob has been married for six years.
By 2050, scientists surely will have discovered a cure for AIDS.
John has been to Beijing several times and he knows the place very well.
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8) He has been working on software design since five years.
9) They began a new course since yesterday.
10) He has lived in London until 2010.
11) By seven o'clock yesterday, we arrived at the airport.
12) I would have gone to Shanghai yesterday, but I had missed the flight.
13) It was a long time since I saw you last.
14) Whenever we visited them, they had watched TV.
15) I hear he has gone abroad. I wonder when he had left.
Back
He has been working on software design for five years. /
He has been working on software design since five years ago.
They have begun a new course since yesterday. / They began a new course yesterday.
He lived in London until 2010.
By seven o'clock yesterday, we had arrived at the airport.
I would have gone to Shanghai yesterday, but I missed the flight.
It is / has been a long time since I saw you last.
Whenever we visited them, they were watching TV.
I hear he has gone abroad. I wonder when he left.
Unit | Four
This is the most interesting novel he has ever written.
The students were still laughing when the teacher came into the classroom.
I haven't finished the book yet, so I don't want to return it to the library.
Is this the first time you've come to China?
Even if it rains in the afternoon, I will go downtown with you.
I didn't hear what you said just now. I was watching TV.
I know Mr. Wang is living in Nanjing at the moment.
The little town lies at the foot of a mountain.
6 Translate the following sentences into English.
Write and Translate
7)
8)
Unit | Four
1) The passage tells us that ____________ is an essential element of American
culture and Americans are _________ for most events.
2) When scheduling an activity, the writer usually ____________ it into his
schedule.
3) Generally Americans will not wait long, ten minutes ____________.
4) When Americans plan an event, they usually set the time days, a week or even
a month ____________.
5) People who are ____________ often call ahead to let the other party know
they will come late.
6) The passage is written for people who are ___________ American behavior
around appointments and punctuality.
Read and Complete
2 Complete each of the following statements with words or phrases from the passage.
new to
in advance
running late
Unit | Four
3 Fill in the blanks with the proper words or expressions given below, changing the
form if necessary.
annoy at hand get ahead feel free to pay
new to tend to make time perfect for at (the) most
1) You have to keep some money ____________ when traveling.
2) Our manager is at a conference. She can't ____________ to see you now.
3) The boss was here just now. He has been away 10 minutes ____________.
4) She is ____________ with the salesman because the product is completely
different from what he recommended.
5) Please ____________ look around and make yourself at home.
feel free to
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6) I wish to speak for my former employee: he will be ____________ this job.
7) Many businessmen spend lots of money in advertising as they know it ______
to advertise.
8) Your product is ____________ our customers, but they seem to have a strong
interest.
9) When more people wish to buy than to sell, the price ____________ rise.
10) The young man worked very hard and soon began to ____________.
3 Fill in the blanks with the proper words or expressions given below, changing the
form if necessary.
annoy at hand get ahead feel free to pay
new to tend to make time perfect for at (the) most
get ahead
perfect for
at (the) most
Back
This is made of glass. It costs 100 Yuan at (the) most.
Mary is ambitious. She is keen to get ahead in her career.
If you need our products, please contact me in advance.
We need a truck driver, and you are perfect for this job.
Tom is new to the town. He has never been there before.
It is difficult to master a foreign language, but it pays to make the effort.
Unit | Four
Read and Simulate
5 Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English sentences and translate the
Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.
One of the cultural differences that tends to annoy Americans has to do with
understanding of punctuality.
One of the problems that they have to solve has to do with water pollution.
One of the difficulties that overseas students have to overcome has to do with adapting to foreign culture.
One of the challenges that faces us has to do with coping with global warming.
Unit | Four
Read and Simulate
Getting ahead at work starts with getting to work on time.
Understanding a new culture starts with learning a new language.
5 Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English sentences and translate the
Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.
Winning a scholarship starts with getting excellent grades.
Succeeding in a job interview starts with making a good impression.
Unit | Four
Read and Simulate
This is true in personal and community life as well as in U.S. business culture.
This is true in China as well as in many other nations.
5 Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English sentences and translate the
Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.
This is true in spoken language as well as in written language.
This is true in modern societies as well as in ancient societies.
Unit | Four
Read and Simulate
Being afraid that I had missed the appointment, I hurried in.
Being worried that her face was not pretty enough, she had a facial surgery.
5 Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English sentences and translate the
Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.
Being sorry that I had broken his cell phone, I hurried out to buy him a new one.
Being happy that I had got a pay raise, I spent much money in a big shopping mall.
Unit | Four
Read and Simulate
They are sure to help you get ahead with your American colleagues.
The expert's advice is sure to help him get into a good habit.
5 Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English sentences and translate the
Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.
These lectures are sure to help you achieve face with new challenges.
The promotion plans are sure to help us increase the sales of our new models.
Unit | Four
Read and Simulate
Don't just show up and expect people to make time to talk with you.
Don't just sit quiet and expect the other students to stand up and answer the
questions.
5 Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English sentences and translate the
Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.
Don't just sit in front of the computer all day long and expect your parents to do everything for you.
Don't just stay at home and expect a good job to come to you.
Back