Unit 7 講義

認真多練習幾次

U7  Are you free on Tuesday?

1) Getting started 

   Reviewing the themes of advertisements and comparisons.

   * Four as a group, every group will get two different ads.

   * Use adjectives to describe the ads as many as you can.

   * You are going to compare and discuss your opinion of the two ads in your group. For example:” I prefer the sportswear ad because it’s larger and more colorful.”

   * Sharing your ads and opinion with your class.

2) Listen and practice pp44-45

  1. Vocabulary and expressions

     * schedule   * let me see  *  reservation

  2. Look at the pictures and answer where you think the people are and what they are doing.

    For example: They are talking on the phone and making plans or taking down important information.

  3. Work with a partner to predict the missing words in the conversation.

4. Play the audio once or twice as needed, and please complete the conversation.

5. Practice the conversation with your partner.

3) Making an appointment

  * to imagine that you want to make an appointment to have a meeting with your partner.

  * You need to arrange a good day and time, so What questions will you ask your partner to find a good time for our meeting?

  * Some example for you to ask questions:

           ______________ are ______________ free?

           _____________ you _____________ on Monday?

* Roleplay for arranging a meeting time with your partner.

Student 1 : Excuse me, student 2’ name. I’d like to make an appointment to meet with you.

Student 2 : OK, student 1’ name. When would you like to meet?

4) Culture note:

   Different cultures may have different attitudes about time. Before making business appointments with people from other countries, it’s important to find out what the expectations are for arriving and starting meetings on time.  Some countries have a very strict attitude about punctuality, for example Germany, the Netherlands and Japan.  In these countries, arriving even slightly late for a meeting may be very offensive.  In Canada, the U.S. and Northern Europe, people are generally expected to be on time, however, in most situations, people will not be offended if you are less than five minutes late.  By contrast, in many places, including Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, people have a more casual attitude about time.  It’s OK to be on time, but it’s also OK to be late (sometimes up to an hour late in some countries). In all business situations, however, it’s a good idea to call ahead if you think you may be late.