Key to ExercisesOpenerMary is thinking of getting a tattoo tomorrow afternoon. She asks Mel to join her, but Mel cannot because she has to work tomorrow. And then Mary invites Mel to go to a party tomorrow night. Mel hesitates at first, but finally decides to go with Mary. They will meet at eight o’clock.Abbreviation Meaning1. TGIF Thank God it’s Friday2. AMA Ask me anything3. OMG Oh my God!4. YOLO You only live once5. FOMO Fear of missing out6. FYI For your information7. LOL Laugh out loud8. TBH To be honest9. PPL People10. ETA Estimated time of arrivalTranscript:A: Hey, Mary.B: Hey, Mel.A: TGIF.B: TGIF.A: Mel, I need some advice on something.B: AMAA: Yeah, thanks. I’m thinking of getting a tattoo.B: OMG! Really Are you seriousA: Well, YOLO.B: That’s true.A: Well.B: When are you going to do itA: I’m thinking tomorrow afternoon. Do you want to comeB: Oh, I’d love to come, but I’ve got to work tomorrow. Oh, major FOMO.A: What a shame!B: Yeah,A: Well, FYI, there’s a party tomorrow night. And if you are not busy, you can come to that instead.B: I’m not busy, but TBH I really need to take it easy this weekend. A: What That’s so not like you.B: LOL, that’s true.A: Party is in Hackney Wick. It’s gonna be good, good music, good PPL.B: Oh, major FOMO again. Oh, what the hell Yes, why not I’ll go.A: OK, well, OK. What do you wanna do Do you want to come to mine firstB: Sounds good.A: And ETAB: Eh eight o’clockA: Eight, eight o’clockB: Yeah.A: On the dotB: Won’t be late.A: OK. Cool. Later.B: See you later, bye.A: Bye.Reading & InteractingI. Understanding the Text1. Text Organization2. Comprehension CheckDigging into detail1) They are more concerned with getting their message across rather than grammar, spelling orsentence structure.2) We are increasingly using more streamlined and concise language.3) They can be used to describe the mood of communicators and clarify the real meaning of theirmessage.4) It is sharpening up writing skills. It shows the disparity between good and bad writing, and as aresult writers are becoming better educated and more aware of global grammatical standards.5) Because of the Internet, many Americanisms such as “road trip” and “what’s up” have beeningrained into “International English.”6) Writers who specialize in short form and writers who focus on long form.7) There is a 140-character limit to a message and little room to worry about grammar.8) It is the web culture itself rather than mobile devices and social channels.9) It is best to communicate formally in the workplace, especially with older co-workers and clients.10) It will become less of a priority since “standard” grammar is evolving.Understanding difficult sentences1. B2. A3. B4. BII. Focusing on Language in Context1. Key Words & Expressions1) We had a detailed discussion of Jane Austen’s writing style.2) A motivated and committed team is vital to business success.3) The experiment is at best only partially successful, leaving much to be desired.4) Nearly everyone here hails from a small town at the foot of Mount Eden.5) Despite the weak economy, these CEOs are quite confident aboutthe future of their own business.6) You have to be aware of cultural differences when doing business in a globalized market.7) Professional translators quite often specialize in just one field, for example law or medicine.8) When pursuing the deeper meaning of any event in history, it is essential to understand itshistorical context.9) Professor Peterson was invited to give a speech at a conference held for the top executives atFortune 500 companies.10) The most common mistake one may commit is submitting a“one-size-fits-all” application letter that lacks personality. 11) It is the way a team plays as a whole that determines its success, not the individual stars.12) An example of mobile communication is sending emails from a computer using a wirelessnetwork at your local coffee shop.13) Only if you have been in the deepest valley, can you ever know how impressive it is to be on the highest mountain.14) Believe it or not, it is very important to sharpen up your communication skills to excel in every area of your life.15) Speaking of Tom, it seems all his time is taken up with social engagements.1) rare2) concise3) dumped4) link5) excels in6) impacted on7) filtered into8) ingrained in9) conforms to1) Michael’s parents urged him to study science, but in his second year of college he switched toliterature.2) If an employee gets angry with his/her employer, the best thing an employer can do is tocommunicate with him/her.3) I admit that there were times when I was at a total loss as to how to respond to criticisms.4) The management did not seem to consider office safety (to be)a priority.5) Over the years the small company has evolved into a multi-million dollar enterprise.2. Usage1) Simon unexpectedly won a gold medal in the 10,000 meter run.2) Actually I don’t want to work as hard as I am doing now, andI want more work-life balance.3) The campaign has certainly succeeded in raising public awareness of the urgency of environmentalprotection.4) This software company is reportedly planning on cutting hundreds of jobs.5) This mission could conceivably be accomplished within a month.6) This seafood restaurant is arguably the best in Shanghai.3. Sentence Patterns1) There’s no doubt that the Internet impacts (on) our daily lives.2) There’s no doubt that we should conform to the rules of engagement in the workplace.3) There’s no doubt that body language is vital to effective communication.1) We expect you boys to behave yourselves, and the same goes for the girls.2) Life doesn’t pause, and the same goes for learning.3) Simply showing love and support can reduce the pain of an injured child, and the same goes for adults.4. Comprehensive PracticeClozeHas the evolution of technology been a disaster for the way we communicate with one another Some people certainly fear that the development of computers and smartphones has had a negative effect on language. But such an assessment is probably too harsh. For language inevitably evolves to take advantage of new methods of communication. Rather than limiting our ability to communicate by killing off language such changes often offer fresh ways for us to sharpen up our communication skills. Emoticons and emojis, for example, may not be appropriate where a more formal tone is required, but in informal contexts they offer a concise way of expressing our mood.TranslationModern technology impacts on the way we communicate. For example, the language of texting is streamlined, with many abbreviations and acronyms. To get their message across and avoid misunderstanding, people also use qualifying emoticons to clarify tones or moods. The economic forms used in digital communication are creeping into ourspoken language. Some people respond to the change with negative and even harsh comments. They think this type of change is a disaster and the Internet is killing off our language. But most experts believe that languages have a way of evolving and technology has always had an effect on language. The evolution should be viewed as progress, not regression.Reading & Comprehending1. Comprehension Check for Reading 1A. (1)B. (4)C. (11)D. (12)E. (14)2. Translation1) 在工作场所，原本被认为不合适的表情符和绘文字正逐渐被接受，这主要是因为工作场所中的人员构成在改变。