Conversation 2
Activity 4 Listen and find out
who the following people are:
Janet
secretary or receptionist
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Fan Xiping
new employee
Bob Armstrong Fan’s boss
Good restaurants in the area.
(7)_h___T_h_a_t_’_s_a_l_ri_g_h_t. I think I’ll just settle in. I’m a bit tired.
Right. Well, good to meet you, and uh, see you later.
Starting out
Activity 1 Look at the photos and discuss
• who the people are Maori; businessmen who meet first; heads of the state; friends
• what they are doing rub noses; bow; shake hands; hug
Talking about what you’re going to do:
I’ll show you around. / I’ll introduce you to everyone. / Let’s go and meet your boss.
Conversation 3
Activity 7 Look at the sentences and answer the questions
Conversation 1
Activity 3 Answer the questions 1. Hey. Does Richard say this (a) to attract Andy’s attention, or (b) to say hello？ a
2. You didn’t fly in today, did you? Does this mean a) Andy thinks Richard can’t have
Andy
Richard Andy
Charlotte Andy
Hey. Oh … Can I help? You must be the new flatmate. Yeah, moving in today. Here, hold this. Moving into the spare room? Yeah. Do you live here too? Been here for about a year now. Where are you from? Canada, Vancouver actually. You didn’t fly in today, did you? Oh, no no no, I’ve lived in London for the past two years. What about you? Oh, actually I’m from London, born and bred. I’m Andy by the way.
Picture 3: Hello! / Pleased to meet you. / How are you?
Picture 2: Pleased to meet you. / How do you do? Picture 4: Hi! / Hey!/ I missed you.
Speaking through cultures
occasions through different cultures, • identify the rituals of the handshake and greetings in
different cultures, • comprehend the meanings of smiling and eye contact in
shake hands wave smile kiss say hello bow hug rub noses
Picture 1: smile, rub noses Picture 2: bow, shake hands
Picture 3: shake hands, smile, say hello Picture 4: smile, hug
different cultures, • give a presentation on meeting and greeting the
Chinese.
UNIT
1
Getting to know you
Starting out Speaking through cultures Speaking about cultures
• how well they know each other guest and host or friends; strangers; acquaintance; intimate
Starting out
Activity 2
Use the words and expressions to describe the photos
arrived today, or (b) Andy is surprised Richard arrived today? a
3. Oh, actually I’m from London, born and bred. Does Andy mean (a) he has lived in
London all his life, or (b) London is his place of birth and where he was brought up? b
Conversation 2
Activity 5 Listen and check the statements
☐ 1 It’s rare to call a boss by their given name. ☐ 2 It’s usual to add Mr, Mrs or Miss to a given name in a formal situation. ☐ 3 It’s essential for Chinese people to have a Western name. ☐✔ 4 Westerners may prefer to call you by your Chinese name. ☐✔ 5 It’s important to notice what other people call each other before you decide what to call them.
Starting out
Activity 3
Discuss the expressions Hello! How are you? Pleased to meet you.
Hi! Good to see you again.
Hey! I missed you. How do you do?
Picture 1: How are you? / Hello! / Hi!
(8)_g___N_i_c_e_t_o__m__e_e_t_y_o_u_ . Don’t forget your keys if you go
out. Oh yeah, er, well it was nice to meet you both, and I’ll see you guys later. Bye. Come on. We’re gonna be late.
4. There’s someone else you ought to meet. Does this mean (a) you’re obliged to meet
someone else, or (b) it’s a good idea for you to meet someone else? b 5. Care to join us? Does this mean (a) please come with us, or (b) see you later? a
Conversation 1
Now watch Conversation 1
Activity 2
Conversation 1
Decide where the expressions go
Richard Andy Richard Andy Richard Andy Richard Andy Richard
Conversation 2
Activity 6 Listen and find expressions
Welcoming people:
Welcome to the company!
Asking and saying what people like to be called:
Just call me … / How would you like me to call you? / … is fine. / You can use my Western name …
Listen out Speak out
Conversation 1 Conversation 2 Conversation 3
Hale Waihona Puke Act outConversation 1
Activity 1 Look at the photos and discuss
• who the people are: flatmates • where they are: in the flat
(1)_f__I_d__id_n_’_t_c_a_t_c_h__y_o_u_r_n_a__m_e_. Sorry, Richard. (2)_d___H_o_w___a_re__y_o_u_? (3)_e___F_in_e__, _th__a_n_k_s_. Oh … There’s someone else you