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Chang: We were thinking of asking you and Mr.
Johnson to go to the Great Wall.
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Unit 1 INVITATIONS
Sample 2
Smith: I’d love to and I’m sure Mr. Johnson would, too. I wonder if we could make it some other time if it is convenient?
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A: Come and join us for a nice chat. B: OK, that would be marvelous. Thanks.
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Follow the Samples
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Warm-up Questions
3.When are they going to hold the dinner party? 4.Where will the dinner party be held?
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Invitation Cards and Letters
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Warm-up Questions
1.What are the two cards you are reading now? 2.Why do people write an invitation card?
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A: What are you doing on Saturday night?
B: I’m not sure. Why? A: Well, I was thinking of going to a movie with you
this weekend.
B: Sounds great.
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Task: Invite your friend to go to a concert on Friday evening.
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A: What are you going to do this weekend. Jenny? Got any plans? B: Want to see a movie? “Ghost” is on at the Marina. A: Yeah. Why not? The early show or the late show? B: Let’s go to the late show, and we could do something afterward. Maybe go dancing or hear some music.
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Questions for understanding the first invitation card：
1.Who are the inviters? Session 1
2.Why are they going to hold a dinner party?
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Chang: What about Saturday? But I need to alert you
that the coach will leave quite early at 7 o’clock. Smith: I’ll ask Mr. Johnson if he has any plans, but I think it’ll be all right. Suppose I give you a ring this afternoon and let you know. Chang: That would be fine.
Unit 1 INVITATIONS
Follow the Samples
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Warm-up Questions
1.Do you know how to make an invitation?
A: Would you like to join us?
B: Great. That would be superb. Congratulations!
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Sample 1
Inviting Friends to a Party
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Wang: Hello, William. What are you doing tomorቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱow evening? William: Tomorrow evening? Nothing special, I was
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Sample 1 William: Great. That would be super.
Congratulations! Wang: Thank you. How about eight o’clock? Is that OK? William: Oh yes, fine. Would it be alright if I brought somebody with me? Wang: Yes, of course. William: OK. Fine. Do you want me to bring something to drink? Red wine or white?
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Questions for understanding the second invitation card：
1. Who is the inviter? Session 1
2. Who is the person invited?
3. What activity is going to take place?
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Follow the Samples
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Warm-up Questions Sample 1
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Sample 2
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2.Do you know how to decline an invitation?
A: We were thinking of asking you and Mr. Johnson to go to the Great Wall. B: I’d love to and I’m sure Mr. Johnson would, too. But I wonder if we could make it some other time if it is convenient for you. A: May I invite you to attend our debate ? B: Thank you, but I’m afraid I’ve arranged to go to a concert then.
Mr. Smith? Smith: Yes, Mr. Johnson and I have promised to call on some friends at the embassy. Chang: Oh, what a pity! Smith: What did you have in mind?
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Talking Face to Face Being All Ears
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Lead in Follow the Samples Act out Put in Use
B: Good idea. Where do you want to go?
A: Oh, I’ve no idea yet. How about going to the
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downtown pool?
B: Okay. That’s fine with me.
Task: Suggest going skiing with your friend.
Invitation Cards and Letters Session 1
Invitation cards are often used for inviting people. Now let’s read the following sample cards and practice two short dialogues.
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Wang: Yeah, see you then.
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Sample 2
Declining an Invitation
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Chang: Are you doing anything special on Friday,