【正文】 What do you remend? What would you like to eat? USEFUL LANGUAGE *Order something to eat or drink: I?d like the mee krob. I39。m so late . I39。s 72 years old and lives in Florida, And this is Richard?s wife, Marilyn Stewart. She is a fashion designer and a sales clerk in a boutique in New York City. GRAMMAR Richard wants to take a photography of Mrs. Vann and Gerald. He asks, “May I take a picture of you and your little boy?” “Can I…” and “May I…” can both be used to ask for permission. But the latter is more polite. Examples: A student is talking to a teacher during a test: 1. May I use a pencil instead of a pen? Yes, you may. 2. – May I use a dictionary? No, you may not. This is a vocabulary test. Now make a short conversation according to the following situation: Situation one: A child is talking to a parent. Situation two: A worker is talking to a boss. Situation three: You are talking to a friend. USEFUL LANGUAGE *introduce yourself: My name is… I 39。s house on Linden Street 2. Which train does Alexandra need to take? 3. Which size does Marilyn39。s film! I mean, Alexandra Pappas , *offer: Would you like something to eat? Would you like to call home? Can I drive you home? *thank someone: I?m so glad you took the time and trouble to return the bag. *respond to thanks : It was no trouble. *accept an offer: I 39。 ONION with Potato Vegetable amp。t know each other before. Blind dates are mon in the United States. A family member or friend may know a man and a woman who have a lot in monwho share the same interests or background. So the friend or family member will arrange a blind date for the man and woman to meet. Some people enjoy blind dates very much. They like meeting and finding out about someone new. Other people get very nervous at the idea of meeting and spending time with someone they don39。 Salad.......................…………………... HAM STEAK with Pineapple Rings, Potato, Vegetable amp。s nice to meet you. *correct yourself : It39。, Each national group is important and adds to the “flavor39。re wele. *start talking to a stranger: Excuse me . *say goodbye after meeting someone for the first time: It was nice meeting you . It was a pleasure meeting you . PRACTICE Model: After class… A: Excuse me, I?m _____________. I think we?re in the same class. B: Yes, hi. My name is _____________________. A: Say, where?s room 304? B: I think it?s that way. A: Thanks. I appreciate your help. B: You?re wele. A: It was nice meeting you. B: It was nice meeting you, too. Pair work: Make a dialogue with your partner after the model: At a bus stop: A: Excuse me, I?m__________________________. B: A: B: A: B: CULTURE NOTES The population of the United States is over 250 million people. American family namesAdams, Barbarino, Gomez, Kim, Kessler, Yamada 一 show that its people, ort heir parents or grandparents, e from countries all over the world. Many people say that America is like a “vegetable soup.39。t worry . *ask if someone found something : Did anyone find a small canvas bag ? PRACTICE Model: In a shoe store… A: I need a new pair of shoes. B: What size do you want? A: Size_________. How about these tan ones? B: I think they?ll look terrific on you. Pair work: At a fashion boutique: A: I?looking for a gift for my ____________. B: A: B: Model: In a restaurant… A: Can you help me? B: What?s the problem? A: I lost a black leather purse. Did anyone find it? B: No. I?m really sorry. A: Oh, no! B: Don?t worry. Someone might find it. What?s your name and address? Pair work: At a lostandfound office… A: Excuse me. I lost a _____________ B: Where did you lose it? A: B: A: B: ACT III LISTEN AND SPEAK Rearrange the following sentences after listening, and then practice the dialogue with your partner: _I hope it?s Pasta. _ And what?s Robbie cooking for dinner? _I?m tired and hungry. _All right. Is Susan ing? _Well, Marilyn and Richard called. They?ll be here soon, and then we?ll eat. _It?s a surprise. _Well, she?ll be here later. She has to work late tonight. _how are you? Ask each other the following questions after the model: Model: Did Ellen cook dinner? NO, she didn?t. Robbie cooked dinner. 1. was the dinner delicious? 2. Did Robbie make a cake for dessert? 3. Is there ice cream in the freezer? 4. Are there three flavors of ice cream? 5. Does Robbie like coffee ice cream? 6. Did Ellen ask Susan to help her? 7. Did Richard lose eight rolls of film? 8. Does Ellen think that someone will find Richard?s film? Discussion: 1. How does Robbie feel about Alexandra? How does he show his feeling? 2. Is his family angry, happy, or amused at Robbie?s reaction to Alexandra? How so they show their feelings? 3. Did Alexandra leave her bag by accident or on purpose? What do you think? FOCUS IN My name is Richard Stewart. I?m a photographer. I?m Martha Vann. I?m Richard. What?s your name? Gerald. By the way, I?m Richard. What?s your name? Alexandra. We live in California. Are you from New York? No, I?m from Greece. I?m Robbie, Robbie Stewart. I?m Alexandra Pappas. How do you do? Alexandra, let me introduce you. This is my wife, Marilyn. Richard showed me your photo. How do you do? Oh yes. Richard told us all of you. It?s nice to meet you. And this is my mother, Ellen Stewart. How do you do? And my father, Dr. Philip Stewart. Nice to meet you, Alexandra. And you?ve met Robbie. Yes. And you must be Susan. Hi. Hi. It was nice meeting you all. USEFUL LANGUAGE *introduce someone : Let me introduce you . This is… *respond to an introduction : How do you do ? 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