SECTION ONE 找话题,认识新朋友 11
UNIT 1 Introductions and Small Talk 初次见面的寒暄英语..... 12
Act 1: Welcome to Class 欢迎新同学
Act 2: Shall We Dance? 我们可以共舞吗?
UNIT 2 Talking About the Weather 谈论天气.................. 20
UNIT 3 Whats Your Hobby? 谈论爱好.................................26
UNIT 4 Friendly Greetings 用英语打招呼............................ 32
Act 1: At the Office 职场寒暄
Act 2: Hanging Out 轻松时刻
UNIT 5 Warm Welcomes 用英语表达欢迎 .......................... 40
Act 1: Nearly Lost in Translation 欢迎不必翻译
Act 2: Super Bowl Sunday 超级碗星期天
UNIT 6 Meeting People at a University
大学社团迎新英语 .......................................................... 48
Act 1: Long Time No See 好久不见!
Act 2: A New Kid on the Block 新手上路
UNIT 7 Conversation TaboosWas It Something I Said?
不能说的话...........................................................................56
Act 1: In a Business Setting 工作场所
Act 2: In a Casual Setting 日常场合
UNIT 8 Overcoming Social Anxiety 克服社交焦虑........... 64
Act 1: Facing the Fear 面对恐惧
Act 2: The Next Steps 下一步
UNIT 9 On the Telephone 电话英语......................................72
Act 1: A Friendly Call 朋友来电
Act 2: Business as Usual 一切如常
SECTION TWO 跟外国朋友一起吃喝玩乐 81
UNIT 1 Making Reservations 餐厅订位英语 ...................... 82
Act 1: Booking a Table 订位
Act 2: Cancellations and Changes 取消与更改订位
UNIT 2 A Favorite Coffee Shop 最喜欢的咖啡店 ............. 90
UNIT 3 Differences at the Movie Theater
东西方电影院比一比 ...................................................... 96
UNIT 4 Hotels and Hostels 青年旅舍会话通 ................... 102
Act 1: Where to Stay? 住宿选择
Act 2: At the Hostel 青年旅舍初体验
UNIT 5 A Day at an Amusement Park 游乐园实用英语 ....110
Act 1: So Much to Do 畅游一夏
Act 2: Some Food and Some Fun 大口吃,用力玩
UNIT 6 A Day at the Beach 海滩一日游 ........................... 118
UNIT 7 Talking About Sports 讨论运动 ............................ 124
UNIT 8 Batter Up! 准备开打! ................................................130
Act 1: Players to Cheer About 谈论支持选手
Act 2: Fun for Fans 粉丝加油乐
SECTION THREE 和外国朋友增进感情 139
UNIT 1 Lending a Helping Hand 帮助别人 .................... 140
Act 1: Good Neighbors 好邻居
Act 2: First Day on the Job 第一天上班
UNIT 2 Saying Thank You 道谢英语................................... 148
Act 1: A Flood of Thanks 感激不尽
Act 2: A Grateful Friend 感恩的朋友
UNIT 3 Ways to Say Youre Sorry 表达歉意的方法 ....... 156
Act 1: A Routine Life 一成不变的生活
Act 2: Last-Minute Plans 最后一刻的计划
UNIT 4 Asking for and Giving Suggestions
寻求建议与提供建议 .................................................... 164
Act 1: Choosing a Major 选择主修科目
Act 2: Buying a Gift 送礼建议
UNIT 5 Comfort and Encouragement 安慰与鼓励英语 ....172
Act 1: A Missing Dog 狗走失了
Act 2: A Losing Streak 一连挫败
UNIT 6 Giving Compliments 用英语赞美人 .....................180
Act 1: Christmas Party Socializing 圣诞派对上的赞美
Act 2: Year-End Meeting 年终会议上的赞美
UNIT 7 Old Friends, New Congratulations
老同学,新祝贺! ........................................................ 188
Act 1: A Proud New Father 自豪的新手爸爸
Act 2: Success All Around 皆大欢喜
UNIT 8 Issuing Invitations 如何邀约 ................................. 196
Act 1: Can You Come to a Party? 派对邀约
Act 2: Decline or Accept? 拒绝或接受
UNIT 9 Never Give an Inch 如何用英语说不 ................... 204
Act 1: Standing Firm 坚定不移,坚决说不
Act 2: Dont Take It Personally 无关个人,还是不要好
UNIT 10 Finding a Way to Settle Differences
化解人际危机 ................................................................ 212
Act 1: Use Your Words 沟通的语言技巧
Act 2: Body Language Speaks Up 肢体语言在说话
SECTION FOUR 东西方文化大不同 221
UNIT 1 Thanksgiving Fun 欢庆感恩节 .............................. 222
UNIT 2 Halloween Party 万圣节派对 ................................ 228
Act 1: Party Preparations 派对准备工作
Act 2: An Early Arrival 提早到来
UNIT 3 Spreading Christmas Cheer 欢乐圣诞派对 ...... 236
Act 1: Tis the Season 欢聚时刻
Act 2: Here Comes Santa Claus 圣诞老人来报到
UNIT 4 The Full Festival Experience 老外端午节妙体验..... 244
Act 1: A Festival Treat 节庆款待
Act 2: Dragon Boat Team, plus One 龙舟队新成员
UNIT 5 An Exciting Holiday 老外过中秋 .......................... 252
Act 1: Mooncakes and Mongolians 月饼由来
Act 2: Putting the Moon in Moon Festival 月亮传说
UNIT 6 Holiday Greetings 佳节问候 ................................ 258
Act 1: Holiday Differences 不同的过节方式
Act 2: Greeting Cards 贺卡
UNIT 7 Cultural Differences 谈论东西方文化差异 ......... 266
Act 1: Trying to Adjust 努力适应
Act 2: In the Office 在办公室
UNIT 8 Its All About Convenience 谈论便利商店 ....... 274
內容試閱:
感谢别人帮忙时常说的:你真是我的救星。(Youre a lifesaver.)表达道歉会说的:我很抱歉迟到了。(Imsorry that Im late.)寻求建议要学的:我该怎么办?(What should I do?)鼓励他人好用句:你做得到的,我对你有信心。(You cando it. I believe in you.)赞美他人可以说:好厉害!(How impressive!)拒绝邀约实用句:或许下次吧。(Maybe some other time.)