Unit 6. Appointments and Arrangements Part A. intensive listening Phonetics: B A C B A Dictation:

1. I’d like to arrange a meeting to discuss our new order sometime next week. 2. you’ll be having a lunch meeting with the department managers tomorrow. 3. could you please put off the negotiation to Tuesday July 21st?

4. the meeting is scheduled at 3 o\\clock this afternoon in the conference room 5. could we meet and discuss the matter in detail?

6. I’m calling about Wednesday’s appointment we made yesterday. 7. let’s draw up an agenda for our discussions together.

8. I’m sorry I won’t be able to afford any time on the morning of nest Friday.

Part B. Extensive listening Dialogues: C B B D C

1. W: do you have anything particular to declare?

M: No. I don’t think so. I haven’t got anything dutiable with me. Q: where does the conversation most probably take place? Conversation:

Section A: C B C B A Section B:

The 13th and 14th\\ October\\ the digital camera SK36\\ the 15th\\ New York

Part C. Listening & Speaking Integration Conversation:

Section A: T T T F F

1

Unit 7. Meetings

Part A. intensive listening Phonetics: B D C C A Dictation:

1. Is there anything interesting to see in this city. 2. the temple has a history of more than 200 years.

3. people living in overcrowded cities usually want to enjoy the natural scenery. 4. when you travel, it’s better to get some travel insurance in case of an accident. 5. would you care for sth to drink before going out. 6. I expect to get back this evening at 4:30.

7. they were built at the beginning of the 15th century. 8. the total area is 720000 square meters.

Part B. Extensive listening Dialogues: B C A C A

1. M: I’ve got a job offer in P&J Chemicals. Do you think I should take it?

W: well, I’m not quite familiar with it. You’d better do some research on the internet.

Q: what does the woman think of P&J Chemicals?

Conversation: Section A:

1. boss and secretary

2. it’s Thursday 17 March 3. from 9:30 to 12:00 4. all the branch managers Section B: Memo Time: Thursday 17 March taken by: Carol (secretary) Subject: all the branch managers’ meeting Details: …….about 2 hours and a half……Q&Atime……fifteen minutes. …….coffee…….the normal prelaunch snack buffet….. …….agenda, paper…pencils. Part C. Listening & Speaking Integration Conversation: Section A

1. he is in charge of Marketing Department.

2. he is going to talk about the launch of our new product.

3. three. They are the current market situation, their new product, the problems and recommended solutions. 4. about 15 minutes.

5. he’ll try to answer any possible questions.

2

Unit 8. Business Visits Part A. intensive listening Phonetics: B C D A D Dictation:

1. Don’t hesitate to let us know if you need anything.

2. our manager sent me here to invite you to our dinner party. 3. we’ll be very happy if you can come to our get-together. 4. would it be convenient if I call on you at 3:30 this afternoon. 5. I’ll be expecting you at 10:45 in my office. 6. I won’t be free until next Wednesday. 7. let’s set a day to continue our talk.

8. we’ve arranged our schedule without any trouble.

Part B. Extensive listening Dialogues: C B C C B

1．W: Do you think we should put an ad in the newspaper for the new product? M: by all means.

Q: what does the man think of n ad in the newspaper? Conversation:

Section A: F T F T F Section B:

1. a lot of help since I came here 2. I’d like to visit some factories

3. have a satisfactory cooperation together in the future 4. scenic spots you want to see in China 5. visit the factory this afternoon

Part C. Listening & Speaking Integration Section A: B D B B D

3