Listening,Understanding and Communicating

1.（for reference)

2.Conversation 1: B, C　　Conversation 2: A, D, E

3.1)Marriage proposal.

2)He searched on the Internet for the symbolic meaning of certain number of roses.

3)The first student chose carnations because in his country carnations represent love for a teacher. His friend chose lilies because they are his teacher’s favourite flowers.

4.Omitted.

Script:

Conversation 1

A: Excuse me?

B: Yes. May I help you?

A: Err, I need some flowers for my girlfriend.

B: Very well. What are the flowers for?

A: I’m asking her to marry me.

B: Oh. Here, we have some fresh red roses. You know, red roses are always the right choice to show love.

A: How much are the roses?

B: ﹩20 per dozen.(https://www.daowen.com)

A: Well, I’m thinking about just two. I read online that two roses have a strong hint of a marriage proposal.

B: Splendid！ You have done a lot of homework. Will there be anything else?

A: No, the roses will be fine.

B: I’m sure your girlfriend will love them. Good luck. Bye！

Conversation 2

A: Could you help us? We are looking for some flowers.

B: OK. Who are the flowers for, and do you have something special in mind?

A: Oh, they’re for our Chinese teacher； she’s leaving tomorrow. But we have different opinions. I want to buy some carnations because in my country, they’re the best choice to express your love for a teacher.

C: Well, I’m thinking about some lilies because I know the lily is Miss Li’s favourite flower.

B: Well, I think both kinds are all right. It’s nice to have some cultural meanings,but making it personal can also show your love and respect. Both of you can get a 10% discount if you buy two dozen.

A/C: That sounds good.

B: Oh, I’ll give you two more cards for free.

C: Wow, thanks a lot. Can you wrap them up for us?

B: Sure. Would you like anything else?

A/C: No, thanks.

B: Well. Here you are, then.

A: Thanks. Bye！