Section II Mini Talks and Plays
Task 1 Read and recite the mini talks.
1.Giving Thanks for Having a Good Time Together
A:Thank you for the happy time.
B:It’s truly my pleasure.I’m glad you enjoy it.
A:I really don’t know how I can thank you enough for the wonderful party.
B:Don’t mention it.
A:Thank you for the great dinner!
B:My honor and my pleasure!
2.Expressing Thanks for Gifts
A:It was so kind of you to send me such a beautiful watch!
B:I’m glad you like it.
A:I’m thankful to you for all the beautiful flowers.
B:I’m happy you like them.
A:Many thanks for the lovely gift.
B:Not at all.
3.Expressing Thanks for Help
A:Professor Li,thank you very much for your advice on my paper!
B:It’s my pleasure to be of some help.
A:I can’t tell you how grateful I am to you for looking after the children.
B:I’m glad to be of any help.
A:I am much obliged to you for your patience during the recent difficulties.
B:Don’t mention it.We are friends!
4.Making Apologies
A:I’m sorry for being late again.
B:Never mind,but it’s a lesson for you to learn.
A:Sorry to have kept you waiting.
B:It’s nothing.
A:I’m so sorry to disturb you so early.
B:It doesn’t matter.
5.Expressing Regrets
A:I’m terribly sorry,Mr.Li.I forget to bring the books for you.
B:Never mind.You can bring them tomorrow.
A:I can’t find the book you lent me.I guess I have lost it.
B:Don’t worry about it.
A:I’m sorry.I made a mistake.
B:That’s all right.
▲Words
disturb / dɪ'stзːb / 打扰
enough / ɪ'nʌf / 足够地
grateful / 'ɡreɪtfl / 感激的
lesson / 'lesn / 教训
mention / 'menʃn / 谈到；提到
mistake / mɪ'steɪk / 错误
obliged / ə'blaɪdʒd / 感谢的
professor / prə'fesə（r） / 教授
Task 2 Act out the following mini plays.
1.Give thanks to your best friend for a happy New Year’s Party.
2.Express thanks to your friend’s gift for your recovery.
3.Express thanks to your colleague who has been helping you.
4.Apologize for not being able to complete the project report on time.
5.Make an apology for breaking the cup.