Unit 16 Farewell
Exercise 1
Audio Scripts:
1.stay 2.straight 3.spread 4.sport 5.span
6.skill 7.pattern 8.air 9.book 10.word
11.lift 12.bay 13.housemaid 14.roommate 15.Wilmington
Keys:1.C 2.B 3.A 4.B 5.B
6.A 7.C 8.A 9.C 10.A
11.B 12.A 13.C 14.A 15.C
Exercise 2
Audio Scripts:
1.I came to the city at the age of 17.
2.—Would you please give me your telephone number?
—Of course,2551328.
3.On Saturdays and Sundays,we don’t have classes.
4.Our classroom is on the sixth floor of an eight-floor building.
5.I have a nine-year-old daughter.
6.Nobody has ever read this novel.
Keys:1.A 2.C 3.D 4.D 5.A 6.B
Exercise 3
Audio Scripts:
Lucy:Hello,Customer Service Center.It’s Lucy speaking.What can I do for you?
Peter:Yes.This is Peter Green in Room 8011 of Building A.I’m going to handle the procedures of apartment accepting tomorrow.What necessary materials shall I bring?
Lucy:Mr.Green,you should bring your ID,the notification of apartment and the contract of housing sale.
Peter:I see.One more question,could you tell me how much I should pay for the property management each month?
Lucy:1.2 yuan a square meter per month.We will send you a payment notice before the end of every month.
Peter:Yeah,I’ve got your point.Is the credit card OK?
Lucy:Sure.Both credit cards and cash are acceptable.
Peter:It’s very kind of you to tell me these,many thanks.
Lucy:You are welcome.
Keys:1.Service Center 2.8011 3.ID 4.1.2
5.notice 6.credit card 7.cash
Exercise 4
Audio Scripts:
W:Good morning,sir.Can I help you?
M:Yes,please.I’m checking out.
W:May I have your room number?
M:2016.
W:OK.Could you wait a moment?Let me check your bill.
M:Sure.
W:Thank you for waiting!
M:No problem.
W:Your bill is done.You paid your room when you checked in.And no other bills.
M:Good.
W:Do you need any help with your luggage?
M:No,I’m fine.Could you help me call a taxi to the airport?
W:Sure.Thank you for your stay with us.Look forward to seeing you soon.
M:Thank you and bye.See you next time.
Keys:1.Can I help you 2.checking out 3.check 4.done 5.luggage
6.call a taxi 7.your stay 8.seeing 9.Thank you 10.See you next time
Exercise 5
Keys:1.The two speakers may be a hotel receptionist and a guest.
2.It possibly happens at a hotel.
3.The woman is helping the man with checking out.
4.Yes.The man needs a taxi to the airport.
5.Thank you for your stay with us.Look forward to seeing you soon.
Thank you and bye.See you next time.
Exercise 6
Audio Scripts:
Tony:Hello!Tony speaking!
Ellen:Hi,Tony!It’s me,Ellen!
Tony:Nice to hear your voice!How are you doing?
Ellen:I’m fine.I’m wondering when you are leaving for Britain?
Tony:My plane leaves on August 2nd,two days later.
Ellen:I see.Is it a straight flight?
Tony:No,I need to stop in Tokyo for 4 hours.
Ellen:Have you got everything ready?
Tony:Yeah.I’ve been expecting to study at the University of Oxford.It is my dream.
Ellen:I know.When will we meet?
Tony:I plan to come back during the Christmas break.
Ellen:Great!Look forward to your trip back home.Take good care of yourself!
Tony:Thank you.I will.
Ellen:I will miss you!It’s time to say Goodbye.Nice trip and take care!
Tony:I will.Thank you for your calling.Bye.
Keys:1.Tony is going to the University of Oxford,Britain.
2.The plane leaves on August 2nd.
3.Tony plans to come back during the Christmas break.
4.Because the plane he is going to take is not a straight flight.He will be staying in Tokyo for 4 hours.
5.No.Studying at the University of Oxford is his dream.
Exercise 7
Audio Scripts:
Saying“goodbye”is not always sad,and it is usually the case that a person leaves an institution is for pursuing better education,a higher goal,promotion and prosperity,etc.Leaving,sometimes,means a new or better start,or it leaves people more expectations for meeting again,which helps relieve sorrow or depression.When you are invited to a farewell party,remember to say something positive and happy between you and the person or the people who is or are leaving.Try to recall the funny,amazing moments and share them at the party.The past beautiful experiences and memorable days help both of you cherish the friendship and being here.Hugging and shaking hands are always used to express feelings.You will never forget to wish people good luck,success and happiness for the future.The sincere wishes are the best gift and greatest encouragement for people.
Keys:1.sad 2.a higher 3.start 4.meeting again 5.positive
6.moments 7.cherish 8.shaking hands 9.success 10.encouragement