Part II Listening and Speaking
A: Warming Up
Look at the pictures and work in pairs to discuss the following questions.
1.They are celebrating their success and receiving the medals. They are very happy.
2.There is a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Picture B. The lady is holding scissors to cut a ribbon.
B: Vocabulary and Sentences
I. Listen to the following words and phrases and write down the Chinese meanings.
1. opening ceremony 开幕典礼
2. completion ceremony 竣工仪式
3. activity planning 活动策划
4. ribbon-cutting ceremony 剪彩仪式
5. award ceremony 颁奖典礼
6. celebration banquet 庆功宴
7. groundbreaking ceremony 奠基仪式
8. donation ceremony 捐赠仪式
9. party etiquette 晚会礼仪
10. signing ceremony 签约仪式
11. sponsor 主办方
12. honored guest 嘉宾
13. dance etiquette 舞会礼仪
14. a planning committee 筹备委员会
15. anniversary celebration 周年庆典
II. Listen and complete the sentences with the right words.
1. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth month according to the lunar calendar.
2. What do you usually do on the Double Ninth Festival?
3. It sounds great! Any special or traditional food?
4. Thanksgiving Day is a date for big family reunion.
5. Since it is a significant milestone, we will begin planning the event in advance.
6. We have a planning committee, which allows employees to help with the preparation for the event.
7. It must be an unforgettable party!
8. We are holding a dinner party at the Garden Hotel from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. next Saturday.
9. We can use the event to push us to reach new milestones, set new goals or raise awareness about
our company.
10. I wish you a prosperous future.
III. Listen to the dialogues and choose the sentences you hear.
Script:
1. —What do you usually do on the Double Ninth Festival?
—It’s a time for family gather-together.
2. —It sounds great! Any special or traditional food?
—Yes, we eat moon cakes for dessert.
3. —Would you tell me the exact time of the Dragon Boat Festival?
—Yes, it falls on the 5th day of the fifth month according to the lunar calendar.
4. —It must be an unforgettable party!
—Absolutely. I’m expecting it.
5. —Is Thanksgiving Day a very important holiday for people in America?
—Yes. Thanksgiving Day is a date for a big family reunion.
6. —Who will be responsible for the planning of the celebration?
—We have a planning committee, which allows employees to be in charge of it.
7. —What do you think is the significance of a celebration ceremony?
—We can use the event to push us to reach new milestones, set new goals or raise awareness about
our company.
8. —Is it necessary for us to prepare for the 25th anniversary in advance?
—Yes, since it is a significant milestone, we will begin planning the event in advance.
9. — I wish you a prosperous career.
—Thanks. The same to you.
10. —What will you do to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our company?
—We are holding a dinner party at the Garden Hotel from7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. next Saturday.
Keys:
1. A 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. A
6. A 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. A
C: Process Viewing
Video Episode 1
Script:
(David and Zhang Liang are colleagues in a company. They are talking about the coming Mid-Autumn Festival.)
David: Good afternoon, Mr. Zhang.
Zhang Liang: Good afternoon, David.
David: The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming, could you tell me something about it?
Zhang Liang: Yes, of course. It is a traditional holiday. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth month according to the lunar calendar.
David: What do you usually do on the festival?
Zhang Liang: It’s a time for family reunion. On the evening there will be a big family dinner. People who work far away from their home will try to come back.
David: It sounds great! Any special or traditional food?
Zhang Liang: Yes, we eat moon cakes for dessert.
David: Wow, they must be delicious. What activities do you usually do?
Zhang Liang: People usually enjoy the moon while eating moon cakes at night. Our company will hold a party to celebrate it next week.
David: Oh, I’m looking forward to it.
Zhang Liang: Me too.
（大卫和张亮是一家公司的同事。 他们正在谈论即将到来的中秋节。）
大卫：下午好，张先生。
张亮：下午好，大卫。
大卫：中秋节就要到了，你能告诉我一些关于这个节日的事情吗？
张亮：当然可以。这是一个传统的节日，在农历第八个月的第十五日。
大卫：你们通常在节日里会做些什么？
张亮：中秋节是一个家庭团聚的日子。晚上一般会有一个家庭的盛大聚会。离家很远的人会设法在这天赶回来。
大卫：听起来不错！有什么特别的或传统的食物吗？
张亮：是的，我们吃月饼当作甜点。
大卫：哇，一定很好吃。你们通常会有什么活动？
张亮：人们通常在晚上吃月饼赏月。我们公司下周将会举行一场聚会庆祝中秋节。
大卫：哦，我很期待。
张亮：我也是。
Keys:
I. Watch the video episode and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. T 2. F 3. T
II. Watch the video episode again and choose the sentences you hear.
1. A 2. B
Video Episode 2
Script:
(Zhang Liang, a clerk of the sales department, is going to report the plan of the coming Mid-Autumn Festival to the general manager, Beck.)
Zhang Liang: Good morning, Mr. Beck.
Beck: Good morning, Mr. Zhang.
Zhang Liang: I have something to report, Mr. Beck.
Beck: Well, is it about the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Zhang Liang: Yes, it is on next Sunday. I’d like to report the plan to you.
Beck: I’m eager to listen to you.
Zhang Liang: Firstly, we decided to hold a party this Friday. Secondly, we will invite some clients of other companies to celebrate it together.
Beck: Great!
Zhang Liang: Then our colleagues will perform several programs, including Fashion Show, Game Show and Poetry Reading, etc.
Beck: Well done. We should prepare for some gifts.
Zhang Liang: Great minds think alike. We’ve made arrangements for it.
Beck: Take everything into consideration, and it will be an unforgettable party.
Zhang Liang: We won’t disappoint you.
Beck: Come on!
(销售部职员张亮将向总经理贝克汇报即将到来的庆祝中秋节的计划。 )
张亮：早上好，贝克先生。
贝克：早上好，张先生。
张亮：贝克先生，我有事要汇报。
贝克：嗯，是关于中秋节吗？
张亮：是的，节日下星期天就到了。我想向你汇报这个计划。
贝克：我非常想听一听。
张亮：首先，我们决定本星期五举行一个聚会。其次，我们将邀请其他公司的一些客户来一起庆祝。
贝克：太好了！
张亮：然后我们的同事将表演几个节目，包括时装秀、游戏表演和诗歌朗诵等。
贝克：干得好。我们还应该准备一些礼物。
张亮：英雄所见略同。我们已经安排好了。
贝克：把一切都考虑在内，这将是一个难忘的聚会。
张亮：我们不会让你失望的。
贝克：加油！
Keys:
I. Watch the video episode and choose the missing words according to what you hear.
1. We decided to hold a party this Friday.
2. Take everything into consideration and it will be an unforgettable party.
II. Watch the video episode again and choose the correct answers.
1. D 2. C 3.C
Video Episode 3
Script:
(David is chatting with his colleague Wang Fang after the Mid-Autumn Festival party.)
Wang Fang: What a wonderful party it is!
David: Yes, I’m very excited now.
Wang Fang: Mr. Zhang has made every effort. The party not only deepened the relationships between colleagues, but also displayed our products in the Fashion Show.
David: That’s the point. Some guests from other firms showed strong interest in our business.
Wang Fang: There will be a bunch of orders in the near future.
David: I’m fond of Chinese festivals.
Wang Fang: How about your holidays? What’s your favorite one?
David: Thanksgiving Day. It’s also a big family get-together. We always have lots of delicious food,like turkey, but sometimes we have ham instead. We have yams, corn, carrots and fruit pies or pumpkin pies.
Wang Fang: That sounds like a big feast. I feel hungry.
David: Me too.
(中秋节晚会结束后，大卫正在和他的同事王芳聊天。）
王芳：多么美妙的聚会啊！
大卫：是的，我现在很兴奋。
王芳：张先生费心了。晚会不仅加深了同事们之间的关系，还在时装秀上展示了我们公司的产品。
大卫：这就是重点。来自其他公司的一些客户对我们的业务表现出了浓厚的兴趣。
王芳：不久的将来就会有一大堆订单。
大卫：我喜欢中国的节日。
王芳：你们的节假日是怎么样的？你最喜欢什么节日？
大卫：感恩节。这也是一个大家庭聚会的日子。我们总是有很多美味的食物，比如火鸡，但有时我们用火腿来代替。我们有山药、玉米、胡萝卜和水果派或南瓜派。
王芳：听起来像是一场盛宴。我觉得饿了。
大卫：我也是。
Keys:
I. Watch the video episode and choose the possible sentences which have the same meanings as the sentences you hear.
1. A 2. A
II. Watch the video episode again and answer the following questions.
1. The party not only deepen the relationships between colleagues, but also display the products of the company.
2. The purpose of the festival celebration is to be in honor of the traditional holidays and remember them.
3. The Spring Festival; the Dragon Boat Festival; the Tomb Sweeping Day; the Mid-Autumn Festival;the Double Ninth Festival, etc.
Speaking
Omitted.
D: Situational Viewing
Video Episode 4
Script:
(Jim and Nick are colleagues in the sales department. They are talking about the anniversary of their company.)
Jim: Nick, the 25th anniversary of our company will come next year, yes?
Nick: Yes. Since it is a significant milestone, we will begin planning the event in advance.
Jim: You’re right. Anniversaries can provide the perfect opportunities for celebrating our company’s accomplishments while showing thanks for the customers who helped our business get where it is today.
Nick: Shall we make a detailed plan now?
Jim: Of course. I’ve already thought about it for several weeks.
Nick: Would you like to share your ideas with me?
Jim: Well, I’d like to. Firstly, write down our goals and purposes of the celebration; secondly, identify the desired outcome from the celebration.
Nick: It sounds thoughtful. What’s next?
Jim: Next, choose a date on or around the establishment date of our company. These are some of my thoughts.
Nick: Very great! In my opinion, we can send established clients some cards to thank them for helping us stay in business for the past 25 years.
Jim: Oh, I forget this point. Thanks.
Nick: There are more details we should take into consideration.
Jim: I agree with you. I’ll try my best to improve the plan..
Nick: I believe you, Jim. You are the most suitable to do it.
Jim: Thank you.
（吉姆和尼克是销售部的同事。他们正在谈论他们公司的周年纪念日。）
吉姆：尼克，明年是我们公司成立25周年，是吗？
尼克：是的。这是一个具有重大意义的里程碑，所以我们要提前开始计划这次活动。
吉姆：你说得对。周年纪念活动提供了一次完美的机会来庆祝我们公司的成就，同时也感谢那些客户，他们帮助我们取得了今天的成就。
尼克：我们现在要做一个详细的计划吗？
吉姆：当然。我已经想了好几个星期了。
尼克：你愿意和我分享你的想法吗？
吉姆：是的。首先，我写了庆祝活动的目标和目的；其次，确定了活动的预期结果。
尼克：听起来很周到。那接下来呢？
吉姆：接下来，在我们公司成立日的前后选择一个日期作为庆典日。 这些就是我的一些想法。
尼克：非常好！ 在我看来，我们还可以寄一些卡片给老客户，感谢他们在过去25年里对我们业务的支持。
吉姆：哦，我忘了这一点。谢谢。
尼克：有更多的细节我们应该考虑。
吉姆：我同意你的看法。我会尽力改进计划。
尼克：我相信你，吉姆。你做这件事是最适合。
吉姆：谢谢。
Keys:
I. Watch the video episode and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. T 2. T
II. Watch again and rearrange the following sentences in sequence of happening.
2—1—3
Video Episode 5
Script:
(Jim is reporting the anniversary celebration plan to Mr. Brown, the general manager of the company.)
Mr. Brown: Jim, the anniversary celebration is coming next month, have you made full preparations?
Jim: Yes, Mr. Brown. I’m reporting it to you now.
Mr. Brown: Sit down, please.
Jim: Thanks a lot. We are holding a dinner party at the Garden Hotel from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m. on Sunday, August 30.
Mr. Brown: I agree on it.
Jim: To make it known by the public, we’ll invite the media to place ads in local newspapers,magazines or radio stations, and invite some longtime valued business partners to the party so that we can express our sincere appreciation for their support all these years.
Mr. Brown: Well done. These are very important for celebration. Anything else?
Jim: We have a planning committee, which allows employees to help with the preparations. And we’ll prepare some gifts to push employees to continue striving for new milestones.
Mr. Brown: Very good, remember to buy some gifts for our guests.
Jim: I know. Besides, we’ll have some food, drinks, and entertainment.
Mr. Brown: Great! I must warn you that you should pay much more attention to the safety, such as stage safety, electrical safety and crowd massing risk, etc.
Jim: Your warning is very necessary. I’ll try my best to guarantee the safety.
Mr. Brown: It must be a memorable party!
Jim: Yes, definitely!
（吉姆正在向公司总经理布朗先生汇报周年庆祝计划。）
布朗先生：吉姆，下个月就是我们公司周年庆了，你准备好了吗？
吉姆：是的，布朗先生。我正要向你汇报此事。
布朗先生：请坐。
吉姆：非常感谢。我们将于8月30日，即星期日下午7：00到9：00在花园酒店举行晚宴。
布朗先生：我同意。
吉姆：为了让公众知道这件事，我们将邀请媒体在当地报纸、杂志或广播电台做宣传广告，并邀请一些长期有生意往来的重要商业伙伴参加聚会，因此我们能够对他们这些年来的支持表示真诚的感谢。
布朗先生：干得好。这些对庆祝活动来说非常重要。还有别的吗？
吉姆：我们有一个筹备委员会，它允许员工们参与准备活动。我们也将准备一些礼物给公司员工，以鼓励他们继续努力工作，实现新的里程碑。
布朗先生：很好，记得给客人们也准备一些礼物。
吉姆：我知道。此外，我们还备有一些食物、饮料和娱乐活动。
布朗先生：太好了！ 我必须要提醒你一定更加注意安全，如舞台安全、用电安全和人群聚集风险等。
吉姆：你的提醒是非常必要的。我会尽力保证安全。
布朗先生：这肯定是一次难忘的聚会！
吉姆：是的，绝对！
Keys:
I. Watch the video Episode and choose the correct answers.
1. C 2. B 3. A
II. Watch again and decide whether the statements are true(T) or false(F).
1. T 2. F
Video Episode 6
Script:
(Anna and Sara are colleagues, and they are talking about the company anniversary celebration.)
Anna: Congratulations on your being awarded as the Best Employee of our company, Sara.
Sara: Thank you very much. I’m just very lucky.
Anna: You deserve it. You work carefully, actively and enthusiastically all the time.
Sara: It’s my responsibilities. The company gives us high salary and bonus, and provides us chances to study further.
Anna: That’s the fact. We should cherish the opportunities. I’ll work hard in the future.
Sara: You are excellent, too. You have contributed to our company.
Anna: Thank you for your compliments. We’ll benefit from the party.
Sara: Yes, indeed. I think that celebrating a company anniversary can bring people together and make our business success known.
Anna: That’s true. We can use the event to push us to reach new milestones, set new goals or raise awareness about our company.
Sara: This is the purpose of our celebration.
Anna: Congratulations again. I wish you a prosperous career.
Sara: Thanks again. The same to you.
（安娜和莎拉是同事，她们在谈论公司的周年庆典。）
安娜：莎拉，祝贺你被授予我们公司最佳员工奖。
莎拉：非常感谢。我只是幸运罢了。
安娜：你这是实至名归。你工作一直细心，积极并且有热情。
莎拉：这是我的职责所在。公司给我们高薪和奖金，并为我们提供了进一步学习的机会。
安娜：这是事实。我们应该珍惜机会。我以后会努力工作的。
莎拉：你也很棒。你为我们公司做出了很大贡献。
安娜：谢谢你的夸奖。我们公司将会从这次活动中受益。
莎拉：确实是的。我认为庆祝公司周年活动能把人们聚集在一起，让我们公司的成功广为人知。
安娜：是的。我们可以利用这个活动来推动我们达到新的里程碑，设定新的目标或提高人们对我们公司的认识。
莎拉：这是我们庆祝的目的。
安娜：再次祝贺你。祝你事业蒸蒸日上。
莎拉：感谢。你也一样。
Keys:
I. Watch the video episode and choose the correct answers.
1. D 2. B 3. C
II. Watch the video episode again and answer the following questions.
1. Celebrating a company anniversary is a way to create engaging stories, bring people together and make our business success known.
2. I prefer to work for the company which gives us high salary and bonus, and provides us chances to study further. Because if we work for this kind of company, we will be full of energy and have more chances to improve ourselves.
Speaking
Work in pairs to make up your dialogue with your partner according to the following situation.Suppose Bruce and Alice are colleagues, and they are talking about the 10th anniversary celebration of their company. They show strong interest in the event, and expect to hold a special one.
Reference:
Bruce: Alice, how about the 10thanniversary of our company? Have you prepared it well?
Alice: Yes. I’m responsible for planning the celebration event. I have made full preparations. Firstly,I’ve sent invitation letters to some guests two weeks in advance, thanking for their 10 years’ friendship.Bruce: Well done. Anniversary is an important occasion for both celebration and reflection, so we should be thoughtful.
Alice: That’s right. So I’ve selected a date to hold the party, and picked a suitable place. Thirdly, I’ve planned for food and drink, providing food and drink before and after the event to encourage the people in attendance to mingle and socialize.
Bruce: Great! You’re thoughtful. Next?
Alice: Well, I’ve hired a local talent or a more predominant performer that not only be loved by the attendees but would probably attract some press as well. Special performance is an important way to build energy and excitement among the attendees.
Bruce: That would be wonderful.
Alice: I think so. In addition, I’ve hired a key speaker that is noted in the field of the company or business, other appropriate speakers can be some CEOs of successful corporations or famous news commentators.
Bruce: Besides the above, I think the decorations should celebrate the company’s success. Lots of balloons, confetti and streamers all add an element of celebration and excitement.
Alice: I agree with you. Thanks a lot.
Bruce: Thank you for working so hard.
Alice: It’s my pleasure.
Bruce: Let’s look forward to it.