_ _ _,Unit 1 Task,inferring information when listening,Skills building 1:,listen to the following dialogues and then answer the questions by inferring,1. M: We can drive there by 3 p.m How about you? W: Ive got only a bicycle. What does the woman mean? A. She drives there too. B. She can arrive there by 3 p.m., too. C. She cant arrive there by 3 p.m 2. M: What do you think of Kates new skirt? W: That new style is quite beautiful, but I think shell be more beautiful if she is in red. What does the woman mean? A. She likes Kates skirt very much. B. She likes the new style only. C. Kates red skirt makes her more beautiful.,3. M: Im really tired of this class. W: But you have to take the exam, dont you? What does the woman mean? A. He has to continue to take this course. B. He doesnt have to take the exam. C. He doesnt have to take the exam. 4. W: What do you think of Miss Bettys report? M: It would be better if she cut some parts. What does the woman mean? A. Miss Bettys report is boring. B. Miss Bettys report is too long. C. Miss Bettys report is excellent. 5. M: Jean is going to take Professor Smiths history course. W: Didnt she know Professor Clarks is better? What does the woman mean? A. Jean should take Professor Clarks history course. B. Jean should take Professor Smiths history course. C. Jean should take another better course.,listening to a conversation for details,Step 1:,Listenning,Answers A Arrival details Arrive at Kennedy on , 14th October, at 5.30 p.m. Contact number_ Address _,International Airport,Friday,2128 627824,90 West 116th St. Upper Manhattan,Listenning,Official functions,17th,18th,19th,20th,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Lincoln High School,New York High School,Washington College,New York High School,Organized tours On Saturday morning, a boat cruise around the island of Manhattan. See Statue of Liberty, skyscrapers, UN Headquarters and famous bridges. Free time 14th evening, all day 16th and daytime of 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th.,Listenning,Part B,(1) included (2) nature (3) music (4) musicals (5) opera (6) amusement park,Part C,1 Coney Island 2 Carnegie Hall 3 Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts 4 Bronx Zoo 5 Broadway,asking for repetition of information,Skills building 2:,Think of as many ways of asking got a repetition as you can.,Discussion,Pardon? Would you please say that again? Would you please say that more slowly? Im sorry I cant follow you. Im sorry. Did you say? Im sorry. Could repeat that? Could I have that number again, please? Could you spell that for me?,asking a travel agent for more information,Step 2:,Work in pairs, one asks questions and the other answers these questions using the prompts .,Acting,Sample answers S=Student T=Travel agent S: Good morning, sir. Im planning a cultural exchange tour for our school orchestra to New York. May I ask you some questions about places in New York? T：Sure. What do you want to know? S: I hear Carnegie Hall is very famous, but how many people can it hold at a time? T: Well, it is the most famous concert hall in the world. Its main hall can hold more than 3,000 people. S: Is there a guided tour? T: Yes, thats right. There is a guided tour. S: Great. What about Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts? T: This is place you cant miss. You know there are many theatres, cafes and restaurants there. You can have a wonderful time enjoying either the ballet, the opera or the circus. S: Im sorry, but did you say we can enjoy the ballet, the opera and the circus there? T: Exactly.,S: Would you mind telling me more about Bronx Zoo? What is it famous for? T: Its a famous zoo because animals live in natural surroundings. That is, there are no cages. You can reach there by subway easily. S: So you mean it is famous for its conservation program? T: Yes. You are right. S: I wonder how we can get to Coney Island. How much does it cost? T: Its cheap to travel there by ferry. You only need to pay for the amusements one by one. S: Let me just repeat that back to you. We can go there by ferry and only need to pay for the amusements one by one. T: Yes. S: Most of us want to watch a show on Broadway. How do we get tickets for it? Is it very expensive? T: It depends. If it is one of the more popular shows, you have to book tickets in advance. And it usually costs over $100.,S: Let me write it down. Book tickets in advance and over $100 for a show. OK. Then which is the best way to travel around the city? T: By subway. The subway runs everywhere in the city and trains are on time and frequent. S: Sorry. Did you say by subway? T: Yes. S: Where can we get a map of the city? T: You may get free maps at Times Square Tourist Information Center. S: Times Square Tourist Information Center. Could you spell Times for me/ T: Yes, of course. T-I-M-E-S. S: Thank you very much. T: Youre welcome.,writing an itinerary,Skills building 3:,W