Talking Face to Face

1. Session 1 Talking Face to Face Being All Ears

2. Section I Talking Face to Face Lead in Follow the Samples Act out Put in Use

3. Lead in Warm-up Questions The First Invitation Card The Second Invitation Card

4. Lead in Warm-up Questions 1.What are the two cards you are reading now? 2.Why do people write an invitation card?

5. Lead in Invitation Cards and Letters Invitation cards are often used for inviting people. Now let’s read the following sample cards and practice two short dialogues.

6. Lead in Invitation Cards and Letters

7. Lead in Questions for understanding the second invitation card： 1. Who is the inviter? 2. Who is the person invited? 3. What activity is going to take place?

8. Follow the Samples Warm-up Questions Sample 1 Sample 2

9. Follow the Samples Warm-up Questions 1.Do you know how to make an invitation? A: Would you like to join us? B: Great. That would be superb. Congratulations! A: Come and join us for a nice chat. B: OK, that would be marvelous. Thanks.

10. Follow the Samples Warm-up Questions 2.Do you know how to decline an invitation? A: We were thinking of asking you and Mr. Johnson to go to the Great Wall. B: I’d love to and I’m sure Mr. Johnson would, too. But I wonder if we could make it some other time if it is convenient for you. A: May I invite you to attend our debate ? B: Thank you, but I’m afraid I’ve arranged to go to a concert then.

11. ACT OUT Task One Task Two Task Three Task Four Task Five

12. Section II Being All Ears Listen & Decode Listen & Respond Listen & Read Listen & Match Listen & Conclude

13. Script Dialogue Mike: What are you going to do tomorrow? Got any plans? Claire: I don’t know. Do you have any suggestions? Mike: How about going to the ball game? Claire: Hmm. I don’t really feel like going to the game. Any other ideas? Mike: Would you like to go skiing tomorrow? Claire: That sounds great. I haven’t gone skiing for a long time. But wait a minute! Isn’t it suppose to be very warm tomorrow? Mike: Gee, I haven’t heard of that. Claire: I’m pretty sure it’s supposed to be very warm. I heard it on the radio. Mike: In that case, going skiing wouldn’t be very good idea. Let’s wait and see what the weather will be like tomorrow. Mike: Okay. I’ll call you in the morning.

14. Listen and Read 3. Now listen to something more challenging---a passage with some blanks for you to fill in. The words in the brackets will give you some hints. A glance beforehand at the word list provided below will be of some help to you. New Words and Expressions presence n. 出席，到场 cocktail n.　　　鸡尾酒 privately ad.　　私下；个别地 request v. 　　　请求 RSVP（信函中用语）请回复

15. Script Listen and Read the time and place fine formal written in writing

16. How to Make an Invitation Script An invitation consists of requesting someone’s presence, stating the specific event, and setting the time and place. Spoken invitations are fine for most occasions, but for certain special events, such as weddings, anniversaries and baby showers, formal written invitations are traditionally sent. They should be answered in writing and returned to the RSVP address. It is fairly common to send printed “party” invitations for large semi-formal cocktail parties. They may say “regrets only” and give a telephone number at the bottom, which means you call only if you cannot attend. Invitations are usually made privately, in person or by phone. That is, only the person being invited hears the invitation. People usually do not feel comfortable inviting you to a party if you are with someone who is not going to be invited.

17. Listen and Match 4. Listen to the passage again and match the information in Column A with the choices in Column B.   d

18. Listen and Match 4. Listen to the passage again and match the information in Column A with the choices in Column B.   c

19. Listen and Match 4. Listen to the passage again and match the information in Column A with the choices in Column B.   a

20. Listen and Match 4. Listen to the passage again and match the information in Column A with the choices in Column B.   b

21. Listen and Conclude 5. Write out the general idea of the passage in one paragraph by answering the following questions. 1. What does an invitation consist of? 2. Are spoken invitations fine for most occasions? 3. How should formal written invitations be answered? 4. What kind of invitation should be sent for large semi- formal cocktail parties? 5. How should people make an invitation? 6. How do people usually feel inviting you when you are with someone who is not going to be invited? Key

22. Key Listen and Conclude An invitation consists of requesting someone’s presence, stating the specific event, and setting the time and place. Spoken invitations are fine for most occasions. Formal written invitations should be answered in writing. It is fairly common to send printed “party” invitations for large semi-formal cocktail parties. Invitations are usually made privately, in person or by phone. That is, only the person being invited hears the invitation. People usually do not feel comfortable inviting you to a party if you are with someone who is not going to be invited.

23. Assignment for This Session The students form groups of 4 for role plays. In each group, two students role play an invitation, and the other two students make comments and help them improve their performance. Then they give their performance in class.