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2. SAMPLES Dialogue 1 Presenting a New Toy Car Dialogue 2 Presenting a DVD Player New Practical English 3

3. Sample 1 Presenting a New Toy Car Click here to listen A: Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. Thank you for coming to our exhibition. I’m Li Xiaoxiao, market promotion manager of the ABC company. Now, let me give you a brief account of our new product, the Model XYZ-II Radio Controlled Toy Car. This is our latest model. It is small and perfect in workmanship... B: Excuse me, may I ask a few questions? A: Yes, certainly. Please go ahead. New Practical English 3

4. Sample 1 Presenting a New Toy Car B: Who is this new product made for? A: Children between 4-8 years old. B: I wonder whether this new toy is safe for children to play with. A: I can assure you this new toy car is very safe because it has a rubber covering to prevent any accident. B: Is it portable? I hope it won’t be too heavy for kids to carry around. New Practical English 3

5. Sample 1 Presenting a New Toy Car A: Yes, it is portable. In fact, the materials we use are so light that kids can carry the cars in their pockets. B: Good. Can you show me a sample? I’d like to have a close examination before placing an order. New Practical English 3

6. Sample 2 Presenting a DVD Player Click here to listen A: Is it easy to operate this new DVD player, Miss Lin? B: Yes. You can operate it easily with a touch of this button here. A: I see. What other qualities does it have? B: It can work with all types of VCD and MP3 discs. In addition, this player is very reliable and durable. Both the material and making are of top quality. New Practical English 3

7. Sample 2 Presenting a DVD Player A: That’s great. By the way, what sort of discount will you offer? B: That depends on the size of your order. A discount of 5% is quite common. However, if your order is very large, we may offer you more. A: I’ll see if our manager will agree on ordering some. B: All right. We’ll be expecting your first order soon. New Practical English 3

8. Here is a group of short dialogues. Follow the examples and make more conversations with your partner. Click here to listen A: Ladies and gentlemen, look at these new bikes. They are the latest models of our company. We have three improved models, all based on Model A —— Model B, Model C and Model D. B: Are they all suitable for riding in mountain areas? A: I’m afraid Model B and C are not. Only Model D is. It is made of high quality alloy. It is selling well on the market. B: The design is beautiful. How fast can it run? A: According to the test-drive, around 42km an hour. B: That’s not bad. Task: Introduce a new model of racing bike to a group of customers. Let’s Talk. New Practical English 3

9. Here is a group of short dialogues. Follow the examples and make more conversations with your partner. Click here to listen A: This motor cycle is a new product of our company. Its outer cover is made of special plastics, which is very light. B: I’m doubtful about the strength of the plastic cover. A: You don’t have to be, because the frame and wheels are made of top quality stainless steel. They are very durable. B: I see. Do you have other models in addition to this one? A: Yes. The other models are displayed in the showroom next door. B: Fine. Shall we go and see them now? Task: Introduce a new mini motorcycle to a customer. New Practical English 3

10. Here is a group of short dialogues. Follow the examples and make more conversations with your partner. Click here to listen A: I’d like to buy a refrigerator, and I prefer a small size. B: In that case, I recommend Haier, the Mini Type. It’s very popular among families of three. A: I’m afraid the quality might not be as good as that of a Japanese refrigerator. B: I can assure you that the quality of Haier refrigerators is first class. Their performance is superb. Haier has already built up its own brands, and they sell well both at home and abroad. A: Thanks for your information. Task: Introduce a refrigerator of your favorite brand to your friend. New Practical English 3

11. Here is a group of short dialogues. Follow the examples and make more conversations with your partner. Click here to listen A: Good morning. I hear that your company handles a great deal of silk products. I’d like to have a look at them. Would you show me some samples? B: Yes, of course. Let’s go to the showroom .... Here we are. We have various silk products on display here. What are you interested in? A: We are particularly interested in your silk shirts. B: They are at the far end of the showroom. Let’s go over there.... Look at the nice colors and pretty designs. All the products are made of pure silk. A: May I have the pattern book with specifications and price lists? B: Yes, of course. Here you are. Task: Introduce some silk products to a customer. New Practical English 3

12. 1. Imagine there is an exhibition. A customer is interested in the series of KC-II air-conditioners. Now he is asking you some questions about them. Fill in the blanks according to the Chinese version provided. Salesman: Good morning, sir. . _____________ . (欢迎参观展览。) Customer: I’m interested in your series of KC-II air-conditioners. . __________________. (它们独特的设计和款式给我留下了深刻的印象。) Can you tell me more about them? You are welcome to our exhibition Their unique designs and styles impressed me greatly be welcome to unique designs and styles New Practical English 3

13. 1. Imagine there is an exhibition. A customer is interested in the series of KC-II air-conditioners. Now he is asking you some questions about them. Fill in the blanks according to the Chinese version provided. Salesman: With pleasure, sir. What do you want to know in particular? Customer: ? (这个新品种有什么特点？) Salesman: They can continue working for over 70 hours without stopping. Customer: ._________________________ . (噪音大吗? 现在人们不喜欢有太大的噪音。) What’s special of this new model Do they make a lot of noise? People nowadays don’t like anything noisy new model make a lot of noise New Practical English 3

14. 1. Imagine there is an exhibition. A customer is interested in the series of KC-II air-conditioners. Now he is asking you some questions about them. Fill in the blanks according to the Chinese version provided. Salesman: You don’t have to worry about that. These air-conditioners are energy-saving and make almost no noise. Customer: Great. . __________________________________________________________ . (这些正是我想要的产品。如果价钱合适，我明天就将定单寄过来。) They are the products I have been looking forI’ll send over my order form tomorrow if the prices are reasonable I have been looking for reasonable New Practical English 3

15. 2. Imagine you are a clerk at a tradeshow introducing microwave ovens made by your company. A guest is asking you some questions about them. Play your role with your partner according to the clues given in the brackets. You: Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. _______________________(对到会者表示欢迎。). I’m Tim from Cookright Co. Ltd. Now, let me ________________________________________(表示愿意向对方介绍新产品。). Guest: Excuse me, __________________________（表示要问几个问题。）. You: Yes, of course. ________________(表示欢迎提问。). Welcome to our tradeshow give you a brief introduction to our new products May I ask you a few questions? Please go ahead. New Practical English 3

16. 2. Imagine you are a clerk at a tradeshow introducing microwave ovens made by your company. A guest is asking you some questions about them. Play your role with your partner according to the clues given in the brackets. Guest: ____________________________________(询问其产品有何特色。）? You: I’m glad you asked. The mini-type is our latest development. It is very fashionable, durable and most important, _____________________ .（向对方介绍该产品体积很小。）It won’t take up much space in your kitchen. Guest:_____________________(询问该产品的价格。)? You: Only 450 yuan. What special qualities do your products have it’s very small in size How much does it cost special qualities small in size New Practical English 3

17. 3. Imagine you are a clerk at the exhibition of leather bags and wallets. A customer is asking you some questions about women’s handbags. Complete the following conversation with him by filling in the blanks. You: Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. Thank you for coming to our presentation. As you’ve seen our latest products on display here, now, I’d like now to answer your questions. Customer: I’ve got _______________________. You: Yes, please go ahead. Customer: Whom are _____________________? You: They are designed for young women. a few questions to ask the products designed for New Practical English 3

18. 3. Imagine you are a clerk at the exhibition of leather bags and wallets. A customer is asking you some questions about women’s handbags. Complete the following conversation with him by filling in the blanks. Customer: What colors _______________? You: We offer them in various colors: black, red, white, green and yellow. Customer: Do you have ______________? You: Yes. We have four sizes in all: large, medium, small and mini sizes. Customer: How about _______________? You: We offer a discount if the size of order is large enough. can you offer different sizes discounts New Practical English 3

19. Data Bank • I shall begin to present our new product by talking about its unique functions. 首先，我要介绍的是我们的新产品的独特功能。 • To conclude the presentation, I should say that new model is the best of its kind. 在结束介绍之前，我应该说该新款产品是同类产品中的佼佼者。 • Could I have your suggestions /recommendations?你能给我一些建议吗/你能给我推荐推荐吗？ • This laptop is portable and easy to operate. 该款手提电脑很轻巧，易操作。 New Practical English 3

20. Data Bank • The cover of the toy care is made of new, specially-treated plastic. 该玩具车的车壳是用新的、已加工/处理过的塑料制作的。 • The quality of our products has greatly improved, but the prices remain unchanged. • 我们生产的产品的质量已有大大提高，但价格仍保持不变。 • 7. This monitor is the latest development of our company. It works by voice control. 该监控器是本公司的最新产品，是声控的。 • 8. This new model made by our company is boasted about for its outstanding quality and fast speed. 本公司生产的这款新产品以有质优、高速的特性而自豪。 New Practical English 3

21. Data Bank • All you need to do to get it started is lightly touch the red button here. 为使其启动/运行，你要做的是轻轻触摸这个红色的按钮。 • This newly-designed fishing rod is made of special material, which makes it possible for the end of bend freely. 新设计的钓鱼竿是用特殊材料做成的，其顶端可以自由弯曲。 • By the way, do you take credit card? 顺便问问，你们接受信用卡吗？ • You can pay in cash, by credit card or with a check.你可以用现金支付，也可以用信用卡或支票支付。 New Practical English 3

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