New Practical English Unit 2 Section A Talking Face to Face

1. New Practical English Unit 2 Section A Talking Face to Face Li Xiaoning

5. Giving and Replying to Gift or Congratulation Cards

6. Group discussion: On what occasions will you send a card? • Gift card • Congratulation card • Thanks card • Apology card • Greeting card • Invitation card • …

7. Class work together: Guess the Card Greeting Card Dear Mr. Li, Greetings from Washington State! I have very good news to tell you. With your kind help, I have been accepted to the University of Hawaii. I am working hard and studying Chinese now. I am certain I will visit China and work there again. Best wishes Your friend Stella

8. Thanks Card Dear Mrs. Green, My daughter has written to me that you have been very kind to her during her stay in New York. My husband and I deeply appreciate your courtesy, and we do hope you’ll come to stay together with us for a few days when you are in Beijing. Thank you for many kindness to Lin Fang. Sincerely yours, Mary Kent

9. Gift Card Dear Joyce, The flowers are from our own garden . We sent them to you with love. Hope you enjoy their beauty and sweet smile. Best Regards Yours, Mary Kent

10. Congratulation Card Dear Daisy, I’d like to congratulate you on your engagement to Mike, and we are delighted. We send you every good wish for all possible happiness. Yours, Bill Miller

11. Apology Card Dear John, I am so sorry for my behavior yesterday. If you are unable to forgive me, I will understand completely. But I do want you know how much I regret the incident. Please accept my humble apology. Yours, Li Ming

12. Dialogue samples of giving and replying to a card Sample 1: A: Let me help you with the packing B: Oh, thank you. You’re been most helpful whenever I’m in trouble. A: It’s my pleasure to be of any help. B: Thanks. I do appreciate your kindness.

13. Sample 2: A: Congratulations, Mr. Alright! I’ve got the good news that you were named Outstanding Manager. B: Thank you, Mr. Black. A: I really feel happy for you. I know you deserve the honor. B: It’s very kind of you to say so

14. A: I have visited one of your branches and I was very much impressed. B: I owe much to your kind help and support, Mr. Black. A: I'm sure you and your company will be more successful in the coming year. B: Thanks for your kind words. I’m looking forward to our continued cooperation in the future.

15. Sample 3: A: I’m terribly sorry, Mr. Johnson. I forgot to bring the sample of the product. B: Never mind. We could talk about it tomorrow. A: I do apologize for this. B: It doesn’t matter. Just see that such things won’t happen again. 

16. Data Bank Giving Thanks I appreciate it. I’m very grateful to you. I’m thankful to you for all beautiful gifts. I wish to express my most sincere thanks to you. … Replying to thanks Not at all. I’m happy I could do that. I’m glad to be of any help. It was nothing at all. Don’t mention it. …

17. Giving Congratulations • I’d like to congratulate you on your success/promotion… • Good for you! • Well done! • I feel happy for you. • What a wonderful performance! Congratulations! • Please accept my hearty congratulations. • …

18. Making apologies I really apologize for that. You must forgive me. It’s all my fault. I do apologize for what I’ve done. I’m awfully sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you. … Replying to apologies You really don’t have anything to apologize for. I quite understand. Don’t let it worry you. Let’s forget about it. Oh ,never mind. …

19. Act out Task1---Offer your friend a help and reply to his thanks. Task2---Give heat-felt thanks to a friend who gave you a beautiful gift. Task3---Congratulate to your friend who has got a Master’s degree.

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