Improve Your English Communication Skills
unit one greetings
hi John
hi miss Wong good morning good morning
how are you I’m fine thank you and you
I’m fine - thanks how are you doing
thing is okay it’s nice to see you again
it’s nice to see you too
good evening miss Wong good evening I’m
glad to see you again me too
how is everything everything is fine
how are you getting on very well how are
your father and mother they are very
well thank you
I must run goodnight goodnight
Unit two introduction
John have you met mr. Chen no this is
mr. Chen Chen Ming how do you do mr.
Chen how do you do my name is John John
Smith
it’s nice to meet you where are you from
I’m from America I’m glad to meet you
too
John this is Leanne my good friend have
you met before
no how do you do miss Lee
how do you do this is my wife Mary
very glad to meet you are you from
Canada
no we come from America
John the man over there is our manager
let’s go and meet him mr. John this is
mr. John Smith from America
it’s a great honor to meet you
to
unit three job what’s your job miss Wong
I am a secretary I work for a car
company
that’s a very nice job
yes it is I like my job what do you do I
have a good job in a big company I work
as a sales manager sales manager that’s
a very interesting job yes I like it
tell me miss Li what’s your job I have a
job in a bank Bank of China oh that’s a
very good job yes I like it
they say you work for a big company
yes very big I work for IBM I’m a sales
manager
oh that’s very interesting
very challenging to
unit for family
tell me a little about your family mr.
Chen
we have three people in our family my
wife my daughter and me
I’m sure it is a happy family
yes it is how many people are there in
your family we are a family of four we
have two children a son and a daughter
how old are your children
our son Edward is 10 and Linda our
daughter is only 3 they are very nice
children
these are my family photos may I have a
look
sure this is Edward and this is Linda
you have lovely children this is my wife
Mary with two children and this one all
of us are in front of our house
it is a very nice house you have a happy
family
unit five invitation
are you free this Sunday
yes what I’d like to invite you to have
dinner with us
though it’s very kind of you I’d love to
come would you be able to come at 6:00
Sunday evening yes thank you very much
for inviting me
we are having a party this Saturday we’d
like to invite you to come
it’s very kind of you Saturday evening
no Saturday afternoon will you be able
to come
I’m sorry I won’t be free in the
afternoon what a pity
anyway thank you very much for inviting
me
unit six welcome
welcome mr. Smith good evening I’m
afraid I’m a bit late
at all come in and take a seat make
yourself at home thank you you have a
nice home small but comfortable
thank you for saying so tea or coffee
tea please welcome to our company
good morning miss Wong it’s nice to see
you again
here is our manager mr. Zhang we have
met good morning mr. Jang
good morning mr. Smith we are happy to
have you here
thank you very much for inviting me to
your company
unit seven thanks
did you enjoy your visit
oh yes thank you for the pleasant
afternoon
I’m glad you enjoyed it
I’m really grateful to you it’s our
pleasure to have you
you are very helpful miss Wong thank you
again for your kindness
you are welcome
many thanks miss Wong
I’m sorry we couldn’t find kites for
your children
I can buy something else thank you just
the same don’t mention it
I’m really grateful to you for all the
trouble
there is no trouble at all
unit 8 Harding
I’m afraid I must leave early now
must you it’s still early
we must leave for Nanjing early tomorrow
morning
in that case I won’t keep you
thank you again for inviting me
take care and good night
goodnight
it’s very nice of you to come to see me
off
it’s my pleasure I enjoyed my stay in
Shanghai very much I really don’t know
how to thank you enough
don’t mention it it’s very nice knowing
you we’ll see each other again very soon
I’m sure
have a nice trip goodbye goodbye
unit nine shopping
how do you like this one
can I have a look at that one
sure it’s very nice
take it
is there anything else no thank you
what can I do for you sir I need a
woolen sweater like that one over there
what size please my size
is this alright
have you anything a size bigger how
about this one
that’s very nice I’ll take it
unit ten asking price
how much please that’s 32 dollars in all
anything else how much is that handbag
the price is on the label let me see
it’s $45
that’s more than I wanted to pay here’s
$40
thank you here’s your change $8.00
how much are the apples
that’s 50 cents each
that’s a very dear but they are very
good apples fresh and sweet I’ll take
ten and five oranges
how much please that’s seven dollars in
all
unit 11 asking the way excuse me is
there a post office nearby go straight
to the traffic lights then turn left is
it far from here no it will take you
five minutes to walk
go straight on and turn right yes it’s a
green building thank you very much
excuse me how can I get to the station
go along this road then turn left at the
traffic lights is it far to walk
it’s about 10 minutes walk thank you
very much you are welcome excuse me is
this the right way to the station yes go
straight on many thanks
unit 12 taking a taxi or bus
does this bus go downtown
yes but you must change the bus number
66
can you tell me where to get off I’m new
here
sure it’s only a few stops from here how
much is the fare fifty fen please sir
you get off at the next stop thank you
very much taxi good morning where are
you going take me to the airport please
get in please
how much please it’s 28 yuan and 50 fen
here’s 30 yuan and keep the change
unit 13 eating
let’s go and have something to eat
good I’m really hungry
have you tried Chinese food
no but I’d like to try
it’s on me this time okay thank you very
much
can we see the menu please
sure here you are
thanks John you do the ordering to your
health
Cheers
I hope you like the food here oh it’s
delicious
try some of this fish please thank you
it’s very good fish
have another piece of packing duck I’m
afraid I can’t have any more waiter may
I have the bill please
no no it’s on me this time
unit 14 telephone
can I speak to mr. Smith please hold on
please John you’re wanted on the phone
hello hello John Smith
yes speaking
this is when linear mr. Zhang
our manager wants to know if he can see
you at 2:00 this afternoon yes 2 o’clock
is fine thank you for calling
bye-bye-bye hello
extension 122 please just a minute
please
the line is busy now
okay I’ll call again later
can I have extension one two three
you’re through hello is Miss Wang in
miss Wong I’m afraid you’ve got a wrong
number
unit 15 weather
miss Wang what’s the weather like
it’s still cloudy and a bit cold but it
seems to be clearing up that’s good
what’s the temperature today
I think it’s warmer than yesterday
does the weather forecast say
I don’t know but it seems it’s going to
be fine tomorrow
I hope it will what a lovely day it’s a
bit cold but bright and sunny
yes a lovely day isn’t it I hope it
stays fine
does it often snow in winter here
no it doesn’t snow much in this part of
China I’ll come back in July
how is summer here I’m afraid it will be
very hot but it will be lovely and cool
in September
sixteen illness
you look unwell what’s wrong with you
I have a bad headache and feel dizzy do
you cough
Eike awful lot at night
how about your appetite
I don’t have any appetite
I’m afraid you’ve got a bad cold you
must see a doctor what’s your trouble
I’m afraid I’ve got a bad cold when did
you begin feeling ill yesterday morning
I’m afraid you’ve got a fever too
what must I do doctor take these tablets
three times a day have a good rest and
drink plenty of water
I’m sure you will be alright soon
unit 17 interest
what are you interested in miss Wang I
enjoy reading novels
reading novels that’s great are you
interested in love stories
no I’m fond of classical novels
oh that’s interesting
what do you like to do in your free time
I enjoy reading too
what’s your favorite pastime
I’m keen on sports
what sport do you like most
I’m fond of swimming
swimming that’s great I like swimming
too but I’m not a very good swimmer well
that’s not very important the important
thing is to keep fit
unit 18 language
I beg your pardon
it’s a line from Longfellow I’m sorry
I didn’t hear you clearly can you say
that learn to labor and learn to wait
what does labor mean
it means to work hard how do you spell
the word
l a bee Oh our labor
I’m afraid I can’t speak English well
your English is okay
what does WC there mean it means water
closet it is important to know that
oh you’re right what do you say if you
want to find that place you say excuse
me where is the man’s room or lady’s
room
you can also say where can I wash my
hands
unit 19 appointment
miss Wang I’d like to make an
appointment with your manager
when do you want to see him can I see
him this afternoon
I’m afraid he won’t be free in the
afternoon will tomorrow morning be
alright tomorrow morning will be fine
with me
when will it be convenient for you nine
o’clock anytime in the morning nine
o’clock is okay
when can I see you
how about this evening after supper
in seven o’clock all rights with you
good 7:00 o’clock sharp
meet at Hilton Hotel right let’s see
each other in the lobby
okay that’s settled unit 20 agreement
what do you think of the performance
it’s very good don’t you think so yes I
quite agree with you the acting is
excellent I think so too
and the songs are beautiful I’m afraid I
wouldn’t say that miss Wang they seem a
bit too loud to me
in fact many foreigners think baking
opera is too loud
what do you think of the price I’m
afraid I can’t accept that
it’s still too high
not really you know the high quality of
our goods
I agree but we buy a large amount it’s
good business
I see your point but the price is really
very low already
unit 21 acceptance and declining
can I give you a hand
yes that would be a great help the bag
is too heavy for me
would you like me to take it to your
office if it’s not too much trouble no
trouble at all let me carry that handbag
too thank you for offering but I can
manage here is a little something for
you it’s a picture book of our hometown
it’s a little token of my gratitude to
you for your help these days
it’s beautiful thank you so much I hope
you like it
my wife is thinking of selecting a scarf
for you
it’s very kind of her but really please
don’t bother
compliments
you look wonderful today miss Wong well
thank you for saying so
I really like your coat the color and
design are so nice
and glad you like it it’s perfect on you
really it’s one of the prettiest coats
I’ve ever seen
oh you flatter me I really like your
cooking the food is so delicious
oh you’re just saying so
no I mean it I must say the food is
super it’s very kind of you to say that
miss Wang I think you’re one of the best
cooks I’ve ever met
oh you flatter me
unit 23 apology I need to apologize to
you
may I ask why
I opened this letter I thought it was
mine
don’t worry these things happen I’m
really sorry about that let’s forget it
I hope you’re not upset with me of
course not
miss Wong you’re half an hour late
I don’t think so it’s 7:30 you said 7
o’clock but don’t worry about it
really oh I’m so sorry it doesn’t matter
I enjoyed sitting here in the lobby
I must apologize please excuse me for
coming late
nevermind
unit 24 suggestions
I’m planning to visit some places before
I leave China I’d like to hear your
suggestions if I were you I would go to
Xian that’s the best place to go
see on that sounds like a good idea I
also suggest you visit Beijing Qingdao
and Whelan
but I only have a few days what would
you do in my situation
in that case go to Shion in Beijing
thank you for the suggestion I’m
thinking of buying some souvenirs for my
relatives what do you suggest that’s a
difficult question
if you were in my shoes what would you
do
what about some Chinese soap the ladies
that’s not a bad idea
why not some paper cuts great idea
unit 25 comparison and choice
there are many kinds of silk to choose
from
what do you prefer it’s a difficult
question how about this compared with
other designs this seems much better the
price
much more expensive than others too
have a look at this it’s as beautiful as
that one
I like this design better than that one
what do you think
the choice is yours we have a free
afternoon what do you prefer to do are
you interested in going out
you mean shopping
that’s not my cup of tea I would rather
stay at home
but but the choice is yours dear go or
stay
okay let’s go
unit 26 request
could you do me a favor
well of course could I ask you to get a
typewriter for me I’d be glad to
I’ll be grateful if you could get it
today
I’ll try my best thank you very much for
the trouble that’s no trouble at all
miss Wong I hope you could do me a favor
sure what is it I’m going to see a
Chinese businessman I’ll be grateful if
you could be our interpreter
okay when I was wondering if you could
help tomorrow afternoon
I’m afraid I can’t get away in the
afternoon I wish I could
unit 27 hotel
hello peace hotel yes good morning what
can I do for you I’d like to make a
reservation single or double room
a double room please how much is a room
for one night
seventy dollars how long will you be
staying we’ll be staying for about two
days I want to book a room for Friday
and Saturday
very good sir a double room for Friday
and Saturday
I booked a room here my name is John
Smith yes we have room 203 reserved for
you
a double room yes fill out this form
please by the way is there a dining room
in the hotel yes here’s your key if you
want anything just call the desk thank
you have a nice stay here
unit 28 post-office
what’s the postage for a letter to Hong
Kong
do you want to send it by airmail yes of
course that’s 80 fen 280 fen stamps
please oh wait
I’d like to register the letters that
would be to you 1 and 25 each how long
does it take from here to Hong Kong
it usually takes three days by airmail
I’d like to send this little box to New
York how would you like to send it by
Parcel Post I know I mean by surface
mail or airmail by surface mail please
do you want to insured yes I think so
unit 29 Bank
good morning may I help you good morning
I’d like to open an account here we have
savings accounts and checking accounts
in the bank
what’s the difference
a checking account is more convenient
but you get more interest from your
savings account what’s the interest rate
for a savings account it varies from
time to time it’s 5% at present
okay savings account fill out this form
and sign your name here I’d like to
withdraw $50 from my account
how would you like your money please
give me four tens and two fives
here you are sir thank you please give
me 100 pounds worth of US dollars
what’s the exchange rate today let me
see
it’s one hundred fifty six dollars for
one hundred pounds
unit 30
excuse me when can we board the plane
what’s the flight number see a flight
three three four to New York they say
the plane is delayed by bad weather
your flight will take off in 20 minutes
it will be boarding through gate 8 thank
you very much
attention please c8 flight number 334 -
New York is now boarding through gate
number 8 flight no 334 can I check in
yes may I have your ticket and passport
please
sure here you are
what do you check in just the suitcase
yes and I have one hand luggage too
smoking or non-smoking non-smoking
please here are your ticket and your
boarding card Thanks
unit 30
excuse me when can we board the plane
what’s the flight number CA flight 3 3 4
2 New York they say the plane is delayed
by bad weather your flight will take off
in 20 minutes
it will be boarding through gate 8 thank
you very much
attention please c8 flight number 334 -
New York is now boarding through gate
number 8 flight no 334 can I check in
yes may I have your ticket and passport
please
sure here you are
what do you check in just the suitcase
yes and I have one hand luggage too
smoking or non-smoking non-smoking
please here are your ticket in your
boarding card Thanks
unit 29 Bank
good morning may I help you good morning
I’d like to open an account here we have
savings accounts and checking accounts
in the bank
what’s the difference
a checking account is more convenient
but you get more interest from your
savings account what’s the interest rate
for a savings account it varies from
time to time it’s 5% at present
okay savings account fill out this form
and sign your name here I’d like to
withdraw $50 from my account
how would you like your money please
give me four tens and two fives
here you are sir thank you please give
me 100 pounds worth of US Dollars what’s
the exchange rate today
let me see it’s one hundred fifty six
dollars for one hundred pounds
unit 28 post-office
what’s the postage for a letter to Hong
Kong
to send it by airmail yes of course
that’s 80 fen 280 fen stamps please oh
wait
I’d like to register the letters that
would be to you 1 and 25 each how long
does it take from here to Hong Kong
it usually takes three days by airmail
I’d like to send this little box to New
York how would you like to send it by
Parcel Post I know I mean by surface
mail or airmail by surface mail please
do you want to insured yes I think so
unit 27 hotel
hello peace hotel yes good morning what
can I do for you I’d like to make a
reservation single or double room
a double room please how much is a room
for one night
seventy dollars how long will you be
staying we’ll be staying for about two
days I want to book a room for Friday
and Saturday
very good sir a double room for Friday
and Saturday I booked a room here my
name is John Smith yes we have room 203
reserved for you
a double room yes fill out this form
please by the way is there a dining room
in the hotel yes here’s your key if you
want anything just call the desk thank
you have a nice stay here
unit 26 request
could you do me a favor
well of course could I ask you to get a
typewriter for me I’d be glad to
I’ll be grateful if you could get it
today
I’ll try my best thank you very much for
the trouble that’s no trouble at all
miss Wong I hope you could do me a favor
sure what is it I’m going to see a
Chinese businessman I’ll be grateful if
you could be our interpreter
okay when I was wondering if you could
help tomorrow afternoon
I’m afraid I can’t get away in the
afternoon I wish I could
you
unit 25 comparison and choice
there are many kinds of silk to choose
from
what do you prefer it’s a difficult
question how about this compared with
other designs this seems much better the
price
much more expensive than others too
have a look at this it’s as beautiful as
that one
I like this design better than that one
what do you think
the choice is yours we have a free
afternoon what do you prefer to do are
you interested in going out
you mean shopping yes that’s not my cup
of tea I would rather stay at home
but but the choice is yours dear go or
stay
okay let’s go
unit 24 suggestions
I’m planning to visit some places before
I leave China I’d like to hear your
suggestions if I were you I would go to
Xian that’s the best place to go
Sam that sounds like a good idea I also
suggest you visit Beijing Qingdao and
Whelan
but I only have a few days what would
you do in my situation
in that case go to Shion and Beijing
thank you for the suggestion I’m
thinking of buying some souvenirs for my
relatives what do you suggest that’s a
difficult question
if you were in my shoes what would you
do
what about some Chinese soap for ladies
that’s not a bad idea
why not some paper cuts great idea
unit 23 apology I need to apologize to
you
may I ask why
I opened this letter I thought it was
mine don’t worry these things happen
I’m really sorry about that let’s forget
it
I hope you’re not upset with me of
course not
miss Wong you’re half an hour late
I don’t think so it’s 7:30 you said 7
o’clock but don’t worry about it
really oh I’m so sorry it doesn’t matter
I enjoyed sitting here in the lobby
I must apologize please excuse me for
coming late
nevermind
compliments
you look wonderful today miss Wong well
thank you for saying so
I really like your coat the color and
design are so nice
and glad you like it
it’s perfect on you really it’s one of
the prettiest coats I’ve ever seen
oh you flatter me I really like your
cooking the food is so delicious
oh you’re just saying so
no I mean it I must say the food is
super it’s very kind of you to say that
miss Wang I think you’re one of the best
cooks I’ve ever met
oh you flatter me
unit 21 acceptance and declining
can I give you a hand
yes that would be a great help the bag
is too heavy for me
would you like me to take it to your
office
if it’s not too much trouble no trouble
at all
let me carry that handbag to thank you
for offering but I can manage here is a
little something for you it’s a picture
book of our hometown it’s a little token
of my gratitude to you for your help
these days
it’s beautiful thank you so much I hope
you like it
my wife is thinking of selecting a scarf
for you
it’s very kind of her but really please
don’t bother
unit 20 agreement
what do you think of the performance
it’s very good don’t you think so yes I
quite agree with you the acting is
excellent I think so too and the songs
are beautiful I’m afraid I wouldn’t say
that miss Wang they seem a bit too loud
to me
in fact many foreigners think baking
opera is too loud
what do you think of the price I’m
afraid I can’t accept that
it’s still too high
not really you know the high quality of
our goods
I agree but we buy a large amount it’s
good business
I see your point but the price is really
very low already
unit 19 appointment
miss Wang I’d like to make an
appointment with your manager
when do you want to see him can I see
him this afternoon
I’m afraid he won’t be free in the
afternoon will tomorrow morning be
alright tomorrow morning will be fine
with me
when will it be convenient for you
nine o’clock anytime in the morning
nine o’clock is okay
when can I see you how about this
evening after supper
is seven o’clock all rights with you
good 7:00 o’clock sharp shall we meet at
Hilton Hotel right let’s see each other
in the lobby
okay that’s settled
unit 18 language
I beg your pardon
it’s a line from Longfellow I’m sorry
I didn’t hear you clearly can you say
that learn to labor and learn to wait
what does labor mean
it means to work hard how do you spell
the word
l a P o our labor
I’m afraid I can’t speak English well
your English is okay
what does WC there mean it means water
closet it is important to know that
oh you’re right what do you say if you
want to find that place you say excuse
me where is the man’s room or lady’s
room
you can also say where can I wash my
hands
unit 17 interest
what are you interested in miss Wong I
enjoy reading novels reading novels
that’s great
are you interested in love stories no
I’m fond of classical novels
oh that’s interesting
what do you like to do in your free time
I enjoy reading too
what’s your favorite pastime I’m keen on
sports
what sport do you like most
I’m fond of swimming
swimming that’s great I like swimming
too but I’m not a very good swimmer well
that’s not very important the important
thing is to keep fit
unit 16 illness
you look unwell what’s wrong with you
I have a bad headache and feel dizzy do
you cough
like awful lot at night
how about your appetite
I don’t have any appetite
I’m afraid you’ve got a bad cold you
must see a doctor
what’s your trouble I’m afraid I’ve got
a bad cold when did you begin feeling
ill yesterday morning I’m afraid you’ve
got a fever too
what must I do doctor take these tablets
three times a day have a good rest and
drink plenty of water
I’m sure you will be alright soon unit
15 weather
miss Wang what’s the weather like
it’s still cloudy and a bit cold but it
seems to be clearing up that’s good
what’s the temperature today
I think it’s warmer than yesterday
what does the weather forecast say
I don’t know but it seems it’s going to
be fine tomorrow
I hope it will what a lovely day it’s a
bit cold but bright and sunny
yes a lovely day isn’t it I hope it
stays fine
does it often snow in winter here
no it doesn’t snow much in this part of
China I’ll come back in July how is
summer here I’m afraid it will be very
hot but it will be lovely and cool in
September
unit 14 telephone
can I speak to mr. Smith please hold on
please John you’re wanted on the phone
hello hello John Smith
yes speaking
this is when linear mr. Zhang our
manager wants to know if he can see you
at 2:00 this afternoon yes 2 o’clock is
fine thank you for calling
bye-bye-bye hello
extension 122 please just a minute
please
the line is busy now
okay I’ll call again later
can I have extension one two three
you’re through hello is miss Wang in
miss Wong I’m afraid you’ve got a wrong
number
unit 13 eating
let’s go and have something to eat
good I’m really hungry
have you tried Chinese food
no but I’d like to try
it’s on me this time okay thank you very
much
can we see the menu please
sure here you are
thanks John you do the order to your
health
Cheers
I hope you like the food here oh it’s
delicious
try some of this fish please thank you
it’s very good fish
have another piece of packing duck I’m
afraid I can’t have any more waiter may
I have the bill please
no no you
it’s on me this time
unit 12 taking a taxi or bus
does this bus go downtown
yes but you must change the bus number
six six
can you tell me where to get off I’m new
here
sure it’s only a few stops from here how
much is the fare fifty fen please sir
you get off at the next stop thank you
very much
taxi good morning where are you going
take me to the airport please get in
please
how much please it’s 28 yuan and 50 fen
here’s 30 yuan and keep the change
unit 11 asking the way excuse me is
there a post office nearby go straight
to the traffic lights then turn left is
it far from here no it will take you
five minutes to walk go straight on and
turn right yes it’s a green building
thank you very much
excuse me how can I get to the station
go along this road then turn left at the
traffic lights
is it far to walk
it’s about 10 minutes walk thank you
very much you are welcome excuse me is
this the right way to the station yes go
straight on many thanks
unit ten asking price
how much please that’s 32 dollars in all
anything else how much is that handbag
the price is on the label let me see
it’s $45
that’s more than I wanted to pay here’s
$40
thank you here’s your change $8.00
how much are the apples
that’s 50 cents each
that’s a very dear but they are very
good apples fresh and sweet I’ll take
ten and five oranges
how much please that’s seven dollars in
all
unit9 shopping
how do you like this one
can I have a look at that one
sure it’s very nice a
take it
is there anything else no thank you
what can I do for you sir
I need a woolen sweater like that one
over there
what size please my size
is this alright
have you anything a size bigger how
about this one that’s very nice
take it
unit 8 Harding
I’m afraid I must leave early now
must you it’s still early
we must leave for Nanjing early tomorrow
morning
in that case I won’t keep you
thank you again for inviting me
take care and good night
goodnight
it’s very nice of you to come to see me
off
it’s my pleasure I enjoyed my stay in
Shanghai very much
I really don’t know how to thank you
enough
don’t mention it it’s very nice knowing
you we’ll see each other again very soon
I’m sure
have a nice trip goodbye goodbye
unit seven thanks
did you enjoy your visit
oh yes thank you for the pleasant
afternoon
I’m glad you enjoyed it
I’m really grateful to you it’s
a pleasure to have you
you are very helpful miss Wong thank you
again for your kindness
you are welcome
many thanks miss Wong
I’m sorry we couldn’t find kites for
your children
I can buy something else thank you just
the same don’t mention it
I’m really grateful to you for all the
trouble
there is no trouble at all
unit six welcome
welcome mr. Smith good evening I’m
afraid I’m a bit late
at all come in and take a seat make
yourself at home thank you you have a
nice home small but comfortable
thank you for saying so tea or coffee
tea please welcome to our company
good morning miss Wong it’s nice to see
you again
here is our manager mr. Zhang we have
met
good morning mr. Jang
good morning mr. Smith we are happy to
have you here
thank you very much for inviting me to
your company
unit five invitation
are you free this Sunday
yes what I’d like to invite you to have
dinner with us
though it’s very kind of you I’d love to
come would you be able to come at 6:00
Sunday evening yes thank you very much
for inviting me
we are having a party this Saturday we’d
like to invite you to come
it’s very kind of you Saturday evening
no Saturday afternoon will you be able
to come
I’m sorry I won’t be free in the
afternoon what a pity
anyway thank you very much for inviting
me
unit for family
tell me a little about your family mr.
Chen
we have three people in our family my
wife my daughter and me
sure it is a happy family
yes it is how many people are there in
your family we are a family of four we
have two children a son and a daughter
how old are your children
our son Edward is 10 and Linda our
daughter is only 3 they are very nice
children
these are my family photos
may I have a look
sure this is Edward and this is Linda
you have lovely children this is my wife
Mary with two children and this one all
of us are in front of our house
it is a very nice house you have a happy
family
unit three job what’s your job miss Wong
I am a secretary I work for a car
company
that’s a very nice job
yes it is I like my job what do you do I
have a good job in a big company I work
as a sales manager sales manager that’s
a very interesting job yes I like it
tell me miss Li what’s your job I have a
job in a bank Bank of China oh that’s a
very good job yes I like it
they say you work for a big company
yes very big I work for IBM I’m a sales
manager
oh that’s very interesting
very challenging to
Unit two introduction
John have you met mr. Chen no this is
mr. Chen Chen Ming how do you do mr.
Chen how do you do my name is John John
Smith
it’s nice to meet you where are you from
I’m from America I’m glad to meet you
too
John this is Leanne my good friend have
you met before
no how do you do miss Lee
how do you do this is my wife Mary
very glad to meet you are you from
Canada no we come from America
John the man over there is our manager
let’s go and meet him mr. Jang this is
mr. John Smith from America
it’s a great honor to meet you me too
unit one greetings
hi John
hi miss Wong good morning good morning
how are you I’m fine thank you and you
I’m fine too
Thanks how are you doing everything is
okay
it’s nice to see you again
it’s nice to see you too good evening
miss Wong good evening I’m glad to see
you again
me too how is everything
everything is fine how are you getting
on very well how are your father and
mother they are very well thank you
I must run goodnight goodnight