Unit 2 Fun with Language
Part A                           
Communicative Function
Opening and Closing a Conversation
    In everyday life, we often have to open and close a conversation. This exercise focuses on how people perform these communicative functions.
Listen to the recording and decide if the first sentence of each short dialogue you hear begins the opening or the closing of a conversation. Choose “a. Opening” or “b. Closing”.
Example:        --Would you mind closing the window? It's cold in here.
            --Of course not.                           
                a. Opening         b. Closing
1.  a. Opening          b. Closing
2.  a. Opening         b. Closing
3.  a. Opening          b. Closing
4.  a. Opening         b. Closing
5.  a. Opening         b. Closing
6.  a. Opening         b. Closing
Script:   
1. --It’s been a really wonderful evening. Thank you very much for inviting us.
--I’m glad you enjoyed it.
--Maybe we could get together sometime at my home.
--Sounds nice.
                                       
2. --Great party, isn’t it?
--Yeah, really.
--You look familiar to me. Have we met before?
    --I'm afraid not.
                                       
3.    --I'm afraid I have to go now. 
    --So soon? Well, I enjoyed our talk together.
    --Me too.
                                       
4.    --Excuse me, could you tell me the time?
    --It's half past 5 by my watch.
    --Thank you very much.
    --You're welcome.                           
                                       
5.    --Is this seat taken?
    --Oh, let me move my stuff.
    --Aren't you Jack Brown? I'm Bill, Bill Stone.
    --Oh, hello, Bill. Fancy meeting you here!
                                       
6.    --Hi, Jack. So good to see you. 
--Oh, hi, Andy. It's been quite a while since we saw each other last. How're things with you?
    --Just fine. What've you been doing these years?
    --Well, I've been studying for my Ph.D degree here at the university.
    --That's wonderful.
                                       
Useful Expressions for Opening and Closing a Conversation
Opening a Conversation
● Beautiful day, isn’t it?
● Terrible weather, don’t you think so?
● Excuse me, is anybody sitting here / is this seat taken?
● I wonder if you can do me a favor.
● You look familiar to me, aren't you …?
● Excuse me, haven't we met somewhere before?
● Excuse me, have you got any stamps?
● Excuse me, could you tell me the time?
● Excuse me, is this the way to the library?
● Sorry, I couldn't help overhearing—did you mention ?
● Er, do you have a minute? I'm not quite sure what this word means.   
Closing a Conversation   
● It was nice talking to you / to see you again.
● It was great seeing you.
● See you again sometime / See you tomorrow.
● Have a good day / a nice weekend / trip.
● Thanks very much for inviting us to your wonderful party.
● I hope to see you again soon. Let’s have lunch together sometime.
● I'm afraid I have to get back to my office.  I'm expecting a phone call.
● It’s been great seeing you again. Gee, look at the time. I’ve got to run. Talk to you later.
● Well, thanks for talking to us today.   
● I’ve got to be going. I’ll be in touch.
● Well, the time has come for us to say goodbye.
● Keep in touch. Remember to give me a ring / send me an e-mail sometime.
Notes
"Have a good day" is an informal expression used when people part from each other. Similar expressions are "Have a good weekend / trip / evening."
Listening Strategy
            Distinguishing between Similar Sounds
It is important to distinguish between similar sounds while listening. Names like Jean and Jane, figures like 18 and 80 can sound quite alike. Titles like Mrs and Miss can also be confusing.
Listen to the recording and underline the letter beside the word you hear in the sentence.
1.  a. Miss                b. Mrs
2.  a. 1913                b. 1930
3.  a. can                b. can't
4.    a. 20th                b. 28th
5.    a. Mary                b. married
6.    a. Black                b. Blake
7.    a. is                  b. isn't
8.    a. said                b. sad
9.      a. bill                b. beer
10.  a. Ann                b. Anna
Script:
1. May I introduce Miss Jones to you?
2. John Davis was born in California in 1930.
3. I can’t agree with you more.
4. My birthday is on June 20th.
5. Paul, is your sister married?wehaveafewfunthingsinspring怎么读
6. Look, here comes Mr. Black, our sales manager.
7. Bob isn't in the library right now.
8. Mr. Taylor is said to be leaving for South Africa soon.
9. Pass me the beer, please.
10. I was wondering if you could help Anna with her music lessons. 
Part  B
Pre-listening Task 
Questions for Discussion   

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