听力Unit4 Going to a Party_ppt.docVIP

Unit 4 Going to a Party Part A Communicative Function Controlling a Conversation In daily communication we often use different techniques to control a conversation. We need to know how to show attention or surprise, how to agree or disagree, how to break in, how to change the subject, and how to bring other people into a conversation. In this part youll learn some of the ways we use to control a conversation. Listen to the conversations and supply the missing words in the blanks. 1. M: Great party, isn’t it? W: Yeah, super. Everyone seems to be having a good time. M: They do, don’t they? By the way, do you know that girl talking to Jack? W: Who? Oh, that’s Mary. She lives in our dormitory. M: She’s pretty. Don’t you think so? W: Yes, and clever too. One of the best students in her class, I believe. M: Do you know her well? W: Quite well, shall I introduce you to her? M: That’d be nice 2. M: When are you leaving for Australia, Diana? W: In just two weeks. And Im so excited. But there are still one or two things I need to do before I go. M: Like what? W: Like going to the travel agent and figuring out what to do with my apartment while Im gone. M: Your apartment? Perhaps you could sublet it. W: Yeah, but who to? M: Hmm, let me think. Oh, I know just the person. An old friend of mine, Peter Jones, is coming here to do some research this summer, from June through August. W: Thats exactly when Ill be away. Sounds ideal. When could you talk to him about it? M: Well, Ill be calling him later this week, anyway. Ill mention it to him then. W: Thanks a lot. Come to think of it, Michael, shall we have a get together with Tom and Catherine this weekend? M: Good idea! Lets do that. Useful Expressions for Controlling and Changing a Conversation Controlling a Conversation I see. Yeah. Yes. Hmm. Well… Sure. Really. No kidding! Imagine that! Like what? Don’t you think so? Well, let me see… Let me think for a minut