UNIT ONE GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS 1
IN FOCUS:greetings,introduction,expressing agreement 1
Situational dialogues 1
Notes 4
Additional words and sentences 5
Differences between British English and American English 7
Beware—common problems 8
Role-play 9
Culture check 9
Group discussion 10
Review and self-evaluation 10
UNIT TWO ACCOMMODATION 12
IN FOCUS:location/position,complaining,expressing disappointment,asking for and giving informationSituational dialogues 12
Notes 16
Additional sentences 18
Differences between British English and American English 19
Beware—common problems 19
Role-play 20
Culture check 20
Group discussion 21
Review and self-evaluation 21
UNIT THREE IN THE DINING HALL/CAFETERIA 23
IN FOCUS:asking for help,asking for and giving information 23
Situational dialogues 23
Notes 25
Additional words 26
Differences between British English and American English 26
Beware—common problems 26
Role-play 27
Culture check 27
Group discussion 28
Review and self-evaluation 28
REVIEW（1） 30
UNIT FOUR DIRECTIONS AND LOCATION 34
IN FOCUS:asking for directions,giving directions,showing appreciation,asking for repetitionSituational dialogues 34
Notes 37
Additional words and phrases 38
Differences between British English and American English 39
Beware—common problems 39
Role-play 40
Culture check 41
Group discussion 41
Review and self-evaluation 42
UNIT FIVE ASKING FOR ADVICE 43
IN FOCUS:asking for advice,giving advice 43
Situational dialogues 43
Notes 46
Additional words and sentences 48
Differences between British English and American English 49
Beware—common problems 49
Role-play 50
Culture check 50
Group discussion 51
Review and self-evaluation 51
UNIT SIX MAKING A TELEPHONE CALL 53
IN FOCUS:expressing want/desire,asking for information,offering helpSituational dialogues 53
Notes 56
Additional words,phrases and sentences 57
Differences between British English and American English 58
Beware—common problems 58
Role-play 59
Culture check 59
Group discussion 60
Review and self-evaluation 60
REVIEW（2） 62
UNIT SEVEN SEEING A DOCTOR 67
IN FOCUS:instructing,asking for information,giving suggestionsSituational dialogues 67
Notes 70
Additional words,phrases and sentences 72
Differences between British English and American English 74
Beware—common problems 75
Role-play 75
Culture check 76
Group discussion 77
Review and self-evaluation 77
UNIT EIGHT ENTERTAINMENT 79
IN FOCUS:expressing preference,want/desire,discussing your spare timeSituational dialogues 79
Notes 82
Additional words,phrases and sentences 83
Differences between British English and American English 84
Beware—common problems 84
Role-play 85
Culture check 86
Group discussion 87
Review and self-evaluation 87
UNIT NINE IN THE LIBRARY 89
IN FOCUS:asking for help,giving instruction,expressing opinionsSituational dialogues 89
Notes 92
Additional words and phrases 94
Differences between British English and American English 94
Beware—common problems 95
Role-play 95
Culture check 96
Group discussion 96
Review and self-evaluation 97
UNIT TEN HOLIDAYS AND VACATIONS 99
IN FOCUS:expressing desire/want,intention,hesitating 99
Situational dialogues 99
Notes 102
Additional sentences 103
Differences between British English and American English 104
Beware—common problems 105
Role-play 106
Culture check 106
Group discussion 107
Review and self-evaluation 108
REVIEW(3) 109
APPENDIX Ⅰ KEY TO THE EXERCISES IN THE REVIEWS 114
APPENDIX Ⅱ COUNTRIES AND NATIONALITIES 117