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Unit 1SectionConversational SkillsDirections: Listen to a lecture on how to be a good conversationalist. Make notes to complete the outline below.Have you wished you were better at making a conversation? A great conversationalist is someone who connects with people and makes them feel important. When they talk to you, they make you feel like youre the only person in the room.Becoming a good conversationalist requires knowing three things: first, how to start a conversation; second, how to keep it going; and third, how to end it.Starting a conversation usually means coming up with an opening line or ice breaker. The best kind of ice breaker is one thats positive. A compliment is always a good ice breaker and will usually be appreciated. Any news event is a good ice breaker. The fact is, any opening line will do, as long as its not negative, and as long as its not a lie. The best way to entice a person to have a conversation with you is by being sincere and respectful, and letting them know that you are interested in talking to them.Once youve got a conversation going, the best way to keep it going is by asking the other person questions that dont require just a yes or no answer. Ask questions similar to those a reporter might ask to draw a person out; who, what, when, where, why and how questions. You keep asking questions based on the last thing a person says. This is called the elaboration technique. Once you hit on something you find interesting, keep asking questions in order to get the person to elaborate about the topic as much as possible. A good conversationalist elaborates on the experiences theyve had. Instead of saying the party was fun, tell why it was fun. Describe why you had a good timewho was there, what happened, where it was, and how people arranged the party. Go into detail. Description is the best form of communication because it keeps peoples interest up and stimulates them.If you started a conversation with another person, and youre having difficulty ending it, there are several signals you can send to the other person that will bring the conversation to its close without hurting anyones feelings.Breaking eye contact is a discreet signal that the conversation is about to end. Another way to signal is to use transition words like well, or at any rate. You may want to recap all that was said. Whatever you do, dont lie to the other person. If youre not interested in talking to them again, dont mention the possibility of a future meeting just to be polite. Thats hypocritical. Instead, you may want to say, Nice meeting you. And then, leave.Finally, be sure to give the other person a good, firm handshake. The final impression you make can be just as important as the initial one you made.Part III Listening Comprehension TestDirections: In this section, you will hear ten short conversations about occupations, locations and relationships between two speakers. After you have heard each conversation, try to choose the best answer.l. W: Did you go to the lecture given byAlan Shepherd from NASA yesterday?M:Yes. And I was very interested in it. 1 hope that someday I can travel to the outer space myself. Q; Who is Alan Shepherd according to the conversation?2. M: I keep hearing the name Lucky Bumper. He sounds like a terrible person. Who is he?W; He isnt a real person. There is a TV show called All in the Family. Lucky Bumper is the father.Q: Who is Lucky Bumper?3. M: Dont worry about the meter maam. Its broken. Ill charge you a flat two dollars for the ride.W: If the traffic is this every day, its worth twice as much.Q: What is the mans profession?4. W: Im glad you could come today. The drain became stopped up yesterday afternoon.M: Dont worry. Ill have it open for you in no time.W: What is die man?5.W: Would you mind sending champagne and strawberries to my room at 1 a.m., please?M; Ill try, Mam, but on Wednesday the kitchen staff leave at midnight.Q: Where does the conversation probably take place?6. M: Before Sam built his house, he was living on a boat; and then in a tent.W: Dont forget that just before he moved in, he stayed at the hotel.Q: Where did Sam live first?7. M; Mrs. Smith, the heating in our apartment is broken again- Its freezing up here.W: Im sorry to hear that, Mr. Reed. Ill get someone to fix it right away.M: We pay our rent on time every month, but there is always something wrong with the apartment.W: Im sorry youve been disturbed. Ill try to change new heaters for you this time.Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?8. M: Well, we need some temporary labor in our packing department. Just for a short time; but the job will be rather monotonous.Unit 2Section Q American Etiquette Directions: Listen to a talk on American etiquette on certain social occasions. At the end of the talk, there will be three questions. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must choose the best answer from the four choices given for each question.In general, its polite to say Congratulations! (with a lot of enthusiasm) when a person has accomplished something- Examples of these kinds of occasions include graduation, Job promotion, the birth of a child, and the purchase of a home. When congratulations are in order, it is sometimes also appropriate to give a gift, especially when invited to a birthday, graduation, wedding, or anniversary party.An invitation may say RSVP on the bottom, an abbreviation that refers to a French expression meaning respond, please. If the invitation says, RSVP regrets only, respond by mail or by phone only if you cannot come.Equal attention must be given to good manners on sad occasions. If a coworker, classmate, or neighbor experiences a death in the family, it is appropriate to express sympathy. In doing so, the words die or death should be avoided. It is best to simply say, 1 was so sorry to hear about your loss. Its also customary to send a sympathy card, but if you dont know the mourners religion, be sure to select a card without religious symbols. Most customs regarding mourning relate to the familys religion and vary from one group to another, so dont send flowers or food unless you know its appropriate.The simple words Im sorry display good manners in a great many difficult social situations. Im sorry has two main uses: (1) to express sympathy to someone who has had a bad experience; (2) to express regret for bothering someone or causing a problem. Other expressions of apology are Excuse me and Pardon me. Use one of these expressions when you are trying to get out of a crowded elevator or stopping a stranger to ask directions.Question 1: According to the talk, on what occasions is it especially appropriate to give a gift? Question 2: When you receive an invitation which says RSVP, what are you expected to do? Question 3: Which of the following behaviors is appropriate for you when you hear your friend experiences a death?Part III Listening Comprehension TestDirections: In this section, you will hear ten short conversations about offer and request between two speakers. After you have heard each conversation, try to choose the best answer.1. M: Would you care for a biscuit?W: Not just at the moment, thank you. Id rather have another piece of cake if I may. Q: What does the woman want now?2. W: How annoying! I cant figure out a solution to this problem. Can you help me?M: Well, Im afraid I cant at the moment. Q: What does the man mean?3. W: What can I do for you, gentleman? Maybe you like this suit, because the color matches your skin and it is the latest fashion. M: Yes, its really a good suit and its of good color. But I Just walk around and watch. Thank you just the same. Q: What did the man accept?4. W: Your garden is too dry, and it needs water. Let me give you a hand to water the flower first.M: The garden is dry and Im drier, would you fetch me some water please?Q: What did the man offer?5. M: The room is too stuffy, let me turn on the ventilator for you and air the room. W: Yes, its too smoky here and I can hardly breathe. Q: If the woman accepts the mans offer, what will the man do?6. M: Whats the matter?W; I have heard some strange engine noise when Im driving 30 miles per hour.M: Why dont you call the Car Talk prog