Unit 4

　　Further contact

　　Social English 2

　　1. Listening A Responding appropriately in social situations is an important part of communication. Below is an example of an appropriate and an inappropriate response.

　　Appropriate response：A: Can I come in? B: Yes, of course.

　　Inappropriate response：A: Can I come in? B: Really? How interesting.

　　On the tape you will hear a number of responses. Decide whether the responses you hear are appropriate Y or not N. The first one has been done for you.

　　1. (Y) 2. ( ) 3. ( ) 4. ( ) 5. ( )

　　6. ( ) 7. ( ) 8. ( ) 9. ( ) 10. ( )

　　11. ( ) 12. ( ) 13. ( ) 14. ( ) 15. ( )

　　B Now listen again. This time all the responses are appropriate.

　　Listening Task

　　1. Thanks for the lovely evening. Glad you enjoyed it.

　　2. How about a drink? Don't mention it.

　　3. Do you mind if I smoke? Yes, I do.

　　4. Could you hand me that pen? Of course. Here you are.

　　5. My father died last night. Oh, I am sorry to hear that.

　　6. Have a good weekend. So do I.

　　7. Thanks for your help. Never mind.

　　8. I'm sorry, I must have got the wrong number. It doesn't matter.

　　9. Best of luck in your new job. Not at all.

　　10. He's 95, you know! Really?

　　11. I think we should leave now. So do I.

　　12. We've had a very good year. I'm glad to hear that.

　　13. Can I ask you a question? Don't mention it.

　　14. Would you like to go to a concert this evening? Yes, I'd love to.

　　15. I didn't get the job. That's true.

　　Answers to the listening task

　　1. Y 2. N 3. N 4. Y 5. Y

　　6. N 7. N 8. Y 9. N 10. Y

　　11. Y 12. Y 13. N 14. Y 15. N

　　Appropriate responses

　　1. Thanks for the lovely evening. Glad you enjoyed it.

　　2. How about a drink? That would be nice.

　　3. Do you mind if I smoke? No, of course not.

　　4. Could you hand me that pen? Of course. Here you are.

　　5. My father died last night. Oh, I am sorry to hear that.

　　6. Have a good weekend. You too.

　　7. Thanks for your help. Your are welcome.

　　8. I'm sorry, I must have got the wrong number. It doesn't matter.

　　9. Best of luck in your new job. Thanks very much.

　　10. He's 95, you know! Really?

　　11. I think we should leave now. So do I.

　　12. We've had a very good year. I'm glad to hear that.

　　13. Can I ask you a question? Yes, of course.

　　14. Would you like to go to a concert this evening? Yes, I'd love to.

　　15. I didn't get the job. Never mind. Better luck next time.