Part Ⅰ Situational Dialogues
Practice 1
Task 2: Simulated situational conversation.
( A: Mr.Liu,B: Mr.Smith )
A:Excuse me! Are you Mr.Smith?
B:Yes, I am.
A:Good morning, Mr.Smith. I am Mr.Liu from Capital Engineering Company. Here is my business card.
B:Nice to meet you, Mr.Liu.
A:Nice to meet you, too. Did you have a pleasant flight?
B:Yes, I did. No problem at all.
A:Good. Let me help you to take your luggage for you. It looks heavy.
B:That's all right. I can manage.
A:OK. Come this way, please. The company car is waiting for us outside. It will take us to the hotel.
B:Great. Thank you very much.
(They are now in the car traveling to the hotel.)
A:Well, Mr.Smith, is this your first visit to China?
B:Yes, it is.
A:I hope you'll enjoy your stay here.
B:Thank you, I'm sure I will. I really enjoy visiting other countries.
A:Well, I think you will like Beijing. There is so much to see and do here. If you have some free time, I'd be glad to show you around. You can call me any time you like.
B:That's very kind of you. I'll really enjoy my stay in Beijing, I think.
A:Mr.Smith, I'll tell you about the schedule for today. After we arrive at the hotel, you will have the day to have a good rest. In the evening, the department leader would like to invite you to dinner.
B:That sounds nice. What time will that be?
A:About 5:30 p.m. We'll meet you in the lobby of your hotel.
B:Fine. Thank you very much.
Practice 2
Task 2: Simulated situational conversation.
(A: Mr.Blake,B: Mr.Brown's secretary)
A:Good morning. Is this Mr.Brown's office?
B:Yes,that's right. Can I be of any assistance?
A:I have an appointment with Mr.Brown at 10 o'clock.
B:What name is it, please?
A:Blake, John Blake.