Part Ⅰ Situational Dialogues
Practice 1
Task 2: Simulated situational conversation.
L: Would you like to have a look at our exhibits?
B: Yes, I'd love to.
L: Look at this graceful cloth. As you can see, this rose and heart design would lend a gay, festive air to any party.
B: Yes, it looks like it would.
L: And yet, this cloth gives the most practical service.
B: Does it?
L: Sure. You know, this cloth is an easy-to-care-for blend of cotton and tetoron. It offers not only extra strength but drip-dry laundering ease.
B: How is that?
L: You can simply dip it in soapsuds, rinse and allow it to drip dry. Of course, it dries quickly and smoothly without wrinkles. So you never need to iron it.
B: Ah, I see.
L: Besides, this charming cloth is economically priced, and so practical for family use.
B: That's rather impressive. May I have a copy of your sales literature?
L: Sure, here you are.
Practice 2
Task 2: Simulated situational conversation.
(On the phone.)
Liu: Nice talking to you Mr.Evans. This is Liu Jing, sales representative of TEC Co. Ltd. To meet our appointment, I've brought samples of our newly developed product Fastock to show you.
Evans: Yes, come to Room 316; you're expected there.
(Minutes later in room 316.)
Evans: Ms. Liu, please start if you do not mind.
Liu: Thank you, Mr.Evans. Our company has developed a new building material which we call Fastock. We regard it as a revolutionary new building material. In reality, it's a mixture of high-molecule compound and crop stocks.
Evans: What kind of end users does Fastock go into?
Liu: Fastock is shaped under high pressure and temperature into boards for walls, doors, and windows, home and office furniture, etc. It is easy to fabricate and cut to suit your specific needs.
Evans: I read about it in a trade journal but I haven't seen any details about it.