Module4 Which English Listening and Everyday EnglishPeriod 6 Listening and Everyday EnglishStep 1: Listening1. Turn to page 48 for the listening exercises 1 and 2. Are you ready?2. Listen to the conversations and complete the table in the book.For referenceConversation 1Conversation 2Conversation 3Conversation 4Airport√Bus station√Taxi rank√Railway station√Australian√British√Jamaican√Singaporean√TapescriptConversation 1Man: Excuse me, what time does the train for Cardiff leave?Station Porter: It’s already left, mate.Man: What?SP: That’s right. You’ve missed it. It left at 10:15.Man: But I’ve been here since ten o’clock!SP: Yes, but you’re waiting in the wrong place, aren’t you? The Cardiff train goes from platform 8.Man: When’s the next one?SP: It’s in two hours.Man: Oh no!Conversation 2Woman: I need to get a bus. I’m in a hurry.Man: Where you want to go, missus?Woman: I gotta to get to the hospital, but I can’t see no bus.Man: The bus is late. It got held up in the traffic. You just sit in the shade here. The bus won’t be long now.Woman: I hope you’re right. I haven’t got time to waste.Conversation 3Man: Excuse me, the flight to Sydney hasn’t come up on the screen yet.Woman: No, sir. The flight has been delayed. We don’t know when it will be leaving.Man: But what’s happened?Woman: Er, there’s been a technical problem.Man: What’s that mean, a technical problem? Have the wings fallen off, or something? Can’t you give me a straight answer, and just say what’s happened?用心 爱心 专心 125 号编辑 1 Woman: I’m sorry sir. I’ve got no idea what’s happened.Conversation 4Man: Are you free?Taxi Driver: Yes sir. Sit in the front seat, please, if you don’t mind.Man: Can’t I sit in the back?Taxi Driver: There’s a problem with the back seat. The last passenger spilt tea all over. It’s still a bit wet.Man: Oh, in that case, perhaps I’ll just wait for another taxi.Taxi Driver: Could be a long wait.Man: It doesn’t matter, I’d rather not sit in the front.Taxi Driver: As you wish.Step 2: Read the statement and give your opinion. Then make notes about your ideas in the form in activity two.Step 3: Activity 3.For reference 1 (d), 2 (f), 3 (e), 4 (a), 5 (c), 6 (b)Step 4: Everyday EnglishFor reference 1.informal 2. I can’t explain. 3. there was a problem 4.OK. 5.clear and easy to understand用心 爱心 专心 125 号编辑 2
