Unit 6 The Business Pleasure Trip

Aims

1. Recommend local leisure activities;

2. ask to be shown around the local sights;

3. Offer to go shopping with people.

Ⅰ.Lead-in

Ask the class to work in pairs, discussing each other the following questions.

1. If you show a friend around your hometown, what do you like him/her to see?

2. When you visit a city or any other place for the first time, what do you like

to see most?

3. What do you and your friends usually do in your leisure time?

Ⅱ.Listening In

Task 1: Any ideas what I could do?

Listen to the speaker,and then choose the best answer to each question you hear.

  1. Why is the man going to New York next month?

D. To attend a conference.

  1. How long is he planning to stay in New York after the conference?

A. A couple of days.

  1. Why is it quite difficult to get a ticket for a show on Broadway?

A. Because most shows are booked up in advance.

  1. What place does the woman recommend for going shopping in New York?

C. The boutiques.

Task2: Would you mind showing me around some of the local sights?

Listen to the following conversation, and then choose the best answer to each question.

  1. What does the man especially want to see in Singapore?

D. The old parts of the city.

  1. Where is the Raffls Hotel?

A. Close by the harbor.

  1. What can the two speakers buy on Queen Elizabeth Walk?

B. Food.

  1. What is the view from KallangPark?

B. The city.

  1. What does the man want to do before they leave?

C. Make a phone call.

Listen to the conversation again and supply the missing words or phrases.

M: Susan, seeing that I’ve got a free day in Singapore, would you mind showing

me around (1) some of the local sights?

F: I’d be glad to. Is there anything in particular that interests you (2)?

M: Would you mind (3) showing me some of the old parts of the city? I’ve heard things about them that meke me want to see them for myself (4).

F: Yes, there are some interesting places. Near the harbor (5) there’s the

Raffles Hotel. It became famous in our colonial days. And we can walk along Queen Elizabeth Walk, which runs beside the harbor. There are some food stalls there where you can try some typical Chinese food (6).

M: That sounds good. Would you mind taking me to see (7) some traditional Chinese

houses, as well?

F: Actually, we can see some along the waterfront near there. Oh, and another

Place that’s worth going to (8) is KallangPark. From there you can get a

Terrific view across the bay towards the city.

M: I’m looking forward to that. I’ve got to make a phone call before we leave

(9). Could you wait (10) for a few minutes?

F: Certainly. I’ll get a drink in the hotel bar.

Task3: Would you like to go shopping with me?

Listen to four short conversations about going shopping. Write down four expressions used to offer to go shopping with your guest/client and their responses.

Offering to Go Shopping with Guests / Responses
1 / Would you like to go shopping with me? / OK, why not?
2 / Would you like me to go with you? / Oh, that would be nice.
3 / Would you like me to take you there? / Thanks a lot.
4 / Do you want me to show you the music store? / That’s very kind of you.

Listen to Conversation 1 and 2 again and supply the missing words or phrases.

Conversation 1

F: Would you like to go shopping (1) with me?

M: OK, why not (2)?

F: Hey, look over here. They have a great selection of shirts!

M: Oh, yeah! And they have my size (3).

F: Shall I ask the price first?

M: Yeah. Can I try them on (4)?

F: Here you are.

M: Thank you. …They fit me well. I’ll take them.

Conversation 2

F: Morning, Steve, you said you want to buy some Chinese paintings (1).Would you

like me to go with you?

M: Oh, that would be nice (2).

F: Steve, we’re in luck! There’s an old Chinese painting in there. Would you like to take a look (3)?

M: Is it by a well-known painter?

F: Yes.

III.Speaking Out

Role play

Work in pairs or in groups. Make a list of things that you can tell a visitor about your hometown or a place you know well. You needn’t include all of the things listed below. After you have finished, swap roles and repeat the role play.

entertainment restaurant sightseeing transport weather

Ⅳ.Homework

Listening

Listen to the exercises of the After-class Activities.