Listening

Task 1 You will hear five sentences. After each sentence, there will be a pause of ten seconds. During the pause, fill in the blanks with the words you hear. The sentences will be spoken only once.

1. I’d like to make a____ for a table near the window.

2. There will be some tables ____at 9:00.

3. Would you____ me as soon as your manager is free?

4. Americans eat almost everything with a ____and knife.

5. Would you like to_____some Chinese food?

Task 2 Try to complete the following conversations, and then listen to the recording to check your answers.

Key Words : propose a toast 提议为……干杯 cheers 干杯

1. Mr. Smith:_____, Tsingtao Beer or Maotai, Mr. Brown?

Mr. Brown: I’d like to try the famous Chinese wine, Maotai, please.

2. Mary: Hi, Frank, thanks for your help on the contract. This evening we will have dinner to celebrate. I’d love you to come.

Frank: I’d love to, but I’m afraid I have to_____at the airport tonight.

3. David: Would you like some more soup?

Rose: No, thanks,_________.

4. Mary: Would you like to come for a coffee, Peter?

Peter: Yes,_________!

5. Peter: I’d like to propose a toast to our cooperation!

David:_________!

Task 3 Read the information below. Then, you are going to hear three conversations. Choose the correct answers according to what you have heard. Finally, practice the conversations with your partner.

A. recommending

B. a single room

C. try

D. receiving

E. three

F. airport

Task 4 Choose the best answers according to what you hear.

1. How long has Henry been in China?

A. Three months ago.

B. Yesterday.

C. Almost two years.

2. What is the main difference between China and Western countries in eating habits?

A. In China, the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares.

B. In the west, the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares.

C. The Chinese are more hospitable than the west.

3. If you are being treated by a Chinese host, what does he usually do?

A. He will do his best to give you a taste of many different types of dishes.

B. He will put food on your plates.

C. Both of the above.

4. Why do Chinese hosts like to put food onto the guests’ plates?

A. Because they think the guests are hungry.

B. Because they think it is a sign of friendship and politeness.

C. Because they want to show they have a lot of food.

Task 5 Read the following sounds and words after the recording and compare them.