UNIT ONE GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS

IN FOCUS:greetings,introduction,expressing agreement

Situational dialogues

Notes

Additional words and sentences

Differences between British English and American English

Beware—common problems

Role-play

Culture check

Group discussion

Review and self-evaluation

UNIT TWO ACCOMMODATION

IN FOCUS:location/position,complaining,expressing disappointment,asking for and giving informationSituational dialogues

Notes

Additional sentences

Differences between British English and American English

Beware—common problems

Role-play

Culture check

Group discussion

Review and self-evaluation

UNIT THREE IN THE DINING HALL/CAFETERIA

IN FOCUS:asking for help,asking for and giving information

Situational dialogues

Notes

Additional words

Differences between British English and American English

Beware—common problems

Role-play

Culture check

Group discussion

Review and self-evaluation

REVIEW（1）

UNIT FOUR DIRECTIONS AND LOCATION

IN FOCUS:asking for directions,giving directions,showing appreciation,asking for repetitionSituational dialogues

Notes

Additional words and phrases

Differences between British English and American English

Beware—common problems

Role-play

Culture check

Group discussion

Review and self-evaluation

UNIT FIVE ASKING FOR ADVICE

IN FOCUS:asking for advice,giving advice

Situational dialogues

Notes

Additional words and sentences

Differences between British English and American English

Beware—common problems

Role-play

Culture check

Group discussion

Review and self-evaluation

UNIT SIX MAKING A TELEPHONE CALL

IN FOCUS:expressing want/desire,asking for information,offering helpSituational dialogues

Notes

Additional words,phrases and sentences

Differences between British English and American English

Beware—common problems

Role-play

Culture check

Group discussion

Review and self-evaluation

REVIEW（2）

UNIT SEVEN SEEING A DOCTOR

IN FOCUS:instructing,asking for information,giving suggestionsSituational dialogues

Notes

Additional words,phrases and sentences

Differences between British English and American English

Beware—common problems

Role-play

Culture check

Group discussion

Review and self-evaluation

UNIT EIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

IN FOCUS:expressing preference,want/desire,discussing your spare timeSituational dialogues

Notes

Additional words,phrases and sentences

Differences between British English and American English

Beware—common problems

Role-play

Culture check

Group discussion

Review and self-evaluation

UNIT NINE IN THE LIBRARY

IN FOCUS:asking for help,giving instruction,expressing opinionsSituational dialogues

Notes

Additional words and phrases

Differences between British English and American English

Beware—common problems

Role-play

Culture check

Group discussion

Review and self-evaluation

UNIT TEN HOLIDAYS AND VACATIONS

IN FOCUS:expressing desire/want,intention,hesitating

Situational dialogues

Notes

Additional sentences

Differences between British English and American English

Beware—common problems

Role-play

Culture check

Group discussion

Review and self-evaluation

REVIEW(3)

APPENDIX Ⅰ KEY TO THE EXERCISES IN THE REVIEWS

APPENDIX Ⅱ COUNTRIES AND NATIONALITIES