Unit 1 Making Small Talks 1
Part A Communicative Skills: Greetings / Openings and Closings 1
Part B Topic Discussion: The Pleasures of Life 9
Unit 2 Public Concerns 11
Part A Communicative Skills: Asking for Information 11
Part B Topic Discussion: Computers and Internet 19
Unit 3 Inviting People 21
Part A Communicative Skills: How to Make Invitations 21
Part B Topic Discussion: Food 29
Unit 4 Taking Care of Yourself 31
Part A Communicative Skills: Communicating with A Doctor 31
Part B Topic Discussion: Stress 38
Unit 5 Shopping 41
Part A Communicative Skills: Communicating with Shop Assistant 41
Part B Topic Discussion: Clothing 47
Unit 6 I’ve Made up My Mind 49
Part A Communicative Skills: Talking about Plans and Intentions 49
Part B Topic Discussion: Aims in Life 55
Unit 7 Travel 57
Part A Communicative Skills: Expressing Your Travelling Ideas 57
Part B Topic Discussion: Sports 66
Unit 8 Emotion 68
Part A Communicative Skills: Expressing Your Feelings 68
Part B Topic Discussion: Fears 76
Unit 9 You Have a Say 78
Part A Communicative Skills: Voicing Opinions and Views 78
Part B Topic Discussion: Good Teachers 82
Unit 10 Controlling the Conversation 85
Part A Communicative Skills: Getting People’s Attention and Interrupting 85
Part B Topic Discussion: Marriage and Wedding 93
Unit 11 Controversy 95
Part A Communicative Skills: Agreeing and Disagreeing 95
Part B Topic Discussion: Television 102
Unit 12 Likes and Dislikes 103
Part A Communicative Skills: Stating Preferences 103
Part B Topic Discussion: What Kind of Person are You? 109
Appendix 111
Reference 113
