Which of these activities do you like to do with friends? Do you usually invite them to do things, or do they usually invite you?
When a friend invites you to do something, what can you say to accept the invitation? How about when you want to turn down the invitation?
- Would you say the same things to a business contact?
Did you use any of these phrases to respond to a friend's invitation? Can you think of any more responses?
Thanks, I'd love to.
Thank you, I'd be honored.
I'll have to take a rain check.
That's really nice of you, but I've made other plans.
Which of these phrases are appropriate in a more formal setting?
Decide if each invitation comes from a friend or a colleague.
Since you're only in town for the conference, would you like to join me for dinner tonight?
I was thinking of going shopping this weekend. Want to come?
Would you like to come out dancing tonight?
I'm going to a networking event this weekend. Would you like to join me?
Give an appropriate response to each invitation.
Final Task
You are talking with your best friend about your plans for the weekend.
A: Invite Student B to join you in a social activity.
B: Respond to Student A's invitation appropriately.
Want to go to the movies?
Sounds great! I'll have to take a rain check.
Now invite your business colleague to do something with you.
That reminds me. We're having a party next weekend.我想起來了阿趁,我們下周末打算辦一場派對笛质。
My roommate got married last summer. My friend invited me to his wedding
What are we going to do tonight?
There's a wonderful play in the park. 公園有一場精彩的演出厅篓。
Or we could go to a movie.或者我們可以去看電影漠其。
So we can watch a movie or go to a play?所以我們可以去看電影,或是觀看演出刨摩?
Let's go to the movie.那我們?nèi)タ措娪鞍伞?br>
That sounds good.聽起來不錯比伏。
Are you free this weekend?
How about 3 p.m. this weekend
- Thank you, I'd be honored.
I'm sorry but i have no time
The start date works for me.入職時間對我來說沒問題沼侣。
Where is your new house
what are we going to do.
when are we leaving.
邀請:
I just bought a big house last month.
I'm having a housewarming there this weekend! 你打算辦個暖屋會嗎?
What does your schedule look like?你的日程怎么樣蟆沫?
We're having some people over next weekend.下周末我們打算邀請一些人來家里吃飯籽暇。
I'll probably go camping.我可能會去露營。
我會以一首流行歌曲開始這個舞會
At first, I'll start the party with a pop song.
電影:
action movie: Fast and Furious
science fiction film: Transformers饭庞, Cars become big robots戒悠,Autobots。
love movie:Titanic
motivational film:Forrest Gump舟山,Tom Hanks stars in the movie. He is one of the greatest stars of all time.
Let's watch it together.我們一起看吧绸狐。
That film has some of the best special effects ever.那部影片運用了許多有史以來最好的特效卤恳。
She is one of the greatest directors of all time.她是史上最杰出的導(dǎo)演之一。
'Emma' has some of the best costumes of all time.Emma' 內(nèi)有一些史上最好的服裝寒矿。
Marilyn Monroe is one of the biggest stars of all time.Marilyn Monroe 是史上最出名的明星之一突琳。
This movie had one of the worst plots ever.這部影片的情節(jié)是史上最爛的情節(jié)之一。
'Love Story' has one of the worst soundtracks ever.Love Story' 有著史上最糟糕的影配樂劫窒。
It's one of the most famous movies ever.這是歷史上最著名的影片之一本今。
Why is it your favorite movie of all time?它為什么是你最喜愛的影片?
What happens at the end?結(jié)尾發(fā)生了什么主巍?
Does it have a good soundtrack?它有沒有出色的配樂冠息?
Who stars in the movie?這部電影由誰主演?
Do you feel like seeing an action movie?你想去看一部動作片嗎孕索?
I've heard it's a great movie!我聽說那是很棒的電影逛艰!
I've seen it, but I'd see it again.我看過了,但是我能去再看一遍搞旭。
He doesn't really care for romances.他真的不喜歡愛情故事散怖。
The reviews were very positive.評論是非常積極的。
What are you in the mood to see?你想看什么肄渗?
問題:
friends:
What do I need to prepare
Do I need to prepare some snacks
I need to prepare some gifts
- I was thinking of going shopping this weekend. Want to come?
- Would you like to come out dancing tonight?
Do you want to come to / do ___?
Wanna ___?
colleague:
- Since you're only in town for the conference, would you like to join me for dinner tonight?
- I'm going to a networking event this weekend. Would you like to join me?
Would you like to join me for ___?
Would you like to ___?
Want to go to the movies?
回答:
肯定的:
I can't believe it!我不敢相信镇眷!
Oh, that weekend's no good. Sorry!哦,這周末不行翎嫡。對不起欠动!
Are you sure about that?你確定嗎?
It's totally crazy.簡直不可思議惑申。
- Thanks, I'd love to.
- Thank you, I'd be honored.
- That's really nice of you, but I've made other plans.
I'd love to I have another plans.
Thanks, I'd love to.
That'd be great!
Sure, sounds good!
Thank you, I'd be honored.
否定的:
That's really nice of you, but I've made / I have other plans.
Sorry, I can't. / I'm busy.
- I'll have to take a rain check.
Sounds great! I'll have to take a rain check.
I prefer to play basketball in the stadium.
Sports are my biggest hobby. I like swimming, although I can't swim. badminton具伍、pingpong
To be honest, New York isn't the best choice.坦白講,紐約不是最好的選擇圈驼。
I always run five kilometers in two days after work.
Running can keep me fit.
I went to bed early because I was tired.我睡得很早人芽,因為我很累。
不確定:
I'm not sure.我不確定绩脆。
I can probably come. Let me talk with Lily.我很可能會來萤厅。讓我跟 Samantha 說說。
細(xì)節(jié):
who will attend
Summary
Today we ...
- discussed ways to respond to invitations.
- practiced accepting and rejecting invitations.
- gave appropriate responses to invitations from friends or business colleagues.
Before you go ...
- Are you more likely to refuse an invitaion form a friend or from a business colleague? Why?
- Who would you never refuse an invitation from?