UNIT TWELVE
Part One
Warm Up
Dialogue 1
　　A第一次滑雪，B充当教练，然而B也只滑过一次雪…

A: I know I’m going to ⑴bite the dust going down this hill. I almost got killed on the chair lift! This is going to be so ⑵embarrassing.
B: ⑶Don’t worry. Everyone knows ⑷you’re getting your feet wet. I’ll show you how. I bet you’ll be proficient at this in five minutes.
A: This is only your second time skiing. ⑸This is definitely a case of the blind leading the blind.
B: Relax. *I can hold my own. Now, point your skis toward the bottom of the hill. ⑹Easy does it!
A: I don’t think ⑺I can get up enough nerve to do this.
B: Here. I’ll just give you a little push…
A: ⑻No!!!!!!
(Later at the bottom of the hill…)
B: There. *Now, wasn’t that fun? As soon as you get a second burst of energy, we’ll try it again.
A: ⑼Don’t hold your breath!
Dialogue 2
　　B是学习法律的学生。A与房东就房租的问题发生磨擦，A请B帮忙解决。

A: Sorry to bother you. But I’m having a small problem I thought you might be able to help me with.
B: Sure Paula, ⑴shoot!
A: Well, it is about Ms. Connors, ⑵the landlord of our rented house.
B: Yeah, What happened?
A: The dishwasher ⑶broke down. I had the repair done and deducted the cost from the rent check.
B: And ⑷so…
A: She is threatening to evict us for not paying the full rent.
B: ⑸Hold on, Paula. It does sound pretty serious. But I’m sure you can work this out.
A: Well, you are over at the law school. So ⑹I wondered if you would mind coming with me when we talk to Ms. Connors. We’re supposed to meet with her tomorrow night at eight.
B: Sure, I’d be glad to help you straighten things out. Why don’t I stop by at about 7:30?
A: *Thanks a million, you are a lifesaver.
Dialogue 3
　　Kevin在与Joe说话时，Joe显得心不在焉，因为Joe有心事——与Patricia订婚了。

Kevin: And we got a 50 thousand dollar ticket for construction workers⑴peeing off the roof.
Joe: Great, that’s great. Is the electrician here today?
Kevin: See, I just told you he⑵hit a deer. Man, I knew you weren’t listening to me.
Joe: You’re right. I wasn’t. I hear nothing.
Kevin: ⑶Nothing?
Joe: Not a sound on the city streets, just ⑷the beat of my own heart, I think ⑸that’s how it goes, something like that.
Kevin: ⑹You and Patricia got engaged, didn’t you? You can tell me.
Joe: Engaged?
Kevin: Come on.
Joe: *Are you crazy?
Kevin: What? I thought you liked Patricia.
Part Two
Everyday Expression
　　美国人重视一个人的真才实学。如果你的确才华横溢，他们会真心的赞美你。这是人际交流的重要一环——学会恰如其分的赞美别人。如果可以让别人的生活变得快乐，你也会很快乐，这就是“快乐法则”。
Small Talk 1:
Mel: Hey, that’s a very nice hairdo you’re wearing!
Janet: Oh you’re exaggerating. I’m never really good at making hairdo.
Mel: You did it yourself? Wow, you are good!
Janet: Thanks for saying so, but my husband thinks otherwise.
Mel: He’s just got no idea of how good you are.
Small Talk 2:
A: Many congratulations on your winning the game.
B: That’s very kind of you, but it’s nothing special.
A: You were doing great out there!
B: Well, actually it’s just about luck.
Small Talk 3:
A: What a nice photo you’ve taken!
B: I’m flattered, but really anyone else could do it.
A: You have a real talent, Ellen!
B: I’m thinking of making an album, you know.
Small Talk 4:
A: How smart of you to book the tickets before hand!
B: Oh, do you really think so?
A: Of course, otherwise you’ll just have to wait for hours.
B: But I just got a call from my sister and I have to cancel the movie tonight.
Small Talk 5:
A: I’ve gotta hand it to you: you really did a good job!
B: So glad that you think so!
A: I think you deserve a promotion.
B: Oh, really? Thanks a lot…well, I still have a lot to learn, I guess.