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世纪商务英语
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Unit 9
目 录
CONTENTS
Warming Up
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2
Scaffolding
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Focus In
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Explore More
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Unit 1
Learning Objectives
After studying this unit, you are expected to:
know how to offer an invitation;
know how to properly accept or refuse an invitation.
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Part One
Warming Up
Warming Up
A. Listen to two voicemail messages about invitations, and complete the notes.
Jack
Message 1
___________(who) is calling Susan to invite her to _______________________(what) at _____________________________(where) at __________________(when).
Message 2
___________(who) is calling Susan to invite her to _______________________(what) at _______________________(where) at _____________________________(when).
a product presentation
29th floor, Trading Building
3:00 p.m
Sara
a dinner
Lucky Kim Restaurant
6:00 p.m. this Sunday evening
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B. Based on the information from A, try to judge which message is a formal invitation, and which one is an informal invitation, and explain your reasons.
Warming Up
References:
According to the tone and the invitation time of the voicemail messages, Message 1 is a formal
invitation, Message 2 is an informal invitation.
▲ Tone:
Tone of Message 1 is politer than Message 2. Jack and Susan are business partners, while Sara
and Susan are college roommates.
▲ Invitation time:
In Message 1, the invitation time is about one month ahead of the event. However, it is only a few
days in advance in Message 2.
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Message 1
Hi, Susan. This is Jack from P&D Company. I’m calling to invite you to an exclusive presentation of our new product. The presentation will take place on the 29th floor of the Trading Building at 3:00 p.m. on the 3rd of next month. There will also be a reception at 6:00 p.m.. We hope you and your colleagues will be able to attend. I have emailed you the relevant materials about the presentation. If you have any questions, just call our office at 27385204. Bye!
Message 2
Hey, Susan. It’s me, Sara. Our