3. Controlled practice
The following four dialogues are in the wrong order. Rearrange them to make a natural flow of conversation.
Dialogue 1
( ) Really? What did you expect?
( ) No, I've been to the States before, but this is the first time in Atlanta.
( ) So, what do you think of Atlanta?
( ) Fine, I'll see what I can arrange.
( ) Well, it's not what I expected.
( ) There is a part like that. You must let me show you around.
( ) Well, I suppose I thought it would be more traditional.
( ) That would be interesting.
( ) Is this your first trip over here?
Dialogue 2
( ) I'm sure. I hope to get back here again
( ) That's a pity. There's a lot to see.
( ) Good. Are you here on business then?
( ) Are you staying long?
( ) Really? That's interesting. What line are you in?
( ) No, just a couple of days.
( ) Yes, we're thinking of setting up an office here.
Dialogue 3
( ) That would be nice.
( ) That's interesting. My son is an editor on the local paper.
( ) I believe you're in journalism.
( ) Really? I expect I'll meet him.
( ) Yes, that's right -on the editorial side.
( ) Yes, what about coming round for a drink? I could introduce you to him.

Dialogue 4
( ) Scotland. This time of year it's pretty cold.
( ) A bit warmer than back home.
( ) Well, if you do come across, you must visit us.
( ) Oh, so where do you come from?
( ) Yes, that's right. The best time to visit is in the summer.
( ) I can imagine. I've never been but people tell me it's very beautiful.
( ) How do you find the weather here?
( ) Maybe I'll get across next year.
课文注释及词汇讲解
* try 试图
try to do sth. 尽力做某事
eg. We'll try to meet the customers' demands
我们将尽力满足客户的需求。
* common interest 共同兴趣
eg. Two strangers are trying to find topics of common interest.
两个陌生人正在尽量寻找双方都感兴趣的话题。
* trip 旅行
eg. This is my second trip to the United States.
这是我第二次来美国。
* Do you like it here?
你喜欢这儿吗？
注意：
代词"it"在这里没有什么实际意义，但必不可少。因为here为副词，like为及物动词，所以需要有it做宾语。

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