(1) Situation Thanking Thanks for your help. Thanks for the lovely meal. Response Not at all. You're welcome. Glad you liked/enjoyed it. (2) Situation Apologizing Sorry, I must have got the wrong number. Response It doesn't matter. Don't worry. Never mind. (3) Situation Inviting Would you like to come to dinner? How about a drink? Response Yes, I'd like/love to. That would be nice. That's a good idea. (4) Situation Asking permission If the answer is 'yes' May I come in? Do you mind if I smoke? If the answer is 'no' Do you mind if I smoke? Response Yes, of course. Please do. Certainly. No, of course not. No, not at all. Well. Actually, I'd prefer you didn't /not to. I'd rather you didn't. (5) Situation Giving news Bad news I didn't get that job. My father died last night. Good news We've had a fantastic year. Surprising news She's 99 years old, you know. Response Never mind. Better luck next time. Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I'm glad to hear that. Congratulations. Really? (6) Situation Agreeing I think we should leave now. I hope it doesn't rain. Response So do I. I hope so too. Me too. (7) Situation Giving good wishes Have a good weekend. Response You too. Same to you. 3. Controlled practice Write down an appropriate response. The first one has been down for you. 1．A：We lost the match. B：Never mind. Better luck next time. 2．A：Do you mind if I open the window? B： 3．A：Would you like to go to a concert this evening? B： 4．A：Sorry, I interrupted you. B： 5．A：Could you pass me the file? B： 12．我们今年干得不错。 听到这个消息真让我高兴。 13．能问你一个问题吗？ 当然可以。 14．今晚去听音乐会，好吗？ 太好了，我非常乐意。
