1. Understanding the two video episodes by watching and listening;

2. Observing the behavior of the people in the videos when watching each for the first time;

3. Listening for specific information in order to complete the exercises;

4. Creating role-plays using the situations presented in the mini-dialogues.

●  Look at the pictures of Shelley, Michael and Bill. What do you think is going to happen in this episode?

●  Match the two parts of these sentences.

A. Watch the video and choose the correct answer to complete each of the statements below

1) The video opens with a scene  in a neighborhood / on campus .

2) We  can / can’t  see stars in the night sky.

3) They are standing beside  a lamp post / a telegraph pole .

4) Shelley wears  a white jacket / a grey jacket . 

5) Shelley / Michael  speaks with more gestures. 

B. Choose the correct verb to complete each sentence below and change the form if necessary

wave / smile / speak / haveturn around / put one’s hand on / look up

1) Shelley smiles at Michael and Bill.

2) Michael looks up into the sky to mean it’s getting late.

3) Michael puts his hand on Bill’s shoulder.

4) Bill has a bag on his back.

5) Shelley waves goodbye to Michael and Bill.

6) Michael and Bill turn around and leave.

A. Watch the video again and then decide who speaks the following lines. Write M for Michael, B for Bill and S for Shelley.

1) “I liked this party very much.” 

2) “I am so glad you enjoyed it.” 

3) “Glad you like it.” 

4) “We must be going now.” 

5) “Sweet dreams!” 

6) “Thank you for coming to my birthday party.” 

B. Watch the video another time and complete the sentences below.

1. Michael said that it was getting late. They must be going.

2. Shelly exclaimed how she wished they could stay a little bit longer.

3. But Michael promised his mother to get back home before 11.

4. Shelly thanked Michael and Bill for coming to her birthday party.

5. Michael said to Shelly he enjoyed being with her, too.

6. Shelly saw them off outside the apartment building.

* Script: 

Michael: We really had a good time. I liked this party very much.

Bill: Me, too.

Shelley: I am so glad you enjoyed it.

Michael: It’s getting late. We must be going now.

Shelley: How I wish you could stay a little bit longer!

Michael: I wish I could, but I promised my mom to get back home before 11.

Shelley: Thank you for coming to my birthday party. I enjoyed your company.

Michael: I enjoyed being with you, too.

Shelley: I really like your gift, Bill.

Bill: Glad you like it.

Michael: Goodbye, Shelley. 

Bill: Good night, Shelley. Sweet dreams!

Shelley: You too. Bye!

1) Watch the video again, with a female student doing Shelley’s voice.

2) Watch the video once more, with a male student doing Michael’s voice.

3) Watch the video another time, with a male student doing Bill’s voice.

4) Watch the video one last time, with two male students and a female student doing all the voices for the whole conversation.

●  Look at the following picture and do the tasks below.

1) Discuss with your partner the ages and the relationship between the two people and what they are doing. 

2) Ask your partner whether he/she has ever seen somebody off at the airport.

1) When bidding goodbye to someone whom you have just met, it is usual to say, “I’m very glad to have met you” or “It was nice meeting you.”

与你刚结识的人分手时，我们通常说“认识您很高兴”。

2) In American partings, a guest usually hints several times that he is leaving. Then, just before he leaves, he must add something like “Thank you for a lovely afternoon” or “Thank you, I enjoyed this beautiful evening.” After saying goodbye to each other, the host usually shows the guest to the door and sees him off there.

在美国做客，与主人告别之前，客人通常要暗示几次，表明他准备离开了。然后，在临走之前，客人会说：“今天下午我过得很愉快，谢谢。”或者说：“我度过了一个美妙的夜晚，谢谢你。”在互相道别之后，主人通常会送客人到门口。

●  Watch the video and then decide whether each of the following statements is true (T) or false (F).

1) A plane of China Eastern Airlines is going to take off. 

2) The woman wears a black jacket. 

3) The woman has short and curly hair. 

4) The woman rests her left hand on the handle of her suitcase. 

5) The woman wears a necklace. 

6) The man wears a pair of sunglasses. 

7) The man wears a white T’shirt. 

8) The man wears a colorful tie. 

9) The man wears a red belt. 

10) They wave goodbye to each other. 

●  Watch the video again and then choose the best answer to each of the following statements or questions.

1) The scene happens _________.

a. in a restaurant 

b. at the airport

c. in a hotel 

d. at the grocer’s

2) Mr. Jackson and Ms. Smith are ________.

a. colleagues 

b. classmates

c. business partners 

d. friends

3) Ms. Smith’s visit to Mr. Jackson’s company is _______.

a. terrible 

b. enjoyable 

c. horrible 

d. unbearable

4) Why does Ms. Smith invite Mr. Jackson to her company in the future?

a. Because Ms. Smith wants Mr. Jackson to see the factory.

b. Because Ms. Smith wants to sign a contract with Mr. Jackson.

c. Because Ms. Smith wants to return the hospitality she received from Mr. Jackson.

d. Because Ms. Smith wants Mr. Jackson to establish a cooperation with her company in the future.

5) Who is Mr. Thomas?

a. Ms. Smith’s best friend.

b. Mr. Jackson’s secretary.

c. Ms. Smith’s manager.

d. The manager of Mr. Jackson’s company.

* Script: 

(Background voice: Passengers for Paris traveling on flight PC172, please go immediately to Gate 6.)

Mr. Jackson: Here we are, Ms. Smith.

Ms. Smith: It’s very kind of you to see me off, Mr. Jackson.

Mr. Jackson: It’s my pleasure. 

Ms. Smith: My visit to your company has been very enjoyable. 

Mr. Jackson: We’ve been very happy to have you with us. 

Ms. Smith: I hope you’ll visit our company sometime in the future so that I may return your hospitality.

Mr. Jackson: I am sure I will.

Ms. Smith: Please give my best regards to your manager, Mr. Thomas.

Mr. Jackson: I’ll do that. 

(Background voice: Flight AF508 to New York is now boarding at Gate 9.)

Ms. Smith: I hear they’re announcing my flight. I’d better be going.

Mr. Jackson: Have a good trip.

Ms. Smith: Thank you. Goodbye.

Mr. Jackson: Goodbye. Keep in touch.

1) Watch the video again, with a female student doing Ms. Smith’s voice.

2) Watch the video once more, with a male student doing Mr. Jackson’s voice.

3) Watch the video one last time, with a male student and a female student doing both voices for the whole conversation.

●  Useful Expressions

It’s time for me to be off / say goodbye.

I think I must be going now.

I have to be going now.

I really must say goodbye.

I’m so glad to have met you.

It was a pleasure to see you.

Goodbye and good luck.

See you later / again / this afternoon / tomorrow.

I hope to see you again soon.

I will be in touch with you.

Take care of yourself.

●  Practice the following situations, using the expressions provided above.

    Situation

Student A is the manager of a sales company. He/She is seeing a customer (Student B) off at the airport. Create a mini-dialogue.

●  Discuss the following questions in groups.

1) What is the language of each of the following expressions which mean goodbye?

2) Can you tell whether each of the following expressions is formal or informal?

Bye now! 

See you! 

Goodbye! 

So long! 

See you again! 

Happy landing.