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1、Unit 6 Party Animal Informal Parties Tasks S: Understanding the T- G- I- F invitation L: Attending an upcoming Halloween party L: At Jos weekend party R: Proper party etiquette R: BBQ coupons S: Arranging a class reunion party Interpretation drink responsibly. When you leave, dont engage the in a le
2、ngthy conversation. Task 4 - C Practice the pronunciation of the vocabulary. Task 4 - D Text Task 4 - D Exercise Task 4 - D Answer 1. One of the most uncomfortable feelings is for a guest to walk into a party where they dont really know many other guests and try to find their way to the host/hostess
3、. 2. This will allow you a short period of time to relax before the party begins. 3. Your guests should not have to carry their stuff all night long. 4. Your host/hostess will be preoccupied with too many other things to open it before you. 5. There are other guests that need to be attended to. 页码，4
4、/18(W)w2011/10/26http:/ 4 - E Exercise Task 4 E Answer 1. attempt 2. appreciate 3. Odds 4. complement 5. thumb 6. indicates Task 4 - F Explain the usage of words and expressions. 1. to show you truly appreciate them being there. 表示你真心欢迎他们的到来。 动词appreciate后面要用动名词或动名词复合结构，该句中them being there为动名词复合结构。
5、2. Make sure that all preparations are made and done 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time. 在宴会开始前30分钟确认所有准备工作已完毕。 prior a. existing or arranged before something else or before the present situation = previous 较早的，在先的；更重要的 e.g. You do not need any prior knowledge of the subject. Changes may not be
6、made without the prior approval of the council. All the arrangements should be completed prior to your departure. 3. Make sure you have a secure place for guests to put their personal belongings, whether it is a bedroom or other room, or a closet. 你应当提供一个卧室或其他房间或者是壁橱，来确保客人有一个安全的地方来存放他们的个人物品。 该句含有一个由
7、whether 引导的让步状语从句。 e.g. Look, Kate, Im calling the doctor, whether you like it or not. secure a. safe from and protected against damage, theft or attack无虑的，安心的，安全的 e.g. Companies can offer secure credit card transactions over the Internet. secure from e.g. These elephants are relatively secure from
8、poachers. secure vt. 固定；获得；使安全 e.g. The company secured a $ 20 million contract. John secured the boat firmly to the jetty. 4. ALWAYS RSVP to an invitation, regardless of whether you will be attending or not. 不管参加与否，你得回复请柬。 RSVP abbreviation for rpondez sil vous plat (= French for “please answer”),
9、often written on invitations（请柬用语）敬请赐复 regardless of 不顾，不惜 e.g. He continued speaking, regardless of my feelings on the matter. The law requires equal treatment for all, regardless of race, religion, or sex. 5. All attempts should be made to arrive at the time indicated on the invitation. 尽量按照请柬上标明的
10、时间来赴宴。 attempt n. (C) an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult企图，试图 e.g. All attempts to control inflation have failed. The protesters made no attempt to resist arrest. at the first/second, etc. attempt e.g. She passed her driving test at the first attempt. indicate vt. to re
11、present something显示；指明，表明 e.g. Sales targets are indicated on the graph by a vertical dotted line. Research indicates that over 81% of teachers are dissatisfied with their salary. Long skid marks on the pavement indicated the driver had attempted to brake. 6. as your host/hostess will be preoccupied
12、 with many other things. 因为主人还有其他许多事要操心。 preoccupied a. thinking about something a lot, with the result that you do not pay attention to other things 心事重重，一门心思 e.g. Whats wrong with Cindy? She seems a little preoccupied. preoccupied with e.g. Hes completely preoccupied with all the wedding preparati
13、ons at the moment. 7. dont thumb through books. 不要翻阅他们的书籍。 thumb vt. 迅速翻阅；示意要求搭车 e.g. I began thumbing through the pages of a gardening catalogue. I thumbed a lift into town. 8. Odds are, there are trash receptacles at the party. 宴会上可能有垃圾箱。 odds n. how likely it is that something will or will not ha
14、ppen机率；胜算，不平等 e.g. The odds are (= It is likely) that he will commit the same crime again. Im afraid that the odds are heavily against her winning. The odds are in favour of a Russian victory. 9. Your hostess may be serving alcoholic beverages to complement her meal, 女主人可能会准备酒精类饮料来助兴 complement vt.
15、to make a good combination with someone or something else补助，补充 页码，5/18(W)w2011/10/26http:/ John and Bob complemented each other well. The dark red walls complement the red leather chairs. 10. When you leave the party, do not engage them in a lengthy conversation as there are other guests that need to be attended to. 当你离开时，不要跟主人说个不停，因为他们还要去招呼其他客人。 engage vt. to attract someones attention and keep them interested使忙碌；雇佣 e.g. Her father engaged a tutor to improve her maths. attend vt. 注意，照料；参加，参与 e.g. O
