Programme 7 Sightseeing

Teaching objectives

● Learn how to introduce local scenic spots and show your business partners around your city;

● Know the principles when arranging a tour for your business partners;

● Practice listening for specific information; ● Practice communicating with business partners in the

process of sightseeing.

introduction

There is a saying in English “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.” So it’s necessary to do something relaxing after a period of hard work. Sightseeing is a very relaxing way to ease tension. In business environment, when great progress has been made in the relationship with your business partners, it’s advisable to arrange sightseeing or a short tour. Your business partners may have been looking forward to one of the scenic spots or historical sites in your city. If you do what they intend to do, they will think you considerate, which will have a positive effect on your future cooperation. In addition, by communicating with them in non-business environment, you can know more about your partner, and vice versa.

Introduction

However, when you intend to entertain a business partner with sightseeing, you should first take into his or her interest into consideration. It’s suggested that you should ask for his or her opinion in advance. If he or she has no idea, you can recommend some. The arrangement should neither too tiring nor too boring. Inviting your business partners for sightseeing is a social activity as well as business activity which should not be taken lightly.

Case 1

You are the interpreter of ABC Company, your business partner, Mr. smith is on his business trip to China. You are in charge of accompanying him to tour the city today. Introduce some places of interests in your city and show him around.

Case 2

You are the interpreter of ABC Company. You are introducing some scenic spots and historical sites in your country to your business partner and give him some suggestions on where to visit in the following days.

Case 3

You are the interpreter of ABC Company. You are accompanying your business partner at the famous Summer Palace. Introduce the place to him.

Listen and fill in the blanks in thedialogue of the text

Conversation 11. no business arranged 2. relax after working hard.3. it doesn’t bother4. Chinese traditional architecture.5. exact center of the capital6. to finish its construction7. are not permitted to enter8. a large-scale collection9. the people crowding10. no doubt

Listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions.

1. He has a special interest in Chinese traditional architecture. 2. They are going to visit the Forbidden City. 3. No, he doesn’t. He just knows a little. 4. Yes ， it does.5. In Chinese culture, purple symbolizes the omnipotence of the great6.6. emp

erors of China.6. in 19257. Yes, there are. 8. Because in reign of the emperors, common people are not permitted to ente

r the imperial palace. Even some of the officials could not go in there if uninvited.

9. the emperors of the last two dynasties in China ， the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

10.It stands in the exact center of the capital of china, Beijing and follows a rule of strict symmetry.

Listen and fill in the blanks in thedialogue of the text

Conversation 21. scenic spots and historical sites2. would be a good choice3. popular saying praising4. cultural and historical atmosphere5. without mentioning the West Lake. 6. praised the beauty of7. a well-known beauty in ancient China8. feel the charm9. a history of more than 2.000 years10. preparation

Listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions.

1. He went out for a sightseeing yesterday. 2. Hangzhou and Suzhou 3. He compared it to a well-known beauty in ancient China.4. It has a history of more than 2,000 years. 5. Yes, he does. He wishes he were there now. 6. It is also renowned for its historical and culture tradition.7. Yes, there is. Beggar's Chicken, West Lake Fish in Sweet

Sour Source, Dongpo Pork, Fried Shrimps with Longjing Tea

8. He can enjoy the natural beauty and historical tradition together

Listen and fill in the blanks in thedialogue of the text

Conversation 31. peak season for tourists2.built on the site 3.they were discovered by accident.4. attracted the attention of5. besides the body of the emperor6.a large number of treasures buried7. an area of 16,300 square meters8. in the order of their discoveries.9. a way to preserve it10. the first opened to the public

Listen to the conversation again and decide whether the statements are true

or false. 1.F2. T3. F4. F5. T6. F7. F8. F9. T10. F

Listen and fill in the blanks in thedialogue of the text

Conversation 41. magnificent sight2. six thousand life-sized3. a fairly uniform height4. bows and arrows5. after being buried for more than two thousand

years6. are believed to be treated with7. in modern constructions8. restored and displayed9. with defensive weapons10. more information about the site

Listen to the conversation again and decide whether the

statements are true or false.1. F2. F3. F4. T5. T6. F7. T8. T

Oral interpretation of the keysentences

1) 我明天早上 8 点来酒店接你，然后我们开车去那儿。 您觉得这样安排怎么样？

2) 在北京，您有特别想去的地方吗？3) 从宾馆到哪儿要多长时间？4) 如果你愿意， 我可以带你四处参观一下本

市。 5) 你一定累了， 我们休息一下如何？

Oral interpretation of the keysentences

6) 您能给我推荐一些值得一游的景点吗？7) 从宾馆到那儿只有 20 分钟的车程。8) 从这座山上，我们可以鸟瞰这个城市的景色。9 ）如果你愿意的话，我很乐意做您的向导。10 ）在北京游玩你一定不能错过长城。

Key to interpretation

I’ll come to the hotel at 8:00 to pick you up, and then we’ll drive there. What do you think of the arrangement?

Is there any place you particularly want to go to in Beijing? / What are you particularly interested in seeing in this city?

How long does it take to get there from the hotel? If you like, I can show you around this city. You must be tired. What about taking a short

rest?

Key to interpretation

Would you please recommend some scenic spots worth visiting?

It’s only a twenty-minute drive to get there from the hotel.

From the top of the hill, we can have a bird’s view of the city’s landscape.

I will be glad to be your guide if you like. You mustn’t miss the Great Wall when you

are touring Beijing.

Role play

1)Student A ： You are Wang Min, the interpreter of Blue Sky Trade Company. You are asked to introduce some scenic spots and historical sites in your city to your business partner, Mr. Stone.

Student B: you are Mr. Stone from America on a business visit to Blue Sky Trade Company. You want to know what is worth seeing in the city.

Role play

2) Student A: you are Yang Yun, the secretary of accompany, you are arranging sightseeing for your business partner, David Wolf. Listen to his opinion and make a satisfactory arrangement for sightseeing.

Student B: You are David Wolf from America. You want to visit some places in the city and asks Yang Yun for suggestion.

Reading and finishing the exercises