Communicative Tasks : Task 2 Key for reference: close A: What's your favorite subject? B: Modern Chinese Literature, I think. A: Tell me why? B: From this course, I can learn a lot about Chinese people and their culture. Some of the Chinese customs seem very fascinating, especially for guys like me from another country. So, actually I am learning the Chinese language and the culture at the same time. A: I like Chinese Geography most. Someday, I want to travel around the whole country and explore its natural beauty. This course will help me a lot to get to know my country better. B: By the way, what are the subjects that you don't like? A: Economics, I would say. I hate Economics. It always involves a lot of figures. It is really boring. B: I don't like Economics, either. For me, it is not because of the figures. Many terms and ideas in it are really abstract. They're very difficult to understand.

Situation: You are in the course registration office helping your foreign friend select his courses. Before you start, you are trying to find out about your friend’s plans. Tips: Here are some things you can say: What are your (best/worst) subjects? What are your (most/least) favorite subjects? What subjects are you most curious about? Do you work well with (words/numbers)? Everyone has to take ... and ... I think you should take ... and ... Here are some things your foreign friend can say: What courses are required? What courses will help me most? I’ve always wanted to take ... I’d rather not take ... Here are some things both can say: Some required courses are quite boring. We shouldn’t just study what we like best. Maybe we can take some classes together. It’s hard to have too many classes in the (morning/afternoon/evening).

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