Unit 9 Can you come to my party?

Can you come to my party? Can you come to my party? 你能来参加我的聚会吗？

Section A

A 部分

Language Goals: Make, accept and decline invitations; Talk about obligations Language Goals: Make, accept and decline invitations; Talk about obligations 语言目标：发出、接受和拒绝邀请；谈论义务 对话 Jenny, can you come to my party on Saturday afternoon?
Sure, I‛d love to.

How about you, Ted? Can you come to my party?
I‛m sorry, I can‛t. I have to help my parents. 珍妮，你星期六下午能来参加我的聚会吗？
当然，我很乐意。

你呢，特德？你能来参加我的聚会吗？
对不起，我不能。我必须帮助我的父母。


1a

Match the phrases with the pictures [a–e]. Match the phrases with the pictures [a–e]. 将短语与图片进行匹配 [a-e]。 短语
  1. prepare for an exam _________
  2. help my parents _________
  3. go to the doctor _________
  4. meet my friend _________
  5. have the flu _________
  1. 准备考试 _________
  2. 帮助我的父母 _________
  3. 去看医生 _________
  4. 认识我的朋友 _________
  5. 得了流感 _________


1b

Listen and write the names (Tim, Kay, Anna and Wilson) next to the correct students in the picture. Listen and write the names (Tim, Kay, Anna and Wilson) next to the correct students in the picture. 听录音，在图片中正确的学生旁边写下他们的名字（蒂姆、凯、安娜和威尔逊）。 录音对话 Sun Ning：Hey, Ted. Can you come to my party on Saturday afternoon?
Ted    ：I'm sorry, I can't, Sun Ning. I have to help my parents.
Sun Ning：Too bad. How about you, Jenny? Can you come to my party?
Jenny   ：I'd love to.
Sun Ning：Tim? What about you?
Tim    ：When is it?
Sun Ning：Saturday afternoon.
Tim    ：Oh, no, I can't. I have to prepare for an exam.
Sun Ning：What about you, Wilson?
Wilson ：Sorry, I must go to the doctor.
Sun Ning：Anna, can you come?
Anna    ：I can't, Sun Ning. I might have to meet my friend.
Kay    ：I can't either, Sun Ning. I have the flu.
Sun Ning：That's too bad. Kay. Oh, maybe next time. What a small party! 孙宁：嘿，泰德。星期六下午你能来参加我的聚会吗？
泰德：对不起，我不能去，孙宁。我必须帮助我的父母。
孙宁：太糟糕了。你呢，珍妮？你能来参加我的聚会吗？
珍妮：我很乐意。
孙宁：蒂姆？那你呢？
蒂姆：什么时候？
孙宁：星期六下午。
蒂姆：哦，不，我不能。我得准备考试。
孙宁：你呢，威尔逊？
威尔逊：对不起，我必须去看医生。
孙宁：安娜，你能来吗？
安娜：我不能，孙宁。我可能得见见我的朋友。
凯：我也不能，孙宁。我得了流感。
孙宁：太糟糕了。凯。哦，也许下次吧。多么小的聚会啊！


1c

You are the students in the picture. Student A, invite three students to your party. Students B, C and D, give answers. You are the students in the picture. Student A, invite three students to your party. Students B, C and D, give answers. 你就是照片中的学生。学生 A，邀请三个学生参加你的聚会。学生 B、C 和 D 给出答案。 对话 A：Can you come to my party on Saturday afternoon?
B：Sure, I’d love to.
C：Sorry, I can’t. I have to prepare for an exam.
D：I’m sorry, too. I must go to the doctor. A： 星期六下午你能来参加我的聚会吗？
B： 当然，我很乐意。
C： 对不起，我不能。我必须为考试做准备。
D： 我也很抱歉。我必须去看医生。


2a

Listen and circle can or can’t. Listen and circle can or can’t. 听录音，圈出可以或不能。 录音对话 Conversation 1
Anna：Hi, Jeff! Can you come to my party on Saturday?
Jeff   ：I'm sorry, I'm not free. I might have to meet my friend on Saturday.

Conversation 2
Anna：Hello, Mary! Can you come to my party on Saturday?
Mary：I'd love to. Do I need to bring anything?
Anna：No, I'll buy all the food and drinks.

Conversation 3
Anna：May, can you come to my party tomorrow?
May  ：I'm afraid not. I have the flu.
Anna：Oh, that's too bad. Well, drink lots of hot water and get lots of sleep.

Conversation 4
Anna   ：Mei Ling, can you come to my party on Saturday?
Mei Ling：Sorry, but I'm not available. I must study for a math test.
Anna   ：OK. Good luck!

Conversation 5
Anna：Hey, Paul. Can you come to my party on Saturday?
Paul  ：Sure. It sounds great. When will it start?
Anna：Around 6:00 p.m. See you then.
Paul  ：See you. 对话1
安娜：嗨，杰夫！星期六你能来参加我的聚会吗？
杰夫：对不起，我没空。我可能不得不在星期六见我的朋友。

对话2
安娜：你好，玛丽！星期六你能来参加我的聚会吗？
玛丽：我很乐意。我需要带什么吗？
安娜：不，我会买所有的食物和饮料。

对话3
安娜：阿美，你明天能来参加我的聚会吗？
阿美：恐怕不行。我得了流感。
安娜：哦，太糟糕了。嗯，多喝水，多睡觉。

对话4
安娜：美玲，星期六你能来参加我的聚会吗？
美玲：对不起，我没空。我必须为数学考试而学习。
安娜：好的。祝你好运！

对话5
安娜：嘿，保罗。星期六你能来参加我的聚会吗？
保罗：当然。听起来好棒。什么时候开始？
安娜：下午6点左右。到时候见。
保罗：再见。 短语
  1. Jeff (can / can’t ) go to the party.
  2. Mary (can / can’t) go to the party.
  3. May (can / can’t) go to the party.
  4. Mei Ling (can / can’t) go to the party.
  5. Paul (can / can’t) go to the party.
  1. 杰夫（可以/不能）去参加聚会。
  2. 玛丽（可以/不能）去参加聚会。
  3. 梅（可以/不能）去参加聚会。
  4. 梅玲（可以/不能）去参加聚会。
  5. 保罗（可以/不能）去参加聚会。


2b

Listen again. Who can’t go to the party? Why? Complete the chart. Listen again. Who can’t go to the party? Why? Complete the chart. 再听一遍。谁不能去参加聚会？为什么？完成图表。
Names Reasons


2c

Look at the reasons in the chart in 2b. Write some more. Then, Student A, invite your partner to do something. Student B, say you can’t go and why.invite your partner to do something. Student B, say you can’t go and why. Look at the reasons in the chart in 2b. Write some more. Then, Student A, invite your partner to do something. Student B, say you can’t go and why.invite your partner to do something. Student B, say you can’t go and why. 请看 2b 中图表中的原因。再写一些。然后，学生 A，邀请你的同伴做点什么。学生 B，说你不能去，为什么邀请你的同伴做点什么。学生 B，说你不能去，为什么。 对话 1. too much homework

A：Hey, Dave. Can you go to the movies on Saturday?
B：I’m sorry. I’m not available. I have too much homework this weekend.
A：That’s too bad. Maybe another time.
B：Sure, Joe. Thanks for asking. 1. 作业太多了

A： 嘿，戴夫。你星期六能去看电影吗？
B： 对不起。我没有空。这个周末我的家庭作业太多了。
A： 太糟糕了。也许改天吧。
B： 当然，乔。谢谢你的询问。


2d

Role-play the conversation. Role-play the conversation. 角色扮演对话。 对话 Jeff  ：Hey, Nick, can you come to my house on Saturday? My cousin Sam from Xi’an is going to be here.
Nick ：Oh, Sam! I remember we went bike riding together last fall when he visited you.
Jeff  ：Yes, that’s right.
Nick ：I’d love to come, but I’m afraid I can’t. I have an exam on Monday so I must prepare for it.
Jeff  ：That’s really too bad! Oh, but Sam isn’t leaving until next Wednesday. Can you hang out with us on Monday night?
Nick ：Sure! Catch you on Monday! 杰夫：嗨，尼克，你星期六能来我家吗？我来自西安的表弟萨姆要来这里。
尼克：噢，山姆！我记得去年秋天他来看你的时候我们一起骑自行车。
杰夫：是的，没错。
尼克：我很想来，但恐怕不能。我星期一有考试，所以我必须准备。
杰夫：真的太糟糕了！哦，但是山姆要到下周三才会离开。星期一晚上你能和我们一起玩吗？
尼克：当然！星期一见！


Grammar Focus

语法重点
Can you come to my party on Saturday? Sure, I’d love to.
Sorry, I must study for a math test.
Can you go to the movies tomorrow night? Sure. That sounds great.
I’m afraid not. I have the flu.
Can he go to the party? No, he can’t. He has to help his parents.
Can she go to the baseball game? No, she’s not available. She must go to the doctor.
Can they go to the movies? No, they’re not free. They might have to meet their friends.


3a

Complete the answers with might and one of the phrases in the box. Complete the answers with might and one of the phrases in the box. 用可能和方框中的一个短语完成答案。 单词 watch TV   on the weekend   my cousin   visit my grandparents   practice the violin 看电视；在周末；我的表哥；看望我的祖父母；练习小提琴 对话 1. A: What are you going to do on Saturday?
 B：I’m not sure. I might _________
2. A: What are you planning to do after school?
 B：I don’t know. _________
3. A: When will you finish the science homework?
 B：_________
4. A: Who are you going to the movies with?
 B：_________
5. A: Are you free to come to my place on Saturday?
 B：_________ 1.A：你星期六打算做什么？
 B：我不确定。我可能 _________
2.A：你放学后打算做什么？
 B：我不知道 _________
3.A：你什么时候完成科学作业？
 B：_________
4.A：你和谁一起去看电影？
 B：_________
5.A：你星期六有空来我家吗？
 B：_________


3b

Complete the sentences below. Use the words in brackets to help you. Complete the sentences below. Use the words in brackets to help you. 完成下面的句子。使用括号中的单词来帮助你。 短语 1. Inviting：_________ (can/play tennis)
 Accepting：_________
2. Inviting：_________ (would like to/go to the movies)
 Refusing：_________
 Reason:：_________ (might have to)
3. Inviting：_________ (can/hang out with us tonight)
 Refusing：_________
 Reason：_________ (must)
4. Inviting：(would like to/come to my birthday party)
 Accepting：_________ 1.邀请：_________（会/打网球）
 接受：_________
2.邀请：_________（想/去看电影）
 拒绝：_________
3.邀请：_________（今晚可以和我们一起玩）
 拒绝：_________
 原因：_________（必须）
4.邀请：（想来/来参加我的生日聚会）
 接受：_________


3c

Write down everything you have to do next week. Choose a day and time to have a party. Then invite classmates to your party. Write down everything you have to do next week. Choose a day and time to have a party. Then invite classmates to your party. 把你下周要做的每件事都写下来。选择举办派对的日期和时间。然后邀请同学参加你的聚会。 对话 A：Can you come to my party?
B：When is it?
A：Next week, on Thursday night.
B：I’m sorry. I have to study for a math test. A：你能来参加我的聚会吗？
B：什么时候？
A：下星期四晚上。
B：对不起。我必须学习数学考试。


Section B

B 部分


1a

Write the dates for this week on the calendar. Write the dates for this week on the calendar. 在日历上记下本周的日期。


1b

Write these words below the correct dates on the calendar in 1a. Write these words below the correct dates on the calendar in 1a. 把这些单词写在第 1a 节日历上正确的日期下面。 单词 today   tomorrow   yesterday   the day before yesterday   the day after tomorrow   weekday   weekend 今天；明天；昨天；前天；后天；周工作日；周末


1c

Ask and answer questions about the days in 1a. Ask and answer questions about the days in 1a. 询问并回答关于 1a 中的日子的问题。 对话 A：What’s today?
B：It’s Monday the 14th. A：今天是什么？
B：今天是14号星期一。


1d

Listen. Can Vince play tennis with Andy? Circle Yes or No. Listen. Can Vince play tennis with Andy? Circle Yes or No. 听文斯能和安迪打网球吗？圈出 “是” 或 “否”。 录音对话 Andy：Hi, Vince?
Vince：Yeah, hi, Andy!
Andy：Vince, can you play tennis with me?
Vince：Uh, when?
Andy：Today.
Vince：Uh, no, sorry, I can’t. I have to go to the doctor and study for a test today.
Andy：How about tomorrow?
Vince：Sorry, tomorrow I have to play soccer and I have a piano lesson.
Andy：Oh. Well, what are you doing the day after tomorrow?
Vince：I may have to look after my little sister.
Andy：Oh, I see.
Vince：I’m sorry, Andy. I’m really busy this week! 安迪：嗨，文斯？
文斯：是的，嗨，安迪！
安迪：文斯，你能和我一起打网球吗？
文斯：嗯，什么时候？
安迪：今天。
文斯：呃，不，抱歉，我不能。我今天必须去看医生，为考试做准备。
安迪：明天怎么样？
文斯：抱歉，明天我要踢足球，还要上钢琴课。
安迪：哦。那么，你后天有什么计划？
文斯：我可能得照顾我的小妹妹。
安迪：哦，我知道了。
文斯：对不起，安迪。我这周真的很忙！


1e

Listen again. Match Vince’s activities with the days in 1d. Listen again. Match Vince’s activities with the days in 1d. 再听一遍。将 Vince 的活动与 1d 中的天数进行匹配。


1f

Student A is Andy and Student B is Vince. Andy, invite Vince to play tennis. Student A is Andy and Student B is Vince. Andy, invite Vince to play tennis. 学生 A 是安迪，学生 B 是文斯。安迪，邀请文斯去打网球。 对话 A：Hi, Vince. Can you play tennis with me?
B：When?
A：Today.
B：Sorry, I can’t. I ... A：嗨，文斯。你能和我一起打网球吗？
B：什么时候？
A：今天。
B：对不起，我不能。我


2a

Make a list of the kinds of parties people have. Make a list of the kinds of parties people have. 列出人们参加的聚会的种类。


2b

Read the messages quickly. Why did the people write them? Match the reason with each message. Read the messages quickly. Why did the people write them? Match the reason with each message. 快速阅读信息。人们为什么要写它们？将原因与每条信息相匹配。 信息
  1. accept an invitation
  2. make an invitation
  3. turn down an invitation
  1. 接受邀请
  2. 发出邀请
  3. 拒绝邀请
 短文 Hi David,
What a great idea! I really like Ms. Steen a lot. She helped me to improve my English so much. I’m sad to see her go, and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the food and drinks. I can also help to bring Ms. Steen to the party. I already have a great idea about how to do that.
He Wei

Hi David,
Thanks so much for planning this. I’d love to come to the party, but I’m not available. My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and uncle. However, I’d still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations, like planning the games. Let me know if you need my help.
Jake

Dear classmates,
As I’m sure you know by now, our favorite teacher, Ms. Steen, is leaving soon to go back to the US. We’re very sad that she’s leaving because she is a fun teacher. To show how much we’re going to miss her, let’s have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!

Can you come to the party? If so, can you help with any of these things?
Please tell me by this Friday.
1) Buy food and drinks.
2) Think of games to play.
3) Prepare things we need for the games (glue, paper, pens, ...).
4) Bring Ms. Steen to the party without telling her so that she can be surprised.
I look forward to hearing from you all.
David 你好大卫,
好主意！ 我真的很喜欢斯蒂恩女士。 她帮助我提高了我的英语水平。 她要走了我很难过，而这个派对是表达 "谢谢你，再见" 的最好方式 我可以帮忙买一些食物和饮料。 我还可以帮忙把斯蒂恩女士带到聚会上。 关于如何做到这一点，我已经有了一个好主意。
何维

你好大卫,
非常感谢你的计划。 我很想去参加晚会，但是我没空。 这个月底我们全家要去武汉旅行，去看望我的叔叔和婶婶。 不过，我还是很乐意帮忙做一些派对的准备工作，比如策划游戏。 如果你需要我的帮助就告诉我。
杰克

亲爱的同学们,
我相信你现在已经知道了，我们最喜欢的老师 Steen 女士很快就要回美国了。 我们很难过她要离开了，因为她是个有趣的老师。 为了表达我们对她的思念，让我们在下周五28号为她举办一个惊喜派对吧！

你能来参加聚会吗？如果有，你能帮我做这些事吗？
请在本周五之前告诉我。
1）购买食物和饮料。
2）想想玩什么游戏。
3）准备游戏所需的东西 (胶水、纸、笔等)。
4）在不告诉斯蒂恩女士的情况下带她来参加聚会，这样她会感到惊讶。
我期待着大家的来信。
大卫


2c

Read the messages again and answer the questions. Read the messages again and answer the questions. 再次阅读信息并回答问题。 问题
  1. What kind of party is it?
  2. Who is the party for?
  3. When is the party?
  4. Who did David invite to the party?
  5. What can people do at the party?
  1. 这是一个什么样的聚会？
  2. 聚会是为谁举行的？
  3. 聚会什么时候举行？
  4. 大卫邀请谁参加聚会？
  5. 人们在聚会上能做什么？


2d

Complete the invitation with words and phrases from the messages on page 69. Complete the invitation with words and phrases from the messages on page 69. 用第 69 页留言中的单词和短语填写邀请函。 短文 We are planning a housewarming _________ at our new house this Saturday. Can you _________ ? Our house is at 2 London Road. We are serving _________ and _________ from 7:30 p.m. Please _________ your friends and family. A party is more _________ with more people! Please let us _________ by Wednesday _________ you can come to the party. Hope you can make it! 我们计划本周六在我们的新房子里举行一次乔迁活动。你能_________吗？我们的房子在伦敦路2号。我们从晚上7:30开始为_________和_________提供服务。请_________您的朋友和家人。聚会更_________有更多的人！请在星期三之前通知我们，你可以参加聚会。希望你能成功！


2e

Imagine one of your favorite teachers is leaving. Plan a party for him/her. Answer the questions with a partner. Imagine one of your favorite teachers is leaving. Plan a party for him/her. Answer the questions with a partner. 想象一下，你最喜欢的老师之一要离开了。为他/她计划一个聚会。与合作伙伴一起回答问题。 问题
  1. Why is he/she one of your favorite teachers?
  2. What do you want to say to him/her?
  3. When is the best time to have the party?
  4. Where can you have the party?
  5. What kind of food will there be?
  6. What kind of drinks would you like to serve?
  7. Who will come to the party?
  8. What activities will there be at the party?
  9. How can you make the party a surprise for your teacher?
  1. 为什么他/她是你最喜欢的老师之一？
  2. 你想对他/她说什么？
  3. 什么时候是举行聚会的最佳时间？
  4. 你在哪里举行聚会？
  5. 会有什么样的食物？
  6. 您要什么饮料？
  7. 谁来参加聚会？
  8. 聚会上会有什么活动？
  9. 你怎么能让这个聚会给你的老师一个惊喜呢？


3a

Read the invitation and answer the questions. Read the invitation and answer the questions. 阅读邀请函并回答问题。 短文 Dear Parents,
I would like to invite you to the opening of our new library at No. 9 High School. The opening will be on the morning of Wednesday, January 8th at 9:00. After this, you can enjoy our school concert. Then lunch will be in the school hall at 12:00. I would also like to invite each parent to bring one book as a gift for the new library. Please reply in writing to this invitation by Friday, December 20th.
Larry Smith
Headmaster 亲爱的家长们，
我想邀请你参加我们第九中学新图书馆的开幕典礼。 开幕时间是1月8日星期三上午9点。 在这之后，你可以欣赏我们学校的音乐会。 然后中午12点在学校礼堂吃午饭。 我还想邀请每位家长带一本书作为新图书馆的礼物。 请在12月20日星期五之前以书面形式回复此邀请
拉里·史密斯
校长 问题
  1. Who is making the invitation?
  2. What is the invitation for?
  3. When will the event happen?
  4. What will happen after this?
  5. Do parents have to bring anything?
  6. How should people reply to this invitation, and when?
  1. 谁发出邀请？
  2. 邀请函的目的是什么？
  3. 活动什么时候举行？
  4. 之后会发生什么？
  5. 父母必须带什么吗？
  6. 人们应该如何回复这一邀请，何时回复？


3b

Write an invitation to a party or any other event. Reply to your partner’s invitation. If you turn down the invitation, give a good reason. Write an invitation to a party or any other event. Reply to your partner’s invitation. If you turn down the invitation, give a good reason. 写一份派对或任何其他活动的邀请函。回复您合作伙伴的邀请。如果你拒绝了邀请，请给出一个充分的理由。 短语 Use the following words and phrases：
would like to   will be   after this   please   reply

 Include the following information:
  1. kind of party or event
  2. when and where it will be
  3. if guests should bring anything
  4. if guests should reply to the invitation
  5. when and how guests should reply
 使用以下单词和短语：
想；将是；之后；请；回复

 包括以下信息：
  1. 聚会或活动的种类
  2. 何时何地
  3. 如果客人应该带什么
  4. 客人是否应回复邀请
  5. 客人应在何时以及如何回复


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Student A, look at your calendar on the right. Student B, look at yours on page 81. Find a time when you can both go shopping. Student A, look at your calendar on the right. Student B, look at yours on page 81. Find a time when you can both go shopping. 学生A，看你右边的日历。学生B，看你的第81页。找一个你们都可以去购物的时间。 对话 A：Can you go shopping with me next week?
B：Sure, I’d love to. When?
A：Well, what are you going to do on Monday evening?
B：I must study for the English test. What about Tuesday evening? A：下周你能和我一起去购物吗？
B：当然，我很乐意。什么时候？
A：那么，星期一晚上你打算做什么？
B：我必须为英语考试复习。星期二晚上怎么样？


Self Check

1、Fill in the blanks in the conversation. 1、Fill in the blanks in the conversation. 1、填空。 对话 A：Hi, Peter. _________ you come to my party _________ the weekend?
B：Sure, _________ love to.
A：How about _________ , Jenny?
C：I’m afraid I _________ . I _________ to look after my little cousin.
A：_________ you come, Jeff?
D：I _________ be able to, but I’m not sure. _________ let you know tomorrow. A： 你好，彼得。_________你周末来参加我的聚会？
B： 当然，_________喜欢。
A： _________怎么样，珍妮？
C： 恐怕我_________。我_________来照顾我的小表弟。
A： _________你来了，杰夫？
D： 我_________有能力，但我不确定。_________明天告诉你。
2、You get these invitations but can’t go. Write a refusal and a reason. 2、You get these invitations but can’t go. Write a refusal and a reason. 2、你收到了这些邀请，但不能去。写下拒绝和理由。 邀请 1. Invitation：“Can you come to my party on Saturday?”
 Reply：_________
2. Invitation：“Let’s go to the movies tomorrow night.”
 Reply：_________
3. Invitation：“Let’s go to the concert on the weekend.”
 Reply：_________
4. Invitation：“Do you want to go shopping with me next week?”
 Reply：_________
5. Invitation：“Can you play soccer with me after school today?”
 Reply：_________ 1.邀请函：“你能来参加我周六的聚会吗？”
 答 复：_________
2.邀请函：“明晚我们去看电影吧。”
 答 复：_________
3.邀请函：“我们周末去听音乐会吧。”
 答 复：_________
4.邀请函：“你下周想和我一起去购物吗？”
 答 复：_________
5.邀请函：“今天放学后你能和我一起踢足球吗？”
 答 复：_________


Words and Expressions

单词汉语词性
prepare for为 ... 做准备
exam（= examination）考试n.
go to the/a doctor去看医生
flu流行性感冒；流感n.
available有空的；可获得的adj.
another time其他时间；别的时间
until到 ... 时；直到 ... 为止conj. & prep.
hang（hung）悬挂；垂下v.
hang out闲逛；常去某处
catch（caught）及时赶上；接住；抓住v.
invite邀请v.
accept接受v.
refuse拒绝v.
the day before yesterday前后
the day after tomorrow后天
weekday工作日（星期一至星期五的任何一天）n.
look after照料；照顾
invitation邀请；请柬n.
turn down拒绝
reply回答；答复v.
forward转寄；发送
向前；前进		v. 转寄；发送
adv. 向前；前进
delete删除v.
print打印；印刷v.
sad（令人）悲哀的；（令人）难过的adj.
goodbye再见interj. & n.
take a trip去旅行
glad高兴；愿意adj.
help out（帮助 ...）分担工作、
解决难题
preparation准备；准备工作n.
glue胶水n.
without没有；不（做某事）prep.
surprised惊奇的；感觉意外的adj.
look forward to盼望；期待
hear from接到（某人的）信、电话等
housewarming乔迁聚会n.
opening开幕式；落成典礼n.
concert音乐会；演奏会n.
headmaster校长n.
event大事；公开活动；比赛项目n.
guest客人；宾客n.
calendar日历；日程表n.
daytime白天；日间n.
Ted特德（男名）
May梅（女名）
Vince文斯（男名）
Steen斯蒂恩（姓）
Jake杰克（男名）
Susan苏珊（女名）


Notes on the Text

1. I’m sorry. I’m not available. 真抱歉，我没有空。
 此句中的 available 表示 “有空；不忙；有时间交谈、聊天”，其后还可用 to do 引出具体的事情。

例如：

Are you available tomorrow morning? 明天早上你有空吗？
I’m afraid I’m not available to help with the school show on the 19th. 我怕是没空来帮着准备学校 19 号的演出了。

2. Sam isn’t leaving until next Wednesday. 萨姆要一直待到下周三才走。
 在英语中，not … until … 是一个常见句型，表示 “直到 … 才 …”。在口语中，还可使用 till 代替 until，构成 not … till … 结构。

又如：

Don’t leave today\s work till tomorrow. 不要把今天的事留到明天去做。
I didn’t go to bed last night until past midnight. 昨晚我国了午夜 12 点才睡。

3. Catch you on Monday! 礼拜一见！
 这是英语中道别的又一种说法，相当于 See you on Monday! 类似的说法还有：Catch/See you later!（回头见！）

4. Let’s have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th! 我们在（本月）28 号下周五为她举办一场惊喜聚会吧！
 surprise party 是西方国家常见的一种聚会形式，是一种旨在给人类带来惊喜的聚会。聚会往往围绕一个或若干主题人物而举办，聚会的举办者先会对主题人物保密，待其来到聚会现场之后才意外发现大家在为自己举行聚会，因而会十分惊讶和感激。还有一种 surprise party 并没有所谓的主题人物，而是旨在娱乐，参与者在聚会当中不断遭遇各种意外惊喜，欢乐不止。因此，surprise party 可译作 “惊喜聚会”。

5. I look forward to hearing from you all. 我期盼着你们的答复。
 look forward to 是一个固定的结构，表示 “期待；期盼”，其中 to 是介词，因此后面若使用动词，要使用其 -ing 形式。

又如：

I look forward to your reply. 我期待你的答复。
I’m really looking forward to seeing my little grandson again. 我好期待再次见到我的小孙子。

6. Hope you can make it! 希望你能参加（聚会）！
 此句中的 make it 是一个独立的表达方式，表示通过努力或经历困难后取得成功、完成某事，可译作 “成功；胜利”，但有时也要视语境及上下文灵活选用合理的词语进行翻译，此处便是如此。

又如：

If we run, we should make it. 要是我们跑的话，应该不会迟到。
Though it was difficult, they still made it. 虽然很难，但我们依然成功了。

7. Pleases reply in writing to this invitation by Friday, December 20th. 请于 12月20日星期五以书面方式回复此邀请。
 1）reply in writing 表示 “以书面的形式进行回复”。其中 reply 相当于 answer，但要比后者更加书面化且正式许多。此处介词 in 表示方式，相当于汉语 “用 … 方式（形式）” 的意思。
 2）reply 用作动词时，不直接跟宾语，须由介词 to 引入宾语的内容，构成 reply to … 结构。

例如：

Did you reply to these letters? 你回复这些来信了吗？

 3）在此句中，介词 by 意为 “截止至 …；… 之前；到 … 为止”。介词 before 也有 “… 之前” 的意思，但区别在于 before 不包含其后的时间，而 by 则包括。

试比较：

You should get your homework ready by Friday. Remember: Friday is the last day! 你应该最迟于星期五前把作业准备好。记住：周五是最后一天！
Can you come and meet me before Friday? I’ll be away early Friday morning. 你能在礼拜五前来见我一面吗？我周五一大清早就走啦。