Unit 12 You’re supposed to shake hands.

and to read learning english!

a: learning english? am i have to learn english here?

b: yes, you have to learn english, too. if you don’t, you will fail the english exams.

a: but i am a native speaker of english!

b: but you are poor at english grammar! there are lots of grammar items in the english exam.

a: but i can listen, speak, read and write in english. is that not enough?

b: i don’t know. but you have to take the 4th, the 6th and the 8th level english exams.

a: all right. i agree to take all those exams in english, and on grammar.

b: and to phone someone you say say, “ni hao, i’m …”

a: “ni hao, i’m …”

b: right. you are learning fast. you are smart.

a: what about visiting someone’s place?

b: call first, and knock at the door.

a: what should i do to make plans with friends?

b: discuss the plan with them. call to make changes before it is too late.

a: do i have to be on time?

b: it depends. you have to be on time for school. and you don’t have to be on time for meals by yourselves.

a: that’s also the same as we do back at britain.

a: and giving gifts? i hear that you give many gifts on many occasions.

b: yes, we do. but you can’t give gifts to the teachers in order

to pass the exams, and the english grammar exams! 

closing down by competing

to end this english class you are supposed to take a

competition. you are supposed to say as many sentences withthe structure: supposed to ＋ infinitive as possible. now go ahead in pairs. the winner will be given a big, wonderful gift.