1. Listening - 5, 24 + 1 By May 20

1. Listening
    5. CLB5L Listen to a co-worker, friend or classmate's likes and dislikes regarding the organization of an upcoming social event to respond and contribute ideas.
        1. What are the facts mentioned in the voicemail?

•  Susan, not excited, Boss organizing, potluck, bring food, big hassle, crazy, bring in for potluck, call back or text, stress，change diaper, kid.

        2. Is the tone formal or casual?

• The tone is casual.

        3. What is the relationship between the caller and recipient?

• They are colleagues.

        4. What is the feeling of the caller? How do you know?

•  The caller was upset. He was not excited; He thought the potluck was a big hassle: He was crazy for the stress thinking about potluck.

        5. Write a short SMS/WeChat/Whatsapp text to respond to this voicemail. You may offer criticism, help, or suggestions, e.g. a joint effort or to share the cost of the potluck.

• Hi ***, I am sorry for replying late. I know your kid need more time to take care. Sometimes, you feel no good. Everything will be better. Don't think about the potluck. I 'd like to bring in two kind of food for us. see you soon, have a good day. 

        6. Ask yourself: Did you identify specific factual details and implied meanings; formal and casual style and register; language functions; emotional states from tone and intonation; the situation and relationships between speakers; and feelings such as interest, likes/dislikes, preferences.

•  Whatever, I need to find keywords. I think formal and casual situation are different to understand.