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Introductions between people
2007-04-24 12:54:19 / 个人分类:基础学习
1.A: Mary, this is Joe's brother David.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间),DJ0Z \
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B; I'm very glad to meet you.
:?&Jh9a-}0C: It's a pleasure to meet you.
sL.m2N#n7Y0B: How do you like Texas so far?中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)v.g`
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C: It's really different from what I expected.
$m8Y9h#Qj/d&b2r/A.^0B: Don't worry. You'll get used to it in no time.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间):[_
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2.A: Mrs. Smith, I'd like to introduce a friend of mine, Peter.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)6~7y3w$g:r
B: Pleased to meet you.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)L'{aP@*Q,t
C: How do you do?中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间).q9Z(m:v8e{,kUC ^/m
B: I hope you're enjoying your stay here.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)"ws!t1`-J ?4R+w:Pr(X
C: If it weren't for the climate, I'd like it here very much.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)-^0]%W~4@4T$b|%BA"d
B: It always takes time to get used to a new place.
Special Greetings 节假日的问候 (来源:英语图片http://photo.englishcn.com)
There are eight national holidays celebrated in the United States: New Year's Day(Jan.), Washington's Birthday (Feb.), Memorial Day(May), the Fourth of July, Labor Day (Sep.),Veteran's Day(Nav.),Thanksgiving(Nov.) and Christmas (Dec.), In addition, there are many state and local holidays.
D%A:q:N8]h01. A: Merry Christmas!
0V,N-iI+I4ojA%G0B: The same to you!
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B: We're having some friends over. What are you doing?中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间) r2v-~6Bt \"o
A: Oh, I'm just going to take it easy. 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)F8H;b&|Z"t%z&L
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2. A: Happy New Year!
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A: Have you got any plans?
_KPm6d3X0B: Well, my family's away and I can't afford to do much. What about you?中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)*y$My8M#gank
A: Oh, I haven't decided what I'm going to do yet.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)$MQ(c~L$gz%r
Fe8L7Z2R,y-m0Meeting old friends 老友重逢
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1. A: I haven't seen you for ages. You haven't been sick, have you?中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)(J0w;lu/D
B: No, I've been in California for the past month.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间) UX.|2I7h/v Q6ZHp
A: How nice. Where were you exactly? 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间){pz.w(D?
B: San Diego. I got back yesterday.
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B![/K?/w/@_n*D02. A: Well, hello, stranger! Have you moved or something?
vd)|+CrY/@H!v0B: No, I went to California for a few weeks.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)4{|k6T.m$l T
A: Oh, really? Where did you go?
Mkdv0j)I4OIf0B: Los Angeles. I stayed with my brother.
Saying Goodbye 告别
When you're far from friends and family, you can keep in touch with them by letters, post cards, short notes or phone calls.
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lKZ#r%Q0B: What time are you going?中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)E5drm
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A: My plane leaves at 7:25.
T#a,K"ak0B; Well, goodbye and have a good trip!
@R*o|b%~Q_:U0A: Goodbye. Remember to look me up if you're ever in Washington.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)-idoB;\5aECu
2.A; I'm calling to say goodbye.
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B: Take care of yourself and don't forget to keep in touch.
sF6M-M8~c`0A: Goodbye. Thanks again for everything.
Saying Thank You 道谢 (来源:英语论坛http://bbs.englishcn.com)
When someone invites you for dinner, you can bring flowers, candy or a bottle of wine. Sometimes people send a thank you note to the host or hostess a few days after the event.
u7[x8T7~z)Z7F"M01.A: I really must be going now.
#`#TS'K3DV1Gp}!`t0B: But you just got here. Can't you stay a little longer?中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)o'Cj"o|PB6C
A: That's very nice of you, but I really can't.
vG;oN$R.{hN?7m0C5I0B: Well, it's too bad that you have to go.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)z"A4^l m Fs'L
A: Thanks very much. It was a great party!
1Pu@"wu*b'X(j0B: It was our pleasure. 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间).{R"q~#K
2.A: I really should be on my way.
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A: No. Thanks all the same.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)}H:NbU u'}.{7jA
B: Well, I'm sorry you have to leave so early.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)`x]q&zw^/M8k:Y
A: Thank you very much. We really had a good time.
KBP%whZ#EM(HM2^0B: Well, thank you for coming.
Asking People to Repeat 请人复述
As long as you ask politely, most people do not mind repeating something you didn't hear or understand. 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间);jJ"^)q|_m%\
1.A: I'm sorry, but I didn't catch what you said.
Y$B9B&o!E`Tu0B: I said, "Is there anything I can do?"
{/}:U)bp!O7j$wM0A: If it's not too much trouble, I would like some help.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)](\W8T,m
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B: It's no trouble at all. I'll carry this suitcase for you. 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)N Ov{.i]Dt
2.A: I beg your pardon?
|Z(Cw1S6^B:@ez6_$I&l0B: I said, "Do you need any help?"
,U\cq~sK%k1v mNy[0A: That's very nice of you. I guess I could use some help.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)8Nv%U(m[&H~
B: Just tell me what you'd like me to do.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)A[
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Asking Favors 求助
When you ask for things, it is important to be polite. The intonation that you use in making your request is as important as what you actually say. When you think someone will refuse your request, you can ask the question in such a way that the refusal does not cause embarrassment. 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)h9v"})cgG
1. A: Would you mind if I borrowed your car?
^e+c-d0sZ NLL0B: Well, when exactly?
/?hTUk6P?0A: Until Monday or Tuesday of next week.
$P\Aa$~_su[0B: I'm sorry, but it's just not possible.
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P&n g"Z]Q2SPk0A: Until next weekend, if that's OK.
%vP*q1XxH,P0B: Let me think it over, and I'll let you know later.
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~#b nrD ^d#?0Friends often compliment one another on clothes, especially if the clothes are new.
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1.A: What a beautiful sweater!
?2z6|$wm0B: Do you think it looks good on me?
GwxK/s2A'V(t0A: Yes, and it goes beautifully with your pants.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间) [@+Owk:e8L
B: You won't believe it, but it was really cheap.
!Bz;c'E8^H0A: I wish I could find one just like it. (来源:英语聊天室http://chat.EnglishCN.com)
.n [.?c^02.A: I like your new coat.
+D4q%A]yK.D_6f0B: Do you think it fits OK?
8@zV-JPs:^(?Q@0A: Yes. It looks terrific!
$W*y&S.PK"K g0B: I bought it at half price.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)#h9OnG.c`o O8~
A: You were lucky to find it.
"}!|(Y?1p t1Rm*M'e0Apologizing 道歉
&e'V,A)e0\&c0Sometimes it is necessary to tell someone bad news gently.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)qQ9X#l qG0u1U
1.A: I'm afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth.
(Y5Q2^*QO*r\e0B: Oh, don't worry about it.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间).K [PI_~T#ls1U
A: I want to apologize. Is there anything I can do?中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)$h
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B: Just forget about it. I never did like it anyway. 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)+ywU@AF!}I
2.A: I'm sorry, but I can't find the book you lent me.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)?r}w2V*V%Th
B: That's OK.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)+R4^L}GC9JC)?R
A: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one.中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)8M8?:zHu'dB{'R A7e(et
B: No. Don't be silly. I wouldn't dream of letting you do that.
Making Friends 交朋友
V$Z8Z Y7msa8U0When making new friends, there are usually three parts to the conversation you will have with your new friend. The first is the greeting. In this part, you and your new friend will greet each other and tell each other your names. The second part is the conversation. Sometimes the conversation is small talk and some times the conversation is about important matters, such as business. "Small talk" is an American slang term. It means that the conversation is about matters that are not very important.
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In this conversation, Thin will introduce himself and his wife to Jim, their new neighbor.
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Agent: Hi! Welcome to Rental Property Management. How may I help you?
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0G*VR{3vMf3j-`.~#Hx0Agent: Okay. If you have a seat, one of our rental agents will be with you in a moment.
Bill: Thank you.
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Bill: Hi, I'm Bill Harrington. 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间):|lW0QC
Ann: Hi, Mr. Harrington. So that we will be able to match your needs better, I would like to ask you a few questions before I show you what we have available. First, what price range were you interested in? 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)O;g1C'y)g'G{$b)u
Bill: Somewhere between $400-$450 a month.
c$Mk h Pq'^3ry0Ann: Okay. Did you have a specific location in mind?
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I%D#o2C8{0Bill: Well, I would like to live somewhere near the university. Or at least on a bus line.
'N+fdgq'~0Ann: And when would you like to move in? 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)e&h+`SV
Bill: On the first of the month.
+H%j?Dst ri}0Ann: Okay. Are there any other amenities which you would like to have? For example, a dishwasher, a balcony, a swimming pool or central air conditioning?
Y;\epke0Bill: I would definitely like to have a dishwasher, and with summers like these, central air! A balcony is not that important. Oh, yes, and two bathrooms would be nice. 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)BD,OL"Y l
Ann: Okay. Here are photos of the apartments we have available, which fit your preferences.
Bill: Thank you. This one on Broadway Avenue looks nice. I would like to see that one. And the one on Main Street.
_UKka'{K0Ann: Sure. Let me get the keys and we will go look at them. If you choose to rent one of them, we will need a damage deposit of $250. You will be responsible for all the utilities. You can sign a lease today, if you like. 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)y$aD,P%L+ysF
Bill: Great! Thank you. (来源:英语论坛http://bbs.englishcn.com)
At the Library中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)ubB"Wc#oqe.^a
Librarian: Can I help you? 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)@OM
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Natalie: Yes. I am a bit confused. My sociology class is supposed to read a chapter in a book called Sociology and the Modern Age. According to the syllabus, the book is in the library, but I haven't been able to find it.
-P3W`eW/|\*I$~"Wf0Librarian: Do you have your syllabus with you? May I see it? 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)&Kr2p
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Natalie: Yes, uh.... I put it in the front of my sociology notebook. Oh, here it is.
VT$y XV(`N1h3SP0Librarian: Let me see. Oh yes. Your professor has placed this book on reserve. That means you cannot find it on the shelves in its usual place. You need to go to a special room called the reserve room. It's down the hall and to the right. 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)%N\o@:CRo1c!` v%]
Natalie: I'm sorry - I still don't understand what you mean by on reserve. 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)
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Librarian: You see, your professor wants every one in the class to read the chapter. If one student removes the book from the library, it is likely that none of the other students will have the opportunity to read it. So, your professor has insured that all students have the opportunity to read it by placing it on reserve.
Natalie: So, will I be able to find this book? 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间).[0B"X[ Ce9o'se
Librarian: Yes, when a book is on reserve, a student can go to the reserve room and ask the reserve librarian for the book. The student can have the book for a few hours, and he or she MUST read it in the library during that time. That way, the book stays in the library, and all students have a chance to read it. 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)3xs'Zyt0l
Natalie: Okay. Thank you. I understand now.
"Nq^ S5as0Librarian: Will there be anything else? 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)vH%V.n5x8~-e8\
Natalie: No! I am on my way to the reserve room. Thanks again!
Asking for the Way 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)}*h?)s] dy8`|!D
Visitor: Can you tell me how to reach the bank please?
2R5IKM;TzD'V'?0Policeman: Which bank? There are two: the Allied Irish Bank and the Bank of Ireland. 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)n:u8]7d~m_
Visitor: I have an AIB pass card and I want to withdraw money from the bank. 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间)W8}5ZJ
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Policeman: You need to go to the Allied Irish Bank which is near the local shopping center, Dunnes Stores.
/rhQiy:W0Visitor: How do I get there. I have no knowledge of this area.
pY"^:H-^u9P0Policeman: Cross the road and turn left at the other side. Walk along the footpath until you reach the traffic lights. You will see a shopping center on the right hand side. Walk across the road and turn right after the shopping center. Keep going straight for about 100m and the bank is to your left.
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Policeman: It's not so complicated. It's about five minutes walk from here. I can draw a map for you if you wish.
to Z3kKf/i0Visitor: Oh, I would really appreciate that. By the way will I be going North or South ?
Policeman: You will be going northwards. You are now in the Western part of the city and the Allied Irish Bank is situated in the North East. Here's a rough sketch of the area.
A VISIT TO THE ADVISOR 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间):Fa4SS]
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Student: You wanted to see me? 中国英语博客基地(English Blogs-英语麦当劳博客空间))oaG*v;L}H5]b"r
Advisor: That's right. We need to have a serious talk.
TIMA:ml;?2Jd]0Student: About what?
(_(^+Vl(h0Advisor: Your attendance--or rather, lack of it.
#h g7Cc#t5@j8X?k7_0Student: OK, so I've ditched class a few times . . .
j Cy R,P0Advisor: A few times? I've been told you've missed six out of eight times in two different classes! That's really setting yourself up to fail.
c4]v4~5_&@;P0Student: Oh, come on. Those classes are really boring!
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Student: What's the big deal about missing some classes?
