和Emily一起练口语（附中英双语字幕）

A: Hello, May I speak to Mr Smith?你好，我可以和史密斯先生说话吗？B: May I have your name?你叫什么名字？A: This is Rachel speaking. 我叫瑞秋。B: Hold on, please. I am sorry that he is out of the office right now. He is meeting an important people. Could you call him later or leave a message?请稍等。很抱歉，他现在不在办公室。他去会见一个重要的人物，你晚点再打电话还是留言？A: Okay. Let me leave a message for him, but it is just a little complicated. I am Mr Smith's friend. I was supposed to meet Mr Smith for dinner at 7:30 at the Hilton with a friend of us, Miss Green. 好吧，我给他留言吧。但是有些复杂，我本来要在七点半和我们的一个朋友格林小姐在希尔顿酒店和史密斯先生共进晚餐。B: Miss Green...at 7:30 at the Hilton, okay.格林小姐...在七点半希尔顿酒店，好的。A: But Miss Green's flight arrived late, so I need to pick her up at the airport now. Please tell him that the time is changed to eight.但是格林小姐的飞机晚点了，所以我现在需要去机场接他，请告诉他时间改成八点了。B: OK. May I have your telephone number?好的，你能告诉我你的电话号码吗？A: 547-556-379.B: Is there anything else you would like me to tell Mr Smith?你还想让我告诉史密斯先生什么吗？A: Please tell him not to take reservations for dinner. I have already done it.请告诉他，不要为晚餐订位，我已经订过了。B: Got it.好的。A: That's all, thank you, good bye.就这些，谢谢，再见。

A: We are going to travel abroad during the summer vacation, are you with us?我们打算暑假去国外旅行，你和我们一起吗？B: It's still a month away. Have you planned it already?你暑假还有一个月呢，你们已经计划好了吗？A: Yes, Sophie and I have long wished to go to Thailand. We want to experience the tropical climate there, but also to taste the tropical fruits. 是的，我和索菲娅早就想去泰国了。我们想体验一下那里的热带气候，更想品尝一下那里的水果。B: My mouth water is flowing out. By the way, I don't have a passport to go to Thailand.我的口水都要流出来了。对了，去泰国需要护照，我还没有呢。A: What? You don't have a passport. It's ridiculous.什么，你竟然没有护照，这太可笑了。B: I have no intention of going abroad. So, do I still have time to apply?我一直没有出国打算，所以我现在申请来得及吗？A: That's pretty bad. Because you have to apply for a visa and the visa process is a little troublesome. You need a passport first.够呛的，因为还要办理签证，签证程序有点麻烦，而且需要你有护照。B: I can get my passport in two weeks and then I should be able to get a visa before summer vacation. Do you agree?两个星期我就可以拿到护照了，然后在暑假前应该可以办好签证，你说呢？A: God bless you. We'd better do some travel strategy.愿上帝保佑你吧，我们最好做一些旅行攻略。B: Yes, we can also join a tour group. 对，我们也可以报一个旅行团。

propose to sb向某人求婚Would you like to share the rest of life with me?Do you want to grow old with me together? 你愿意和我共度余生吗？get down on one knee单膝下跪A: You know how I feel about you. I have fallen in love with you. I want to share the rest of my life with you. So I want to ask you a very important question.你知道我对你的感觉，我已经深深地爱上了你。我想和你共度余生，因此我想问你一个很重要的问题。B: OK, but why are you getting down on one knee?好吧，但是你为什么要单膝下跪呢？A: Will you marry me?你愿意嫁给我吗？B: Is this an offer of marriage?你这是在求婚吗？A: Yes, I'm kind of serious. I want you to know that I've made this decision after a lot of thought. I am convinced that we are made for each other. 是的，我是认真的，我想让你知道，我慎重考虑过了，咱们俩是天生的一对。B: I know. But I'm not ready for..我知道，可是我还没有准备好。A: We can have a lavish wedding if you accept my proposal. I really love you and want you to be my wife.如果你答应我的求婚，我们可以举行盛大的婚礼。我真的很爱你，想让你成为我的妻子。B: You're really nice. Your way does touch my heart. 你人真的很好，你真的很让我感动。A: So, will you marry me?那么你愿意嫁给我吗？B: It's not a proper time for marriage, we have only been on three dates. 现在还不是结婚的时候，我们只约会了三次。A: If you don't mind, I want you to  think of it for more time.如果可以的话，我希望你再多考虑考虑。B: I will. 我会的。

A: Have you finished eating?你吃完了吗？B: Not yet. The food in this restaurant is excellent. I'm still working on it.还没有，这个餐厅的时候真的很好吃，我还在吃呢。A: Take your time. We have enough time to go to the cinema. Would you like some drink?慢慢来，我们有足够的时间去电影院，你要来点喝的吗？B: No, thank you. I have had enough. Let me pay for the bill today.不谢谢了，我已经吃饱了，今天让我买单吧。A: No, this is my treat, please give me the bill.不，今天我请客，请把账单给我吧。B: It's unfair. What about we separate the bill?那就不公平了，要不我们各自付？A: Please let me pay the bill. You paid last time because I didn't have any cash on me. Remember?让我买单吧，因为我身上没有带现金，上次就是你买单，还记得吗？B: Oh, come on. I almost forgot. 算了吧，我已经忘记了。A: Could I have the Bill, please?能把账单给我吗？C: Here is your bill. Would you like to pay in cash or by the credit card?这是您的账单，您用现金付账，还是用信用卡？A: I want to pay by a credit card. Does the bill include the charge for drinks?我想刷卡付款，这包括酒水的费用了吗？C: Yes. The total amount is 187 dollars.是的，总共是187美元。A: Here is 200 dollars. You don't need to give me the change, thank you.这是200美元，你不用给我找零钱，谢谢。C: My pleasure. Welcome to our restaurant next time. 不用谢，欢迎您再来。

A: Hurry up. It's seven o'clock now. We will be late.快点，已经七点了，我们要迟到了。B: Don't worry. We have an appointment at nine. We still have plenty of time.别着急，我们的约定是在九点，我们还有足够的时间。A: If you don't get up, we will certainly be late.如果你不起床，我们肯定会迟到的。B: I slept late last night. I'm still sleepy. Let me sleep another half an hour, please.我昨晚睡晚了，我还很困呢。让我再睡半个小时吧，求你了。A: No way, you should get up and have breakfast.没门，你应该起床吃早饭了。B: I'm not going to have breakfast. I'm going to sleep. You can prepare for the picnic first and weak me up in half an hour.我不吃早饭了，我要睡觉。你可以先为野餐做准备，半个小时后叫我。A: I'll drive later and you can sleep in the car. We have to set out early. There may be a traffic jam in the city today. 呆会儿我开车，你可以在车里睡。我们得早点出发，今天市里可能会有点堵车。B: Well, I'm getting up now. You're too verbose. Pass me my  sportswear.好吧，我现在就起床，你太啰嗦了，把我的运动服递给我。A: The temperature is a little low outside today. You'd better wear more.今天外面的温度有点低，你最好穿的多一点。B: Okay, I'll wear a coat. 好吧，我穿一件外套。

As soon as I closed my eyes I will fall asleep. 我闭上眼睛就睡着了I was kept awake by the noise last night. 昨晚的吵闹声，吵得我睡不着I had a sound sleep and didn't hear anything. 我睡得很香，什么也没有听到Are you going to stay up late. 你打算熬夜不睡觉吗I had a pain that kept me awake all night. 我疼得整夜睡不着觉A: Jack, you don't look refreshed. Didn't you sleep well last night?杰克，你看起来没有精神，昨晚没睡好吗？B: You're right. I stayed up late last night because I was writing a report. 你说对了，我昨晚熬夜了，因为我在写一份报告。A: No wonder. But staying up late is bad for health. Why don't you write the report the next day?难怪，但是熬夜对健康不好，为什么不在第二天写报告呢？B: I have to give the report to the manager when I go to work today, so the time is limited. 今天我上班的时候就要把报告交给经理了，所以时间很紧。A: I got it. You must be sleepy right now.明白了，你现在肯定很困吧。B: I'm used to sleeping late. What about you? Did you sleep well?我已经习惯晚睡了，你呢，你睡得好吗？A: Yeah, I sheldom go to bed after twelve, so I have plenty of sleep every day and sleeping late is bad for my skin, which I care a lot about. 是的，我很少在十二点之后睡觉，所以我每天都有充足的睡眠，而且晚睡对皮肤不好，就是我很在意的。B: It's true that women always care about it.的确，女性总是很在意这件事。A: Why don't you go to bed earlier. Not only is it good for health, it also makes you more efficient at work.你为什么不早点睡觉呢？不仅对健康有益，还能让你工作更有效率。B: I have tried, but I couldn't fall asleep. 我尝试过，但是总是睡不着。

A: Hi, Alex. Welcome to my birthday party. 你好，Alex. 欢迎来到我的生日派对。B: Hi. Happy birthday. Here is a present for you.你好，生日快乐，这是给你的礼物。A: Oh, it's so kind of you. What is it?你太好了，这是什么？B: Why don't you open and see?打开看看就知道了。A: It is a big surprise. A dress. Look at this beautiful dress. Peter, thank you very much.好大的惊喜，一个裙子，瞧着漂亮的裙子。彼得，非常谢谢你。B: You're welcome. Do you like this color?别客气，你喜欢这个颜色么？A: Of course. Pink, my favorite color. How do you know my favorite color?当然，粉红色我最喜欢的颜色，你怎么知道我最喜欢的颜色的？B: You always wear pink clothes.你总是穿粉红色的衣服。A: Oh, wonderful. 太棒了。

A: Hi, Bill. I'm doing my homework but I'm afraid that I forgot some of it. Could you please tell me about it?你好，比尔。我正在做作业，但是恐怕我忘了一些作业了，你能告诉我吗？B: Of course, which subject?当然可以，哪个学科？A: English and Chinese. 英语和汉语。B: Oh, English homework is to memorize the new words in Lesson 16 and finish the exercises. 英语作业就是记住16课的新单词，并且完成练习。A: Oh, I see. Thank you very much. What about Chinese?我知道了，非常感谢，那语文作业呢？B: Chinese homework is to recite the poem we learned today and preview the article on page 48.汉语作业就是背诵我们今天学习的诗，并且预习48页的文章。A: Oh, I have remembered. The last task is to find information about planting tea on the Internet, right?我想起来了，最后的任务就是找到在网络上种茶叶的信息，对吗？B: Yes, that's right. And this is all for today 's homework. 是的，对的，这就是今天的作业。A: Thank you very much, Bill.非常感谢你，比尔。B: You're welcome. See you tomorrow. 不客气，明天见。

A: What's going on?最近怎么样？B: Nothing much, just the usual. Why do you ask?没什么新鲜的，老样子。为什么这么问？A: Your nose is running and you seem like you have a fever.你在流鼻涕，你看起来像是在发烧。 B: How do you know?你怎么知道的？A: I can see your symptoms. We should go to see a doctor. I will teach you some Emergency English on the drive to the hospital.从你的症状看出来的，我们应该去看医生。去医院的路上我会教你一些急诊英语。B: Great. I hope the English-speaking doctor can help me.太好了。我希望那个说英语的医生能帮我。C: Please tell me about your symptoms. 请把你的症状告诉我。B: My nose is constantly running. I have a fever and I vomited a few times. Do you think it is a cold? 我老流鼻涕、发烧、还吐了好几次。您觉得我这是感冒吗？C: Sorry to say, no. I think it might be the flu. 不是，我想可能是流感。B: Is the flu more serious than a cold? 流感比感冒更严重吗？ C: Correct. The flu that is going around is rather bad. 是的。流感四处传染，更糟。 B: My friend Mary was also vomiting yesterday. Do you think she gave the flu to me?我的朋友玛丽昨天也吐了，是她传染给我的吗？C: Maybe. You should come into to the hospital ASAP. (As Soon As Possible)可能。你应该尽快来医院。

A: Have you finished eating?你吃完了吗？B: Not yet, what's up?还没，怎么了？A: Is it your turn to wash the dishes today?今天轮到你洗碗了吗？B: No, it's 's Jenny. 不是，是珍妮。A: Jenny is not at home today, can you help me clean up the dishes?但是珍妮今天不在家，你能帮我收拾碗筷吗？B: No way, I can help you wash the vegetables, but I don't like washing the dishes. You know, I hate washing dishes.不可能，我帮你洗菜，但是我不愿意洗盘子。你知道的，我讨厌洗盘子。A: I know. If you had to wash the dishes or cook. Which would you choose?我知道。假如你必须洗盘子和做饭，你会选哪样？B: I'd rather cook than wash the dishes. 我宁愿做饭，也不想洗盘子。A: Alright, let's make a deal. If you wash the dishes today, I'll give you an extra five dollars for your pocket money. Is it ok?这样吧，我们来做个交易。如果你今天洗盘子的话，我会给你额外五美元，作为你的零花钱，怎么样？B: No, at least ten dollars. 不行，最少十美元。A: Done. By the way. If I find a stain on the plate, I'll take away your pocket money. 成交。顺便说一下，如果我发现盘子上有污渍的话，我就会没收你的零花钱。B: Okay, but as I see it, you will find a way to take my ten dollars.可以，不过在我看来，你一定会想办法拿走我的十美元。A: No, I'm a man of my word. And your father can testify it. What's more, remember to put clean dishes in the cupboard. 不会的，我是一个说话算数的人，你爸爸可以作证。另外，记得把干净的盘子放进橱柜里。B: Fair enough. By the way, where's our new detergent?好的，对了，我们的新洗涤剂在哪里？A: It's on the right side of the cabinet. 就在橱柜的右侧。

Glad you could make it很高兴你能来Mike made it to a hospital迈克抵达一家医院。make it成功达成某事John made it as a professional basketball player.约翰成功当上了职业篮球员。bite the bullet忍痛开始解决某事A: Wow, I love your new home. Thanks for inviting me over to take a look. 哇，我好喜欢你的新家，谢谢你邀请我来参观。B: Glad you could make it. Make yourself at home.很高兴你能来，别客气。A: Thanks. After seeing your cool new apartment, it's gotten me thinking. I should bite the bullet and buy a house too.谢谢，看到你这间炫酷的新公寓后，我开始思索了，我也该忍痛买房了。B: Great idea.这点子不错。A: How do I go about it? I wouldn't know where to start.我该怎么做呢？我不知道从哪儿开始。B: The most important things are location location and location.最重要的是就是地点，地点和地点。A: You sure did choose a great location——next door to a park and a five minute-walk from a school.你的确选了一个很棒的地点在公园旁边，而且离学校五分钟的路程。B: Well, I've been flipping houses for years, so I have a lot of experience choosing the best locations to buy properties. 是的，我炒房已经好几年了，所以选择最好的地段购买房地产，这方面我经验丰富。

tell on sb告发某人；打某人小报告Good friends don't tell on each other.好朋友不会打对方小报告。Ground将某人禁足Sally got home at 2 AM last night and her dad grounded her for a week.萨利昨夜凌晨两点才回家，她爸爸将她禁足一个星期。A: Give me back my cellphone.把我手机还给我B: Not until you return the ten dollars that you owe me 除非你把欠我的十美元还我A: I gave it back. Now, return my cellphone, or I'll tell on you.我早就还了，现在把我的手机还回来，不然我就去告状B: Nobody likes a tattletale——especially a tattletale that's also a thief. 没有人喜欢打小报告的人，尤其是那个打小报告的人，还是个小偷A: I'm not a thief. I gave you back the ten dollars yesterday. I put it under your pillow.我才不是小错，我昨天就还你，那是美元了，我放在你的枕头底下了B: Well. it's not there now. See!这个嘛，他不在那儿，你看A: Not the pillow on your bed, the spare pillow in your wardrobe.不是，你床上的枕头，是你衣橱里那个备用枕头B: Oh. You should have said so.你应该早说。A: I did say so.我说了呀。B: No, you didn't.不，你没有。A: Keep it down, will you? 声音小点，好吗？B: It's you that's raising your voice, not me.你才是那个大声嚷嚷的人，不是我A: Yes, you are.就是你。B: No, I'm not.不是我。A: If Mom hears us bickering, she will ground us both. 如果妈妈听到我们在斗嘴，他会把我们两个都禁足。

A: Hello, Maxwell's Steakhouse. Trudy speaking. How may I help you?你好，马克斯韦尔牛排馆，我是特鲁迪，有什么可以为您服务的吗？B: I am terribly sorry, but I need to cancel a reservation I made for this evening.实在非常抱歉，我需要取消今晚的预约。A: Oh, that's unfortunate. Under what name was the reservation made?那真是遗憾，请问订位的名字是？B: Mr. Lai.赖先生。A: Oh, there are actually two Mr. Lais listed tonight.实际上名单中有两位赖先生。B: That's right. The other reservation was made by my brother. We had a breakdown in communication and we both made reservations for the same night.没错，另一个是我弟弟定的，我们没沟通好，所以我们在同一晚上都订了位。A: And you want to cancel one of the reservations.因此，你想要取消其中的一个预约。B: That's correct.是的。A: I'll cancel one of them, but I'm sorry to inform you that we charge $100 for cancellations.我会取消其中一个，可是因为取消的缘故，我很抱歉告诉您，我们会收100美元。B: You can't be serious. That's daylight robbery.你不是在开玩笑吧，这根本是光天化日下抢劫A: I'm sorry sir. It's management policy. May I have your credit card number？对不起先生，这是管理部门的规定。请问您的银行卡卡号多少？B: No, you can't! Just cancel both reservations. 不，你不能这样，把两个订位都取消吧。

A: Good morning, my name is Teresa. I have a 10AM booking. 早上好，我叫特里萨，我有早上十点的预约。B: Hi, Teresa. I'm Mannie. I'll be your head beautician today. Have you ever been to our salon before?嗨，特里萨，我叫蔓妮。我是今天为您服务的主要美容师。您之前来过我们沙龙吗？A: Yes, I usually just get a manicure, but today is my birthday, so my husband is paying for a full treatment. 来过，我通常只是来做个手部护理，不过今天是我的生日，所以我丈夫会帮我付全身疗程的费用。B: Lucky you. And happy birthday. Now take a seat and relax while I massage your head and shoulders.真幸运，祝您生日快乐。那您挑个位子坐下来，我帮你按摩头部和肩膀，您放松就好。A: Thanks, Mannie.谢谢，曼妮。B: When I finish, my assistant, Maxine, will give you a pedicure, while I give you a manicure. Then our makeup artist , Donnie, will give you a facial and apply your makeup. I promise that by the time we are through, you'll feel totally invigorated. 当结束按摩后，我的助手马克辛将会给您做足部保养，同时我会帮您做手部保养。接着我们的化妆师唐尼会帮你做脸，并帮你化妆。我跟您保证，经过这些疗程后，你会感到全身焕然一新。A: Just thinking about it is relaxing me.光是想想就让我开始放松了。B: Are you sure it's not my massage?你确定不是因为我按摩的原因？A: Yes, that too. 的确也有。

In light of/In view of/Considering/Seeing the fact that your expectations were not met, I'll bend the rules and give you a full refund. 鉴于...由于...A: Hello, I'd like to return this woolen sweater. 你好，我想退还这件羊毛衫。B: Do you have the receipt?您有收据吗？A:Yes, it's in a box.有，在盒子里。B: Would you like to try on a larger size?您想试穿大一号的吗？A: No, thanks. I just want my money back.不了，谢谢，我只想把钱拿回来。B: We don't provide refunds, although I'll be happy to exchange your purchase.我们不退款，不过我很乐意更换您的商品。A: If that's the case, can I try on a different style, please?若是如此，请问我可以试穿不同的款式吗？B: Items can only be exchanged for those of the same style.只有相同款式的商品才可以更换。A: I don't want the same style. Not only were the arms too tight, but the body was too baggy. If I get a larger size, the arms might be alright, but the body will be even looser.我不想要相同的款式衣服，不仅袖子太窄，而且衣身太宽松。如果我拿大一号的，袖子或许没问题，但衣身会更松垮。B: In light of the fact that your expectations were not met, I'll bend the rules and give you a full refund. 先生，由于您的期望落空，我这就放宽规定，给您全额退款。

consider it done.Your wish is my command.A: I'm sorry, but I can't go to the movies with you tonight. Because I have so many chores and must run a few errands.很抱歉，我今天晚上不能陪你看电影，因为我有好多家务事得做，还必须跑几个地方办事。B: That's okay. I understand. What do you need to do?没关系，我了解你需要做什么呢？A: I need to pick something up for dinner on the way home. Then I must prepare the school lunches for my two sisters. Oh, I'm so busy.我得在回家路上买做晚餐的东西，然后我得替两个妹妹准备学校的午餐。啊，我好忙啊。B: Maybe I can come over and help out?我或许可以过来帮一把。A: Really? Could you? I need some dry cleaning picked up.真的吗？你可以吗？我需要有人去拿干洗的衣服。B: Consider it done. Anything else?包在我身上，还有别的事吗？A: Could you hang out the washing?你可以把洗好的衣服拿去外面凉吗？B: Not a problem.没问题。A: And wash the dishes?还有可以洗碗盆吗？B: Just call me the human dishwasher.叫我人肉洗碗机就好。A: Great, maybe I will have time to see a movie tonight. 太棒了，今晚我或许有空可以看电影了。

point sb in the direction of....指引某人去...的方向Could you point me in the direction of the library?你可以告诉我去图书馆的方向吗？be around the corner在附近The shop where I often shop is around the corner.我常逛的店就在附近。A: Excuse me, I'm lost. Could you point me in the direction of Bridge Street, please?不好意思，我迷路了，可以麻烦你告诉我去大桥街的路吗？B: Sure, it's not too far from here. In fact, it's just around the corner.没问题，那里离这儿不远。事实上就在附近。A: You're a lifesaver. I've been driving in circles for ages. 你真是救命恩人，我已经开车绕了很久。B: You should've made a left-hand turn a few streets back. Do a U-turn and take the third street on the right. It's called Gary street. There's a gas station on the corner, you can't miss it. 你该在几条节前就左转。你先回转，接着在第三条街口右转，那条街叫做格雷间，有个加油站就在转角处，很好找的。A: U turn. ..third on the right.回转...第三条街右转。B: Make your way along Gary street all the way to the end. It ends at Bridge Street.沿着格雷街一直走下去，走到底结尾就是大桥街。A: All the way to the end. Thanks a million, I really appreciate it.走到底，太感谢你了，我真的非常感激。B: Glad to help. Have a great day. 很开心能帮上忙，祝你有美好的一天。

Very funny真好笑What a bright idea.这个点子真棒。What a lovely mess.这里乱的真是美不胜收。Pigs might fly.猪还会飞呢。A: Do you have this T-shirt in a small size?这件T恤有没有小号的？B: We do have the same style in a small size, but unfortunately, not in white. 同样款式的，我们的确有小号，但可惜不是白色的。A: Which colors do you have?你们有哪些颜色的？B: Let me see. We have them in apricot, lemon, and mint. 让我想一想，我们有杏黄色，柠檬色和薄荷色的。A: I want to wear the T-shirt, not eat it.我想穿那件T恤，并不想把它吃掉。B: Ha, very funny. Fashion labels like to describe garments creatively. The T-shirts are orange, yellow and green.哈哈，真好笑，时装品牌都喜欢把服装描述的很有创意。这件T恤是橘色，黄色和绿色的。A: Can I try on the banana T-shirt, thanks?我可以试穿那件香蕉似的T恤吗，谢谢？B: If you mean the yellow one, then that's the lemon color.如果你的意思是黄色的，那么就是柠檬色的。A: I know. I was just being silly.我知道，我只是在装傻。B: I'll show you to a fitting room. Right this way.我这就带你到试衣间这边请。A: Can I try on all three colors?我可以试穿这三种颜色吗？B: Certainly. Here you are.当然行，拿去吧。

A: How long have you been watching T.V.?你看电视多久了？B: About 10 hours.大概十个小时。A: You need to get a job!你需要找份工作。B: Why? You and dad make so much money.为什么？你和爸爸赚了好多钱。A: You can't just sit around all day.你不能每天这样坐着。B: But I'm not good at anything.但是我没有擅长的东西。A: Everyone is good at something.每个人都有自己擅长的。B: Well, I'm good at watching T.V.恩，我擅长看电视。A: Why don't you become a T.V. critic?你为什么不成为一个电视评论家？B: I would love to watch T.V. and write great reviews!我喜欢看电视，写出很棒的评论。A: See? You are good at something.看，你还是擅长某些事情的。B: Thanks, Mom. I'll start looking for jobs now.谢谢，妈妈。我现在开始找工作。

traffic jam交通堵塞be caught up in a traffic jamget stuck in a traffic jam遇到交通堵塞VIP=very important person非常重要的人；贵宾expect等待；期待expect a visit/call from sb等待来自某人的来访/电话We were expecting him yesterday.我们昨天一直在等他。Are you expecting visitors?你在等客人吗？A: Sorry to be late, I was caught up in a traffic jam. Am I the last guest to arrive?很抱歉迟到了，我遇到了交通堵塞。我是最后一个来的客人吗？B: Yes, VIPs always are. It's quite all right. You're a very important person at this party.是的，贵宾总是姗姗来迟，所以很正常。你是这次聚会非常重要的人。A: Oh, please don't.请别这样说。B: I was just kidding. We've been expecting you the whole time. 我只是开了个玩笑，我们都在等你呢。

can't hold a candle to..不能...比；逊色于...I can't hold a candle to Tom. 我不能和汤姆相提并论。This one is good, but. It can't hold a candle to that one. 这个不错，但是不能和那个比。She is pretty good, but she can't hold a candle to her mother. 她很漂亮，但是还是不及她妈妈。A: Look, Tom got an "A", but you just got a "C".瞧瞧，汤姆得了个A，而你只得了C。B: I can't hold a candle to Tom.我不能和汤姆相提并论。A: Why? Both of you are taught by the same teacher.为什么？你们都是同一个老师教的。B: Because he is smarter than me. 因为他比我聪明。

samosa萨摩撒三角饺poppadom印度炸圆面包片dahl（一种印度菜肴，用豆，豌豆或小扁豆煮成）A: We were really lucky. We got the last available table for two and we didn't even have a reservation. Did you see the long lines behind us?我们真的很幸运。我们订了最后一张两人桌，甚至都没有预订。你看到我们身后的长队了吗？B: Yeah, glad that we didn't have to wait long, I'm starving. 是的，很高兴我们不用等太久，我饿死了。A: Let's take a look at the menu, so we can order. Do you want to choose an appetizer for us to share? 让我们看一下菜单，这样我们就可以点菜了。你想选一个开胃菜我们一起吃吗？B: What would you rather have? Samosas or poppadoms? 你想要什么？萨莫萨三角饺还是（印度）油炸薄饼？A: I heard that one of their specialties is the samosa. 我听说他们的特产之一是萨莫萨三角胶。B: Well, let's get a plate of those then. 那我们来一盘。A: Sounds good. What are you going to have for your main course?听起来不错。你的主菜是什么？B: I think I might have a dahl. 我想我可能会来一份达尔。A: What's in a dahl?达尔有什么？B: It's got chickpeas and vegetables in a spicy curry sauce with rice. 有鹰嘴豆和蔬菜，加上咖喱辣酱和米饭。A: That sounds nice. Do you want to share some kebabs as well. 听起来不错。你想和我一起吃烤肉串吗？B: Okay, how about some lamb kebabs?好吧，来点羊肉串怎么样？A: That's my favorite. Do you want to have some wine or beer?那是我最喜欢的。你想喝点酒还是啤酒？B: I think I'll have a beer. 我想喝杯啤酒。A: Okay, Shall I call the waitress?好的，我叫服务员好吗？B: I wouldn't recommend it. I think we should wait until she comes round.我不推荐。我想我们应该等她过来。A: You're right. That might seem a bit rude. 你说得对。那可能有点粗鲁。

I have long been looking forward to meeting you.早就想见您了。I have heard a lot about you.久仰大名。How about your flight?一路上还好吧？I'll be with you during your visit.您来访期间由我陪同。If you have any question, feel free to ask.如果您有什么问题，请随时提问。We have arranged for you a king-sized bed room in the Hilton Hotel. It's about 20-minute drive from our company．我们已经为您准备了希尔顿酒店的大床房。从我们公司开车去大概要20分钟。Our manager is expecting you in his office.我们总经理正在他的会议室恭候您的大驾。A: Excuse me, are you Mr Black from America?请问，您是来自美国的布莱克先生吗？B: Yes, I am.是的，我是。A: So glad to meet you, Mr Black. My name is Lily. I work in Nanjing Information Technology Company. I came here to pick you up. 很高兴见到您，布莱克先生。我叫lily，在南京信息技术公司工作，我是来接您的。B: Nice to meet you too. Thank you for meeting me at the airport. 我也很高兴见到你，谢谢你来到机场接我。A: Welcome to Nanjing. How was your flight, Mr Black?欢迎来到南京，旅途愉快吗？B: It was quite comfortable except for a little turbulence. 除了有点儿颠簸，还是挺舒服的。A: How long did the flight take?飞机飞了多长时间？B: Eight hours non-stop. 连着飞了八个小时。A: You must be exhausted. We have arranged for you a room in a nearby hotel. 您一定累坏了，我们已经在附近的酒店为您订的房间。B: Thank you so much. 谢谢。A: Is it your first time in China?这是您第一次来中国吗？B: No, I came to China once before. But it's my first trip to Nanjing and I'm so excited to be in this beautiful city.不是，我来过一次中国。但这是我第一次来南京，来到这座漂亮的城市，我很开心。A: That's great, I hope you will have a pleasant stay here. 那太好了，祝您在南京玩的愉快。B: Thank you, I'm sure I will. 谢谢，一定会的。

It's all for personal reasons!都是出于个人原因！resign/rɪˈzaɪn/辞职resign from/as...辞职；辞去（某职务）He resigned as manager after eight  years.八年后，他辞去了经理的职务。She resigned from the government last week.上个星期她辞去了政府部门的工作。resignation/ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃn/辞职信quit/kwɪt/辞职insomnia/ɪnˈsɑːmniə/失眠migraines/ˈmaɪɡreɪn/偏头痛force sb to do逼迫某人做...A: Sir, I want to resign from my Sales Manager job. Here is my resignation letter. 先生，我想辞去销售经理的工作。这是我的辞职信。B: Why are you quitting so suddenly? Do you have any complaints against the company?你为什么突然提出辞职？你对公司有什么不满吗？A: No, it's all for personal reasons. I've been feeling too much pressure recently. I have insomnia and migraines. 不，都是出于个人原因。一直觉得压力太大，最近我有失眠和偏头痛。B: In that case, I won't force you to stay. I hope to work with you again in the future. 如果那样的话，我不会强迫你留下来。我希望以后能再次和你合作。

make yourself comfortablemake yourself at home不要拘束I don't have time.我没时间。Do you have the time?=What time is it?现在几点？How would you like your hair cut?你想要怎么剪？A: Hi, do I need to make an appointment or can you cut my hair now?我需要预约，还是你现在可以帮我剪头发？B: No appointment is necessary. I can cut your hair immediately. Make yourself comfortable in one of the barber chairs.不需要预约，我可以马上帮你剪头发。不用拘束，挑个你觉得舒服的位置坐。A: Thanks.谢谢。B: How would you like your hair cut?你想要什么样的发型呢？A: Can you give me a trim, please? I'd like it short on the sides, but not too short at the back and leave the bands as long as possible.可以请你帮我把头发剪短吗？我想要两侧短一些，但后面不要太短，然后刘海尽可能不要动。B: Shall I wash your hair before I cut it?剪发前我可以帮你洗头发吗？A: Sorry, I don't have time.抱歉，我没时间。B: Have you considered getting your hair colored? You're starting to get one or two grey hairs.你考虑染头发吗？你长出了一两根灰头发。A: No, my wife says they make me look distinguished. 不用了，我太太说这样让我看起来更威严。

sb has+症状身体部位+hurt(s)Harry got the flu; he had a sore throat and a fever.My son has the runs.My leg hurts.flu/fluː/流行性感冒chills/tʃɪlz/发冷stomachache/ˈstʌməkeɪk/胃痛backache/ˈbækeɪk/背痛itchy/ˈɪtʃi/ eyes 眼睛痒diarrhea/ˌdaɪə'riə/腹泻dizziness/ˈdɪzinəs/眩晕sneezing/ˈsniːzɪŋ/打喷嚏I see what you mean=I understand.I got you.I got it.A: Great! A drugstore. Can we get some painkillers? I have a splitting headache.太好了，是药妆店。我们可以进去买点止痛药吗？我头痛欲裂。B: We have some at home. Can't you wait?家里还有一些，你等不了吗？A: No, the pain is excruciating. I really need some relief as soon as possible.等不了，疼痛非常剧烈，我真的需要立即止痛。B: Oh, you poor thing. From memory, painkillers are in the second row. While you're choosing which brand to get, I'll look for sunscreen and lip balm. We'll need some when we go camping next weekend. 你好可怜，印象中止痛药放在第二排。在你挑哪种止痛药的牌子的时候，我去找一下防晒乳跟护唇膏，我们下周末去露营的时候会用到。A: Okay...Look! The toothpaste and dental floss are on sale. Let's stock up while they're so cheap.好，你看牙膏跟牙线正在特价，咱们趁便宜快囤货。B: Is there anything else we need?还需要什么吗？A: I want to buy a bottle of eye drops. My eyes get sore from working in front of a computer screen all day.我想买一瓶眼药水，在计算机前工作一整天，让我眼睛好酸。B: I see what you mean. I'll keep an eye out for eye drops. 了解，我会帮你留意眼药水。

a cup of joe指的就是a cup of coffeelazy Susan指“圆形的旋转盘”，例如中国餐厅圆桌中间的旋转盘。plain Jane指“其貌不扬的少女”yawn/jɔːn/除了表示“打哈欠”，还可以指“令人厌烦的人”或者“无聊的事物”The movie was a complete yawn.这部电影无聊透顶。（注意单词重音的不同，名词/ˈriːfɪl/，动词/ˌriːˈfɪl/）I'd like a refill.（名）我想要续杯。Can you refill my coffee?（动）我的咖啡可以续杯吗？Could you refill my water, please?（动）可以帮我加水吗？Do you charge for refills?（名）续杯需要收费吗？cozy/ˈkəʊzi/舒适的nasty/ˈnæsti/令人不愉快的；糟糕的espresso/eˈspresəʊ/浓缩咖啡decaf/'dikæf/脱咖啡因咖啡aftertaste/ˈæftərteɪst/余味A: Thanks for taking me shopping, Dad. Let's stop in this cozy little cafe , and I'll buy you a cup of your favorite Joe. 爸爸，谢谢你带我来买东西。咱们在这家舒适的小咖啡店坐一下，然后我请你喝一杯你最爱的咖啡。B: Thanks, Joey. I've been here a few times before. They make a goodespresso.谢谢你，乔伊。我来过这儿几次，他们家的浓缩咖啡很棒。A: So you want an espresso?所以你要来杯浓缩咖啡吗？B: Actually, this time I might try the industrial-strength Turkish coffee. 实际上，这次我可能要试试超浓的土耳其咖啡。A: Oh, I tried one of those once. It was too bitter for my liking. It left a nastyaftertaste. 我喝过一次，我觉得他太苦涩了，喝完后在嘴里留下很难闻的气味。B: In that case, I'll have a short black.如果那样的话，我要点浓缩咖啡。A: I'll have a decaf. Otherwise, I won't be able to sleep tonight. Shall I call over the waiter and place our order?我要点无咖啡因的咖啡。不然，今晚我会很难入眠。我叫服务员来帮我们点单吗？B: Oh, I never ordered. I usually just yawn at the waiter. 我从不点单，我通常就只是对着服务员打哈欠。A: Really! Why?真的！为什么？B: They say a yawn is a silent scream for coffee. 他们的说法是，打哈欠是对咖啡无声的诉求。

hit the spot正符合口味和需求After running under the sun for an hour, a big glass of iced tea really hits the spot.在太阳下跑步一小时后，喝上一大杯冰茶真是过瘾。cross that bridge when sb gets/comes to it.船到桥头自然直glazed chicken wings蜜汁鸡翅lean towards倾向于...;偏爱...cucumber黄瓜cherry樱桃tomato西红柿risotto意大利调味饭A: I'm not sure which appetizer to order. Glazed chicken wings would hit the spot, but I'm leaning towards cucumber stuffed cherry tomatoes. 我不知道该点哪道开胃菜。蜜汁鸡翅很合我的口味，可是我又想吃樱桃西红柿镶小黄瓜。B: Let's order both, and we can share.两个都点，我们可以分着吃。A: What if there are three cherry tomatoes and one chicken wing.如果到时候是三颗樱桃西红柿跟一只鸡翅怎么办？B: We'll cross that bridge when we get to it.不用担心，到时候再说。A: Okay, but I'll ask the waiter about the portion sizes when we order.好吧，等会儿点餐时，我会问服务生那些餐点份量有多少。B: Cool. What about the main course? The thought of eating oven-bakedrisotto is making my mouth water. 好，那主餐呢？我一想到焗烤顿饭口水就流出来。A: Get the risotto. We've already decided on chicken wings for an appetizer. 点焗烤炖饭好了，我们已经决定开胃菜是鸡翅了。B: Oh , that's right.哦，没错。A: I'll get the same. If you're ready to order, call over the waiter.我给你点一样的，如果你准备好点餐的话，就叫服务生过来吧。

Here's your tip.This is your tip.Keep the change.I tipped the waiter $5.I gave the waiter $5 as a tip.A: I'd like to settle my Bill, please. 我要买单。B: Your bill comes to $52, plus a ten percent service fee. The total is $57.20您的账单为52美元外加10%的服务费，总共是57.2美元。A: That doesn't sound right.Can I check the Bill, please?听起来不太对劲，让我核对一下帐单好吗？B: Certainly, sir. Here you are.先生，当然可以，给您。A: Oh, I see what the problem is. You have charged me for two bottles of wine. We only had one. 哦，我看出问题所在了。你收了我两瓶葡萄酒的费用，我们只喝了一瓶。B: I'm sorry. In that case, the total is $44. Will that be cash or charge?对不起，如果是那样的话，总共是44美元，请问现金还是刷卡？A: I'll pay cash. Just a moment...I can't believe it; I don't have any cash on me. Never mind, here's my Visa card. 我要付现金。等一下，我不敢相信，我身上没带现金。没关系，这是我的Visa卡。B: Thank you...I'm sorry, sir. Your Visa card has a problem.谢谢您。先生，不好意思，您的Visa卡有问题。A: Oh, no! Don't tell me it's expired.不，别告诉我它已经过期了。B: I'm afraid it has indeed expired. 恐怕它真的过期了。

Here you go.Here you are.Here it is.Here they are.How do/would you like your steak?你的牛排要几分熟？一分熟rare三分熟medium-rare五分熟medium七分熟medium-well全熟well-doneJoey likes his steak well-done, but I prefer my steak medium.乔伊喜欢牛排全熟，但我偏好牛排五分熟。A: Hello. May I see the menu, please?Hello，请问我可以看一下菜单吗？B: Here you go, sir. Will anyone be joining you tonight?先生，给您。今晚还会有其他人加入您吗？A: No, I'm dining alone.没有，我一个人用餐。B: Would you like to start with a cocktail?你想先喝杯鸡尾酒吗？A: Yes, please. I'd like a gin and tonic. 好的，麻烦你给我一杯奎宁水和杜松子酒。B: That's one gin and tonic.好的，奎宁水和杜松子酒。A: Thanks. What's tonight's special?谢谢，今天的主厨特餐是什么？B: It's grilled steak served with baked potatoes, caesar salad and dessert. 炙烤牛排，佐烤土豆，凯撒沙拉与甜点。A: That sounds perfect. 听起来很棒。B: How would you like your steaks, sir?先生，您的牛排要几分熟？A: Medium, please. 五分熟，谢谢。B: Anything else to drink. 还想喝点其他什么吗？A: Hmm. Can you recommend a wine to go with the steak?你可以推荐跟牛排搭配的葡萄酒吗？B: An excellent red wine and steak pairing is pinot noir. 跟牛排搭配的是一款特优的柔和红酒—黑皮诺A: Then, I'll have a glass of pinot noir. 那就给我一杯黑皮诺。B: Anything else?还需要什么吗？A: May I have your phone number?可以给我你的电话号码吗？

I'm here for you.I'll be there for you.I'm  just a phone call away.Would you like a shoulder to cry on?A: Baby, why are you crying?宝贝，你为什么在哭？B: Mommy, Goldie, my goldfish died. 妈妈，我的金鱼，小金金死了。A: Oh, that's so sad. I'm here for you, darling.真的人难过，亲爱的，有我陪着你。B: I loved her so much. Goldie always swam up to me and blew me kisses. And she died on her birthday. 我好爱她。小金金总是游到我身边给我一个飞吻，而她在生日那天死了。A: Would you like a shoulder to cry on?你需要借我肩膀用一下吗？B: Okay, mommy. Do goldfish go to heaven?好啊，妈妈，金鱼会上天堂吗？A: I don't know, darling. But I'm sure she is at peace. Would you like to get another goldfish, honey? I'm sure Goldie wouldn't mind.亲爱的，我不知道。不过我确定她安息了。亲爱的，你想要再养一条金鱼吗？我确定小金金不会介意的。B: Can I, mommy?妈妈，可以吗？A: Absolutely, after all, you still have a goldfish bowl and plenty of fish food. 当然啦，毕竟你还有一个金鱼缸和很多鱼饲料。B: Oh, I ran out of fish food.我把鱼饲料用完了。A: I thought I bought some last week.我以为我上周买了一些呢。B: You did. But I fed Goldie the whole box for her birthday present. 你买了，不过我把整盒鱼饲料当做生日礼物给小金金吃了。

A: How was your road trip?你的公路旅行怎么样？B: It was a nightmare, never again.真是一场噩梦，别再有下次了。A: What happened? I thought you said it would be the  trip of a lifetime. 发生什么事了？我记得你说过，那会是一场毕生难得的旅行。B: It was one disaster after another from the moment we left. 从我们出发的那一刻起，麻烦事就接二连三的发生。A: That's a shame, do tell.真是遗憾，你就说说吧。B: We had a blow out after an hour of driving and then ran out of gas a few hours later. 我们开了一个小时后就爆胎了，几个小时后就没油了。A: Didn't you take a Jerrycan of gas?你们没带一罐五加仑的汽油吗？B: No, I didn't think of it. Then we ran into a wild deer at sunset. 没有，我没想到要带，接着我们在日落的时候撞上了一头野鹿。A: Didn't you slow down at dusk? That's when all the wild animals start roaming onto the roads. 黄昏的时候，你没有减速吗？所有的野生动物都在那个时候开始在马路上游荡。B: Oh, I didn't know that. Then we camped by a river and were eaten alive by mosquitoes. 啊，我不知道。后来，我们在河边露营，活生生地被蚊子大快朵颐。A: No insect repellent?没带防虫液吗？B: Nope, didn't think I'd need it. 没有，当初以为我不需要。

A: Hi Sam, hope you don't mind me dropping in unannounced. B: Not at all, come on in. A: I was just passing by and thought I'd take the opportunity to invite you over on Friday evening. I'm having another barbecue followed by a few drinks by the pool. B: How can I resist an offer like that? Would you like to stay for coffee?A: I'd better run, but thanks all the same. Oh, before I go, there's just one thing. Could you not bring your dog this time?B: But Charlie and I go everywhere together. A: I know, but remember last time? He knocked over the barbecue while chasing my cat, and then did his business in the pool. B: OK, if you insist. 

A: Your daughter will be back soon. I'm going to start making dinner. You can just watch some TV in TV room if you like. We just bought a new TV with an LCD screen. The remote control is on the coffee table next to the armchair.B: Would you mind if I helped out in the kitchen instead? I do enjoy cooking.A: This is supposed to be your vacation. We'd like you to just relax. B: Cooking makes me feel relaxed. So what are we cooking?A: Okay, well, we're going to make a pan of lasagna, a salad and some garlic bread. Here's the recipe. Do you want to get the ingredients we need out of the cupboard?B: Sure. We should probably  pre-heat the oven right away too. A: That's a good idea. Can you set the oven to 200 degrees Celsius?B: That's a bit high for lasagna. I'll just set it at 180 degree and we can take it from there.A: Fine. I'll just get out the casserole dish, the saucepan, the salad bowl, and the  baking sheet. B: You know, I could do this myself. Why don't you go get the screwdriver and the pliers and go fix the vacuum cleaner so it works better?A: I don't think it's broken. Well, if it's not broken, then you need to learn how to vacuum better because it doesn't look like you've vacuumed for ages.B: Fine. I'll go vacuum. Let me know if you need any other  help. 

How can I help you？I'd like to send this package to China. Would you like to send it surface or airmail?What's the difference between surface and airmail?If you send the parcel with surface mail, it will take about two months to arrive. Whereas with airmail, it will arrive in 7-10 days. That's a big difference. I suppose airmail will be much more expensive.That depends on the weight.How much will it cost to send it airmail?Place it on the scale, please.Okay.That's 500 grams. It will cost 10 pounds for airmail.That's not bad. I'll do that, then. Does that include insurance on the contents of the parcel, or is that a separate fee?That's separate. It's another 50 P.Ok.Just fill in this customs form. Make sure you press hard so that the information transfer to all three papers. Alright. Do I need to put a return address on the package?Yes, that would be ideal. If the package doesn't make it to the recipient's address, then it will be sent back to the sender.Okay. Thank you very much.You're welcome. 

I really need to lose some weight, I think I'm going to go on a diet. 我真的需要减肥了，我想我该节食I think a little exercise would do you good. Why don't you join a fitness center?我觉得少量的运动会对你有好处，你为什么不参加一个健身俱乐部呢What's wrong with going on a diet? If I don't eat much for a few weeks . I should be able to lose a few pounds. 节食减肥有什么不好，只要有几个星期少吃一点，你就能够减掉好几磅体重Combining exercise with a healthy diet is the most effective way to lose weight, but if you have to choose between exercise and diet, exercise is the better choice.健康饮食再结合运动对减肥效果更好，但是如果你非要在运动和节食中间选一样的话，那还是运动比较好I hate working out, besides, I don't want to get too muscular.我不喜欢卖力气，而且我也不想变得很有肌肉If you do low-impact aerobics, Pilates or Yoga, you can tone up without building up too many muscles. 只要你做一些低强度的有氧运动，像普拉提或者瑜伽，你就可以健美身形，而且还不会长很多肌肉I do like Yoga. Do they have any Yoga classes at your gym?我确实很喜欢瑜伽，你健身的俱乐部里有瑜伽班吗I'm not sure, but I can look for you. If you join a gym, you can use the pool and take any of the classes you want for free.我不太清楚，不过可以帮你问问，只要你加入了这个俱乐部，你就可以免费游泳，或者参加任何你喜欢的健身班I didn't know they had a swimming pool at your gym. Do you think swimming would help me lose weight?你那个健身俱乐部里有游泳池吗，我怎么不知道，你觉得游泳能减肥吗Sure it would. It's an excellent form of exercise.当然能，那可是一种极好的健身方式Do you think I'd still have to go on a diet to lose weight?那你觉得我还有必要节食减肥吗I'm not an expert, so I can't tell you. But the trainers at the gym will be able to advise you on your diet and can help you come up with a fitness plan.我可不是专家，所以说了不算，但是俱乐部你的教练可以针对你的饮食给你提一些建议，并且可以帮你制定一套健身计划That's exactly what I need! Thanks for your help.那可正是我需要的，非常感谢你的帮助Any time. 随时。

美国：restroom, washroom, bathroom英国：toilet, loo

很多朋友会问Emily节目怎么没有更新了。前段时间除了在英国带游学团，还有就是自己想休息一段时间，调整一下。很感谢听众的一直的等待与支持！Hi, how are you?嗨，你好吗？I'm well, and you?我很好，你呢？Fine. How's your job going?还行吧，你的工作进展的怎么样了？I don't know if I told you or not, but I decided to start my own business.我不知道我告诉过你没有，我打算自己开公司了。Really? That's fantastic. What kind of business is it?真的吗，太棒了，是什么类型的公司？I've started an investment banking firm with some of my old colleagues from Goldman Sachs. 我和以前在高盛公司的几个同事合伙开了家投资银行。How is it going?那现在进行的如何了？It started off a bit slow, but now, business is really booming. 刚开始的时候进展比较缓慢，不过现在已经开始蒸蒸日上了。That's such great news. I'm really happy for you. Where is your office located?真是个好消息，我真替你高兴，你们的办公地点在哪儿？Our head office is here in Beijing. But we are planning on opening up two more offices soon. 我们的总部就在北京这儿，我们打算马上再开两家分公司。Where will those be located?分公司会设在哪儿呢？If all goes well, we'll open one up in Hong Kong in April and another one in Singapore in October. 如果一切进展顺利的话，四月份会有一家在香港开张，另一家十月份开在新加坡。When will you find out?这事你们什么时候能定下来？We're negotiating the final details of the leasing contracts tomorrow. 我们明天会针对租约合同作最后的协商。Well, good luck. I hope it all goes well for you tomorrow. 祝你好运，希望你明天一切顺利。

be into...喜欢....He's just not into you.他只是没那么喜欢你。camera照相机photography摄影photography exhibit摄影展A: What kind of things do you do in your free time?你平常有空的时候都喜欢干什么？B: I'm really into watching foreign films. What about you?我喜欢看外国电影，你呢？A: I like to do just about anything outdoors. Do  you enjoy camping?我喜欢户外运动，你喜欢野营吗？B: Camping for an evening is ok. But I couldn't do it for much longer than one night.住一晚上还行，不过要是超过一个晚上我就不玩了。A: Have you ever been camping in the Boundary Waters?你在边界水域野营过吗？B: No, but I've always wanted to do that. I've heard it's a beautiful place to go.没有，不过我一直想去，我听说那儿是个非常美的地方。A: It's fantastic. My family and I are very fond of the place.美极了，我和我家人都特别喜欢那里。B: Do you have any photos of any of camping trips there?你有在那儿露营时拍的照片吗？A: Sure. Would you like to see them?当然，你想看吗？B: That'd be great. What kind of camera do you have?那太好了，你用的是什么相机。A: I have a Canon SLR.我用的是佳能单反。B: So you must be pretty interested in photography then. 那你一定很喜欢摄影。A: I'd call it one of my hobbies. Do you know much about photography?那是我的业余爱好之一，你对摄影了解的多吗？B: Actually, I do. I took quite a few photography classes at university. 坦白说，了解的不少，我上大学的时候修过一些关于摄影的课。A: Have you heard about the photography exhibit that's going on at the art gallery this weekend?这个周末美术馆有一个摄影展，你听说了吗？B: Yes, I was planning on going, are you?听说了，我正打算去呢，你呢？A: Yes. In fact, maybe we could go together.我也去，其实咱们可以一起去。B: That'd be great. What time should I meet you there?那太好了，咱们几点见？A: How about at 11?11点怎么样？B: Sounds great. See you then. 行啊，到时候见。

A: How was your flight, Bill?你乘坐的班机怎么样，比尔？B: Not too bad. There was some turbulence. But that's all.还可以吧，有点气流，但也就是如此。A: Oh, turbulence is one of my biggest nightmares.气流是我最大的噩梦之一了。B: Really?真的吗？A: Really. I have to hold someone's hand.真的，我必须要抓住一个人的手才行。B: If you're sitting alone, do you hold your own hand?你要是自己坐飞机呢，你抓自己的手吗？A: Of course not. I'll call over the flight attendant. 当然不是，我会叫乘务员过来。B: That figures. Did you have a nice meal on-board?有道理。飞机上吃的好吗？A: No. The flight was less than two hours, so they only gave us some peanuts and water.不好，飞了不到两个小时，所以只是提供了一些花生和水。B: Peanuts and water? I guess you were flying elephant airlines. 花生和水？我想你是在乘坐大象航班吧。A: Haha.哈哈。B: If you're hungry, we can stop for breakfast somewhere.你要是饿了的话，我们可以找个地方吃早餐。A: That would be great if it's not too much trouble.那太好了，如果不麻烦的话。B: Not at all. I know a great place nearby. They make the best breakfast in the whole world. 一点也不麻烦，我知道附近有个不错的地方，他们可以提供全世界最棒的早餐。

madman疯子；狂人drive like a madman开车像发了疯一样A: Slow down, Adam. You're driving like a madman. 开慢一点呀，亚当，你开车像一个疯子一样。（只是夸张比喻）B: I told Nancy I'd pick her up at 9.15.我告诉南希，九点一刻去接她。A: Relax. It's not even 9 o'clock yet. There's plenty of time.放轻松，现在还没到九点呢，时间还早着呢。B: I suppose so.我想也是。A: Did you have breakfast yet?你吃早饭了吗？B: No, I jumped out of bed this morning and ran out the front door. I didn't have time to eat. 没有，早上我从床上跳起来。跑出前门，我没有时间吃饭。A: I've got an apple in my bag if you want.如果你想吃的话，我包里面有一个苹果。B: Have you got anything else?你还有其他的吗？A: Pens, pencils and a notebook. But nothing edible, just the Apple, I'm afraid. 有钢笔，铅笔，一个笔记本。但是没有可以吃东西，恐怕只有一个苹果。B: I'll pick something up at the airport.我去机场吃吧。A: Are you crazy? Food's always ten times more expensive at the airport. 你疯了吗？机场的食物比平时要贵十倍。

go on a business trip出差better safe than sorry未雨绸缪A: What's the weather like in Beijing, Kyle?凯尔，北京天气怎么样B: Cold and wet, I guess. Like New York.又湿又冷，我想是这样，和纽约差不多吧A: Are you excited?你激动吗？B: Of course. 当然。A: This is our first trip to Asia.这是我们第一次去亚洲啊。B: That's not true, honey. 不对吧，亲爱的。A: What? When did you go to Asia?是吗，你什么时候去过亚洲？B: Back in 1993. Before I retired. 1993年，我退休之前。A: I didn't know that.那我不知道。B: It's true. I went on a business trip to Fiji.真的，我去斐济出过一次差。A: Fiji is not  in Asia, Kyle. 凯尔，斐济不在亚洲。B: Really? I thought it was. 什么，我原以为是呢。A: Sorry, honey. Fiji is part of oceania. 抱歉亲爱的，斐济是大洋洲的一部分。B: Where's my coat? by the way, I can't find it anywhere.对了，我的大衣呢？我哪儿也找不到。A: It's in the closet. 在衣橱里吧。B: There are so many clothes in here, it's a mess.那你的衣服太多了，乱七八糟的。A: Take a look on the top shelf.看一看最上面的隔板。B: Okay, I've got it. 我找到了。A: There should be an umbrella behind it. 那后面应该有一把雨伞吧。B: You want to take an umbrella on vacation?你要带雨伞去度假？A: It's better to be safe than sorry.未雨绸缪嘛。B: If we take it, you have to carry it.如果带着的话，你拿着。A: You're so childish sometimes. Kyle. 凯尔，你有时候真小孩子气。B: That's why you love me.所以你才爱我啊。A: Haha. You're very cute, too. 哈哈，你还很可爱。

①I ended up watching DVD after five minutes.②That's easier said than done.③She's always setting me up on blind dates.A: I was reading about Dick Jones online last night.昨晚我在网上看一些关于迪克琼斯的资料。B: Anything interesting?有什么有趣的东西吗？A: Not really, I ended up watching a DVD after five minutes. 没有。我就看到五分钟，之后就看了DVD。B: On your own?你一个人？A: Just me and a bag of microwave popcorn.只有我和一包爆米花。B: You need to find a boyfriend.你得找个男朋友了。A: That's easier said than done. The only guys I meet are cops and criminals. 说起来容易，做起来难啊。我所遇见的男人不是警察就是罪犯。B: Why don't you go to a night club?你为什么不去夜店？A: I'm terrible at dancing. Really, it's embarrassing. 我很不会跳舞，真的会很尴尬的。B: You can't be that bad.你不会太差的。A: Can't I? Last time I went dancing, I knocked over a waitress. 还不差呢？上回我去跳舞撞到了一个女服务员。B: That doesn't sound too terrible.那也不是很糟糕吗。A: She was carrying a tray of drinks at the time. 当时她正拖着一盘饮料。B: Oh, I bet things got a bit messy.哦。我打赌这下事情就有点麻烦了。A: A bit? The dance floor looked like a swimming pool. 有点？整个舞池都都像个游泳池了。B: Don't worry, I'm sure you'll meet a nice guy eventually.别担心，我相信你最终会遇到一个好男孩的。A: Tell that to my mom. She's always setting me up on blind dates.把这句话告诉我妈妈吧，她总是给我安排相亲。B: There's nothing worse than a blind date.没有比相亲更糟糕的了。A: Tell me about it. The guys are always so strange.我早就知道这些男人总是那么奇怪。B: I bet they are ugly too.我感打赌他们肯定也很丑。A: one guy I met looked like a pig, I'm not joking.我见的其中一个男的很像猪，我没开玩笑。B: What did you do? 你怎么做的？A: I couldn't cancel the date after meeting him. 见面以后我也不好取消约会了。B: You're too kind. So you went to a restaurant with him?你可真好，所以你和他去了餐厅？A: Yes. But I tried not to look at his face.是的。但是我试着不去看他的脸。B: Why didn't you go to the movie theater?你们为什么不去看电影啊？A: I don't understand.我不太明白你的意思。B: Well, you wouldn't see his face in the dark.黑暗里，你就看不到他的脸了。A: It sounds like you have some experience of blind dating, too. 听上去你也有很多相亲经验啊。

hit the spot正合心意An iced drink would really hit the spot.一杯冰镇饮料正合我意。damn itdarn itdammitshitshoot该死（慎用）A: After driving for five hours, I'm bushed. 开了五个小时的车后，我累垮了。B: Me too. Hey, I can't be bothered to cook. Let's just grab some fast food before we arrive home.我也是。我懒得做饭了，咱们随便买点快餐回家吧。A: Yeah, a Quarter Pounder would really hit the spot. 好啊，一份四盎司牛肉堡，正合我意。B: There's a McDonald's not far from here.离这里不远的地方有一家麦当劳。A: How about KFC? We could get one of those big buckets of fried chicken. 肯德基怎么样？我们可以买那里的大桶炸鸡。B: Nah, that's too much for two of us. We really shouldn't eat too much fast food. It's not healthy. 不好，对我们两个来说太多了。我们真的不该吃太多快餐，很不健康。A: I guess you're right. A cheeseburger and fries will be plenty. 我想你是对的。一份芝士，汉堡包和薯条就很多了。B: We're here already. Damn it. There's no parking. 我们已经到了，该死，没有停车位。A: Just go through the drive-thru.走得来速吧。B: OK, then. After we order our takeout and check out. We can go home and pig out while we veg out until we pass out. 好的，那我们点餐外带，结完账之后就可以回家，然后边放空边大快朵颐，直到我们不省人事为止。

A: Hey, what are you doing in the kitchen?嗨，你在厨房做什么呢？B: I thought you might like some breakfast.我觉得你可能想吃早餐。A: Oh, really? Nobody's cooked me breakfast for years.真的在给我做早餐吗？都好几年没有人给我做早餐了。B: Well, today's your lucky day. Sit down, relax, read the paper, have a cup of coffee. 今天是你的幸运日，坐下放松一下，看看报纸，再来上一杯咖啡。A: I feel like a princess this morning.今天早上我感觉自己像公主一样。B: Do you want any sugar in your coffee?咖啡你要糖吗？A: Two spoonfuls, please, and some milk, too. 两勺吧，再来点牛奶B: Er...There's a problem with the milk. 牛奶有点问题啊。A: What's that? Have we run out?怎么了，没有了吗？B: Not exactly. There are...er...giant lumps in it. It's gone bad.不是，牛奶里似乎有些比较大的块状物，好像是变质了。A: Giant lumps? That's disgusting. Did you throw it away?大的块状物？太恶心了，你扔了吗？B: Of course. I poured it down the sink. Do you think I'm an animal?当然，我到在水槽里了，你以为我是个动物吗？A: I don't want to answer that question.我不想回答这个问题。B: Hold on. You are the one with bad milk in your fridge.等会儿，是你的冰箱里有了坏的牛奶。A: It's not my fault. I planned to go shopping on the weekend.不是我的错，我本来打算周末去购物的。B: But?但是？A: But I was too busy arranging a party. 但是我忙着安排排队的事情。B: Why didn't you ask Joey to go shopping? 你为什么不叫乔伊去购物呢？A: He'd buy the wrong thing. Papayas instead of pineapples, for example. 他会买一些不该买的东西，比如没有菠萝去买了木瓜。B: I don't think Joey's that stupid. 我觉得乔伊不会那么傻的。

A: Do you want to come shopping with me?你想和我一起去超市吗？B: Sure, where do you want to go to?当然，你想去哪里？A: Walmart, there's one nearby. 沃尔玛，有一家在附近。B: Come on, then. What do you need to buy?那就去吧，你想买什么？A: Joey and I both like cereal. 乔伊和我都喜欢谷物。B: These chocolate flakes are delicious.这些巧克力片都很美味。A: They don't look very healthy.它们看起来都不健康。B: Don't be so boring, buy them.别这么无聊，买吧。A: Fine.好吧。B: You'll need some milk too. Whole milk is better. 你还需要一些牛奶，全脂牛奶 更好。A: I Prefer skimmed milk. 我更喜欢脱脂牛奶。B: Let's compromise. Semi-skimmed milk. What else do you need to buy?我们个让一步，买半脱脂牛奶。你还需要买什么？A: Eggs. They're always useful. 鸡蛋，它们很有用。B: They're in the cold section. 它们在冷藏区。A: Okay. We'll pick them up later. 好的，一会再来取。B: What about meat?肉来点？A: I do plan to buy some chicken legs and wings.我确实打算买点鸡腿和鸡翅。B: What for?干嘛用？A: I'm planning a BBQ. 我计划一场烧烤。B: In the middle of winter?在冬季？A: It'll be interesting. 会很有趣。B: Er...If you say so. Anything else?额，那好吧，还需要其他的吗？A: We don't have any food or vegetables in the house. 家里也没有食物和蔬菜了。B: Well, let's start with fruit. What kind do you like?我们先从水果开始。你要哪种？A: Oranges, apples, mangoes and grapes.橘子，苹果，芒果和葡萄。B: Red or white grapes?红葡萄还是白葡萄？A: Red. And without seeds. 红的，没有种子的。B: Let me write this down. You can't go shopping without a shopping list. 让我写下来。购物不能没有购物单。A: I also want some carrots, potatoes and tomatoes.我还想要一些胡萝卜，土豆和西红柿。B: Right. I'll pick and weigh the vegetables.对。我来选并且称一下蔬菜。A: Oh, and an eggplant, too.哦，还要茄子。B: Yes, boss!好的，老板。

A: Hey, that girl's holding a board with our name on it. Hello, my name's Kyle, and this is my wife, Sarah. 嘿，那个女孩手里举了个牌子，上面写着我们的名字。你好，我是凯尔，这是我的太太，萨拉。B: It's wonderful to finally meet you both. I am Wang Dan. 终于见到你们了，真是太好了，我是王丹。C: Hi. Nice to meet you.嗨，看到你很高兴。B: How was your flight?你们乘坐的班机怎么样啊？A: To be honest, I'm not really a big fan of flying. 说实话，我真是不喜欢飞行。B: Because of all the security?是因为这些安检？A: No. Because it hurts my ears.不是，因为飞行使我的耳朵疼。B: What do you mean?这是什么意思？A: Every time we land or take off, my ears hurt so much. 飞机起飞和降落的时候我耳朵都会疼的厉害。B: That's just the altitude, I guess.我想这就是海拔反应吧。A: Whatever it is. It hurts.不管是什么，反正就是疼。B: You can try taking some medicine.你可以吃点药试试。A: I've tried all sorts of things, but nothing works. 我已经尝试了各种方法，但是都不起作用。B: Have you tried earplugs?你试过耳塞吗？A: They don't work, either. 也不起作用。B: Well, it's lucky you're not a pilot. Let me take you to the taxi.你没当飞行员，真是太幸运了。我带你们去打车吧。A: Are we going straight to the hotel?我们是直接去宾馆吗?B: Yes. I thought you might like a rest after your flight. 是的，我想你们刚下飞机可能需要休息一下。A: Definitely. But we'd like to get something to eat first. 肯定的，但是我们想先吃点东西。B: That's no problem. There's a wonderful western restaurant at the hotel. 没问题，宾馆里有一个非常棒的西餐厅。A: We were hoping to eat something Chinese.我们希望吃点中餐的。B: There's a wonderful Chinese restaurant at the hotel, too.宾馆里也有很不错的中式餐厅。A: OK, which way to the car?好的，车在哪儿？B: We have to go down this escalator. It's not far. 我们先下自动扶梯，不远了。

A: Here we are, honey. We're finally in Beijing.到了，亲爱的，我们终于到北京了。B: Do you have the passports? We'll have to go through immigration in a moment. 你拿着护照了吗，一会儿我们要过入境检查。A: They should be in my carry-on luggage.护照应该在我的手提行李里。B: Good. I couldn't remember where they were.好，我不记得了。A: Here's your passport. You can relax now. Let's wait in this line. It looks shorter than the others. 这是你的护照，现在可以放心了。咱们就在这一对排队吧，这一对相比其他短。B: I know it looks shorter, but that one is moving more quickly.我知道，这排更短。但是那一排好像往前移动更快。A: Okay. You wait in that one, and I'll wait in this one.好吧，你去那等，我在这排等。B: But I don't want to stand alone, it's boring. 但我不想一个人站在那儿，多无聊啊。A: Then stay here. 那就呆在这儿吧。C: Hello, passport and immigration form, please.您好，请出示护照和入境登记表，谢谢。A: Here you are. 给您。C: Are you here for business or pleasure?您来中国是出差还是游玩？A: Pleasure. I'm here on vacation with my husband. 游玩，我和丈夫是来度假的。C: Where have you come from today?你们今天从哪里来？A: JFK Airport in New York. 纽约肯尼迪机场C: You haven't filled in the flight number on the immigration form.您还没有在入境登记表上填写航班号。A: Oh, I'm sorry about that.抱歉。C: I can do it for you. Which airline did you fly?我可以帮你填写，您乘坐的是哪一次航班？A: American airways.美国航空公司。C: Do you remember the flight number?你还记得航班号吗？A: No, let me check the tickets. I think it's on there. The flight number is AA007.不记得了，我可以看一下票，我想票上面应该有。航班号是AA007。C: How long do you plan to stay in China?你们计划在中国逗留多久？A: About two weeks.大约两周。C: Where are you planning to stay?你们住在哪里？A: Actually, my husband and I won a trip. A tour guide is going to meet us here and take us to our hotel.是这样的，我和丈夫中奖赢了一次来中国度假的机会，因为导游将来这里接我们，然后带我们去酒店。C: Okay. Here's your passport. Have a pleasant stay.好的，这是您的护照，祝你们在北京玩的愉快。A: Thanks. 谢谢。

A: What classes do we have this afternoon, Emily?今天下午什么课，艾米丽？B: Check the timetable.看课程表。A: I don't know where it is.我不知道在哪里。B: It's on the wall, next to the blackboard.在墙上，黑板旁边。A: Oh, no.噢，不。B: What's wrong?怎么了？A: We've got double PE after lunch. 午饭后我们有两节体育课。B: Double PE? What a nightmare. 两节？真是噩梦。A: I know what you mean. I'm always so tired in the afternoon. 我知道你什么意思。下午我总是很累。B: It's not just that. The teacher's terrible too.不只是这个。老师也很恐怖。A: In what way?怎么说？B: He always pushes us too hard. 他总是逼我们很紧。A: Does he make you run?他让你们跑步了吗？B: He makes us do everything. Run, jump, skip, climb. 他让我们做所有，跑步，跳，爬。A: Why is that?为什么会这样？B: He's a former soldier, apparently. 很明显，他以前是士兵。A: Well, this isn't the army, this is high school. Then let's skip it. We can go somewhere else.但是这里不是军队，这里是学校。我们逃课吧，我们去别的地方。B: I haven't got enough money to go shopping again.我没有足够的钱再次购物。A: How about going to the movie theater? That's not too expensive.去电影院怎么样？这不贵。 B: Is there anything you want to see?你有什么想看的电影吗？A: There's a new movie with Sylvester Stallone. That looks good. 西尔韦斯特.史泰龙有一部新片。看起来不错。B: Is it an action movie?动作片吗？A: It has some action in it.里面有点动作。B: I hate action movies. They're so violent.我讨厌动作片，太暴力。A: That's the whole point of action movies. 这才是动作片的精髓啊。B: What are the other  choices?有没有其他的选择？A: There's also a comedy called My China Girl.有一部喜剧片叫我的中国女孩。B: What's it about?关于什么？A: An English boy falls in love with a Chinese girl. 一个英国男孩爱上一个中国女孩。B: That sounds interesting. Who's in it?听起来很有趣，谁演的？A: Nobody famous.没有名人。B: Well, we can decide what to watch when we get there.我们可以到那儿再决定看什么。A: Good idea. Let's get out of here. 好主意，我们走吧。

A: Do you want to have a drink?你想来一杯吗？B: Sorry, I can't. I have to get home before 4 o'clock.抱歉，不行。四点之前我要赶回家。A: To see your boyfriend?见你男朋友？ B: To feed my dog.喂狗。A: I'm sure your dog can wait.我肯定你的狗可以等。B: You don't know him.你不了解他。A: Come on, just a quick drink, please.别这样，只是很快的一杯。B: Okay, okay. I'll come. But just one drink and you're paying.好吧，好吧，我来。但是只喝一杯，你付钱。A: Of course. Let's go. I know a great place. 当然，我们走吧，我知道一个很棒的地方。In the bar（在酒吧）A: What do you want to drink?你想喝什么？B: A vodka and orange juice, please. 伏特加酒和橙汁。A: I'll be back in a moment. 我一会就来。B: Take your time. I'm enjoying the music. 不着急，我正在享受音乐。Michael goes over a bar. The bartender approaches him.米歇尔走向酒吧，酒保走向他。C: Hi, what can I get you?嗨，想喝点什么？A: I'll have a beer, please.一杯啤酒。C: Here you go. Anything else?给您。还要别的吗？A: A vodka and orange juice.伏特加酒和橙汁。C: I'm afraid we don't have any orange juice tonight. 我恐怕今晚已经没有橙汁了。A: You don't have any orange juice? But this is a bar.没有橙汁？但是这是酒吧。C: We'll have some more tomorrow.明天我们会有。A: I can't wait that long. 我等不了那么久。C: Vodka and apple juice tastes good, too.伏特加酒和苹果汁一样很好喝。A: Are you sure?你确定？C: Oh, yes. That's what I always drink.当然，我一直都这么喝。A: Okay.好的。C: Here you go. That'll be $6.5, please. 给您，一共6.5美元。A: $6.5? Wow! How much is the apple juice?6.5美元？苹果汁多少钱？C: $3.3美元。A: But an apple only costs 20 cents. 但是一个苹果才20美分。跟读you're paying.mp300:0001:35you're paying.mp300:0003:55