和Emily一起练口语（附中英双语字幕）

I'd rather die我宁可去死I'd rather die than wait for three hours.我宁愿去死也不要等三个小时。A: We've been at this mall for three hours. How much longer will you be?我们已经在这个商场呆了三个小时了，你还要呆多久？B: I need some new shoes and still have to buy a gift for my sister.我需要一些新鞋，还得给我妹妹买个礼物。A: So you will only need another thirty minutes, right?所以你只需要30分钟，对吧？B: In your dreams. I'll be at least another three to four hours.做梦，我至少还有三到四个小时。A: Why so long?为什么这么久？B: I also have to buy some new clothes for work and you could do with a few new business shirts and ties. 我还要为工作买一些新衣服，而且你需要一些新的商务衬衫和领带。A: Just shoot me now.干脆让我死了算了。B: Look, to save time, let's go our separate ways. You get what you need while I'm buying what I need. We can meet back at the car in ninety minutes. 为了节省时间，我们分头行动。我买我需要的东西，你买你需要的。我们可以90分钟后在车上碰面。A: But I hate buying clothes on my own. I never know whether they look good or not. 但我讨厌自己买衣服，我不知道它们是否好看。

make friends with sb和某人交朋友I want to make friends with her.我想和她交朋友。I can't wait to go.我等不及要走了。A: Hi, Joey. How was school today?嗨，乔伊，今天上学怎么样？B: Not too bad. 还不错。A: Did you make any friends?交到朋友了吗？B: A couple.一些。A: Well, I'm glad you have some friends already. 好很开心你已经交到新朋友了。A: Have you done your homework?作业做完了吗？B: Not yet.还没。A: Then why are you watching TV?那你为什么看电视。B: This is my favorite show.这是我最喜欢的节目。A: Go upstairs and do your homework.上楼做作业去。B: But....但是...A: You can watch TV after you do your homework.你可以做完作业后看电视。B: But the show will be over.但是节目就结束了。A: There'll be another show.还会有新的节目。B: Mom, please.求你了，妈妈。A: You know the rules.你知道规则的。B: I hate the rules! I can't wait to move out. 我讨厌规则，我等不及要搬出去了。

To be honest老实说To be honest, I just don't want to go.说实话，我就是不想去。I'm disappointed, to be honest.我很失望，老实说。A: Hi, Michelle, How are you today?米歇尔，今天怎么样？B: I'm pretty sleepy, to be honest. 我有点困，说实话。A: Did I wake you up?我吵醒你了吗？B: No, don't worry. I woke up an hour ago. I have to go out soon.没有，不用担心。我一小时前就醒了。我不久得出门。B: Where are you going?你要去哪里？A: I'm joining a new gym.我加入了一个新的健身房。B: You don't need to. I think you look alright. 你不需要，我觉得你看起来还好。A: I don't want to look alright, I want to look great. 我不要看起来还好，我要看起来很棒。B: Well, don't push yourself too hard. The first show's tomorrow. 呃，别把自己逼的太紧。第一场演出明天开始了。A: Relax, Adam. Nothing bad's going to happen. 放轻松，亚当，不好的事情不会发生。B: Take care. 保重。

How romantic the date is=What a romantic date.多么浪漫的约会呀。A: You look very happy. What did Derek say?你看起来很高兴，德里克说了什么。B: He's taking me out to dinner tonight. 他今晚要带我出去吃饭A: How romantic!多么浪漫啊！B: Where did you put my breakfast?你把我的早餐放哪儿了？A: oh, I forgot all about it. It's in the oven. 哦，我忘了，在烤箱里。B: Is that a piece of toast?是一片吐司吗？A: It was. 是的。B: Well, it looks more like a piece of coal now. 呃，现在看起来更像一块煤炭。A: Let me make you something else, honey. 我给你做点别的，亲爱的。B: Sorry, mom. I have to go. I'm working this morning. 抱歉，妈妈。我要走了。今早我还要工作。A: Are you sure? Why don't you take a yoghurt?你确定？为什么不带酸奶呢？B: Relax, mom. I'll buy something outside.放轻松，妈妈。我在外面买。A: Okay. Have a good day, sweetie.好的，祝你愉快，亲爱的。B: Say bye to dad for me. 替我像爸爸道别。A: I will. See you later.我会的，一会见。B: Bye.再见。

rock-hard像石头一样坚硬crystal-clear像水晶一样清楚dog-tired像狗一样疲倦paper-thin像纸一样薄A: Hey, Rob. I just got a call from a friend. She wants to rent out her apartment. 嗨，Rob，我刚接到一个朋友打来的电话，她想出租他的公寓。B: Are you serious? How much is it?你当真？多少钱呢？A: It's dirt cheap. Only $100 a month. Although that doesn't include electricity or any other utilities. 便宜的不得了，一个月只要100美元。不过没有包括用电或其他公共设施服务费用。B: Fantastic. When can I take a look?太棒了，我什么时候可以看一看？A: Tonight if you want. However, there's one drawback.如果你想的话，今天晚上可以，不过有一个缺点。B: What is it?是什么呢？A: It's on the sixth floor and the building doesn't have an elevator, just stairs.那间公寓在六楼。而且，那栋楼没有电梯，只有楼梯B: Damn.可恶。A: Look on the bright side. You'll get heaps of exercise running up and down all those steps.往好的方面看，你沿着楼梯跑上跑下的时候能大量运动。B: I don't know. I hate climbing stairs. Tell you what, I'm off to the gym. I'll think about it while I'm doing my workout and get back to you tomorrow. 我不清楚，我讨厌爬楼梯。这样说吧，我明天给你答复。A: Cool bananas好极了。

buff结实的；体格健美的junkie迷a gym junkie健身迷a TV junkie电视迷aerobics有氧健身操A: Wow, Martin, you looks so buff.哇，马丁，你看起来好结实。B: Thanks, Dennis. I've been hitting the gym every day for about six months now——an hour of aerobics in the morning and then I pump iron and swimafter work. 谢谢，丹尼斯。我现在每天都去健身房，将近六个月了。早上做一个小时的有氧健康操，下班后举重和游泳。A: I can't believe that you've turned into a gym junkie. Are you sure that you're not overdoing it?我不敢相信你成了一个肌肉男，你确定你没有练过头吗？B: Not a chance. You remember how I was before. I was so overweight that I had no energy and lacked the confidence to approach girls to ask them for a date. Now I feel like I'm Mr. Universe.绝对不可能，你记得我以前是什么样子吧。我胖到没有活力，也缺乏自信接近女孩子与他们约会，现在我觉得自己像个全球健身赛德健身冠军了。A: Well, good for you. Here's my telephone number. Call me for a date sometime.干得好，这是我的电话号码，改天打电话约我出来吧。B: No can do, Denise. I'm too busy hitting the gym. 丹尼斯，我办不到，我太忙了，得去健身房呢。

put the pedal to the metal尽全力做I need to hand in this assignment on Friday. So I will have to put the pedal to the metal.这份作业我周五就得交了，所以我得全力以赴。A: Good morning, sir. Where would you like to go?先生，早上好，您想去哪？B: I need to be at the airport in 30 minutes. 我得在30分钟内到达机场。A: The domestic or international terminal?国内线还是国际线的航站楼？B: International, thanks.国际线的，谢谢。A: I'll do my best, but the traffic is heavy at this time of the day. It's likely to take about 40 minutes.我会尽力而为，但每天的这个时候交通很拥堵，很可能得花上约40分钟。B: You'd better step on it, then. We don't have a second to waste.但你最好开快点，我们连一秒钟也不能浪费。A: Sir, instead of taking the freeway, I can take a shortcut. I'll be able to put the pedal to the metal and get there much quicker.先生，如果不走高速公路我可以走捷径。我就可以把油门踩到底，到那里就会快多了。B: Do whatever is necessary.该做什么就去做吧。A: Okay, fasten your seat belt; this could be a little bit hairy. 好的，把你的安全带系上，可能会有一点惊险。

A: Are you up for a restaurant meal tonight?你今晚想去餐厅吃饭吗？B: Sounds good. What do you have in mind?听起来不错，你有什么想法吗？A: I could go for some Mexican.我想吃墨西哥菜。B: I would prefer to eat at a classier restaurant if you don't mind. 你不介意的话，我想去高档一点的餐厅吃饭。A: There is a new vegan restaurant that's just opened on Main Street. 大街上刚开了一家新的全素食餐厅。B: Let's give it a miss. I've heard a lot of bad things about that restaurant. 不要跳过他吧，我听得很多那家餐厅的差评。A: We could pick out on sushi. 那我们去大吃一顿寿司。B: Is there a local genuine Japanese restaurant that serves sushi?这里有供应寿司的地道日本餐厅吗？A: No, we'd have to go into town. I know! What about that French restaurant that we went to for your birthday?没有，我们得进城去。我知道了，你生日时我们去的那间法国餐厅如何？B: Yeah, I remember that the frog's legs were the size of my arm.太棒了，我还记得上次吃的田鸡腿有我的手臂这么长。A: That's right. and I remember they cost me an arm and a leg!没错，我记得他们让我荷包大失血。

pardon mePardon me for saying so, but you've got it all wrong.不好意思和你直说，你全都弄错了。Pardon me, can you direct me to the train station?打扰一下，你可以告诉我去火车站的路吗？A: Dad, can I talk to you?爸爸，我可以跟你聊聊吗？B: Of course, Sweetie. What's up?亲爱的，当然可以，怎么了？A: I need to apologize to someone and I don't know what to say.我需要对某人道歉，但是不知道该说什么。B: You should be direct, use their name, be sincere and say that you regret what you did or said. I always say"I owe you an apology".你应该直接一点，称呼他们的大名，要显出诚意，然后表明你做了或说了什么而感到懊悔。我每次都会说：“我该向你道歉”。A: But what if they get angry?可是如果他们生气呢？B: Most people are forgiving, so there's no need to worry. In fact, if they can't find it in their heart to forgive you, they're not very nice people.大部分的人都是很有度量的，所以不用担心。事实上，如果他们不能原谅他们，就不是很好相处的人。A: Thanks, Daddy. You've been a great help.多谢爸爸，您帮了大忙。B: Anytime, Sweetie. So who do you need to apologize to?亲爱的，不客气，那么你需要对谁道歉呢？A: You, Daddy. I'm so sorry I scratched your new car with my bicycle. 爸爸，就是您。我真的很抱歉，我的脚踏车刮花了您的新车。

A: Wake up, sleepy head! It's time to get up. 贪睡虫，起床咯，起床时间到了。B: Ah! Already? I'm just going to snooze for a few more minutes. 已经到了，我还要再睡几分钟。A: No, you're not. It's already past seven o'clock and you need to prepare your school lunch. 不行，已经过了七点，而且你还要准备学校午餐。B: I still have some of my allowance left over. I'll buy my lunch today.我还有些零用钱，我今天会买午餐。A: Come on, Polly. Don't argue with me. You're not going to waste your allowance on lunch when you have a refrigerator full of food. 波莉，快点，不要跟我斗嘴。你不要把你的零用钱浪费在午餐上，我们的冰箱里堆满了食物。B: Oh, okay. I need to brush my teeth first. Give me a second.好吧，我需要先刷牙，再等一下。A: Good girl, Polly.波莉，你真棒。B: Dad, do you want me to prepare your lunch too? I can make you a salad with tuna. 爸爸，你要我也帮你准备午餐吗？我可以帮你做金枪鱼色拉。A: No, thanks. Darling.亲爱的，谢谢，不用了。B: Why not?为什么不用呢？A: I'm going to buy my lunch today. 今天我要去买午餐。

A: This is nerve-wracking. 这让我好紧张。B: Relax. There's nothing to worry about. Thousands of airplanes fly millions of flights every year. 放心松，没有什么好担心的。每年有数千架飞机在上百万条航线航行。A: I've never flown before and my heart is pounding. 但我从来没有坐过飞机，我的心一直怦怦跳。B: Everything will be fine. If you want to, you can hold my hand while we take off. 不会有事的。如果你想要的话，飞机起飞时你可以抓住我的手。A: Thanks. How many flights have you been on?谢谢你，你坐过几次飞机了？B: None. This is my first. 没做过，这是我第一次做。A: You're so brave and I am shaking in my boots. 你好勇敢，而我吓得直发抖。B: Not me. I think it's exciting. I can't wait until we're flying like a bird, high in the sky. Here we go, we're finally taking off. 我才不会，我觉得这很刺激，我等不及可以像鸟一样在高空翱翔。出发啦，我们终于可以起飞了。A: Wow, this is fun, it's so fast. Awesome, we are flying. 哇，好有趣，飞的好快，我们飞起来了！B: Hold my hand. I'm totally freaking out. This is terrifying. 抓住我的手，我完全被吓坏了，这好恐怖呀。

A: John, you haven't been yourself lately. Is anything wrong?约翰，你最近状态不太好，哪里不对劲吗？B: To tell you the truth, Amanda. I have a lot on my mind and I'm so depressed. 阿曼达说老实话，我心事重重，好郁闷啊。A: If you need to talk, I'm all ears. 如果你需要谈一谈，我洗耳恭听。B: That's so kind of you. It's my girlfriend, she broke up with me. 你人真好，是我的女朋友，她跟我分手了。A: I understand what you are going through. My boyfriend dumped me last week.我了解你的遭遇，我男朋友上周把我甩了。B: Really? Do you need to talk?真的吗？你要不要谈一下呢？A: No. My heart sank when he told me. But now, I feel great. I'm glad we parted.不用了，他跟我说的时候我心里一沉，不过我现在感觉好极了，我很庆幸我们分手了。B: Wow! How did you get over it so quickly?哇，你怎么这么快就走出来了？A: By hearing that your girlfriend wants to break up with you. Now we can start dating. I've always had a crush on you, John.因为我听到你的女朋友想跟你分手，我们现在可以开始约会了。约翰，我一直暗恋着你。B: Awesome, I don't feel depressed anymore. 太棒了，我再也不感到沮丧了。

I feel the sameI feel the same waySame hereYou took the words right out of my mouth.我也有同感A: Well, I guess this is it. Isabella, it's time for you to board your plane and for us to say goodbye. 我想就这样吧。伊莎贝尔，你该上飞机了，我们也该道别了。B: Oh, Vernon. I don't want to leave. I'm going to miss you so much. 弗农，我不想走，我会想你的。A: I feel the same. You take care. Will you call me as soon as you arrive?我有相同的感觉，你多保重，抵达后会立刻打电话给我吗？B: Of course I will. Oh, I think I'm going to cry. 我当然会，我想我要哭出来了。A: Me, too. As Shakespeare said: "parting is such sweet sorrow."我也是，莎士比亚说得好，分离是如此甜蜜的伤痛。B: Oh, Vernon, you're so romantic. How am I going to survive without you. 弗农，你好浪漫。没有你我要怎么活下去呢。A: We must both be brave. Farewell, Isabella. Don't look back when you leave.我们两个一定要勇敢，再会了，伊莎贝尔，你走的时候不要回头。B: I won't. Bye, Vernon. I love you. 我不会的，弗农，再见了，我爱你A: I love you too. 我也爱你，再会了。B: So long. I'll see you tomorrow night when I return. 我明天晚上回来的时候会去看你。A: Okay, ciao. 好的，再见。

A: Hi, Jack. Can you give me a hand to pack the luggage for my trip?嗨，杰克，你可以帮我把我要去旅行的行李打包吗？B: Of course. I'll be glad to lend a helping hand. 没问题，能帮到你我很开心。A: Should I put my laptop and recharger in the suitcase or carry-on bag?我该把我的笔记本电脑和充电器放进我的手提箱，还是随身行李箱呢？B: You don't want to pay for excess baggage, so put them in your carry-on bag. 你不会想付行李箱超重费的，所以把它们放进你的随身行李箱吧。A: Will they make the hand luggage too heavy for me to carry?他们会不会让我的随身行李箱变得太重，让我很难携带呢？B: No way! You're strong enough.一点都不会，你够壮的。A: Great. Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it.很好，谢谢你的帮忙，我非常感激。B: You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you need any more help.不客气，如果你还有需要任何协助，别犹豫开口问我。A: Well, there is one more thing. Can you carry my hand luggage out to the taxi?还有一件事，你可以帮我把我的手提行李箱提到出租车上吗？B: Okay, but you'll need to help me.好的，但是你要帮我一下。A: Why?为什么？B: Because I'm not strong enough. 因为我不够强壮。

A: I'd like to discuss the terms of pavements for our account before we sign the contract and place our first order. 在签合同和下第一个订单之前，我想讨论一下我方的付款方式。B: Like all of our customers, we require payment in full no later than 90 days from the date on each invoice. 我们所有客户都一样，需要在发票开立日期后90天内支付全款。A: I'd like to run a suggestion by you. And maybe we could put our heads together and come to a mutually beneficial agreement. 我想给你提个建议，也许我们可以一起想想办法，达成一个互利共赢的协议。B: What do you have in mind, Larry? 你有什么主意，拉里？A: What would you say if we agree to pay 50% up front and the balance within 30 days from the invoice.如果我们同意提前支付50%，并与发票开立日期后30天内付清余款，你觉得如何？B: That would certainly help our cash flow, but what do you want in return?这当然会对我们的现金流有帮助，但是你想要什么回报呢？A: We would like you to cover the freight costs. 我们想要你方支付运费。B: Sorry, Larry. That would put us out of pocket thousands of dollars.抱歉，拉里。这样我们会损失几千美元。A: What if we paid up front?那我们提前付款怎么样？B: Your offer has raised the ante, but I'm standing firm.你的提议增加了筹码，但我坚持立场。A: So, that's a no?所以就是不行了？B: Sorry. 抱歉。

kvetch/kvetʃ/抱怨；爱抱怨的人I'm sorry. I don't mean to be a kvetch.对不起，我并不想一直抱怨。Stop whining.别发牢骚了。a damp squib空欢喜一场A: This hotel room sucks.这家宾馆的房间真烂。B: Oh, stop complaining. We only have to stay here for one night.别再抱怨了，我们只不过在这儿住一个晚上而已。A: But the carpet smells like a wet dog and the bed is as hard as a rock.可是这地毯闻起来有发霉的味道，而且床硬的像石头。B: Why do you always have to kvetch? Let's just enjoy our vacation.为什么你老是在挑刺？我们就好好享受假期吧。A: Maybe I should complain to the manager.或许我应该像宾馆经理反映B: Please, just stop whining. Let's go down to the pool for a swim.拜托，别再发牢骚了，我们下楼去泳池游个泳。A: I'm sure the poor will turn out to be a damp squib as well.我可以肯定那个游泳池肯定也是空欢喜一场。B: Look, Phil. This hotel is not what I expected either, but there's nothing we can do about it. 听着，菲尔，这家宾馆也不如我所期待，但是我们不能改变什么。A: Oh, okay, then. Finish your coffee and we'll go for a swim.好吧，等你把咖啡喝完我们就去游泳。B: I don't want to finish my coffee.我不想把这杯咖啡喝光。A: Why not?为什么？B: It sucks. 很难喝。

A: I'll catch you later, Connie. I gotta go!我下次再跟你聊，康妮，我得走了。B: So soon? Stay for another coffee.这么快？留下来再喝一杯咖啡吧。A: Sorry, it's getting late. I'm outta here. 很抱歉，时候不早了，我要走了。B: Come on, Rich, the night is still young. 别这样嘛，里奇，时候还早呢。A: No, I really must go. I've got to get up early tomorrow night. I'm off. 不行，我真的得走了。我明天早上得早起呢，我走啦。B: What about another serving of dessert?再来一份甜点，如何？A: That's tempting, but I've eaten so much that I think I am going to explode. And I must give a presentation at college tomorrow. I'll need to get my beauty sleep, or I might drop the ball. 很诱人，不过我已经吃到快爆炸了。而且我明天上课要做报告，我得睡个美容觉，不然我可能会出错。B: In that case, I guess this really is goodbye. So long, Rich. It's been nice knowing you.那样的话，我想真的要告别了，再会吧，里奇，能认识你真好。

有什么可以为您效劳?What can I do for you today?How may I help you?May I help you?Can I be of any help?Can I be at your service?您是做什么工作的？What do you do?What do you do for a living?A: Hey! Gina. How are things?嘿，吉娜，最近如何？B: Great. Mr Jones. What can I do for you today?我很好，琼斯先生，有什么需要为您效劳的吗？A: I'm preparing for my first meet-and-greet tomorrow morning. Can you give me any advice?我正在准备明天早上第一次的见面会，你可以给我什么建议吗？B: Sure. First, as a famous writer, it's important that you greet people properly. If you're speaking to a businessman, I suggest saying, "Good morning, I'm Brendon Jones. How do you do?"当然可以，首先身为一位著名的作家，以正确的方式跟大家问候是很重要的。假设您在和一位商业人士说话，我建议您说：“早上好，我是布兰登琼斯，你好吗？”A: And what do I say to a teenager?那我该怎么跟年轻人说话呢？B: keep it casual. Something like: "Morning, what's happening?"保持随性一点，说像“早上好，有什么新鲜事吗“之类的话。A: Shouldn't I say: "what's up?"我该说“嘿，怎么了吗？”B: No! Definitely not, that's too casual. Only teenage friends would say that.不，万万不可。那样又太随意了，只有年轻朋友之间才会这样说。A: And what about someone I have met before? Should I say: "I haven't seen you in years?"那如果遇到旧时呢，我该说“我好几年没有见到你了“吗？B: It's better to say: "what a pleasant surprise seeing you here".说“在这里遇见你，真是个令人愉快的惊喜”比较好。

A: Morning, I'm here for the art workshop.早安，我来这里参加艺术工作坊。B: Hi there! Help yourself to a bottle of water and take a seat. The class will start in about 15 minutes.你好，请随意取用水，这边找个位子坐下，课程将在约15分钟后开始。A: Okay, thanks. Err...Sally? Sally Wilkins. Is that you?好的，谢谢。呃...萨利?萨利威尔金斯。是你吗？B: Bob! I can't believe it. Fancy seeing you here.鲍勃，我真不敢相信，在这里遇见你实在太好了。A: Yeah, long time no see. I haven't seen you in a month of sundays.是呀，好久不见，我好长一段时间没有见到你了。B: You're right. What a pleasant surprise. What's been happening?没错，这真是个令人愉快的惊喜，最近有什么新鲜事吗？A: Same old, same old. Still studying at Victoria University. What about you?还是老样子，我仍在维多利亚大学读书，你呢？B: Well, I'm now the personal assistant for Tim Sommers, the famous artist. 我现在是著名艺术家蒂姆索摩斯的个人助理。A: Sounds fascinating. What exactly is it that you do?听起来真有趣，那你工作内容是什么呢？B: I set up classes and great people when they arrive.我筹划课程，并且接待来访的人。A: Sounds like fun.听起来真有意思。B: It sure is. 那当然。

coffee咖啡tea茶soda苏打汽水diet Sprite/Coke低卡雪碧/可乐cappuccino卡普奇诺latte拿铁mochaccino摩卡奇诺jasmine tea茉莉花茶barley tea大麦茶chrysanthemum tea菊花茶green tea绿茶black tea红茶A: I'm so tired. I don't know how I'm going to make it through this lecture.累死我了，我不知道该怎么熬过这一节课。B: The professor is a bit boring today. You need something to perk yourself up. How about a coffee?今天讲课的教授的确有点枯燥乏味。你需要点东西来提神，咖啡怎么样？A: I don't really like coffee, to be honest. It's too bitter for me. 老实说，我不爱喝咖啡，那东西对我来说太苦了。B: Well, you need something to wake you up. How about a soda?你需要提神，苏打水怎么样？A: Most soda drinks have too much sugar in them.大多数苏打水都糖分太高。B: The diet sodas don't have any sugar in them. Which one would you like?低卡汽水里没有那么多糖了，你爱喝哪一种？A: I like diet Sprite. Does that have any caffeine in it?我爱喝雪碧，里面含咖啡因吗？B: Unfortunately, it doesn't. How about some diet Coke?可惜不含。健怡可乐怎么样？A: I don't care for Coke. I heard that Coke was first used as a medicine and I don't like medicine. What else has caffeine?我不喜欢喝可乐，据说可乐原来是药用的，我可不喜欢喝药。还有什么饮料里面有咖啡因？B: Maybe you should try a cappuccino or a latte, they taste much better than plain brewed coffee. 也许你可以来一杯卡普奇诺或者拿铁咖啡，这两种都比普通咖啡好喝。A: Maybe. How about a mochaccino? Are they any good?也许吧，摩卡奇诺怎么样，好喝吗？B: You'll love that. It's just a shot of espresso beans mixed with steam milk and some chocolate syrup. 你一定会喜欢的，是少许意大利特浓咖啡豆煮好之后，配上鲜奶打成的泡沫，再加巧克力酱调配而成的。A: That's perfect. Would you like one, too? My treat.好极了，你也来一杯吧，我请客。B: Thanks. But I'll stick with some jasmine tea. I'm trying to watch my diet. 谢谢，不过我还是喝茉莉花茶吧，我正在节食。

A: Hello.你好。B: Good morning. This is Emily calling from the international student office.早上好，我是国际学生办公室的艾米丽。A: Good morning.早上好。B: The reason I'm calling is because Ms. Collins will not be able to call you back until next week. 我打电话是要告诉你，科林斯女士要到下周才能给你回电话。A: Oh, I had hoped she would have called me back yesterday. 我本来以为她昨天会给我打电话呢。B: She's terribly sorry about that. She had to leave the office suddenly and won't be able to return until next week. She hopes you understand.她对此非常抱歉，她昨天有急事，突然离开了办公室，而且要到下周才能回来，她希望你能谅解。A: Is there someone else I can talk to? 那我能跟其他人谈谈吗？B: She asked me to call you to book an appointment with someone else today. When are you free today?她让我打电话告诉你，今天可以预约其他工作人员，你今天什么时候有空？A: Anytime after 2 PM will be good for me. 下午两点以后我有时间。B: Mr Liu is available at 2:15 today. Will that work for you?刘先下午2:15以后可以接受预约，你觉得可以吗？A: I'd prefer to speak with Ms. Fonda. 我还是想跟方达女士谈。B: I'm afraid she isn't available this afternoon. She has an opening at 11:30 this morning. Will that work for you?恐怕她下午没有时间，今天11:30她有空，你觉得行吗？A: That will be fine.好的。B: Ok. We'll be expecting you at 11:30. See you then. 那就11:30来吧，到时候见。

A: What a nice uniform!多漂亮的制服啊。B: Thanks. Do you like it? 谢谢，你喜欢吗？A: Not really. I was being sarcastic. Does it come with the job?不是太喜欢，我挖苦你呢，这是上班穿的吗？B: Yes, everyone on the sales floor has to wear one. They're supposed to make us look more professional and I don't have to worry about what I'm going to wear every day. 是的，销售曾每人人手一件，想让我们穿上它，显得更职业。而且我也不用每天都发愁穿什么了。A: So are you enjoying your new job?那你喜欢你的新工作吗？B: It's much better than my old one. My new boss is great.比我以前那份工作好多了，我的新上司人很好。A: How do you like working in sales?你觉得干销售怎么样？B: I like the fact that I get to work with people. It makes the day go by so much faster.我喜欢跟很多人一起工作，这样能使我觉得时间过得很快。A: That's good. Have you met Jane yet? She's the intern in the international travel department.那很好呀，你见过珍妮了吗，她现在正在海外旅游部实习。B: Yeah. I've met her. She's a genius saleswoman. 见过了，她简直是个天才售货员。A: I know. She could sell fridges to Eskimos. 我知道！她能把冰箱卖给爱斯基摩人。B: How do you know her?你是怎么认识她的？A: She's my cousin.她是我表姐。B: Why didn't you tell me about that before?你以前怎么没跟我提过？A: I don't know. I didn't think it was that interesting.我不知道，我觉得这没什么可说的。B: Well, now that I know that, maybe we should all go out for dinner sometime.既然我知道了，以后我们有时间应该去吃顿饭。A: That's a good idea. Let's discuss it after work. 这是个好主意，下班之后咱们再商量。

A: How's your new job going?你的新工作怎么样？B: It's challenging, but I'm enjoying it quite a bit. 充满挑战，不过我很喜欢这种感觉。A: That's great, I knew you'd do a  good job as a manager. 那很好啊，我知道你当经理会做的很好。B: Thanks a lot.多谢。A: How's your assistant manager getting on?你的副经理呢，怎么样？B: Well, that's part of the problem. His probation period is up tomorrow and I don't think he's ready to pass.嗯，这是个问题，到明天他的试用期就满了，不过我觉得他合格不了A: What seems to be the problem?问题出在哪儿呢？B: Well, he was supposed to be able to learn his job in 30 days, but he just doesn't seem to know what he's doing.他应该在30天之内了解，并且熟悉他的工作内容。不过他似乎并不明白他该做些什么。A: If you gave him another 30 days. Do you think he could figure it out by then?如果你再给他30天时间，你觉得他能弄清楚吗？B: To be honest, he has no authority, he's a hard-worker, but no one listens to him.老实说，他没有威信。他是个勤奋工作的人，但是没有人听他的。A: I see. Not everyone is cut out to work in management.我知道了，并不是每个人都能放在管理层工作。B: I know. It'll be great if we could transfer him to a department where he doesn't have to work with people.我知道，如果把他调到一个不用跟很多人一起共事的部门去，也许会很好。A: There's an opening in the creative design department. It involves working with computers.创意设计部有个职位空缺，只要整天与电脑为伴就行。B: That's perfect. I'll let him know tomorrow. Thanks. 那太好了，我明天告诉他，谢谢。

A: So I heard that you have big news again. Is that true?我听说你有特大消息要宣布了！是真的吗？B: Yes, who did you hear that from?是的。谁告诉你的？A: That's not important. Are you going to tell me what it is?谁说的不重要。你是不是该告诉我究竟是什么消息？B: You'll have to guess.你猜。A: Are you pregnant?你怀孕了？B: Are you kidding?你开玩笑吗？A: Just thought I'd ask. Are you celebrating your birthday?只是想到就问了。你要过生日了？B: Not today.不是今天。A: Let me think. Did you get a promotion?让我想想。你要升职了？B: Of course not. I've never even had a job.当然不是。我还没有工作呢！A: I give up, what is it?我放弃了。到底是什么？B: I'm going to be an aunt. My sister is pregnant with twins.我要做姑姑了！我姐姐怀了一对双胞胎。A: Congratulations. When is she due?恭喜！预产期什么时候？B: Her due date is April 20th, but twins are often born early. 预产期是4月20日，不过双胞胎一般会早产。A: Do you have any nieces or nephews now?你目前有侄子和侄女吗？B: No. My sister's babies will be my first ones.没有。我姐姐这对双胞胎将会是第一个。A: That's great. I actually have some good news too.太好了。实际上我也有个好消息。B: Really? what is it?真的吗？是什么？A: I just passed my final exam.我刚刚通过了期末考试。B: Well done. Are you going to go out and celebrate?干得漂亮！你打算出去庆祝一下吗？A: I was thinking of going out for dinner. Do you want to come with me?我正在考虑出去吃顿饭。你想一起去吗？B: I'd be honored. 那我的荣幸。

split/break up分手I didn't know you had split/broken up.我不知道你们已经分手了。stand sb up放某人鸽子You stood me up last time.你上次放了我鸽子。blow up at sb对某人发火I'm sorry I blew up at you yesterday.很抱歉昨天我冲你发火了。a good catch抢手货Mary's boyfriend is a good catch.玛丽的男朋友条件很好。A: How is everything going with your girlfriend?你和你的女朋友怎么样了？ B: Didn't I tell you? It's over. 我没告诉你吗，我们吹了。 A: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I didn't know you had split up. What happened?啊，我很抱歉，我不知道你们分手的事，这是怎么回事？ B: It was a few things. The first thing happened was that we were supposed to go out for a romantic dinner for our one year anniversary, but she stood me up. 有那么几件事，第一件就是我们相识一周年纪念日那天，本来打算去吃一顿非常浪漫的晚餐，结果她放了我鸽子。 A: Really? Did she tell you why she didn't show up?真的吗，她没有解释为什么没去吗？ B: No. but I ended up finding out later that night when I saw her with another man at a club near my home. 没有，不过那天晚上我看到她和另一个男人在我家附近的俱乐部里，我还有什么可以在探究的。 A: What was she thinking? Did you confront her about it when you saw her?她到底在想什么呀，你看见她的时候有没有当面揭穿她？ B: I wanted to, but I knew if I spoke to her, I'd just blow up at her. So I decided to just go home. I called her later that night, but she didn't answer the phone. 我本来是想这么做，这可是我知道，如果我们当面对质，我会冲她发火。所以我决定掉头回家，后来夜里我给她打电话，她根本就不接。 A: I can't believe she would do that to you. It's so dishonest and rude.我真是不能想象她居然这么对你，这样太不忠诚了，而且很没有礼貌。 B: I know. And I still haven't heard from her. 我知道，我现在还没有收到她的消息。 A: I bet you she regrets what she's done. You're such a good catch. She really lost out,  didn't she?我敢打赌，她肯定会为自己所做的事情后悔的，你是多好的一个人啊！她损失可大了，对吧？ B: I guess so.我觉得也是。 A: It's always nice to have some closure. But I don't think you'll have a problem finding another girlfriend. There are plenty of fish in the sea. 有些关系还是结束的好，我觉得你找女朋友绝对不是难事，天涯何处芳草。

be accepted into/be admitted to被...录取If I were you, I would not do that.如果我是你，我不会做的。If I were you, I would refuse his invitation.如果我是你，我会拒绝邀请。A: What do you think of studying abroad?你觉得出国留学怎么样？B: I think it's a good idea. Studying abroad will offer you plenty of new opportunities. Are you planning on going abroad?我觉得这是个很好的想法，出国留学能为你创造很多机会，你打算出国留学吗？A: Yes, I hope too. I'm studying for my IELTS right now. 是的，我希望能。我正在准备考雅思呢。B: Which country do you want to go to?你想去哪个国家？A: I'd like to study in the UK, but it's really expensive.我想去英国读书，可是那里太贵了。B: Have you applied to any schools there?你申请那里的学校了吗？A: Yes, I received a conditional offer from Oxford University a few days ago.申请了，而且几天以前，我收到了牛津大学有条件录取的通知书。B: Congratulations. That's excellent news. What do you have to do to get an unconditional offer?恭喜你，这可真是个好消息，你怎么做才能换成无条件录取通知书呢？A: I have to get an IELTS score of 7.5 overall. Do you think I can do that?我需要雅思总分考到7.5，你觉得我能考到吗？B: If you study hard, I don't see why you wouldn't. Have you received any other offers?如果你尽力准备，我觉得你没有理由考不到这个成绩，你还有收到其他学校的录取通知书了吗？A: I was also accepted into Yale University and Sydney University.我还收到耶鲁大学和悉尼大学的。B: If you're worried about money, the cost of living is lowest in America. However, if you go to the Oxford University, you'll probably be able to get any job you want in the future.如果你担心费用问题的话，美国的生活费会低一些。不过如果你能去牛津大学读书，毕业以后你很有可能找到你最理想的工作。A: I just can't decide where to go. It's not an easy decision to make.我还是无法决定去哪里读书，做个决定可真不容易。B: If I were you, I'd apply for some scholarships and grants before you decide.Whatever you do, I know you'll succeed. 如果我是你我就在做决定之前申请一些奖学金，不过无论你去哪里，我都相信你一定能成功。

A: Emily, could you stay a few extra minutes to discuss your project with me?艾米丽，你能不能多呆几分钟，跟我讨论一下你的设计方案B: Sure. We're on a pretty tight schedule, but we should be able to finish it just on time. 好的，尽管我们的时间很紧张，但是我们应该能够按时完工A: Are all of your team members on schedule?你所有的组员都能按时完成吗B: A few of yhe graphic designers are a bit behind in their work because of computer problems. 尤其的图像设计师，由于电脑的问题，工作进度有点滞后A: How have the decided to deal with that?他们打算怎么解决B: They've agreed to work over-time until it's finished. They've even decided to come in on the weekend.他们同意加班，直到完成为止，甚至还打算周末都过来加班A: That's true dedication. I'm impressed. When is it due?真的是很敬业，这样我很感动，什么时候交稿B: We agreed that the deadline was next Friday.我们协议约定的最后期限是下周五A: Right. Well, given that your colleagues are working so hard on this project, I suppose we could change that deadline to Monday morning. I won't have time to look over it on the weekend anyway.那好，鉴于你的组员们工作都相当卖力，我想我们可以把交稿期限延期到下下个周一，反正我周末也没时间看这个方案B: That'd be very helpful. An extra weekend is all they really need. Thanks.那可帮了大忙了，他们确实需要再多一个周末的时间，谢谢A: That's alright. Make sure everyone knows that we must stick to the new deadline.不客气，要确保每个人都知道，我们必须赶在最后期限之前完成任务B: I will. 我会的。A: I know you have a tight schedule so I won't take up more of your time. Have a good evening.我知道你的时间非常宝贵，我就不多占用了，祝你晚上过得愉快B: You, too. See you tomorrow. 你也是，明天见。

likewise同样地A: You're always welcome at our house.欢迎你随时来我家做客。B: Likewise.你也是。A: Let me know if you ever need any help.你要是需要帮助就告诉我。B: Likewise.你也一样。A: Hey, Mike, are you busy this evening?嗨，迈克，你今晚有空吗？B: Sorry, I'm afraid that I've got plans tonight.对不起，我今晚恐怕已经有安排了。A: What are you doing?你打算干什么？B: I'm going to my parents' house for my father's birthday. 我要去我父母那儿给爸爸过生日。A: How old is he today?他今年多大？B: It's his 50th birthday. 50岁整。A: Well, wish him a happy birthday for me.哦，代我祝他生日快乐。B: Sure thing. What are your plans for the evening?没问题。你今晚有什么安排？A: I was just thinking of going to a movie tonight.我只想去看场电影。B: Well, if you can wait until tomorrow night, I'll go with you.恩，如果你能等到明天晚上，我就陪你去看。A: Sorry, I've got people coming over tomorrow night.不好意思，明晚有人过来看我。B: Sounds like this weekend just isn't going to work out for us.看来这个周末我们好像没有机会待在一起了。A: Sounds that way. Maybe another time?似乎是这样。不如另外再找时间？B: Sure. Hey, I'm sorry, but I've got to get going.好啊。嘿，对不起，我必须得走了。A: Yeah, me too. It's about time I made a move.是，我也是。我也该动身了。B: Say hello to your friends for me.代我向你的朋友们问好。A: Likewise. See you later. 你也是。回见。

A: Since you did such a fantastic job running the last project, I'd like you to be in charge of this one. 由于你在上次任务中表现特别出色，所以这次的任务我也想交给你负责。B: Okay. Is the deadline soon?好的，这个项目马上要到截止日期了吗？A: No, you can take your time on this project, we have plenty of time to get it done.不是，做这个项目可以，不用急，慢慢来，我们的时间很充裕。B: That's great. When is the deadline exactly?那太好了，确切的期限是什么时候？A: It isn't due until after the bank holiday next month.下个月的银行假期之后。B: So we've got a month and a fortnight to complete it. 那么就是说，我们有一个半月的时间。A: That's right. Here's a copy of the project proposal we've worked out for you. 对，这是我们给你做好的项目计划提案的副本。B: It seems very thorough.这个看起来很周密。A: It should be. We've spent the last few months working on the details of the proposal which will be finalized in a meeting this afternoon. I know it's short notice, but we need you to be there. 应该这样，我们花了好几个月的时间研究提案的细节，打算今天下午开会最后定稿。我知道现在通知你时间有点紧，不过我们希望你能够按时出席。B: What time does the meeting start?这个会几点开？A: It stars at 3:15 and it should last no more than two hours.3:15开始，不会超过两个小时。B: Where is it going to be held?在哪儿开?A: In the boardroom. Make sure you read through the proposal and come prepared to discuss it in detail. Today will be a busy day for you, but from next week on, you should be in less of a rush.会议室。你一定要通读这个计划书，到时候准备好参与细节问题的讨论。今天你也许会有点忙，但是下周开始你就可以慢慢来了。B: Don't worry. I can handle it. Is that all?别担心，我能应付得来，就这些吗？A: Yes, remember don't be late to the meeting. 是的，记得，开会不要迟到。B: I won't. See you at 3:15!我不会的。3点15见！

A: How's it going?最近过得怎么样？B: I'm in a really good mood, actually. How about you?我心情好极了，你呢？A: To be honest, I'm a bit fed up.老实说，我有点儿心烦。B: What's wrong?怎么了？A: Well, my boyfriend was supposed to call me last night, but he never did.恩，我男朋友昨天晚上应该给我打电话的，可是他一直都没有打。B: That's too bad. I'm sure there's a logical explanation for it. Don't be too upset about it.那可太糟糕了，我想一定会有个合理的解释，别为这个太难过。A: The thing is, this isn't the first time he's promised to do something and then didn't.问题是，他答应给我打了却没有打，这已经不是头一次了。B: I see how that can get a bit annoying.我明白，这的确会让人有点生气。A: A bit? I'm extremely annoyed that he didn't phone me when he promised me that he would! He's such a liar. 有点儿？我为这事生气极了，他是个大骗子。B: So what are you going to do about it?那你打算怎么办？A: I don't know. I've got mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, I really want to end it with him, but on the other hand, I don't want to be without him.我不知道，我现在心情很复杂，一方面我真想跟他分手，但是另一方面我又不想离开他。B: What do you think would make you happier?那你觉得怎样你才会开心一点？A: In the long run, I think breaking up with him would make me much happier, but I know that I'll be depressed about it for a few weeks first. 从长远考虑，我觉得跟他分手我可能会更开心，但是我知道刚分手的前几个星期我都会为这事而情绪低落。B: Relationships can be confusing sometimes. 感情的事情有时候真让人困惑。A: What would you do if you were me?如果你是我，你会怎么办？B: I'd call him and dump him now! You deserve better than him!我会现在就给他打电话把他甩了，你一定能够找个比他更好的。

A: Emily, could you spare a few minutes?艾米丽，你能腾出几分钟吗？B: Sure. What do you need?没问题，你需要什么？A: Well, I wanted to let you know that I've put in my notice. 恩，我想告诉你我辞职了。B: Really? Why? 真的吗？为什么？A: It's complicated. But basically it boils down to one thing. This company isdownsizing and I can't continue working for a company that may let me go. 原因很复杂，不过简单说来这是迟早的事。这家公司在缩减开支，我不能等到公司解雇我我才走。B: But surely they wouldn't fire you! You are one of the most experienced managers here.可是，他们不可能解雇你！你是这里最资深的经理之一！A: Well, to be honest, there's another reason. I've got a better offer.恩，坦白说，还有一个原因，我有更好的选择了。B: Well, that's great news. Congratulations. Where will you be located?啊，那可是个好消息，恭喜你，你要去哪里？A: The head office is in New York, but I'll be dealing with overseas companies and flying to this side of the world from time to time.那家公司总部设在纽约，不过我要打理和海外公司的买卖，会经常飞回来的。B: It'll be sad to see you go, but it sounds like you've found yourself a great opportunity.你要走的话我会很难过。不过看来你找到更好的机会了。A: I have. I feel lucky. I look forward to dealing with overseas companies and at the same time having a chance to use English more.是的，我觉得很幸运，我一直希望能同海外公司做生意，并借此机会锻炼英语。B: I'm sorry to bring this up now, but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go?我很抱歉现在向你提个要求，你在走之前可以帮我写一封推荐信吗？A: Of course I can. In fact, if there are any other job opportunities at this new company. I'll recommend you personally.当然可以。实际上，如果这家新公司有合适的工作机会的话，我个人会推荐你。B: Thanks. I appreciate that. 谢谢，非常感谢。

A: It's time for you to wake up.你该起床了。B: Give me five more minutes. I'm really tired this morning.再给我五分钟。今天早上我真的很累。A: I'm sorry, but it's time for you to get ready for school.对不起，现在是你准备上学的时候了。B: I get that, but let me just sleep for a little bit longer.我明白了，不过让我再睡一会儿。A: You're not going to get up in five minutes if I let you fall back asleep.如果我再让你睡觉，你不会五分钟后起床的。B: Believe me. I will get up and get ready in five minutes.相信我。我五分钟后就起床并且准备好。A: There's a lot that you need to do this morning.今天早上你有很多事要做。B: I understand, and it will get done after I wake up in five minutes.我明白，五分钟后我醒了会去完成它们。A: I hope you won't be late for school.我不想让你上学迟到。B: I'm going to be on time today.我今天会准时的。A: Go back to sleep then, but only five minutes.那再去睡觉吧，不过只睡五分钟。B: Thanks a lot.多谢。

hook up with与某人相恋；勾搭How did you hook up with that guy?你是怎么和那个男人好上的？Do you think I can hook up with that girl?你觉得我能追到那个女孩吗？A: Hi Julie, how are things going?你好，朱莉，最近怎么样？B: Everything is great, Tad. How are you?一切都很好，泰德。你好吗？A: I'm doing really well.我很好。B: Tad, I'm pretty hungry right now. Wanna walk over and check out the food?泰德，我现在很饿。想过去看看吃的吗？A: Julie, do you know who that woman is over there by the window?朱莉，你知道窗边那个女人是谁吗？B: That is Mary. I heard that she's just moved in with Lee.那是玛丽。我听说她刚搬来和李住在一起。A: Lee? I thought that he was with Malia.李？我以为他和玛丽亚在一起。B: Oh, that relationship is history. Malia hooked up with a guy she met on holiday.哦，那段关系是历史。玛丽亚和她度假时遇到的一个男人勾搭在一起。A: I bet that Lee wasn't too happy with that!我敢打赌，李对这件事不太满意！B: Actually, he was OK with it. They hadn't been getting along too well.事实上，他没意见。他们相处得不太好。

A: I need help preparing for my presentation on Friday.我需要帮助准备星期五的演讲。B: I could help you with that.我能帮你。A: Are you sure you have the time?你确定你有时间吗？B: I promise you  that I have the time to do this. If I didn't, I wouldn't offer to help. 我向你保证我有时间。如果没有时间，我不会主动提出帮忙的。A: What would be the best time for you to help me?什么时间帮我最合适？B: Tomorrow night would work for me. 明天晚上合适。A: Shall we just meet here?我们可以就在这里见吗？B: OK, and I'll bring some information that helped me with my presentation.好的。我会带一些帮助我做过演讲的信息。A: I'll see you then.到时候见。B: See you tomorrow night. 明天晚上见。

A: Doctor, what is the best way to stay healthy?医生，保持健康的最好方法是什么？B: Having a good diet is probably the most important thing.良好的饮食可能是最重要的。A: It is very confusing to know what to eat.知道吃什么很困惑B: You need plenty of fruits and vegetables, small amounts of protein, and whole grains.你需要大量的水果和蔬菜，少量的蛋白质和全谷物。A: Are there certain things that I should avoid?有什么我应该避免的吗？B: You shouldn't consum too much sugar or caffeine. Also, watch your intake of fatty food.你不应该摄入太多的糖或咖啡因。另外，注意脂肪食物的摄入量。A: After watching my diet, what else should I do?看了我的饮食后，我还应该做什么？B: You need to stop smoking, and make sure that you get 30 minutes of exercise every day.你需要戒烟，并确保每天锻炼30分钟。A: Can I have a glass of wine now and then?我能偶尔喝杯葡萄酒吗？B: As long as you don't overdo it, a glass of wine a day should be OK.只要你不喝得太多，一天喝一杯酒就可以了。

A: Doctor, can you give me some suggestions on how to stay healthy?医生，你能给我一些关于如何保持健康的建议吗？B: Well, first of all, you need to make sure that you eat the right foods.嗯，首先，你需要确保你吃对食物。A: What are the best foods to eat?最好吃什么？B: You should emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains andprotein. 你应该多吃新鲜的水果和蔬菜，以及全谷物和蛋白质。A: What should I avoid?我应该避免什么？B: You need to avoid highly fatty and greasy foods. You should also avoid too much sugar and caffeine.你需要避免高脂肪和油腻的食物。也应该避免摄入过多的糖和咖啡因。A: What else is important to stay healthy?还有什么对保持健康很重要的？B: You need to get plenty of exercise every day. if you smoke, you need to stop. 你每天需要做大量的运动。如果你抽烟，你需要停下来。A: Is it okay to drink alcohol?可以喝酒吗？B: Actually, studies have shown that people who have one-half a glass of alcohol per day do better than those who don't drink. 事实上，研究表明，每天喝半杯酒的人比不喝酒的人身体更好。

A: I hear you're being sent to Madrid for the annual conference. Is that right?我听说你要被派到马德里去参加年会了，是吗？B: Yes. It will be my first trip overseas. Actually, it's going to be my first time leaving the country.是的，这将是我第一次海外旅行，实际上这是我第一次出国。A: Are you serious? You haven't even been anywhere on vacation?你是认真的吗？你在假期时也哪里没有去过吗？B: No, I have never vacationed anywhere exotic. But even if I don't get a chance to travel on my personal time, at least I can travel on my company time. 没有。我从来没有去过国外度。但是即使我没有在私人时间旅游，至少我可以用出差时间旅游。A: Well, being able to go to the conference sounds like such a great opportunity. Have you applied at the embassy for visa yet? 去参加这个会议是个很不错的机会，你去大使馆申请签证了吗？B: Yes, it wasn't too hard to get. All I had to do was fill out the paperwork and pay the application fee. 是的，这并不难。我只要填一些表格和交申请费。A: You live next Tuesday right? What time is your flight?你是下周二出发吗？你的飞机几点起飞的？B: My flight departs at 7 am. I have everything except for my luggage ready.飞机早上七点起飞，我就差准备行李了。A: If your flight is leaving so early, I can take you to the airport and see you off. I'll still be able to make it into the office by 9. 如果你的飞机起飞的很早，我可以送你去机场，然后送你离开，这样我依然可以在九点到办公室。B: That'd be great. Thanks a lot. 那太好了，非常感谢。

01The service is too slow.服务太慢了。A: Can you tell me what's wrong, sir?能和我说说有什么不妥吗，先生？B: The service is too slow and the dishes are servedcold.服务太慢了，菜都凉了。A: I see. I'll report it to the manager.我知道了，我会把这事告诉经理的。02There is too much salt in the soup.汤太咸了。A: Is everything to your satisfaction?您对饭菜满意吗？B: Yes, all the food was delicious except that there is too much salt in the soup.是的，除了汤太咸之外，所有事物都不错。A: I'm so sorry for that. I'll take it to the kitchen and get you another one, if you like.真对不起，如果您愿意，我拿到厨房再给您换一下。

A: How's your job search going?找工作进行的怎么样了？B: I don't know. I only started looking for a job a few days ago.我不知道。我前几天才刚开始找。A: I see. Have you found anything that you're interested in?哦，你有没有找到自己感兴趣的？B: I've only found a few openings in my field. 在我的专业领域里只找到几个。A: What kind of job are you looking for?你想找哪方面的工作？B: I'm trying to find a job in sound engineering. 我想找音效工程学方面的。A: There's not a very high demand for that kind of job, is there?这个领域好像需求量不大是吧？B: Unfortunately not. If I can't find anything in that field, then I could also work in the tourism field.的确是，很遗憾。如果我找不到这个领域的工作，我就去旅游业。A: That's a good idea. You have plenty of experience in the tourism industry, don't you?那是个好主意，你有很丰富的旅游业工作经验，对吧？B: Yes 是的。A: By the way, I saw a job in the paper this morning that you might be interested in.顺便说一句，我今天早上看报纸，上面有一条招牌信息，也许你会感兴趣。B: Really? What is it?真的吗？是什么？A: It's a job at a recruitment agency.是一家职业介绍所。B: That's interesting. Do you think they'd hire me?这挺有意思的，你觉得他们会聘用我吗？A: Well, you have plenty of experience in job hunting, I think you'd be the perfect person for the job.恩，你有很多求职经验。我觉得你会是这份工作的最佳人选。B: That's true. I might as well call them up and see if I can get an interview. 没错，我应该这就给他们打电话看看是否有机会面试。

01Could you recommend some special dishes in your restaurant?能为我推荐你们的饭店的特色菜吗？A: Could you recommend some special dishes in your restaurant?能为我推荐你们的饭店的特色菜吗？B: Roast beef is very good today, ma'am.夫人，今天的烤牛肉不错。A: Is that right? I'll try it.是吗？那我尝尝吧。02What is the specialty of your restaurant?你们餐厅的特色菜是什么？A: What is the specialty of your restaurant?你们餐厅的特色菜是什么？B: Sweet and sour pork chops, madam.夫人，是糖醋排骨。A: We will have it for two people.我们要两个人的量。B: In a minute, madam.就来，夫人。What's today's specialty? 今天有什么特色菜？Could you show me what you've got? 你们都有哪些菜？Do you have today's specialty? 餐厅有今日特色菜吗？What do you have for today's specialty? 今天的特色菜是什么？

mess up把...搞砸；弄乱；弄脏I hope they haven't messed up your video tapes.我希望他们没有弄乱你的录像带。I'm so sorry. I messed up the whole thing.很抱歉，我把整件事情搞砸了。A: How was school today?今天上学怎么样？B: I hate school.我讨厌学校。A: Why? What happened? 为什么？发生了什么？B: I messed up my mid-term exam so badly today. 今天我的期中考试考砸了。A: It's just one exam. Can you re-take the exam?那不过是一次期中考试。你能补考吗？B: Yes, but it 's so humiliating. I don't want my friends to know I failed. 可以。可是实在太丢人了。我不想让我的同学们知道我考试不及格。A: Why didn't you do a good job?你为什么没有考好？B: I don't know, I sat down in my seat, looked at my paper, and then my mind just went totally black. 我不清楚。我坐在座位上，盯着卷子看，大脑一片空白。A: Do you think you studied enough for the exam?你觉得你考试准备的充分吗？B: No.不充分。A: What did you do last night?你昨晚做了什么？B: I watched TV. 我看了电视。A: Did you study the whole night for your exam?那你为了复习熬通宵了吗？B: No, not really. 没有，没那么做。A: I'm sure if you had studied, you would have done well. When can you re-take your exam?我敢肯定如果你学习了，你本可以考的很好。什么时候补考？B: Tomorrow.明天。A: All right. Get out your books and I'll help you prepare. 好的。拿出你的书，我帮你复习。

01I'd like to have my hair cut.我想理个发。A: I'd like to have my hair cut.我想理个发。B: How do you want it?您想理什么样式的发型？A: Just a trim, and cut the sides fairly short, but not so much at the back.修剪一下就行了。两边简短些，但后面不要剪得太多。B: Nothing off the top?顶上不要剪吗？A: Well, a little off the top.嗯，稍微剪一点。02Please don't cut it too short.请不要剪得太短。A: How would you like your hair?您想要理什么样的发型？B: A little more off the back. Please don't cut it too short.后面再剪一些。请不要剪太短。A: How about the sideburns? Should I use a razor for them?鬓角怎么弄？要不要我用剃刀刮一下？B: No, thank you!不用了，谢谢。

A: Are you alright? You don't seem to be as cheerful as you normally are. 你还好吧，你看起来没有平常那么开心。B: To be honest, I've just had a really bad day.老实说，我今天过得真是糟糕透了。A: What happened?出什么事了？B: First, I slept through my alarm and ended up two hours late for work. 开始，我早上睡过头了，结果上班迟到了两个小时。A: What did your boss say?你上司怎么说？B: He told me that if I showed up late one more time, he'd fire me. He's so mean. 他跟我说，如果我在迟到一次就把我炒了，他实在是太不近人情了。A: That's horrible. Was that the first time you'd shown up late to work?真糟糕，就是你第一次上班迟到吗？B: That was my second time. The first time, I was in a car accident.这是第二次，第一次是我出的车祸。A: Is your boss Chinese?你的上司是中国人吗？B: No, he's from Australia. Before I met him, I thought Australians were supposed to be relaxed and easy-going. I had no idea he'd be so fussy about things. 不，他是澳大利亚人。和他共事以前，我一直认为澳大利亚人都是性格随和，很好相处的，我不知道为什么他待人这么苛刻。A: What are you going to do?那接下来你打算怎么办？B: I think I'm going to look for another job. I need to find a boss that is a bit more sensitive and optimistic than my current boss. 我想换份工作，找一个比现在这个上司更通情达理的。A: That sounds like a sensible plan. Do you want me to help you with your job search?这个想法挺明智的，需要我帮你找工作吗？B: That's very kind of you. Thanks for the offer.你实在是太好了，谢谢你愿意帮忙。A: Don't mention it. That's what friends are for. 没什么，这才是朋友嘛。

A: How are you doing, Emily? 艾米丽，你最近过得怎么样？B: To be honest, I'm really fed up with work at the moment, I need a break.老实说，我现在上班有点不耐烦了，我需要放个假。A: Are you doing anything this weekend?你周末打算干什么？B: I have to work on Saturday all day. I really hate my job.我周六一整天都得上班，我讨厌我的工作。A: Are you available on Sunday?那你周日有空吗？B: Yes, it's my only day off until (next) Thursday.有空，下周四之前我只有这一天休息时间。A: Okay, well, my friends and I are planning on going to the beach on Sunday. We tend to leave around noon whenever we go anywhere. So you could still sleep in. Do you want to come with us?好的，我和我的几个朋友打算周日去海边玩，不管去哪儿我们都会在中午左右出发，所以你可以睡个懒觉，你想跟我们一起去吗？B: That'd be fantastic! Which beach are you going to?那可实在是太好了，你们打算去哪个海滩？A: It's a quiet beach just about an hour outside of the city.出城之后一个小时的路程，一个非常安静的海滩。B: What should I bring with me?我需要带什么东西吗？A: We've got plenty of inflatables. But if you want to sit on a chair, you will have to bring your own sunlounger. 我们带了很多充气玩具，如果你想坐椅子上的话，你就可以自己带一把沙滩椅。B: I love lazing around in a sun. 我喜欢懒羊羊地晒太阳。A: Do you like surfing?你喜欢冲浪吗？B: I've actually never tried. Do you have a surfboard? 我真的没试过，你有冲浪板吗？A: We've got a few. I can teach you how to surf on Sunday. It'll be fun.我们有几个。星期日我可以教你冲浪，真的很好玩。B: I can't wait. It sounds like we're going to have a great time. How much money should I bring?我都要等不及了，听上去我们会玩得很开心，我应该带多少钱？A: You'll just need roughly ten dollars for food and gas money. My friend is driving, so we usually all chip in a few dollars for gas money. 吃的加上汽油费，你需要带十美元左右。我的一个朋友开车，所以一般我们都均摊几美元的汽油费。B: Okay, when and where should I meet you?好的，咱们什么时候在什么地方见面？A: We'll pick you up at your place at noon. Be there or be square. 星期日中午我们去你家接你，不见不散。

I don't feel very well.我感觉身体不舒服。A: Hi, I don't feel very well. I may have caught a cold.您好，我感觉不舒服，可能是感冒了。B: How long have you been feeling like this?这种情况有几天了？A: 3 days already.已经3天了。02I don't feel like eating anything.我什么也不想吃。A: How do you feel?你感觉怎么样？B: I don't feel like eating anything. I feel like vomiting.我什么也不想吃，想吐。A: How long has this been going on?你这样有多久了？B: For one day.一天。其他表达法:I'm under the weather.我觉得不舒服，生病了。Both of my feet and hands ache all over.我双脚双手都很酸痛。

be impressed by...对...印象深刻/钦佩We were all impressed by her enthusiasm.我们都被她的热情打动了。I was very impressed by a young man at my lectures.来上我课的一个年轻人让我印象很深刻。A: John, I'd like to see you in my office for a minute.约翰，你到我办公室来一下。B: Yes, sir. I'll be there in just a moment.好的，先生，我一会过去。A: John, I have been watching you. I've been paying attention to your performance over the last quarter and I'm impressed. You've done a tremendous job in tackling some difficult accounts. I just wanted to let you know, after this month's performance reviews, I'm recommending you for promotion. 约翰，我一直留意你，上一季度我一直注意你的表现，对你印象很好。你在处理一些棘手的账目方面做了很大的工作。我只想让你知道，这个月的业绩评议之后，我会力荐给你升职。B: Gosh...sir, thank you, sir. I had no idea there were any positions opening up in our department. 天哪，先生。太谢谢你了，先生，我不知道我们部门还有空缺的职位。A: Well, it's not going to be in our department. I've recommended you for an interdepartmental transfer. There's a supervisory spot opening up in financial. I'm turning your name in for it. 不是我们部门，我已经推荐你跨部门调动，在财务部有一个管理岗位空缺，我打算提名你接任。B: Management? Wow, I had no idea I could move so quickly from entry level to managerial staff.管理岗位？哇，我真没想到自己能那么快从初级职位升为管理人员。A: You've earned it. 你应该得到的。

01How much does this necklace cost?这条项链多少钱？A: I want to buy a necklace for my girlfriend.我想给我女朋友买一条项链。B: Which one do you like?你想要哪一条？A: Please show me that one. How much does it cost?请给我拿那条。多少钱？B: It costs 400 dollars.400美元。02How much are these?这些总共多少钱？A: Please show me some notebooks and a pen.请给我拿些笔记本和一支钢笔。B: Here you are, Anything else?给您，还需要其他的吗？A: No, thank you. How much are these, please?没有了，谢谢。请问这些总共多少钱？B: That will be 3.5 dollars.共3.5美元。

01How about half the price?半价怎么样？A: How much does this vase cost?这个花瓶多少钱？B: 60 dollars.60美元。A: 60 dollars! It's too expensive. How about half the price?60美元！太贵了。半价怎么样？B: Half? Are you kidding?半价？开玩笑嘛？02Can you lower it, please?能便宜点吗？A: How much is the silk skirt?那件丝裙多少钱？B: 50 dollars.50美元。A: Well, I think the price is a bit high. Can you lower it, please?嗯，我觉得价钱有点高，能便宜点吗？B: I'm sorry, but this is one-price shop很抱歉，但这里不打折。其他表达法：Can you cut down another 30 dollors?能再降30美元吗？What a price! Lower it, please.这么高的价格，请降点。Can you give me a better price?便宜点好吗？

May I know the procedure of tax-refund, please?我想了解一下退税的程序，可以吗？A:May I know the procedure of tax-refund, please?我想了解一下退税的程序，可以吗？B:There is a detailed introduction on that board. Please have a look at it.在那个公告板上有详细的介绍，请您自己去看看。02Can you tell me how to drawback the duties, please?请问你能告诉我如何办理退税吗？A:Can you tell me how to drawback the duties, please?请问你能告诉我如何办理退税吗？B:Sorry, I don't know.很抱歉，我不知道。

A: I heard a rumor this morning. It seems Trusten Tools to is going out of business. Another competitor is going bankrupt. That could be good news for us. 早上我听到一个传闻，好像是说信托设备公司要倒闭了。又一个竞争对手要破产了，这对我来说可是好消息。B: I think you must have heard wrong. The truth is we are going to be taken over by Trusten. We're being bought out, and our company will be merging with our largest competitor. It's not good news at all.我想你一定听错啦，事实是我们要被信托公司接管了，我们的所有权被买下了，我们公司就要和我们最大的竞争对手合并了，这根本不是什么好消息。A: What? We're merging with Trusten? I never thought that would happen. Will we be getting new owners? Will it affect our jobs?什么？我们要和信托公司合并？我从来没有想过这样的事情会发生，我们要有新老板了？这对我们的工作有影响吗？B: Probably. The new owners will be coming to start alignment meetings next week. 可能会有影响，新老板下周来进行合作会谈。A: Wow, with such a big change. We won't even have the same name.哇，有那么大的变化，我们连自己公司的名字都保不住。B: It's not only the name of our company that will change. I expect that after this acquisition, there'll be a ton of things up in the air.不但是我们公司名字要改，我预计收购之后还会有一大堆的问题悬而未决。