和Emily一起练口语（附中英双语字幕）

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。

A: Do you think you could do me a favor with this prize?这个价格还可以再优惠点吗？B: Oh, of course......You know, normally we retail that for $29, but since you are such a good customer of ours, we will give you a discount. How's about 3% off? That's a higher discount than I give almost all of our customers.当然可以，你知道我们通常的零售价是29美元，既然你是我们忠实客户，我们愿意给你打折，九七折怎么样。这是几乎所有顾客中我给的最高折扣A: Thanks! Does it come with insurance?谢谢。含保险吗？B: I'm sorry, I really wish I could do that for you, but our policy is to sell it without the insurance. If you would like to purchase that separately, I can give you a real deal on it. 很抱歉，我真的希望我能这么做。但我们的政策是所卖商品不带保险费，如果你想单独买商品的话，我可以给你实在的价格。A: That's okay. I'd like to look at some of the different models.那样也可以，我想看看其他不同的款式。B: Oh! Yes. Take a look at this one. This is not usually available, we keep it behind the counter because it is limited edition. Of course, I know you're such a good friend, so I can let you have it at base rate. 好的，看一下这个，这是不常见到的，因为是限量版，我们藏在柜台后面，当然我们是老朋友了，所以我就卖给你最低价吧。A: Does it have a guarantee?有质量保证吗？B: For you, I'll guarantee it personally! You have my word on it. 对你，我以个人名义担保！你可以相信我的话。

第一句：Help!救命啊！A: Help!救命啊！B: What's the trouble, ma'am?出什么事了，夫人？A: I was taking a walk when a young man came atme from nowhere and snatched the bag off my hands and ran away.我正在散步，这时一个年轻人不知从哪儿向我袭来，抢了我手里的包，然后逃走了。B: What did the young man look like?那个人长什么样？A: Well, he's young, tall and thin.嗯，他很年轻，又高又瘦。第二句：Can you give me a hand, please?请帮我一把好吗？A: Excuse me. I fell off the bike and broke my leg. I can't walk. Can you give me a hand, Please?打扰了，我从自行车上摔下来，腿骨折不能走路了，你能帮我一把吗？B: OK. I'll drive you to the nearest hospital.好的，我开车送你到最近的医院。

第一句：The thief stole my phone and money.小偷把我的手机和钱偷走了。A: What's the matter, sir?先生，怎么了？B: The thief stole my phone and money.小偷把我的手机和钱偷走了。第二句：My wallet is stolen.我的钱包被偷了。A: Excuse me. I want to report a case.打扰了，我想报案。B: Yes, madam. What's up?好的，夫人，发生什么事了？A: My wallet is stolen. I had about 100 dollars我的钱包被偷了。里面有约100美元现金。

第一句I have no idea where I lost it我不知道我把它丢哪儿了。A: Where did you lose your purse?你把钱包丢哪儿了？B: I have no idea where I lost it我不知道我把它丢哪儿了。第二句I don't remember at all.我根本不记得了。A: Now think it again. Where did you take your purse last time?现在再仔细想想，你最后一次带钱包是在什么时候？B: I don't remember at all.我根本不记得了。

第一句I'm looking for a birthday present for my daughter.我正在给我女儿选一件生日礼物。A: Good morning, Can I be of any assistance?早上好，能帮您做什么吗？B: I'm looking for a birthday present for my daughter, but I haven't made up my mind.我正在给我女儿选一件生日礼物,但我还没拿定主意。A: How about a pair of earrings?一副耳环怎么样？B: Thank you for reminding me.谢谢提醒啊。第二句I'm trying to find a wedding anniversary gift for my wife.我正在给我的妻子挑一份结婚周年的礼物。A: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?早上好，先生。能为您做点什么？B: I'm trying to find a wedding anniversary gift for my wife.我正在给我的妻子挑一份结婚周年的礼物。A: How do you like the gold earrings? We've got a wide selection of them.您觉得金耳环怎么样？我们这儿有很多款可供选择。B: That's a good idea. Show me some, please.好主意，让我看看。

A: Tom Jones from Lockwood will be coming in this afternoon—You'll be going along with the driver to pick him up at the airport when his plane comes in from Prague. Remember, he is one of our most important clients. I want you to give him the red-carpet treatment. 从洛克伍德来的汤姆琼斯今天下午要到我们这里。他从布拉格坐飞机过来，你和司机一起去机场接一下。记住他是我们最重要的客户之一，我要你隆重接待。B: Do you want me to drop him off at the hotel, or do I have to keep him amused this evening as well?你是要我把他留在酒店呢，还是今晚就带他去娱乐呢A: What do you think? I want you to treat him like a king. Take him to one of the fancy restaurants downtown. Afterwards, you can follow up with a show.你怎么想，我要你给他国王一样的待遇，带她去市区最豪华的饭店，然后陪她去看演出B: How much is my entertainment budget?我们的招待你预算是多少？A: Just don't exceed $800 tonight.今晚别超过800美元就可以。B: Don't worry, I'll give him the VIP treatment. Geeze, I really don't enjoy myself when I'm entertaining clients.放心，我会给他贵宾级的待遇。天哪，招待这些客户时我自己真的不开心。A: Well, it's your job, isn't it? Try to have a more positive attitude, it's not as bad as you think. Hey, while you're at it, why don't you invite him to play golf this Saturday as well?可这是你的工作，不对吗？拿出更乐观的态度。事情不像你想的那么糟糕。这期间，为什么不邀请他本周六去打高尔夫呢？B: No problem. Anything to keep the management happy. 没问题。只要领导满意，我做什么都行。

A: Excuse me, can you help me? I would like to change rooms if possible. I couldn't sleep at all last night because the people in the room next to mine were making a lot of noise . Also,  If at all possible, I'd like a room that doesn't overlook the street. Between the noisy neighbors and the highway outside, I didn't sleep a wink. 打扰一下，你能帮我个忙吗？如果可能的话，我想换个房间。昨天晚上因为隔壁房间的人老是大声喧闹，我根本没睡着。而且如果可能的话，我想要一个不靠街的房间。一边是喧闹不休的邻居，一边是外面的高速公路，我一晚上都不曾合眼。B: I'm so sorry to hear that, sir. Let me check and see what is available? what room are you in now?先生，听到这些我很抱歉，我来查一下有没有空房，你现在在哪个房间?A: I'm on the sixth floor, room 698. I've had so many problems with that room. Just this morning I called someone up to fix the light fixture in the bathroom, it didn't work, and it still doesn't work. 我在六楼698房间，这个房间的问题太多，就在今天早上我打过电话请人来浴室修灯架。它坏了，现在还是用不了。B: Oh dear...Well, it looks like we have a few rooms available. Can I put you in to a room on the 17th floor? It has a balcony, and it doesn't face the highway.奥，天哪....看起来我们还有几间空房。我把你安排到17层的一个房间好吗，那有阳台，而且也没有对着高速公路。A: OK, that would be very nice. What do I need to do to transfer?好的，那太好了，我需要办什么退换手续？B: Let me check you out of your old room. You'll have to sign here and acknowledge these changes and also the charges to your previous room. Then I can hook you right up for room 1780. 我帮你退掉旧房间，你得在这里签字，确认这些调整，还要支付以前的房间费用，然后我把你直接掉到1780房间。A: Hmm...I don't think these charges are right—can you explain them, please?哦....我认为这些收费是不对的，请你解释一下好吗？

A: Hi there. I'm Steve saunders. What's your name?你好，我叫史蒂夫桑德斯。你叫什么名字？B: I'm Paul Whitney. Isn't this convention great?我叫保罗惠特尼。这次大会很成功，不是吗？A: Yes, it is, better than I expected it would be. Presenters have been first rate. Is this the first conference you've been to?没错，很成功。比我预想的好。主持会议的人都是一流人物。这是你第一次参加这样的会议吧？B: No, I've been coming for the last three years. Each year keeps getting better. Where are you from?不是，最近这三年我都参加了。一年比一年办得好。你是哪里人？A: I'm from long Island, New York. What about yourself?我是纽约长岛人。你呢？B: I'm from the other side of the coast——Los Angeles.我是洛杉矶人，在海岸另一边。A: Wow, I really like California. The weather there is much better than the East Coast.哇，我非常喜欢加利福尼亚。那儿的气候比东海岸好多了。B: Have you been to California? 你去过加利福尼亚吗？A: Just once. Quite a few years ago we took the kids to Disneyland on our vacation. They had a blast.只去过一次。那是好多年前，我们度假时带孩子去过迪士尼乐园。他们玩的很开心。B: How many kids do you have?你有几个孩子？A: Two, a boy and a girl. They're already grown now.两个，一个男孩，一个女孩。他们已经长大了。B: Well, California's changed over the last little while. You should come back sometime. 加利福尼亚最近变化很大，什么时候你应该再回来看看。

A: Mr Brian? Hi, I'm Mike from Florence Incorporated, I'm glad you made it. How was your flight?是布莱恩先生吗？您好，我是佛罗伦萨股份有限公司的迈克。很高兴您能抵达。一路顺利吧？B: It was pretty bumpy, also a bit long, all together about five hours. 路上颠簸很厉害，时间也有点长，总共大约五小时。A: That is a long flight. You had a layover too, is that right? You must be tired.路程真是不近。中途还有短暂停留吧？您一定累坏了。B: Actually I feel quite rested. I was able to sleep on the plane. 实际上我休息的还不错。飞机上也能睡觉。A: Good! Here, let me help you with your bag. Is it your first time to Seattle? I'd be very happy to take you around the city and show you the sights tonight if you are available.太好了，那我帮您拿包吧。您是第一次来西雅图吗？如果您今晚有空的话，我很乐意陪您在城里转转，看看风景。B: That would be very nice, you're too kind.那样太好了，非常感谢。A: I've already made a hotel reservation for you, let's go to the hotel first and drop off your things. Then I'd like to have a drink so that we can get better acquainted. I've booked a table at an exclusive restaurant downtown. Afterwards, I've made arrangements to take you to see the city lights. Seattle's nightlife can be really quite exciting. How does that schedule sound to you?我已经为您订了旅馆，我们先去把东西放下，然后我们去喝酒，好好认识一下。我在市区一家高档饭店订了一桌，吃完饭后，我已安排了带您去看看城市夜景，西雅图的夜生活真的很热闹，您觉得这样的安排可以吗？B: Sounds great. Thank you for your hospitality.听起来好极了，谢谢你的热情款待。

A: For our lunch meeting with the investors, do we have to make a reservation at the restaurant or do we just show up?我们中午要和投资方见面，需要向饭店预订位子吗？还是直接过去？B: Usually for lunch, we don't have to reserve a table, they should allow walk-ins. But to be on the safe side, I'll order a table for half-past twelve. Will that suit your schedule?一般中午饭我们不需要提前预订位置，他们应该能够接纳未预定的客人，但是为了保险起见，我去预定12点半的一桌，这和你的安排不冲突吧？A: I've arranged to meet them at the restaurant at twelve; Can you make the reservation a little earlier? If we start earlier, it will give us more time for a longer lunch.我已经安排与他们12点在饭店见面，你能把预约的时间再稍微提前一点儿吗？如果我们早点儿开始的话，我们就可留出更多时间吃午饭。B: Are you planning on treating the investors to a full-course meal?你打算请投资方是一顿丰盛的午饭吗？A: Yes, we'll start with appetizers, follow with a soup and salad course, than main dishes of prime rib or cordon bleu chicken, and finish up with a delicious rich dessert of some sort. 是的，我们先上些开胃食品，接着是汤和沙拉，然后主菜是上等的排骨和一流的厨师烧的鸡，最后是各种美味丰盛的餐后甜点。B: That'll be pretty heavy for mid-day meal, don't you think? 这样的午餐会不会太腻了？A: As long as we stay away from anything alcoholic, we should be ok.只要我们不喝酒，应该没问题的。 B: With your prime rib and chicken choices, you'd better hope nobody'svegetarian.有了上等的排骨和精选的鸡肉，你最好希望大家都不是素食者。A: We can make some special arrangements If we need to, After all, it's the company who is footing the bill. 如果有必要，我们可以个别再安排，毕竟是公司买单。

第一句：I want to report a burglary.我要报一起盗窃案。A: What can I do for you?我能帮您吗？B: I want to report a burglary.我要报一起盗窃案。A: What’s your name? Your telephone number and address, please?请问您的名字、地址和电话是？B: I'm Wang Bing. I live at 204 East Street. My phone number is 240-4538.我叫王炳。我住在东街204号。我的电话号码是240-4538。第二句：I'm a Chinese tourist and I want to report a burglary.我是一名中国游客，我想报一起入室行窃案。A: Hello, I'm a Chinese tourist and I want to report a burglary.喂，我是一名中国游客，我想报一起入室行窃案。B: Your name and passport please?请问您的姓名和护照号码。A: Zheng lin, 540980268.郑林，540960268。B: OK, what's the matter?好的，发生什么事了？A: I just came back to find my room in a mess.我刚回来，发理我的屋子一片狼藉。其他表达法：I want to report a case, officer.警官，我要报案。I'd like to report a theft.我要报一起偷窃案。

washroom/bathroom/restroom第一句：Excuse me. Where is the restroom?请问卫生间在哪儿？A: Excuse me. Where is the restroom?打扰一下，请问卫生间在哪儿？B: This way, please.请这边走。第二句：Can you tell me where the restroom is?你能告诉我卫生间在哪儿吗？A: Can you tell me where the restroom is?你能告诉我卫生间在哪儿吗？B: Over there, around the corner.在那边，拐角处。