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疯狂英语之口语突破突破对话《口语突破对话》PART1:COREDIALOGUES核心对话下面的十组对话是以日常生活中最常用的10个核心句子展开的。这10句话虽然短小,却是使用频率最高、威力最大的超级句子,而以这10句话为基准的10组共20个对话,囊括了生活中最常见的场景。你最想说的东西,全在这里了。1、It’sNiceMeetingYou.很高兴见到你。A:Hi,Stone.I’dliketointroducemyfriend,Lisa.嗨,石头。我想介绍一下我的朋友,丽莎。B:Hi,Lisa.It’sn...

疯狂英语之口语突破突破对话
《口语突破对话》PART1:COREDIALOGUES核心对话下面的十组对话是以日常生活中最常用的10个核心句子展开的。这10句话虽然短小,却是使用频率最高、威力最大的超级句子,而以这10句话为基准的10组共20个对话,囊括了生活中最常见的场景。你最想说的东西,全在这里了。1、It’sNiceMeetingYou.很高兴见到你。A:Hi,Stone.I’dliketointroducemyfriend,Lisa.嗨,石头。我想介绍一下我的朋友,丽莎。B:Hi,Lisa.It’snicemeetingyou.嗨,丽莎。很高兴认识你。C:Nicemeetingyou,too,Stone.我也很高兴认识你,石头。B:Lisa,youknow,I’veheardalotaboutyou.丽莎,你知道,我听说过许多关于你的事情。C:Really?Ihopeit’snotanythingbadaboutme.真的吗?希望不是关于我的坏事情。B:Notatall.Youareverypopular.EverythingI’veheardhasbeengood!根本不是。你很受欢迎。我听到的都是关于你的好事情!A:Hello,letmeintroducemyself.I’myournewneighbor.MynameisAndy.你好。让我自我介绍一下。我是你的新邻居,安迪。B:Hi,Andy.I’mJudy.It’snicemeetingyou.你好,安迪。我叫朱迪。很高兴认识你。A:Nicemeetingyou,too.我也很高兴认识你。B:Comeoverandvisitwhenyouhavetime.有空过来聊聊天。A:Thanksfortheinvitation.Iwill!谢谢邀请,我会的!财富总结介绍常用语I’dliketointroducemyfriend.我想介绍一下我的朋友。It’snicemeetingyou.很高兴认识你。Nicemeetingyou,too.我也很高兴认识你。I’veheardalotaboutyou.我听说过许多关于你的事情。/久仰大名。Letmeintroducemyself.让我介绍一下自己。疯狂秘笈要想全面突破对话,重要的不是囫囵吞枣地将一篇篇对话背下来,而是要睁大眼睛,将那些关键的句子、精彩的句子一一搜罗出来,反复操练直至脱口而出。这叫做“学一句顶十句”。2、It’sMyPleasure.这是我的荣幸。A:Linda,it’sreallylate.Let’scallitaday.琳达,太晚了,我们今天就做到这儿吧。B:Goodidea.Wecanfinishthisprojectthefirstthingtomorrowmorning.好主意。我们明天早上第一件事就完成这个项目。A:Surething.Doyouwantmetogiveyouaridehome?当然。要我开车送你回家吗?B:That’sgreat.Thanksfortheride.Ireallyappreciateit.Youknowmycarisstillintheshop.太好了。多谢你送我,我真的很感激。你知道我的车还在修。A:Don’tmentionit.It’smypleasure.没关系。这是我的荣幸。B:It’sveryniceofyou.你真好。A:Mike,theseflowersarejustgorgeous.迈克,这些花真是太漂亮了。B:I’mgladyoulikethem.Happybirthday!很高兴你喜欢。生日快乐!A:Ican’tthankyouenough.I’mreallytouched.Idon’tknowwhattosay.真不知该怎么谢你。我真的很感动,不知该说些什么才好。B:Forgetit.It’smypleasure.Youmeanalottome.不用客气。这是我的荣幸。你对我来说太重要了。A:You’rethebest!你是最好的!口语要素★Let’scallitaday.我们今天就做到这儿吧。★Youmeanalottome.你对我来说太重要了。超级短语(the)firstthing早上第一件事;马上,立刻*Wecanfinishtheprojectthefirstthingtomorrowmorning.我们明天早上第一件事就完成这个项目。举一反三*Shemakesteaforthebossthefirstthingatworkeveryday.她每天上班的第一件事就是给老板沏好茶。*Pleasecallmefirstthingtomorrowmorning.Ican’thelpyounow.现在我帮不了你,请你明天一早打电话来。*I’llcallonyoufirstthingIarrive.我一到就会立刻来拜访你。五星级形容词gorgeous华丽的,灿烂的,辉煌的;极好的,令人愉快的*ThefallisagorgeoustimeinBeijing.秋天是北京的黄金季节。A:Yourwifeisreallygorgeous.Ican’ttakemyeyesoffher.你的老婆太迷人了。真是让人目不转睛。B:Yeah,wellmaybeyoushouldtry!是吗?那你最好别看!3、I’mWorkingonIt.我正在努力。A:Kim,haveyoumadecontactwithMr.Lee?金姆,你跟李先生联系上了没有?B:Notyet,Mr.Wang.ButI’mworkingonit.还没有,王先生。我正在联系。A:Whatseemstobetheproblem?是怎么回事?B:Ijustkeepgettingabusysignal.我打的时候老是占线。A:Maybehisphoneisoutoforder.Anyway,keepworkingonit.IreallyneedanansweraboutthecontractIsenthim.也许是他的电话坏了。不管怎么样,继续联系吧。我确实想知道他对那份 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的回应。B:Allright,I’llletyouknowwhenIgetthrough.好的,接通了我就告诉你。A:Peter,haveyoufinishedyourEnglishcomposition?彼得,你的英语作文写完了吗?B:No.ButI’mworkingonit.没有。我正在写。A:Classstartsintwentyminutes.Youhavetoturnitinatthebeginningofclasstoday.还有20分钟就要上课了。你得今天上课前交作业!B:Iknow.Iknow!我知道。我知道!A:Doyouthinkyoucanfinishitontime?你觉得你能按时完成吗?B:Don’tworry.I’llgetitdoneverysoon.I’malmostfinished.不用担心。我马上就写完,差不多写完了。A:You’dbetterhurry!你最好快点!B:Well,itwouldbealoteasiertofinishifyoustoppedtalkingtome.你要是不跟我说话,我会完成得更轻松。A:Sorry!对不起!超级短语makecontactwith取得联系*HaveyoumakecontactwithyouruncleinTaiwan?你跟台湾的舅舅取得联系了吗?“取得联系”还有很多其他说法:*HaveyoureachedMr.Leeyet?你跟李先生联系上了吗?*HaveyougottenintouchwithMr.Lee?你跟李先生联系上了吗?*HaveyougottenaholdofMr.Lee?你跟李先生联系上了吗?*HaveyouconnectedwithMr.Lee?你跟李先生联系上了吗?*HaveyoubeenabletoconnectwithMr.Lee?你跟李先生联系上了吗?额外成就感losecontactwith失去联系*I’velosecontactwithmostofmyschoolfriends.我跟大多数同学已经失去了联系。4、It’saPieceofCake.这很容易。A:Jim,Iheardyou’veboughtanewcomputer.吉姆,我听说你买了一台新电脑。B:Yes.Look,itisonmydesk.是的。看,就在我的桌子上。A:Yourofficelooksdifferentwithacomputer.Bytheway,isitdifficulttouseacomputer?有了一台电脑,你的办公室看上去大不一样了。噢,对了,用电脑难吗?B:Notatall.It’sapieceofcake.一点也不。这很容易。A:Apieceofcake?很容易?B:Yes.It’seasyandconvenienttouseacomputer.Butittakesalongtimetoreallymasterit.是的。使用电脑很容易,也很方便,但要真正掌握它就需要时间了。A:Jim,couldyoudomeafavor?吉姆,你能帮我个忙吗?B:Sure,justask.WhatcanIdoforyou?当然,说吧。要我做什么?A:Mycarhasaproblemstarting.Couldyoupleasetakealookatitforme?我的车启动不了。你能帮我看一下吗?B:Nosweat.It’sapieceofcake.没问题。这很容易。A:Areyousure?你肯定?B:Absolutely.I’magreatmechanic.绝对。我修车很在行。A:Thanksforhelpingmeout.Ireallyappreciateit.多谢帮忙。我真的很感激。B:Anytime.愿意效劳。5、ICouldn’tAgreeMore.我完全同意。A:Jim,howwasyourweekend?吉姆,你的周末过得怎么样?B:Iwenttothebeachwithmyfriendsandhadabarbecuethere.我跟朋友去海滩玩了,还在那儿吃了烧烤。A:Thatsoundslikealotoffun.Didyougoswimming,too?那一定很好玩。你们也游泳了吧?B:Sure.Ithinkit’safantasticplacetogo.当然。我觉得那是个好去处。A:Icouldn’tagreemore.That’sanidealplaceforavacation.我完全同意。那是个理想的度假场所。B:Itsureis.当然。A:Ican’twaittogotheremyself.我都巴不得亲自到那儿去玩玩。A:Beautifulweather,isn’tit?今天天气不错,是不是?B:Yes,itis.Areyouhereonbusiness?是的,的确不错。你来这儿出差吗?A:No,I’monavacationtoseethefamousThreeGorges.不,我休假去著名的三峡旅游。B:I’mgoingthereforatour,too.IsthisyourfirsttriptoChina?我也是去游三峡的。你这是第一次来中国吗?A:Yes,itis.是的。B:Whydon’twegotogether?Icanshowyouaround.Ithinkyou’llhaveabettertime.我们何不结伴而行呢?我可以带你到处走走。我想你会玩得更开心的。A:Icouldn’tagreemore.我完全同意。B:Great,let’sgo!太好了,走吧!6、ThankYouforEverything.感谢你做的一切。A:Jenny,areyouhavingagoodtime?詹妮,你在这儿玩得开心吗?B:Yes,ofcourse.Thisisareallywonderfulpartywithinterestingpeopleandgreatfood.当然开心。这场晚会有美食、佳宾,真是棒极了。A:I’mgladyouareenjoyingyourself.很高兴你在这里玩得开心。B:Thankyoufortheinvitation.感谢你的邀请。A:It’smypleasure.CanIgetyouanotherglassofchampagne?这是我的荣幸。再来一杯香槟吗?B:Yes,I’dloveanotherglass.You’reawonderfulhostess.Thankyouforeverything.是的,我还想再来一杯。你真是一位出色的女主人。感谢你做的一切。A:It’smypleasurehavingyouhere.你能来是我的荣幸。A:Mrs.Lee,I’vestayedhereforalmostaweek.Ireallymustleavetomorrow.李太太,我在这儿已经住了差不多一个星期了。我明天真得走了。B:Pleasefeelfreetostayaslongasyouwant.Youknowyou’realwayswelcomehere.请随意,想住多久就住多久吧。你总是受欢迎的。A:Thankyou.You’vebeensonicetome.谢谢。你对我真好。B:IsthereanythingelseIcandoforyoubeforeyourleave?在你走之前还要我做点什么吗?A:No,thanks.You’vedonealotformealready.Thankyouforeverything.不用了,多谢。你已经为我做了很多。感谢你做的一切。B:Don’tmentionit.I’vereallyenjoyedyourcompany.不必客气,有你的陪伴,我也很开心。7、Don’tWorryaboutIt.别担心。A:Jodi,ImustgetaholdofJimtoday,butIforgothisaddressandphonenumber.祖迪,我今天一定得跟吉姆联系上,可是我忘了他的地址和电话号码了。B:Don’tworryaboutit.Ihavehispagernumberrighthere.别担心。我这儿有他的呼机号。A:Really?You’vehelpedmealot.Thankyou.真的吗?你帮了我大忙。谢谢。B:Forgetit.It’snothing.不用客气,这没什么。A:Anna,Wouldyouliketodance?安娜,你想跳舞吗?B:I’dloveto,butI’materribledancer.I’mafraidImaysteponyourtoes.哦,我很乐意。可是我跳得很糟糕。我担心踩着你的脚。A:Don’tworryaboutit.I’llshowyouhow.It’sapieceofcake.别担心。我教你怎么跳。简单得很。B:Thankyou.I’lltrymybest.谢谢。我会尽力的。8、IApologize.我很抱歉。A:Jessie,I’mafraidIcan’tcomebackhomefordinnertonight.杰茜,我恐怕今晚不能回家吃晚饭了。B:Notbackhomefordinneragain?That’sthethirdtimethisweek!又不回家吃晚饭?这个星期你已经是第三次了这样了!A:I’msorry.Ourcompanyhasjustopened.Therearealwaystoomanythingstohandle.Youknowthat.对不起。我们的公司刚刚开业,总是有太多事情要处理,这你是知道的。B:Youdon’thavetoexplain.Suityourself.你不必解释了。随便你。A:Iapologize.Youhavemyword,I’llspendsometimewithyouontheweekend.Ipromise.很抱歉。我向你保证,周末抽时间来陪你。我发誓。B:We’llsee.再说吧。A:Thankyouforunderstanding.IpromiseI’llmakeituptoyou.谢谢你能理解。我保证一定给你补上。A:Sam,you’vegottoforgiveme.山姆,你得原谅我。B:Forgiveyouforwhat?原谅你什么?A:Iusedyourcomputer.AndI’mafraidI’veerasedyourpersonalfilesaccidentally.我用了你的电脑。恐怕我不小心把你的私人文件删掉了。B:No!Areyoukiddingme?不!你跟我开玩笑?A:I’mafraidnot.Iapologize.不是。我很抱歉。B:Ican’tbelieveit!Ihaveallmyimportantpersonaldocumentsstoredinthatcomputer.It’snolaughingmatter.我简直不敢相信!我将所有重要的私人资料都存入电脑了。这可不是闹着玩的。A:ItoldyouI’msorry.WhatcanIdotomakeituptoyou?我都跟你道歉了。我怎样做才能弥补我的过错?B:Well,youshouldbesorry!Don’teverusemycomputeragain!Youcan’tdoanythingnow,it’stoolate!你应该道歉!再也不许用我的电脑了!现在你做什么都没有用了,已经太迟了!9、YouDidaGoodJob.你干得很好。A:Tom,I’vegotgoodnewsforyou.汤姆,我给你带来了好消息。B:Whatisit?什么好消息?A:Haven’tyouheardthatyournovelhaswonTheNobelPrize?你难道没有听说你的小说获诺贝尔奖了?B:Really?Ican’tbelieveit.It’slikeadreamcometrue.IneverexpectedthatIwouldwinTheNobelPrize!真的?简直不敢相信。这就像做梦一样。我从没想到会获得诺贝尔奖!A:Youdidagoodjob.I’mextremelyproudofyou.你干得不错。我真为你感到自豪。B:Thanksforthecompliment.多谢夸奖。A:Youcertainlydeserveit.Let’scelebrate!你该拿这个奖。我们好好庆祝一下吧!A:IheardyouwerepromotedtogeneralmanagerofIBM’sChinaHeadquarters.我听说你被提升为IBM公司中国总部的总经理了。B:That’strue.Igotthenewsyesterday.没错。我是昨天才知道的。A:Youdidagoodjobforthecompany.So,thisisyourfirstdayinthenewposition.Howdoyoufeel?你为公司作出了贡献。那么,今天是你在新职位上的第一天,感觉怎么样?B:Notbad.I’mconfident.AndIlikechallenges.不错。我有信心。而且,我喜欢挑战。A:Ibelieveyouarecutoutforthisposition.我相信你能够胜任这份工作。B:Thankyou.谢谢你。10、I’mLookingForwardtoIt.我期待着这件事。A:I’vebeenworkinghardforawholeyear.Ireallyneedabreak.我辛辛苦苦工作了整整一年。我真得歇歇了。B:That’strue.Youneedtotakesometimeofftorelax.真的。你需要抽出一些时间放松一下。A:Yousaidit.I’mlookingforwardtomyannualvacation.你说得没错。我正期待着年假的到来。B:Whenareyougoingtotakeyourvacation?你什么时候开始休假?A:Laterthismonth.Ican’twait!这个月底。我等不及了!B:Ireallyenvyyou.I’mnottakingmyvacationuntilDecember.我真羡慕你。我要到十二月份才能休假。A:Mr.Wang,haveyouenjoyedyourstayhere?王先生,你在这儿过得愉快吗?B:Ofcourse,I’veenjoyeditverymuch.I’vemetmyoldfriendsandmadesomenewfriends.当然,我过得很愉快。我见到了我的老朋友,还结识了一些新朋友。A:We’veallenjoyedbeingwithyou.Whenwillyoucomeback?我们都喜欢跟你在一起。你什么时候回来?B:Sometimenextyear.明年的某个时候。A:I’mlookingforwardtoseeingyouagain.Takecare.我期待再一次见到你。多保重。B:Thesametoyou.Keepintouch.你也一样。保持联系。PART2:PRIMARYDIALOGUES初级对话下面的20段对话主要是围绕初到美国的中国学生的学习生活而展开的。有初到异乡的困惑,有学习中不可避免的障碍,有对美国花花世界的猜测,也有低头思故乡的酸涩。对话中讨论的话题,都是最基本、最实用的。如果将这20段对话连接起来,就构成了一幅中国学生在国外的生活画面。1.HowLongWillItTaketoLearnEnglish学会英语要多长时间【背景介绍】初到美国的中国学生,往往要先过语言关,然后才可以选修其他的课程。下面这段对话就是一个正在进修语言的中国学生的困惑。 A:HowlongwillittaketolearnEnglish?WillIbeabletotakeothercoursesnextsemesterorwillEnglishtakeupallofmytime?学会英语要花多长时间?我下学期可不可以选修别的课程?还是要把英语一直学下去?B:It’shardtosay.Languageisn’tlikeotherstudies.很难说。语言不同于其它的学问。A:YoumeanIcouldfinishthiscourseandstillnotknowEnglish?You’vegottobekidding!你是说我修完了这门课还是不懂英文?你在开玩笑吧!B:I’mnotkidding.Learningalanguageisaquestionofforminglanguagehabitsandthattakestime.绝无戏言。这是一个养成语言习惯的问题,得花不少时间。A:SodowehavetostayinthisEnglishclassforever?那我们一辈子都得留在英语班了吗?B:No.Youjusthavetostayherelongenoughtogetsomeorientation.Thenyougoonpracticingandlearningoutside.Alotoflearningdependsonyourpersonalmotivation.那倒不必。你要在班上待到获得一些学习的方法为止。然后你就可以在课外练习和进修了。学习很多时候是要靠你的个人动力。A:Soit’sreallythesamestory.Practice,practice,practiceandmorepracticeistheonlywaytolearnalanguage.还是那句话,操练,操练,再操练是学习一门语言的唯一办法。B:Yousaidit.你说对了!口语要素★It’shardtosay.很难说。★Certainly.当然了。超级短语beableto能,会*Willyoubeabletocomewithmetomorrow?明天你能跟我一起来吗?*Ihaven’tbeenabletogetintouchwithher.我尚未能和她取得联系。goon继续*Don’tkeepmeinsuspense.Goonwiththestory!别吊我胃口,接着讲!*Ijustwantedtolookforabook.Youcangoonwithyourwork.我只是来找一本书,你继续工作吧。超级句型★Youmean你的意思是说……*YoumeanwecanfinishthiscourseandstillnotknowEnglish?你是说我们修完了这门课还是不懂英文?*YoumeanIdon’tneedtocometoworktomorrow?你是说我明天不用来上班了?★It’saquestionof是……的问题*It’saquestionofforminglanguagehabitsandthattakestime.这是一个养成语言习惯的问题,得花不少时间。*It’saquestionofattitude,notaction.这是个态度问题,而无关行动。精彩句子★Youstayherelongenoughtogetsomeorientation.Thenyougoonpracticingandlearningoutside.你在班上待到获得一些学习的方法为止。然后你就可以在课外练习和进修了。语法点滴一般将来时: 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示即将发生的动作*HowlongwillittaketolearnEnglish?学会英语要花多长时间?*WillIbeabletotakeothercoursesnextsemester?我下学期能选修别的课程吗?*Whenwillyoufinishthetermpaper?你什么时候能完成学期论文?*WhatareyougoingtododuringtheNationalDayvacation?国庆节放假期间你准备做什么?*We’regoingtoHawaiitospendourhoneymoonnextweek.下个星期我们要到夏威夷去度蜜月。2.AmericansHaveSoMuchMoney美国人好有钱。A:IusedtothinkthatAmericanshadsomuchmoneytheydidn’tknowwhattodowithit.从前我老以为美国人都好有钱,却不知道该怎么花。B:Youdid?你真这么想?A:Yes.ButnowI’velearneddifferently.NowIhaveamorerealisticopinion.是呀。不过我已经知道不是这么回事了。现在我的看法更实际。B:Whatdoyouthinknow?那你现在怎么想?A:Therearelotsofjobs,andalmosteverybodyworks.Thereisahighstandardofliving.Peopleearnalot,buttheyspendalottolive.Sothereisn’tsomuchmoneyafterall.美国有许多行业,而且几乎人人都工作。生活水准高,个人收入多,但生活开支也大。所以最后也没剩多少钱。B:ButIstillsayAmericansspendalotmoremoneyonuselessthingsthanweChinesedo.但我还是认为美国人比我们中国人爱乱花钱。A:That’strue.ButAmericansworkhardfortheirmoneylikewedo.Idon’tknowwhyourspendinghabitsaresodifferent.那倒是。但是美国人和我们一样努力地工作。我不知道为什么两国的消费习惯这么不同。额外成就感usedto过去常常*IusedtogotoEnglishsalononSundays.我以前常在周日去参加英语沙龙。*IusedtoliveinBeijing.我以前住在北京。afterall毕竟;结果;虽然*I’msosorry.Ican’tcomeafterall.对不起,结果我还是不能来。*It’snotsurprisingyou’vegotstomachache.Afterall,you’veeatentoomuch.你的胃痛并不奇怪,毕竟你吃得实在太多了。*Iknowhehasn’tfinishedthework,butafterall,he’sdonehisbest.我知道他未完成这项工作,但毕竟他尽力了。3.CouldYouExplainaLittleMore你能再解释一下吗A:Whatdoyouthinkisharder,readingorwriting?你认为读和写哪个比较难?B:Well,they’recompletelydifferent.Readingispassive,andwritingisactive.它们是截然不同的两码事,读是被动的,写是主动的。A:Idon’tthinkIunderstandwhatyoumean.Couldyouexplainalittlemore?我不知道你说的是什么意思,能不能再给我稍微解释一下?B:Inreadingyouneedtorecognizelanguagebyseeingthewordsonthepageandknowingwhattheyare.Inwritingyouhavetoproducelanguage,youhavetocreateyourownwordsonablankpage.阅读是认识纸上现有的语言文字,而写作是在白纸上用自己的话创造语言。A:Oh,nowIseewhatyoumean.Whenyou’rereading,youarejustlooking,butwhenyouarewriting,youareactuallydoingsomething!哦,我明白你的意思了。读只是浏览,而写却是创造。B:Areadingknowledgeofalanguageislargeranddifferentfromawritingknowledge.Don’tyouthinkso?一种语言的阅读知识要比写作知识来得广泛而且大不相同。你难道不同意吗?A:IthinkIseewhatyoumean.IcanreadShakespearebutIdefinitelycan’twriteit.我想我懂你的意思了。我可以阅读莎士比亚的作品,但却写不出来。B:Exactly.对极了。A:SoIhaveanotherquestionforyou.Whatdoyouthinkisharder,speakingorunderstanding?我还有一个问题。你认为听和说哪个比较难?B:They’rebothharderthanreadingorwriting.两个都比读和写难。A:Inwhatway?在哪一方面?B:Becausetheyaredirectcommunicationwithanotherperson,andthere’satimelimit.Thistimelimitisthemostseriousproblemforforeigners,evenforthosewhoknowlotsofEnglish.因为他们直接与他人沟通,而且还有时间上的限制。时间上的限制对外国人来说是最严重的问题,甚至对那些懂得很多英文的人也是如此。A:Youaremakingmefeelreallydiscouraged.你弄得我好泄气。B:I’mnottryingtodiscourageyou.I’mtryingtohelpyou.Youhavetolivewiththesedifficulties.Isn’titbettertoknowaboutthem?Themoreyouknowaboutwhatyouhavetoface,thebetteryou’lldo.Ipromise!我不是在打击你,而是想帮你。你总得面对这些困难,了解了这些困难不是更好吗?你对要面对的问题了解越多,就会做得越好,我向你保证。额外成就感bedifferentfrom与……不同*Myopinionisdifferentfromyours.我和你的意见相左。*Citylifeisverydifferentfromcountrylife.都市生活和乡村生活是非常不同的。*ChinesecultureisverydifferentfromAmericanculture.中美文化存在着很大的差异。cannotsee不明白*Icannotseeanydifferencebetweenthem.They’rebothhandsome!我看不出他们有什么差别,他们都很英俊!*Ican’tseewhyshe’ssoagainsttheidea.我不明白她为何如此反对这个意见。livewith接受;承认;忍受*Canyoulivewiththisarrangement?你能接受这样的安排吗?*Youmustlearntolivewiththefactthatyouaregettingold.你必须学会接受你渐渐变老这个事实。*Idon’tenjoythesituation,butIcanlivewithit.我不喜欢这样的情形,但我能够忍受。4.Don’tWorryaboutMakingMistakes不要担心犯错误 A:I’vealwayswondered,what’sthedifferencebetweenEnglishforChinesestudentsandEnglishfornativestudents?我一直弄不明白,中国学生学英语和美国学生学英语有什么不同?B:Idon’tknow.Whatdoyouthink?不知道,你觉得呢?A:IthinkaChinesestudentconcentratesonwrittenEnglish,andusesitasabasisforcommunicating.Fromstarttofinishhe’slearningvocabularyandfundamentalsofgrammar.Thisisaverydifficultwaytolearn.我认为中国学生注重书面语言,而且以此来交流。他们从始至终都在背单词和学语法基础。这是一种很困难的学习方法。B:Whatdonativesget?那美国人呢?A:TheygethigherlevelEnglish,whichismoreformalthaneverydayspokenEnglish.Theyalsodealwithmattersofstyleandcreativity.他们注重比口语更为正规和高级的成文英语。他们也学习文体和创作。B:Doyoumeanthatanativedoesn’tmakeanymistakesingrammar?你说美国本土人都不会犯语法错误吗?A:Absolutelynot!Nativespeakersmakealotofgrammarmistakes,especiallyiftheycomefromahomewherenonstandardEnglishisspoken.当然不是!他们同样犯很多错误,尤其是来自一个说不标准英语的家庭的人。B:Isupposethatonlyasmallpercentageofcollegestudentsdon’tknowstandardEnglishinAmericanuniversities.我想在美国大学里只有极少数的大专学生不懂得标准英语。A:Actuallytherearemorenon-nativespeakersthanyouthink.That’swhyit’ssoimportanttoquitworryingaboutmakingmistakes.Justtalktoeveryoneeverychanceyouget.实际上在美国的非英语母语者要比你想象的多。这就是为什么你不必担心犯错误。见到人就说,不放过每一个练英语的机会。额外成就感concentrateon专心于,专注于*Imustconcentrateonmynewtask.我必需专注于我的新任务。*Heconcentratedhisenergiesonstudying.他把精力专注于研究。*Manyfirmsareconcentratingonincreasingtheirmarketsoverseas.许多公司正在集中精力开拓它们的海外市场。dealwith安排;处理*Ithinkthisproblemshouldbedealtwithquickly.我认为这个问题应及早处理。*Thatmaniseasytodealwith.那个人容易相处。*Ijustdon’tknowhowtodealwiththisproblem.我就是不知道该怎么处理这个问题。dueto由于;应归于*Hissuccessisentirelyduetohardwork.他的成功是努力工作的结果。*Theairportwasclosedduetothecrisis.机场由于危情而关闭。5.AreYouNewInthisClass你刚到这个班上吗A:Hi.Areyounewinthisclass?你刚到这个班上吗?B:Yes,Iam.Ireallydon’tknowanyone.是的,我谁也不认识。A:Didyoujustarriveinthiscountry?Youlookalittlenervous.你是不是刚到这个国家?你看上去有点拘束。B:No.Iwasherelastsemester,butIdidn’tfindoutaboutthisclassintime.SoI’mtakingitthissemester.不是,我上学期就来了。不过我没赶上这班,所以这学期才上。A:Itookthiscourselastsemestertoo.NowIamtakingitagain!我上学期就在学这门课,现在又在学!B:Howisit?Doyoulearnanythinghere?Whyareyoutakingitagain?这课怎样?你学了什么没有?你为什么再学一遍呀?A:Wow,youhavealotofquestions!Ilearnedalot.Infact,that’swhyIamtakingitagain.Igetlotsofpracticeinspeaking,andalsoinwriting.I’msureyou’llbegladyoutookthiscourse.I’llevenhelpyoustudyifyou’dlike.哇,你问的问题真多!我学到了很多东西,实际上,这也是为什么我又学一遍的原因。在这门课上,我有很多练习会话和写作的机会。我相信你也会喜欢这门课的。如果你愿意的话,我还可以帮你。B:That’sjustwhatIneed.Thankssomuch.You’vebeenabighelpalready.这正是我所要的。非常感谢。你已经帮了我个大忙了。额外成就感intime及时;最终(经过一段时间)*Wewerejustintimetocatchthetrain.我们正好赶上那趟火车。*Theseproblemswillstraightenoutintime.这些问题终究会解决的。6.TellMeAboutthisCampus告诉我一些这个学校的事A:Excuseme,Iwouldliketoknowsomethingaboutthiscampus.Rightnowitseemsverybigandconfusing!IhavenoideawhereIamgoingorwhatIamdoing.对不起,打扰一下,我想了解一些关于这个学校的事。现在我觉得它太大了,把人搞糊涂了。我连去哪和做什么都搞不清。B:Doyouhaveamapofthecampus?你有没有校区地图?A:Yes,Ihave,butitdoesn’thelpmeverymuch.I’mnotverygoodatreadingmaps.有,不过也没多大用处。我不怎么会看地图。B:Doyouknowwhereyourclassesare?你知不知道你的教室在哪里?A:Moreorless.Igotothreedifferentbuildings,andalwaysgettherelate.Ifeelsohopeless.Idon’tknowwhyIamlateallthetime.Nooneelseseemstobe.多少知道一点。我要到三栋不同的大楼上课,老是迟到,真是没没希望。我也不知道为什么总是迟到,别人怎么就不迟到。B:That’sbecauseyoudon’tknowtheshortcuts.You’lllearnthemafterawhile.Icanshowyoutheropes.那是因为你不会抄小路。不久以后你就会知道了。我可以告诉你这窍门。额外成就感rightnow立刻,马上*Youmustleaverightnoworyou’llmissyourflight.你必须马上出发否则就误了航班。*Ihavenotimerightnowtodiscussyourproblems.我现在没时间讨论你的问题。moreorless或多或少;差不多*Heismoreorlessajerk.他或多或少是个混球。*They’vemoreorlessfinishedtheirwork.他们已差不多完成了工作。showyoutheropes指点窍门*Thisisanewmemberofourorganization,Showhimtheropes,willyou?这是我们单位新来的人。你向他指点一下工作好吗?7.I’mAfraidToSpeakEnglish我怕说英语A:CanIaskyouaquestion?我能问你个问题吗?B:Sure,goahead.当然了,问吧。A:HowdoyougetalongwiththeAmericanstudentsinyourclasses?你跟班上的美国同学相处得怎样?B:Idon’thavemuchcontactwiththem.没什么来往。A:Really?Whynot?Don’tyougoupandtalktothem?真的?为什么?你不跟他们攀谈吗?B:No,Idon’t.I’mtooafraidofmakingmistakesinEnglish.Idon’twanttobelaughedat.不,我怕说错,怕别人笑话我。A:Youwon’tgetanywherethatway.You’retheonewhoneedstopracticeEnglish,soyoushouldmakethefirstmove.Besides,mostAmericanstudentsarereallyfriendlyandoutgoing.Theywillbegladtotalktoyou.你这样子不行。是你需要练习英语,所以你要主动地找别人讲话。再说,大多数美国同学都很友好而且很外向,他们会很乐意跟你说英语的。B:Thanksfortheadvice.Iguessyou’reright.It’sjusthardtoovercomemyshyness.Ireallywilltryfromnowon.Ipromise.谢谢你的建议。我想你说得对。我就是克服不了胆怯。从现在起我一定要试着开口,我保证。额外成就感contactwith接触;联系*Theyhavemanycontactswithundergraduates.他们和大学生有许多接触。*Wehavealotofcontactwithlocalpeople.我们与当地人交往密切。8.WhatDoesThePaperSay报上说些什么A:Goodmorning.早上好。B:Goodmorning.早上好。A:Whatdoesthepapersay?报上说些什么?B:Nothingmuch—thesameoldstuff.Alotofbadnewsasusual.没什么------还不是老一套,坏消息连篇。A:Well,what’stheweatherreport?天气预报说什么?B:Sunnyandmildtoday,cloudyandrainytomorrow.今天晴朗温和,明天多云有雨。A:Didtheyfindthosebankrobbers?抢银行的歹徒找到没有?B:Notyet.TheywereholdingtwomeninOhio,buttheyletthemgo.Theyweren’tthecriminalsafterall.还没有。他们在俄亥俄州抓到两个人,可是又放走了。他们毕竟不是罪犯。A:Whataboutthesportspage?Whatwerethescoresoflastnight’sgames?体育版说了些什么?昨天晚上的比赛结果是什么?B:Here’sthepaper;youcanreadthemyourself.给你报纸,自己看。额外成就感letgo放;释放;放开·Thepolicehadtoletthesuspectgobecausetheyhadnoevidence由于没有证据,警方只得释放疑犯。·“Letmego.”Shecriedangrily“放开我!”她生气地叫喊道。9.IWorryaboutEverything我无事不愁A:Ireallywanttotakeanap.Ifeelverysleepytoday.真想睡一下,我今天觉得好困。B:What’sthematter?Didn’tyougetenoughsleeplastnight?怎么了?你昨天晚上没睡好吗?A:Ifellasleepverylate.Itwasalmosttwoo’clockinthemorningwhenIfinallyfellasleep.我很晚才睡着。那时都快两点了。B:Areyouworriedaboutsomething?Whycouldn’tyousleep?你在发愁吧?为什么睡不着觉呢?A:Youknowhowitiswhenyou’reinastrangecountry.Everythingisnew,andyougettiredandnervoussometimes.Thenyouworryaboutyourfamily,aboutconditionsbackhome,aboutyourcourses,aboutyourmoney,abouteverything.ItriedtofallasleepbutIjusthadtoomuchonmymind.你知道身在异乡的滋味。凡事都不习惯,有时把人搞得既疲倦又紧张。担心家里的人,担心国内的情况,担心自己的功课,担心钱,总之,无事不愁。我想睡觉,但脑子里装的事太多了。B:Well,takeiteasy.Thingswilllookbettertomorrow.Maybeyoushouldtryexercisingorahotbathtohelpyourelax.唉,想开一点。明天就好了。你试着做点锻炼或是洗个热水澡,或许能有助睡眠。A:Anythingisworthatry.ButrightnowIreallyjustwanttofindaquietplacetotakeanap.任何办法都值得一试。但是现在我真得找个安静的地方去小睡一会儿。额外成就感worryabout担心*Ihavenothingtoworryaboutinthislife.我这一生没有什么烦恼的事。*Heisalwaysworryingabouthispersonalgains.他总是计较个人得失。10.AllAmericansLookAlike美国人长得都一个样A:IreallythinkallAmericanslookalike.我真的觉得美国人长得都一个样。B:You’recrazy!Youhaven’tbeenherelongenough.你瞎说!你在美国住的时间还不长吧。A:Buttheydo.他们长得确实是一个样啊。B:Whatmakesyousaythat?何以见得?A:Theywearthesameclothes,they’reallblond,theyalldrivecars,theyallownParkerfountainpens;theyalldrinkCocaCola,andtheyallchewgum.他们穿一样的衣服,都是金发碧眼;都开着车子;都有派克钢笔;都喝可口可乐,而且都嚼口香糖。B:Idisagreewithyou.Theydon’tallwearthesameclothes;they’redefinitelynotallblond;theydon’tallownParkerfountainpens;theydon’talldrinkCocaCola,andtheydon’tallchewgum.Idothinktheyalldrivecarsthough!Butthatdoesn’thaveanythingtodowithhowtheylook!我不同意你的看法。他们并不都穿一样的衣服;也不全是金发碧眼;不是每个人都有派克钢笔;也不全喝可口可乐,更不都嚼口香糖,而且也不是所有的人都开车!但这和他们的长相也没关呀!A:MaybeIamjusthomesick.Iknowyou’reright.IjustmissChina,that’sall.可能是我想家吧。我知道你是对的。只是因为我想家,想中国。额外成就感enough足够的,够用的*Doyouhaveenoughmoneyforthetaxifare?你有足够的钱支付出租汽车的车费吗?*Ican’tthankyouenoughforhelpingmewithmyEnglish.你帮我学英语真让我感激不尽。*Idon’tknowhimwellenoughtoaskhimforhelp.我和他不够熟,不便向他求助。11.INeverKnowWhentoShakeHands我该什么时候握手A:IhavearealproblemwhenImeetpeople.我在和人会面的时候有个问题。B:Whatisit?MaybeIcanhelp.什么疑问?或许我能帮你。A:Ineverknowwhentoshakehandsandwhennotto.Canyoutellmesomethingaboutit?我不知道该在什么时候握手,什么时候不握手。你能不能告诉我有关这方面的事?B:Doyoucomefromacountrywheretheyshakehands?你们国家的人握手吗?A:Ohyes.Men,women,andchildrenshakehandsallthetime.握呀。男人、女人、小孩、时时刻刻都在握手。B:It’sverysimple.Menshakehands,womenandchildrendon’t.那很简单。男人握手,女人和小孩不握。A:Butsomewomendoshakehands.Andnowalotofchildrenhavesuchgoodmanners,theyshakehandstoo.可是有些女人也握手呀。而且现在很多有礼貌的孩子也握手。B:Well,agoodruletofollowis,formenyouholdoutyourhand,forwomenandchildren,youwaitandseewhattheydo.你就遵循这条原则:对男人你先伸手,对女人和孩子就看他们怎么做。A:Thatsoundseasyenough.这听上去再简单不过了。B:Sure.Onceyougetthehangofit,it’sapieceofcake!It’snothingtoworryabout.可不是嘛。你一旦掌握了窍门,那就成了小菜一碟!没什么可担心的。额外成就感allthetime总是,一直*Theywerelaughingallthetime.他们一直笑个不停。holdout维持;伸出*Ourfoodsupplieswon’tholdoutlong.我们的食品供应维持不了多久。getthehangof掌握窍门*I’llgetthehangofitprettysoon.我很快就能掌握它的窍门。12.HaveYouGotaScholarship你有奖学金吗A:DoyoumindifIaskyouaquestion?Ifit’stoopersonalyoucanforgetit.我想问个问题你介意吗?如果涉及到隐私那就不用回答。B:Idon’tmindatall.Youcanaskmeanything.We’refriends. 一点也不介意。你可以问任何问题。我们是朋友嘛。A:Haveyougotascholarship,orareyouonyourown?你有奖学金还是自费?B:Ihaveascholarshipfrommygovernmentforfouryears.Howaboutyou? 我们政府给我四年奖学金,你呢?A:Ihaveatuitionscholarshipfromtheuniversity.OtherwiseI’monmyown. 学校只让我免缴学费,其余还是自掏腰包。B:Doyoumeanthatyou’reself-supporting?Ididn’tevenknowyouhadajob! 这么说你是自己维持了?我都不知道你还有份工作!A:Ohno.Myfamilysupportsme.Andbelieveme,changingforeignmoneyintodollarsisheartbreaking.Youseemtogetsolittleinreturn. 喔,不是。我靠我家里。说真的,用外币换美元真是件伤感情的事,一换就没多少钱了。B:Yeah,Ireallyknowthefeeling.Ican’twaittograduatesoIcangetagoodjobandearnmyownmoney.是呀,这种感觉我太清楚了。我恨不得马上毕业找个好工作,那我就可以花自己的钱了。额外成就感onone’sown靠自己,独自*Hegotthejobonhisown.他靠自己的力量得到了那份工作。*Shewouldalwayssitinacorneronherown.她总是独自一人坐在一个角落里。inreturn作为回报*Hedidn’texpectanythinginreturnforhishelp.他帮助人并不期待任何回报。*Ifyougivemeyourphoto,I’llgiveyoumineinreturn.你若送我一张照片,我便回赠一张给你。13.HowDoYouImproveYourEnglish你怎样提高英语A:DoyoumindifIaskyouaquestion?我问你个问题你介意吗?B:No,notatall.Goahead.不介意。问吧。A:WhatdoyoudoinordertoimproveyourEnglish?你怎样提高你的英语?B:Igotomovies;Igotolectures;Ilistentotheradio;Idolotsofthings.Mostimportantly,IpracticeeverychanceIget.我看电影,听演讲,听广播,方法很多。最重要的是,我抓住每一个可以练英语的机会。A:It’sagoodideatohavearadio,isn’tit?有收音机倒是学英语的好办法,对不对?B:Sure.It’slikeunderstandingonthetelephone——youcan’tseethespeaker!It’sgreatforimprovinglisteningcomprehension.对。就好像是接电话一样,你看不到对方!这对提高听力很有帮助。A:Ittakesalongtimetolearnalanguage,doesn’tit?学语言要很长的时间,对不对?B:Itcertainlydoes.Butifyoupracticespeakingeveryspareminuteandlearnusefulsentenceseverydayyoucanmakebigprogress.当然是了。但如果你每天都利用零碎时间苦练说,而且说实用的句子,那你会进步很快。额外成就感inorderto为了;以便*IdecidetogotoEnglandinordertoimprovemyEnglish.为了提高我的英语,我决定去英国。14.WhatWordsDoINeedtoKnow我该了解些什么A:Iwaswonderingifyoucouldhelpmewithsomething.我想知道你可不可以帮我个忙。B:Sure,anythingyousay.说吧。A:Actually,it’salittlebitsilly.实际上,这个问题有点可笑。B:Don’tworryaboutit,justask.别担心,说吧。A:WhatwordsdoIneedtoknowtobuyapairofshoes? 我买双鞋子该说些什么?B:Youneedtoknowthetypeofshoeyouwant.你只要知道你要的式样就行了。A:Don’tworryaboutthat.Icanpointitoutinthestore. 这个不用担心,我在店里可以指给他们看。B:Theshoescanbecomfortableornotcomfortable,toowide,toonarrow,orjustright;andlongorshort.Ingirlsshoes,theheelcanbehighorlow. 鞋子可能会舒服或不舒服;可能会太大、太小,或正好合脚;也可能会长或短。女鞋的跟也许会高或矮。A:Letmewriteallthatdown.I’mgoingshoppingthisafternoon.我把这些话写下来好了,我今天下午就去买。额外成就感pointout指出*IpointedouttohimwhereIusedtolive.我指给他看我以前住过的地方。*MayIpointoutthatifwedon’tleavenowwe’llmissthemovie.我想提醒大家,如果现在还不动身,我们就赶不上看电影了。*Hepointedoutthattheprojectlackedoneimportantthing.他指出,那项 计划 项目进度计划表范例计划下载计划下载计划下载课程教学计划下载 有个严重的缺陷。writedown写下;记下*Writetheaddressdownbeforeyouforgetit.把这地址写下来,免得忘了。*Iwritedownhertelephonenumberinmynotebook.我在笔记簿上记下了她的电话号码。15.AreAmericansRomantic美国人浪漫吗A:Youknow,Ireallydon’tthinkAmericansareveryromantic.我认为美国人并不很浪漫。B:Wheredidyougetthatidea? 你怎么会有这种想法?A:That’stheimpressionIgetfromthemovies,andfromlookingaround.Menandwomenseemverybusinesslikeintheirrelationswitheachother. 我是从看电影和对周围事物的观察而得到这个结论的。男女间的关系似乎很实际。B:Well,I’mstillnotsurewhatyou’reaskingme.我还是不太明白你说的是什么。A:Isittrueorisn’tit?你说是对还是不对呢?B:DoyouwanttoknowsomethingabouttheAmericancharacter? 你想不想了解一下美国人的性格?A:Ijustthinkyou’retryingtochangethesubject.Butgoahead. 我看你是想改变话题吧。好了,说吧。B:No,thiswillhelpansweryourquestion.InAmericansocietyboysandgirlsareraisedtogether.They’renotsegregatedintheiractivities!Boysandgirlsgoouttogetherfromanearlyage.不,这有助于回答你的问题。在美国社会里,男孩和女孩是在一起长大的。他们在活动中,并不加以隔离。美国的男孩和女孩从小就可以一块出去玩。A:OK,goon.是,继续说。B:Afterbeingraisedtogether,menandwomencanbebusinesslikeineachother’scompany.Itreallydoesn’thaveanythingtodowiththewayamanandwomanbehavetowardeachotherwhentheyareinlove.Doesthatansweryourquestion?等到他们一起长大成人后,男女之间在工作中的关系就会处理得条理分明,但这和他们在恋爱中的表现是没有一点关系的。这个答案你满意了吧?A:Notexactly,butIseeyourpoint.还好。不过我明白你的意思。B:IthinkAmericansareprettyromanticwhentheyareinarelationshipandalotofflirtinggoesonineveryoffice.Afteryou’vebeeninAmericaforawhile,youwillprobablyseewhatImean.我觉得美国人恋爱起来挺浪漫的,甚至在办公室也有很多调情的场面。等你在美国呆久了,就会明白我的意思了。额外成就感goahead向前*Gostraightahead.一直向前走。*Goahead,we’reallears.讲吧,我们都听着呢。A:IwasthinkingabouttakinganEnglishcoursethissummer.我今年夏天想上个英语班。B:Goahead,Ithinkthat’sagreatidea.去吧,是个好主意。16.We’reStartingASoccerTeam我们要组织一个足球队A:HiJim.Doyouhaveaminute?嗨,吉姆。你有空吗?B:Sure,what’sup?有,什么事?A:Someofusaregoingtostartasoccerteam.Wouldyouliketojoinus? 我们几个要组织一个足球队,你要不要参加?B:Idon’tknowanythingaboutit.Soccerisn’taspopularinmycountryasitishere. 我对足球一窍不通。我们国家跟这不一样,不兴踢足球。A:That’sallright.We’llteachyou. 没关系,我们会教你的。B:IsitanythinglikeAmericanfootball?足球跟橄榄球一样吗?A:Notverymuch.It’ssomethinglikehockey,exceptthatyouuseabigballandnostick. 不大一样。足球有点像曲棍球,不过足球是用大球,而且没有球棍。B:I’llcomedownandwatchyouplaysomeday,andseewhatit’slike.回头我去看你们踢球,看看究竟是什么样子。A:Goodidea.Ithinkyou’lllikeitifyougiveitachance.好。我相信你一试就会喜欢上它的。额外成就感watch注视;观察;看护*Didyouwatchthetennismatch?你看了网球比赛没有?*Watchthecarswhenyoucrossthestreet.过马路时,要注意车辆。*Hewatchedtoseewhatwouldhappen.他注意观察会发生什么事。*Shewatchedthepatientallnight.她整夜看护那位病人。17.HowDoIGettotheBank 去银行怎么走A:Pardonme,Ma’am.CanyoutellmehowtogettotheBusinessBank? 对不起,太太,您能不能告诉我到商业银行怎么走?B:Sure.Turnrightatthenextcorner,andkeepongoingfortwoblocks. 当然可以。下个拐角右转,再走两个街区就到了。A:Whichsideofthestreetisiton? 银行在街的哪一边?B:Theleft-handside.It’sonacorner.Areyouastrangerintown? 在左手边的拐角上。你对本地不熟吗?A:I’mastrangerinthiscountry.IjustarrivedfromChina. 我对这个国家很陌生,我刚从中国来。B:MyGod!Youarefarfromhome! 天哪!你真是远道而来。额外成就感keepon继续;坚持*Inspiteofthenoiseoutdoors,shekeptonreading.她无视外面的嘈杂声,继续读书。*Hekeptonaskingsillyquestions.他反复问些愚蠢的问题。farfrom 远非;完全不*Iamfarfrompleasedwithyourbehavior.对你的行为我很不满意。*Sherealizedthiswasfarfromthetruth.她意识到这决非事实。18.HowOftenDotheBusesRun公共汽车多久一班A:Excuseme,couldyouanswerafewquestionsforme?对不起,打扰一下,你能回答我几个问题吗?B:Sure.可以。A:Howoftendothebusesrun? 公共汽车多久一班?B:Theycomebyeveryfifteenortwentyminutes. 每十五或二十分钟一班。A:Howlatedotheyrun? 开到多晚?B:Tillaroundmidnight,Ithink. 我想半夜才收班。A:Howmuchisthefare? 一张票多少钱?B:Adollar.一美元。A:OK,thanks,you’vereallybeenabighelp.I’msorrytobotheryou.好的,谢谢。你帮了我大忙。很抱歉打扰你。额外成就感till直到;在……以前*I’llbeheretill10o’clocktomorrow.我一直到明天10点都会在这里。*Mysonoftensitsupsurfingtheinternettilllateatnight.我儿子常常上网到很晚才睡觉。19.I’mJustFeelingHomesick我只是有点想家A:Hi,John.What’sup?嗨,约翰,最近好吗?B:Hi.Notmuch.I’mjustmiserableasusual.嗨,不怎么样。跟以前一样难过。A:What’sthematterwithyou?Don’tyoufeelwell?你怎么了?不舒服吗?B:Ifeelterrible.Ican’tgetusedtothefood;Ican’tgetalongwiththepeoplehere.Idon’tlikethesecustoms——IwishIwerebackhome.我感觉糟透了。我吃不惯这里的食物,跟这的人也相处不好。我不喜欢这里的风俗习惯――真想马上回家。A:Doyoueateverythingbackhome?Haveyougotlotsoffriendsinyourcountry?你在国内是不是想吃什么就吃什么?是不是有很多朋友?B:Whatareyoutryingtosay?你在说什么呀?A:Thatmaybeyouhavesomeofthesesamefeelingsbackhome.Theyjustseemstrongernowbecauseyou’reinastrangeplace.Haveyouthoughtaboutit?也许你在国内也会有同样的感受,只不过你现在在一个陌生的地方,这种感觉就更强烈。你想过这个问题吗?B:No,IguessIfeelthiswayathomesometimestoo.是啊,我在家有时也有这种感受。A:Maybeyou’rejustinabadmood.Don’tworry.Itwillpass.也许你只是心情不好。别担心,一切都会过去的。B:Ihopeso. 但愿如此。A:Whydon’tyoudosomethingyouenjoytotakeyourmindoffyourtroubles?你为什么不做点你喜欢的事来缓解一下烦恼呢?B:Thanksfortheadvice.I’mjustfeelinghomesickIguess.谢谢你的建议。我只是有点想家了。额外成就感getalongwith与……相处;进展*Howareyougettingalongwithyournewgirlfriend?你和新女友相处得如何?*Howareyougettingalongwithyourwork?你的工作进展如何?*Theyjustcan’tgetalongwitheachother.他们就是合不来。20.AmericaIsSoDifferentfromChina美国跟中国差别太大了A:Hi,Jim,howareyoudoing?嗨,吉姆,你好吗?B:Nottoobad.It’shardgettingusedtosomanythings.AmericaissodifferentfromChina.还行。一下子适应这么多新东西是件不容易的事。美国跟中国差别太大了。A:HowdoAmericanstudentscomparewithstudentsinyourcountry?美国学生和你们国家的学生相比怎样?B:Ourstudentsaremoreserious.Muchmoreserious.我们国家的学生比较认真。远远比美国学生认真。A:Whatoutsideinterestdotheyhave?他们有些什么课外兴趣呢?B:Somestudentsareinterestedinmusic,sportsorrelationships,buttherereallyisn’tmuchtimetopursueoutsideinterests.有的喜欢音乐、体育或交友,但他们追求课外兴趣的时间却很少。A:Wow!ThatisdifferentfromAmerica.哇!那跟美国不一样。B:It’sjustonedifference.这只是一点差别。A:Well,I’msurehavingextrafreetimeshouldn’tbetootoughtogetusedto.我想你肯定不太难适应拥有这么多的业余时间。B:No,itwillbegreat.IamalreadythinkingaboutallthegreatthingsIcando.是啊,这样才好。我已经想了很多可以做的事了。A:Justdon’tgetcarriedawayandforgetallaboutyourstudies.只是别太离谱,忘了功课。额外成就感beseriousabout认真对待*Isheseriousaboutwantingtobeadoctor?他真的想当一名医生吗?*Areyoureallyseriousabouthim?你对他真的有意思吗?PART3:INTERMEDIATEDIALOGUES中级对话如果你把前一部分最基本的初级对话都掌握了的话,那就开始下一步的跋涉——进军中级对话吧。具有中级英语水平的人,也就具备了中级交流的能力。这一部分的对话涉及生活、工作和学习的点点滴滴,有发生在老朋友之间的,有同学之间、亲友之间的,有发生在同事之间的,也有上下级之间的。但不论场景如何变化,它们的共同点就是――交流。1.ICan’tBelieveMyEyes我简直不能相信眼前的事实A:Ican’tbelievemyeyes!我简直不能相信眼前的事实!B:Well,ifitisn’tMikeLi!这不是迈克·李吗!A:JimWang!It’snicetoseeyouagain!It’sbeenalongtime.吉姆·王!见到你真是太高兴了!好久不见了。B:Youknow,Mike,I’vebeenmeaningtocallyouforalongtime.I’msogladIranintoyoutoday.迈克,你知道吗,很久以来我一直想给你打电话。真高兴今天能遇到你。A:Me,too.Howhaveyoubeendoing?我也一样。你最近好吗?B:Super.Howaboutyourself?很好。你呢?A:Prettygood.Ican’tcomplain.不错,没什么可抱怨的。B:Sotellme,thelasttimeIsawyou,youwereplanningtogoabroadtostudy,weren’tyou?快说来听听,我上一次见到你的时候,你正准备去出国留学呢,是不是?A:Yes,IguessIwas.Butasitturnedout,Ichangedmymind.Idecidednottogoafterall.是,我想是的。但现在有了变化,我最终还是决定不去了。B:Oh,really?ButifIremembercorrectly,youwereintentongoingtoCalifornia.Whatevermadeyouchangeyourmind?IthoughtyouwereacceptedtoStanford.哦,是吗?如果我没记错的话,你当时是要去加利福尼亚。是什么使你改变主意的?我记得你是被斯坦福大学录取了。A:Well,it’salongstory,andIdon’twanttoboreyouwithallthedetails.ButwhatitboilsdowntoisthatIdecidedthatgoingtoStanfordwasn’taverygoodidea.IdecidedtogotoBeijingUniversityinstead.Iwanttosavemymoneyandstartmyownbusinessaftergraduation.说来话长。那些细节我就不赘述了。最后的结果是,我觉得去斯坦福读书不太明智。我打算去北大。这样,把钱省下来,毕业后可以自己开一家公司。B:Really?That’sveryinteresting.是吗?那很有趣嘛。A:Andhowaboutyou?Thelasttimewetalked,didn’tyoutellmeyouweregoingtoopenyourownrestaurantandhotel?你怎么样?上次我们聊的时候,你不是说要自己开个酒店吗?B:That’sright.Iwas.ButthingsturnedoutdifferentlythanIexpected.对呀,是有这么回事。但结果却和我预想的大不相同。A:Butyouseemedsodeterminedtodothat.Whathappened?可是你当时是决心很大的,发生了什么事呢?B:Well,it’sverycomplicated,andI’msureyoudon’twanttoknowallthedetails.Butasitturnedout,Idecidedthatopeningmyrestaurantjustwasn’tforme.SoIdecidedtostayatmyoldjobinstead.说来复杂。我知道你不愿意听详细的个中原由。但结果却是,我觉得自己开饭店并不适合我,所以就决定留在原来的工作岗位。A:Well,alotsurehashappenedsincewelastsaweachother.是啊,从上次见面以来,真是发生了很多事。B:Youcansaythatagain!Youknow,weshouldtrytostayintouch.你说得对!我们应该尽量保持联系。A:Yes,weshould.Let’shavelunchtogethersometimesoon.的确应该如此。我们最近找时间吃个午饭吧。B:That’sagoodidea.I’llcallyou.这主意不错。我到时候给你打电话。A:OK.Takecarenow.好吧。多保重。B:You,too.你也是。口语要素大家会发现,对话里面出现最多的是精彩的“口语要素”,其实,日常对话都是这些零零碎碎的“口语要素”组成的!一部英文电影又何尝不是成千上万“口语要素”的集合呢!★Ican’tbelievemyeyes!我简直不能相信眼前的事实!举一反三:* Ican’tbelievemyears!真是让人难以置信!* Ican’tbelievewhatIsaw!我不相信我的眼睛!★It’snicetoseeyouagain!又见到你真是太高兴了!★It’sbeenalongtime.好久不见了。★I’msogladIranintoyoutoday.真高兴今天能遇到你。★Howhaveyoubeendoing?你最近好吗?★Howaboutyourself?你呢?过得好吗?★Prettygood./Super./Ican’tcomplain.很好。/棒极了。/没什么可抱怨的。【经典回答】★Ichangedmymind.我改变了主意。★Idecidednottogoafterall.我最终还是决定不去了。★Whatevermadeyouchangeyourmind?是什么使你改变主意的?·It’salongstory.说来话长。·Youcansaythatagain!你说得对!举一反三:*Yousaidit!你说对了!*I’llsay!你说得对!*You’reright!你说得对!★Idon’twanttoboreyouwithallthedetails.那些细节我就不赘述了。★IdecidedtogotoBeijingUniversityinstead.我最后决定去北大读书。★Really?是吗?★That’sveryinteresting.那很有趣嘛。·Andhowaboutyou?你怎么样?★Whathappened?发生了什么事呢?★Weshouldtrytostayintouch.我们应该尽量保持联系。举一反三:*Weshouldkeepintouch.我们应该保持联系。*Weshouldcontacteachothermoreoften.我们应该多多联系。*Weshouldkeepeachotherinformed.我们应该保持联系。*Weshouldgettogethermoreoften.我们应该多多联系。·Let’shavelunchtogethersometimesoon.·我们最近找时间吃个午饭吧。【疯狂提示】这是一个典型的结束此类谈话的方式。如果有一个外国人到谈话的末尾对你说出这句话,要谨记两点:第一,不要追问确切的“一起吃午饭”的时间,第二,不要苦苦地等待那顿“不花钱的午餐”。如果对方出于诚意,他会这样说:Let’shavelunchtogethernextMonday,OK?·That’sagoodidea.这主意不错。★I’llcallyou.我到时候给你打电话。★Takecarenow.多保重。超级短语runinto碰到,遇到,邂逅turnout结果afterall最终;毕竟beintenton决心要做;对某事专心致志boildownto等于;归结为alotsurehashappened变化很大stayintouch保持联系超级句型:1Well,ifitisn’tsomebody!哟,这不是某某某吗!Well,ifitisn’tMikeLi!这不是迈克·李吗!【疯狂提示】这是一个引起谈话的重要句型,也是扯闲话的经典开端!②Whatitboilsdownto简单说来WhatitboilsdowntoisthatIdecidedthatgoingtoStanfordwasn’taverygoodidea.简单说来,我觉得去斯坦福读书不太明智。举一反三:*ThematteroffactisthatgoingtoStanfordwasn’taverygoodidea.事实是,我觉得去斯坦福读书不太明智。*Asitturnedout,goingtoStanfordwasn’taverygoodidea.最后的结果是,我觉得去斯坦福读书不太明智。③I’vebeenmeaningto很久以来我一直想……I’vebeenmeaningtocallyouforalongtime.很久以来我一直想给你打电话。【疯狂提示】这是一个掩盖粗心、健忘及忙昏了头等等过失的最好的遮羞布!这是一个既体贴又体面但又不失虚伪的句型。一定要掌握它!④Youseemedsodeterminedto你好像决心很大……Youseemedsodeterminedtodothat.你当时是决心很大的。⑤IfIremembercorrectly如果我没记错的话IfIremembercorrectly,youwereintentongoingtoCalifornia.如果我没记错的话,你当时是要去加利福尼亚。举一反三:*IfIremembercorrectly,youwereintentonbecomingapilot.如果我没记错的话,你当时想当个飞行员。⑥Ithought我原以为IthoughtyouwereacceptedtoStanford.我记得你是被斯坦福大学录取了。举一反三:*Ithoughtyouweremarried.我原以为你结婚了呢。语法点滴过去进行时:表示过去正在进行的动作★Sotellme,thelasttimeIsawyou,youwereplanningtogotoabroadtostudy,weren’tyou?快说来听听,我上一次见到你的时候,你正准备去出国留学呢,是不是?举一反三:*LasttimeIsawyou,youwereplanningtobecomeamusician.上次我见你的时候,你正准备搞音乐呢。一般过去时:表示过去发生的事情★Asitturnedout,Idecidedthatopeningmyrestaurantjustwasn’tforme.SoIdecidedtostayatmyoldjobinstead.结果是,我觉得自己开饭店并不适合我。所以就决定留在原来的工作岗位。★That’sright.Iwas.对呀。是有这么回事。★IthoughtyouwereacceptedtoStanford.我记得你是被斯坦福大学录取了。举一反三:*Ithoughtyousaidyouweregoingtotaketheboss’splace.我以为你是说你要接替老板的职位呢。精彩句子★Iwanttosavemymoneyandstartmyownbusinessaftergraduation.我想把钱省下来,毕业后可以自己开一家公司。★It’sverycomplicated,andI’msureyoudon’twanttoknowallthedetails.说来复杂。我知道你不愿意听详细的个中原由。·Alotsurehashappenedsincewelastsaweachother.从上次见面以来,我们都有不少变化。发音精华[i:]believe,seem,mean[ei]complain,change,detail,save,graduation,complicated,stay[ai]time,mind,decide,idea,try[e]remember,correctly,intent,instead,restaurant,expect[]90度张嘴音glad,plan,last,happen,can’t[],[],[]短元音收小腹pretty,good,business,touch李阳老师的话:与其囫囵吞枣,不如精雕细琢。将一段对话一步一步地消化掉,才是真正地掌握。这段话值得学习一个月。其实,一段对话中潜藏着巨大的宝藏!2.YouWorryTooMuch你想的太多了A:Hi,Jim.你好,吉姆。B:What’swrong?Youlookupsetaboutsomething.怎么回事?你看上去有点不安。A:Youknow…I’mgettingalittleworriedaboutourEnglishteacher.Sheshouldhaveshownupforclassbynow.It’snotlikehertobelate.你知道,我有点担心我们的英语老师。她现在该到了。迟到可不是她的作风。B:Iwouldn’tbeconcerned.Shemusthavegottenstuckintraffic.Traffichasbeenterriblelately.我不担心。她肯定是遇上塞车了,最近交通不太顺畅。A:Idon’tknow.Shemighthave…butthenagain,I’mnotsosure.I’mafraidsomethingmusthavehappened.Ijusthaveabadfeelingthatshe’sintrouble.我也说不清楚。她可能……我也不知道。我担心发生了什么事。我有一种预感,她遇到麻烦了。B:Oh,comeonnow.Don’tjumptoconclusions.I’mpositiveshe’llshowupforclasssoon.Youworrytoomuch.噢,别瞎想了。不要妄下结论。她很快就会来上课的。你想的太多了。A:Ican’thelpit.It’sjustmynature.我就是忍不住,这是我的天性。B:Look,there’sDr.Leenow.See,Itoldyounottoworry.看,那不是李教授吗。我告诉过你不要担心嘛。A:I’msorelieved!Iguessyou’reright.Ineedtorelaxandnotworrysomuch.这我就放心了。我想你是对的。我应该放松点,不要那么紧张兮兮。口语要素★What’swrong?怎么回事?★It’snotlikehertobelate.迟到可不是她的一贯做法。★Shemusthavegottenstuckintraffic.她肯定是遇上塞车了。★Don’tjumptoconclusions.不要妄下结论。★Youworrytoomuch.你想的太多了。★Ican’thelpit.我就是忍不住。★It’sjustmynature.这是我的天性。★I’msorelieved!这我就放心了。★Iguessyou’reright.我想你是对的。3.ThanksforFillingMeIn谢谢你让我知道A:Thisseattaken?这儿有人坐吗?B:No,goahead,bemyguest.Ihaven’tseenyoubefore.Areyounewinengineering?没人,坐吧,请随便。我从没见过你。你是工程系新来的吧?A:Yeah,Ijustswitchedmymajorfromcomputerscience——toomuchmath!Icouldn’ttakethepressure.对。我刚换了专业,学计算机专业要学太多的数学!我受不了那压力。B:Well,don’texpectittobeanybetterhere!What’syourname,anyway?工程系也好不到哪儿去!哦,你叫什么名字?A:Sam.What’syours?山姆。你呢?B:BenJones,buteverybodycallsme“BJ”.本·琼斯,但人们都叫我BJ。A:BJ,huh?Well,I’mnotgoingtotellyouwhatmynicknameis!Oh,herecomestheprofessor.What’shisname,anyway?Scarey,orsomethinglikethat?BJ,对吧?我不会告诉你我的外号的!哦,教授来了!他叫什么来着?“斯凯瑞”?还是什么?B:JamesKerry.Butwecallhim“BigJim”becausehe’ssoshort.詹姆斯·凯瑞。但是我们都叫他“大吉姆”,因为他太矮了。A:Tohisface?当着他的面叫他?B:No.Areyoukidding?Hehasabadtemper.Iknowhewouldn’tthinkitwasfunny.Ithinkit’sreallyfunny.Heisalittleguy.He’snotabadteacherthough.不。谁敢呀?他脾气很坏的。他才不会觉得这有趣呢。我觉得实在好笑。他个子不高,但是个不错的老师。A:Well,that’sgoodtoknow.Thanksforfillingmein.谢谢你让我知道这些,这对我很有用。B:Anytime.别客气。口语要素★Goahead.向前。/尽管去做。★Don’texpectittobeanybetterhere!这儿也好不到哪儿去!★Tohisface?当着他的面?★That’sgoodtoknow.这可是个好消息。★Thanksforfillingmein.谢谢你让我知道。★Anytime.别客气。4.ICan’tHelpYouOut我帮不上你的忙A:Hello.您好。B:Hello,Tom.ThisisDon.Howareyou?你好,汤姆。我是丹。你怎么样?A:Oh,hi,Don.Justgreat.Howhaveyoubeen?哦,你好,丹。我很好。你呢?B:Fine.Listen,JerryandIwantedtogotoamovietomorrownight,butwedon’thaveawaytogetthere.Ifyoudrive,we’llbuythetickets,Howaboutit?很好。我和杰瑞准备明天晚上去看电影,但是没有车,如果你能开车带我们去,你的电影票我们包了,这个主意怎么样?A:Well,itsoundslikefun,butactuallyI’vereallygotalotofhomeworktodo.好像是不错,但是我有好多作业要做。B:Oh,comeon,Tom.It’llbefun.It’sonlyafewhours.It’llhelpyourelax.You’llstudybetter!哦,别这样,汤姆。我们会很开心的,就那么几个小时,你也正好放松一下。这会帮你更好地学习。A:Ireallycan’t.I’vegotanEnglishexamonMondayandabookreportdueonTuesdaythatI’mreallygettingnervousabout.Idon’tthinkI’denjoyitmuch.Butthanksalotforthinkingofme.SorryIcan’thelpyouout.我真的不能去。我星期一有个英语考试,星期二要交一篇读书 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,这使我很紧张。我看电影也看不到心上。但是谢谢你们还想着我。抱歉我实在是帮不了这个忙。B:Oh,don’tworryaboutit.Maybenexttime.Goodluckonyourexam.We’llbethinkingofyou!那好,没关系。下次吧。祝你考试顺利。我们会想着你的!A:Thanks.Seeyou.谢谢。再见。B:Ok,Bye.好的,再见。口语要素★Howareyou?你好吗?★Howhaveyoubeen?你过得好吗?·Itsoundslikefun.好像是不错。·ActuallyI’vereallygotalotofhomeworktodo.我有好多作业要做。★Thanksalotforthinkingofme.谢谢你们还想着我。★SorryIcan’thelpyouout.抱歉,我实在是帮不了这个忙。5.ThankYouVeryMuchforInvitingUs谢谢你的盛情邀请A:Excuseme,Kim?It’sgettinglate,soI’mafraidwe’llhavetobeleaving.对不起,金姆,时间不早了,我想我们该走了。B:Oh,soearly?Itseemslikeyoujustgothere!哦,这么快就走啊?你们好像才来呀!A:Well,I’vegottogetupanddrivetotheairportforaneighto’clockplanetomorrow.We’vereallyhadawonderfultime,Kim.Thankyouverymuchforinvitingus.我明天早上要开车去机场赶8点钟的飞机。我们今晚在这里玩得很开心,金姆。谢谢你的盛情邀请。B:Say,Sara,whydon’twemeetdowntownforlunchsomedaynextweek?Wecouldtalkmorethen.喂,莎拉,我们何不下周找个时间在城里一起吃顿午饭?那时我们可以多聊一聊。A:I’dloveto!好啊!B:I’veheardtheHiltonhasdeliciousseafood.我听说希尔顿的海鲜不错。A:Oh!Thatsoundswonderful.Iloveseafood.噢!太好了,我喜欢吃海鲜。B:I’llgiveyouacalllateronandwecandecidethetime.我回头给你电话再确定时间。A:Well,it’sbeenafantasticevening.Again,thankyouverymuch.好的,我们今晚过得很愉快。再次感谢你。B:Itwasmypleasurehavingyou.你的到来是我的荣幸。A:I’lllookforwardtoyourphonecall.我会等你电话的。B:Thanksagain.Goodnight.再次感谢。晚安。A:Goodnight.晚安。口语要素★I’mafraidwe’llhavetobeleaving.我想我该走了。★Itseemslikeyoujustgothere?你好像才来呀!★Thankyouverymuchforinvitingus.谢谢你的盛情邀请。★I’dloveto!好啊!★Thatsoundswonderful.太好了。★Itwasmypleasurehavingyou.你的到来是我的荣幸。6.WhyAreYouMadatMe你为什么生我的气A:Hi,What’snew?嗨,最近怎么样?B:Nothing.没事。A:What’syourproblem?Whyareyoumadatme?你这是怎么了?你为什么跟我生气?B:Whatdidyouhavetogoanddothatfor?你为什么要那样做呢?A:Dowhat?做什么?B:YouknowwhatI’mtalkingabout.WhydidyougotellMrs.LeehowmuchmoneyI’mgoingtomake?Nowshe’llgoandtellthewholeworld!你知道我在说什么。你为什么要到李小姐那去说我要挣多少钱?全世界的人都会知道了!A:Well,I’msorry.Ididn’tthinkitmattered.噢,对不起。我以为这不要紧的。B:Itdoesmatter.Youknowhowshetalkstoeverybodyandtheirbrother!Nowthewholetownwillbeaskingmeformoney!怎么会不要紧!你是知道她的,她会告诉所有的人和他们的兄弟!现在全城的人都要向我借钱了!A:Well,Iapologize.IguessIwasn’tthinking.Igotallexcited.我向你道歉。我当时没想到这个。我只顾高兴了。B:Ohwell,it’sdonenow.Iguessitdoesn’tmatterthanmuch,anyway.Theywereboundtofindouteventually.Everybodyinthistown’salwaysinterestedingossip.那好吧,反正事情已经发生了。我想这毕竟也没什么大不了。大家最终也会知道的。这个镇上所有的人都喜欢扯闲话。A:Youknow,itisalotofmoneyforafirstjob…你想,你的第一个工作就挣这么多钱也的确……B:YouthinkI’llbeabletobuyaBMW?你以为我能买一辆宝马车吗?A:Well,Ithinkyou’dbetterwaitandseehowmuchisleftafterUncleSamgetshisshare!不过,你最好还是看看等纳完税之后还有多少剩余吧!A:Actuallyeverybodyisreallyimpressed.其实所有的人都很羡慕呢。B:Iguessit’snotabigdealafterall.我觉得这也没什么大不了的。A:Anyway,Iamreallysorry.NexttimeI’llthinkbeforeIspeak.不管怎样,我感到实在是不好意思。下次说话一定注意。口语要素★What’snew?最近怎么样?★What’syourproblem?你这是怎么了?★YouknowwhatI’mtalkingabout.你知道我在说什么。★Ididn’tthinkitmattered.我想这不要紧。★Igotallexcited.我只顾高兴了。★Iguessit’snotabigdealafterall.我觉得这也没什么大不了的。★NexttimeI’llthinkbeforeIspeak.下次说话一定注意。7.ICan’tWaittoGo我等不及要去A:Hi,Kim.Longtimenosee.嗨,金姆,好久不见了。B:Iknow.IjustgotbackfromTokyo.是啊。我刚从东京回来。A:Iknowyoutravelalot.IwonderhaveyoubyanychanceeverbeentoBeijing?我知道你经常去旅行。我想知道你有没有机会去过北京?B:Yes,Ihave.Actually,Iusedtolivethere.Why?去过。我以前还在那里住过呢。为什么问这个?A:I’mgoingtherewithmyfamilyforavacationnextmonth.Canyoutellmewhatit’slikethere?我下个月要和家人到那里度假。你能不能告诉我那里怎么样?B:Well-uh...it’saveryexcitingplace.Asamatteroffact,it’sprobablyoneofthemostexcitingplacesIknow.这个嘛,那是个激动人心的地方。实际上,那可能是我所知道的最令人向往的地方了。A:Howabouttheweather…andthepeople?那里天气怎样……人怎么样?B:Theweatheratthistimeofyearisusuallycool,andinmyopinion,thepeoplethereareveryfriendly.那里现在的天气通常会很凉爽,我认为,那里的人很友好。A:Itsoundslikeawonderfulplace.这么说那是个非常棒的地方。B:Itis.I’msureyou’llhaveagoodtimethere.确实是。你在那里肯定会度过一段美好的时光。A:Ican’twaittogo.我都等不及了。B:Besuretosendmeapostcardandtakelotsofpictures.别忘了给我寄张明信片来,多拍一些照片。口语要素★Longtimenosee.好久不见了。★Iusedtolivethere.我以前住在那里。★Canyoutellmewhatit’slikethere?你能不能告诉我那里怎么样?★Itsoundslikeawonderfulplace.这么说那是个非常棒的地方。★I’msureyou’llhaveagoodtimethere.你在那里肯定会度过一段美好的时光。★Ican’twaittogo.我都等不及了。★Besuretosendmeapostcardandtakelotsofpictures.别忘了给我寄张明信片来,多拍一些照片。8.AreYouEnjoyingYourStayHere你喜欢呆在这里吗A:Thankyoufortakingthetimetobeinterviewed.IsthisyourfirstvisittoAmerica?谢谢你抽时间来面试。这是你第一次来美国吗?B:No,thisismysecondvisit.IfirstcametoAmericainJuly1999.ThattimeIwashereonvacation——justsightseeing,butduringthattripIdecidedthatIwouldcometotheUnitedStatesandstudyEnglish.不,这是第二次。我第一次来是在1999年7月。那次只是观光旅游,但是在旅游的过程中我下定决心一定要来美国学习英语。A:Howlongwillyoubehereforthistime?你这次来要呆多久?B:IarrivedinJanuaryandI’llstayuntilDecember,2002.我今年1月份来的,将于2002年12月离开。A:Areyouenjoyingyourstayhere?你喜欢呆在这里吗?B:Yesandno.SomethingsaremuchbetterthanIexpectedbutotherthingsarenotsogood.IenjoymylessonsverymuchbutIsometimesfinditdifficulttopracticemyoralEnglish.Americanpeopleareverykindbutitseemstheydon’thavetimetotalkwithpeoplefromabroad.喜欢也不喜欢。有些事情比我想象中的要好,但有些却不尽人意。我很喜欢所上的课程,但是有时候说英语有困难。美国人很友好,但是看来他们没有时间和一个外国人讲英语。A:AreyoulearningEnglishforanyparticularreason?你学英语有没有什么特别的原因?B:Yes.AthomeinChinaIworkinadvertisingandmanyofthewordsweuseareEnglish,soIwanttounderstandEnglishbetterbecausethatwillhelpmyjob.有。在中国我是做广告的,有很多情况下要用到英语,所以我想提高英语水平,把工作做得更好。A:DidyoulearnEnglishathomeinChinabeforeyoucametostudyEnglishhere?你来这里之前在中国学过英语吗?B:Sure.WhenIwasastudentinChinaIstudiedEnglishforsixyears.ButthatwasalongtimeagoandinthemeantimeIforgotallmygrammar.SobeforeIcametoAmericaIwenttoEnglishclassesfortwohourseachweekforsixmonths.NowIstudy20hourseachweekandsometimesIhaveanextralesson.学过。我在中国上学的时候学了6年英语。但那是很久以前的事了,语法也早就全忘光了。在来美国之前我每周去上两个小时的英语课,一共上了半年。现在我每周学20个小时的英语,有时候还会更多。A:WhatdoyoumissmostaboutChinawhileyouarehereinAmerica?你身在美国,最想念中国的什么?B:ImissrealChinesefood.Imissmymother’scookingandofcourseImissmywholefamilyverymuch.我怀念正宗的中国菜。我怀念我妈妈做的饭。当然了,我非常想念我的家人。口语要素★Thankyoufortalkingthetimetobeinterviewed.谢谢你抽时间来面试。★IsthisyourfirstvisittoAmerica?这是你第一次来美国吗?★Howlongwillyoubehereforthistime?你这次来要呆多久?★Areyouenjoyingyourstayhere?你喜欢呆在这里吗?精彩句子·AreyoulearningEnglishforanyparticularreason?你学英语有没有什么特别的原因?★ WhatdoyoumissmostaboutChinawhileyouarehereinAmerica?你身在美国,最想念中国的什么?9.WelcometoLiYangCrazyEnglishCompany欢迎到李阳疯狂英语公司来A:Hello.WelcometoLiYangCrazyEnglishCompany.你好。欢迎你到李阳疯狂英语公司来。B:Hello.AndGoodmorning.I’mGeorgeChen.你好,早上好。我是乔治·陈。A:NicetomeetyouGeorge.I’mgladyou’llbeworkingforus.We’relikeabigfamilyhere.Weallworktogetherasateam.乔治,很高兴见到你。我很高兴你能到我们这里来工作。我们这就像是一个大家庭。所有的人工作在一起,就像一个团队。B:That’sgreat.I’meagertostart.太好了。我都等不及要开始工作了。A:Well,letmetellyouaboutsomeofourpoliciesandpracticeshere.好的,那我就把这里的规章 制度 关于办公室下班关闭电源制度矿山事故隐患举报和奖励制度制度下载人事管理制度doc盘点制度下载 先跟你说一下。B:Allright.Thatwillbeabighelp.I’mfreshoutofcollege.好的。那会对我帮助很大。我刚从学校毕业。A:Werequiteallouremployeestoarriveforworkontimeandweinsistthattheykeeptheirlunchhourstoareasonablelength.我们要求员工准时到岗,而且午餐的时间不要过长。B:Iunderstand.Thatseemseasytofollow.我明白。这很容易做到。A:Employeecharacterisveryimportanttous.WeexpecteveryonehereatLYCEtobeindustrious,cooperative,honestandopen-minded.员工性格很重要。我们希望李阳疯狂英语公司的的员工勤奋、协作、诚实、开明。B:I’mverygladtohearthat.IthinkIpossessallofthosequalities.很高兴听到这些。上述素质我都具备。A:Wealsotrytodothebestwecanforouremployees.Wefeelobligatedtoprovideasafeworkingenvironment,andwemakeeveryefforttolistentoouremployees’concerns.我们也努力为员工创造最好的条件。我们有责任为员工提供一个安全可靠的工作环境,我们也聆听员工们的呼声。B:That’sveryadmirable.That’salsooneofthereasonsIwantedtoworkhere.那好极了。这也是我想到这里工作的原因之一。A:Now,perhapsyouhavesomequestions.IsthereanyadditionalinformationIcanprovide?现在你可能有些问题要问吧。你还想了解些什么呢?B:Yes.Asamatteroffact.Ihaveafewquestions.是的。我有好几个问题要问呢。A:Certainly.Goahead!尽管问吧!B:WillIberequiredtohaveamedicalexaminationbeforeIstartwork?我开始上班之前要不要进行体格检查?A:Yes,definitely.Butthecompanywillcovertheexpense.是的,一定要体检。但是公司会出这笔钱。B:AndwouldIhavetogothroughspecialtrainingorpreparationsforthejob?我要不要通过一些特殊的岗前培训?A:Yes,youwould.Ourcompanybelievesinemployeetrainingandself-improvement.是的,要参加培训。我们公司秉承员工培训和个人成长的信念。B:Andwoulditbenecessaryformetoworkonweekends?我在周末有没有必要加班?A:No,thatwouldn’tbenecessary.不必。B:Andonemorequestion:doemployeesherehavetogothroughaprobationperiod?还有一个问题:这里的员工有没有试用期?A:No,theydon’t.Onceyouarehiredyouhavethesamerightsandgreatprivilegesasotheremployees.没有。你一旦被录用了,就享有和其他员工一样的权利。B:Isee.That’sgreat.我明白了。太好了。A:Doyouhaveanyotherquestions?你还有别的问题吗?B:No,Idon’tthinkso.You’vebeensohelpful.我想没有了。你帮我解决了很多疑问。A:Allright.I’mgladtohearthat.好的,很高兴你这么说。B:Well,I’veprobablytakenupenoughofyourtime.我占用你的时间已经够多的了。A:We’lltalkagainsoon.我们很快会再见的。B:I’veenjoyedtalkingwithyou.Thankyouverymuch.我很喜欢跟你谈话。谢谢。A:You’reverywelcome.不用客气。口语要素★WelcometoLiYangCrazyEnglishCompany.欢迎你到李阳疯狂英语公司来。★Nicetomeetyou.很高兴见到你。★Allright.好的。★Thatwillbeabighelp.那会对我帮助很大。★I’mfreshoutofcollege.我刚从学校毕业。★Thatseemseasytofollow.这很容易做到。★Thecompanywillcovertheexpense.公司会出这笔钱。★WouldIhavetogothroughspecialtrainingorpreparationsforthejob?我要不要通过一些特殊的岗前培训?·Doemployeesherehavetogothroughaprobationperiod?这里的员工有没有试用期?★Isee.我明白了。★That’sgreat.太好了。★Doyouhaveanyotherquestions?你还有别的问题吗?★Thatwouldn’tbenecessary.不必。★I’mgladtohearthat.很高兴你这么说。★I’veprobablytakenupenoughofyourtime.我占用你的时间已经够多的了。★We’lltalkagainsoon.我们很快会再见的。★I’veenjoyedtalkingwithyou.我很喜欢跟你谈话。★You’reverywelcome.不用客气。1.I’mStarving我饿死了BACKGROUND背景Twofriendsafterworkaredecidingonwhattodofordinner.两个朋友下班后正在决定吃什么晚餐。A:I’mstarvingtodeath.Whataboutyou?我饿死了。你呢?B:Yeah,I’mstarvingtoo!Wheredoyouwanttohavedinner?我也是,我快饿死了。你想去哪儿吃?A:Idon’tknow.我不知道。B:Whatdoyoufeellikeeating?你想吃什么呢?A:EverynowandthenIgethungryforspicyfood.一段时间不吃辣的我就馋。B:There’sareallygoodSichuanrestaurantnearhere.Let’sgotheresometime.附近有家非常不错的四川饭馆。我们找个时间去吧。A:Whynottonight?今晚为什么不去?B:No,nottonight.Youhavetomakereservationsinadvance.It’saverypopularplace.Besides,it’sexpensive.AndIdon’thaveanymoney.今晚不行。你必须提前预约。那里生意很好,而且很贵。我没多少钱了。A:I’mbroke,too.Let’ssaveourmoneyandgonextweek.我也没钱了。让我们攒点钱,下星期去吧。B:Okay.Buthow?好吧。那怎么攒呢?A:Wecoulddowithoutlunchthisweek.这个星期我们可以不吃午餐。B:Doyoumeaneveryday?Idon’tfeeluptothat.你是说每天?那我可受不了。A:Well,theneveryotherday.好吧,那就隔一天一次吧。B:Butwhatabouttonight?那今晚怎么办?A:Let’sjustgoforbeefnoodles.That’scheapandfast!我们去吃牛肉面吧。又快又便宜!B:Great.Let’sgo.太好了。走吧。口语要素★I’mstarving.我饿了。★Whataboutyou?你呢?★I’mstarvingtodeath!我快饿死了!★Whatdoyoufeellikeeating?你想吃什么呢?★Let’sgotheresometime.我们找个时间去吧。★I‘mbroke.我没钱了。★Idon’tfeeluptothat.那我可受不了。★Let’sgo.走吧。超级句型Whatdoyoufeellike你想……?Whatdoyoufeellikedoingafterwork?你下班后想干什么?精彩句子*EverynowandthenIgethungryforspicyfood.一段时间不吃辣的我就馋。*Youhavetomakereservationsinadvance.你必须提前预约。*Wecoulddowithoutlunchthisweek.这个星期我们可以不吃午餐。额外成就感Everynowandthen:occasionally偶尔,不时☆☆*EverynowandthenIliketotakeawalkinthepark.我偶尔喜欢在公园散散步。*EverynowandthenIthinkaboutgoingabroad.我时不时地就想到出国。*Iliketogotothemovieseverynowandthen.我偶尔去看场电影。inadvance:before;aheadoftime在前面;预先☆☆☆*IfyouwanttogotoFayeWang’sconcert,youshouldbuyyourticketinadvance.如果你想去听王菲的演唱会,得提前买票。*Pleasepayforyourmerchandiseinadvance.请预付金额。*Imadereservationsfortheholidayinadvance.我提前为假期做好了安排。bebroke:bewithoutmoney破产;身无分文☆☆☆☆Kim’sNote:Thisisaverycommonexpression,butitalsoisthecauseofaverycommonerror.IhavemetmorethanoneChinesepersonwhohassaidtheyare“broken”insteadof“broke”.Thereisreallyabigdifference!*I’dliketogototheconcertwithyou,butI’mbroke.我想跟你一起去听演唱会,可是我没钱了。*EverytimeIsayIwanttogooutfordinner,myboyfriendsayshe’sbroke.每次我说要出去吃饭,我男朋友都说他没钱了。*Youcan’tbebroke.Wejustgotpaidyesterday!你不可能没钱。我们昨天刚发了工资!dowithout:livewithoutsomething没有……也行☆☆☆*Ifthere’snotenoughcreamforthecoffeewe’lldowithout.如果没有足够的奶油放在咖啡里,那我们就这样喝算了。*Doyouthinkyoucandowithoutseeingyourfamilyforsolong?你很久不见你的家人能行吗?*TherearesomethingsinlifethatIjustcan’tdowithout.人的生命中有些东西不是说没有就可以的。feelupto:feelabouthealthorabilitytodosomething觉得能担当,感到能胜任☆☆☆☆*I’msupposedtogotoJim’sparty,butIjustdon’tfeeluptoitnow.我应该去参加吉姆的派对的,但我现在觉得不舒服,不能去了。*Ididn’tfeeluptoexercisingthismorning,soIjuststayedinbed.我今天早上身体不适做不了锻炼,所以就躺在床上。*Areyousureyoufeeluptoteachingtoday?Youjustgotoutofthehospital.你今天能上课吗?你可是昨天才出院呀!everyother:alternate每隔一……;每两个☆☆☆*Thisclassmeetseveryotherday,noteveryday.这课隔天上,不是天天上。*Wegetpaideveryotherweek.我们隔周发薪。*Ishouldn’thavetoremindyoueveryotherdaytotakethegarbageout!我真不该每隔一天就提醒你去倒垃圾!2.CheapBoyfriend吝啬男友BACKGROUND背景Acheapguyisavoidinghisgirlfriendoncampusbecauseheliedtoher.一个小气鬼正在校园里躲避他的女友,因为他对她撒了谎。A:How’sitgoing?进行得怎么样?B:Nottoobad.Howarethingsgoingwithyou?不错。你的呢?A:Great,justgreat.Hey,couldyoudomeafavor?Willyoukeepaneyeonmybooks?I’llbebackinfiveminutes.很好,非常顺利。嘿,你可不可以帮我一个忙?你能不能帮我照看一下这些书?我五分钟后就回来。B:Whereareyougoing?Areyouuptosomething?Youlookasthoughyouare.你到哪儿去?你是不是在做什么坏事啊?看起来像做坏事似的。A:Notreally.Butherecomesmygirlfriend.Ireallydon’twanttohertoseeme.不是。我女朋友来了,我不想让她看见我。B:Whynot?What’stheproblem?Didyouhaveafight?为什么?发生什么事了?你跟她吵架了?A:No,it’snothinglikethat.Shejusthadherheartsetonseeingamovietonight.Ipromisedtotakeher.ThenIdiscoveredIdidn’thaveanymoney.IcalledherandsaidIwassick.没有,不是那么回事。她今晚一心想去看电影,我答应带她去的。但是我发现没钱了,就打电话告诉她我病了。B:Relax.She’sgoingouttheotherdoor.You’resafeforthetimebeing.别紧张,她从另外一扇门出去了。你暂时没事了。A:Thatwasaclosecall.I’mluckyshedidn’tseeme.Shewouldhavereallyhittheroof.真危险啊。好在她没看见我。不然,她非火冒三丈不可。额外成就感keepaneyeon:watchcarefullyortakecareof照看☆☆☆*WillyoukeepaneyeonmybabywhileIgotothestore?我出去买东西的时候你能不能帮我照看一下孩子?*Keepaneyeonyourbag,therearealotofthievesaroundhere.把你的包看好,这儿有很多贼。*KeepaneyeonmyapartmentwhileI’maway.我不在的时候帮我看家。beuptosomething:dosomethingthatoneshouldn’tdo计谋(坏事)☆☆☆☆☆*Tom’sbeensmilingtohimselfallmorning.Ithinkhe’suptosomething,butIdon’tknowwhatitis.汤姆整个上午都在窃笑,我想他肯定没什么好事,但就是不知道是什么事。*IheardyoutwowhisperingsoIknowyoumustbeuptosomething.我听见你们俩嘀嘀咕咕的就知道没做什么好事。*YouknowStone,he’salwaysuptosomething!你是知道石头这个人的,他总是满肚子坏水!A:Whatareyouupto?你们嘀嘀咕咕在干什么?B:Nothing.没什么。haveone’sheartsetonsomething:wantsomethingverymuch一心想要☆☆☆☆☆*Mywifehasherheartsetonanewcarforherbirthday,butIdon’thaveenoughmoneytobuyit.我太太一心想要一辆新车作生日礼物,可是我没有那么多钱给她买。*Ihavemyheartsetongoingabroadthisyear.我今年一心想出国。*Onceyouhaveyourheartsetonsomething,it’sdifficulttosettleforanythingless.一旦你一心想得到什么东西,差一点的东西就很难接受了。forthetimebeing:forthepresenttime现在;眼下;暂时☆☆☆*Ineedanewcar,butforthetimebeingthisonewillhavetodo.我需要买一辆新车,可眼下这辆还能凑合着用。*Forthetimebeingwe’rehavingclassintheparkuntilwecanfindabetterplace.在我们找到一个更好的地方之前,就暂时在公园上课。*Justusemyofficephonenumberforthetimebeing.就暂时用我办公室的电话吧。aclosecall:anarrowescapefromdangerordeath侥幸脱险☆☆☆☆☆*Ihadaclosecallonthewaytotheofficethismorning.Acaralmosthitme!我在早晨来上班的路上差点出事,一辆车差点就撞到我了!*Isoldmystockjustbeforethemarketcrashed.Itwasreallyaclosecall.我在股市下跌之前就把股票全抛了。真玄!*Soonerorlater,hisluckisgoingtorunout.He’shadtoomanyclosecalls.迟早他的运气会走光的。他已经侥幸脱险好多次了。hittheroof:getextremelyangry大发脾气;暴跳如雷☆☆☆☆*HehittheroofwhenhefoundoutIbrokehisglasses.当他知道我把他的眼镜打碎了的时候,他大发脾气。*Mymotherhittheroofwhenshesawmygrades.妈妈看到我的成绩之后大发雷霆。*Promiseyouwon’thittheroofwhenItellyouthis.你得保证听我说完之后不发火。3.SheBlewaFuse她大发雷霆BACKGROUND背景Amanhasjusthadbadargumentwithhisgirlfriendandistellinghisfriendaboutit.一个人刚和女友吵了架,正在跟他的朋友倾诉。A:Hi,doyouhaveaminutetotalk?嗨,你有空和我谈谈吗?B:Sure.What’sgoingon?Youdon’tlooktoohappy.当然了。怎么啦?你看上去不太高兴。A:I’mnot.I’mafraidIblewitwithCindy.我确实不高兴。我和辛迪恐怕要玩完了。B:WhatdoyoumeanyoublewitwithCindy?此话怎讲?A:Well,yesterdayafternoonshementionedthatshewouldliketogotothemovies.IsaidI’dliketogotoobutIdidn’thaveenoughmoney.SoIaskedherifshewouldn’tmindpayingmyway.Wow!Shereallyblewafuse.昨天下午她说想去看电影。我说我也想去,但是我的钱不够。于是我就问她能不能连我的票买了。哇!她听了之后勃然大怒!B:Icanimagine.Whathappenedthen?我能想象当时的情景。后来呢?A:Shetoldmeoffforabouttenminutes,toldmethatIwasthecheapestguyshehasevermet,calledmeloser,andthenstormedoff.Ihaven’tseenherortalkedtohersincethen,andIdon’tknowwhattodotomakeupwithher.她骂了我将近十分钟,说我是她见过的最小气的男人,说我是失败者,然后就摔门走了。我到现在还一直没有见到她,也没有跟她谈过,我不知该怎么做才能跟她和好。B:Well,justtakeiteasy.I’llhaveawordwithhertotrytosmooththingsover.Butdon’tmakeamistakelikethatagain.Ok?Girlshateitwhenyouaskthemtopay.别着急,慢慢来。我会和她去谈谈,为你们打个圆场。但是下次可别再犯这样的错误了,怎么样?女孩子们讨厌你让她们付钱。A:I’lltrynotto,believeme!我尽量不犯,相信我吧!B:Good,nexttimejustmakeanexcuseabouthavinganexamthenextday!好吧。下一次就找个借口说你第二天要考试!A:Thanksfortheadvice.谢谢你的建议。额外成就感blowit:losethroughcarelessnessorerror,failtotakeadvantageof 由于粗心或错误而失去;没有利用好☆☆☆☆*Theexamwasn’tveryhard,butIblewit.考试并不难,可我考砸了。*Thisisyourlastchancetomakeagoodimpressiononyourboss.Don’tblowit.这是你最后一次在老板面前显露的机会。不要搞砸了。*I’msonervousaboutmyjobinterviewtomorrow.I’mafraidI’llblowit.我对明天的工作面试非常紧张。我怕会搞砸了。blowafuse:becomeveryangry;expressone’sangerusingstrongwords 勃然大怒;用强烈的语言发泄愤怒☆☆☆☆☆*Whenhefoundouthiswifehadspentsomuchmoney,heblewafuse.当他发现妻子花了那么多钱,气得大发雷霆。*Thechildrenkeptmakingsomuchnoisethathecouldn’tsleep.Hefinallyblewafuse.孩子们不停地吵闹使他不能睡觉,最后他发了脾气。*There’snoneedtoblowafuseoversuchalittleproblem.为这么点小事没必要发脾气。tellsomeoneoff:scoldsomeone;attacksomeoneverbally斥责或责骂某人;数落某人的过错☆☆☆☆☆*Whenheheardhewasgoingtobefired,hetoldthebossoff.当他听说要被解雇时,他把老板大骂了一通。*That’sit.I’mgoingtotellhimoffrightnow.那好。我现在就去找他算帐。*Ican’tbelieveshetriedtotellmeoffaboutmakingtoomanyphonecallsatwork.我简直不能相信她因为我工作时间打电话太多就想斥责我。stormoff:leavearoomoraplaceveryangrily,usuallybymakingnoise(forexampleslammingthedoor)怒气冲冲地离开房间或某个地方,一般伴随着响声(如摔门)☆☆☆☆☆*Aftertellinghimoff,hisfriendstormedoff.他的朋友训斥了他一顿后,气冲冲地走了。*Hewassoangrythathestormedoffanddidn’tcomeback.他发了脾气,摔门而去,再也没回来。*Everytimewefight,oneofusstormsoffforacoupleofhourstocooldown.我们每次吵架,其中一个都要气冲冲地离开个把小时去冷静一下。makeup:befriendsagain(afteraquarrel)(吵架后)和解,和好了☆☆☆☆*Theyhadaterribleargument,buttwohourslatertheykissedandmadeup.他们大吵了一通,可是两个小时后,他俩言归于好,亲吻起来。*Theyfinallydecidedtostoparguingandmakeup.他们最后决定停止争吵,握手言欢。*Thebestpartoffightingismakingupafterwards!吵架最精彩的部分就是过后言归于好。smooththingsover:makeanunpleasantsituationseembetter;trytoexcuse使不愉快的局面平息下来;消除分岐☆☆☆☆*Nomatterhowhardshetried,shewasunabletosmoothovertheirdifferences.不管她怎么努力,也未能消除他们之间的分岐。*Hetriedtosmoothovertheirargumentbymakinghisparentslaugh.他想把他的父母逗笑来平息他们之间的争吵。*Thismistakeistoobig.Idon’tthinkthereisanywaywecansmoothitover.Thebossissuretonotice.这个错误非同小可。我觉得我们不可能蒙混过关。老板肯定会知道的。4.ItDoesn’tMakeSense没道理BACKGROUND背景Anoldfriendgoestovisithercollegeroommateinhernewhouse.一个老朋友去她的大学同宿舍好友的新居拜访。A:Linda,it’ssogreattoseeyouagain!琳达,再次见到你真是太高兴了!B:Well,thanksforinvitingmetolunch.Ineverseemtoleavemyhousethesedays!谢谢你邀我吃午饭。我这些天几乎没有出过门!A:Comein,please.Makeyourselfathome.请进。随便点,别客气。B:Thanks.Youhaveabeautifulplace.谢谢,你这地方真漂亮。A:I’mgladyoulikeit.Thefurniture’sinprettybadcondition,though.Weshouldgetridofit.Itreallylooksbadinthisnewhouse.很高兴你喜欢,尽管家具很糟糕。我们应该丢掉它,新房子里放旧家具实在有些难看。B:Don’tdothat.It’sverycomfortable.Youhavechildren,don’tyou?别丢。家具挺舒适的。你有孩子吧?A:Yes,wedo.Twoboysandagirl.Nottomentiontwodogsandacat.Sowehavetomakethisfurnituredo.Aslongasthechildrenaresmall,anyway.Itdoesn’tmakesensetoreplaceit.是啊。两个男孩和一个女孩。而且还有两只狗和一只猫。就是因为孩子们太小了,所以我们不得不留着这些家具。丢掉了没有多大意义。B:Iknowwhatyoumean.Ourchildrenarehardonfurniture,too.Theyarealwaysjumpingupanddownonthesofaorspillingfoodonmychairs.我懂你的意思。我家孩子也是不爱惜家具。他们总是在沙发上蹦来蹦去,要不就把饭撒在椅子上。A:Theysoundjustlikemychildren.他们跟我的孩子们差不了多少。B:Maybeweshouldgetthemalltogethertoplaywitheachothersomeafternoon.也许我们该找一个下午让他们聚在一起玩一玩。A:That’sagreatidea!这个主意可真好!额外成就感makeoneselfathome:becomfortable,asifinone’sownhome使自己感到在家里一样,无拘无束☆☆*Whenpeoplecometoourhouse,welikethemtomakethemselvesathome.家里来客人的时候,我们就让他们感到像在自己家一样。*Pleasemakeyourselfathome.IfthereisanythingIcangetforyoujustletmeknow.请随便,如果有需要我帮忙的,尽管说。*Mymother-in-lawmakesherselfathomewhenshecomestovisitus.我岳母来看我们的时候就像在她自己家一样。getridofsomething:destroy;throwaway;sell摆脱;扔掉☆☆☆*WhenItoldherIdidn’tlikehernewskirt,shegotridofit.我告诉她我不喜欢她的新裙子,她就把它扔了。*Getridofalltheseemptybottlesandcans.Thisplaceisamess.把这些瓶瓶罐罐的都拿走,这里一团糟。*Ifyoursecretaryisthatmuchtroublewhydon’tyoujustgetridofher?既然你的秘书那么烦人,为什么不把她炒掉?nottomention:omittingtosayanythingaboutsomething更不必说;除……外☆☆☆*I’vegottoomuchworktodo,Ihavetoprepareaspeechfortomorrow,andstudyforanexam,nottomentionthedailybookreport.我有很多作业要做,准备明天的发言,复习考试内容,更不用说每天的读书报告了。*I’mnotlendingyouanymoremoney.Youstillowemefiftydollarsfromlastweek,nottomentionthetwentyyouborrowedtheweekbeforethat.我不会再借给你钱了。你上星期借的50元还没还,更甭说上上星期的那20元了。*She’sgotanMBAfromHarvard,nottomentionalawdegreefromYale.她除了完成哈佛的MBA外,还拿到了耶鲁的法律学位。aslongas:if,providedthat,onconditionthat只要;如果☆☆*Aslongasyou’regoingtothelibraryanyway,returnthisbookforme,please.反正你也要去图书馆,就请帮我把这本书还了吧。*Aslongasyou’rehere,youmightaswellstayfordinner.你既然来了,倒不如留下来吃晚饭吧。*TherewillbenogossipinthisofficeaslongasIamincharge.只要让我管这个办公室,就不会再有任何谣言。behardonsomething:treatroughly粗暴对待;苛刻☆☆☆☆☆*Mylittlebrotherishardonshoes.Lookatthispair,theywerenewamonthago.我弟弟穿鞋很费。看这双,一个月前刚买的。*Thisbadweatherhasbeenhardonmycar.这种糟糕的天气在毁我的车子。*Herfatherhasalwaysbeenhardonher.她爸爸总是对她很苛刻。5.Let’sMaketheMostofOurWeekend周末狂想曲BACKGROUND背景TwofriendsdecidetogotoNewYorkforaweekendoffun.两个朋友决定到纽约去过周末。A:Hi,Kim.Ican’tbelievethatthesummerisalmostover.嗨,金姆。我真不能相信这个夏天就要过去了。B:Iknow.Timeflies!是啊。光阴似箭。A:Fridayisaholiday.Let’stakeadvantageofthelongweekend.DoyouwanttogotoNewYork?WecouldleaveThursdaynightandspendthewholeweekendinthecity.星期五放假。让我们好好利用一下这个长周末。想不想去纽约?我们可以星期四晚上走,整个周末都呆在那里。B:Okay.ButI’drathergoonFriday.IhavetogetmycarfixedonThursday.好啊,不过我想星期五走,我星期四要把车修好。A:Allright.Wecantaketurnsdriving.好吧,我们可以轮流开车。B:Fine.Wewon’tgetsotiredthatway.不错,这样我们就不会太累。A:I’mlookingforwardtoseeingNewYork.I’veneverbeenthere,butIhavealwayswantedtogo.我真盼望看到纽约啊。我从来没去过,但一直就想去。B:Ihaven’teither.Let’smakethemostofourweekend.我也是。让我们尽情享受周末吧。A:Wecangosightseeingduringtheday.Intheeveningwecangotoaplay.Doyouthinkwecangettickets?我们白天可以去观光。晚上就去看表演。你说我们会买到票吗?B:Idon’tthinkwestandachance.It’shardtogetticketsonweekends.Anyway,wecantry.我想我们买不到。周末买票太难了。不管怎样,还是试一下吧。A:Itdoesn’tmatter.TherearehundredsofthingstodoinNewYork,especiallyduringaholiday.不要紧。纽约有那么多事可做呢,尤其是在周末。B:You’reright!Whateverwedo,wearesuretohavegoodtime.对!不管我们做什么,都会玩得很尽兴的。A:Great!Ican’twaituntilFriday!太好了!我盼着快到星期五!额外成就感takeadvantageofsomething:tousesomethingforone’sownbenefit利用;占便宜☆☆☆☆*Let’stakeadvantageofthiswonderfulweatherandgotothebeach.让我们好好享受这大好天气,去海边玩吧。*Iwanttotakeadvantageofthiscouponbeforeitexpires.WecangetadiscountatKFC.我想在这个优惠券到期之前把它用了。我们可以去肯德基吃打折套餐。*Ithinkyourbossreallytakesadvantageofyoubymakingyouworkovertimeeverynightandeveryweekend!我觉得你的老板让你每天晚上和周末加班是在利用你!taketurns:dosomethingalternatelywithotherpersons依次、轮流☆☆☆*Thereisonlyonedictionary,sowehavetotaketurnsusingit.这儿就有一本字典,那我们就轮流用吧。*MyhusbandandItaketurnsdoingthedisheseverynight.我丈夫和我每天轮流洗碗。*Ourchildrengotothesameschoolsowetaketurnspickingthemup.孩子们都在同一所学校读书,所以我们可以轮流去接他们。*Ifwetaketurnsdriving,thetripwillgomuchfaster.如果我们轮流开车,就会快点到达。lookforwardtosomething:anticipatewithpleasure盼望;期待☆☆☆☆*I’vebeenworkinghard;Ilookforwardtomyvacationthisyear.我一直以来都在拼命工作,我盼着今年的假期快快到来。*IalwayslookforwardtotheNewYear.我总是盼着新年快快到来。*I’mreallylookingforwardtoseeingyouagain.我真的很想再见到你。makethemostofsomething:dothebestonecaninasituation;getasmuchaspossibleoutofit充分利用☆☆☆☆*YoumadethemostofyourthreedaysinBeijing.Ithinkyousaweverythingthere.你在北京的三天过得很充实。我想你该看的都看了吧。*Henevermadethemostofhiseducation,hejustwastedhisdegree.他从没有充分利用所受的教育,白白浪费了学位。*IliketomakethemostofmytimeonthebusbystudyingEnglish.我想充分利用在车上的时间来学习英语。standachance:havethepossibility有可能;有机会☆☆☆*JimwantsascholarshiptoHarvardbuthedoesn’tstandachanceofgettingone.吉姆想拿哈佛大学的奖学金,但是不太可能。*Idon’tthinktheirmarriagestandsachance.Alltheyeverdoisfight.我觉得他们的婚姻长不了,他们总是吵架。*Dowestandachanceofgettingaticket,oraretheysoldout?我们有希望买到票吗,还是已经卖完了?6.JennyIsAlwaysLate珍尼总是迟到BACKGROUND背景Agirliscomplainingaboutherfriendalwaysbeinglate.一个女孩在抱怨她的朋友总是迟到。A:Hi,Ken.嗨,肯。B:Hi,Lily.Whatareyousoupsetabout?嗨,莉莉。你为什么事这么生气?A:I’mfuriouswithJenny!She’salwayslate.珍尼快气死我了!她总是迟到。B:Always?Whydon’tyoutalkitoverwithher?Encouragehertobeontime,ortellherhowmuchitannoysyou?总是?你为什么不和她好好谈一谈,鼓励她准时一点,或者告诉她你对这件事很恼火呢?A:Look!I’vetalkedtillI’mblueintheface.It’soutofthequestion.告诉你,我已经费尽口舌,却毫无成效。要说服她真的是不可能的。B:Theremustbesomethingyoucando.你一定会有办法的。A:Idoubtit.Lastnightwewenttoaconcert.Doyouknowwhattimewegotthere?Justintimetogooutfortheintermission!Wemissedhalfoftheshow!我很怀疑这一点,昨晚我们去听音乐会。你知道我们什么时候到的吗?正好赶上中间的休息时间,我们误了一半!B:Iguessyou’rejustwastingyourbreaththen.TimemeansnothingtoJenny.那我想你确实是徒劳了。时间对珍尼来说是没有用的。A:You’reright.IguessIshouldjuststopdoingthingswithher.是啊。我想我以后不跟她交往了。B:Youdon’thavetogothatfar.Justdon’twasteyourtimewaitingforher.你倒没必要那么过分。只要别再浪费时间等她就行了。A:Iguessyou’reright.Icouldjusttellhertomeetmeattherestaurantormovie.我想你说得对。那我就让她在饭馆或是电影院等我。B:Right.Thenifshe’slate,it’sherproblemnotyours.对。那样的话,她若迟到就是她的问题而与你无关。A:Thanksforyouradvice!Iappreciateit!谢谢你的建议。非常感谢!额外成就感talksomethingover:discuss谈一谈;讨论☆☆☆☆*IalwaystalkthingsoverwithmygoodfriendsbeforeImakeanyimportantdecision.我每次做重要决定之前都要和我的好朋友商量一下。*Ifsomethingatworkisbotheringyou,youshouldtalkitoverwithyourboss.如果工作上有什么困扰的话,你应该跟老板好好谈一谈。*Doyouhaveaminute?Ineedtotalksomethingoverwithyou.你有空吗?我想跟你谈点事。ontime:atthehourdesignated;notbeforeorafterthathour准时☆☆☆*Bill’sverypunctual;he’salwaysontimeforeverything.比尔总是很准时,做什么事都一样。*It’sextremelyimportantthatyoubeontimeforthemeetingtoday.你今天准时到会非常重要。*Isthistrainusuallyontime?这趟火车准时吗?tilloneisblueintheface:untilonecansaynomoreintryingtoconvincesomeoneofsomething尽最大努力劝说,但不奏效☆☆☆☆☆*Myfathertalkedtometillhewasblueintheface,butitdidnogood;Iquitschoolanyway.我老爸费了老鼻子劲劝说我都没有奏效,到头来我还是退学了。*Youcanscreamtillyouareblueintheface.I’mnotchangingmymind.你把脸吵绿了都没有用,我不会改变主意的。*ItriedtoconvincehimuntilIwasblueintheface.我百般劝解他都不管用。outofthequestion:impossible;beyondconsideration不可能☆☆☆☆*Yoursuggestionthatwegoswimmingisoutofthequestion;it’stoocoldtoday.我们不可能按你的建议去游泳,因为今天太冷了。*Borrowingthemoneyisoutofthequestion.借钱是不可能的。*Quittingisoutofthequestion.It’stoohardtofindanotherjobrightnow.辞职不可能。现在找个工作太难了。intimeto:beataplaceattherighttimetodosomething正好赶上☆☆☆*Georgecouldn’tcomefordinner,buthearrivedintimetohavedessertandcoffeewithus.乔治吃饭没赶上,正好赶上吃甜点和喝咖啡。*Wearrivedattheairportjustintimetocatchourplane.我们及时赶到机场才赶上了那趟航班。wasteone’sbreath:speakuselessly,tonopurpose徒劳;白费口舌☆☆☆☆*Don’twasteyourbreathtrytoconvincehim;he’sgoingtoleaveanyway.不要白费口舌劝阻他了,他反正也要走的。*Itoldhersheneededtoworkharder,butIwaswastingmybreath.我告诫她要努力工作,但那只是白费口舌。*Don’twasteyourbreathgivingmeanyexcuses.Idon’twanttohearthem.别找借口了。我不想听。7.IGetColdFeet畏缩不前BACKGROUND背景Onefriendisencouraginganothertoseeadentist.一个人在鼓励他的朋友去看牙医。A:Hi,Mike.What’snew?嗨,迈克。你好吗?B:What’swrongwithyou?Yourfaceisswollen.Youlookterrible!你这是怎么啦?脸都肿了。气色很不好!A:Myjawaches.Idon’tknowwhy.我下巴疼,我也不知道是怎么回事。B:Letmetakealook.Nowonderithurts!Oneofyourteethlooksdecayed.You’dbetterseeadentistrightaway.让我看一看。难怪疼呀!你有颗牙齿坏了。最好马上去看牙医。A:DoyouthinkIhaveto?I’vebeenputtingitoffforweeks.Totellthehonesttruth,dentistsscaremetodeath.IgetcoldfeetwhenIhavetogotoone.Eventhinkingofitmakesmeshake.一定要去吗?我都拖了好几个星期了。说实话,我害怕牙医怕得要死。每次去到那里我就紧张得不得了。就连想到牙医我都不寒而栗。B:Don’tbesilly.You’dbebetteroffseeingone.I’llmakeanappointmentforyou.Onlyafoolisafraidofthedentist!别犯傻了。你还是要看医生的。我来帮你预约。只有傻子才怕见牙医呢!A:Okay.Imightaswellgo.Butfindmeonewhodoesn’thurt!好。还是去吧。不过帮我找一个看牙不疼的牙医哦!B:Comeon.I’myourbestfriend.Youcancountonme.There’snothingtobeafraidof.好啦。我是你最好的朋友,你就放心吧。没有什么可害怕的。A:Well,ifyousayso,I’lltakeyourwordforit.好吧,既然你这么说,我就照你说的做。额外成就感nowonder:itisn’tsurprising难怪;不足为奇☆☆☆*Nowonderyou’retired!Youstayedupthewholenight.难怪你这么累,你一个晚上没睡觉。*Nowonderwecouldn’tfindyou.YouwereinAmerica!难怪我们找不到你呢。你在美国!*Nowonderyourhusbandismad.IwouldbetooifIwereinhisshoes.你老公生气这不足为奇。如果我是他的话也会生气的。rightaway:immediately马上;即刻☆☆☆*I’msorryIforgottobringthebookforyou;I’lltakecareofitrightaway.对不起,我忘了把书给你带来,我马上就去给你拿。*AfterItookthemedicine,Ifeltbetterrightaway.我吃完药就马上感觉好多了。*Weneedtoleaverightawayorwe’llbelate.我们得赶紧走,要不就迟到了。putsomethingoff:postpone推迟做某事☆☆☆☆*Becauseoftheweather,wehavetoputthepicnicoffuntilnextweek.因为天气的原因,我们不得不把野炊推迟到下个星期。*Don’tputoffstudyinguntilthelastminute.不要把学习的事推到最后。*Idon’twanttoputoffourmeetinguntilnextweek.我不想把会议推迟到下个星期。getcoldfeet:becomeverycautious;beafraidtodosomething胆怯;局促不安☆☆☆☆☆*EverytimeIwanttoaskherout,Igetcoldfeet.每次我想约她出去,都打退堂鼓。*Ithoughtyouweregoingtoopenyourownbusiness.Whathappened,didyougetcoldfeet?我还以为你要着手开办自己的公司呢。发生了什么事,你不敢了吗?*Shewassupposedtogetmarriedlastmonthbutshegotcoldfeet.她本应该上个月结婚的,但她又打了退堂鼓。bebetteroff:bebetteronalong-termbasis(对于做某事来说)较明智☆☆☆☆☆*DoyouthinkI’dbebetteroffquittingmyjobandgoingabroad?你觉得我辞去工作出国是不是明智之举?*You’dbebetteroffgoingtotheofficeinpersoninsteadoftryingtocall.你亲自去办公室比打电话要强得多。*IthinkI’dbebetteroffifIweresingle!我要是单身的话会更好一些!mightaswell:itisagoodideatodosomething,althoughnotofmajorimportance倒不如;满可以☆☆☆☆*Ifyou’regoingtothelibrary,Imightaswellgowithyouandreturnthesebooks.如果你要去图书馆的话,我倒不如跟你一起去把这些书还了。*Youmightaswellgivemeyourphonenumberifyou’regoingtobehereafewdays.你要是来这住几天的话,倒不如把电话号码也给我。*Aslongaswe’reherewemightaswelltrytheBeijingduck.既然我们来了,倒不如吃北京烤鸭。8.TheMoretheMerrier多多益善BACKGROUND背景Thisisaconversationbetweenahusbandandwife.这是一组夫妻之间的对话。A:Hi,Bill.Whendidyougetback?嗨,比尔。你什么时候回来的?B:Aboutanhourago.What’snew?DidanyonecallformewhileIwasout?回来有一个小时了。怎么样?我不在的时候有没有人打电话找我?A:Yeah,someonenamedJohnsoncalledthisafternoon.Heleftwordforyoutocallhim.He’sattheHolidayInnHotel.Youcangetintouchwithhimthere.有一个叫约翰逊的下午打电话过来。他要你给他回电话。他住在假日酒店。你可以打那里的电话联系到他。B:Oh,that’smyoldfriendfromcollege,DaveJohnson.Iknewhewascomingtotown.Ididn’texpecthimtoday,though.Imusthavegotmixeduponthedates.Whatagreatsurprise!哦,那是我的大学同窗好友戴维·约翰逊。我知道他要过来。不过没想到是今天。我一定是把日子搞混了。真是个天大的惊喜!A:Shouldweaskhimtoourpartytonight?我们要不要请他来参加今晚的聚会?B:I’dliketo.Butwe’vealreadyinvitedtwentypeople.Andtheapartmentisprettysmall.我是这么想。但是我们已经邀请了二十个人,房子又很小。A:Don’tworry.Wecanalwaysmakeroomforonemore.Themorethemerrieryouknow.别担心。多一个还是不成问题的。人越多越开心嘛。B:That’strue.AndtheotherguestswilllikeDave.He’sveryfriendly,andhealwayshasfunnystoriesandjokestotell.没错。其他客人们也会喜欢戴维的。他很友善,而且总是逗大家笑。A:Besuretotellhimnottodressup.It’sacasualparty,youknow.告诉他不要穿得太隆重。你知道这是个非正式的聚会。B:Okay.I’llgopickDaveup.Hedoesn’tknowthiscity.Hemightlosehiswaycomingalone.好的。我开车去接他。他不熟悉这个城市,一个人来可能会迷路的。A:Okay,I’llstayhereandfinishgettingthingsreadyfortheparty.好吧,我留在这里准备聚会的事。B:Soundsgreat.I’llseeyoulaterthen.这样不错。一会见。A:Okay.Bye!好,再见!额外成就感leaveword:leaveamessage留言☆☆*Johnhadtogo,butheleftwordthatyoushouldmeethimatthehotel.约翰走了,但他留言说你可以在酒店和他会面。*IwanttoleavewordwithmysecretarythatI’llbeoutfortheafternoon.我要给我的秘书留言,说我今天下午出去。*Leavewordforalltheemployeesthattherewillbeatwodayvacationnextweekfortheholiday.给所有的员工留言,告诉他们下星期过节放两天假。getintouchwithsomeone:communicatewithsomeonebyphone,telegraph,mail,etc.通过电话、信函等与某人联系☆☆☆☆*Ican’ttalkwithyounow,butI’llgetintouchwithyoutonightbyphone.我现在不能跟你多谈,今晚会给你打电话。*Ihaven’tbeenabletogetintouchwithmysisterforalongtime.我已经好久没有跟我的姐姐联系上了。*GetintouchwithJimandsetupameetingfornextweek.联系一下吉姆,安排下星期开会。getmixedup:becomeconfused搅乱;糊涂☆☆☆*Ialwaysgetmixedupwiththetwin’snames.我总是把那对双胞胎的名字搞混。*IthoughtIknewwhereIwasgoingbutIgotmixedup.我原以为知道去哪,但我弄混了。*IspeakEnglishwell,butgetmixeduponexams.我能说好英语,但考试却一塌糊涂。makeroomforsomething,someone:allowspacefor;arrangespacefor腾出、让出空间☆☆☆*Wouldyoupleasetomakesomeroomformetositdown?你们给我腾出些地方来坐好吗?*Weneedtomakeroomforthenewsofa.我们要给新沙发腾出点地方来。*I’mtryingtomakeroomformyfamilytovisit.我的家里人要来,我得腾出点地方来。themorethemerrier:largecrowofpeoplearemorefun人越多越好☆☆☆☆☆*Iinvitedahundredpeopletothepartytomorrow.ThemorethemerrierIalwayssay.我为明天的聚会邀请了一百个人。我总是觉得人越多越好。*A:I’msorry,Ican’tgotothepicnicthisweekend.MynephewiscomingtovisitmefromFloridathisweek.很抱歉,这个周末的野炊我去不了了。我侄子这星期从佛罗里达来看我。B:Bringhimwithusifhedoesn’tmind.Themorethemerrier.如果他不介意的话就跟我们一起去。人越多越好嘛。dressup:putonone’sbestclothes穿上最好的衣服;盛装☆☆☆*Whenyoudressup,youaremorebeautifulthanamoviestar.你穿上好看的衣服,比电影明星还漂亮。*There’snoneedtodressup.Therestaurantisverycasual.不用盛装打扮。那是个很随意的饭馆。*Iliketodressupforworkeverynowandthen.我有时喜欢穿得整整齐齐地去上班。loseone’sway:gointhewrongdirectionintryingtofindaplaceandbecomelost走错了方向、迷路☆☆☆*I’msorrytobelate,butIlostmyway.对不起,我来晚了。我走错了方向。*Welostourwaytothetheaterandendedupmissingthemovie.我们在去电影院的路上迷路了,结果误了电影。*Ifyouaren’tfamiliarwithBeijing,it’seasytoloseyourway.如果你对北京不熟,会很容易迷路的。9.He’stheRightManfortheJob他是最佳人选BACKGROUND背景Twopeoplearediscussingthemayor’sspeech.两个人在谈论市长的演讲。A:Hi,Janice.嗨,珍妮丝。B:Hi,Steve.What’snew?嗨,史蒂夫。有什么好消息吗?A:I’vejustheardaspeechbythemayor.He’sanexcellentspeaker.Hisspeechtodaywasverypowerful.我刚才听了市长的演讲。他是一位优秀的演讲家,演讲很有号召力。B:Yes,he’sagoodman.Ilikehim.AlthoughIdon’talwaysseeeyetoeyewithhim.Istillrespecthimverymuch.是的,还不错。我喜欢他。尽管我的观点与他的不尽相同,我还是非常敬佩他。A:There’sonegoodthingabouthim:heisn’tbehindthetimes.Heknowsthisisthe21stcentury他其中的一个好处是:他不落伍。他知道这是21世纪了。B:Ilikethewayhegotrightdowntobusiness.He’samanofaction.Rightfromthestart.Hedoesn’twastetimetalkingaboutproblems.Helikestosolvethem.我喜欢他做事果断。从一开始,他就是一个实干家。他不会把时间浪费在谈论问题上。他喜欢解决问题。A:That’strue.Hemadeapointofgoingtoworkimmediately.Thecityhasmadealotofprogresssincehe’sbeenthemayor.的确。他目的一明确,即刻就工作。自从他上任以来,这个城市已经有了很大的改观。B:He’sveryindependent.Hedoesn’trelyonothers.Hefindsouteverythingfirsthand.Thenhetakesstepstoimprovethesituation.That’swhatIadmireinaleader.他非常独立,不依赖别人,只要取得第一手资料,就马上采取行动改善状况。这才是我所敬慕的领导。A:He’stherightmanforthejob.他是这一工作的最好人选。B:Icouldn’tagreewithyoumore.你说得太对了。A:NexttimehegivesspeechI’llaskyoutocomealong.下一次他做演讲的时候,我会邀你同去。B:Thatwouldbegreat.Thanksalot.太好了。多谢。额外成就感bebehindthetimes:notbeup-to-date,moderninone’sthinking不合时宜的;落伍的☆☆☆☆*He’snotagoodteacher.He’sbehindthetimesinhismethods.他不是个好老师。他的方法太落后了。*Wecan’taffordtobebehindthetimes.Thecompetitionwilldestroyus.我们落后不起,竞争会把我们打垮的。*He’ssobehindthetimes,hedoesn’tunderstandanythingwesay.他可真是个老古董,我们说的什么他都不明白。getrightdowntosomething:beginworkingwithouthesitation不犹豫地、迅速地做某事☆☆☆*Afterthesupervisordeclaredthestartofthetest,allthestudentsgotrightdowntowriting.监考老师一声令下,同学们马上开始做卷子。*Enoughofthistalk,let’sgetrightdowntobusiness!谈到这儿就够了,我们马上去干活吧!*Iwassohungry,Icouldn’twaittogetrightdowntoeating.我饿死了,恨不得马上就吃饭。makeapointofsomething:doorsaysomethingwithadefiniteintention认为做某事重要;有必要☆☆☆☆*IalwaysmakeapointofintroducingmyselftoeveryoneImeet.我总是认为有必要把自己介绍给我遇到的每一个人。*MakeapointofseeingtheGreatWallwhenyouareinBeijing.你去北京的话,长城值得一看。*Imadeapointofcheckingthedoortomakesureitwaslocked.我觉得有必要检查一下门是否锁好了。firsthand:withoutassistancefromanintermediary;direct第一手的☆☆☆☆*WhatI’mtellingyouisfirsthandinformation;Ididn’thearitfromsomeoneelse.我所告诉你的都是第一手的信息,我还没听到别人提及过。*Iwanttoexperiencecitylifefirsthand.Idon’twanttojustwatchitonTV.我想亲身体验一下城市生活,不愿只是从电视上看。takesteps:prepareforsomethingandputitintoaction采取措施☆☆☆☆*Thecrimeinthatcitybecameaseriousproblem.Thepolicehadtotakestepstocorrectit.那个城市的犯罪问题已日趋严重。警方不得不采取措施予以制止。*We’retakingstepstosolvetheproblemrightnow.我们马上采取措施解决问题。*Wemusttakestepstopreventthistragedyfromhappeningagain.我们必须采取措施阻止这类悲剧再次发生。10.IForgotAllaboutIt我把它忘到了九霄云外BACKGROUND背景Onefriendistellingtheotherabouthisbusyschedule.一个人在告诉他的朋友他有多忙。A:Hi,Kim.How’sitgoing?I’vegotaproblem.嗨,金姆。进展如何?我遇到了点麻烦。B:What’sbotheringyouStone?Youlookstressed.石头,是什么事让你心烦?你看上去心事重重的。A:IalwaysbiteoffmorethanIcanchew.IagreedtospeakataninternationalconferenceinShanghainextMonday.NowIwon’tbeabletodoit.我总是试图做自己做不来的事。我答应下星期一在上海的一个国际性大会上讲话。现在没法去了。B:Whynot?Whathappened?为什么呢?怎么回事呀?A:I’mgoingtoBeijingthatday.IhaveanimportantspeechandTVinterviewthere.Iforgotallaboutit.Idon’thavethehearttotelltheconferencenow.It’sthesecondtimeI’vedonethis.HowcanIsaveface?Ifeelterrible.那天我刚好要去北京,我有一个非常重要的演讲和电视采访。我全给忘了。现在,我没有勇气告诉上海方面。这可是第二回了。我怎么才能挽回面子呢?我觉得糟透了。B:Don’tworryaboutit.They’dhavetosearchhighandlowtofindabetterspeaker.Andtheyknowit.TheyneedsomeonewhocanspeakgoodEnglishandChinese.别担心,他们会到别处去找个更好的演讲者。而且他们也会理解的。他们需要一个能说一口流利的英语和汉语的人。A:Thankyou.ButIdoubtthat.I’msurethey’dprefersomeonewhokeepshisword.I’vegottotalktomyassistant.He’salwaysmessingupmyschedule!谢谢。但我对此表示怀疑。我想他们宁愿要一个守信用的人。我要找我的助手谈谈.他总是把我的计划打乱!B:Forgetit.Theyknowyou’renotleadingthemon.They’llaskyouagain,I’msure.Thesethingshappen.You’reabusyguy.得了吧。他们知道你不是骗他们的。我确信他们还会再请你的。这种事常有,你也很忙。A:Thanksforsayingthat,Kim.Ifeelalotbetter.金姆,谢谢你这么说。我觉得好多了。B:That’swhatfriendsarefor.Besides,I’msureit’snoteasybeingsofamous!这是朋友之间应该做的。再说,名人也不是好当的!额外成就感havetheheart:havethecouragetodosomethingthatwillcauseothersunhappinessordisappointment有勇气☆☆☆☆☆*Idon’thavethehearttotellmyparentsthatIfailedtheexam.我不敢告诉父母我考试没及格。*Shedidn’thavethehearttotellherboyfriendthetruth.她没有勇气把真相告诉男友。*Idon’thavethehearttowatchthatexplosiononemoretime.我不敢再看那爆炸的场面。saveface:maintainone’sprideandhonor;notbedisgraced挽回面子☆☆☆☆*IcompletelyforgotKim’spartyandtriedtosavefacebysendingherflowersthenextmorning.我彻头彻尾地忘了金姆同志的聚会,于是在第二天早上送花给她以挽回面子。*Youcan’tsavefacebymakinguplies.Justtellthetruth.编瞎话是不会为你挽回面子的。照实说吧。*Wetoldhimthathefailedinprivatesohecouldsaveface.我们私下里告诉他,他失败了,这样可以留点面子。highandlow:everywhere;ineveryconceivableplace到处☆☆☆*I’velostmyIDcard.I’velookedhighandlowforit,butIcan’tfindit.我把身份证丢了。到处找也没找到。*Wesearchedhighandlowforabetterplacetolive,butintheend,westayedinouroldhouse.我们到处寻找一个居住条件好的地方,但最后还是留在了老房子里。*You’llhavetolookhighandlowforanoriginalcopyofthatbook.Theyareextremelyrare.你得好好找一找那本书的原版,很少有的。keepone’sword:beresponsibleanddowhatonesaysonewilldo说到做到;信守诺言☆☆☆☆☆*IfJimsaidhe’dgetthatbookforyou,he’lldoit;healwayskeepshisword.如果吉姆说过要把书给你带来,他就一定会的;他总是说话算话。*Iamcountingonyoutokeepyourword.Don’tletmedown.我指望着你信守诺言呢。别让我失望。*Sheisknownforkeepingherword.她以诚信著称。*Ipromise.I’llbethere.I’llkeepmyword.我保证。我肯定会去的。我说话算话。leadsomeoneon:makesomeonebelievesomethingthatisn’ttrue欺骗;说谎☆☆☆☆☆*Ericgavemealongstoryaboutwhatagoodstudenthewasincollege.LaterIdiscoverednoneofitwastrue;hewasjustleadingmeon.艾立克给我讲了一大堆他在大学里是多么的出色。后来我发现那全是假的,他是在骗我。*Ifyoudon’twanttogooutwithmeanymorejustsayso.Don’tleadmeon.如果你不想再跟我出去了那就直说。别跟我撒谎。*Heneverreallycaredabouther.Hewasjustleadingheron.他从没喜欢过她。他只不过骗她罢了。*Theyneverplannedtosignthecontract.Theywerejustleadinguson.他们根本就不想签合同,就是想骗我们。11.Don’tBeataroundtheBush不要拐弯抹角BACKGROUND背景Onefriendistellinganotherbadnews.一个人在向他的朋友讲述坏消息。A:I’vebeenwaitingforanhour!Wherehaveyoubeen?我都等了一个小时了!你去哪了?B:IgotstuckintrafficonthewaybackfromJoe’soffice.我在从乔的办公室回来的路上遇到了塞车。A:Okay.TellmeexactlywhatJoesaid.Don’tbeataroundthebush.Giveittomestraight.好吧。确切地告诉我乔都说了些什么。别拐弯抹角,直截了当地说出来。B:Holdyourhorses!I’lltellyouinaminute.Letmecatchmybreath.IjustgothereandItoldyoutrafficwasterrible.耐心地等一下!待会儿就告诉你。让我先缓口气。我刚到这儿,而且我告诉你了,交通阻塞。A:Youcandothatlater.Tellme.WhatdidJoesay?你待会儿再休息。告诉我,乔说了什么?B:Doyoureallywanttoknow?Evenifit’sbadnews?你真想知道吗?连坏消息也想知道?A:OfcourseIdo.Justtellme.当然。你就说吧。B:Okay.Ifyoureallywanttoknow.Hesaidyoualwaystrytopullthewooloverhiseyes.Hethinksyouaredishonest.好。如果你真想知道的话。他说你总是试图欺骗他。他觉得你不够诚实。A:What?That’snottrue!PerhapsIexaggeratealittle.Butthat’sall.I’venevertriedtodeceivehim.什么?那不是真的!也许我是夸张了点,仅此而已,但我从未试图要骗他的。B:Whydon’tyoudowhatIdo?为什么不学学我呢?A:What’sthat?什么?B:Takehisremarkwithagrainofsalt.对他的话半信半疑。A:That’seasyforyoutosay,he’snotyourboss!你说起来容易,他又不是你的老板!B:Yeah,butI’veknownhimfortenyears.I’mtellingyou,hiscommentisn’tworthworryingabout.对,但是我跟他交往有十年了。我告诉你,他的话不值得你担心。A:Ihopeyou’reright.我希望你是对的。额外成就感beataroundthebush:speakindirectly,evasively说话拐弯抹角☆☆☆☆☆*Iwishyouwouldsaywhathereallymeansandnotalwaysbeataroundthebush.我希望你说出他的真正意思,不要总是拐弯抹角的。*Youdon’thavetobeataroundthebush.JusttellmewhattheproblemissoIcanfixit.你不必跟我兜圈子。直接说出你的问题,我好解决。holdone’shorses:waitpatientlyinsteadofgoingforward耐心等待☆☆☆☆☆*Mybosstoldmetoholdmyhorsesaboutmypromotion.我的上司告诉我要耐心等待升职的机会。A:Givemethemoney.Iwanttopaythebill.把钱给我,我要买单。B:Holdyourhorses.Let’shaveanothercupofteafirst.先别急。我们再喝杯茶。catchone’sbreath:restforamoment休息一会儿;缓口气☆☆☆*WhenIreachedthetopofthehill,IwassotiredthatIhadtostopforaminuteandcatchmybreath.当我爬到山顶时累极了,就停下来休息了一会儿。*IneedtostopandcatchmybreathforaminutebeforeItellyouthestory.我要先停下来喘口气,再告诉你发生的一切。pullthewooloversomeone’seyes:deceivesomeone蒙蔽;欺骗某人☆☆☆☆*I’msurethatsheispullingthewoolovermyeyeswhenshesaysshe’sbeeninthelibrarystudyingallday.她说她一整天都在图书馆学习,我肯定她是在骗我。*Don’tthinkyoucanpullthewoolovermyeyes.Iknowallyourtricks.别蒙人了。我知道你的把戏。takesomethingwithagrainofsalt:onlyhalfbelievesomethingsomeonehassaid半信半疑;不全盘接受☆☆☆☆*Jimisaveryniceguy,butI’velearnedtotakeeverythinghesayswithagrainofsalt.吉姆这人不错,但是我渐渐意识到他的话只能信一半。*ThesalesgirltoldmeIlookedniceinthisdress,butItakehercomplimentwithagrainofsaltbecauseI’msuresheworksoncommission.售货员小姐说我穿这件衣服特别好看,但是对她的奉承话我只信一半,因为我敢肯定她卖衣服是有佣金的。1、IWanttoInviteYoutoaParty我想邀请你参加一个聚会A:Hello!B:Hello!Marry!ThisisMike.A:Mike!Nicetohearfromyouagain.Howareyou?B:Fine,thanks.Andyou?A:Oh,notbad.B:Good.Listen.I’mphoningbecauseIwanttoinviteyoutoaparty.Atournewhouse.And...A:Newhouse?Really?B:We’vemoved.That’swhywe’regivingtheparty.Canyoucome?A:Ofcourse.Whenisit?B:ThisSaturdayevening.A:Whendoesthepartystart?B:Comeatanytimeaftereight.Allright?A:Yes.Oh,bythew...B:Bye!SeeyouonSaturdayevening.A:Waitamoment,Mike.Youhaven’t...Mike?Areyoustillthere?Youhaven’tgivenmeyournewaddress.Hello?Mike?Hello?-------2000年安徽省中考听力试题额外成就感电话英语ThisisMike.我是迈克。I’mphoningbecause...我打电话来是想说……Areyoustillthere?喂?(你还在电话上吗?)口语要素★Howareyou?你好吗?★Fine,thanks.Andyou?我很好,谢谢。你呢?【中国人耳熟能详的问候语】★Waitamoment.等一下。精彩句子★Nicetohearfromyouagain.很高兴又听到你的声音/收到你的来信。★That’swhywe’regivingtheparty.这就是为什么我们要举办这个聚会。语法点滴现在完成时:表示到目前为止已经发生的动作或情况。We’vemoved.我们刚刚搬家。Youhaven’tgivenmeyournewaddress.你还没告诉我你的新地址呢!参考译文A:喂?B:喂!玛丽,我是迈克。A:迈克,很高兴又听到你的声音。你好吗?B:很好,谢谢。你呢?A:哦,还不错。B:太好了。我这次打电话来是想邀请你参加一个聚会。在我们的新房子里,而且……A:新房子?真的?B:真的。我们刚刚搬进来,所以才举办这次聚会。你能来吗?A:当然了,什么时候?B:这个星期六晚上。A:几点钟开始?B:八点以后什么时间来都可以。怎么样?A:好的。哦,我想……B:好的,周六晚上见!A:迈克,等一下。你还没……迈克!喂?你还没告诉我你的新地址呢!喂?迈克!喂?2、Where’stheMuseum博物馆在哪W:Excuseme,whereistheBellMuseum?M:Oh,it’snotfarawayfromhere.Youcanwalk.W:Yes?M:Gostraightalongthisroad.Thenturnleft...No,right.Turnrightatthefirstturning.W:Turnright?M:Yes.Keepwalkingtillthecrossroads.Thenturnleft.You’llseeatheatreontheright.W:Atheatre?M:Yes.Besidethetheatre,thereisasidestreet.W:DoItakethatstreet?M:Right.Walktotheendofthestreetandturnleftagain.Thenyou’llseeachurchontheleft.Nexttothechurchisthemuseum.W:Oh,thisisnoteasy.I’lltry.M:Goodluck.W:Thankyouverymuch.M:You’rewelcome.-----1998年广东省高考听力试题额外成就感指路Gostraightalongthisroad.沿着这条路一直走。Keepwalkingtillthecrossroads.一直走到十字路口。Walktotheendofthestreetandturnleftagain.一直走到头然后再左转。参考译文W:对不起,请问大钟博物馆怎么走?M:哦,离这不算太远。你走着去就行。W:是吗?M:顺着这条路一直走,然后左转……不,是右转。在第一个路口右转。W:右转?M:对。一直走,走到十字路口,然后向左,你会看到在你的右边有一个电影院。W:电影院?M:对。在电影院的旁边,有一条小街。W:我从小街进去?M:对。一直走到头然后再向左转。在你的右手边有一个教堂,博物馆就挨着教堂。W:哦,看来还不是那么容易找。我试试吧。M:祝你好运!W:非常感谢!M:不客气。3、I’mJustSoTired我只是太累了M:Well,Stella?Whydoyoulookunhappy?W:Oh,Bill,IhavejusthadaquarrelwithMr.Philips.M:Mr.Philips!Whatonearthwasitabout?W:Well,Ihavemadethreebadmistakessofarthisweek.TodayIforgottogivehimanimportantmessage,sohegotreallyangrywithme.M:ButIdon’tunderstand.Youareusuallyverycarefulandnevermakemistakes.W:I’mjustsotired.Idon’tknowwhatI’mdoing.M:Why?Haveyoubeengoingtobedlatethesedays?W:No.I’musuallyinbedatabouteleven.ButI’vebeenwokenupathalfpastfoureverymorning.AndthenIcannotgobacktosleepagain.M:Why?W:It’smynewneighbor,themilkmannextdoor.Hehastogetupathalfpastfourandhealwaysturnstheradioonloudly.M:Askhimtoturnitdownthen.W:It’sdifficult.Idon’tknowhimyet.M:Ifyoudon’twanttoseehim,writehimaletter.W:Doyouthinkit’sagoodidea?M:Yes,Ido.I’llhelpyouwiththeletter.W:OK.Let’stry.--------1998年广东省高考听力试题参考译文W:斯特拉,你看上去怎么不高兴?M:哦,比尔,我刚和菲力普先生吵了一架。W:和菲力普先生!到底是因为什么?M:这星期到目前为止我已经犯了三个严重的错误了。今天我忘了告诉他一个重要的留言,他就特别生气。W:但我不明白,你一向都是很细心的,从来不出错。M:我只是太累了。我都不知道自己在做什么。W:为什么?你这些天很晚才睡吗?M:不是。我通常是在11点睡觉。但是每天早上4:30就醒来,然后就再也睡不着了。W:怎么回事?M:我的住处新搬来了个邻居,是个送牛奶的。他每天早上4:30起床,然后就把收音机开得特别响。W:那就让他关小一点呗。M:很难。我还不认识他呢。W:如果你不想见他的话,那就给他写封信。M:你觉得这个办法行得通吗?W:我想可以。我来帮你写信。M:好。那我们试试吧。4、IWanttoSeetheWorld我想周游世界W:CanItalktoyouforamoment,Tom?M:Ofcourse,Julia.Sitdown.Whatisit?W:I’vedecidedtoleave.M:Leave?W:Yes.M:Oh,no.Isitbecausewe’removingoutofLondon?W:Well,yes.Butthereareotherreasons.M:Isee.Youneverlikedworkinghere.W:No,no.I’veenjoyedworkinghere.But...M:Butwhat?W:Well,Ihaven’thadtimeforotherthings.I’veworkedhereforfouryears.AndI’dlovetodosomethingdifferent.M:Whatdoyoumean,somethingdifferent?W:Iwanttotravel.Youknow,Ihaveneverbeentoothercountries.M:Haven’tyou?W:No,Ihaven’t.Iwanttoliveabroadandlearntospeakadifferentlanguage.M:Well,whatcanIsay?I’mreallysorry.ButIunderstand.W:Thankyou,Tom.-------1998年广东省高考听力试题参考译文W:汤姆,我能跟你谈一下吗?M:当然可以了,朱丽叶。请坐,什么事?W:我决定辞职。M:辞职?W:对。M:哦,这不可能。是因为我们要从伦敦搬走了吗?W:是的,但是还有其他的原因。M:我知道了。你一直就不喜欢在这里工作。W:不,不,我喜欢在这里工作,只是……M:只是什么?W:我没有时间做其他的事情。我在这已经干了四年,我想换个新环境。M:你是什么意思,什么新环境?W:我想去旅行。你知道吗,我从来没去过别的国家。M:是吗?W:从来没有。我想到国外去住住,学一种新的语言。M:哦,我能说什么呢?很遗憾,但我可以理解。W:谢谢你,汤姆。5、There’reOnlyBackSeatsLeft只剩下后排的座位了M:Goodmorning.W:Goodmorning.CanIhelpyou?M:Yes.ArethereanyticketsleftfortheChineseMusicConcertonthe28th,please?W:Justamomentplease.Ithinkyou’vemadeamistake.It’sonthe30th.M:Really?Ireadaboutitinthepapertoday.I’msureit’ssaidChineseMusicConcertonthe28th.W:Oh,sorry.IthoughtyousaidJapaneseMusicConcert.TheChineseMusicConcertisonthe28th,at7:15.ButI’mafraidthere’reonlybackseatsleftandthey’re30yuaneach.M:That’sOK.CanIhavetwo,please?W:Howwouldyouliketopayforthese?M:Check.Hereyouare.W:Thankyouandhereareyourtickets.M:Thankyouverymuch.--------2000年全国高考听力试题参考译文M:早上好。W:早上好。我能帮你什么忙吗?M:请问还有没有28号中国音乐会的票?W:请稍等。我想你是弄错了,应该是在30号。M:是吗?我今天在报纸上看到的。那上面明明是说28号有中国音乐会。W:哦,抱歉。我还以为你指的是日本音乐会呢。中国音乐会是在28号7点15分。但是只剩下后排的座位了,30元一张。M:可以,请给我两张?W:你准备怎么付费?M:支票。给你。W:谢谢,这是你的票。M:谢谢。6、Let’sDoSomethingDifferent让我们换换口味M:Whatshallwedothisweekend?W:Didyouhavesomethingspecialinmind?M:No,notreally.Ijustthoughtitmightbefuntodosomethingnew.W:Dosomethingforachange,youmean?M:Yes,somethingdifferent.Ineedachange.W:Iusedtogoshoppingandhavemyhairdoneduringtheweekend.AndyouusuallywatchedthefootballgamesonTV.M:Yes,youoftenhaveteawithyourfriendsandIsometimesplaycardswithmyfriends.Weseldomdoanythingtogether.It’squiteunlikewhenwewerefirstmarried.W:Now,I’vegotanidea.AutumnisthebestseasoninBeijing.Whydon’twegoforapicnicthisweekend?YouinviteyourfriendsandIinvitemine.We’llgotogether.M:Goodidea.Iwouldseeaboutthecarandyou’llpreparethefood.Butareyousureyoureallywantallourfriendstocomealong?-------2000年全国高考听力试题参考译文M:我们这个周末做什么?W:你有什么特别的想法吗?M:还没有。我只是想做点什么新鲜事。W:你是说,做点什么别的换换口味?M:对,做点什么新鲜的,我需要换换口味了。W:我以前一到周末总是上街购物,去发廊做头发。而你呢,通常是在家看足球赛。M:是啊,你经常和朋友们去喝茶,而我有时和一些朋友打牌。我们从来没有一起做过什么事。这跟我们刚结婚时可大不一样。W:我有主意了。北京的金秋是最好的时节,我们何不在这个周末去野餐呢?我们把各自的朋友都请来,一起去。M:好主意。我解决车的问题,你准备吃的。你真的希望我们所有的朋友都一起去吗?7、YouCametotheRightPlace你找对地方了W:Hi,John.M:Oh!Hi,Laura.Whatareyoudoinghere?W:Uh.I’musuallyhereonweekends.It’smydad’sshop.Soyouarelookingforabike?M:Yeah.Nowthattheweatheriswarmingup,IthoughtIgetsomeexerciseinsteadoftakingthebusallthetime.W:Well,youcametotherightplace.Doyouknowwhatyouwouldlike?M:Well,Idon’twantaraceroratouringbikeoranything.MostlyI’lljustbeusingittogetmebackandforthfromwork.W:Howfaristhat?M:Aboutfourmiles.W:Aretherealotofhillsontheway?M:SomeIguess.ButmaybeIshouldtellyouatthefrontthatIonlygot150dollars.CanIgetanythingdecentforthat?W:Well,youarenotgoingtogetanythingtopoftheline.Butwedohaveafewtrade–insinthebackthatareingoodcondition.M:Thatsoundsgood.W:Andyouareright.Forthekindofrideyouaregoingtobedoing,themostimportantthingiscomfort.Youwanttomakesureit’stherightheightforyou.FollowmeandI’llshowyouwhatwe’vegot.---------1997年10月托福听力试题【托福特色词汇】trade-in折价品[学生没有钱,买折价品是托福中常出现的场景。]参考译文W:嗨,约翰。M:哦!嗨,劳拉。你在这儿做什么?W:我周末都在这儿。这是我爸爸的店。你想买辆自行车?M:是。现在天气暖起来了,我想我也该运动运动,不要天天坐公车了。W:那你可找对地方了。你想要什么样的?M:我不想要赛车或是山地车什么的,我只是想买一辆能骑着来回上班的就得了。W:你上班的地方有多远?M:四英里吧。W:有山路吗?M:有一些。也许我应该提前告诉你,我只有150块钱。能买到一辆象样的吗?W:那你可买不到什么新潮的,我们后面有些折价的,性能还不错。M:听起来不错。W:你说得对。像你这种情况最重要的是骑着舒服。你要看看高度适不适合你。跟我来看看这些车。8、I’mWorriedaboutMyCar我为我的车子操心M:Isthistableonthecornerokay?W:Sure.Wecansithere.M:Gee.You’vehardlygotanythingonyourtray.W:Yeah.IguessI’mjustnotthathungry.M:What’sthematter?Aren’tyoufeelingwell?W:Well,I’vebeenreallyworried.It’smycar.It’sintheshopagain.M:Really?What’swrongthistime?W:Idon’tknowexactly.Something’swrongwiththebrakes,Ithink.M:Well,atleastthatshouldn’tcostyoumuchtofix.PartsarecheaperforalltheAmericancarslikeyours.Didthemechanicsayhowmuchitwouldcost?W:Hesaidhewouldcallmewithanestimatelaterontoday.M:Watchouthedoesn’ttrytotakeadvantageofyou.W:Whatdoyoumean?M:Well,somecarmechanics,iftheythinkthatsomeonedoesn’tknowmuchaboutcars,theymighttrytooverchargethatperson.W:Maybeso.ButItrustthisguy.Hewasrecommendedbyoneofmyneighbors.Hehasdonesomeworkformeinthepastandhispricesseemedtobereasonable.M:Oh,that’sgoodtoknow.MaybeI’lltryusinghiminthefuture.Bytheway,doyouneedaridehomeafterclasstoday?W:Oh,I’llsureappreciateit.It’sreallytoughgettingaroundwithoutacarwhenyouliveoff-campus.-------1999年8月托福听力试题【托福特色词汇】tray盘子,碟子off-campus住在校外的参考译文M:这个角落的桌子可以吗?W:可以。我们就坐这吧。M:哗,你的盘子里几乎没什么东西。W:是的。我并不怎么饿。M:你怎么了?是不是不舒服?W:我一直很担心,是我的车,又送去修了。M:真的吗?这次是什么毛病?W:我也不太清楚。我想是刹车出了问题。M:至少修理刹车花费不会太大。美国车的零件都很便宜,像你的那辆。修车工说要花多少钱了吗?W:他说等他看一下,今天晚些时候告诉我。M:当心他想利用你。W:这是什么意思?M:你知道有些汽车修理工,如果看你对汽车知之甚少,他们可能会要你很多钱。W:也许有这种事。但是我相信这个人。是我的一个邻居介绍我去他那修的。他以前也给我修过,而且价格还算合理。M:哦,这还不错。也许将来我也去找他。顺便问一下,你今天放学后要不要搭我的车?W:哦,那真是太感激你了。住在校外如果没有车的话那可太麻烦了。9、MyFaceGetsSoRed我的脸红了M:Hi,Sarah,what’sup?W:Oh,hi.Ijustgotoutofahistoryclass.Ihadtogiveapresentation.M:Howdiditgo?W:Terribly.I’msureImadeafoolofmyself.M:Why?Weren’tyouprepared?W:No,it’snotthat.IjustgetsoembarrassedandnervouswheneverI’vetospeakinfrontofagroupofpeople.IstandupandmyfacegetsredandthenIgetevenmorenervousbecauseIknoweveryonecanseemeblushing.M:Itisnotsobadtoblush.W:Butithappensallthetime.IftheprofessorasksaquestionandIknowtheanswer,I’llblushlikecrazyifhecallsonme.Doesn’tthateverhappentoyou?M:No,notreally.Maybeyoushouldtrytoforgetaboutthepeople.Lookatsomethingelseintheroom,liketheexitsign.W:IguessIcouldtrythat.ButIdoubtitwillhelp.M:Youknowwetalkedaboutthisinpsychologyclass.Blushing,eventhoughit’sinvoluntary,ismoreorlessalearnedbehavior.W:Whatdoyoumean?M:Oh,childrenhardlyeverblushatall.And,amongadults,supposedlywomenblushmorethanmen.W:Iwonderwhy.M:Idon’tknow.ButIhadafriendinhighschool,BrianSmith.Itwasreallyeasytomakehimblush.Heturnedredwheneverawaitresswouldaskhimforhisorder.W:I’mnotthatbad.Well,I’vegottogetgoingformynextclass.I’lltalktoyoulater.---------1999年10月托福听力试题【托福特色词汇】presentation在课上发言参考译文M:嗨,莎拉,你好吗?W:哦,你好。我刚上完历史课,做了一个口头发言。M:怎么样啊?W:糟透了。我出尽了丑。M:为什么?你没有准备吗?W:不,不是因为那个。我每次在人前讲话都会很紧张。我站在那里,脸变得通红,而且当我知道所有的人都看到我的脸红了的时候,我会更加紧张。M:脸红并不是件坏事。W:但我总是这样。如果教授提问,我明明知道答案,当他一叫到我的时候,我的脸拼命地红。这种事也发生在你身上吗?M:我倒不这样。也许你应该试着忘掉那些观众。眼睛盯着别的地方看,比如看着出口标志什么的。W:我想我可以试一下,但不知道会不会奏效。M:你知道吗,我们在心理学课上讨论过这个问题。尽管脸红是不受意志控制的,但它或多或少是后天习得的。W:什么意思?M:儿童几乎很少脸红。在成人当中,女性比男性脸红的现象较多。W:我想知道是为什么。M:我也不太清楚。我高中时候的一个同学,名叫布莱恩·史密斯,他特别爱脸红,就连餐厅里的女服务员问他要不要点菜的时候,他也脸红。W:我倒不像他那么严重。好吧,我还要去上课。回头见。10、HaveYouStartedWorkingonYourBiologyPaper你开始写生物论文了吗M:Hi,Sue.Wherehaveyoubeen?W:Oh.Hi,Dan.Iwasjustatthelibrary.Ihavetohandinmybiologypapertomorrow.M:Tomorrow?Oh,no,Ithoughtitwasn’tduetillMonday.W:Oh.Don’tworry.ItisdueMonday.ButI’mgoingawayfortheweekendandwon’tbebacktillMondaynight.M:Oh,whereareyougoing?W:California.We’rehavingafamilyreunion.It’smygrandmother’sninetiethbirthday.Soallthecousinsandauntsandunclesaregoing.Sheplannedthewholethingherself.M:Wow.That’sgreat.Howmanypeoplewillbethere?W:Aroundsixty.Myfamilyisbigandspreadoutbutwe’reprettyclose.Sohaveyoustartedworkingonyourbiologypaper?M:Yeah.I’mdoingitonbeesandhowthey’reabletorecognizewhetheranotherbeeisrelatedtothem.W:Howcantheytell?M:Theyusetheirsenseofsmell.Thesweatbeesguardtheirneststhisway.Ifanotherbeeapproachesthenest,theguarddeterminesifthenewbeeisfamiliar.Ifitis,it’sallowedtoenter.W:Interesting.Canotherinsectsdothis?M:Well,thepaperwaspscan.Eachwaspnesthasaspecialcombinationofplantfibersandsothewaspsthatlivetherehaveauniquesmell.ThosetwoaretheonlykindsI’vereadaboutsofar.W:Well,you’vestillgottime.Itsoundslikethatthebeesarepickyaboutwhocomestotheirfamilyreunion.---------2000年1月托福听力试题【托福特色词汇】paper论文;报纸[这是paper一词在托福中最常见的两种词义。]参考译文M:嗨,苏,你去哪了?W:哦,嗨,丹。我刚从图书馆回来。我明天得交生物论文。M:明天?哦,不,我还以为是星期一才交呢!W:哦,别担心。是星期一交。但我这个周末要出去,星期一晚上之前赶不回来。M:是这样。你要去哪?W:加利福尼亚。我们有一个家庭聚会,是我祖母的90岁生日。我所有的表兄妹、叔叔、阿姨都去。我祖母亲自策划的这次聚会。M:哇,太棒了。有多少人要去?W:大约60人。我们的家族很大,分散在四面八方,但是关系很密切。你开始写生物论文了吗?M:是的。我写的内容是关于蜜蜂如何识别与它相关的同类的。W:怎么识别呢?M:用他们的感觉器官。汗蜂以此来保卫巢穴。如果有另外一只蜜蜂靠近蜂巢,汗蜂先判断是不是它熟悉的,如果是,就让它进去。W:真有趣。其他的昆虫有没有这样的?M:纸黄蜂也是。每一个黄蜂巢都有一种植物纤维的特殊的化合物,住在里面的黄蜂身上就带有一种特殊的气味。到目前为止我所知道的就这两种动物是这样。W:你还有时间了解更多。这听上去好像蜜蜂对去参加家庭聚会的成员要一一识别才让进去。1、DepartureandArrival出发与到达Kim’sNote:Thesearethethreemostimportantstepsforasuccessfultripabroad.Masteringthesedialogueswillincreaseyourconfidencebecausetheywillmakeyouwellprepared!Thesearetheexactwordsyouwillhearallovertheworld.(1)CheckinginforaFlight办理登机手续A:Wherewillyoubeflyingtoday?你今天去哪里?B:LosAngeles.洛杉矶。A:MayIseeyourticket,passport,andvisa,please?请出示您的机票、护照和签证吗?B:Hereyougo.Myvisa’sonpagesixofmypassport.都在这儿了。签证在护照第六页。A:Wouldyoulikeawindoworanaisleseat?你要靠窗口的座位还是靠过道的座位?B:Aisle,please.请给我靠过道的座位。A:Ihave13Aavailable.Areyoucheckinganyluggage?我可以给你13A座。你有几件行李?B:Twopieces.两件。A:Here’syourboardingpass.Theplanewillboardhalfanhourpriortodeparture.You’llbeleavingfromgatethree,onyourleft.这是你的登机牌。起飞前半小时开始登机。从3号门出发,就在你的左边。B:Thankyou.谢谢。(2)GoingthroughCustoms通过海关WelcometoLosAngelesInternationalAirport.Pleasehaveyourpassportandimmigrationformsready.欢迎各位来到洛杉矶国际机场。请准备好您的护照和入境表格。A:What’sthepurposeofyourvisit?Businessorpleasure?你来访的目的是什么?经商还是旅游?【Thissentenceisalsoaskedbyfriendsandpeopleyoumeetwhentraveling.这句话也同样适用于旅游期间人们或朋友之间的互相问候。】B:Pleasure.旅游。A:HowlongwillyoubestayingintheUnitedStates?你打算在美国呆多长时间?B:Threemonths.三个月。A:OK.Pleaseproceedtocustoms.好的。请去海关办理手续。A:Doyouhaveanydairyormeatproductswithyou?你是否带有奶制品或肉制品?B:No.没有。A:Anyfruitsorvegetables?有没有带水果或蔬菜?B:No.没有。A:OK,you’reallset.行了,你没事了。(3)RentingaCar租车A:Hi,I’dliketorentacarforaweek.你好,我想租一辆车用一个星期。B:Whatkindwouldyoulike?你想租什么样的车?A:Acompact.小车。B:MayIseeyourdriver’slicenseandhaveyourcreditcard?可以看一下您的驾驶执照和信用卡吗?A:Willmyinternationallicensedo?国际驾驶执照可以吗?B:Sure.Justfilloutthisform.Writeyouraddresshere,andsignyournameonthebottomofthepage.Unlimitedmileageandthemandatorycollisioninsuranceareincluded.当然可以。请填一下这张表。把你的地址写在这儿,在末尾签上名字。你租的车里程不受限制,而且有规定的碰撞保险。A:DoIhavetoreturnthecartothislocation?车用完后是否得交回到这里?B:No,youcandropitoffatanyofourlocalbranches.不用,你可以交回我们在本地的任何分支。A:Thekeysareinthecar?钥匙在车里吗?B:Yes.Ourcomplimentarybustotheparkinglotisthroughthedoortoyourright.是的。从右边的门出去,我们有便车带您去停车场。A:Great!太好了!额外成就感乘坐飞机用语windowseat靠窗户的座位*I’dlikeawindowseatsoIcanwatchthelanding.我想要一个靠窗户的座位,这样我可以看到飞机降落的情形。*IalwaystrytogetawindowseatwhenItravel.我每次外出旅游的时候都争取要靠窗户的座位。immigrationforms入境表格*Besuretouseapenwhenfillingouttheimmigrationforms.填入境表格一定要用钢笔。*DoIhavetofillouttheseimmigrationformsinEnglish?我要用英语填入境表格吗?租车用语compact小汽车*Idon’tneedabigcar.Acompactwilldo.我不需要大的,一辆小车就可以了。*Thisparkingspaceisforcompactcarsonly.这个停车场只能停小车。unlimitedmileage不限里程*Withunlimitedmileage,youdon’thavetopayextraforeverymileyoudrive.里程不受限制,你开多远都不用另交费。*Fortendollarsextra,youcanhaveunlimitedmileage.多交10美元,你就可以不限里程。口语要素★Hereyougo.都在这儿了。·You’reallset.你没事了。举一反三:*AllIneedisyoursignatureandyou’reallsettogo.你只须在这签个名就可以走了。*Hereyougo.Here’syourroomkeyandacouponforafreebreakfast.You’reallset.都在这了,这是你的房间钥匙和早餐免费券。您可以入住了。精彩句子★Unlimitedmileageandthemandatory[强制的;命令的]collisioninsuranceareincluded.你租的车里程不受限制,而且有规定的碰撞保险。举一反三:*Youhavetotakecollisioninsurance;it’smandatory.你必须要买碰撞保险,这是规定的。*AvisaismandatoryforentrytotheUS.签证是进入美国的必备通行证。★Youcandropitoffatanyofourlocalbranches.你可以交回我们在本地的任何分支。举一反三:*Youcandropmeoffatthenextintersection.你把我放在下一个十字路口就可以了。*Thisisn’touronlyoffice,wehavebranchesallovertheworld.这不是我们唯一的办公地点,我们在全世界都有分支机构。2、AskingForDirections问路(1)HowtoGetThere到那该怎么走A:Doyousellmaps?你们卖地图吗?B:No,I’msorry,wedon’t.对不起,我们不卖地图。A:Justmyluck.真倒霉。B:MaybeIcanhelpyou.也许我可以帮助你。A:Well,canyoutellmehowtogettoOrlando?IwanttotakemyfamilytoDisneyWorld.好的,你能告诉怎么去奥兰多吗?我想带家人去迪斯尼乐园。B:Sure.FollowthehighwaysouthforabouttenmilesandgetoffatExit30.Attheendoftheramp,makealeftontoHighway4.当然可以。沿公路往南走,大约10英里,在30号出口下公路,再在坡道的尽头向左转走4号公路。A:Leftattheendoftheramp?在坡道尽头向左转?B:Yes,then,atthetrafficlight,turnrightontoOceanRoad.Atthenextintersection,turnleftandyou’llbeattheentrancetoDisneyWorld.是的,然后在红绿灯向右转向海洋大道。在下一个路口再向左转你就到了迪斯尼乐园的门口了。A:Thanksalot.太感谢您了。B:You’rewelcome.别客气。(2)Parking停车A:Youcan’tparkhere!You’llgetaticket!你不能把车停在这儿。会罚款的。B:I’vehadit!Parkinginthiscityisanightmare!Let’slookforaparkinglot.真够受。在这个城市里停车简直是受罪!咱们还是找个停车场吧。A:There’sonerightoverthere,andit’sonlytwodollarsanhour.那边有个停车场,而且一个小时只收2美元。B:Hi.Here’syourticket.BackupinthatspacenexttotheblueHonda.Justleavethekeysinthecar,butrememberthatwe’renotresponsibleforanyvaluablesleftinyourcar.这是你的停车票。请倒车停在那辆兰色本田车旁边的位置。把钥匙留在车里,但是我们对留在车里的贵重物品是不负责任的。A:Inthatcase,I’lltakemybagwithme.Bytheway,couldyoutellushowtogettotheCourtHouse?如果是这样的话,我最好把我的皮包带上。另外,你能告诉我们去法院怎么走吗?B:Noproblem.Walktwoblocksstraightahead,thenmakearight.You’llseeagasstationonyourleft.PassthegasstationandmakeanotherleftdownThompsonStreet.TheCourtHousewillberightinfrontofyou.It’sacrossthestreetfromaMcDonald’s.没问题。一直走两个街区,然后往右拐,在你的左边有一个加油站,过加油站在汤姆森街往左拐,法院就在你眼前了。它就在一个麦当劳的对面。A:So,Itakealeftafterthegasstation,ontowhatstreet?那就是说,过了加油站往左拐,拐向什么街?B:ThompsonStreet.汤姆森街。A:Thompson.Thanks.汤姆森街,谢谢。B:Anytime.不用谢。额外成就感交通用语trafficlight交通灯,红绿灯*Whenthetrafficlightturnsgreenyoucango.绿灯行。*It’sdangerouscrossingthestreetherebecausethereisnotrafficlight.因为这没有红绿灯,所以过马路很危险。intersection十字路口*Youhavetowatchfortrafficifyoucrossanintersection.过马路的时候一定要小心。*Thisisthebusiestintersectioninthecity.这是这个城市中最繁忙的十字路口。crosswalk人行横道*Inacrosswalk,pedestrianshavetherightofway.在人行横道上,行人有优先权。*Youdidn’tstopatthatcrosswalkbackthere.Youneedtobemorecareful.你没有在人行横道处停车。你要小心点。stopsign停车标志*Youalwayshavetostopatastopsign.遇到停车标志你一定要停下来。*Makealeftturnatthestopsignahead.在前面那个停车标志左转。ticket违章通知单;罚款单*You’llgetaticketifyouparkinanoparkingzone.你在禁停区停车是要被罚款的。*Ican’tbelievethatofficergavemeaticket.Iwasonlydrivingonemileabovethespeedlimit.那个警察居然罚我的款。我才超速了一英里。超级动词turn转动,旋转,转变方向*Heturnedredwithanger.他气得满脸通红。*Attheintersection,turnontoWangfujingStreet.在十字路口,拐向王府井大街。*Don’tturnthisintoabigdeal.It’sonlyalittleproblem.别小题大做,这只是个小问题。look看,注视*Youlookniceinwhite.你穿白色衣服很好看。*Don’tlookatmelikethat!别那么看我!*I’vebeenlookingformyglasses,butIcan’tfindthem.我找了半天眼镜也没找着。*CouldyoulookaftermybabywhileIgoshopping?我去买东西的时候你能帮我看一下孩子吗?take拿;取;抓;获得;接受;感受*I’lltakemybagwithme.我要把包带上。*Ifyou’rehot,takeoffyourcoat.你要是热的话就把大衣脱掉。*Itakeitback;Ishouldn’thavesaidthat.我收回所说的话,我不该那么说。*Hedoesn’tlooklikehismother,hetakesafterhisfather.他跟他妈妈长得不像,他像他爸爸。backup倒车;支持*Pleasebackupyourcarinthecorneroverthere.请把你的车倒到那个拐角处。*Ireallyneedyoursupport.Couldyoubackmeuponthis?我非常需要你的支持。你能在这方面支持我们吗?*Whydidn’tyoubackmeup?Iwasreallycountingonyou.你为什么不支持我?我就指望你呢。3、ApartmentHunting租房子Kim’sNote:ThisisadifficultbutnecessarytaskifyouaregoingtobeinAmericaforalongtime.(1)HuntingforanApartment找房A:Comeonin,letmeshowyouaround.Here’sthelivingroom.Therearetwobedroomsandtwobathrooms.请进,让我带你们先看看。这是起居室。有两间卧室和两个洗手间。B:Great!Theviewfromthiswindowiswonderful.太棒了!窗外的风景很美。A:Thisisthekitchen.这是厨房。B:Itlooksnew.看起来很新。A:Yes,werenovatedjustlastyearandreplacedalltheappliances.是的,我们去年刚翻修过,而且更换了所有的器具。B:Justlookatalltheclosetspaceinthemasterbedroom!看主卧室的壁厨空间多大呀!A:Well,I’msureyoucanfilltheseclosetsinnotime!我相信你很快就会把这些壁柜填满。B:Ohcomeon,givemeabreak.Idon’thavethatmuchstuff.快别这么说。我哪有那么多东西呀。A:Andhere’sabathroom.这是洗手间。B:Whatdidyousaytherentwas?你刚才说的房租是多少?A;Fifteenhundreddollarsamonth.一个月1500美元。B:Doesthatincludeutilities?包水电费吗?A:Itincludesheat,gas,andhotwater.Electricityandtelephoneareextra.包暖气、煤气和热水。电和电话费另付。B:Whenwilltheapartmentbeavailable?什么时候可以搬进来?A:Onthefirstofthemonth.月初。B:Welikeitalot,butwe’llhavetothinkaboutit.Canwecallyoutomorrow?我们很喜欢这套房子,但还得考虑一下。明天给你打电话好吗?A:Sure.Butdon’twaittoolong.Ihaveotherpeoplewhoareinterestedinrentingthisplace.当然行了。但是别拖得太久。还有其他人看上了这房子。(2)RentinganApartment租房A:Hello,Mr.Jackson,thisisJimJohnson.I’mcallingabouttheapartmentwelookedatyesterday.We’dliketotakeit,ifit’sstillavailable.喂,杰克逊先生,我是吉姆·约翰逊。我打电话想跟你谈谈昨天我们看过的那套房子。如果还空着的话,我们想租下来。B:Great!那太好了!A:So,what’sthenextstep?那下一步做什么呢?B:I’lldrawupaleaseandsendittoyou.WhatI’llneedfromyouisonemonth’srentasasecuritydeposit,andthefirstmonth’srentinadvance.我会把租约写好给你寄去。你要给我一个月的房租做保证金。另外预付第一个月的房租。A:I’llgetthedepositback,won’tI?保证金以后会退还给我对吗?B:Ofcourse,aslongastheplaceisnotdamagedbeyondtheusualwearandtearwhenyoumoveout.当然了,只要你搬走时房间里除正常磨损以外没有别的损坏就行。A:Great!CanIsendyouacheck?太好了!可以给你支票吗?B:Sure,acheckwillbefine.Justsenditalongwiththeleaseafteryou’vesignedit.当然,支票可以。你在租约上签字后把支票一块寄来就行了。A:Thanks!谢谢。额外成就感租房用语lease租约*Youshouldreadtheleasecarefullybeforeyousignit.你在租约上签字之前要先仔细阅读。*CouldIhavetheleasetranslatedbeforeIsignit?在我签租约之前能不能让人先把它翻译一下?*Iwanttohavealawyerlookoverthislease.我要找个律师过目一下这份租约。landlord房东*Ihaveareallynicelandlord.我的房东人很不错。*I’vebeentryingtogetaholdofmylandlordforaweek.这个星期以来我一直在试着跟我的房东取得联系。storagespace储藏室,储藏东西的地方*I’mlookingforanapartmentwithalotofstoragespace.我在找一个有很大储藏室的房子。*IstherestoragespaceinthebuildingwhereIcankeepmybike?这栋楼里有没有地方可以放我的自行车?laundryroom洗衣店*Doesthisbuildinghavealaundryroom?这楼里有没有洗衣房?*Iforgotmywalletinthelaundryroom.Ihavetogobackandgetit.我把钱包忘在洗衣房了。我得回去取。wearandtear磨损*Don’tworryaboutit.Alittlewearandtearistobeexpected.别担心,一点点的磨损是免不了的。*Thisisasturdymodel.Itcantakealotofwearandtear.这个模型很坚固,经得起磨损。4、GettingThingsFixed修理物件Kim’sNote:Thisisalsoaverycommonsituationfacingeveryoneatsometimeoranotherintheirlife.A:Mr.Jones,thisisBill,yourtenantin8C.琼斯先生,我是比尔,你的8号C的房客。B:Hi.What’sup?Nothing’swrongIhope.你好。有什么事吗?希望一切完好。A:Thereareafewproblemswiththeapartment.First,thefaucetinthebathtubdripsconstantly.我的房间有点毛病。首先,浴缸的水龙头老是滴水。B:I’llaskmyplumbertocomebyandfixittomorrow.明天我让水管工来修理一下。A:Also,oneoftheburnersonthestovedoesn’twork.还有,炉子上有一个炉头点不着火。B:What’sthematterwithit?是什么毛病呢?A:Ican’tcontrolthetemperature.Ithinkyou’llhavetogetanelectrician.我不能控制温度。我想得派一个电工来修一下才行。B:I’llseewhatIcando.Isthateverything?我会看着办的。没有别的事了吧?A:Well,there’sonemorething.Ican’tgetadialtoneonthephone;it’sdead.还有一点。我的电话没有拨音号,完全哑了。B:I’msorry,there’snothingIcandoaboutthat.You’llhavetocallthephonecompany.对不起,这个我管不了。你得给电话公司打电话。额外成就感修理物件用语broken坏了;碎了*Thewindowinthebathroomisbroken.厕所里的窗户坏了。*Thelockonthefrontdoorisbroken,thekeywon’tturn.前门的锁坏了,钥匙转不动。*Howlonghasthisfaucetbeenbroken?水龙头坏了多久了?cracked破裂的,破碎的*Thekidsbrokethewindow;it’scracked.孩子们把窗户打碎了。*Thatmirrorcrackedwhentheywereinstallingit.他们安装镜子的时候把它打碎了。electrician电工*Weneedanelectriciantofixourlightswitch.我们需要一个电工来修理电灯开关。*Besuretheelectricianyouhireisqualified.要保证你雇的电工合格。plumber水管工人*Aplumbercanfixyourbathroom.水管工人可以修你的厕所。*DoyouthinkyoucanfixityourselfordoIneedtocallaplumber?你自己能修好它还是要我去叫个水管工来?5、TalkingaboutHousework谈论家务A:Didyoulikethechickensoup?IgottherecipefromTV.你喜欢那鸡汤吗?我从电视上学的。B:Yeah,everythingwasgreat.IthinkI’llgowatchthenewsnow.喜欢,所有的菜都很好吃。我该去看新闻了。A:Yousaidyou’ddothedishes,didn’tyou?你说过你要洗碗的对不对?B:Onlyifyouclearthetablefirst.但你得先清理饭桌。A:Comeon,Imadedinner,didn’tI?别来这个,是我做的饭,不是吗?B:Yes,anditwasdelicious.Allright,IguessI’lldothedishes.对,而且非常好吃。好吧,那我洗碗好了。A:Thanks.Andwhilewe’retalkingaboutchores,thelightinthebasementburnedout.谢谢。既然在谈家务事,地下室的灯泡烧坏了。B:I’llreplacethebulbafterIfinishthedishes.我洗完碗就去换。A:No,no,Ialreadytriedthat.Itstilldoesn’twork.不用了,我已经试过了。但是不管用。B:Maybethere’sashort.Didyoutrythefusebox?也许是短路了。你检查保险丝盒了吗?A:Yes,andthatdidn’thelpeither.检查了,但也没有用。B:Thenwehavetocallanelectrician,don’twe?那么我们应该叫电工来,是吧?A:Doyouhaveaservicenumber?你有电工服务电话吗?B:It’sontherefrigerator.在冰箱上。A:You’llcallhimtomorrow,right?你明天会给他打电话,是吗?B:Sure,ifIremember.当然了,如果我还记得的话。A:Don’tworry,I’llremindyou.别担心,我提醒你。额外成就感家务英语dothedishes洗碗*Ialwayscookthemealanddothedishes!It’snotfair!我总是既做饭又洗碗!这太不公平了!*Idon’tmindcleaningthekitchen,butIhatetodothedishes.我不在乎打扫厨房,但我讨厌洗碗。short短路*Ifyouhaveashortinyourelectricalsystem,callanelectrician.如果你的线路短路了,那就叫个电工来。*Don’tusethatoutlet.I’mafraidithasashort.别用那个插座。恐怕是短路了。bulb灯泡*Couldyouchangethebulbinthekitchenlamp,please?你能把厨房里的灯泡换一下吗?*Thisdesklampneedsanewbulb.这盏台灯该换新灯泡了。6、CookingDinner做饭A:Whatareyoudoinginthekitchen?你在厨房里做什么?B:Iwasthinkingofcookingdinnertonight.AnyideasorsuggestionsaboutwhatIshouldmake?我在想该做什么晚饭。有什么想法和建议吗?A:Whataboutroastchicken?OrChinesefood?做烤鸡怎么样,或者做中国菜?B:IcouldgoforChinesefood.我想吃中餐。A:Allright.Doweneedtogetanything?好吧。我们还需要买些什么?B:I’mmakingashoppinglistrightnow.Whatkindofvegetableswouldyoulike?我在列购物单。你喜欢吃什么蔬菜?A:Howaboutcabbageandpotatoes?洋白菜和土豆怎么样?B:Soundsgood.Inthatcase,let’sgetsomepork,somecabbage,andabagofpotatoes.可以。这样的话,我们要买一些猪肉,洋白菜和一袋土豆。A:Andwhataboutdessert?要买什么甜品吗?B:Whydon’twehaveicecream?干吗不买点冰淇淋?A:Mmmm—soundsdelicious.Whatkindoficecream?噢,真让人流口水。什么样的冰淇淋?B:Howaboutchocolate?巧克力的怎么样?A:Great!太好了!B:Idon’thavemuchcashleft.I’llhavetostopbythebankbeforeIgotothesupermarket.Itmighttakemeawhile.我身上的钱不多了。去超市前我得去趟银行。那得花点时间了。A:Takeyourtime.Wecaneatlatertonight.不用着急。我们可以晚点吃。额外成就感厨房用语*Don’tforgettoputjuiceonyourshoppinglist.别忘了在你的购物单里加上果汁这一项。*I’mthirsty;canyougetmeabottleofCoke?我渴了,你能给我一瓶可乐吗?*Idon’tknowwhattomakefordinnertonight.我不知道今天的晚餐该做点什么。*Whereshouldweeattonight?我们今晚在哪儿吃?7、AJobInterview工作面试A:Goodmorning,I’mRichardLi.早上好,我是理察德•李。B:Pleasehaveaseat,Mr.Li.Ireceivedyourresumeafewweeksago,andImustsayI’mveryimpressed.李先生请坐。我在几个星期前收到了你的简历,你给我留下了深刻的印象。A:Thankyou.谢谢。B:We’reasmallfinancialcompany,tradingmostlystocksandbonds.MayIaskwhyyou’reinterestedinworkingforus?我们是一个小小的金融公司,主要从事股票和证券交易。可以问一下你为什么有兴趣来这里工作吗?A:Yourcompanyhasanimpressivereputation.AndI’vealwayswantedtoworkforasmallercompany.你们公司名声很好。而且我一直就想在小公司工作。B:That’sgoodtohear!Wouldyoumindtellingmealittlebitaboutyourpresentjob?很高兴听你这么说!能不能请你谈一谈目前的工作?A:I’maheadbrokerinalargeinternationalcompany.Idealwithclientsonadailybasis,handlingallaspectsoftheiraccountspersonally.我在一个很大的国际公司做经纪领班。我每天都跟客户打交道,全面处理他们的私人帐户。B:Whydoyouthinkyou’retherightcandidateforthisposition?为什么你认为你是这个职位的最好人选?A:Ihavealotofexperienceinthestockmarket.AndIenjoyworkingwithpeople.Asamatteroffact,inmycurrentjobI’minchargeofateamofeightbrokers.我在股票市场上有丰富的经验。我喜欢与人交往。事实上,目前的工作中我负责一个由八个经纪人组成的团队。B:Well,youmightbejustthepersonwe’vebeenlookingfor.Doyouhaveanyquestions?或许你就是我们要找的人。请问你有什么问题吗?A:Yes.IfIwerehired,howmanyaccountswouldIbehandling?是的。如果我被雇用,我管理几个帐号?B:You’dbeworkingwithtwootherheadbrokers.Inotherwords,you’dbehandlingaboutathirdofourclients.你将与另外两个经纪领班一起工作。换句话说,你要管理我们三分之一的客户。A:AndwhomwouldIreportto?我的上司是谁?B:Directlytome.我是你的直接领导。A:Isee.Whatkindofbenefitpackagedoyouoffer?我明白了。你们提供什么样的福利?B:Twoweeksofpaidvacationinyourfirstyearofemployment.Ibelieveyou’realsoeligibleformedicalanddentalinsurance.Butthisissomethingyoushoulddiscusswithourpersonneldepartment.Doyouhaveanyotherquestions?雇用第一年有两周的有薪假期。我相信你还有医疗和牙科保险。但你最好与我们的人事部门谈论这些事情。还有别的问题吗?A:No,notatthemoment.现在没有。B:Well,I’llhavetodiscussyourapplicationwithmycolleagues,andwe’llgetbacktoyouearlynextweek.我要与我的同事们讨论一下你的申请,我们下星期初就给你答复。A:OK,thanks.Itwasverynicetomeetyou.好的,谢谢。很高兴跟你见面。B:Itwasnicemeetingyou,too,andthanksforcomingintoday.我也很高兴见到你,谢谢你今天到这里来。额外成就感面视英语application请求;申请;申请表*Ifyou’reinterestedinthisposition,sendinyourapplication.如果你对这个工作感兴趣,那就把申请表交上来。*Isentanapplicationtwoweeksagobutstillhaven’theardanything.我两周前寄出去的简历到现在也没回音。resume履历;个人简历*Wouldyoupleasehelpmewithmyresume?你能帮我写简历吗?*Yourresumeisveryimpressive.你的简历给人印象深刻。communicationskills沟通能力*Ihaveexcellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.我有很好的口头和书面表达能力。*Goodcommunicationskillsareveryusefulinbusinessmatters.良好的沟通能力在商业事务中很有用。8、FirstDayataNewJob上班第一天(1)MakinganIntroduction介绍A:Hi,I’mCindyJones.AndyoumustbeTom.你好,我叫辛迪·琼斯。你一定是汤姆。B:Yes,TomSmith.Nicetomeetyou.是的,我是汤姆·史密斯。很高兴认识你。A:Letmeintroduceyoutoeveryone.Kim,I’dlikeyoutomeetournewcolleague.让我来给你介绍一下。金姆,来见一下我们的新同事。C:Oh,hello,I’mKimLee.Goodtomeetyou.你好,我叫金姆·李。很高兴认识你。B:Hi,I’mTomSmith.你好,我叫汤姆·史密斯。C:Wherewillyoubeworking?你在哪个部门上班?B:Intheinternationalsalesdivision.在国际销售部。C:Oh,rightnextdoor.We’llbeseeingalotofeachotherthen.Let’shavelunchsometime.噢,就在隔壁。那我们会经常碰面的。有时间我们一起吃午饭吧。B:Thatsoundsgreat.那好呀。A:LetmeintroduceyoutoJimnow.He’sthemanagerofourdivision.现在让我给你介绍一下吉姆,他是我们部门的经理。D:Hey,youmustbeTom.We’vebeenexpectingyou.I’mJimMiller.你好,你一定是汤姆了,我们一直在等你呢。我的名字叫吉姆·米乐。B:Nicetomeetyou.很高兴认识你。D:Welcomeaboard.We’relikeabigfamilyhere.Ifyouneedanythingjustask.欢迎你加入我们的行列。我们这里就像一个大家庭,如果你有什么事尽管开口。B:Thanksforthewarmwelcome.谢谢大家的热情欢迎。(2)NewJob新工作的开始A:So,howwastrafficthismorning?今天早上的交通怎么样?B:Notbadatall.Ittookmeonlytwentyminutestogethere.Bytheway,Iwaswonderingaboutmyhours.Iarrivedhereat9:00today.WoulditbebetterifIcameearlier?不算太坏。我只用了20分钟就到了这里。顺便问一下,我还不知道我们的工作时间呢。我今天9点到的。是不是要提早一点呢?A:Yes.Wouldyoumindgettingherearound8:30?Weusuallyhaveourmanagersmeetingat9:00.是的。八点半左右来你不会介意吧。我们通常在9点钟召开经理会。B:Noproblem.Andwhendoyouusuallyleave,5:00?没问题。你通常什么时候离开,五点?A:Well,weusuallyleavewhenthework’sdone.Sometimesthat’s6:00orevenlater.Let’splayitbyear.通常是工作完成了,我们就离开。有时候到6点或更晚。咱们看着办吧。B:Surething.Andonemorething.Couldyoutellmehowthetelephoneworks?那没问题。另外还有一件事,你能告诉我怎么使用电话吗?A:Sure.Dial9foranoutsideline,andthenthenumberyouarecalling.Ifyouwanttocontactanyoneintheoffice,justdialtheirextension.当然可以。打外线时先拨9,然后再拨电话号码。如果是和公司里的人通话只要拨他们的分机号码就行了。B:OK.Thanksforyourhelp.好。谢谢你的帮助。额外成就感办公室英语manager经理;管理人员*Imustfindoutwhatmymanagerwantsmetodotoday.我得弄清楚今天经理要让我做什么。*Igetalonggreatwiththenewmanager.我跟新上任的经理相处很好。division部门;分区*Therearethirtypeopleinmydivision.Weallworkonediting.我们部门有30个人,都做编辑。*Iwanttotransfertothecustomerservicedivision.我想调到客户服务部。A:IworkforIBM.我在IBM工作。B:Whatdivisiondoyouworkin?你在哪个部门?fax传真*Noonemailsletterstoday;everyonejustsendsfaxes.现在没有人写信了,如今个个都发传真。*Couldyoufaxmethedetailstomorrowmorning?你明天早上把详细情况给我传真过来好吗?dial电话拨号*Forlongdistancecalls,dial1first.打长途电话先拨1。*IwanttocallAmericawiththisIPcard.WhatdoIhavetodialfirst?我想用这张IP卡打美国长途,我该先拨什么号?超级短语playitbyear随机应变;看着办*Therearenosetworkinghours;we’llplayitbyear.我们没有规定的工作时间,看情况而定。*Idon’thaveanyspecialplansfortheholiday.I’mjustgoingtoplayitbyear.我假期没什么安排。到时看着办。9、AnImportantMeeting重要会议A:Hello,Jim.Howareyoudoing?喂,吉姆,你好吗?B:Fine!Andyourself?很好!你呢?A:Can’tcomplain.Didyouhavetimetolookatmyproposal?Ithinkit’sgoingtobehelpful.没什么可抱怨的,你抽空看我的建议书了吗?我想它对公司会大有帮助的。B:No,notreally.Canwegooveritnow?Ihavesometime.还没呢。我们现在可以看一下吗?我现在有时间。A:Sure.I’vebeentryingtocomeupwithsomenewproductionandadvertisingstrategies.Firstofall,ifwewanttostaycompetitive,weneedtomodernizeourfactory.Newequipmentislongoverdue.We’rebehindthetimes.当然可以。我在考虑推出一些新产品和广告策略。首先我们如果要保持竞争力的话,就需要使我们的工厂现代化。我们早就应该添置新设备了,那些早已过时。B:Howmuchwillthatcost?Wehavetothinkaboutourbudgetyouknow.费用是多少?我们必须要考虑财政预算。A:Wehaveseveraloptionsrangingfromonehundredthousanddollarsallthewayuptohalfamillion.我们有几种选择,从10万美元到50万美元都有。B:OK.We’llhavetodiscussthesecostswithfinance.我们得跟财务部门讨论这些开支。A:Weshouldalsoconsiderhumanresources.I’vebeentalkingtopersonnelaswellasourstaffatthefactories.Weneedsomenewpeople.我们同时还要考虑人力资源问题。我已经跟人事部与工厂职员谈过了。我们需要些新人。B:What’sthepicture?情况怎么样?A:We’llprobablyhavetohirethreeorfourengineerstohelpusmodernizethefactory.我们可能得雇用三至四个工程师,来帮助我们实现工厂现代化。B:Whataboutadvertising?广告的事怎么办?A:Marketinghassomeinterestingideasfortelevisioncommercials.Theyreallyseempowerful.市场部对电视广告的点子很有意思。他们好像能起到作用。B:TV—isn’tthatabittooexpensiveforus?What’swrongwithadvertisinginthepapers,asusual?电视对我们来说是不是太贵了一点?像往常一样在报上打广告有什么不好呢?A:Quitefrankly,it’sjustnotenoughanymore.Weneedtobemoreaggressiveinordertokeepaheadofourcompetitors.Thisis21stcentury.坦白地说吧,这太不够劲了。我们必须加强攻势,才能走在竞争对手的前面。这可是21世纪了。B:Willwebeabletoaffordallthis?I’mnotsosure.我们能付得起这么多钱吗?我不是很有把握。A:Well,I’lllookintoit,butIthinkhighercostswillbejustified.Theseinvestmentswillresultinhigherprofitsforourcompany.嗯,我调查一下吧,但我认为多花一点钱是值得的。这样的投资将使我们公司获得更高的利润。B:We’llhavetolookatthesefiguresmoreclosely.Havefinancedrawupabudgetfortheseinvestments.我们得仔细看看这些数据。让财务部起草一份投资预算。A:Willdo.Thanksforyourtime.行,谢谢你抽出时间来跟我讨论。额外成就感商务英语equipment设备*Youneedtherightequipmentforthejob.你需要适当的办公设备。*Thisairplaneisfittedwiththemostmodernequipmentavailable.这架飞机所装配的设备是目前最现代化的。modernize使现代化;更新*Ourequipmentisold;weneedtomodernize.我们的设备太陈旧了,需要更新。*WeplantocompletelymodernizeourcompanybeforeChinaenterstheWTO.我们准备在中国加入WTO之前使公司全部实现现代化。competitive竞争的;有竞争力的*Inordertostaycompetitivewithothercompanies,wemustmodernizeourproduction.为了保持在市场上的竞争力,我们必须要更新产品。*Theimportandexportbusinessisverycompetitive.进出口行业竞争非常激烈。budget预算*Wehaveenoughmoneyfortelevisionadvertisementinourbudget.我们的预算中有足够的资金用于做电视广告。*Wehavetobudgetourtimecarefullybecauseweonlyhaveafewdays.我们只有几天时间,所以要好好调配时间。口语要素★Can’tcomplain.挺好的,没什么可抱怨的。★We’rebehindthetimes.我们落伍/过时了。★What’sthepicture?情况怎么样?★I’mnotsosure.我不是很有把握。★I’lllookintoit.我来调查一下。★Willdo.行。★Thanksforyourtime.谢谢你抽出时间来。10、OnthePhone打电话(1)SocialCall社交电话A:Hello?喂?B: Hi,isJanethere?喂,简在吗?A:MayIaskwho’scalling?请问是哪位?B:ThisisMartin.我是马丁。A:Holdon,I’llgether.等等,我去叫他。B:Thanks.谢谢。C:Hello?喂?B:Hi,Jane,thisisMartin.Howareyoudoing?喂,简,我是马丁。你好吗?C:I’mgreat,howareyou?很好,你好吗?B:Fine.Iwaswonderingifyou’dliketogoouttodinnertonight?很好。你今天晚上想不想跟我出去吃饭?C:Thatwouldbeterrific.Whereshouldwego?好啊。去哪儿?B:Ithoughtwecouldtrythatnewplaceonthecornerbyyourapartmentbuilding.我想我们可以去你住处拐角处的那个新开的饭馆。C:Goodidea.Whattimeshouldwemeet?好。咱们什么时间见面?B:Whydon’tIcomepickyouupataround7:00?我7点左右来接你怎么样?C:I’llbeready!那我等你!(2)BusinessCall公务电话A:LiYangCrazyEnglishCompany,goodmorning.早上好,李阳疯狂英语公司。B:Goodmorning.MayIspeaktoAndrewZhang,plase.早上好。请找一下安德鲁·张。A:I’msorry,Mr.Zhangisinameetingatthemoment.Canhecallyouback?对不起,张先生在开会.可以让他给你回电话吗?B:Surething.当然可以。A:CanIhaveyournameandnumber,please.请把你的名字和电话号码给我。B:Yes,thisisPeterChenfromBeijing.I’mat87367059.好的,我是北京的彼得·陈。我的号码是:87367059。A:I’llhavehimcallyourightback.我让他很快给你回电话。B:Thanks.谢谢。A:Mr.Chen,please.请找陈先生。B:I’msorry,Mr.Chenjuststeppedawayfromhisdesk.MayItakeamessage?对不起,陈先生刚好走开了。要给他留言吗?A:WouldyouaskhimtocallMr.ZhangfromLiYangCrazyEnglishCompany?请叫他给李阳疯狂英语公司的张先生打个电话好吗?B:MayIaskwhatthisisinreferenceto?可以问问是关于什么事情吗?A:I’mjustreturninghiscall.我是回他的电话。B:OK.I’llgivehimthemessage.好的。我会转告他。A:Thanks.Good-bye.谢谢。再见。额外成就感电话英语message留言*CanIleaveamassageforTom?我可以给汤姆留言吗?*Pleasetakemyphonemessagesforme.I’mgoingtobeoutoftheofficeforawhile.请帮我记一下电话留言。我要出去一会。callback再打来电话*TellKimI’llcallherbacktenminuteslater.我十分钟后再给金姆打电话。*I’msobusyrightnowIcan’treallytalk.I’mgoingtohavetocallyoubacklater.我现在很忙,不能跟你多说。一会再打电话给你。returnacall回电话*Ihaven’tspokentoheryet;shewon’treturnmycalls.我还没跟她说上话呢,她不肯给我回电话。*Idon’tknowwhattimewe’releavingtomorrow.I’mstillwaitingforJimtoreturnmycall.我不知道明天几点走。我还在等吉姆给我回电话。holdon稍等,不要挂电话*Don’thangup.Holdon,I’llgethim.别挂电话。等一下,我去找他。*I’mnotsureifIhavetheinformationyouneed.HoldonforaminuteandI’lllook.我不能确定这有没有你想要的信息。别挂电话,我帮你查一下。11、EatingOut外出用餐(1)MakingaReservation预约订餐A:GreeneryCafe.您好,绿茵阁。B:Hi,I’dliketomakedinnerreservationsfor7:30tonight.你好,我想预定今天晚上7:30的晚餐座位。A:We’reallbookedat7:30.Howabout8:00or8:30?我们7:30的座席都订光了。8:00或8:30怎么样?B:8:00isfine.8:00可以。A:Forhowmany?多少个人?B:Therewillbetwoofus.两个。A:What’syournameandnumber,please?请告诉我您的姓名和电话号码。B:Zhao.Mynumberis86657152.我姓赵。电话是86657152。A:So,that’satablefortwoat8:00p.m.Welookforwardtoseeingyou,Mr.Zhao.两人一桌,晚上八点。赵先生,我们恭候您的光临。(2)Ordering点菜A:Wehaveafewspecialsonthemenuthisevening.Firstthere’salovelysteakservedwithpotatoes.Andwehaveadeliciousshrimpdishinagarlicsauceservedoverrice.我们今天晚上有几个特色菜。首先是上等牛排加马铃薯。另外有喷香的蒜蓉虾饭。B:Whichonewouldyourecommend?那你推荐哪一个?A:Ithinkthesteakisthebestthingonthemenu.我认为牛排是菜单上最好的菜。B:OK.I’llhavethatthen.那好。我就要牛排。A:Howwouldyoulikeyoursteak?你的牛排要怎么做?B:Mediumrare.中熟。/六分熟。A:Anythingtodrink?要喝点什么吗?B:Whatkindofbeerdoyouhave?你们有什么样的啤酒?A:BlueGirl,Tiger,andPearlRiver.蓝妹、虎啤和珠江。B:APearlRiver,please.请来一瓶珠江啤酒。A:Sure.好的。B:Actually,I’dratherhavecarrotsthanpotatoeswithmysteak.我想在牛排里放胡罗卜而不要马铃薯。A:I’llcheckwiththechef,butI’msurethatwon’tbeaproblem.我要问一下厨师,不过我相信不会有问题的。B:Great.Thanksforhelpingmeout.太好了。谢谢你。(3)Checking买单A:Wouldyoulikesomecoffeeordessert?你要不要来点咖啡或甜点?B:Icouldgoforsomecoffee.Andyou?我想来点咖啡。你呢?C:Nothingforme,thanks.我什么都不要,谢谢。B:Check,please.买单。A:Rightaway.马上就来。额外成就感饭店英语reservation预约*CanImakeareservationfor5peopleatseventonight?我能不能预约一个今晚7点钟5个人的桌位?*Imadereservationsfordinnertonighttocelebrateyourpromotion.我今晚为你定了一桌菜,来庆祝你的升迁。specials特色佳肴;特价菜*Doyouhaveanyspecialsfortonight?今晚有没有什么特色菜?*Doyouknowwhatyouwanttoorder,orwouldyouliketohearthespecials?你准备好点什么了吗?要不要我介绍一些特色菜?check结帐,买单*Excuseme,canwehavethecheck,please.对不起,我们可以买单了吗?*Youcanpaythecheckonyourwayout.你可以出去的时候结帐。12、GoingtotheDoctor’s看病(1)MakinganAppointment预约A:I’dliketomakeanappointmenttoseeDr.Smith.我想跟史密斯医生约个时间。B:Isitanemergency?是急诊吗?A:Yes,Ihaveaterriblestomachache.是的,我胃疼得厉害。B:Inthatcase,howaboutthisafternoonat3:00?这样的话,今天下午3点来好吗?A:Fine.MynameisCindyJones.好。我叫辛迪·琼斯。B:Haveyoubeenherebefore?你以前来过这儿吗?A:No.Ihaven’t.没有。B:Whoreferredyoutous?是谁告诉你来我们这儿的?A:Myneighbor,TomJohnson.我的邻居汤姆·约翰逊。(2)SeeingaDoctor看病A:I’mheretoseeDr.Smith.我来见史密斯医生。B:Yourname?你叫什么名字?A:CindyJones.辛迪·琼斯。B:Ah,yes.Pleasefilloutthisform,withyourname,address,andphonenumber.Doyouhavehealthinsurance?噢,对了。请填一下这张表,填上你的名字、地址和电话号码。你有医疗保险吗?A:No,willthatbeaproblem?没有,这会不会是个问题?B:Idon’tthinkso.Stayhere,Dr.Smithwillberightwithyou.我想不会。在这儿等着,史密斯医生很快就会来的。C:Whatseemstobetheproblem?有什么地方不舒服吗?A:Well,Iwokeuptodaywithaterriblepaininmystomach.我今天一早起来就胃疼得厉害。C:Liedown.DoesithurtwhenIpresshere?躺下。我压这儿的时候痛不痛?A:Alittlebit.有一点疼。C:Haveyoubeentakinganymedication?你吃过什么药吗?A: No.还没有。C:Doyouhaveafever?发烧吗?A:No,Idon’tthinkso.不,我想我不发烧。C:I’llgiveyouaprescriptionthatshouldgetridoftheproblem.Takethisandifyoudon’tfeelbetterinafewdayscallme.我给你开个处方,应该能治好你的病。如果这药吃几天还不见效的话,就告诉我。A:Thankyou,doctor.谢谢你,医生。额外成就感医疗英语swollen肿胀的*Myfeetaresoswollenthatmyshoesdon’tfit.我的脚肿得连鞋都穿不上了。*Ihavesomanyswollenanditchymosquitobites.我被蚊子咬了这么多包,又肿又痒。allergic过敏的*Areyouallergictoanymedications?你对什么药物过敏吗?*I’mallergictopenicillin.我对青霉素过敏。emergency紧急情况;急诊*Ifthereisanemergency,dial120.如果有紧急情况的话,请拨120。*LeavemeanumberwhereIcanreachyouincaseofanemergency.给我留个电话,万一有什么紧急情况可以找到你。13、ShoppingforMedicine买药A:Hi,Kim.Ihaven’tseenyouinages.你好,金姆。好久不见了。B:Sara,hi,how’sitgoing?Ihavetopickupsomecoughmedicineformyhusband.Hehasabadcough.莎拉,你好吗?我来给我丈夫抓点咳嗽药。他咳嗽得很厉害,A:Howaboutthisonehere?It’llhelphimsleep.这个怎么样?对他的睡眠有好处。B:Letmesee.$15.99?!Whatarip-off!让我看看。15.99元?!简直是敲诈!A:Thisoneischerryflavoredandwon’tcausedrowsiness.这个是樱桃味,而且不会让人打瞌睡。B:I’lltakethat.AndIneedtogetsomeaspirin,too.我要那个吧。我还要一些阿斯匹林。A:Ihavetogetthisprescriptionformyson.Hehasacoldaswell.我要给儿子抓药。他也感冒了。B:I’msorrytohearthat.Wouldyouliketogetsomecoffeeafterwardsandcatchuponthings?真是太不巧了。办完事后要不要来喝杯咖啡我们聊聊?A:I’dloveto,butIpromisedmysonI’dbehomerightaway.He’sreallynotfeelingwellandIlefthimhomealone.我当然乐意。但我答应过儿子马上回去的。他病得很厉害,我把他一个人留在家里。B:Well,maybesomeothertime.I’llgiveyouacall.好吧,或许可以另外再找时间。我会给你打电话的。A:Yes,pleasedo.Bye.Andgivemybesttoyourhusband.Ihopehefeelsbettertoo!好,一定要打。再见。代我向你丈夫问好。希望他快点好起来。B:Iwill.Catchyoulater!我会的。以后再聊。A:Excuseme,sir.Ihaveaprescriptiontofill.对不起先生,我要配药。B:Wouldyouprefertabletsorliquidform?你要药片还是要汤药?A:Tablets,please.药片。B:Hereyougo.Takethemthreetimesadayrightaftermeals.给你。每日三餐后服用。A:Thanksalot.多谢了。B:Andremember,there’sarefillonthisprescription.记住,这个配方还要配一次。额外成就感医药英语prescription处方*Thedoctorgavemeaprescriptionforsomemedicine.医生给我开了个去抓药的处方。*Idon’tthinkthisprescriptionisstrongenough.我觉得这个处方药力不够。refill新补充物,替换物*I’vefinishedallthesepills;Ihavetogetarefill.这些药都吃完了,我得再去抓点药。*Refillsonallsoftdrinksarefree.软饮料免费续杯。drowsiness睡意;困倦*Sincesomemedicinescausedrowsiness,it’sbestnottodrivewhiletakingthem.因为有些药会使人产生睡意,所以吃了药最好不要开车。flavor味道;风味*Medicinesusedtotastebad,butnowtheycomeinmanydifferentflavorssuchasmint,cherry,andchocolate.以前的药很难吃,但现在药物有很多种口味,像薄荷味、樱桃味和巧克力味。*Whatisyourfavoriteflavoroficecream?你最喜欢吃什么口味的冰淇淋?14、Shopping购物(1)BuyingSomething买东西A:CanIhelpyou?有什么需要我帮忙吗?B:Yes,I’mlookingforsomethingtowear.是的,我想买衣服。A:Whatsizedoyouwear,Ma’am?太太,您穿多大号的衣服?B:Medium,aneightoraten.中码,8号或10号。A:Letmeshowyouwhatwehave.Thisdressisverybeautiful.It’sthelatestfashion.Andhere’sagreenjacketthatmatches.让我给你看看我们这的衣服。这条裙子非常漂亮,是最新时装。这件绿色上衣正好相配。B:Green?Noway!Whataboutthisskirthere?绿色?那不行!这条裙子怎么样?A:Goodchoice.It’smadeofpuresilk.Thissilkblousewouldgowithitverywell.这条不错。这是真丝的。这件丝绸衫衣跟它配起来非常合适。B:Letmetryiton.Where’sthedressingroom?让我试试吧。试衣室在哪儿?A:Rightoverhere.就在那边。B:Thanks.谢谢。(2)ReturningSomething退货A:Iboughtthesepantsheretheotherday,butthey’retoobig.I’dliketoreturnthem.这裤子是我几天前买的,太大了,我想把它退了。B:Doyouhaveyourreceiptwithyou?收据你带来了吗?A:Sure,hereyougo.当然了,在这儿。B:Sir,thesepantswereonsale.Wedon’ttakereturnsonsaleitems.先生,这些裤子是减价卖的。减价卖的东西不能退。A:Howaboutastorecredit?给我信用记帐怎么样?B:I’mafraidtherearenoreturnsatallonsalemerchandise.I’msorry,thereisnothingwecando.我想减价卖的东西根本就不能退的。对不起,我们没办法。额外成就感购物英语fashion时尚;流行*SomepeoplecareaboutwearingthelatestfashionbutIdon’t.一些人爱赶时髦,但我不这样。dressingroom试衣室*Youareonlyallowed4itemsinthedressingroomatatime.你一次只能带到试衣间4件衣服。return退货;退款*Thisshirtistootight.IhopeIcanreturnit.这件衬衫太紧了。我想把它退了。*Weonlyacceptreturnsforthirtydaysafterthepurchase.我们这里的货物在卖出后30天内可以退货。receipt收据;发票*Alwayskeepthereceiptsofeverythingyoubuy.买东西的收据都要保存。*Ifyouhavethereceipt,Icangiveyouacashrefund.你有发票的话,我可以把现金退还给你。15、AtthePostOffice在邮局A:Goodmorning.I’dliketenairmailstamps,please.早上好。我要买十枚航空邮票。B:That’s50centsastamp.Anythingelse?每枚5毛。还要别的吗?A:Yes,thisletterneedstogobyregisteredmail.是的,这封信要寄挂号。B:Where’sitgoing?寄哪儿?A:TotheNewYorkStateDepartmentofTaxation.纽约州税务部。B:You’llwanttomakesurethatgetsthereontime!Filloutthisformandsignatthebottom.你可不想让这封信迟到了!填好这张表,然后在下面签字。A:Hereyougo.Howmuchwillthatbe?给。多少钱?B:OK,that’s29centsforthestampand$2.00tosenditbyregisteredmail.Isthatit?邮票是2毛9,挂号信2块。就这些吗?A:Notreally.Thenextthingonmylistisamoneyorder.不,还有。我还要买张汇票。B:Letmefillouttheorderform.Whoistheaddressee?让我把表填好。收件人是谁?A:EnglishLanguageTextbooks.英语教科书。B:Andtheaddress?地址是?A:2505thAvenueNewYork,NewYork12644.纽约第五大街250号,邮编纽约12644。B:Andtheamountofthemoneyorder?汇票金额多少?A:$15.7515.75元B:Wecharge$1.50permoneyorder,soitcomesto$17.25total.Anythingelseonyourlist?每张汇票我们收费1.5元,合计是17.25元。你单子上还有别的吗?A:Onemorething.Thisletterisurgent.What’sthebestwaytosendit?还有,这封信很紧急。怎么寄最快?B:Ifyousenditexpressmailit’llbe$9.7forthefirst12ounces.如果你寄特快专递,12盎司收费9.70元。A:Fine.It’sonlyaletter,itdoesn’tweighmuch.好的。只不过一封信,不会有多重的。B:Fillouttheform,andputtheletterinsidethisexpressmailenvelope.填好这个表,把信放在这个特快专递信封里。A:Thanks.That’sall.You’vebeenabighelp.谢谢。就这些了。你帮了我大忙。B:Now,here’sthebadnews:yourtotalis$34.我要告诉你个坏消息了,你总共要付34元钱。额外成就感邮政英语registeredmail挂号信*Whenyousendaletterviaregisteredmail,theaddresseemustsignforit.你要是寄挂号信的话,收件人一定要签收。*Pleasesendyourapplicationbyregisteredmail.请把你的申请寄挂号信。moneyorder汇票*Theydon’ttakechecks,cash,orcreditcards,theyonlyacceptmoneyorders.他们既不收支票、现金,也不收信用卡,只收汇票。*It’smuchsafertosendamoneyorderthancashthroughthemail.寄汇票比寄现金安全多了。urgent紧急的,紧迫的*It’surgent,itmustbethereby10:00a.m.tomorrow!这个很紧急,明天早上10点之前必须要到!*IhaveanurgentproblemthatIneedtotalktoyouabout.我有点急事要跟你谈。expressmail特快专递*Expressmailisthefastestwaytosendaletter.寄信最快的方式就是寄特快专递。16、AFunNight快乐的一晚A:Mr.Wilson,I’dlikeyoutomeetmywife,Joan.威尔逊先生,让我给您介绍我的太太琼。B:Verynicetomeetyou.Thisisawonderfulparty.很高兴认识您。这个聚会好极了。A:Nicetomeetyou.I’mgladyou’reenjoyingyourself.有幸认识您。很高兴您玩得开心。B:Wouldyoulikesomethingtodrink?要不要喝点什么?A:Yes,I’llhaveaglassofwhitewine.Thankyou.给我来一杯白葡萄酒吧。谢谢。B:Therearesomesnacksoverhere.Pleasetrysome.这儿有些小吃。请尝尝。A:Mmm.They’redelicious.Whatrecipedidyouuse?啊,真好吃。您怎么做的?B:Well,it’sasecret!Toobadyourwifecouldn’tjoinustonight.Iunderstandshehadtoleavetownonbusiness.这是秘密!您太太今晚不能来真是太遗憾了。我知道她要出差。A:Yes,unfortunately.是的,真太不巧了。B:Sothatleavesonlyyoutotakecareofyourson?这样就只留下您照看儿子了。B:Weusedtohaveababy–sitter,butnowhe’soldenoughtostayhomealone.我们以前有个保姆,但现在孩子大了,可以自己在家了。A:Howoldishe?他多大了?B:Fourteen.14岁。A:Wheredoeshegotoschool?他在哪儿上学?B:He’satJFKHighSchool.在JFK中学。A:Whatacoincidence.Ouryoungestgoestoschoolthereaswell.She’llgraduatethisspring.真是太巧了。我们最小的女儿也在那上学。她今年春天毕业。B:Doesyourdaughteralreadyknowwhatshewantstodoaftergraduation?您女儿毕业后想干什么呢?A:She’sthinkingaboutgoingtoBostonUniversity.她想去波士顿大学。B:Oh,Bostonissuchawonderfulcityforyoungpeople.Asamatteroffact,Iwenttherejustlastweekend.噢,波士顿对年轻人来说真是个绝妙的城市。其实我上个周末刚去过那儿。A:Sodidwe.我们也去了。B:You’rekidding!Whatdidyoudothere?真的?你们去那儿做什么?A:Wejuststoppedfordinneronourwaybackfromaskiingtrip.我们滑雪回来在那儿停留吃晚饭。B:Hownice!Iusedtogoskiingallthetime,butnowIjustdon’tseemtofindthetime.Wheredidyousayyouwent?真棒!我过去常去滑雪,现在好像老没时间。你说你们去哪儿来着?A:Toasmall,cozyplaceinVermont.Youshouldjoinussometime.去了佛蒙特州一个小巧安逸的地方。你有时间可以跟我们一块去。B:I’dloveto.好啊。A:Sotellus,howdoyoulikelifeinNewYork?你觉得纽约的生活怎么样?B:It’squiteanadjustment.Mywifeandsonareadaptingquitewell,though.很多东西需要适应。我太太和儿子都很能适应的。A:Andwhataboutyou?那你呢?B:Betweenyouandme,Ijustcan’tgetusedtocitylife.这只在你我之间说,我对城市生活就是不习惯。额外成就感舞会英语wine葡萄酒;酒*Wouldyoulikeredorwhitewine?你是喝红酒还是白酒?*IalwaysliketotakeabottleofwineasagiftwhenI’minvitedtosomeone’shomefordinner.我每次应邀请去别人家吃饭时,总爱带瓶酒作礼物。recipe烹饪法*Youhavetogivemeyourrecipeforthesecucumbernoodles.你要告诉我怎么做黄瓜面条。*Canyouwritedowntherecipeforthisdish?It’sdelicious.你能把这道菜的做法写下来吗?太好吃了。coincidence巧合;一致*Ican’tbelieveyougrewupinBeijingaswell.Whatacoincidence!我简直不敢相信你也在北京长大。真是太巧了!*Wemeteachotherbycoincidence.我们碰巧遇到了。adapt使适应*It’shardformetogetusedtothecity,butmysonisadaptingwell.我很难适应城市的生活,但是我的儿子倒适应得蛮快。*DoyouthinkitwillbeeasytoadapttolifeinAmerica?你认为我会很快适应美国的生活吗?17、PlansfortheWeekend周末活动(1)GoingonaPicnic野炊A:Whatagreatday!Hey,Tom,doyouwanttogotothebeachthisweekend?天气真好呀!嘿,汤姆,这个周末想去海滩吗?B:Yeah,that’sagreatidea.MaybeSaraandJohnwouldliketocomealong.噢,太棒了。或许莎拉和约翰也想跟我们一块去。A:Idoubtit.They’renotseeingeachotheranymore.不见得。他们已经吹了。B:You’rekidding.你说的是真的吗?A:No,theysplituplastweek.Weshouldpackbeachtowelsandsunscreen.不骗你,他们上周分手了。我们应带上浴巾和防晒剂。B:Whathappened?发生了什么事?A:Idon’treallyknow.Maybewecouldhaveapicnic.Whatdoyouthink?Shouldwetakesomefood?我真的不知道。或许我们可以搞野餐。你觉得怎么样?我们要带些什么食品?B:Ican’tbelieveSaraandJohn.Ialwaysthoughtthey’dgetmarriedoneofthesedays.Whatashame!我真不相信莎拉和约翰会这样。我总认为他们有一天就要结婚。太遗憾了。A:Getoverit.It’snotliketheywereamatchmadeinheaven.Let’stakesodasandsandwiches.得了吧。他们也说不上是天生的一对。咱们还要带一些苏打水和三明治。B:Sodasandsandwiches?Whatareyoutalkingabout?苏打水和三明治?你到底在说什么呀?A:Aboutourpicnicatthebeach.Haveyoubeenlisteningtome?我们的海滩野餐。你是不是在听我说话呀?(2)Golfing打高尔夫A:Sogladyoucouldmakeittotheclubtoday.Areyoureadytoplaygolf?很高兴你今天能来俱乐部打高尔夫球。准备好了吗?B:IfIwereanymoreready,youwouldn’tstandachance.我要是准备得再好一点的话,你就没戏了。A: Isthatso?Whatdoyousay,loserpaysforlunchattheclub?真的吗?谁输了就在俱乐部请客吃午饭怎么样?B:Soundsgood.I’mlookingforwardtotheexercise.可以。我正盼着运动运动呢。A:Doyouhaveallyourclubs?你的球棒全都带来了吗?B:Yup.Wow,whatanamazingcourse!是的。啊,这个场子太棒了。额外成就感splitup分手;离婚*Thetwosplitupandwenttheirseparateways.他们两人分道扬镳,各奔东西。*Theycouldn’tgetalong,sotheysplitup.他们合不来,就分手了。getover克服;恢复*You’llsoongetoveryourshyness.你很快就会克服羞怯心理的。*Ittookmealongtimetogetovermyfirstgirlfriend.过了好久我才把第一个女朋友忘掉。standachance有希望;有可能*Ourteamstillstandsachanceofwinningthegame.在这场比赛中我队还有获胜的希望。*Youdon’tstandachanceofgettingacceptedtoBeijingUniversity.你考不上北京大学。lookingforwardto盼望;期望*I’mlookingforwardtohearingfromyousoon.我盼着早日收到你的来信。*I’mlookingforwardtomeetingyouintheUS.我盼望着在美国见到你。*I’mlookingforwardtoworkingwithyou.我盼着跟你一起工作。18、ThanksgivingDay感恩节A:Hi,Jim,longtimenosee.嘿,吉姆,好久没见了。B:Ben!What’snew?本,怎么样?A:Nothingmuch.不怎么样。B:HowwasyourThanksgiving?感恩节过得如何?A:Oh,itwasgreat—Isleptlate.噢,过得很好。我睡了个大懒觉。B:SodidI.Wedidn’thavelunchtillthree.我也睡懒觉了。我们到3点才吃中午饭。A:ItookmylittlesistertoseetheThanksgivingDayparadebeforedinner.Shelovedit.Thenwehadabigfamilydinneraroundsix.晚饭前我带我的小妹去看了感恩节游行。她很喜欢看游行。我们一大家子人6点左右吃了顿团圆饭。B:Whocame?AnyoneIknow?都有谁来了?有我认识的人吗?A:Well,myoldersisterandherhusbandcameforthewholeweekend.Youmetheracoupleofyearsago,remember?And,ofcourse,mystepbrothersstoppedbyfordinneronThursday,andsodidmyauntsanduncles,withalltheirkids.Theoldestisonlynine.Ihadtoplaygamesalldaylong.我姐姐和她丈夫来度周末。你几年前见过她,记得吗?当然,我的继兄弟星期四来吃晚饭了。我的伯母伯父带着孩子也来了。他们最大的才9岁。我一整天都得陪着他们玩游戏。B:Whatadrag!So,how’syoursisterdoing?Ihaven’tseenherinages.真没劲。那你姐姐怎么样?我好长时间没见过她了。A:She’sfine.Sheloveshernewjob.她很好。她很喜欢她的新工作。B:Ididn’tknowshehadanewjob.我还不知道她换了新工作。A:NeitherdidI.Also,sheandMikejustboughtanewhouse.我也不知道呢。而且她和迈克刚买了一幢新房子。B:Iseethey’rereallygettingintomarriedlife.Anyway,wehadasmallThanksgiving.Justmyparents,mysister,andI.Mymommadeagreatdinner.看得出来她们真正陶醉于婚后生活了。不过,我的感恩节客人不多,就我父母、我妹妹和我。我妈做的晚餐非常可口。A:Oh,yeah–whatdidyouhave?是吗。都做了些什么呀?B:Well,turkey,ofcourse,butshemadethisgreatstuffingwithsausagesandapples.当然有火鸡了。她用腊肠和苹果做的馅特别好吃。A:Mmm.嗯。B:Yeah,Ireallypiggedout.我真是吃了个痛快。A:Jointheclub!Mystepmotherisn’tthebestcook.Buttheturkeywasgood.Ihadenoughtolastmealifetime.So,didyouwatchthegame?我们也如此!我继母也许不是最好的厨师,但火鸡确实做得不错。我吃得肚子撑破了天。那你看球赛了吗?B:Areyoukidding?Ofcourse.AndonabigscreenTV.Wejustboughtitlastweek.开玩笑?当然看了。大屏幕电视,我们上周才买的。A:Wow!NextThanksgiving,I’mcomingtoyourhouse.哇!下次感恩节我上你们家过。B:Hey,you’remissingthepoint!You’resupposedtobewithfamilyonThanksgiving.嘿,你这就不对了!感恩节应该跟家人一起过的。A:Iwillbe—withyourfamily!我会的——跟你的家人过!额外成就感stopby顺便拜访*MyfriendMikestoppedbyandhaddinnerwithuslastnight.昨晚我的朋友迈克顺便来访并留下来吃了晚饭。*Stopbymyhouseanytime.Wearealwayshome.随时到我家来玩。我们总是在家。pigout大吃特吃*WehadawonderfuldinnerlastnightandIpiggedout.我们昨晚吃了大餐,我大吃了一顿。*I’mstarving.Ican’twaittopigoutatdinnertonight.我饿死了。真恨不得马上就有晚饭可以大吃特吃。口语要素★Longtimenosee.好久不见。★What’snew?过得怎么样?★Nothingmuch.不怎么样。★Whatadrag!真没劲/真扫兴!★Ireallypiggedout.我真是吃了个痛快。★Areyoukidding?你开玩笑吧?ftp://218.195.64.31/李阳疯狂英语/李阳疯狂英语全套/疯狂英语突破对话/tpdh1A.mp3PAGE67
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