1、很经典的约会用语很经典的约会用语明天有空吧?一起吃顿中饭怎样?有空的话一起吃顿中饭如何?你想什么时候呢?我看星期四怎样?没问题。Do you have some time tomorrowYes, I do. 有啊。How about having lunch with meGood idea. 好主意。If youre free, how about lunchWhen did you have in mindI was thinking about ThursdayThat will be fine with me.Im calling to see if you would like t
2、o have lunch tomorrow. 我打电话给你,是想知道明天一起吃顿中饭怎样?Im sorry, but this week isnt very convenient for me. 对不起,这个星期我都不方便。Perhaps we van make it later. 那么,也许改天吧。That would be better. 好啊。Im calling to confirm our luncheon appointment. 我打电话来,是想确定一下我们约好吃饭的事。Its tomorrow at twelve oclock, right 是明天 12 点吧?Yes, tha
3、ts right. 是的,没错。Ill be there. 我会去的。Im sorry, but I have to cancel out luncheon appointment. 真抱歉,不过我不得不取消我们午餐的约会。I have pressing business to attend to. 我有紧急的事情要处理。我需要更改我们见面吃午饭的时间No problem. well make it later in the month. 没关系,这个月改天再说吧。I need to change the time we meet for lunch.What time would be go
4、od for youIll be about half an hour late.Good, Ill see you there at 12:30.什么时间你合适呢?我大概要慢半个小时。好的,十二点我会在那儿与你碰面。Ill get the check. 我来付帐No, let me pay this time. 不,这次由我付。No, I insist. 不,还是我来。Well, thank you very much. 好吧,那就谢谢你啦?This lunch is on me today,I think you got it last time.今天这顿饭算我请客。我记得上回也是你请的I
5、ts my pleasure. 我请得心里高兴。Thats very nice of you. 既然这样,那就多谢了Shall we split the check. 大家分摊吧?Why dont you let me pick it up. 就让我来付帐好了。Oh, thats not necessary. 啊,不必这样。I know its not necessary. I want to do it. 我知道不必这样,可是我愿付I really enjoyed the lunch. 这顿饭我吃得好高兴。Yes, lets do it again real soon. 是啊,让我们不久再一
6、起用餐吧。Ill be back in town next month. 我下个月会再回这里来。Apologizing 道歉Sometimes it is necessary to tell someone bad news gently.: Im afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth.B: Oh, dont worry about it.A: I want to apologize. Is there anything I can doB: Just forget about it. I never did like it anyway.: Im
7、 really sorry, but I seem to have misplaced your scarf.B: Oh, thats all right.A: Im very sorry. Can I get you another oneB: No. Forget about it. Its not important.: Im sorry, but I cant find the book you lent me.B: Thats OK.A: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one.B: No. Dont be silly
8、. I wouldnt dream of letting you do that.: I feel terrible, but Ive just broken your ashtray.B: Its nothing to get upset about.A: I dont know what to say. Id like to replace it.B: No. Its out of the question.Giving Compliments 赞美Friends often compliment one another on clothes, especially if the clot
9、hes are new. : What a beautiful sweater!B: Do you think it looks good on meA: Yes, and it goes beautifully with your pants.B: You wont believe it, but it was really cheap.A: I wish I could find one just like it.: I like your new coat.B: Do you think it fits OKA: Yes. It looks terrific!B: I bought it
10、 at half price.A: You were lucky to find it.: Thats a very nice jacket.B: Does it really look OKA: Yes, and I like the color too. It matches your hat.B: And I got it on sale.A: Thats incredible!: I love that shirt.B: Do you really like itA: Yes, it fits perfectly.B: It wasnt very expensive either.A:
11、 Thats amazing! It sure looks expensive.请人复述As long as you ask politely, most people do not mind repeating something you didnt hear or understand.: Im sorry, but I didnt catch what you said.B: I said, Do you want me to help youA: If youre sure youre not in a hurry, I can use a lttle help.B: Would yo
12、u like me to get you a cab: I beg your pardonB: I said, Do you need any helpA: Thats very nice of you. I guess I could use some help.B: Just tell me what youd like me to do.: What was thatB: I said, Is there anything I can doA: If its not too much trouble, I would like some help.B: Its no trouble at
13、 all. Ill carry this suitcase for you.: Excuse me I didnt hear what you said.B: I asked you if you wanted some help.A: If you wouldnt mind, I could use a hand.B: Ill get this Saying Thank You 道谢When someone invites you for dinner, you can bring flowers,candy or a bottle of wine. Sometimes people sen
14、d a thank you note to the host or hostess a few days after the event.: Id better be going.B: So soon Why dont you stay a little longerA: I wish I could, but its already late.B: Oh, its a shame that you have to leave.A: Thank you for a wonderful meal.B: Im glad you enjoyed it.: I really must be going
15、 now.B: But you just got here. Cant you stay a little longerA: Thats very nice of you, but I really cant.B: Well, its too bad that you have to go.A: Thanks very much. It was a great party!B: It was our pleasure.: I think its about time we got going.B: What Already Wont you have more coffeeA: Id love
16、 to, but I have to get up early tomorrow.B: Oh! Im sorry. I wish you could stay.A: Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.B: Dont mention it. I hope you can come again soon.: I really should be on my way.B: Oh, not yet! At least have one for the road.A: No. Thanks all the same.B: Well, Im sorry you
17、have to leave so early.A: Thank you very much. We really had a good time.B: Well, thank you for coming. bag for you.Meeting old friends 老友重逢Many people shake hands when meeting after they havnt seen each other for a long time.1.A: I havent seen you for ages. You havent been sich, have youB: No, Ive
18、been in California for the past month.A: How nice. Where were you exactlyB: San Diego. I got back yesterday.2.A: Its nice to see you again. Have you chaged jobsB: No, Ive been visiting relatives.A: Thats nice. WhereB: I went to visit an uncle of mine in San Francisco.3.A: You havent been around much
19、 lately, have youB: No, Ive been away on vacation.A: Oh Where were youB: Palm Springs. Ive got a cousin there.4.A: Well, hello, stranger! Have you moved or something B: No, I went to California for a few weeks.A: Oh, really Where did you goB: Los Angeles. I stayed with 节假日的问候Special Greetings 节假日的问候
20、There are eight national holidays celebrated in the United States: New YearsLaborDay(Jan.), Washingtons Birthday (Feb.), Memorial Day(May), the Fourth of July,Day(Sep.),Veterans Day(Nav.),Thanksgiving(Nov.) and Christmas(Dec.), In addition, there are many state and local holidays.1.A: Merry Christma
21、s!B: The same to you!A: Are you doing anyting specialB: Were having some friends over. What are you doingA: Oh, Im just going to take it easy.2.A: Happy New Year!B: Thank you! Same to you.A: Have you got any plansB: Ive been invited over to la friends. And youA: My reemmates having a party.3.A: Have
22、 a nice Thanksgiving!B: Same to you!A: Are you going anywhereB: I thought about going to my sisters. How about youA: Oh, Ill probably just stay at home.4.A: Have a nice weekend!B: Thanks. You too!A: Do you have any plansB: Well, my familys away and I cant afford to do much. What about youA: Oh, I ha
23、vent decided what Im going to do yet. my brother.介绍和开场白Introductios and Opening Conversations介绍和开场白People in the United States dont always shake hands when they are introduced to one another.However, in a formal or business situation people almost always shake hands.: Mary, this is Joes brother Davi
24、d.B; Im very glad to meet you.C: Its a pleasure to meet you.B: How do you like Texas so farC: Its really different from what I expected.B: Dont worry. Youll get used to it in no time.: Mrs. Smith, Id like to introduce a friend of mine, Pierre Dubois.B: How do you doC: Hello.B: Whats your impression
25、of the United StatesC: Well, I cant get over how different the weather is here.B: Oh, youll get used to it soon!: Wendy, Id like you to meet my brother Sam.B: Hi.C: Nice to meet you.B: What do you think of DallasC: Well, Im still feeling a little homesick and so many things seem strange to me.B: You
26、re bound to feel that way at first, I guess.: , this is Peter Brown.B: Pleased to meet you.C: How do you do住旅馆B: I hope youre enjoying your stay here.C: If it werent for the climate, Id lik Checking in at a HotelMr. Woods : Id like a double room for tonight.Clerk : Do you have a reservationMr. Woods
27、 : Yes. I called you last week from New York. My name is George Woods.Clerk : Wait a second , please. (She checks the computer.) Yes, Mr. Woods, we have a room reserved for you. How long do you plan to stayMr. Woods : Probably two days. My wife will join me tomorrow. Then well decide when to leave f
28、or Seattle.Clerk : Would you sign the register, pleaseMr. Woods : By the way, does my room have a private bathClerk : Certainly. Every room in this hotel has a private bath.Mt. Woods : Does my room have twin beds or a double I prefer a room with twin beds.Clerk : Your room has twin beds, Mr. Woods.
29、It also has a view. Im sure youll like it Thisis your key. Its on the eighth floor, room 801. The elevator is over there.Mr. Woods : Thank you. One more thing, where is your restaurantClerk : The restaurant is on the second floor. We also have a cafeteria on the top floor. If you would like somethin
30、g to drink, you can either call room service or come down here. The bar is right behind the lobby.Mr. Woods : Thank you. Youre very kind.Clerk : Youre welcome.Vocabulary注释1. reservation n预约,动词为 reserve 。2. to leave for前往某地3. room service旅馆里的房间服务 e it here very much.B: It always takes time to get use
31、d to a new place.Asking for Directions 问路Dale : Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the Palace Museum Nancy: You can take Bus 5. The driver will tell you where to get off.Dale : Yes, but Im driving my own car.Nancy: Oh, then you drive along this street, turn right at the third crossroad, then take the first left. Keep straight on until you see a road sign that says Palace Museum, and
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