一、約会 (Making appointments)
1. – Are you free next Wednesday evening? I want to go to the cinema with you?
- Yes, I’d like to.
2. – When shall we meet, this evening or tomorrow evening?
- I don’t mind. Either time is OK.
3. – Are you free later today?
- Sorry, I’m free every day except today.
4. – Are you able to come tomorrow morning?
- I think so.
5. – Are you free this afternoon?
- Oh no. Will this evening be all right?
6. – I’m busy today. What about tomorrow afternoon?
- That would be fine. Shall we make it nine o’clock?
二、禁止和警告 (Prohibition and warnings)
1. – Don’t climb that ladder! It’s broken.
- OK. Thank you.
2. – Look out! There’s a car coming.
- Oh, thank you.
3. – You mustn’t play on the street. It’s dangerous.
- No, we won’t.
4. – Don’t touch the machine when it is working.
- No, I won’t. Thank you.
5. – You are not allowed to smoke here.
- Oh, I’m sorry.
6. – You can’t walk your dog in the park.
- Oh, I’m sorry. I’ll never do it again.
三、看病 (Seeing the doctor)
1. – I’m feeling tired, doctor.
- Have a good rest and then you’ll feel better.
2. – How are you feeling today?
- I’m feeling even worse.
3. – Doctor, she is not feeling well.
- Nothing serious, I hope.
4. – Doctor, do I have to take the medicine before or after meals?
- Three times a day after meals.
5. – What’s the matter?
- I’ve got a hphone宝eadache.
6. – What’s your trouble?
- I’ve had a pain in my stomach since morning.
四、语言困难(XXIX. Language difficulties)
1. – I don’t quite follow you, Mr Green. Will you please say it again?
- OK.
2. – Do you follow what I’m saying?
- Sorry, I can’t follow you.
3. – I beg your pardon. Will you say it again?
- All right.
4. – Will you say it again more slowly? I can’t follow you.
- OK.
5. – Will you please repeat what you’ve just said?
- OK. I’ll repeat what I have said.
6. – I’m sorry, I don’t understand French. Do you speak English?
- Yes, I do.