1课
one 。 Greetings 。
Hello! 。
Hi! 。
Good morning 。
Good afternoon 。
Good evening! 。
I'm Kathy King. 。
Are you Peter Smith? 。
Yes, I am. 。
No, I'm not. 。
How are you? 。
Fine, thanks. And you? 。
I'm fine, too. 。
How is Amy? 。
How your wife? 。
How your husband? 。
She is very well, thank you. 。
Good night, Jane. 。
Good-bye, Mike. 。
See you tomorrow. 。
See you later. 。
I have to go now. 。
two 。Expression In Class 。
May I come in? 。
Come in, please. 。
Sit down, please. 。
It's time for class. 。
Open your books and turn to page twenty. 。
I'll call the roll before class. 。
Here! 。
Has everybody got a sheet? 。
Any different opinion? 。
Are you with me? 。
Have I made myself clear? 。
Could you say it again? 。
Any questions? 。
That's all for today. 。
Please turn in your paper before leaving. 。
three 。Identifying Objects 。
What's this? 。
It's a pen. 。
Is this your handbag? 。
No, it isn't. 。
Yes, it is. 。
Whose pen is this? 。
It's Kate's. 。
Is that a car? 。
No, it isn't. It's a bus. 。
What do you call this in English? 。
What is the color of your new book? 。
How big is your house? 。
How long is the street? 。
What's the name of the cat? 。
Where's the company? 。
Which is the right size? 。
four 。About Belongings 。
What's this? 。
It's an air-conditioner. 。
Is this yours? 。
Yes, it's mine. 。
Where are my glasses? 。
Do you know where I've put my glasses? 。
Over there. 。
On the desk. 。
Is this your pen? I found it under the desk. 。
No, Mine is blue. 。
Which is your bag? 。
The bigger one. 。
The one on your right. 。
Are these books all yours? 。
Some of them are mine. 。
five 。 Identifying People 。
Who are you? 。
I'm Jim. 。
Who is the guy over there? 。
He's Bob. 。
Is that girl a student? 。
No, she isn't. 。
What do you do? 。
I'm a farmer. 。
What does he do? 。
He's a manager. 。
She must be a model, isn't? 。
I really don't known. 。
I have no idea about it. 。
Can she be a driver? 。
Yes, I think so. 。
six 。 About Introduction 。
What's your name? 。
May I have your name? 。
My name is Thomas. 。
Just call me Tom. 。
What's your family name? 。
My family name is Ayneswonth. 。
How do you spell it? 。
Who is the lady in white? 。
Could you introduce me to her? 。
Rose, let me introduce my friend to you. 。
This is Tom. He's my classmate. 。
Nice to meet you. 。
Nice to meet you, too. 。
Let me introduce myself. 。
How do you do? 。
seven 。 Year, Month And Day 。
What day is it today? 。
It's Monday today. 。
What's the date today? 。
It's January the ,fifteenth , nineteen ninety-nine. 。
What month is this? 。
It's December. 。
What year is this? 。
It's the year of nineteen ninety-nine. 。
What will you do during this weekend? 。
Does the shop open at nine am on weekdays? 。
It opens at eight am on weekdays, but at nine at weekends. 。
What will you do the day after on next? 。
What did you do the week before last? 。
I'll work for the next five days. 。
It's been five years since I last saw you. 。
eight 。 Talking About Objects 。
Do you have a computer? 。
Yes, I do. 。
He has that book, doesn't he? 。
No, he doesn't. 。
Do you have any brothers or sisters? 。
No, I'm a single son. 。
Does your computer have a modem? 。
Do you have shampoo here? 。
What a beautiful garden you have! 。
Any tickets left? 。
Do you have glue? I need some here. 。
I have some left. 。
If you have more, please give me some. 。
Do you have my pencil? 。
Yes, I have your eraser, too. 。
nine 。 Talking About Time 。
What time is it now? 。
It's two o'clock. 。
It's a quarter past five. 。
It's ten minutes to four. 。
It's half past nine. 。
It's one o'clock sharp. 。
It's not four o'clock. 。
My watch says two o'clock. 。
My watch is two minutes fast. 。
What's the time by your watch? 。
We must arrive there on time. 。
There are only two minutes left. 。
Can you finish your work ahead of time? 。
The flight is delayed. 。
The meeting is put off. 。
ten 。About Dates 。
What day is today? 。
Today is Monday. 。
What's the date today? 。
Today is May twenty-first. 。
When were you born? 。
I was born on September first, nineteen seventeen-six. 。
What time? 。
You name the time. 。
I'll meet you tomorrow. 。
Do you know the exact date? 。
Please check the date. 。
What were you doing this time last year? 。
How long will the sale last? 。
Only three days. 。
I'll be back in five days. 。
2课
one 。 About Visits 。
Hello. Can I see Mr. Green? 。
Do you have an appointment? 。
Sorry, I don't. 。
Yes. At three pm. 。
Sorry, Mr. Green can't see you now. 。
He's on the phone. 。
Would you wait here for a minute? 。
Would you like something to drink? 。
Tea, please. 。
Mr. Green, Mr. Smith is here. 。
You may go in now. 。
Nice to see you, my old friend. 。
How have you been these years? 。
You've changed little. 。
Do you still remember that Christmas? 。
two 。 About Language 。
Do you speak English? 。
Yes, a little. 。
How long have you studied English? 。
He speaks English fluently. 。
Your English is very good. 。
You speak English pretty well. 。
Are you a native speaker of English? 。
My native language is Chinese. 。
He speaks with London accent. 。
He has a strong accent. 。
I have some difficulty in expressing myself. 。
I'm always confused with "s" and "th". 。
Can you write in English? 。
Your pronunciation is excellent. 。
How can I improve my spoken English? 。
three 。Talking About Activities 。
What are you doing? 。
I'm reading a book. 。
I'm cooking. 。
Are you watching TV now? 。
Yes, I'm watching Channel five. 。
No, I'm listening to the radio. 。
Where are you going? 。
I'm going to work. 。
Who are you writing to? 。
I'm writing to an old friend. 。
What will you do this weekend? 。
I'll go to a concert. 。
I'll go on an outing with some friends. 。
Do you like traveling? 。
Yes, I like it a great deal 。
Yes, I like it very much. 。
four 。 About Age 。
How old are you? 。
I'm twenty-two. 。
I'm twenty-two years old. 。
Mr. Smith is still in his forties. 。
I'm two years younger than my sister. 。
My elder sister is one year older than her husband. 。
He's the youngest in the family. 。
He looks much younger than he is. 。
I came here when I was twenty . 。
I started school at the age of six. 。
My father is over sixty years old. 。
Most of them are less than thirty. 。
I guess he's about thirty. 。
She's going to be fifteen next month. 。
They'll have a party for their tenth wedding anniversary. 。
He's still a boy after all. 。
five 。 Talking About Daily Activities 。
When do you get up everyday? 。
I usually get up at eight o'clock. 。
Where do you have your lunch? 。
I have my lunch in a snack bar nearby. 。
What did you have for lunch? 。
I had a hamburger and a fried chicken leg? 。
What time do you start work? 。
I start work at eight o'clock. 。
What do you do at work? 。
I answer telephones and do some typing. 。
What time do you finish your work? 。
At six o'clock sharp. 。
What do you do in your spare time? 。
I like listening to pop music. 。
I like playing football. 。
six 。 Talking About Yesterday 。
When did you get up yesterday morning? 。
At about seven. 。
I heard the clock, but I didn't get up until nine. 。
I woke up seven and got up right away. 。
I hurried to my office. 。
I had my breakfast on the way. 。
I was just on time. 。
I was ten minutes late. 。
I had lunch with a friend of mine. 。
I finished my work at six p.m. 。
I stayed and did some extra work. 。
The TV programs were really boring, so I went to bed very early. 。
I read a magazine in bed. 。
I didn't sleep well. 。
I slept soundly all night. 。
seven 。 Talking With Friends 。
Hi, Joe, is it really you? 。
Hi, Ann. Nice to see you again. 。
It's been a whole year since I last saw you. 。
Yes, but you look as pretty now, as you did then. 。
Oh, thank you. How have you been these days? 。
Not too bad. 。
But you sound so sad. 。
Yes, I lost my pet cat yesterday. 。
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. 。
That's all right. 。
Have you seen Kate lately? 。
No, I have no contact with her. 。
I heard she got married last week. 。
Oh, how nice. Sorry, I've got to go now. 。
So do I. See you later. Keep in touch. 。
eight 。 Talking About The Past 。
I used to take a walk in the early morning. 。
He used to live in my neighborhood. 。
Did you use to go fishing with friends? 。
We have known each other for six years. 。
It has been a long time since last came here. 。
Have you seen Mr. Smith recently? 。
They've been working on this project since last year. 。
I've been watching TV all night. 。
The movie began as soon as we got there. 。
When I arrived at the station, the train had already left. 。
The late arrival of the ship had messed up all our plans. 。
I had thought he knew the time of the meeting. 。
They had expected me to go with them. 。
That was the third time that I had visited the place. 。
After I had finished my paper, I put it in the drawer. 。
nine 。 Asking About The Address 。
Hi, Jack, where do you live now? 。
I live at two o one Curzon Street. 。
Curzon Street? Isn't Mary living there? 。
Yes, she lives just across the street. 。
How long have you stayed there? 。
Just a few months. 。
How about Mary? How long has she lived there? 。
She's been living there since her birth. 。
Will you stay there for long? 。
No, I'll move to Hollywood next month. 。
Oh, really? I'm moving there too. 。
Great. Then we can drink beer together. 。
Yes, and you may stay there longer. 。
I hope so. 。
I'm sure we'll have a good time. 。
ten 。 Asking Questions 。
Where are you going? 。
Where did you go for dinner yesterday? 。
When will he come to see you? 。
When did you buy the car? 。
Who told you? 。
Who will accompany you to the airport? 。
Why don't you agree? 。
Why not go out for a walk? 。
How did you doing spend your holiday? 。
How are you doing these days? 。
What did he say in the letter? 。
What are you going to do with the books? 。
What were you doing when I called? 。
I was about to leave. 。
Can you guess what I was doing this morning? 。
3
one 。 Measuring And Comparing 。
What's the height of the building? 。
How much does the elephant weight? 。
What's the color of your new dress? 。
What's the size of your shoes?
My brother is twice as tall as your sister. 。
My grandma is forty years older than me. 。
This river is one third as long as that river. 。
What's the shape of your balloon? 。
How wide is this bridge? 。
How thick is the ice here? 。
This metal is harder than that one. 。
He can run as fast as Jim. 。
Kate is smarter than I. 。
How long do you watch TV every day? 。
How often do you go swimming? 。
two 。 Asking For Help 。
Would you please open the door for me? 。
May I ask you a question? 。
Please give me a hand. 。
Could you do me a favor? 。
Would you help me remove the refrigerator? 。
Get me my coat, please. 。
Make me a cup of coffee, will you? 。
Call me tomorrow if you have time. 。
Could you tell me where I can find these books? 。
Certainly. 。
Witch pleasure. 。
I'm sorry. I'm engaged now. 。
I'm glad to, but I'm afraid I don't have the time. 。
Would you mind closing the window for me? 。
Not at all. 。
three 。 Asking Directions 。
Excuse me, madam. Could you tell me where the post office is? 。
It's just around the corner. 。
Excuse me, how can I get to the bus station? 。
You can take the bus and get off at the second stop. 。
Excuse me. Where is No.five Street? 。
Go straight ahead and turn left at the second crossing. 。
Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get to Mr. Hu's restaurant? 。
Go on for about one hundred meters. It's on your left side. You can't miss it. 。
Which one is Mr. Jame's office? 。
It's Room two o one on the second floor. 。
Can I use the lift? 。
Sorry, it's broken. You have to use the stairs. 。
Where are the stairs? 。
Go along the corridor and it's on your right side. 。
Thank you for directions. 。
four 。 About Marriage 。
Are you married? 。
I'm single. 。
You have a younger brother, don't you? 。
How is your family? 。
She's engaged to John. 。
She's married to John. 。
How long have you been married? 。
We've been married for two years. 。
My parents got married in nineteen fifty four. 。
Mary gave birth to a baby last week. 。
They've been divorced. 。
His wife died a year ago. Now he lives alone. 。
My aunt will come to live with me for some days. 。
John has his own family now. 。
Do you live with your parents? 。
No. I live in my own house. 。
five 。 Talking About Neighbors And Friends 。
Do you know Mary? 。
Sure. We are friends since primary school. 。
Really? I was introduced to her just last weekend. 。
What is she doing now? 。
She told me she wanted to start a company. 。
Start a company? But I thought she would be a scholar. 。
People are always changing, aren't they? 。
Yes, you're right. After all, she is smart enough to go into business. 。
But she doesn't have much experience. 。
You two don't have much contact? 。
No, I only wrote her one letter this year. 。
And she? 。
She sent me a Christmas card last year. 。
Oh, that's not good. 。
Yes, we should try to contact more. 。
six 。 Planning The Future 。
What time are you going to leave for the airport tomorrow? 。
Is he coming to dinner? 。
I'm going to the bookstore. Will you go with me? 。
They're going to discuss it at the meeting next Friday. 。
I'll be waiting for you at the restaurant this time tomorrow. 。
After I get home, I'll call you. 。
How will you spend the evening? 。
I'll probably stay home and watch TV. 。
What's your plan for the summer holiday? 。
I'm thinking about a visit to Paris. 。
There's going to be a pottery exhibition at the art gallery. 。
You are still thinking about a Ph.D., aren't you? 。
What will you do about it? 。
What do you want to do after graduation? 。
I'll further my study. 。
seven 。 Talking About The Weather 。
Have you heard the weather forecast? 。
No, what does it say? 。
We'll have fine weather for the next few days? 。
But it's still raining today! 。
It is said it will clear up tonight. 。
What will it be after the clear weather? 。
It says a storm may come next month. 。
And it may get colder, it's already November. 。
Yes, and I hope we can have some snow this winter. 。
I'm afraid it won't be cold enough for a snowfall. 。
But last year we had a big one. 。
Yes, but you know global warming may raise the temperature. 。
You are probably right. 。
I'm going skating in the Alps next month. 。
I hope the weather there is cold enough. 。
eight 。 About Sickness 。
How are you feeling today? 。
I don't feel very well. 。
Do you fell better now? 。
Much better. 。
I'm sick. 。
He's got a bad headache. 。
My fever is gone. 。
What's the matter with you? 。
I've got a pain in my back. 。
It really hurts. 。
It hurts right here. 。
It's bleeding. You'd better see a doctor about that cut. 。
Call the doctor! 。
Take two pills and have a good rest. 。
I hope you'll be well soon. 。
nine 。 Talking About Habits 。
I get up at eight every morning. 。
I then take a bath in the bathroom. 。
I shave, brush my teeth, and comb my hair. 。
I put on a bit of makeup. 。
I cooked breakfast for the family. 。
I go downstairs and have my breakfast. 。
I read the newspaper over breakfast. 。
I wake my sister up. 。
I dress my sister and wash her hands and face. 。
I get to my office at half past ten. 。
I leave the office at seven. 。
I buy some food on my way home. 。
I pick up my sister from her school. 。
We go to bed at half past ten. 。
ten 。 Asking For Other's Opinions 。
What do you think about it? 。
Is that right? 。
Absolutely right. 。
I think you're mistaken about that. 。
Is that ok? 。
That's ok 。
That's fine. 。
That's excellent. 。
He was absent yesterday. Do you know why? 。
Do you have any idea? 。
I suppose he was sick. 。
Will it rain tomorrow? 。
No, I don't think so. 。
Do you really want to know what I think? 。
Please give me your advice. 。
I want to hear your opinion. 。
4课
one 。 Making Plans 。
What do you plan to do this Friday? 。
What are you doing next week? 。
I plan to go to the concert. 。
I'm thinking of going to my grandma's. 。
I'll go skiing of the weather permits. 。
I suppose I can finish the project next year. 。
I have no idea. 。
It's up to you. 。
I'm considering buying a house. 。
Hi, Jack, what lessons will you take this semester? 。
Hi, Lucy. I'll take French and Economics. 。
I'm taking Chinese and History. 。
Do you plan to do some odd jobs? 。
Yes, I'm applying to work at the library. 。
Good luck! 。
two 。 About Decisions 。
It's up to you. 。
You have the final say. 。
She insists that it doesn't matter. 。
He's made up his mind to quit his job. 。
I've decided not to sell the house. 。
I'm determined to leave. 。
Have you decided? 。
No, I haven't decided yet. 。
I've changed my mind. 。
It's still undecided. 。
Don't hesitate any more. 。
Give me a definite answer, please. 。
It's really hard to make a decision. 。
I'm always making resolutions, like giving up smoking. 。
Don't shilly-shally. 。
three 。 Traveling 。
Do you like traveling? 。
Yes, I've just come back from Scotland. 。
How did you get there? 。
I got there by plane. 。
Where did you visit? 。
I only had time to visit Edinburgh. 。
How did you like it? 。
It's fantastic. 。
Why did you go there? 。
I went there on business. 。
And do you have friends there? 。
Yes, a lot of friends. 。
You must have enjoyed yourself. 。
Yes, and I took many pictures. 。
Please let me see them. 。
four 。About Shopping 。
Will you go shopping with me? 。
Here's your change. 。
I'll go to pick up some odds and ends at the store. 。
Excuse me, would you tell me where I can get some butter? 。
May I have a look at the watch? 。
May I try it on? 。
This is too small for me. Do you have a bigger one? 。
Do you have any more colors? 。
What's your size? 。
It suits you to a T. 。
It's too expensive for me. 。
Can you came down a bit? 。
I'll take it. 。
How much is it? 。
How much do I owe you? 。
five 。 In The Restaurant 。
What would you like to eat? 。
Are you ready to order? 。
I'd like some steak and bread. 。
What would you like for dessert? 。
I'll have some ice cream. 。
Do you want some fruit? 。
Yes, please. I want an apple. 。
Anything to drink? 。
A small glass of whisky, please. 。
Here is your food. 。
Bring me the bill please. 。
Can I pay by check or credit card? 。
Sorry, we only take cash. 。
Here you are. 。
Here is your change. 。
six 。 About Evening Entertainment 。
I'm free tonight. 。
Shall we go to the cinema? 。
Do you know what's on tonight? 。
May I ask you for a dance? 。
With pleasure. 。
Sorry, I'm engaged. 。
What about another dance? 。
You're a good dancer. 。
What's on Channel eight now? 。
I don't know. You may look in the TV Guide. 。
Let's see what else is on. 。
Did you see the special last night? 。
I don't want to see any more of this TV show. 。
Can we change the channel? 。
I want to see the weather. 。
seven 。 Appointments 。
I'd like to make an appointment with Mrs. Green. 。
She's free on Friday and Saturday. 。
Sorry, can I see her before Friday? 。
Let me see. She has thirty minutes Tuesday afternoon. 。
At what time? 。
From four to half past four. 。
All right. 。
So you'll come then. Please phone in if you can't make it. 。
I have an interview this afternoon. 。
I can come any time except Sunday. 。
You can reach me at six six o nine eight two three. 。
He phoned to cancel the meeting. 。
Please call me before you come. 。
Please make an appointment with my secretary. 。
I have to change my appointment from Monday to Thursday. 。
eight 。 Seeing A Doctor 。
What's your trouble? 。
How long have you had it? 。
I should say you've caught a cold. 。
You need an injection. 。
Is it serious? 。
Do I need to be hospitalized? 。
Have you seen the doctor? 。
What did the doctor say? 。
Jack is up and about now. 。
The doctor says that I should take quinine. 。
What sort of medicine do you take? 。
The doctor says that I should not eat anything oily. 。
I had a shot of penicillin. 。
You have to be operated on. 。
He gave me a chest X-ray and took my blood pressure. 。
nine 。 Making A Phonecall 。
Hello. May I speak to Mr. Green? 。
Just a moment. 。
Hold on. 。
He's not in. May I take a message for him? 。
Yes, please. 。
Would you answer the phone please? 。
I want to make a long distance call. 。
This is Mary Speaking. 。
Would you tell Mr. Green that I called? 。
I must have dialed a wrong number. 。
I couldn't get through. 。
I have to hang up now. 。
Would you call back tomorrow? 。
There's something wrong with the phone. 。
I tried to call you, but the line was busy. 。
ten 。 About Mail 。
I have received a letter from my cousin. 。
I haven't heard from him for a long time. 。
Send a postcard to me when you arrive in Shanghai. 。
I put some photographs in the envelope. 。
He hasn't answered my letter yet. 。
My mother mailed me a parcel. 。
We keep in touch with each other by Email since he left China. 。
Don't forget to put stamps on your letter. 。
How long does it take for a letter to get to America from Beijing? 。
You've got an express mail. 。
To make it fast, you can send a fax. 。
My mother has sent me a registered letter, I guess she has something important to tell me. 。
I find my name on the blackboard. I must have got a remittance. 。
Do you want to airmail it or not? 。
I drop the letter into the mailbox in front of the Post Office. 。
5课
one 。 Talking About Feelings 。
You look radiant tonight. 。
It was a terrible experience. 。
I am on top of the world. 。
The dinner was wonderful. 。
The Christmas tree is gorgeous. 。
What a boring movie it is! 。
How can he give us such a tedious lecture! 。
How fragrant the flowers are! 。
The party is making too much noise. 。
You look elegant in that dress. 。
The coat doesn't suit you. 。
His flattery makes me sick. 。
We had a good time. 。
We enjoyed ourselves very much. 。
I am bored to death. 。
two 。 Looking For A House 。
This house is for rent. 。
It's really a bargain. 。
I want to rent a furnished house. 。
That house is for sale. It has central heating. 。
What kind of furniture do you like? 。
This is a rather old house. It needs painting. 。
I want an apartment with two bedrooms and a kitchen. 。
The houses downtown are very expensive. 。
How much is the rent for a month? 。
I feel at home living here. The landlady is very kind to me. 。
We have a few kitchen things and a dining room set. 。
There's no gas range in the kitchen, but you can use the electric stove. 。
There is a shower in the bathroom.。
I have a dog, but it's very quiet. 。
The room has a big closet. You can put your baggage in it. 。
three 。 Talking About Dressing 。
What will you wear for the party? 。
I'll wear my blue dress. 。
Don't you think it's too formal? 。
Why? What will you wear? 。
Just my shirt and jeans. 。
You should have your suit cleaned and ironed. 。
You'd better put on your jacket. It's cold outside. 。
The blouse no longer fits me. 。
My son has outgrown these trousers. 。
The shoes are worn-out. 。
I don't like wearing the uniform. 。
Do you want to change before the banquet? 。
Your shoe lace is loose. 。
You forgot to fasten the collar buttons. 。
Take off your hat. It doesn't fit. 。
four 。Expressing Different Opinions 。
He is a very creative student. 。
What you have said about this is very interesting. 。
I cannot agree with you on this point. 。
You've got the point. 。
That's the point. 。
The whole class is in a heated discussion. 。
Let's just run through the arguments for and against. 。
Please sum up what you said just now. 。
Has anybody else anything to say on this? 。
Does anybody share David's opinion? 。
Is there any evidence to support what you have said? 。
Well, it depends. 。
I don't think it's necessary for us to discuss this question any further。
There are always two sides to everything. 。
Finally, we came to an agreement. 。
five 。 About Things In The future 。
I want to be a journalist after graduation. 。
If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we'll have a picnic. 。
As soon as he comes, we'll let him know. 。
You can stay as long as you pay the rent on time. 。
When she leaves, he'll cry for a day. 。
She will go into business when she likes to. 。
I'll leave for London if I finish my work today. 。
I'll work for five years and then go back to school. 。
He will become a writer if he goes on doing well in writing. 。
I hope he will meet me at the airport. 。
I'm thinking of quitting the job. 。
I plan to learn photography. 。
What do you say we have a party this weekend? 。
She will certainly remain single. 。
He will probably follow in his father's footsteps. 。
six 。 Things That Might Have Happened 。
I would have had a much better holiday if I had stayed at home. 。
What have you been doing since I saw you last time? 。
If I had got enough money yesterday, I would have bought that tape. 。
Looking back on it, I think I shouldn't have given up the contest so easily. 。
Had I taken a taxi, I wouldn't have been late. 。
Even if you take the exam again, you won't pass it. 。
Even if you had given him much more money, he might not have paid off the debt. 。
What would you have done if you hadn't gone out for a picnic yesterday? 。
I wish I had told him the truth. 。
I wish you hadn't cheated me. 。
If it had been fine, we would have gone to the park.。
Would he have seen you if you hadn't waved to him? 。
You should have studied much harder. 。
I had thought about arguing with the teacher about that, but I didn't have enough courage.。
I had thought about living with my grandparents when my parents went abroad last year.。
seven 。 Talking About Likes And Dislikes 。
What's your favorite sport? 。
I like football best. 。
Football is my favorite. 。
Which do you prefer, fishing or mountain-climbing? 。
Neither. 。
What do you like best, apples, pears, or bananas? 。
He's crazy about Michael Jordan. 。
She hates boxing. 。
She is sick of watching boxing. 。
She has good taste in clothes. 。
What do you like to do in your spare time? 。
I like collecting stamps. 。
I prefer tea to coffee. 。
What do you dislike most about this movie? 。
I would rather sleep than watch this movie. 。
eight 。 Putting Forward Your Own Opinions 。
You should take the advice of your teacher. 。
That's just what I was looking for. 。
It might be, I suppose. 。
Good try, but not quite right. 。
That's rather disappointing. 。
In my opinion, your new coat is not worth so much money. 。
Would you mind not spitting everywhere? 。
It's only a suggestion, you don't have to take it. 。
If you really want my advice I don't think you should quit school. 。
Thanks for your advice but I have to consider it myself. 。
He does not pay attention to anybody. You are wasting your time in persuading him. 。
I am old enough to make up my own mind.。
Your work seems not satisfactory. 。
What about your opinion? 。
I generally agree with you. 。
nine 。 Asking For Help 。
Would you open the door for me, please? 。
With pleasure. 。
Would you mind opening the window? 。
Not at all. 。
I wondered if you could buy me some pencils? 。
Sure. 。
Would you be so kind as to lend me some money? 。
No problem. How much?
I hope I'm not bothering you. 。
I hope that will not cause you too much trouble. 。
I really appreciate your help. 。
I don't want to put you to any trouble. 。
Excuse me, would you give me a hand? 。
I'd be glad to help. 。
Would you mind mailing this letter for me? 。
ten 。 Getting Ready For A Journey 。
I have so many things to do before I leave. 。
I have to drop by the bank to get some money. 。
Traveler's check's are very convenient for long-distance travel. 。
Do you have anything to declare? 。
You have to apply for a passport in advance. 。
You don't have to pay any duty on personal belongings. 。
Make it an hour and a half. We have to get more food. 。
Shall we ask Betty to join us? 。
I put myself entirely in your hands. 。
Can you tell me the phone number of the inquiry office? 。
Do you like to take a local train or an express? 。
I have bought a ticket for a sleeper. 。
Have you reserved your ticket? 。
I would never have thought of it if you hadn't mentioned it. 。
I will see you off at the railway station. 。
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