疯狂美语口语绝招之场景篇1

1. Meeting and seeing off guests
会客与送行

I.
A: Thanks for coming to see me off.
谢谢你来送行。

B: It's my pleasure. I just wish you didn't have to leave so soon.
不客气。我真希望你 不用那么快离开。

A: Yeah, the time just flew by. It seems like yesterday that I was arriving.
唉，时间过得可真快。现在好象还是昨天一样。

B: Well, it was wonderful getting to know you. I've enjoyed getting to be your friend.
认识你真荣幸.我很高兴成为你的朋友.

A: Me too. You certainly know how to show someone around town.
我也一样。 你真懂得怎样带人参观 这城 镇.

B: I had a good time seeing the town too. You never notice all the interesting things around you unless you have to point them out to someone else.
参观这里也使我感到很开心.你要不是把周围那些有趣的东西指给别人看,你就不 会去注意它们。

A: Can you say goodbye to all the others for me? I wanted to see them before I left, but in the rush to get ready there wasn't enough time.
你能代我向其他人说声“再见 ”吗？我本想在离开之前见一见他们，但是 准备时间太仓促。

B: No problem. Just leave it to me. Let's see, are you all ready to go?
没问题.这事就交给我吧.我们再想想看,你一切都准备好了吗?

A: Yes, I think so. I'm sure there's something I've left behind, but there always is.
我想应该准备好了.我想 肯定有东西落下了,但这种事是常有的.

B: You have your ticket and you've checked your luggage?
你 带了票和检查行李了吗?

A: Yes, yes, I've done everything. All I need to do is walk onto the plane.
票我带了,行李也准备了.现在要做的就是登机了.

B: What time does your plane leave?
你乘坐的飞机几点钟起飞。

A: At 8:55. I only have about 20 minutes to wait. They should begin boarding soon.
8点55分 。只有20分钟的侯机时间了。他们很快就要开始登机了。

B: Well you should have a smooth trip. It looks like it's going to be a clear day. When you get back home, call just to let me know you've arrived safe.
天气看起来晴朗。 你的旅途会顺利的。到家后请打电话告诉我你已安全到达。

A: Sure thing. Let's say goodbye now, there's not a lot of time left. Thanks again for all your trouble. I would love to return the favor sometime. Just let me know if you can ever make it for a visit.
我会的。再见吧 ，时间不多了。再次感谢你，以后我将 好好报答你。如果你有机会拜访我，请告诉我。

B: You bet. Take care. Have a safe trip.
我会的。请多加保重！一路顺风。

II.
A: Hello! You must be Emily Cole. I'm here to meet you on behalf of the company.
你好！你一定是 艾米丽· 科尔吧。我代表我们公司来这里接你。

B: Oh wonderful! I wasn't sure if anyone would be here. Can I have your name?
太好了。我还担心 是否有人来这接我。请问你贵姓？

A: You can call me James. I work in Mr. Reed's department. Did you have a pleasant trip?
你可以叫我詹姆斯. 我在瑞德先生 的那个部门工作.你一路上还好吗?

B: It was fine. It's good to be here though. I don't like air travel much.
还好。到达这里就很令人高兴了。我不是很喜欢坐飞机。

A: I'm sure you'll feel yourself again after a good rest. Do you have to pick up any luggage?
相信好好休息一下你会感觉好些的。你需要取行李吗？

B: Yes. I have a few bags to pick up at carousel 1.
是的 。我需要到一号旋转式传送盘去取几个旅行袋。

A: Just take a rest over here. It will be a few minutes before the luggage arrives.
先在这歇一会儿吧。几分钟后行李才能到达。

B: That's my luggage there.
我的行李在那。

A: Here, let me get it for you. Is that everything?
到了。让我来帮你拿。所有行李都在 这了吗？

B: Yes, that's it. I'm all set.
全 都在这了。可以走了。

A: Good. Our driver is waiting for us outside the terminal. He'll drive us to your hotel where you can have a rest.
好的。司机在候机楼外面等我们.他 将送我们到旅店，你可以在那休息一下。

B: That sounds wonderful. Will I be meeting Mr. Reed tonight?
那真是太好了。今晚我能见到瑞德先生吗？

A: Yes, he's most anxious to meet you. We'll have a small dinner reception in honor of your arrival this evening, that is if you're up to it after your long trip.
会的 。他迫切地想见到你 。今晚我们将举行一次小晚宴以欢迎你的到来，当然那也要看你旅途劳累之后还能否去参加。

B: Oh don't worry about me. I'm sure all I need is a change of clothes and a hot shower.
哦，不要担心我。我相信换换衣服、洗个热水 澡后 就没事了。

A: Good. Then I'll have the driver pick you up at your hotel at 8:00.
那好 。那么我让司机八点钟过来接你。


2. Cinema
看电影

I.
A: Hey, you want to watch a movie tonight?
嗨，今晚你 想去看电影吗？

B: Sure! Do you have one in mind?
好啊！你想好看 哪一部了吗？

A: No, not really. I just want to get out of the house. It' been such a busy week. I need to relax.
还没有。我只是想到屋外走走。已经忙了一个星期了，我需要放松 一下.

B: I know what you mean. It's been a while since we've gone out and enjoyed ourselves. Let's get a paper and see what's playing.
我能理解你，我们有好一段时间没一起出去玩了。我们 拿张报纸来看看有啥电影.

A: What are you in the mood for? A thriller? There's one out about a serial killer that escapes from prison.
你想看什么?恐怖片怎么样?这有一部是关于一名越狱逃跑的连环杀手的电影。

B: Do you want me to have nightmares? I can't take anything too scary. I'll spend the whole movie hiding behind my popcorn. How about something with more style to it? There's a new film out by that French director I like so much.
你不是想要让我做噩梦吧? 我接受不了太可怕的东西。我一定下得不敢看。看点格调高点的好吗? 有一部法国人导演的新影片我很喜欢。

A: Definitely not a foreign film. I said I wanted to go out to relax. I can't enjoy the movie if I have to worry about reading subtitles.
当然不看外国片啦。我说过我想要 出去 放松放松。看对白翻译会使我不能充分享受电影 的。

B: Ok, Ok. We'll have to choose something we both like. What about this new romantic comedy with Julia Roberts? It's light, funny, romantic. It can't go wrong.
好，好。我们来挑一部咱们都喜欢的。这部由朱丽叶罗伯茨演的新的爱情喜剧片怎么样？它 轻松、有趣 、又浪漫。这部准没错。

A: It sounds like a winner. Where's it playing?
听起来不错。在哪放映？

B: At the Varsity theatre. We can go at 7:00 or 9:30.
在剧院 。我们可以选在七点或九点三十分去看。

A: Better make it 9:30. That way we can go out for dinner before the movie.
最好选在九点三十分。这样 我们就可以先吃完晚饭再去看电影 。

B: Ok, but I don't want to get anything too heavy to eat. I want to have room for junkfood at the movie.
好吧。不过我不想吃太多。我 想留点胃口到看电影时吃零食。

II.
A: I'm glad we got here early. I didn't realize it would this crowded.
幸好我们早点到这。我没料到会这么热闹。

B: Well, it's Friday night. We're lucky we got a seat.
对了，今天是周五晚上。很幸运我们 还有位子坐。

A: I know. Did you see the line after we got our tickets? It went all the way down the street.
我知道。我们买到票后你有没有留意买票的队伍？它排满了整条街。

B: I hope the movie's worth it. The newspaper did not give it a good review.
但愿这部电影值得人们这么干。报纸上并没有给它很好的评价。

A: But you can't always trust the critics. They don't always have the same taste with everyday moviegoers.
但你不应该总是相信批评家的话。他们的品味并不是跟普通观众的一样。

B: That's true. And we should make up our own minds about it.
没错。而且我们应该有我们自己的观点。

A: Oh no, I knew someone tall would sit in front of me. This always happens to me in movies. I'll get a cramp in my neck from trying to see around him.
噢，真糟糕。我就知道会有个子高的人坐在我前面。我每次看电影总会遇到这种事。老让我歪着头 看电影不使我的脖子抽筋才怪呢。

B: Here, trade places with me. I can see fine over his head.
来，我跟你交换座位。我能够从他头的上方看过去。

A: Thanks. Can I have some of your popcorn?
多谢。给我吃些爆米花好吗？

B: Sure, help yourself Buttered popcorn is my favorite part of going out to the movies.
当然可以。奶油爆米花是我出来看电影时最喜欢吃的。

A: I think it's about to start.
我想电影马上就开始了。

B: I wonder how many previews we'll have to watch before the movie actually begins. It seems with every movie they add more previews. Before long we'll be watching two hours of commercials.
不知道电影正式开始之前我们还要看多少片头。似乎每部电影之前都会加许多片头。很快我们说不定就得看两个小时的广告了。

A: We'd better quiet down now. I'm sure we must be annoying the people around us.
我们现在最好安静下来。周围的人一定生我们的气了。

3. Home
在家里

I.
A: What are we going to do for Thanksgiving this year, Mom?
妈，今年的感恩节我们怎么过 ？

B: We're going to do what we always do. We're going to your grandmother's.
就跟以前一样。我们将到你的祖母家 做客。

A: Can't we do something different this year? Why can't we stay at home?
我们今年就不能换 一种方式吗？为什么我们就不能 在家里过呢？

B: Because your grandmother is expecting us and she's always complaining that she doesn't get to see you enough. Besides, Thanksgiving is a time for us to spend time with our families. It wouldn't be the same without all your aunts, uncles, and cousins. Why do you want to do something different this year?
因为你祖母一直在盼望着我们，而且她总是抱怨说很少能见到你。况且感恩节是同家人团聚的 节日，没有你的婶婶、叔叔和堂弟堂妹一起过情况会不一样的。你今年为什么想换一种方式过节呢？

A: Because I hate having to deal with all the little kids. None of my cousins are my age. They all just follow me around and do exactly what I'm doing. And Grandma pinches my cheeks too hard.
我不喜欢跟小孩们玩在一起。他们没有一个人是跟 我同龄的，他们 老跟在我后面，而且我做什么他们也跟着做什么。祖母又总是很用力捏我的脸。

B: She's just trying to show how much she loves you. And your cousins look up to you. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
她只是想 让你知道她有多疼你。你的堂弟堂妹们崇拜你。模仿你是对你的最真心的恭维。

A: I just hope Grandma won't put me at the kids' table again. She should know I'm too big for that.
我不过是希望奶奶不要再把我跟小孩放在一块。她应该明白我太大了。

B: I don't know what she plans to do, but you shouldn't have such a bad attitude. Try and think about what an important person you are to your cousins. Try and be a good role model.
我还不清楚她会怎么做，但是你不应该抱这种态度。试想你在堂弟堂妹心目中是多么重要，努力树立个好榜样吧。

A: I hope Aunt Sue doesn't make her famous fruitcake this year. That stuff is terrible. I can't believe she actually expects people to eat it.
希望苏婶婶今年不要再作她拿手的水果蛋糕了。里面的 填料真可怕。我无法想象她竟然以为别人会喜欢 吃。

B: Aunt Sue never was known for her cooking. But if she offers you some, you eat it up and tell her how good it is. Or at least, do a good job of pretending to eat it up.
苏婶婶从来不善于烹调。但是假如她让你吃，你就把它吃完，并且告诉她蛋糕很好吃。或者你至少要假装把蛋糕吃掉了。

A: I'll hide it under my napkin and then secretly feed it to the dogs under the table. That is, if the dogs even want to eat it.
我会把它藏在餐巾下面，然后偷偷给桌子下面的狗吃。当然也要看那些狗是否喜欢吃。

B: Jefferey! You're too much. Do you want to bring your new football to play with after dinner? You could teach the younger kids to play.
杰佛理！你太过分了。你想带上新橄榄球等吃完饭后踢吗？你可以教小孩子们踢橄榄球呀。

A: That's a great idea! Maybe I could get Uncle Bob to teach me how to tackle.
好主意！也许我可以让鲍勃叔叔教我如何擒抱对方球员。

B: Well, be careful. He can start playing kind of rough. I don't want to have to take you to the emergency room on Thanksgiving day with a broken arm.
那可要十分小心。他会踢得很猛的。我可不希望你在感恩节因为摔断手臂而被送进医院的急诊室。

A: Oh Mom!
瞧你说的！

II.
A: Wake up kids! I'm making pancakes for breakfast.
去把小孩叫醒！我去准备早餐用的煎饼。

B: Why don't you let them sleep for a bit longer? You won't have breakfast done for a while and Saturday's their only day to sleep in.
你为什么不让他们多睡一会儿？你要等一阵子才能弄好早餐呢，而且周六是他们唯一可以睡懒觉时间。

A: I know. But I don't want them wasting the whole day with sleeping. It's bad enough that when they do get up all they want to do is watch cartoons on television. When I was a kid, I liked to play outside with my friends. I didn't lie around the house the whole day.
我知道。但我不 想让他们一整天都用来睡觉。糟糕的是他们每次起床后唯一想干的是看电视动画片。而我小时侯喜欢跟朋友一起在屋外玩，我不会整天呆在家里。

B: Get used to it. Times are different now. There's no way we can make our kids exactly like us.
接受他们的习惯吧。现在时代已经不同了，我们是没办法让孩子们变得跟 我们一模一样的。

A: And I wouldn't want them to be exactly like us. But I would like them to be little more active.
我并不是想让他们跟我们一样。我只是想使他们活跃一些。

B: Well, I think we should spend more time together as a family. It's a great idea to make a big breakfast where we all sit down together.
那么，我认为我们一家人应该多花些时间在一块。我们全部人坐下来一起吃顿丰盛的早餐确实是个好办法。

A: I know. We've all been rushing around in different directions. It's been a while since we actually all had a meal together.
我知道。我们 一直都在忙于各自的事情。我们 已经有好一段时间没真正在一起吃饭了。

B: You've been spending too much time at the office.
你一直都花太多时间在办公室里。

A: I promise it will get better once we finish with this project. It's just sucking away all my time and energy.
我敢保证这个项目一旦完成情况会好些的。它耗费了我所有的时间和精力。

B: Maybe when you've done we can take a weekend trip to the beach.
或许你完成项目之后我们可以到海边去度周末。

A: That's a great idea. I could use a vacation.
好主意。我可以度假了。

B: Well, I don't know how much of a vacation it will be with two whining children in the back of the car, but at least it will be a change of scene.
我还不知道带上两个会在车后部不停地抱怨的小孩一起度假会是什么样的，但至少可以换换环境。

A: That's for sure. Do you think I should cook sausages or Canadian bacon?
那肯定。你说我是否应该准备一些香肠或者加拿大咸肉？

B: Sausages, please. And I'll cut up some fruit for a fruit salad.
准备些香肠吧。我将把一些水果切碎用来做水果色拉。

A: That would be great, thanks.
太棒了。谢谢。

4.Calling on Someone/Paying a visit
拜访某人

I.
A: Hello there! Come in, come in.
你好啊！进来，进来。

B: I just dropped by to say hello. I was driving in the neighborhood and thought I'd pay you a visit.
我只是顺路来向你问好。我原来 开车到这附近来，所以我想可以顺便来拜访你。

A: I'm glad you did.
你来拜访让我很高兴。

B: I'm not interrupting you am I? I should have called before I came, but it was a spur of the moment thing.
我不会打搅你吧？我事先应该给你打个电话的，但这是一时冲动。

A: No, I'm not busy. I was just doing some work around the house, and I'm happy to have an excuse to take a break. Why don't you have a seat over here?
不要紧，我并不在忙着干活。我只是在屋里随便找些事干，现在我很高兴能趁机休息一下。你怎么不在这坐下呢？

B: I love what you've done with this room. Those curtains really freshen up the room.
我喜欢你这样布置这房间。那些窗帘确实使这房间有了生气。

A: Thanks. Actually, I made them myself.
谢谢。实际上，窗帘是我自己制作的。

B: You didn't! I had no idea you were the domestic type.
是吗？我还不知道你这么擅长于家务的。

A: Well I really enjoy doing that kind of thing when I get the time. But work keeps me pretty busy.
我有时间的时候确实乐意作这种事，不过我的工作太忙了。

B: I know. Who has time anymore to keep up with hobbies?
我能明白。谁哪里还有时间顾及业余爱好呢？

A: Well, since I moved into this new place, I've wanted to spend the time to make it nice.
自从搬到这里之后，我一直想花时间把房间好好布置一下。

B: It certainly paid off.
你的确布置得很好。

A: I'm sorry. I should be a better host. Can I get you anything? Tea, coffee, lemonade?
对不起，我应该做个更好的主人。你想喝些什么？茶、咖啡、还是 柠檬水？

B: Some coffee would be great.
来些 咖啡吧。

A: Here you are. Do you take cream or sugar?
这是你的。要加奶油或糖吗？

B: Just a little cream please.
请添一点奶油。

II.
A: Hello, Professor. I'm sorry to trouble you. Are you free now?
你好，教授。对不起，打搅您了。您现在有空吗？

B: Sure. Come on in. I was just finishing up these exams.
有空。快进来吧。我刚刚改完这些考试卷。

A: You must be pretty busy with grading.
那您一定在忙着评卷啦。

B: It's getting better now. Anyway, it comes with the job. So what's on your mind?
现在好些了。不论怎样，这是工作的一部分。那你找我有什么事吗？

A: Oh, nothing in particular. I just feel like I'm not really talking enough in your class. Sometimes it's not easy for me to express my ideas. But, I thought it would be easier to talk to you if I could talk face to face.
哦，没什么特别的事情。我只是觉得自己在课堂上发言不够。有时我很难表达自己的观点。不过，我认为如果能跟您面对面地交谈会容易些。

B: That's true for most people. The class certainly is active. I'm sure it's difficult to get a word in.
大多数人都是这样。这个班级确实活跃。我相信想插话是不容易的。

A: Yeah, it is. But I should try harder.
是的。但是我应该尝试多一些。

B: Would you like some tea?
你想喝点茶吗？

A: Sure, what kind do you have?
好的，您有什么茶呢？

B: I'm drinking some Earl Grey right now. It's my personal favorite.
我现在喝的是格雷伯爵牌。那是我自己最喜欢的。

A: Then I'll have some too.
那么我也喝一些。

B: Hold on, let me get you a mug. Do you take any milk or sugar?
等等，让我给你拿个杯子。想加点牛奶或者糖吗？

A: Yes, both please.
好的，两样都加。

B: Here, have a chocolate. Make yourself comfortable. I don't really get many visitors who just want to chat. They usually come to my office to complain.
来，吃块巧克力。随便一些。老实说，来拜访我的人还没有哪一个只是想跟我聊一聊的。他们通常都是到我办公室里抱怨的。

A: Well, it's kind of you to take the time to chat with me.
非常感谢你腾出时间来跟我聊天。

5. Office
办公室

I.
A: Has anyone made coffee this morning? I'm really dragging.
今天早上有人冲咖啡了吗？我实在太累了。

B: You look a little under the weather. Is anything the matter?
你看起来有点不舒服。你没事吧？

A: I'm fine. It's just this mailing for the membership drive. It seems like it'll never get done.
还好。问题是这堆来申请会员资格的来信。工作似乎总是干不完。

B: It looks like tedious work. Just keep at it. It can抰 last forever.
这工作看起来很枯燥。坚持干吧。它不会永远没完没了的。

A: I guess not. But, sometimes it seems like it will.
我想是的。但有时侯它看起来象是没完没了的。

B: Could you use any help? I have some time free later this morning.
你需要帮忙吗？待会儿我有些空余时间。

A: Thanks anyway. Organizing all the letters for the different postal codes is so complicated that it's easier for me to do it myself than explain it to someone.
不用了，多谢。把 所有信件按照不同的邮政编码来分类是十分复杂的，我自己干比教别人干还要容易些。

B: Well, if you change your mind let me know.
好吧。如果你要改变主意再告诉我。

A: Thanks, I will. I'm sure, though, you have plenty of more interesting things to work on.
我会的，多谢。不过你肯定还有许多更有趣的事要做。

B: Yes, I do. But I'm not getting much work done at all until my computer gets fixed.
没错。但是在我的电脑修好之前我根本没有很多活要干。

A: What! Your computer is on the blink again?
什么？你的电脑又出故障了？

B: Yes. I just called the company's helpline for the fifth time since yesterday. It takes forever to actually speak with a real person. They keep you on hold forever. I was about ready to throw the computer
out the window.
是的。从昨天到现在，我已经是第五次打电话到电脑公司了。电话老是没人接，他们永远是叫你稍侯。我真想把电脑从窗口扔出去。

A: Don't do that. Why don't we both go blow off some steam after work and get some drinks out?
别这样。下班后我们俩到外面去喝点东西，发泄发泄，怎么样？

B: That sounds like a great idea. I don't know if I can wait for 5:00 to roll around.
好主意。我不知道自己能否捱到五点钟。

A: Well, back to work. I'll stop by for lunch later.
好了，回去干活吧。待会儿 一起吃午饭。

II.
A: Are you through with the copy machine?
你把东西复印完了吗？

B: You go ahead of me. I'm going to be here for a while.
你先走吧。我还要在这呆一会儿。

A: Don't worry about it. I have a lot to do to, and I don't mind waiting.
别担心。我也有很多活要干，我不介意再等等。

B: Is that the information for the meeting this afternoon?
那是今天下午开会用的材料吗？

A: Yes, it's finally ready. I've worked overtime for the past week trying to get it done. I even came in on Saturday to put the finishing touches on it.
对，总算准备好了。上星期我老加班想把它干完。我甚至周六还过来完成收尾工作。

B: It looks very professional. I'm sure the director will be impressed.
这看起来非常专业化。一定会给董事长留下深刻印象的。

A: I hope so, after the amount of effort I put into this. I should think I deserve some credit for the work I've been doing.
但愿如此，我可是在上面花了一番心血的。我想我的工作应该是值得赞许的。

B: You'll be up for promotion soon.
你很快就会获得提升的。

A: Yes. I could certainly use the raise. I don't know how much longer my car is going to make the commute to work. It's on its last legs.
是的，我一定好好利用这次提升的。不知道我的那部小车还能用多久，它快要报废了。

B: I'm sure your hard work will pay off. It can't go unnoticed.
相信你在工作上所付出的努力会得到回报的，它不会被忽视的。

A: Thanks. Would you like to grab some lunch later?
多谢。待会儿你想跟我一起去吃午饭吗？

B: I'd love to. But we'd better do it some other time. I have to do a ton of filing. I was just going to get a sandwich and come back here for a working lunch.
我很想去，不过我们最好换个时间。我还得做一大堆归档工作。我打算去吃块三文治后回来这里，午饭时间照样干活。

A: Talk about putting in extra effort. Do you ever take a break?
又谈到加班。你究竟有没有休息的？

B: I leave it all behind me when I go home.
我回家时就把它抛在脑后了。

A: That's a wise policy.
这是个明智的方法。

6. Campus
在校园里

I.
A: How are your classes going?
你现在上的课程怎么样？

B: Alright. I'm so busy I don't really have time to think about how things are going.
还好。我太忙了，根本没有时间去考虑。

A: I know you have a heavy class load this semester.
我知道你这学期的功课很重。

B: Yeah, I think I got in over my head.
对呀，我想我已搞得焦头烂额了。

A: Don't panic. Things are sure to slow down some after the mid terms.
不用惊慌。过了期中就不会那么紧张了。

B: Maybe, but I'm thinking about dropping a class.
可能吧，不过我在考虑放弃一门课。

A: Which class would you drop?
你要放弃哪一门？

B: Probably chemistry. I can make it up over the summer. I just don't have the time to study enough。
很可能是化学。我可以在暑假期间把它补回来。我实在没有足够的时间学习。

A: Maybe you could quit your job?
或许你可以把工作辞掉。

B: No way. I need that money for my tuition.
那不可能。我需要那笔钱来支付学费。

A: Do you have loans?
你有贷款吗？

B: Yes. I have lots of loans. I'm going to be paying the bill for my education for a long time.
有，我贷了不少钱。我得用很长时间来偿还教育费用。

A: Tell me about it. I can't believe they raised tuition this year. It's been hard on a lot of students.
告诉我是怎么一回事。我难以相信他们今年增加了学费。许多学生本来就很难付得起学费。

B: All we can do is bite the bullet.
我们只能知难而上。

A: I guess so. Well, good luck on your exams next week.
我也这样认为。好了，预祝你下周考试走运。

B: Thanks, I'll need it.
谢谢，希望我能走运。


II.
A: This is a beautiful campus. I love all these old trees.
这是个美丽的校园。我喜欢所有的这些老树。

B: Yes, it's one of the oldest universities in the state.
是的，这是全国最古老的大学之一。

A: How do you like your dorm this year?
你的寝室怎么样？

B: It's nice, I guess. It's one of the new buildings, so it's very comfortable. But it's a little noisy. A lot of people are up late playing their music pretty loudly.
我想还不错。那是其中的一幢新楼，所以非常舒服。不过有点吵，许多人经常很晚了还把音乐开得特别大声。

A: Have you asked them to quiet down?
你有没有叫他们安静下来？

B: I usually ask, but it doesn't often have much effect. Besides, I hate to complain. Just because I go to bed early doesn't mean everyone has to quiet down.
我经常叫的，但是往往不起什么作用。而且我又不喜欢抱怨。因为我睡得早并不意味着每个人都得安静下来。

A: Sure it does. It's your campus too. Don't let people run over you so easily.
那当然要抱怨啦。这也是你的校园。可别让人家那么快就欺负 到你头上来。

B: Well, how are things going with your new roommate?
那你的新舍友怎么样？

A: Things could be better. We have really different schedules. I like to be up early in the morning and she's a night owl. Some nights I'm not sure she sleeps at all. She's going to bed when I'm getting up.
本来事情会更好些。我们的作息习惯不同。我喜欢早起而她是个夜猫子。我真不知道她有些晚上究竟有没有睡觉 ，我准备起床的时候她才准备上床睡觉。

B: Have you talked to her about it?
你跟她谈过这事吗？

A: Yes. But what can she do? We just have different styles.
谈过。但是她能怎么样？我们就是作息习惯不一样。

B: Both of you have to change a little. That's what happens when you room with someone. You have to learn how to compromise.
你们俩都得改一改。跟别人住一起总会出现这种事，你就得学会忍让。

A: You're right, of course. Are you going to the dining hall for lunch?
没错 。你要到饭堂吃午饭吗？

B: No. I can't stand the food there. I'm going to grab a burger and some fries at the snack bar.
不，我受不了那里的饭菜。我打算到快餐店里吃个汉堡包和一些煎炸的食物。

A: I think I'll join you. I have to pick up some books for class at the bookstore over there.
我可以跟你一起去。我还得到那边的书店挑一些上课 用书。

7. Library
在图书馆

I.
A: How many books can I check out?
我可以借多少本书？

B: Do you have a library card?
你有借书证吗？

A: Yes, I do.
我有。

B: You can check out ten books at a time.
你一次可以借十本书。

A: How long can I keep them for?
我可以借多久？

B: Two weeks. But you can renew them if nobody's put a reserve on them.
两个星期。不过如果没有人预定你可以续借。

A: What happens if I don't bring them back on time?
假如我没能够准时还书会有什么事？

B: Well, you'll have to pay a fine of course. It's ten cents a day for everyday it's overdue.
当然你会被罚款。逾期每天罚款十美分。

A: Where's your card catalog?
书卡目录在哪？

B: It's all on computer now. You just go to anyone of those computers over there and follow the directions. It's really very easy.
现在全部存到电脑里了。你到那边任意一部电脑那里按照提示操作就可以查到了。很简单的。

A: Thanks for your help.
谢谢你的帮助。

II.
A: Hi! What are you doing here?
嗨！你正在做什么？

B: Working on a paper for my English literature class. How about you?
在写我的英国文学课的论文。你呢？

A: I'm doing some research for my Chinese history class. Do you mind if I sit at your table?
我在搞中国历史课的 一些调查。我可以坐在你这张桌子这里吗？

B: Go ahead. Let me move some of these books out of the way.
坐吧。让我把这些书 往旁边挪一挪。

A: How long have you been here?
你来这里多久了？

B: Hours. My eyes are starting to lose focus. I might be here most of the night.
几个小时了。我的双眼开始视力模糊了。恐怕我要在这呆上将近一个晚上。

A: How late does the library stay open?
图书馆开放到多晚？

B: All night on Sundays. That's good for me. I've got to get this paper done.
星期天开通宵。那正合我意。我得完成这篇论文。

A: You always wait until the last minute. Why don't you check out the books and work at home?
你总是呆到最后一分钟。你为什么不把书借回家写 呢？

B: I work better here. I like the quiet atmosphere. Besides, you can't check out reference material. So, I'm stuck here.
我在这写得好些。我喜欢这种安静的环境。而且，你不能参考材料借出去。所以我就泡在这了。

III.
A: Where is your periodicals section?
请问期刊借阅部在哪？

B: Right over there, sir.
就在那，先生 。

A: Do you have a copy machine in the building?
这栋楼里有复印机吗？

B: Yes. It's upstairs and to your right.
有。在楼上的右手边。

A: Do you know how much it costs to make a copy?
你知道复印一份需要多少钱吗？

B: I think the copy machine charges ten cents per copy.
我想，复印每份应该是十美分。

A: Is there anywhere I can get change?
这有地方可以换零钱的吗？

B: The machine accepts dollar bills.
那部机可以接受钞票。

A: Great. Thanks for your help.
太好了。谢谢你的帮助。


8. Finding a job
找工作

I.
A: Good morning! Can I speak with the manager?
早上好！我可以见一见你们经理吗？

B: I'm the manager. How can I help you?
我就是经理。找我什么事？

A: I'm interested in applying for a job.
我想找份工作。

B: Alright. We do need some help in the office part time. It would be about 20 hours a week. What hours are you available?
好的。我们正好需要有人在办公室里兼职。一周工作大概二十小时。你哪些时间方便？

A: Well, I'm a student and I have class at different times every day. But I'm free most afternoons.
我还是学生，每天上课时间不一样。不过我多数在下午有空。

B: We need someone desperately on Monday mornings. Are you free then?
我们每星期一早上都特别需要人手。你这个时间有空吗？

A: I think I can move the time of one my classes.
我想我可以把一门课的时间调一调。

B: Then just fill in this application. I need your name, address, telephone number, social security number, and your previous work experience. I also need three references.
那么就填一填这张申请表。我需要知道你的姓名、地址、电话号码、身份证号码、以及你以前的工作经验。另外我还需要三张证明。

A: Do they have to be former employers, or could I give you the name of some professors that know me well.
证明人必须是以前的老板吗？或者我能否把了解我的一些教授的名字给你。

B: Just as long as they are not family members or friends. Do you have office work experience?
只要不是家人或朋友就可以了。你有做办公室工作的经验吗？

A: A little. I can type and use a word processor.
有一点 。我会打字，会用文字处理程序。

B: That should be enough. It's fairly routine work. We pay $7 an hour. You should look professional when you come to work. No shorts, jeans, or tennis shoes. Now just finish filling in the application and leave it with me.
那就足够了。 这是比较常规性的工作。我们付给你 每小时七美元。你过来工作的时候应该穿职业性的服装。不许穿短装、牛仔服或球鞋。现在把这张表填完然后留给我就行了。

A: When can I find out about the job?
我什么时候可以知道应聘结果？

B: I'll give you a call when we've made our decision. It shouldn't be too long. We need to fill this position quickly.
我们决定下来后会打电话的通知你的。不会很久的。我们需要尽快填补这个职位。

A: Thanks for your time. I'll look forward to hearing from you soon.
谢谢你。我盼望能很快收到你们的通知。


II.
A: I've read your application with interest and I'd like to ask you a few questions.
我已经仔细看过你的申请表，我想问你一些问题。

B: Certainly.
请问。

A: Why do you want this job?
你为什么想做这份工作？

B: Well, I'm looking for some teaching experience. I've done quite a bit of tutoring. But I've never taught a class on my own. But I'm ready to try.
我想积累一些教学经验。我已经做过不少次家教，但是我从来没有给一整个班上过课。不过我准备尝试一下。

A: The students you'll be working with are often very difficult. Do you think you'll be able to handle it?
你要教的那些学生通常很难管。你觉得你能对付吗？

B: I like challenges. And I get along well with young people. I can't say for sure how I'll do, but I don't think they'll give me too much trouble.
我喜欢挑战。而且我跟年轻人相处不错。我还不能肯定地说我会干得怎么样，但是我想他们不会给我制造太多麻烦的。

A: The job also requires a lot of paperwork. Can you be organized?
这项工作还需要许多文书工作。你能干得有条不紊吗？

B: Yes. I've had experience: working in offices. Organization there was very important.
我可以。我有过在办公室工作的经验。有条理在那里是十分重要的。

A: Would you describe yourself as a self-starter?
你能描述一下你自己作为有主动精神的人情况吗？

B: Definitely. I love to work on my own. I'm very independent.
当然可以。我喜欢独立工作。我的独立性很强。

A: But, could you also work well in a group?
不过，你能在一个集体中出色地工作吗？

B: I like to work with others as well. I just like to be able to contribute my own input. I want to feel like I'm helping to solve problems, not just doing what other people tell me to do.
我一样喜欢跟别人一起工作。我只是希望能够贡献自己的知识。我想让别人感觉到我能够帮助解决问题，而不仅仅是别人让我干什么我就干什么。

A: Very good. We need someone who works well on their own, without too much direction. You seem like you might be the right person for the job. We still need to interview a couple other candidates. But you're at the top of our list.
很好。我们需要的是能够很好地独立工作而不需要 太多指示的人。看起来你可能正是适合这项工作的人选。我们还需要面试其他几位求职者，不过你目前名列前茅。

B: When can I know your decision?
我什么时候知道你们的决定？

A: We'll contact you within a week.
我们会在一周内与你联系的。


9. Repairs
修理

I.
A: Hello, who is it?
你好，是谁呀？

B: I'm the handyman for the apartment complex.
我是公寓的修理工。

A: Oh great! I've been expecting you.
哦，太好了！我正等着你呢？

B: What seems to be the problem?
什么 地方出了问题？

A: The shower is leaking from upstairs and it's dripping through the kitchen ceiling. See, the floor here is all wet.
浴室从楼上漏水，并且透过厨房的天花板滴下来。你看，这里的地板全湿透了。

B: Well that is a nuisance. I'll have a look at it.
那可真令人讨厌。我来看看 。

A: Can you tell what the trouble is?
你能告诉我是怎么回事吗？

B: It could be many things. Are you certain you're keeping the shower door closed properly?
会有很多原因。你确定你一直都关好浴室的门吗？

A: Yes, I'm sure it's not the door. What else could it be?
是的。我敢肯定不是门的问题。那会是什么问题呢？

B: It could be a leak in the shower itself, or it could be inside the wall. Hopefully, it's in the shower. Let me see, this might do the trick.
可能是浴室里漏了水，或者可能是墙壁里面漏水。很可能问题是出在浴室里。让我 看看，应该没错了。

A: Have you fixed it.
你把它修好了吗？

B: I can' be certain, but there doesn't seem to be any leaking now. If that doesn't work, give me a call and I'll try something else.
我还不能肯定，不过现在看起来没有漏水了。假如还 不行的话，就打电话给我，然后我再试试其他办法。

A: What about my ceiling? It needs to be repaired from the water damage.
那么我的天花板呢？受到漏水的破坏，它也需要修理。

B: I'll have to wait for the ceiling to dry out before I can repair it. Give me about a week and then I'll come back.
我得等到天花板彻底干后才能修补 。大概一周后我会再来的 。

A: Thanks for your help.
谢谢你的帮忙。

B: I'm just doing my job.
这只是我份内的事。

II.
A: What can I help you with today?
今天我能帮你什么忙呢？

B: I'd like you to have a look at my car.
我想让你帮我检查一下小车。

A: Alright. Just park it over right over there next to that blue car and the mechanic will have a look at it. Can you tell me what's wrong with it?
行。就把它停在那边的蓝色汽车旁把，汽车修理工会过来检查的。能告诉我出了什么故障吗？

B: I'm not exactly sure. It makes this funny noise when I speed up and the breaks squeak.
我还不是很清楚。我加速的时候它就会发出这种古怪的噪音，煞车也发出吱吱声。

A: Can you be any more specific about that funny noise?
你能不能把这种古怪的声音描述得更确切一点？

B: It makes a kind of a roar or a rumbling sound. It's very loud.
它发出一种隆隆声或是轰轰声。非常刺耳。

A: I see. Well, we'll have a look at it.
我明白了。好，让我们来看看。

B: Do you have any idea what the problem could be?
你有没有想到是什么问题？

A: I can't tell without looking at the car madam, but your break pads might need replacing. As for the funny noise, it could be engine trouble or you might just need your tires rotated.
不用检查我就知道是怎么回事了，可能你的煞车板该换了。至于古怪的声音，有可能是引擎的故障或者只是需要调整一下轮胎。

B: I hope it won't be anything too expensive.
我希望它不要花我太多钱。

A: Once the mechanic checks it out, we can give you an estimate. We won抰 do anything to the car until we have your OK.
一旦修理工查明故障，我们就可以为你估计费用。经你同意后我们才动你的车，行吗？

B: Do you have any idea how long it will take?
你知道要修多久吗？

A: It's a busy afternoon. I don't think he can get to it before 2:00. Call us back around 3:00 and I'll give you an update.
今天下午忙些，我想两点钟前他还不能修好。大约三点钟你给我们大个电话，我再告诉你最后修好的时间。

B: Alright, I'll call back then.
好的，我到时候再打电话。

10. With the Police
跟警察打交道

I.
A: Do you know how fast you were going?
你清楚你开车有多快吗？

B: I didn't think I was going much past the speed limit sir.
我认为我并没有超速行车，警察先生。

A: This is a school zone. The speed limit is 25 miles per hour. You were going 55 miles per hour.
这是校区。最高车速是每小时25英里。你开了每小时55英里。

B: I' sorry, I didn't realize I was in a school zone. I was going a little faster because I just came down that hill.
对不起，我并不知道我是校区里。我刚才开快了一点是因为我在下山。

A: There's a clearly marked sign. You didn't see it?
有一个明显的标志，难道你没看见吗？

B: No, sir.
没有，警察先生。

A: Can I see your license and registration?
能给我看一下你的驾驶证和汽车牌照吗？

B: Here's my license. It's an international license. What do you mean by registration?
这是我的驾驶证。是一张国际驾驶证。汽车牌照是什么意思 ？

A: It's a card identifying the owner of the vehicle. Does the car belong to you?
是用来证明车主的一张证明。这是你的车吗？

B: I'm borrowing it from a friend.
我向一位朋友借的。

A: When you drive you need to make sure you have your license, the car's registration, and the insurance information.
你开车时要先弄清楚你有没有带驾驶证、汽车牌照 、以及保险资料。

B: Oh, I didn't realize I needed so much. I'll make sure I take that all with me next time.
哦，我还不知道需要带这么多。下次我保证把所有东西都带上。

A: Make sure you do. I'm going to let you off easy this time and just give you a warning. But you must pay close attention to the signs on the side of the road. And always slow down when you're passing a school.
要保证带上。这次我就放过你，只给你一个警告。但是你要特别注意路边的标志。并且每经过学校就要减速。

B: Yes, sir. Thank you.
我会的，先生。谢谢你。

A: You just make sure it doesn't happen again.
确保下次不会在发生这种事。

II.
A: Officer! I've just been robbed. Can you help me?
警官！我刚刚遭人抢劫。你能帮帮我吗？

B: Calm down lady. Please try to tell me what happened?
请镇定，女士。告诉我是怎么一回事？

A: I was coming out of the subway when a man jumped out and waved a knife at me. He demanded that I give him his bag.
我正走出地铁的时候，一个男的突然跳出来，晃着一把刀对准我。他命令我把提包给他。

B: And you gave it to him?
接着你就给了他？

A: What else could I do? He was threatening me.
我还能怎么样？他在威胁我。

B: Alright. You're not hurt are you?
行了。你没受伤吧？

A: No, I'm just scared to death. I've never been mugged before.
没有，我只是被吓得要死。我以前从没被人抢劫。

B: Did you get a good look at the man? Can you give me a description?
你看清那个人了吗？你能否描绘一下？

A: I don' remember what he looked like. All I remember is that he had a knife.
我几不清他的长相。我只记得他有一把刀。

B: Come on, you must be able to tell me something about him.
继续说，你一定告诉我他的一些情况。

A: Well, he was tall, maybe 6 foot 6. He had brown hair, I think, and he was wearing a black sweatshirt. Honestly, I can't remember anything else. It all happened so fast.
他是个高个子、大概6.6英尺。我想，他的头发是棕色的，并且他穿着一件黑色长袖棉线衫。老实说，我再也记不起别的了。一切都发生的太突然了 。

B: I'd better take you down to the station so you can file an official report. Was there anything of value in your bag?
我最好把你带到警察局去，这样可以为你录一份正式的口供。你的包里有什么贵重物品吗？

A: Yes. All of my credit cards, my driver's license, and I was carrying a lot of cash. Do you think you can find the man?
有。我的全部信用卡、驾驶证，而且我还带着许多现金。你认为能找到这个人吗？

B: Who knows. He might be gone for good. But, we'll do our best.
难说。他也许永远消失了。不过，我们会尽力的。

A: I understand.
我明白。

11．Language trouble
语言障碍

I.
A: How are you doing, Mr. Wang? Are you enjoying your stay in the US?
王先生，你好吗？你在美国过的开心吗？

B: Yes, I am. I'm still struggling with my English though.
开心。只不过我还在穷于对付英语。

A: It seems like you're managing just fine.
好象你应付得还不错。

B: I can usually understand when people speak to me. But, I get a bit lost when you all talk to each other. It's just too fast. I can't keep up.
人们对我说英语的时候，我通常都能听得明白。但是，当你们相互交谈的时候，我就点糊涂了。说得太快了。我跟不上。

A: That's understandable, but I'm sure you'll get better with practice.
这可以理解。不过我相信你通过练习会说得更好的。

B: To tell you the truth, I'm a little embarrassed to practice. I still have trouble finding the right words to express myself. I'm sure I tire out everyone with my poor English.
老实对你说，我对练习感到有点不好意思。我仍然很难找到合适的字眼来表达自己的意思。我这么差的英语肯定让每个人听得烦透了。

A: Not at all. You speak very well. You just lack confidence.
绝对不会的。你说得很好。你只是缺乏信心。

B: Probably that's true. But I'm just not sure how to improve my speaking ability.
很可能是吧。但我就是不知道怎样提高我的口语表达能力。

A: Just jump into the conversation. Say whatever is on your mind. I promise people will be glad to hear what you've got to say. It makes people more uncomfortable when you stay silent.
进行交谈就行了。心里想说什么就说什么。我保证人们会很高兴听到你说出了你想要说的话。交谈时老是沉默会使人更不舒服。

B: I know it's true. It's just so hard to get going.
我知道这是真的。就是很难开口。

A: I'm sure I'll be having a much harder time with Chinese. You're doing a great job. At least let us know when we're speaking too fast. None of us, I'm sure would mind slowing down.
我相信我说汉语会更难。你表现非常出色。如果我们说话太快，你至少要让我们知道。我们肯定没有人介意放慢速度的。

B: I just don't want to be a bother.
我只是不想给你们填麻烦。

A: You're definitely not a bother. We want you to feel comfortable here.
你肯定不会添麻烦。我们希望你在这里感觉舒服。

B: Well, I'll give it a try. I know I need to improve my oral English and I've got to start speaking more.
那好，我试试看。我知道我需要提高自己的英语口语并且开始多开口说。

A: That's the spirit!
这就对了。

II.
A: I don't know what to do. I can never understand anything in his lecture. His accent is very thick and he uses so many difficult words.
我不知道该怎么办好？讲座里的每一句话我都听不懂。他的口音很重而且用了很多难于理解的词语。

B: Don't panic. You can't expect to learn a language overnight. It's going to take you some time.
别惊慌。你可不要指望一夜之间就能学好一门语言。那可是要花费一定时间的。

A: It will certainly take me a while for me to get used to his accent.
我肯定要花一段时间才能习惯他的口音的。

B: It's sometimes difficult for me to understand everything he says too. But don't worry too much. You'll get the hang of it in no time.
有时候我也很难听懂他说的所有东西。不过不要太过担心。你很快就能够掌握它的。

A: I wish there were some way I could improve faster.
我希望有方法提高得更快一些。

B: There aren't any shortcuts. You don't have to understand every word perfectly. Just try to get the main idea.
捷径是不存在的。你不必弄懂每一个字。只要抓住大概意思就行了。

A: Yeah, I know. But I can't understand the main idea if I can't understand some of those technical words he uses.
是的，我知道。但是如果我不理解他用的一些专业术语，我就无法理解大概意思。

B: That must be difficult. It's a pain to have to memorize so much technical jargon.
那肯定是困难的。要记住那么多专业术语真是一种痛苦。

A: It's a major headache. It seems I'll never master this language.
真是十分令人头疼。好象我永远也掌握不好这门语言。

B: Don't be so hard on yourself. You've come a long way. Pretty soon you'll be speaking like a native. And don't be shy to just raise your hand and ask him to repeat something he said.
不要对自己太苛刻。你已经进步很大。很快你就可以说的很地道了。别害羞，尽管举手叫他重复他说的话。

A: You mean stop the class?
你的意思是打断上课吗？

B: Yeah, sure. It's your class too. Don't sit back and let other people leave you behind.
是的。这也是你的课。不要坐在后边, 给别人拉在后面了。

A: I'm not sure I'm brave enough to do that. And anyway, it's not fair to the others to have to put up with my poor English.
我不知道自己有没有胆量这么做。但不论如何，让别人忍受我这么差的英语很不公平。

B: Forget about them. What's important is that you get as much out of the class as you can.
不要这样想。重要的是你要尽可能多地从班上学到东西。


12. Customs
在海关

I.
A: Do you have anything to declare madam?
女士，你有东西要申报吗？

B: No, I don't.
没有。

A: Would you mind if I looked at this suitcase?
我可以检查一下你的手提箱吗？

B: Go ahead.
请吧。

A: What are these?
这些是什么东西？

B: They're gifts I'm bringing to my friends.
是带给朋友的礼物。

A: Are you a visitor or a resident?
你是来参观的还是来定居的。

B: I'm a visitor. I'll only be staying a few weeks.
我是来参观的。我只呆几个星期。

A: What's in this bag?
这包里有什么东西？

B: It's just some local fruits from my hometown.
只是一些从家乡带来的水果。

A: I'm sorry, agricultural products cannot be brought into the United States. I'm going to have to confiscate them.
对不起，农产品是不允许带到美国来的。我必须没收它们。

B: Oh, I didn't know. I'm sorry.
哦，我原来不知道的。对不起。

A: Do you have any other kinds of seeds or plants?
你还带了其他的种子或者植物吗？

B: No, sir.
没有了，先生。

A: That's all. You're free to go. Enjoy your stay here.
行了。你可以走了。祝你愉快。

II.

A: Can I see your passport and customs declaration?
我可以看一下你的护照和海关申报表吗？

B: Here's my passport, but I don't have the customs declaration form.
这是我的护照，但我没有海关申报表。

A: They didn't give you one on the plane? Well, you'll have to fill it out here.
他们在飞机上没有发给你吗？那好，你就在这里填一张吧 ？

B: Certainly.
好的。

A: How long are you planning to stay?
你打算呆多长时间？

B: Only a couple of weeks.
只有几个星期。

A: What is the purpose of your trip?
你此行的目的是什么？

B: I'm here on business. I'll only be staying a couple of weeks.
我是来作生意的。我只逗留几个星期。

A: You have nothing to declare?
你没有物品要申报了吗？

B: No, I don't.
没有了。

A: You'll have to open this bag.
你得打开这个包？

B: No problem. These are just some souvenirs I'm taking with me.
没问题。这些只是我带来的一些纪念品。

A: I see. How many cigarettes do you have?
我明白 。你带了多少香烟？

B: Only a couple of cartons. Is that OK?
只有几包。这行吗？

A: It's not a problem. You don't have to declare so few.
这不成问题。你不需要申报这么少东西。


13. Travel by air:
乘飞机

I.
A: I'm planning a trip to China. I'd like to fly to Hong Kong sometime at the end of August. Can you tell me some prices of flights?
我打算到中国旅游。我想在八月底的某个时间飞往香港。你能告诉我飞机票价格吗？

B: Your plans aren't more specific than that?
你的计划会比这更具体吗？

A: Well, I can be fairly flexible. I need to be in Guangzhou by the 26th of August. But, I'd like to find the cheapest flight possible.
我的日期比较灵活的。八月二十六号我要到广州。不过，我想了解一下最便宜的航班。

B: That's difficult in August. It's at the height of the tourist season.
八月份会比较困难。那是旅游季节的高峰期。

A: Just see what you can do.
只是看看你有什么推荐？

B: Which airport are you leaving from in America?
你准备从美国的哪一个机场登机。

A: I'm closest to Dulles International Airport, but I wouldn't mind driving a little further to get a better deal.
杜鲁斯国际机场离我最近，如果有更划算的，我也不介意坐车到更远一点的地方登机。

B: When will you be returning to the United States?
你打算什么时候返回美国？

A: If possible, I would like to have my return date open. I'm not exactly sure when I'm coming back.
如果可能的话，我想返回日期到时候看情况而定。我也不能确定什么时候回来。

B: And I assume you do not wish to travel first class?
那我建议你不要坐头等舱。

A: That's right. I'm more concerned about price than comfort.
没错。我更看重的是价钱而不是舒适。

B: There's a flight to Hong Kong that leaves August 20 at 11:00 am from Dulles with a stopover in Los Angeles and Taipei for $980 plus tax.
有一个飞往香港的航班将于八月二十号早上十一点钟从杜鲁斯起飞，中途在洛杉机和台湾 降落，票价连税款是980美元。

A: That's a pretty good deal. How long is the flight?
这真划算。这航班要飞多长时间？

B: The flight last 14 hours from Los Angeles to Hong Kong. Of course, it's another 5 hours from Washington to Los Angeles.
航班从洛杉机飞往香港需要14小时。当然，从华盛顿飞往洛杉机另外还需要5小时。

A: That's a long time in the air. How long are my stopovers.
在空中的时间很长。那么中途停留有多长时间？

B: You have a long one in Los Angeles, almost 8 hours. You might even be able to see a little of the city if you like. Your stop in Taipei is only a couple of hours. It's just so you can change crews.
你会有一段很长的时间在洛杉机逗留，大概有8个小时。如果你愿意，还可以在那座城市里逛一逛。在台北停留的时间只有几个小时，飞机只是在那换机组人员。

A: Well, I doubt if I can do better. I'll take it.
好的，我不知道是否有更好的路线。我接受你的建议的。

II.
A: Is this where I check my bags?
我是在这里检查行李吗？

B: Yes, sir but you'll have to get in line behind these people, sir, they were here before you.
是的，先生。但是你必须到这些人后面去排队，先生，他们比你来得早。

A: Are you ready now? I'm in a bit of a hurry. There was such bad traffic, I'm afraid I'm running a little late for my plane.
现在可以检查了吗？我有点急。交通非常堵塞，我担心有点赶不上登机了。

B: I'll get you to your plane just as quick as I can, sir. Can I see your ticket and some photo ID?
我会让你尽快赶去登机的。我可以看一看你的机票和身份证吗？

A: Here you are.
给你。

B: Do you want these bags checked all the way to Hong Kong, sir?
先生，你想让这些行李一路托运到香港吗？

A: No, just check them to Los Angeles. I want to make sure my luggage and I stay together. It's such a nightmare when your luggage gets lost. And I'm going to need it when I get to Hong Kong. So, I'd rather be safe than sorry.
不，只托运到到洛杉机。我要确保我的行李跟我同机。要是丢了行李那可是一场噩梦。这些东西是我到了香港后需要使用的。所以，我宁愿要安全也不要后悔。

B: No problem, sir. You are allowed to check two bags and take on carry-on item with you on the plane.
没问题的，先生。你允许带两个行李袋和你的随身物品上飞机。

A: Here are my two bags. Do you have tags for them?
这是我的两个行李袋。你们有标签吗？

B: Here you are. Now I have to ask you a few questions. Did you pack your own bags?
给你。现在我要问你一些问题。你是自己打包裹吗？

A: Yes, I did.
是的。

B: Has anyone approached you and given you anything or asked you to take something on the plane?
有人走近你并且给你东西让你带上飞机吗？

A: No. I have nothing but the things I packed myself.
没有。除了我自己装的东西就没有其他的了。

B: We just have to ask to make sure. We don't want to take any risks.
我们只是要弄清情况。我们不想冒任何危险。

A: I'm glad you're careful. Is that all?
你这么小心真令我高兴。就到此为止吗？

B: Yes. Your gate is B-16. You'll have to hurry.
是的。你的登机入口处是B-16。你得赶快。

A: Thanks, and here's something for your trouble.
谢谢，这是送给你的。

B: Thank you, sir.
谢谢你，先生。


14. Travel by bus
坐公共汽车

I.
A: Excuse me, is this the right bus to take to the Smithsonian?
请问，这是去史密斯索尼亚的公共汽车吗？

B: It depends what part of the Smithsonian you want to go to.
这要看你想去史密斯 索尼亚的哪一个地方。

A: I want to go to the Museum of American History.
我想去美国历史博物馆。

B: Well then, this is the right bus.
那么，坐这班车就对了。

A: How do I know where to get off?
我怎样才知道在哪里下车呢？

B: You can't miss it. It's a large building. We'll pass the Washington Monument and it will be the next stop after that.
你不会错过的。那是一幢巨大的建筑物。我们将经过华盛顿纪念碑，它的下一站就是了。

A: Can you let me know when it's the right stop.
到站的时候你能告诉我一声吗？

B: Yeah, I can call out the stop. But move along now, you're holding up the people behind you.
可以，我会报站的。现在要往前挪，你把后面的人的路挡住了。

A: How much is the fare.
车票多少钱？

B: $1 please. Just put it in the box.
一块钱。投进箱里就行了。


II.
A: Do you know how I can get to the zoo?
你知道怎样去动物园吗？

B: The zoo? It's a little complicated. You have to take the 134 and transfer to the 68.
去 动物园？这有点复杂。你得搭134路车，然后转68路。

A: Where can I pick up the 134?
我应该在哪里坐134路车？

B: The stop is down that way. Cross the street and walk for a couple of blocks.
车站就在这条路前面。过了马路然后走几个街区就到了。

A: Do I have to pay for both buses?
我要付两次车票吗？

B: No, ask for a transfer on the first bus.
不用，在第一辆车上拿转车票就行了。

A: Where do I get off the 134?
那我在哪里下134路车？

B: This is a little difficult. You need to get at the stop before the botanical gardens. If you pass the gardens, you've gone too far. Get the driver to let you know where to get off.
这有点困难。你要在植物园前的那个站下车。如果你经过了植物园，那你就走得太远了。让司机告诉你在哪下车。

A: And then where to I get the 68?
那么我又在哪搭68路车呢？

B: Almost directly across the street from where you get off the first bus. Ask anyone and they'll show you the way.
差不多是直接从你下第一辆车的地方过马路就到了。问问别人，他们会给你指路。

A: Thanks for your help.
多谢你的帮助。

B: Don't mention it.
不客气。

III.
A: Can I get a bus ticket here to Chicago?
我能在这买一张到芝加哥的车票吗？

B: Yes madam. When would you like to leave?
可以，女士。你想什么时候走？

A: How often do the buses run?
公共汽车多久开一班？

B: We have one that leaves in the morning at 6:00 am, one at noon, one at 4:00 pm, and the last one leaves at 8:00 pm.
我们早上6点钟有一班车，中午有一班，下午4点有一班，最后一班是晚上8点。

A: When does the 12:00 reach Chicago?
12点钟的车什么时候抵达芝加哥？

B: It usually takes about 5 or 6 hours, but there's often heavy traffic. If you're flexible, you would take one of the other ones.
一般需要五个或者六个小时，但是路上经常交通堵塞。如果不是非坐这班车不可的话，你可以乘坐其他时间的。

A: I guess I'll go at 6:00. I want to have time to enjoy the city. Is it easy to get to the city center from the bus station?
我想要6点钟出发。我希望能有时间逛一逛这城市。从汽车站去市中心容易吗？

B: It's a fairly long walk, but there are plenty of taxis and local buses willing to take you. Just step outside the bus station and you'll find it's easy enough to get around.
要走较长时间的路，不过会有很多的士和公共汽车愿意带你去。走出汽车站你就会发现很容易办到。

A: Alright, how much will that be?
好的，车票多少钱？

B: $28 please. And here's your ticket. Have a good trip.
28美元。这是你的票。旅途愉快。

15.Travel by taxi
坐出租车

I.
A: Taxi!
的士！

B: Where to madam?
到哪里，女士？

A: Kennedy airport, and quickly too. I have a plane to catch.
肯尼迪机场，而且要快点。我要赶搭飞机。

B: No problem, madam. I'll get you there as soon as I can.
没问题，女士。我回尽快送你到那里的。

A: Will all my luggage fit in the trunk?
我的全部行李都能放入车尾箱吗？

B: Sure. Here, let me take it for you.
可以。来，我来帮你拿。

A: I'm running a bit late. Do you think traffic will be bad?
我都走得有点迟了。你说会不会交通堵塞呢？

B: Rush hour should be over. But you never know what you'll run into.
高峰期应该过了。但你无法料到会碰上什么事？

A: Well, step on it. I can't miss this plane.
好了，走吧。我不能误了飞机。

B: I'll do my best madam. But I can't work miracles.
我会尽力的，女士。但我也无法创造奇迹。

A: Oh no, why should there be so much traffic? There must be an accident.
哦千万别这样，为什么会有这么多车呢？一定是出了事故。

B: We'll be around it in no time. We're starting to move again. They must have cleared it up. I guess it's your lucky day.
我们很快就到了。我们又开始动了。他们一定是把它清理了。我想今天该是你走运的日子。

A: Here's the airport. I'm flying on United Airlines.
机场到了。我将要搭美国航空公司的班机。

B: There's the terminal. Let me help you with your bags. You can check your bags over there. It'll be $30 even.
那是候机楼。让我来帮你提行李。你可以到那里检查行李。车费要30美元整。

A: Here you go. Thanks for getting me here so quickly. It looks like I've even got some time to spare.
给你。多谢你这么快把我送到这里。好象我还有些空余时间。

II.
A: Can you take me to the Historic Colonial Inn?
你能带我到西思托里可罗尼尔酒馆吗？

B: I'm not sure where that is. Do you have a street address?
我不清楚它在哪？你有街道的地址吗？

A: It's on Hillborough street. I don't have the exact number.
是在希尔区街道。我没有具体号码。

B: It's not ringing a bell. Can you direct me?
这听起来并不熟悉。你能带路吗？

A: Maybe. It's in the old part of town. Close to the river.
也许吧。是在老城区。靠近江边。

B: Ok, I think I know how to go.
好，我想我知道怎么走了。

A: Take a left here and go straight for a while.
这里向左拐然后直走一会儿。

B: I don't often have to go to the old part of town. I don't know my way around as much.
我不经常去老城区。附近的路我并不熟悉。

A: Oh, we missed the right turn back there. Can we turn around?
噢。我们错过后面后边的拐弯处了。我们能调头回去吗？

B: This is a one way street. We're going to have to go around the block.
这是单行马路。我们得开车绕过街区。

A: With all these circles and one way streets, this city is pretty hard to get around in.
有这么多绕道和单向马路，这城市实在难走。

B: You're telling me. Ok, is this the right turn?
你说对了。好了，这就是右拐弯吗？

A: Yes go here. We're going to cross a bridge, take a left turn at the light, and it will be on the right side of the road.
似的，走这边。接着我们要穿过一座桥，在交通灯处向左拐，它就在马路的右边。

B: Is that it up ahead.
直往前走吗？

A: Yeah. You can stop right here. Thanks.
对。你可以就在这停车。谢谢。

16. Travel by train
乘火车

I.
A: At what time does the train leave for Boston?
火车几点钟开往波士顿？

B: Trains leave the station for Boston every two hours or so, sir. The next train leaves at 9:00.
先生，开往波士顿的火车大约每两个小时开出一趟。下一趟 火车9点钟开。

A: Is it an express train?
是高速列车吗？

B: No, sir. The next express train leaves at 11:00.
不是的，先生。下一趟高速列车11点钟开。

A: What time does the normal train reach its destination?
这辆普通列车几点钟抵达目的地？

B: It should get there at 3:45.
应该3点45分到达。

A: Does it stop much along the way?
沿途停车吗？

B: The train makes frequent stops. I suggest that if you don't want to have to stop so much you take the express train, though it is a bit more expensive.
这部列车经常沿途停车。我的建议是，假如你不想沿途停车太频繁，你就乘高速列车，虽然价钱是贵了一点。

A: Yeah, I guess I'll wait for the express. That way, I have some time to get some breakfast.
对，我估计会等候那部高速列车的。这样我就可以有时间吃早餐。

B: So you want one ticket to Boston on Boston express. Is that a one way or a return ticket?
那么你是想买一张到波士顿的波士顿高速列车票啦。是要单程的还是双程的？

A: Return. I want to come back on Sunday.
双程的。我想星期天回来。

B: Very well, sir. Here's your ticket. That'll be $120.
很好，先生。这是你的票，120美金。

A: Here's a traveler's check What platform does it leave from?
给你这张旅游支票。火车从哪个月台开出？

B: I'm not sure yet. It'll be displayed on the big screen behind you.
我还不清楚。你身后的大屏幕上会显示的。

A: Alright, I'll keep an eye out for it. Thanks.
行，我会注意看的。谢谢。

II.
A: Where's the platform for the train leaving for Atlanta?
开往亚特兰大的火车月台在哪？

B: Right over there. I'm traveling on that train myself. I'll go with you.
就在那边。我自己也要坐那辆火车。我跟你一起走。

A: This is my first trip on a train in the US. I'm a little unfamiliar with how things work.
这是我第一次在美国坐火车。我对这类事情有点不熟悉。

B: Don't worry, it's not very complicated. Here, give your ticket and luggage voucher to the attendant.
别担心，不会很复杂的。来，把你的车票和行李单给服务员。

A: Do I put my bags up here?
我应该把包放在这上面吗？

B: Yes, up here above the seat. Let me help you. Goodness! What have you got in this bag? It's so heavy
对，放在座位上面。我来帮你。天哪！你的包里放了什么东西？这么重。

A: Mostly books. I don't like to travel without good reading material.
大部分是书。我可不想旅途中没有书看。

B: Yeah, but it must slow you down to be lugging all that weight around.
对，但是到哪里都提着这么重的东西会使你无法走快的。

A: I don't mind. I'm getting used to it. Where is the best place to sit?
我不在乎。我习惯这么做。我最好坐哪呢？

B: There are two seats in the corner over there. Is this your first trip to Atlanta?
那边有两个座位。你第一次去亚特兰大吗？

A: Yes, but I'm actually on my way to New Orleans. I'll change trains in Atlanta.
是的，不过事实上我是去新奥尔良。我要在亚特兰大转火车。

B: New Orleans is a fun city. I'm sure you'll have a great time there.
新奥尔良是个有趣的城市。我相信你在那会玩得开心的。

A: I hope so. Do you mind if I smoke?
希望如此。我抽烟你会介意吗？

B: I wouldn't mind. But this is a no-smoking train. They won't let you smoke.
不介意。不过这里是非抽烟者列车。他们不会让你抽烟的。

A: Well, I hope it's not too long a trip.
好吧，希望路途不要太远。

B: It'll be over in no time.
很快就要到了。

17. Performances and shows
表演与演出

I.
A: Is this your first opera?
这是你看的第一部歌剧吗？

B: Yes, it is. I'm not sure what I'll think of it.
是的。我也不清楚自己是如何评价它的。

A: Opera is something people either love or hate. I've always loved it, but I know lots of people that can't stand the stuff.
歌剧有的人喜欢有的人讨厌。我一直都喜欢，但是我知道许多人无法接受这东西。

B: I'll try anything once. I hope I love it, but I just wish it wasn't so long.
任何东西我都想尝试一下。我希望自己喜欢它，不过如果它没那么长就好了。

A: Yeah, operas can frequently be over 3 hours. But I think you'll enjoy this one. It's by Mozart. It's not only beautiful, it's also entertaining.
没错，歌剧经常都超过3个小时。不过我想你会喜欢这一部的。是莫扎特写的。不但优美而且有趣。

B: Too bad our seats are so far away.
可惜我们的座位太远了。

A: Yeah really. They call this the nose bleed section.
确实是这样。他们把这称作垃圾区。

B: There are some empty seats closer up. Can we move?
前面有一些空位。我们可以移动位置吗？

A: We'll have to wait until intermission, and then we can see about moving. But people are always coming late to operas. We wouldn't want to be in someone else's seat when they arrived and the music had already started.
我们必须等到休息的时候，那时我们就可以知道能否移动了。不过人们总是很迟才来看歌剧。别人来之后并且音乐已经开始的时候我们坐他们的位置就不好办了。

B: I guess not. Will I be able to read the subtitles from up here?
我也这么认为。我从这里能看到上面的字幕吗？

A: I'm sure they try to make it possible for everyone in the audience to be able to read them. But just try to concentrate on the music. You'll enjoy it more if you're not always worrying about reading what's going on in the plot.
我相信他们会设法让每一位观众都能够看到字幕的。集中精神听音乐吧。如果你不用总是担心情节发展如何，你会看地更开心的。

B: But then I won't know what's happening.
那样的话我就不知道发生什么了。

A: Let the music tell the story. Look here. There's a summary of the plot in our program. Read it now and then you'll have a general idea of what's going on.
让音乐来告诉你。看这里，我们的节目单上有内容简介。现在看一看你就知道情节发展的大致情况了。

B: That should make it much easier. Oh, they're blinking the lights. That must mean the performance is about to begin.
那样应该会使我们更容易看一些。哦，他们在把灯光弄得闪烁不定。那一定是表示就要开始了。

II.
A: Did you enjoy the play?
你喜欢这出戏吗？

B: Well, to be perfectly honest it wasn't exactly my kind of thing.
老老实实说吧，这不是我喜欢的那一类。

A: Yeah, it was a little different. I've never seen anything quite like it.
对，它是有点不一样。我还从来没看过真正象这样的东西。

B: But you liked it all the same?
但不论如何你同样喜欢它，是吗？

A: Yes, I did. I can't say I really understood what was going on, but I found it really entertaining.
是的。我不能说我真正理解了戏的内容，不过我发现它确实有趣。

B: I couldn't really get the jokes.
我不明白那些笑话。

A: Everything was so unexpected. No one ever did what they were supposed to. And the leading man's sense of humor was so dry. I thought it was hilarious.
所有的事情都那么出人意料。没有一个人的表演是人们意料之中的。而且那个男主角的幽默感表达得多么一本正经。我觉得这戏演得热闹。

B: I could never understand why you were laughing. I guess our senses of humor are different.
我无法理解你为什么会发笑。我认为我们的幽默感并不相同。

A: That's very likely. Even when people are from the same culture, their sense of humor differs.
这很有可能。即使是来自同一种文化的人他们的幽默感都会不一致。

B: I was also not very impressed by the set or the costumes or the lack thereof I should say.
我对它的布景或者服装或者说是不足之处并没有非常深刻的印象。

A: I'm sure the director used so little color on purpose.
我想导演肯定是有意使用那么少的色彩的。

B: On purpose? But why? It made the play so boring.
有意的？为什么？这样使得这部戏显得很沉闷 。

A: I read that she didn't want people to be distracted by flashy costumes or sets. She wanted the audience to concentrate on the acting.
我知道她是不想让那些花花绿绿的服装和布景分散观众的注意力。她想让观众把精神集中在表演上。

B: That's ridiculous. They probably didn't have enough money to get decent costumes. It takes all the fun out of the performance if there's nothing nice to look at. Besides, for me it's the other way around. I needed something to distract me from the acting.
那真是可笑 。他们很可能是没有足够的钱来买象样的服装。假如没有什么漂亮的东西可看，那么演出就没有任何趣味了。而且，对我来说正好相反，我需要一些东西来分散我对表演的注意力。

A: Well I guess we all have different tastes.
我想还是因为我们的品味不同。

18. Sports
运动

I.
A: How about going to see a basketball game with me tonight?
今晚跟我一起去看一场篮球赛怎么样？

B: Alright. That sounds like it might be fun.
行。听起来好象很有趣。

A: Might be fun? This is THE game to see of the season. Tonight we're playing against our biggest rival. You might have noticed that basketball is something like religion around here. People take it very seriously. Anyone not actually at the game will certainly be watching it on television.
可能有趣？ 这可是这个赛季应该看的一场比赛。今晚我们要与实力最强的对手比赛。你也许已经注意到，篮球在这里就好象宗教一样。人们很严肃地对待它。不在现场观看的人一定会在电视上看。

B: Yeah, I noticed that you all seem to get carried away a bit by sports. Don't you think you take things too far. I mean, after all, it's just a game.
对，我发现你们都有点迷上运动了。你不觉得你们走得太远了吗？我的意思是说，那毕竟只是一场比赛。

A: Of course. It's all in good fun. People are just having a good time when they're rooting for their home team. It also makes the community feel closer.
当然。都是为了好玩。人们为他们的主队加油的时候感到很开心。而且他 使得该社区的人感到更加亲密。

B: I', sure it does make you feel proud to have such a good team. Will your school lose many of its good players to the NBA this year?
我敢肯定它一定会使你因为有这么好的一个球队而感到自豪。你们学校今年有没有好的队员流失到NBA里了？

A: Yeah, two of our best players are graduating. Another one is thinking of going up to the pros early. It's really going to change the team next year. We'll have to start over with new players.
有，其中的两个最佳球员正要毕业。另外有一个正在考虑早日加入职业队。明年球队确实是要改编了。我们只好接收新队员重新开始。

B: But I bet this year your team has a really good chance of doing well.
但是我敢打赌今年你们队确实有一个表现出色的好机会。

A: We're a good bet for the national championship. I wouldn't be surprised if our team went all the way.
我们队是全国锦标赛冠军的有力竞争者。如果我们队获得全胜，我也不会感到惊讶的。

B: Don't you think all this excitement about sports takes emphasis away from academics?
你难道不觉得对运动的热衷使得大家不再以学习为重了吗？

A: Perhaps you're right. But you have to have both things in life. And it's impossible not to get excited when your team is doing so well.
也许你是对的。但是你的生活中这两样东西都要有。而且当你的球队打的很出色的时候你不感到兴奋是不可能的。

B: What are our seats like tonight?
今晚我们的座位怎么样？

A: They're pretty good seats. They're at about center court, fairly close in. Let me tell you, these tickets were hard to come by. You're lucky.
座位非常好。大概正对场地中心，比较接近。告诉你吧，这些票很难买到。你算是走运了。

B: Well, thanks for inviting me. I'm sure I'll have a good time.
那好，谢谢你的邀请。我一定会很开心的 。

A: My pleasure. I'll pick you up around 6:00.
不用客气。大约6点钟我来接你。

II.

A: Do you enjoy playing sports?
你喜欢运动吗？

B: I used to. When I was in college I played sports all the time. But now, who has the time?
我过去常常运动。我在大学里一直都做运动。可是现在，谁还有时间？

A: After work you don't have time?
你下了班以后没有时间吗？

B: I usually get home about 6:00 or 7:00 and I have about enough energy to turn on the television and fix myself some dinner. I used to be pretty good at tennis. I wouldn't mind finding someone to play with on weekends, but those fill up pretty quickly too. I can抰 seem to find any time to exercise.
我通常大约6点或7点到家，大概还有足够时间看一下电视和给自己弄点晚餐。我以往网球打得很好，我不介意周末找些人一起打一打，但是那些周末很快就排满了。我似乎找不到时间来运动。

A: I would love to find a group to play volleyball with. I really miss playing on a team.
我找一队人来打排球。我实在想念在一个队里打球。

B: People just don't have time these days to work and commit to a team. It's a shame. I've been planning to join a gym for months now. I just haven't gotten around to it.
如今人们就是没有时间来组队打球。真可惜。这几个月来我一直在打算加入一个健身房。就是还没有作到。

A: I don't really like gyms. Something about the atmosphere in them bugs me. I think it's being inside with all those machines. It just isn't a natural way to get exercise.
我并不喜欢健身房。里面的气氛真使我心烦。我觉得那是在里面跟那些机器打交道，并不是运动的自然方法。

B: Welcome to the modern world.
欢迎到现代世界里来。

A: It seems like people don't really care about learning a new skill or working together with a group, they just want to get in shape.
似乎人们关心的并不是要学习一项新技能或者跟一队人一起玩，他们只是想要锻炼体型。

B: I think you're right. But we all need to stay in shape and I figure if I have to pay money to the gym then I'll be more likely to go there and actually get some exercise.
我想你是对的。但是我们都需要有好体型，而且我认为如果我必须交钱给健身房，那么我会更多地去那里做一些实际的锻炼。

A: That's true. You do what you gotta do.
这是真的。你做你应该做的。

B: I wouldn't give up on the volleyball. Have you looked into the department of parks and recreation? I know they organize sports teams for kids, but I think they might have teams for adults too.
我不会放弃排球的。你找过公园和娱乐部门吗？我知道他们有为小孩组织运动队，不过我想他们也可能有成年人运动队 。

A: I hadn't thought of that. That would be great. Do you have their number?
这我倒没有想到。这样不错。你有他们的电话号吗？

B: No, but I'm sure it's listed in the phone book. Or you could just call information.
没有，但我相信电话号码簿上会有的。否则你可以打信息台。

A: Thanks, I'll look into it.
谢谢，我来查一查。

19. Making an appointment
约会
I.
A: Hello!
你好！

B: What can I help you with?
我能提供什么帮助？

A: I'm John Lee, I have an appointment scheduled with Ms. Carter.
我是约翰.李。我跟卡特女士有个约会。

B: I'm sorry. I've been trying to get in touch with you Mr. Lee. I'm afraid Ms. Carter has had to leave the office on urgent business. She asked me to try and reschedule your appointment.
对不起。李先生，我一直设法跟你联系。卡特女士有急事出差去了，她让我设法另外安排与你的约会。

A: That's too bad. I wish I've known about it sooner. I raced over here so I could be on time.
太糟了。如果我早点知道就好了。我匆匆忙忙赶到这里就是为了准时。

B: We'll make it as soon as possible. I'm so sorry for this inconvenience.
我们会尽快安排好的。给你带来了不便，我实在感到抱歉。

A: It can't be helped. These things happen. Does she have any time later this week?
那也没办法。总会有这样的事。后半周她有空吗？

B: Late me take a look at her appointment book here. This week...no, I'm afraid she's booked up for this week. This is a busy time of year for us. What first thing Monday morning? She's got some time around
9:00?
让我看一看她的安排表。这个星期......没有，恐怕这一周她已经排满了。这是我们一年中最忙的时候。把你第一个安排在星期一早上怎么样？大约9点钟她有一些时间。

A: No, I can't make it then. I always have a meeting on Monday mornings.
不行，我不能安排在那个时候。星期一早上我总是要开会。

B: Well then, when can we make it. She has time on Wednesday afternoons.
那么，我们可以定在什么时候呢？她星期三下午有时间。

A: Wednesday would be fine. Can we schedule it around 2:00?
星期三可以。我们可以顶在大概2点钟吗？

B: Yes, that looks like it would be fine. I'll write your name down for Wednesday at 2:00. And here's one of her cards. I'll write the appointment on the back for you.
可以，这看起来不错。我写下你的名字并把时间定在星期三的2点钟。这是她的一张名片。我在背面给你写下约会时间。

A: Do I need to call and confirm?
我需要再打电话来确定吗？

B: No need. Barring something unforeseen, she will meet you then. Again, I apologize for the time you've wasted today.
不必了。她到时候会接见你的，除非有无法预料的事。我再次为今天浪费了你的时间向你道歉。

A: Don't worry about it. It's no problem.
不用担心。不要紧的。

II.
A: What are your plans this Friday? Are you very busy?
这个星期五你的计划是什么？很忙吗？

B: No, actually I'm free.
不，实际上我很有空。

A: I can't believe it. A Friday that you have no plans. Will wonders never cease.
我无法相信。竟然一个星期五没有计划。难道惊喜永不停止？

B: Were you just asking for the your own information or did you have an idea for something we could do?
你是在查询自己想要的信息还是你想到了我们可以一起做的什么事情？

A: Well, I was wondering if you'd like to go to the concert in the park on Friday evening. The Atlanta symphony is playing pieces by Russian composers.
是这样，我想知道你愿不愿意周五晚上跟我去公园听音乐会。亚特兰大交响乐队将会演奏俄罗斯作曲家作的曲子。

A: That sounds like a wonderful idea. When does the concert begin?
这主意听起来好极了。 音乐会几点钟开始？

B: At around 7:00 I think, but I'll call and make sure. We should get there early though to make sure we can find a space on the lawn.
我想大概是7点钟，不过我会打电话去弄清楚的。我们要早点去到那里以便能够在草地上找到空位。

A: We don't sit in chairs?
我们没有椅子坐吗？

B: No, we'll need to bring a blanket to sit on. It'll be fun. We can take a picnic dinner with us.
没有的，我们得带一张毯子去坐。我们可以把野外晚餐带上。

A: Great! What should I bring?
太棒了！我该带些什么？

B: Bring some fruit, cheese, and crackers. I'll barbeque some chicken. What should we bring to drink?
带些水果、奶酪和饼干。我将烤一些鸡肉。我们应该带上什么饮料呢？

A: I'll just pick up a bottle of wine. Where and when shall we meet?
我只带上一瓶葡萄酒。我们在什么时间、什么地方碰头呢？

B: I'll pick you up around 5:00. We should drive together since it's so difficult finding a parking place in that part of town.
我大约5点来接你。我们要一起开车去，因为在那个地方很难找到地方停车。

A: Good idea. I might be a little late, but I'll try and leave work early.
好主意。我也许会迟一点，不过我会尽早下班的。

B: I'll just hang around your house until you show up. Well, I have to run now. See you Friday.
我会在你的房子周围等候，直到你出现为止。好了，我得走了。星期五再见。

A: See you then.
再见。

20. Barber/Hair dresser
在理发店

I.
A: Hi, I'd like to have my hair cut and styled. Do you have time now, or should I make an appointment?
嗨，我想理发和做发型。你们现在有时间吗？还是我应该预约？

B: No, I shouldn't be too much longer. Just have a seat and I'll be right with you.
不用，我不用很久的。坐一坐，我马上就给你理发。

A: Alright, thanks.
好的，谢谢。

B: Ok, now I'm ready for you. What would you like to have done?
行了，现在我准备给你理发。你想怎样理？

A: I'd like a couple of inches taken off. I want my hair to come just to my chin. It should be shorter in the back.
我想剪掉几英寸 。我想让头发正好跟下巴平齐。后面要短一些 。

B: To about here. No problem, I can do that. Would you like a shampoo?
大概剪到这里。没问题，我能作到。你想洗头吗？

A: Yes, please.
好的 。

B: Do you use conditioner on your hair?
你用护发剂的吗？

A: Not usually. I don't like to use too many chemicals on my hair.
不常用 。我不想在头上用太多的化学物品。

B: Your hair is a little dry. Conditioner will soften it up for you. Would you like me to use some?
你的头发有点干燥。护发剂会使你的头发便得柔顺。你想用一些吗？

A: Well then go ahead. I'll try it out.
那就用吧。我试试看。

B: Now how's that? I cut a couple inches off, but I can make it shorter if you like. Do you want to see it from the back?
现在怎么样？我剪掉了几寸，但是如果你喜欢,我可以再剪短些。你想从后面看看吗？

A: It seems like the right side is a little shorter than the left side. Can you even them out more?
好象右边比左边短了一点。你能把它剪得更齐吗？

B: Certainly. Is that more to your liking?
当然可以。这样是不是更好一些？

A: Yes, much better.
是好些。

B: It really suits your face. Would you like your hair blow dried?
这确实适合你的脸型。你想把头发吹干吗？

A: No thank you. Blow drying damages my hair.
不用了，谢谢。干吹会损坏头发的。

B: As you please. You're all set. You can pay at the front desk.
随你便。全理好了。你可以到前面柜台交钱。

A: Thanks, and here's something for your trouble.
谢谢。这是给你的小费。

B: Thank you. Have a good weekend.
谢谢。周末愉快。

II.
A: How would you like your hair cut, sir?
你想把头发剪成什么样，先生？

B: I need it cut short on the sides, but don't take too much off the top.
我要把两边剪短，但顶上不要剪得太短。

A: Alright, would you like a shampoo?
行，你要洗头吗？

B: No, I'm in a bit of a hurry.
不，我有点赶时间。

A: No problem, sir, it won't take very long.
没问题，先生。不会太久的。

B: I usually don't go so long without a cut. My hair's getting pretty shaggy. I'm not used to wearing such long hair.
我通常不会这么久才剪头发。我的头发非常粗浓杂乱。我不习惯披着那么长的头发。

A: Will this do? Or do you want a little more taken off?
这样可以了吗？还是你想再剪掉一点？

B: You can take a little more off the top.
你可以把顶上再剪掉一点点。

A: Would you straighten your head a bit, sir? That's good. Ok, how's that?
先生，把你的头抬直一点点好吗？很好。行了，怎么样？

B: Very good, thank you. I look much more presentable now.
很好，谢谢你。现在我看上象样多了？

A: Would you like me to use any oil?
你想让我在给你涂点油吗？

B: No thank you. Nothing of that kind, please.
不，谢谢。我不用那种东西。

III.
A: I'd like to make an appointment to have my hair permed.
我想预约烫发。

B: Certainly. Is there any particular hair stylist you would like to have?
可以。这有没有你自己特别想要指定的发型师？

A: No, I've never been here before.
没有，我以前从没来过这里。

B: Alright, there's an appointment with Janice two weeks from today.
那好，两周后的这个时候来找婕尼丝烫。

A: There's nothing any sooner?
不能再早一点吗？

B: No, I'm afraid we're very busy.
恐怕不行，我们很忙。

A: Well, then, that'll have to do.
那么，我只好这么办了。

B: Here's our card with the appointment time. I'll call you the day before to remind you of the time.
这是我们的预约时间卡。我会提前一天打电话提醒你的。

A: Thank you.
谢谢你。


21. Restaurant
在餐馆里

I
A: What should we order?
我们点些什么？

B: Do you want to start with an appetizer?
你想先来一道开胃菜吗？

A: Yes, how about the shrimp cocktail?
好，小虾鸡尾酒怎么样？

B: I think I'd prefer garlic bread.
我更喜欢蒜头面包。

A: That's fine with me. I think I'm going to get a salad, how about you?
我也没问题。我想要一份色拉，你呢？

B: Yes, me too. The Ceasar salad is very good here.
我也要。这里的恺撒色拉很不错。

A: I want the chef salad. And what shall we get for a main course?
我想要主厨色拉。那么我们主菜吃什么？

B: I think I'll have the soup and half sandwich. The soup is always good here.
我想要汤和半块三文治。这里的汤一直都不错。

A: I want a hamburger. But I don't want it cooked as rare as it was last time. I like my meat well done.
我想要个汉堡包。但我不想让它象上一次那样烤得半熟。我喜欢把肉煮得熟透。

B: I don't want to eat too much. I'd like to save room for dessert.
我不想吃太多。我要留点胃口吃甜食。

A: Yeah. The cheesecake here is excellent.
对。这里的奶酪特别好吃。

B: Well, I think we're ready to order. Here comes our waiter now.
那好，我们可以开始点菜了。我们的服务员过来了。

II.
A: Hello. What can I get you to drink?
你好。我可以给你们拿点什么饮料？

B: I'd like a lemonade and my friend would like a cup of coffee.
我想要一杯柠檬水，我朋友要一杯咖啡。

A: Alright. Let me tell you about today's specials. We have a mushroom and Swiss cheese quiche for $7.50 and the soup of the day is Florentine tomato. Do you need a minute to decide?
好的。我来告诉你们今天的特价菜。我们有一种蘑菇加瑞士奶酪馅饼，价格是7.5美金，今天的汤是佛罗伦萨番茄汤。你们需要过一会再决定吗？

B: Could you recommend something for us?
你能不能给我们推荐一些菜？

A: Our brick oven pizzas are very popular. You can choose your own toppings and they are large enough for you to share.
我们用砖炉烤的比萨饼十分受欢迎。上面的配料可以自选，而且很大，足够你们俩一起吃。

B: Thanks, we'll think about it.
谢谢，我们考虑一下。

A: Take your time. I'll be back in a minute with your drinks and then I can take your order.
慢慢考虑。过一会我把你们的饮料端来，然后你们可以点菜。


III.
A: Would you like to try this restaurant?
你想试试这家酒店吗？

B: Sure. I've never been here before. Is it good?
可以。我从没来过。这里好吗？

A: I haven't been here before either. But I hear they have a very good buffet.
我以前也没来过。但我听说他们有一种很不错的自助餐。

B: What's a buffet?
自助餐是什么？

A: A buffet is where you pay a set price and eat as much as you like. You serve yourself. You just take a plate, get in line and choose whatever you like. When you're hungry you can go back and get more.
自助餐就是你按照规定价格付款后喜欢吃多少就吃多少。你自己为自己服务。拿了一个盘子之后，你就去排队，喜欢吃什么就选什么。如果没吃饱还可以回去拿更多食物。

B: It sounds good. Is it expensive?
听起来不错。价钱贵吗？

A: It's $12 for all-you-can-eat.
交12美金吃到你饱。

B: Alright, let's try it.
好，我们去试试。

22. Shopping
购物

I.
A: Can I help you find something?
我能提供什么帮助吗？

B: I'm just looking right now. I'm interested in maybe getting some shoes.
现在我只是看一看。我也许有兴趣买些鞋子。

A: Take your time. And let me know if there's anything I can do to help you.
慢慢看。如果需要帮助就尽管说。

B: Do you have these in a size 7?
你们有这种7码鞋吗？

A: Just a minute, let me check...No, I'm sorry. All we have is a 6 1/2 and a 7 1/2.
等一下 ，让我找一找。没有了，对不起。我们有的全部是六码半的和七码半的。

B: Let me try the 6 1/2.
让我试试六码半的。

A: How do they fit.
合不合适？

B: They're too tight.
太紧了。

A: Would you like to try the larger pair?
你乡试一试更大的那双吗？

B: No, they'll certainly be too big.
不用了，一定会太大的。

A: What about this pair? They're very similar and I think we have them in a size 7.
这双怎么样？它们很相似而且我们有7码的。

B: Alright, I'll try them. They fit, but they're not very comfortable. I need something durable but professional looking for work.
好，我试试看。合适，但不是很舒服。我需要耐用的而又适合穿来工作的。

A: What about these? They're very stylish, but I think they'll also be comfortable.
这些怎么样？它们十分时髦，但我认为它们也很舒服。

B: Yes, these feel much better. I'll take them.
对，这些感觉更好些。我就买这双。

A: Good. Will that be all for you?
好的。就买这么多吗？

B: Yes, thank you.
是的，谢谢你。

II.
A: Excuse me, I'd like to look at some watches.
打搅了，我想看看一些手表。

B: Alright. Let me open the case for you. Which one would you like to see?
好的。让我给你打开柜子。你想看哪一块？

A: That one up there with the gold band.
上面那块带有金表带的。

B: Yes, very nice. Would you like to try it on?
好，这很不错。你想试戴一下吗？

A: Yes, please. Hmm...let me look at some others.
好的。 喔 ......让我再看看其它的。

B: What about this one?
这块怎么样？

A: It's nice, but I think the face is too big. I have a small wrist, so I don't want anything too large.
不错，但我觉得表面太大了。我的手腕细，所以我不想戴太大的。

B: Then this is the one for you.
那么这块就合适你。

A: It's perfect. I'll take it.
很完美 。我就买这块。

III.
A: I'm looking for a gift for my wife. I think she'd like some perfume. Can you help me? I'm not very familiar with this sort of thing.
我在找一份礼物送给我妻子。我想她喜欢的是香水。你能帮个忙吗？我对这类东西不是很熟悉。

B: Certainly, sir. This one is very popular now.
当然可以，先生。这一种现在非常受欢迎

A: It smells a little too flowery. Do you have anything more subtle?
这种闻起来太香了点。有没有味道更淡一点的。

B: What do you think of this one? It's not quite as strong.
你认为这种怎么样？它的味道没那么浓。

A: Yes, this one is good.
对，这种不错。

B: Alright, let me just ring you up over here.
好吧，我在这替你包装一下。

A: Could you gift wrap that for me?
你能给我包装成礼品吗？

B: Of course.
当然可以。

23．Post Office
在邮局

I.
A: How can I send this package so I make sure it gets there?
我应该用那种方式寄这个包裹才能保证它一定能寄到？

B: You can send it by certified mail. You'll receive a card in the mail to let you know it got to its destination safely.
你可以用挂号的方式。会有一张卡寄给你通知你包裹已经安全寄到目的地。

A: Is it much more expensive than regular mail?
这是否要比普通邮寄贵得多？
B: There is a difference of several dollars, but it's the only way for you to guarantee that it will get there.
收费相差几美金，但这是保证包裹寄到目的地的唯一方式。

A: Well then I guess I'd better do it.
那么我想我最好这样寄了。

B: You need to fill in this form here.
你需要在这里把这张表填了。

A: I also need to send with this package a self-addressed express mail envelope.
我还要把一个写有回信地址的快件信封放到包裹里一起寄过去。

B: In that case you need to get one of those envelopes over there and fill it out with your address. Then, when you've filled everything out, get back in line and I'll send it for you.
那样的话，你要到那边买一个那种信封，然后填上你的地址。你填好所有的东西之后就回来排队，然后我再给你寄。

II.
A: How long will it take to send this package to China?
把这包裹寄往中国需要多长时间？

B: That depends on how you send it.
那要看你用哪种方式寄？

A: What's the fastest way?
哪一种是最快的方式？

B: You could send it express mail, and it would get there within 10 days.
你可以寄快件，十天之内就到了。

A: How much would that cost?
那需要多少钱？

B: Let me weigh the package and I'll tell you. It will be $40 to send it by express mail.
让我先称一下这包裹再告诉你。寄快件要用40美金。

A: That's a bit much. I'd better send it by a slower post.
那样贵了点。我最好还是用慢一点的方式寄。

B: If you send it third class it will take 6 to 8 weeks.
如果你用第三等方式寄需要六到八周。

A: That's a long time, but I guess I'll have to do it.
那是很长时间，但我想我只好这么做了。

B: Is there anything of value in the package?
包裹里有贵重物品吗？

A: I'm just sending some books, but I guess I'd like to have it insured since I'm going to so much trouble to send it.
我只是寄一些书，不过我想给它买保险，因为寄这些书已经添了我不少麻烦了。

B: How much would you like to have it insured for?
你想买多少钱的保险？

A: I'd like to insure it for $200.
我想买200美金的。

B: Alright. You'll need to fill in this form and list the contents of the package.
好的。你需要填完这张表并把包裹的东西列出来。

A: Do I have to list everything in the package?
我必须把包裹里的全部东西列出来吗？

B: If it's just books, you can send it as "Printed Materials."
如果只有书，你可以把它当“印刷品”来寄。

A: OK, is that all I need to do?
好，我需要做的就是这些吗？

B: Make sure the package is well-sealed. Good, you've all set.
再弄清楚包裹是否已经封好了。好，你办完了。

III.
A: I'd like to buy some stamps.
我想买些邮票。

B: How many do you want?
你想买多少张？

A: I'd like a book of stamps.
我想买一整版邮票。

B: Do you want the self-adhesive kind?
你想要那种自带粘性的吗？

A: It doesn't matter.
无所谓。

B: Here you are.
给你。

A: Do you have anything more interesting than these?
你还有比这些更有趣的邮票吗？

B: We have an American wildflowers series of stamps. Would that be better?
我们有一套美国野花系列邮票。那会好一些吗？

A: Yes, thank you. That's all I need. How much will that come to?
是的，谢谢你。我想买的就这些。需要多少钱？

B: $6.40. Here's your change. Have a nice day.
6.4美金。这是找回你的钱。祝你愉快。

24. Visiting a sick person
看望病人

I.
A: Hello, how are you feeling today?
你好，今天感觉怎么样？

B: Much better, thank you.
好多了，谢谢你。

A: Have you been to the doctor?
你去看过医生了吗？

B: Yes, I went to the hospital yesterday.
是的，我昨天去了医院。

A: What did the doctor say is wrong with you?
医生说你得的是什么病？

B: She said that I've got a virus and that I need to take a rest and drink lots of fluids.
她说我染上了病毒，所以我需要休息并且要喝大量流质的东西。

A: We've all been really worried about you. I hope you're taking it easy.
我们都一直在担心你。我希望你不要太紧张。

B: Yes, I think my body is demanding me to take it easy.
对，我想我的身体也要求我放轻松点。

A: You've been working much too hard for a while now.
现在你已有一段时间一直工作得太辛苦了。

B: I just can't stand lying around. I'm not a very good patient.
我就是受不了老躺着。我并不是一个好病人。

A: Well, you'll be back on your feet in no time.
好了，你很快就会恢复健康的。

B: I plan to be back in the office by next Monday.
我打算下星期一回去上班。

A: That's great, but don't push too hard. Take your time.
很好，但是不用太着急。慢慢来。

B: Don't worry. I can take care of myself. Tell everyone that I'm fine and I'll be back soon.
不用担心。我会照顾好自己的。告诉每个人我很好而且我很快就要回去了。

A: OK. Take care.
好的。保重。

B: Thanks for coming to see me.
谢谢你来看我。

II.
A: I stopped by to see how you're feeling today.
我顺便过来看看你今天好点没有？

B: I'm doing a lot better now that you're here. It's nice to have visitors.
你来这看我让我感觉好很多了。有人来看望我真好。

A: I brought some flowers.
我带了些鲜花来。

B: Thank you! They'll really brighten up the room. I'm getting tired of looking at these white hospital walls.
谢谢你！它们确实使这间房生辉不少。我看腻了医院的这些白色墙壁。

A: You look better than when I last saw you. I was worried there for a while.
你比我上一次看你的时候显得好点了。我有一段时间还在担心你呢。

B: Yeah, me too. But I think I'm starting to recover.
是，我也一样。但我想我开始恢复过来了。

A: How did the operation go?
手术进行得怎么样？

B: Very well, I think. The doctors won't be sure if it was a success for a few weeks now.
很好，我觉得。下来的几个星期医生们还不能确定手术是否成功。

A: We'll just hope for the best.
我们就往最好处想吧。

B: Yes, I need a positive attitude if I want to recover quickly.
是，如果我想快点恢复，就需要报一种积极的态度。

A: Going into the operation must have been terrifying.
动手术一定是很吓人的。

B: To tell you the truth, I was scared stiff. But I was knocked out for the whole thing.
老实告诉你，我给吓得全身僵硬。但是整个过程都我都是在麻醉状态。

A: Well, I'm glad everything went well. Do you know how much longer you'll have to be in here.
我很高兴一切进展顺利。你知道你还要在这里呆多久吗？

B: At least a few days more. I can't wait to get out of here. I don't know how much longer I can stand lying in this hospital bed watching television.
至少还要几天时间。我等不及想要离开这里了。我不知道这样躺在医院的病床上看电视的日子还能让我忍受多久。

A: Make sure you take it easy. Don't rush anything. Well, it looks like visiting hours are over. I'll come see you again soon.
一定要保证让自己放松点。什么事都不用急。好了，好象探病时间过了。我不久还会再来看你的。

B: Thanks. It means a lot to see my friends here.
多谢。在这看到自己的朋友真实百感交集。

25. Visiting the Doctor:
看医生

I.
A: What seems to be the problem, Mr. Sachs?
萨克斯先生，你哪里不舒服？

B: I'm stuffed up and I have a sore throat and I've been feeling dizzy.
我肚子胀，喉咙痛而且我一直觉得头晕。

A: How long has this been going on?
这样有多长时间了？

B: For a few days at least. Maybe as long as a week.
至少有几天了。可能有一个星期了。

A: I see. Let me take your temperature....well, you've got a slight fever. Nothing to worry about.
我明白了。让我量一量你的体温。你有点低烧。不用担心。

B: Open your mouth. Let me have a look at your throat. Say "ah" It definitely looks a little red. Now, let me listen to your breathing. Breathe in ... and out.....good. Yes, you have caught a cold.
张开嘴。让我看一看你的喉咙。说“啊”。确实有点发红。好，让我听一听你的呼吸。吸气......呼气......好。是的，你得了感冒。

A: What about my dizziness.
我的头晕呢？

B: Yes, let me have a look in your ears. Just as I thought. You have an ear infection.
对了，让我检查一下你得耳朵。不出我所料，你的耳朵受了感染。

A: What can I do about it?
我该怎么办？

B: I'll give you a prescription for some antibiotics. You must finish the entire prescription, if you don't you won't kill off all the infection.
我给你开一些抗生素。你必须吃完全部开出来的药。如果你不吃完，你就无法根除所有的传染病。

A: Alright. Is there anything else I should do?
好的。我还需要做些什么吗？

B: For your cold you just need rest. Gargle some salt water for your sore throat and take some tylenol for your fever. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and take it easy for a while.
你的感冒只需要休息就好了。喉咙痛就用一些盐水漱喉，发烧就吃一些退烧药。保证要喝大量流质的东西并且好好放松一段时间。

A: Thanks doctor.
谢谢你，医生。

II.
A: Good morning! Can I help you?
早上好！我能帮你什么忙吗？

B: Yes, I have an appointment to see the doctor.
好的，我预约好过来看医生的？

A: Do you have your hospital card?
你有医院的病历卡吗？

B: No, I've never been here before.
没有，我以前从没来过这里。

A: You need to fill in these forms. Make sure you answer all the questions on the back.
你得填好这些表。一定要回答背面的全部问题。

B: I can't remember what my blood type is.
我记不起我的血型是什么了。

A: That's OK. Just leave it blank. I can fill that in later.
那没关系。就让它空着吧。我可以过后再填上去。

B: Alright, I've done.
那好，我填完了。

A: Do you have an insurance card?
你有医疗保险卡吗？

B: Yes, I do but I forgot to bring it with me.
我有，但是我忘了把它带过来了。

A: Today make sure you get a receipt and then you can get the appropriate forms from your insurance company and mail in the claim yourself.
今天你一定要拿收据，接着你可以从你的保险公司里取相应的申请表来填，然后你自己去提出赔偿要求。

B: OK. Now what do I have to do to get my card?
好的。现在我怎样才能拿到我的病历卡呢？

A: Go to the desk on the second floor with these forms and they will give you your card. Then, come back here and I'll let the doctor know that you're here.
带上这些表格交到二楼的柜台处，他们就会把病历卡给你的。然后回来这里，我就会通知医生你在这里。

B: Do you think I'll have to wait a long time?
你认为我需要等很久吗？

A: It shouldn't be too long. This morning hasn't been very busy.
不会太久的。今天早上不是很忙。

B: Thanks for your help.
谢谢你的帮助。


26. At the bank:
在银行
I
A: Can I help you sir?
我能为你做什么吗？

B: I'd like to open an account.
我想开个帐户。

A: Checking or savings?
支票帐户还是存款帐户？

B: A savings account please. I have a little money set aside and I'd like it to start collecting a little interest.
一个存款帐户。我把一点钱存起来，我想开始积累一点利息。

A: Alright. I need to see two forms of identification. One of them must be a photo I.D.
好的。我要看看两张证件。其中一张必须是带相片的身份证。

B: Here's my passport and my driver's license.
这是我的护照和我的驾驶证。

A: Could you also fill in this form? How much would you like to deposit today?
你可以再填这一张表吗？今天你要存多少钱？

B: $1,000.
1000美金。

A: OK. Just let me enter this information into the computer. Here's your account number and your ATM card. Your pin number is written on this paper here. You can activate your card at your convenience.
行了。我来把你的资料输人电脑。这是你的帐号和你的自动取款卡。你的密码写在纸的这个位置。方便的时候你可以启用你的卡。

B: Is that all I need to do?
我要做的就这些了吗？

A: Yes, that's it. Can I help you with anything else today?
是的，就这些。今天我还能为你做些什么吗？

B: No thanks. Have a nice day.
不用了，谢谢。祝你愉快。

A: The same to you. Good bye.
也祝你愉快。再见。

II.
A: Hello, I'd like to buy some traveler's checks.
你好，我想买一些旅游支票。

B: Alright. How much would you like to buy?
好的。你需要多少？

A: $500 and I'd like them in $20 checks please.
500美金而且我想要面值20美金的。

B: Just a minute. Here you are. I need you to sign each check.
等一会儿。给你。你要在每一张支票上面签名。

A: That will take me a while. What happens if they get stolen?
这可要一会儿时间。如果他们被偷了怎么办？

B: If they're stolen, call this number here. Keep your checks and the receipt separate.
如果被偷了，就拨打写在这里的这个电话号码。把你的支票和收据分开放。

A: No problem. Thanks for your help.
没问题。多谢你的帮忙。

B: My pleasure. Have a nice day.
不用客气。祝你愉快。

III.
A: Excuse me, I'd like to cash a check.
打搅了，我想用支票兑换现金。

B: Do you have an account with us?
你有我们的帐户吗？

A: Yes, here's my account number.
有，这是我的帐号。

B: I need you to write it on the back of your check along with your signature. I also need to see some photo ID.
你需要把它连同你的签名一起写在你得支票上面。我还要看一看你的带有相片的身份证。

A: Is my passport OK?
我的护照行吗？

B: That's fine. How would you like this sir?
可以了。你想换什么样的现金，先生？

A: In tens and twenties please.
面值十元或二十元。

B: Here you are. Is there anything else?
给你。还有什么是吗？

A: That's all. Thanks for your help.
就这些。多谢你的帮忙。

27. Hotel:
在旅店
I

A: Good evening. Welcome to the Holiday Inn.
晚上好。欢迎光临假日旅馆。

B: Good evening. Do you have a double room available this evening?
晚上好。你们今晚有双人房吗？

A: I'm sorry sir, we've got no double rooms left for tonight. Do you mind having separate rooms?
对不起，先生，我们今晚没有空的双人房。你介不介意用单人房？

B: That's fine. Will you have any doubles free tomorrow night. We're staying in town for three days.
也可以。明天晚上你们有空的双人房吗？我们打算在城里呆上三天。

A: Yes, tomorrow night we can move you to a double room.
有，明天晚上我们可以让你们搬到一间双人房去。

B: That would be great. How much are the rooms per night?
那就太好了。这些房间每晚收费多少？

A: $150 per night and that includes a continental breakfast.
每晚150美金，包括一份大陆式的早餐。

B: Are the rooms quiet? I'm not used to all this city traffic.
这些房间安静吗？我习惯不了这城市的交通。

A: Yes, sir. Your rooms tonight are on the 30th floor, so they'll be high above the noise of the city. Could you please register here?
安静的，先生。你们今晚住的房间在第30层，所以远离城市的喧闹声。你可以在这登记一下吗？

B: Certainly. Could you recommend somewhere good to eat tonight, but not too expensive?
可以。你能介绍一些今晚吃饭的好地方，但不要太贵的。

A: Yes. There's a cafe within walking distance from the hotel that serves reasonably priced food, and there's good live music there on Friday nights. You just take a left out of the hotel and walk for three blocks and it's on your right. It's called 49 West.
可以。有一家小餐馆从这旅店走一段路就到了，那里的食物收费合理，而且每周五晚上有现场演奏的好音乐。你走出这旅店之后想左拐，再走过三个街区，小餐馆 就在你的右手边。它就叫做西部49 。

B: Thanks. Do I need to fill in anything else?
谢谢。我还需要填其他表格吗？

A: No, that's fine. Is this your first time in the city?
不，可以了。这是你第一次到这个城市来吗？

B: Yes, it is. I'm here on business, but I hope to have time to see some of the sights as well.
是的。我是来这里出差的，不过我希望也有时间看看一些风景。

A: If you have time, the hotel offers city tours twice daily. Just contact the front desk if you're interested.
如果你有时间，旅店会每天提供两次环市旅行。假如你赶兴趣就跟前台联系。

B: Sure. I hope I'll be able to go.
可以。我希望我能够去。

A: Here's your key. Breakfast is served daily from 6 to 9. The porter will help you with your bags and show you to your room.
这是你的房间钥匙。每天6点到9点供应早餐。服务员会来帮你拿行李并且带你到房间去的。

B: Thanks for your help.
多谢你的帮忙。

A: It's my pleasure.
不用客气。

II.
A: We're ready to check out.
我们准备结帐退房。

B: Certainly. Did you have a pleasant stay?
可以。你住得开心吗？

A: We certainly did. It's too bad we have to leave so soon.
当然开心。可惜我们这么快就要走了。

B: Do you have your room key?
你把房间钥匙带来了吗？

A: Yes, here it is.
带了，给你。

B: Thank you, sir. And here's your bill. How would you like to pay?
谢谢你，先生。这是你的帐单。你想用哪一种方式付款？

A: Do you take credit cards?
你们可以接受信用卡吗？

B: Yes sir, we take Master card and Visa.
可以的，先生。我们接受万事达和维萨信用卡。

A: How about traveler's checks?
旅游支票呢？

B: Yes, we do. Let's see...your bill comes to $300.
可以，我们接受。我们来看看。。。你的帐单是300美金。

A: Here's a check for $400. Can I have the change in US dollars?
这是一张400美金的支票。可以找回给我美金吗？

B: Certainly, sir. Just let me get that for you. Here you are.
可以，先生。我来给你找。给你。

A: Thanks. Could you also mail this letter for me.
谢谢。你还可以帮我寄这封信吗。

B: No problem, sir. Is there anything else I can do for you?
没问题，先生。还有什么需要我帮忙吗？

A: No, that's all.
没有了，就这些。

B: Have a nice trip back and come and visit us again sometime.
祝你一路顺风，欢迎再次光临。

A: I hope I will. See you.
我希望能够再次光临。再见。

28. House Hunting:
租房
I.
A: Hello, I'm calling to inquire about the apartment for rent. I read your ad in the paper.
你好，我想查询一下公寓出租的情况。我是在报纸上看到你们的广告的。

B: Oh yes. It's a two bedroom apartment.
哦，是的。这是两房一套的公寓。

A: I'm looking for something to share with two other people. Is one of the bedrooms large enough for two people to share?
我想找两个人共用的房间。其中有一间房足够两个人共用吗？

B: Yes, one of the bedrooms is much larger than the other. Three people could live there quite comfortably.
有，其中的一个卧室比另外一个大得多。三个人都可以住得很舒服。

A: What about the rent? How much are you charging per month?
房租怎么样？你们每月收费多少？

B: It's $350 per month and I'll charge a month's rent as a deposit. It's within walking distance of the city center and the college and it's recently been redone. We've painted inside and out and we've replaced several of the kitchen appliances.
每月350美金，我们还要收一个月的租金作押金。从这里走一段路就到市中心和学院了，而且最近刚重新装修过。我们里里外外都粉刷过了，我们还更换了几个厨房用具。

A: $350 per month. That's more than I wanted to pay. Does that include water and electricity?
每月350 美金。这超出了我的支付能力。包括水电吗？

B: No, it doesn't. There's also a fee for trash collection. But you won't find a cheaper place around here.
不包括。而且还要交收垃圾费。但是在这周围你是找不到更便宜的了。

A: Yeah, it's not easy to find a place close to campus. Do you allow pets?
对，找一个靠近学校的地方是不容易的。你们允许养宠物吗？

B: It depends. You may have a cat or a small dog for a fee of $50, but I won't allow anything larger.
那要看情况而定。你们可以交50美金养一只猫或一条小狗，但不允许养再大一点的宠物 。

A: Well, I guess my friends and I should have a look at it. When is a convenient time for you to show us around?
好的，我想我的朋友和我要看一看房间。哪个时间方便你们带我们看一下？

B: Are you free tomorrow at 4:00?
明天4点你有空吗？

A: I'm not sure if we can make it then. What about the day after?
我还不能肯定是否可以过去。后天行吗？

B: I wouldn't wait so long. I expect to rent the apartment very quickly. You're competing with a lot of people.
我不会等很久的。我想房间很快就会有人来租的。你要跟许多人竞争。

A: Alright, we'll be there tomorrow at 4:00. Shall we meet you at the apartment?
那好，我们明天4点到那里。我们在公寓里跟你见面吗？

B: Sure. I'll meet you at 4:00 then.
是的。那么我们4点钟见面。

A: Thanks. I'll see you tomorrow.
谢谢。明天再见。

II.
A: Hi! You must be Mary. I'm here to have a look at the apartment.
嗨！你一定是玛丽吧。我是来看房间的。

B: Hello. And you must be James. Hold on and I'll show you around.
你好。那你一定是詹姆斯了。等一等，我来带你们参观一下。

A: It looks like a very nice neighborhood.
附近看起来不错。

B: Yes, it's very quiet here. A nice community. We don抰'tusually like to rent this apartment to college students, but we make exceptions sometimes.
是的，这里十分安静。是个好社区。我们通常不把房间租给大学生的，不过有时会有例外。

A: The kitchen isn't very large.
厨房不是很大。

B: No. But it gets nice morning sunshine. And we've just put in a new oven. The last people who lived here were a little messy as you can see, but we'll do a lot of cleaning before the next people move in.
不大。但是这里早上光线很好。而且我们刚装了新炉。你可以看得出，住在这里的前一个房客弄得有点乱，但是下一个客人住进来之前我们会大搞清洁的。

A: I like the high ceilings. Is this room a bedroom?
我喜欢这高的天花板。这间房是个卧室吗？

B: Yes. You can either use it as a bedroom or as a study. The master bedroom is this way.
是的。你可以把它当卧室也可以当书房。主人房在这边。

A: There's only one bathroom?
只有一个浴室吗？

B: Yes. That's probable the apartment's biggest disadvantage. You have to walk through the master bedroom to get to the bathroom.
是的。这可能是这公寓的最大的不足了。去浴室你得穿过主人房。

A: When would the apartment be available for us to move in?
我们可以什么时候搬进来。

B: By the first of the month. Have you filled in an application?
这个月初。你填申请表了吗？

A: Yes, I filled it in over at your office. I'll have to talk it over with my friend, but I think we're interested.
填了，我在你的办公室里填的。我要跟我的朋友商量一下，但我想我们会感兴趣的。

B: Well, I'll need to know if you want to take it as soon as possible.
好的，我需要知道你们是否尽快来租的。

A: I'll give you a call tonight or tomorrow and let you know.
今晚或者明天我会打电话告诉你的。

29. Asking the Way:
问路
I.
A: Excuse me, I'm trying to locate this address.
打搅了，我想找到这个地址。

B: I'm sorry, I'm new here myself. I don't know my way around town. Hold on, my friend knows town better than I do. He might be able to help.
对不起，我对这里也很陌生。我不熟悉这城里的路。等等，我的朋友比我了解的要多。也许他能帮忙。

A: Thanks. I'm completely turned around.
谢谢。我全搞糊涂了。

B: It's easy to get lost in a new city.
在一个新城市里是很容易迷路的。

C: Yeah, I know this address. We're very close. Go to the far end of this street, take a right, and walk until you see the large glass office building. This street should be on your left.
对，我知道这个地址在哪。我们很接近。走道这条马路的尽头，向右拐，然后直走直到你看见那幢巨大的玻璃办公楼为止。这条马路应该是在你的左手边。

A: Thanks for your help.
谢谢你的帮助。

C: Don't mention it.
不用客气。

II.
A: Do you know which bus I should take to get to the National Art Gallery?
你知道我应搭哪一辆公共汽车去国家美术馆吗。

B: Let me see. You can take the 49 and transfer to the 81 at Central Plaza or the 113 will take you almost all the way there. But you'll have to walk a way.
让我想想。你可以做49路车然后在中心广场转81路车，或者搭113路车，它会把你差不多送到那里。但是你得走一段路。

A: Is the museum hard to find?
博物馆难找吗？

B: Not at all. It's just hard to see from where you get off the bus. You should get off the bus after you pass a large shopping center with a red roof. Then walk up about two blocks and take a right. Then you should see the museum.
一点也不难找。只是从你下车的地方难看到。你应该经过一个有红色屋顶的大型购物中心之后就下车。然后大概走过两个街区后向右拐。到时候你应该会看到博物馆的。

A: Great. Thanks for your help.
太好了。谢谢你得帮助。

B: No problem. I hope you enjoy the museum.
不用谢。希望你在博物馆里看的开心。

III.
A: I'm completely lost. Can you help me?
我全迷了路了。你能帮帮我吗？

B: Well, I can try. Where do you want to go?
好，我试试看。你想去哪里？

A: I'm trying to find the Chamber of Commerce.
我在找 商会。

B: Now, I should know where that is. What is the name of that street? Oh, I know. It's on Gardener Street.
现在我应该知道它在哪了。街道的名字叫什么？哦，我知道了。是在园丁街。

A: Do I have to walk much further to get there?
我要走的更远些才到吗 ？

B: Well, I'm afraid you're going the wrong way.
恐怕你走错了路了。

A: Oh no! Is it within walking distance?
哦，千万不要！是否只用走路就到了？

B: It could take you a half hour or more to get there. What you do is turn around and take the first left at the traffic light. Walk for about twelve blocks, then turn right onto Franklin Street. The first right will be Gardener. You won't have to walk far before you see the Chamber of Commerce on your left.
走到那里要用半个小时或更久一些。你得往回走，在交通灯出的第一个路口向左拐。大约再走十二个街区，然后右拐进入富兰克林街。右边的第一 条马路就是园丁街。不用走多远你就可以在左边看到商会了。

A: Is there a bus I could take that could get me there any faster?
有没有公共汽车可以把我早点带到那里去？

B: Yes. You would need to cross the street and wait for the 95 at that bus stop over there. But I don't know how quickly the buses come. And with this bad traffic, you might be better off walking.
有。你要穿过马路，在那里等95路车。但我不知道公共汽车多久才到。而且交通这么拥挤，可能你最好还是走路去。

A: I'm sure you're right. It's just that I've been walking around all day trying to find this place and I'm completely exhausted.
我想你说的对。只是我一整天都走着寻找这个地方，我完全累坏了。

B: Sure, I understand. Well, I hope you get there alright.
那也是，我能理解。那好，希望你能顺利到达。

A: Yeah, me too. Thanks for your help.
我也希望如此。谢谢你的帮助。

B: No problem.
不用谢。

30. Telephone
打电话

I
A: Hello, could I speak with Miss Coburn?
你好，可以找科布姆小姐听电话？

B: I'm afraid she's not in right now.
　 她现在不在家。

A: Do you have any idea when she might be back? It's very important that I get in touch with her.
　 你知道她什么时候回来吗？我有很重要的事情要跟她联系。

B: I'm not sure. She left about an hour ago and she didn't tell me when she'll be back.
我不大清楚。她半小时前离开，但她没有告诉我什么时候回来。

A: Can I leave a message for her?
我可以给她留言吗？

B: Sure thing. Just let me get something to write with. Alright, now I'm ready. What's your name?
当然可以。让我找支笔。好了，我准备好了。你叫什么名字？

A: Jack Stuart. I'm trying to get a hold of her to reschedule our meeting next Monday, so I would like her to call back as soon as possible.
杰克·司图加特。我想联系她，重新安排我们下星期的会议。所以我希望她能尽早给我回电。

B: I'll let her know. Does she have your number?
我会通知她。她有你的电话号码吗？

A: She should. But I'll leave it again anyhow. It's 929-7269.
应该有。但我再说一遍吧。我的号码是920-7269。

B: I will give her the message as soon as she comes back.
她一回来我就把口信给她。

A: Thanks. Good-bye.
谢谢。再见。

B: Good-bye.
再见。

II.
A: Hello, is this Mr. Davis?
喂，是戴维斯先生吗？

B: Yes, it is. Who's speaking please?
是的，请问是谁？

A: This is Susan Tsai. I don't know if you'll remember me. We met the other afternoon over at the college.
我是苏珊·蔡。我不知道您是否还记得我。我们前天下午在学院里见过。

B: Oh yes. Now I remember. What can I do for you Susan?
噢，我记起来了。有什么事吗，苏珊？

A: I'm very sorry to trouble you, but you mentioned that you might be available sometime to help me practice English. I have to give a speech for class in a few weeks and I could use some coaching.
很抱歉打扰您，但您说过有时可能有空帮我练习英语。我几个星期后要进行一次演讲，我需要一些指点。

B: Sure, I'll be happy to. Unfortunately, I was just running out the door when you called, so I can't talk right now.
我当然很乐意帮你。但是，你来电话的时候我正想出门，所以我现在不能跟你谈。

A: Do you still have my card?
你仍有我的名片吗？

B: Yes, I do.
是的，有。

A: You can just give me a call at your convenience.
您方便的时候给我打电话。

B: Sure. I have to be away next week. But as soon as I'm back in town, I'll give you a ring.
当然。我下星期要离开。但我一回来，我就给你打电话。

A: Thank so much. I know you're a busy man.
非常感谢。您真是个大忙人。

B: Don't worry about it. It's my pleasure.
别担心。我很高兴能帮助你。

A: Well, I'll let you go now.
好吧，现在我就不打扰您了。

B: Alright, talk to you soon. Good-bye.
好的，以后再谈。再见。

A: Good-bye.
再见。