第一部分人际交流之（7）商量 Consultation
Conversation 1
A: What's the problem? You don't look happy.
B: I failed my oral test.
A: How come?
B: I'm not practicing enough.
A: Why don't you go to the English corner to talk to your classmates in English quite often?
B: When I talk to Chinese, I always want to speak Chinese.
A: You should always keep in mind: the more you practice, the better English you can speak.
Conversation 2
A: You're going to Shanghai tomorrow, are you?
B: That's right. Do you think it'll be cold?
A: It might be. You'd better take a heavy sweater with you. The nights are usually quite cold at this time of year.
B: Do you think I'll need a cotton coat?
A: Not for now, I think, but I believe there'll be rain, so take your raincoat with you.
Conversation 3
A: I'd like to have your opinion on my essay.
B: I'd be glad to tell you what I think.
A: What do you think about the second part?
B: I think it's too short.
A: You are right. I'll change it.
Conversation 4
A: Do you want a cigarette?
B: No, thank you. I've given up, you know.
A: You don't mind if I have one.
B: Well, all tight. But you know, smoking does do harm to your health.
A: Yes, you are right.
B: Why don't you try and give it up?
A: I've tried to give up smoking several times, but it's no use.
第一部分人际交流之（8）致谢 Thanks
Conversation 1
A: How do you do, Mr. Smith? This is Lilli. I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday. I enjoyed it very much.
B: You're welcome. I'd like you to join us for dinner again sometime.
A: Thank you, Mr. Smith. I'm returning to China today.
B: Today?
A: Yes. I appreciate all help and in particular, all the time that you've spent on my account during my stay here.
B: Don't mention it. I am pleased to help you.
A: If there's anything that I can help you in the future, please let me know.
B: I'll do that. Thank you. Have a safe trip home.
Conversation 2
A: I'm very grateful for what you have done to my son, doctor.
B: That's all tight, Mr. Smith. That's my job. I'm very glad he recovered so soon.
A: I know he has brought great trouble to you. A million thanks.
B: No trouble at all .He's very cute and brave. By the way, do remember to keep him away from sea food for at least two weeks.
A: I will. It's most thoughtful of you.
(Thank you . Thank you for the trouble you've taken.)
第一部分人际交流之（9）表达歉意Apologize
Conversation 1
A: Hello, Bobby, It seems that I can't arrive at your home by 12 o'clock.
B: What happened? We're all expecting you, Hans, Dick, Archie...
A: I'm so sorry, I've been held up by the damn traffic jam for half an hour. I'd have arrived but for that.
B: I see. Where are you now, Li?
A: Thirty meters ahead is the Waterloo Bridge.
B: It's not far away from home, it’ s -let me see – about 20minutes’ walk, Can you walk here?
A: I've thought of that, but what can I do with my car? If only I had taken a taxi!
B: That's too bad, but don't worry. We'll put off dinner till one o’ clock.
A: I'm so terribly sorry to keep you waiting.
B: It doesn't matter. Bye.
A: Bye.
Conversation 2
A: We can't wait any longer...
B: (Rushing in) I’ m terribly sorry to be so late. I had an article...
A: You'll knock yourself out the way you've worked. Why don't you slow down?
B: I can't afford to.
A: All right. Now that everybody's here. Shall we be getting started? Miss Lin, are you ready?
B: Yes, thanks. Before I start, I'd like to thank Professor Smith for all his help in giving me unlimited access to his research materials.
A: Excuse me, Miss Lin. Would you mind speaking up, please? I can't hear you very well.
B: Sorry, I'll try to speak louder.
Conversation 3
A: Excuse me for being late, Jack. I was held up by traffic.
B: That's all right, Mary, Come in and join us.
A : Jack , I don't know how to say this , but I dropped the birthday cake on my way here and bought another one , I'm so sorry .
B: Oh, You should have been more careful. That cake was my design. I've told Tom about it.
A: I'm sorry to have given you so much trouble. I'll explain to him.
Conversation 4
A: Jane, would you listen to me for a moment? I've come to apologize for my rudeness yesterday. Would you forgive me?
B: Well, it's not all your fault. I shouldn't have given you so much pressure.
A: No, it's my entire fault. I'm so sorry.
B: Never mind. I know you were very upset then. I'm sorry I shouted at you.
A: It doesn't matter. I know you wanted to help me.
第一部分人际交流之（10）赞扬 Praise
Conversation 1
A: How do you do, Prof .Smith.
B: How do you do, Ms. Yang. You speak very good English.
A: Thank you. I begin to like English even when I was a child.
B: Where did you learn it?
A: At school, in China. This is my first time to be out of my own country.
B: It's amazing.
Conversation 2
A: I think your speech was excellent.
B: Was it?
A: Sure it was.
B: Thank you. It was really a challenge to speak before such a large audience, you know.
A: But you did it and did it well!
Conversation 3
A: Hi! Wang Mei. Come and have a look at my new dress.
B: Oh! What a beautiful dress! It fits you so well. You look so charming in the dress.
A: Thank you for saying so.
B: Where did you buy it?
A: I bought it in a store near my school.
B: How much is it?
A: It's only thirty Yuan.
B: It's so cheap. I'll buy one, too.
A: I'll go together with you.
Conversation 4
A: What a nice tie you are wearing!
B: Thank you. But does it really look all right?
A: Certainly. It matches your suit perfectly.
B: Then does it go well with my sweater?
A: Yes. You look very smart today.
B: Thank you very much.
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How beautiful (the detached house) is!
It's fantastic!
It's marvelous!
