流利美国口语9.2

M: Linda, it is great that you have been admitted into this college. Have you finished your registration 1 procedure?

W: Yes, it’s done. By the way, I was told that there will be a lecture on UFO in the auditorium 2 this evening. Can you tell me the way to the auditorium?

M: A piece of cake. I will show you around the campus now.

W: That’s great.

Dialogue 2.

W: How did your craft do?

M: It took first place in the contest.

W: Wow, that’s great.

M: Yes, I am very proud.

W: congratulations.

M: Thank you.

Dialogue 3.

M: Mom, I can’t wait to get my diploma.

W: Well, you earned it. Where are you going to hang your diploma?

M: I am going to frame it and put it in my study. Well, are you coming to see me graduate?

W: I would not miss your commencement for the world.

M: I will receive my diploma at commencement.

W: What time is your graduation ceremony?

M: It's at 1:30. It will be a lovely commencement.

W: I think I will enjoy the ceremony.

Dialogue 4.

W: The placard said there will be a ball on Sunday. Will you come with me?

M: I’d love to. But I have to go to the restaurant where I have been working part time as a bus boy.

W: What a pity. Can’t you have a day off for the weekend?

M: I am afraid I can’t.

W: But you worked some overtime 3 the other day.

M: Yes, and they paid me time and a half.

W: So what will happen if you don’t show up this weekend?

M: They said they would fire people. They mean what they say. Now you know what work study means.

W: Yeah, pretty tough. Well, enjoy your work.

M: Thanks. Have a good time.

Dialogue 5.

W: Professor Mill, may I have a talk with you? I’ve got a problem.

M: Oh, yes, Mary. I am your teacher, and I am always ready to listen.

W: I have been looking for a job as a translator. I read a job ad in today’s newspaper for an English interpreter. But I am afraid I am not qualified 4.

M: Why?

W: They said they want someone experienced.

M: It’s not difficult. If I were you I would call the company and tell them I am a quick learner and I would not let them down if they could give me a chance.

W: That’s a good idea professor Mill.

M: Then have I solved your problem?

W: Yes, thank you very much for your advice.

Exercise.

1.

W: Did you attend MIT?

M: Yes, I am alumnus of MIT. What about you?

W: I am a freshman 5, an international student.

M: What do you major in?

W: I major in mechanic engineering.

M: I took physics as my major.

W: When did you graduate?

M: In 1990.

W: Are you going to join the Alumni association?

M: I am thinking about it. You know what it is?

W: Of course. It’s a group of people who have graduated from this university and who keep very close contact with the school. They help the school raise money for its better programs. Many of them donated a handsome sum to their Alma Mater, because they are proud of it.

M: You are right.

2.

A: The placard said there would be a ball on Sunday.

B: Now you know what work study means.

C: I can’t wait to get my diploma.

D: It is great that you have been admitted into this college.

E: Mary got second place in the piano competition.