公务员口语42
At a Repairing Shop
Dialogue 1
-Can I help you?
-I'm coing to have the gas meter repaired.
-What's wrong?
-It doesn't work,and can't accurately 1 show the level of the gas in the rank.Fortunately I found the problem.Otherwise,I'll be late for the meeting
if the car breaks down on the way when there is no gas.
-Let me see.I' afraid you'll have to leave it with me.
-How long will it take?
-Two days.
Dialogue 2
-Can you get my car going again?I'm going to have a meeting in half an hour.
-What's the trouble?
-It's hard to start.
-It's nothing serious.Wait for a minute,plese.
-Thank you.
Dialogue 3
-Can I help you?
-Yes,my brakes are not working well.
-What's wrong with them?
-I hear a noise and feel vibrations 2 when I step on the brake.
-The front brakes?
-I think so.
-What kind of car is it?
-Write down your name and address,give me the key,and I'll check it out.
-Do you charge for checking it out?
-No.
-How long is it going to take?
-About half an hour.
-I've finished my report,so I'll wait.
Dialogue 4
-You need a new pair of brake pads 4.I'll show you the thickness of the pads.They were worn to the limit.
-How much will that cost?
-$60,plus half an hour of labor 5.The total is $75 plus tax.
-OK.go ahead and fix it.When should I pick up my car?
-Give me one hour.
-Would you please be a little earlier?I have an important meeting to attend an hour later.
-I'll try my best.
-Thank you very much.
Dialogue 5
-Can I help you?
-My engine warning light is on.
-How long has it been on for?
-Just since today.
-Stillk drive,without problems?
-It runs fine.
-Check it out.There'll be a $45 charge to check it over.If you fix it with us,we'll include the $45 into your repair.
-OK.
-About an hour.Are you going to wait?
-Can you give me a call when you have done checking,for I have to attend a meeting now.
-All right.
- It is hard to hit the ball accurately.准确地击中球很难。
- Now scientists can forecast the weather accurately.现在科学家们能准确地预报天气。
- We could feel the vibrations from the trucks passing outside. 我们可以感到外面卡车经过时的颤动。
- I am drawn to that girl; I get good vibrations from her. 我被那女孩吸引住了，她使我产生良好的感觉。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The corona gains and loses energy continuously.日冕总是不断地获得能量和损失能量。
- The corona is a brilliant,pearly white,filmy light,about as bright as the full moon.光环带是一种灿烂的珠白色朦胧光，几乎像满月一样明亮。