英语入门对话：47 Narrating

1. Tell us about your trip. It was the most horrible five days of my life. First, we missed our flight; then we had to wait four hours for our luggage. The food on the plane was terrible, and there was no shower in the hotel. 2. What happened to your

英语入门对话：44 Count and Non-count Nouns

Non-count Nouns I'd like to buy some ____________. How much do you need? Let's see. Five ____s* should be enough. All right. Five____s of ________. Anything else? No, that will be all for today. *Use measure words with non-count nouns. For example: T

英语入门对话：45 Using Measure Words

This can be used to practice Count and Non-count nouns in context. When talking about non-count items (such as sugar, water, toothpaste, etc.), it is common to use measure words to indicate how much of the substance you are referring to. Below are a

英语入门对话：46 Telephone Talk

In the sample conversations below, R is the Receiver and C is the Caller. Conversation 1 Rrrrring. R: Hello. C: Hello. Is Steve there? R: I'm sorry. He's not here right now. C: What time will he be back? R: Around five thirty. C: This afternoon? R: Y

英语入门对话：32 Requesting

1. Give me a paper towel. Here you are. 2. Please mail this letter for me. Okay. I'll stop by the post office on my way home. 3. Would you please turn down that music? Sorry. Is it bothering you? 4. Will you type my term paper for me? Sure. When do y

英语入门对话：33 Inviting

1. Do you want to dance? No thanks. I'm kind of tired right now 2. Would you like to go hiking this weekend? Sure, I'd love to. What time should we meet? 3. How about going swimming on Friday? Ah. Can I get back to you on that? 4. How would you like

英语入门对话：34 Offering

1. Here. Have a cookie. Thanks. 2. Would you like some pie? No thank you. It looks delicious though. 3. How about a glass of wine? Thanks, but I don't drink (alcohol). 4. What will you have (to drink)? Orange juice will be fine. 5. Would you like som

英语入门对话：35 Expressing Possiblity

1. Can you play the piano? Yes, but not very well. 2. How about the guitar? (I can play) a little. 3. Can Billy ride a bike? No, he can't. He's too young. 4. Does Abby speak Mandarin? Yes, she speaks very well. 5. Do you sing? Not really. I have no t

英语入门对话：36 Talking about Locations

1. Where are the magazines? They're in the living room, on the coffee table. 2. Where is the remote control? It's probably on the sofa, between the pillows. 3. Where did you put the keys? I think they're in the bedroom, in the top drawer. 4. Where's

英语入门对话：37 Asking for Directions

1. Excuse me. Is there a grocery store around here? Yeah. There's one right across the street. 2. Can you tell me how to get to Phoenix? Sorry. I don't live around here. 3. Where's Tanner's Leather Shop? It's on the corner of Holly and Vine. Next to

英语入门对话：38 Asking about Place/Location

Where is the bank? It's on Main Street. It's next to the post office. It's between the bakery and the barber shop. It's on the corner of Ninth Street and Pine (Street). Where's Lagoon? It's in Davis County, near Kaysville. It's on I-15, between Farmi

英语入门对话：31 Asking for Favors

1. Can you help me with my math? Sure. What's the problem? 2. Could you bring me some coffee? I'd be glad to. How do you like it? 3. Would you open the car door for me? No problem. It looks like your hands are full. 4. Could I ask you a favor? It dep

英语入门对话：39 Talking about Travel

1. How do you get to work? I usually drive my car. 2. How long does it take? It takes half an hour. 3. How often do you ride the bus? Once in a while. 4. Do you ever walk to work? No, that would take forever. 5. Are you going anywhere this summer? Pr

英语入门对话：30 Making Plans for the Weekend

What are you doing this Saturday? Not much. Do you want to go see a movie? That sounds good. What's playing at the Century Fox?* Candlelight in the Window. Should we go see it? I'd rather not. I don't like horror movies How about Run of the Mill? No.

英语入门对话：29 Making Suggestions

1. I think you should buy the blue one. That's a good idea. 2. I don't think you should sell your car. Thanks for the advice, but I really need the money. 3. Let's go bowling tonight. Sorry, I can't. I'm meeting a friend for dinner. 4. Why don't we g

英语入门对话：27 Buying and Selling

1. May I help you? Yes, I'd like to buy these razors. Okay, that'll be $6.85 with tax. 2. What can I do for you? I'm looking for the cameras. They're in Aisle Two. 3. Is there something I can help you with? No, I'm just browsing. Thanks anyway. Ok. H

英语入门对话：25 Introducing Others

Paul, this is John. John, this is Paul. 1. Have you met Paul? No, I haven't. Paul, this is John. John, this is Paul. 2. Have you two met each other? Have you two met each other? No, we haven't. Anne, this is Marie. Marie, Anne. Have you two met each

英语入门对话：24 Talking about Occupations

A: What do you do for a living? A: What is your occupation? B: I'm a____(mechanic)___________. A: A____(mechanic)_____________? That must be a lot of work. B: It is. Every day I ___(fix)_____ ___(cars)______. A: How interesting. How many___(cars)____

英语入门对话：23 Describing a Picture

What do you see in the picture? There is a There's a There are some There're some Is there a . . . ? Are there (some) . . . ? Locations On the right/left Near the window By the door In the box On the chair Under the table Actions The man is _______ i

英语入门对话：21 Expressing Thanks

Expressing Thanks Thanks Thank you I appreciate it. Thanks for the tour. Thanks for your time. Thank you for the nice gift. I appreciate your kindness.