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A: Do you know how late it is? B: My fault. I didn't realize what time it was. A: I hope you don't think that excuse lets you off the hook. B: Not really. I'm telling the truth. A: Haven't I asked you to call if you're going to be home late? B: This

日常生活英语-Returning a Call to Child's Teacher(3)

A: I believe that you called me? B: Oh, hi. Thanks for getting back to me quickly. A: Why did you call me? B: I was calling about your son. A: Did he do something wrong? B: Your son was acting up in class. A: What do you mean? B: He was talking and c

日常生活英语-Operating the Washer and Dryer(3)

A: Could you tell me how to use the washer and dryer? B: What do you need help with? A: Do you know how to turn them on? B: Do you have any change? A: I need change for the machines? B: You need to put 50 cents into the washer machine and a dollar in

日常生活英语-Inquiring about Internet Services(1)

A: I would like to order some internet today. B: What kind would you like? A: What kind of internet is there? B: You can get DSL or dial-up. A: Which of those two is best? B: I would recommend DSL. A: Is that one better? B: It's better because it doe

日常生活英语-Installing High Speed Internet(2)

A: I would like high speed internet installed in my house. B: You have to make an appointment before we can come out and install it. A: I'd like to make an appointment right now. B: What day are you available? A: I would like to have it done this Fri

日常生活英语-Calling Credit Card Company(2)

A: I haven't received my credit card bill yet. B: Which credit card are you speaking of? A: My Master Card. B: We sent that bill out a couple of weeks ago. A: I never got it. B: Your bill was mailed already. A: What am I going to do since I haven't r

生活英语手册 023（1.日常生活－1.6问路－问路）

我迷路了。 I'm lossing my way. 请问到火车站怎么走？ Excuse me,can you tell me how to get to the railway station? 对不起，打扰一下，到假日酒店怎么走？ Sorry to trouble you, but could you direct me to Holiday Inn？ 先生

2012年ESL之日常生活 25 Talking About Immigration

Talking About Immigration Ann: The immigration policy in this country is ridiculous. Why are there so many illegal immigrants here? They cross the border and take American jobs! They all need to be deported. Chris: A lot of immigrants have lived here

2012年ESL之日常生活 28 Experiencing a Blackout

Experiencing a Blackout George: Whoa, what happened? Inga: The lights went out. Did we blow a fuse, or is this a blackout? George: Well, I dont see any lights on in any of the houses down the street. Its pitch black out there. Inga: So its another po

2008年ESL之日常生活 22 Planning a Protest

22Planning a Protest GLOSSARY protest something that a person or a group of people do to show that they think something is wrong or unfair * The students want to have a protest against the war. hold on an expression used to mean wait a minute, or to

2015年ESL之日常生活 27 Types of Students in School

Types of Students in School Cheech: Is this your old yearbook? Boo: Yeah, I found it while cleaning out my closet. Cheech: Look at your picture! You look like you were an honor roll student. Boo: Dont be fooled. I was just an average student, not the

2013年ESL之日常生活 31 Selecting a Neighborhood to Live In

Selecting a Neighborhood to Live In Leona: I want to live close to downtown. We can get everywhere on foot and walk to most amenities. Jeremy: Downtown is always bustling and noisy, and the crime rate is really high. Id rather have proximity to parks

2013年ESL之日常生活 29 Visiting a Construction Site

Visiting a Construction Site Bill: Maam! maam! Estelle: Yes? Bill: Maam, youre not supposed to be here. This is a construction site and youre not allowed. Please dont step on that scaffolding. Its dangerous. Estelle: Oh, I just wanted a quick look to

2012年ESL之日常生活 09 Making Repairs on the Outside of a House

Making Repairs on the Outside of a House Maggie: Watch out! Are you okay? Conrad: Im fine, but I almost tripped over that crack in the driveway. Weve got to get that fixed. Maggie: I know its a hazard, but first things first. We should fix those brok

2012年ESL之日常生活 08 Describing Height and Build

Describing Height and Build Gwen: Do you see that heavyset guy over there, the one towering over everyone else? Denzel: Yeah, what about him? Gwen: Hes my ex-boyfriend. I havent seen him in years. When I knew him he was really skinny. Hes really put

2012年ESL之日常生活 05 Dealing with an Apartment Super

Dealing with an Apartment Super George: Did you call the super about fixing the leaky faucet? Louise: I called him on Monday, but I havent heard back yet. George: Well, call him again. This window is stuck and it wont close. Louise: Ill call him, but

2012年ESL之日常生活 04 Getting Political Support

Getting Political Support Helen: Okay, your schedule today is very busy. First, youre meeting with a group of constituents concerned about the environment. Then, youre speaking to a group of factory workers. At noon, youll be having lunch with a grou

2013年ESL之日常生活 22 Being Tidy and Messy

Being Tidy and Messy Carole: It is beyond me how you and Oscar can be roommates. Youre very tidy and hes, well, a slob. Felix: Its not always easy, but were making it work. Carole: Isnt Oscar really messy all the time? Whenever I see him, his clothes

2013年ESL之日常生活 05 Using Renewable Energy

Using Renewable Energy Carl: Uh! Whats that smell? Jody: Im working on my latest invention. Im turning our old food into an energy source for our car and our house. Carl: Why? There are already lots of types of renewable energy that power cars and ho

2012年ESL之日常生活 20 Getting a School Class Schedule

Getting a School Class Schedule Carlos: Did you get your class schedule? Marianne: Yeah. You? Carlos: Yeah. Lets see if we have any classes together. I have PE with Mr. Lopez and social studies with Ms. Walters. How about you? Marianne: I have PE wit