【社交】选礼物-Choosing a Gift

A:I have no idea what to buy for Mary for her birthday. B: Me, neither! Would you like to go in and buy her a gift together? A: Yes, that would be good! B: We need to think about what she might like. What are her interests? A:If I remember right, she

【购物】退回收音机-Returning a Radio (2)

A: I'd like to return this radio. B: Okay. Do you have your receipt? A: I lost it. B: I am sorry, but you need a receipt for a refund. A: But I purchased it yesterday. B: Perhaps you would like to talk to customer service. A: That's a start, I guess.

【租住公寓】不制造噪音-Not to Make Noise

A: I was meaning to talk to you about something. B: What's going on? A: Were you having a party in your apartment last Friday? B: Yes, I had a little party. A: It was very loud. B: I didn't intend on being too loud. A: It's fine if you want to have p

【租住公寓】约定看房时间-Scheduling an Apartment Viewing

A: Hi, can I speak with the apartment manager, please? B: Hello, this is the apartment manager speaking. A: I'm calling about the apartment for rent on Main Street. B: Would you be interested in seeing the apartment? A: I would love to see it. B: Are

【在图书馆】寻求图书管理员的帮助-Asking the Librarian for Assistance

A:How are you doing today? B:Good. Thanks for asking. A: What may I do for you? B: I need help with something. A: What do you need help with? B: I am looking for a newspaper article. A:Have you looked in the periodicals? B: I didn't even think about

【大学生活】实习时间-Date and Time of a Field Trip

A:When are we leaving for our field trip? B:Our science field trip is next Monday at 8:00 in the morning. Can you mark that on your calendar? A: Yes, I will write that down. B:hat will be Monday, December 2nd. We need to start loading the buses half

【大学生活】考试成绩出错了-Finding an Error in Your Test Score

A: Excuse me, Professor. I think there might be an error in my test score. B: Sure. Do you think that the total is wrong or that you got something marked wrong that should have been marked right? A: I think that the percentage is incorrect. B: Let's

【大学生活】与教授的约定-Making an Appointment with Your Professor

A: Professor, could I make an appointment with you? B: I am free tomorrow afternoon between two and four; do you have a particular time in mind? A: Two o'clock would be the best time. B: Fine, do you know where my office is? A: No, I'm not sure. B: R

【大学生活】谈论教授-Talking about a Professor

A: Could you tell me if you have ever taken a class from Dr. Miller? B: Yes. Are you going to be taking a class from him? A: Yes, but I have never taken his class before. B: He is very interesting and challenging. Is that what you are looking for? A:

【大学生活】给分制-Grading Policy

A: I was wondering how you are going to calculate our final grades. B: Grades are based on many things: homework, attendance, quizzes, mid-term, and final. A: What counts the most? B: Actually I look at all of it and let's not forget class participat

【大学生活】和教授谈论成绩-Discussing Your Grades with Your Professor

A: I'd like to talk to you about my grades. B: Sure! What exactly do you have questions about? A: I am worried that I messed up on a test. B: Well, let me take a look at my grade book. How do YOU think you are doing? A: I think I am doing great, exce

【大学生活】请假-Talking to Professor about Being Absent

A: Excuse me, Professor. I am going to miss next week's class. B: Is this something that you could schedule for another time? A: No, I have to do this; it's important! B: Have you arranged for someone to take notes for you? A: I've made arrangements

【租住公寓】谈论租赁合同-Talking about the Lease

A: I need to talk to you about something. B: What did you need to talk about? A: I have some questions about my lease. B: Like what? A: Exactly how long is my lease for? B: Your lease will be up in three years. A: What will happen if I move out befor

【租住公寓】回应招合租人的广告-Responding to an Ad for Roommates

A: Hello, I was just responding to your ad. B: Which ad is that? A: The ad for a roommate. B: Great. Are you interested? A: I sure am. B: Can we meet today? A: Of course, just tell me when and where. B: Why don't you meet me at 5:30 at Starbucks? A:

【租住公寓】关于养宠物的协定-Policy Towards Pets

A: I was wondering if you allow pets in this building. B: We do allow some pets, but you must pay an additional five hundred dollar security deposit. A: What kind of pets do you allow? B: You may keep either one cat or one dog. A: Can cats and dogs b

【租住公寓】邀请朋友帮忙搬家-Asking a Friend to Help Move In

A: Hey, what's up? B: Everything's fine with me. How about you? A: I need your help. B: What do you need? A: Remember when I told you I'm going to be moving? B: Yeah, I remember. A: Do you think you could help me move? B: Sure, that shouldn't be a pr

【闲聊】拒绝去聚会的邀请-Declining an Invitation to a Party (1)

A:What's going on? B:Nothing really, you? A: I'm throwing a party next Saturday. B: Is that right? A: Yeah, are you going to come? B: I'm sorry, I can't. A:Why not? B: I don't really want to. A: Well, why don't you? B: I hate going to parties. A:Well

【闲聊】分享新闻-Sharing News and Information

A: Did you hear the news? B: What happened? A: Our cousin went into labor and had her baby last week. B: She did? Why didn't anyone tell me? A: I would've thought that somebody would have told you. B: No, I had no idea. A: Well, she did, her baby was

【大学生活】在学校停车-Parking at School

A: Can you tell me where I can park? B: Are you driving a motorcycle or an automobile? A: I drive an automobile. B: Fine. You can either park in the student lot or on the street. Do you know what a handicapped space is? A: Yes, I have seen those spot

【大学生活】使用停车计时器-Using a Parking Meter

A: Excuse me, could you help me figure out how to use this new parking meter? B: Sure, it was confusing for me also. Have you ever used a regular meter? A: Yes, I understood the old one. B: Well, on this one you can use coins or a debit or credit car