【购物】与某人谈论毛衣-Talking to Someone about a Sweater

A: Where can I buy an inexpensive cashmere sweater? B: Maybe you should look around for an outlet. A: That is a wonderful idea. B: Outlets have more reasonable prices. A: Thank you for your help. B: No problem. Good luck.

【日常生活】打电话给信用卡公司-Calling Credit Card Company

A: I'm calling today about a bill that I never received. B: Can you tell me which credit card it was for? A: It was for my Master Card. B: You should've gotten that bill two weeks ago. A: I haven't got it in the mail yet. B: The computer is showing t

【租住公寓】催交租金-Warning about Late Rent Payment

A: Hello, Nicole here. B: Nicole, this is Richard. I think you know why I'm calling. A: Oh, it's about the rent. B: Yes, this is the second month in a row. A: I thought there was a grace period. B: There is no grace period in the rental agreement. A:

【租住公寓】检查烟雾报警器-Checking Smoke Detectors

A: Hello, this is Betty. B: Hi, Betty. Larry here. How many smoke detectors are in your apartment? A: Actually, I have two. B: Are the batteries fresh? A: Both batteries are good. B: Great. I need to come by and check them myself. A: No problem, when

【租住公寓】视线昏暗的地方-Poor Area Lighting

A: I would like to speak with the manager about some safety concerns. B: This is the manager. What can I do for you? A: I was parking my car last night in the garage area, and it was very dark out there. B: Is this the first time you noticed this? A:

【租住公寓】娱乐场所安全问题-Recreation Area Problems

A: Could I speak with the manager about some problems in the pool area? B: Sure, what seems to be the problem? A: My apartment is next to the pool, and there seems to be some really late-night partying going on out there. B: The hours for the pool ar

【社交】邀请上司去家里吃饭-Inviting Boss to a Dinner Party

A:Mr. Lee, I was wondering if you and your wife had plans for next Friday night? B:Yes, I think we might be free. What did you have in mind? A: I've mailed a formal written invitation to your home inviting you to a dinner party at my home. B: That so

【在图书馆】在信息服务台咨询-Asking Questions at the Information Desk

A:What can I help you with today? B:When does the library close? A:The library closes at six o'clock. B:Does it close at that time every day? A:Not always. B:Is the library open on Saturdays? A: Yes. B: What time do you open and close on Saturday? A:

【租住公寓】询问安全设施-Asking about Safety Features

A: I really like this beautiful apartment! B: Thank you. Do you have any further questions? A: Yes, I was wondering about safety features. B: Yes, what are your concerns? A: How about fire alarms and escape routes? B: Every apartment has its own smok

【租住公寓】询问公寓所在位置-Asking about the Apartment Location

A: Hello, how are you doing today? B: I'm great. A: What can I do for you today? B: I wanted to ask about the apartment for rent. A: Ask away. B: I was wondering if the apartment is located in a nice area. A: As a matter of fact, the apartment is in

【租住公寓】询问邻居的情况-Asking about the Neighborhood

A: I wanted to ask you a few questions. B: What about? A: They are pertaining to the neighborhood that the apartment is in. B: Sure. What would you like to know? A: What can you tell me about the neighborhood? B: In all honesty, the neighborhood coul

【租住公寓】检查房屋是否有任何毁损-Checking the Apartment for Anything Damaged

A: What do you think about the apartment so far? B: It is beautiful. A: You don't have any problems with how it looks? B: Actually, there is a problem. A: Like what? B: There are some stains that were left in the carpet. A: Those stains will be clean

【租住公寓】找搬家公司-Calling a Moving Company

A: How are you doing today? B: Great. Thanks for asking. A: Would you like our assistance with a move? B: Yes, actually I would. A: What would you like us to move for you? B: I need you to move my furniture. A: Could you tell me what kind of residenc

【租住公寓】打电话给自来水公司-Calling the Water Company

A: Is this the water company? B: This is the water company. May I help you? A: As a matter of fact, you can. B: What do you need? A: In a few days, I'm going to be moving. B: Okay, and what do you need help with? A: I'm going to need the water turned

【租住公寓】洗衣间的使用规定和时间-Laundry Room Rules and Hours

A: So where are the laundry rooms located? B: There is a laundry room located at the end of each hallway. A: Can I use them at any time? B: All laundry rooms are locked at eleven at night and re-open at seven in the morning. A: Do they use change? B:

【租住公寓】吵闹的邻居-Noisy Neighbors

A: Those neighbors of mine are so noisy! B: Yes, I can hear them. What is that pounding sound? A: I think that they are hammering nails to hang pictures. B: How often do you hear them making noise? A: They play their music really loud, and I can hear

【租住公寓】谈论改善公寓-Talking about Apartment Upgrades

A: I really like the apartment, but I was wondering if I could change some things. B: What would you like to change? A: I would like to have different carpet. B: I would be willing to put in a different color carpet if you pay the price difference. A

【租住公寓】叫来警察-Calling the Police about a Burglary

A: Thank you for coming, officer. B: What seems to be the problem? A: I was in school all day and came home to a burglarized apartment. B: Was the door locked when you left? A: The door was still locked when I came home, so maybe they came in through

【大学生活】归还过期书籍-Returning Overdue Books

A: Can you help me with returning my late books? B: This is the right spot to pay your fee. Put your books down right here. A: OK, here they are. B: I can see that you owe 25 cents a day. That will be one dollar and fifty cents total. A: OK, here's t

【闲聊】为某人祝贺-Expressing Joy at Someone's Success

A: Did you hear the good news? B:No, I haven't. A: I got a promotion at my job. B: Did you really? A: Seriously, I am so excited. B: Well, congratulations. A:Thank you. B: I'm so happy for you. A:Really? B: Yes. You really deserved this. A: You think