BEP 96 INT Socializing: Business Meals & Dining Out

In most parts of the world, having lunch or dinner together is an important part of doing business. In places such as North America, eating meals is a way of building a relationship or celebrating a partnership. And in other cultures, such as China,

2006年VOA标准英语-Teen Singing Star JoJo Set to Release New Album

By Larry London Washington, D.C. 31 July 2006 Watch JoJo report JoJo became the youngest American musician to have a song at number one on the music charts in 2004. Since then, she has starred in two films and will release her second album. VOA's La

IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO?

Dialogue 15 laurance--Is there anything I can do?I'd like to help in some way if I can. soony--I can't think of anything at the moment. laurance--Well,maybe I could run errands or something. soony--Yo

银行英语对话-Paying Your Fees(3)

A: Hows it going? B: Im great. Thanks. A: What do you need? B: I need to know if I have any fees to pay. A: Actually, you do owe some fees. B: How much do I owe? A: Your fees total $235.13. B: Thats crazy! A: You need to pay these fees soon. B: Can I

银行英语对话-Paying Your Fees(1)

A: How are you doing today? B: Very well. Thank you. A: What can I help you with? B: Do I have any fees to pay? A: As a matter of fact, you do. B: How much? A: You owe $235.13. B: Thats unbelievable. A: Will you be paying some of that off today? B: I

银行英语对话-Paying Your Fees(2)

A: How are you? B: Im great. Thank you for asking. A: What can I do for you? B: Do I owe any fees? A: You sure do. B: Could you tell me how much I owe? A: You owe $235.13 in fees. B: I cant believe that. A: When will you be paying these fees off? B:

英语情景对话：Election Day(1)

A: Are you going to vote? B: Yes, are you? A: Yeah, but what day are the elections? B: You dont know what day the elections are? A: Thats why Im asking you. B: Theyre this coming Tuesday. A: Really? B: Yes, Im serious. A: Good thing you told me. B: 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.

新标准初中英语九年级(上):UNIT2 The King

[00:00.00]Descriptions that were later written about the [00:02.78]king did include information about the Gardens, [00:06.31]but these descriptions did not agree [00:08.44]with each other, [00:09.59]In fact,all the descriptions [00:11.58]were differe

英语诗歌:Digging

Seamus Heaney Between my finger and my thumb The squat pen rests; as snug as a gun. Under my window a clean rasping sound When the spade sinks into gravelly ground: My father, digging. I look down Till his straining rump among the flowerbeds Bends l

闲谈英语-Receiving Visitors(2)

A: I'm really glad that you came to see me. B: I had to. I was missing you a lot. A: I was missing you too. B: So, why haven't you visited me? A: I've actually been busy lately. B: What have you been doing? A: I've just been working really hard. B: I

英语闲谈-Expressing Concern for Someone(3)

A: Why didn't you go to school yesterday? B: I stayed home because I wasn't feeling well. A: What was your problem? B: My stomach was bothering me. A: Are you feeling any better? B: I'm still feeling a little sick. A: I'm going to the store, would yo

2006年VOA标准英语-Texas Election Campaign Goes Down to the Wire

By Greg Flakus Houston 07 November 2006 Voters in Texas will decide the winner in a four-way race for governor and at least one hotly contested congressional seat. Some candidates in the Lone Star state can be found outside voting stations asking fo

英语情景对话：Paying the Ticket Fine(2)

A: Could I pay for my parking ticket? B: I need to see your ticket. Do you have it? A: Here's my ticket right here. B: I'm going to need to see your ID. A: I don't have it. B: You can't pay your fine without your ID. A: I don't understand why I can't

购物英语会话-After Trying on the Sweater(4)

A: Does it look like a good fit? B: It's definitely your size. A: Yes, it is very nice. I'll take it. B: How do you prefer to pay? A: Let me use my credit card. B: Now, if you'll just sign here. A: No problem. B: I hope you enjoy your purchase. Good-

购物英语会话-After Trying on the Sweater(3)

A: Does it look too small? B: It fits you to a T. A: I agree. I'm going to buy it. B: Cash or charge? A: I'll charge it. B: Sign here, please. A: There you go. B: Good-bye, and thank you for shopping here.

购物英语会话-After Trying on the Sweater(1)

A: What do you think? B: It looks great. A: I would like to purchase it. B: Will this be cash or charge? A: Here, take my credit card. B: Just sign here, please. A: Sure. Here you go. B: Here's your receipt. Have a nice day.

英语语法：43 Your Singing or You Singing

Sometimes theres a topic that doesnt quite defy explanation but certainly gives one pause in the undertaking. Lucky usthats where we find ourselves today. Why gerunds take a possessive before them. Oy. What's a Gerund? Lets start with what a gerund i

动词的ing变化规则

一般情况直接加ing，如looklookinggo---goingvisit---visiting 以不发音的e结尾的，去e再加ing，如come---comingmake---makingwrite---writing 以重读闭音节结尾并且只有一个辅音字母的，双写该辅音字母，再加ing

Leave time behind

Leave time behind The old monk often took the young monk to the hill outside the temple to recite the lection. One day the young monk said to the old monk, How slowly the time goes! The old monk said, You can have a try like this---in the morning sit