【社交】问候老朋友-Greeting an Old Friend

A:Hi, I haven't seen you in a while. B: Yes, it has been a long time! A: How long has it been since we last saw each other? B:I think that we last saw each other two years ago. A: What have you been doing for the past two years? B: I have been going

【社交】八卦-Gossiping

A:Hi Julie, how are things going? B:Everything is great, Tad. How are you? A: I'm doing really well. B:Tad, I'm pretty hungry right now. Want to walk over and check out the food table? A: Julie, do you know who that woman is over there by the window?

【社交】关于婚礼的讨论-Wedding Discussion

A:Their wedding was absolutely beautiful. B:It really was. I want a wedding like that. A:How much do you think they spent on their wedding? B: I think it might've cost them a nice chunk of change. A:Do you want a big wedding like that? B: Not really.

【在图书馆】从另一所图书馆借书-Borrowing a Book from Another Library

A: What can I do for you? B: I am trying to find this book. A: What's the problem? B:It doesn't seem like this library has it. A: Have you checked the computer? B:I have already. A: What did it say? B: It says the book is on the shelf, but I didn't f

【闲聊】打电话给朋友-Calling a Friend

A: Hello, may I speak to Alice please? B: This is she. How's it going? A: I've been trying to call you all day. B: Sorry about that. I was cleaning up. A: It's okay. B: So what were you calling me about? A: Oh, I just wanted to see if you wanted to h

【闲聊】天气-Weather (3)

A: I really want to go to the beach this weekend.我真的很想这周末去沙滩。 B: That sounds like fun. What's the weather going to be like?听起来挺有趣的，天气将会是什么样的？ A: I heard that it's going to be warm this weeke

【闲聊】天气-Weather (2)

A: It's such a nice day.今天天真好啊。 B: Yes, it is.对啊，确实如此。 A: It looks like it may rain soon.看起来一会要下雨。 B: Yes, and I hope that it does.是的，我希望会下。 A: Why is that?为什么？ B: I really lov

【闲聊】天气-Weather (1)

A: It's an ugly day today.今天天气真糟糕啊。 B: I know. I think it may rain.嗯，我想可能要下雨了吧。 A: It's the middle of summer, it shouldn't rain today.现在是仲夏，今天不应该下雨的啊。 B: That would be weird.真是

【闲聊】问候-Greetings

A: Hi, how are you doing?最近怎么样？ B: I'm fine. How about yourself?挺好的，你来？ A: I'm pretty good. Thanks for asking.我很好，多谢关心。 B: No problem. So how have you been?太好了，最近怎么样你？ A: I've been gre

【旅游】另外的计划-Making Alternate Plans

A: I guess that we won't be going rollerblading today with all this rain! B: Yes, rollerblading in six inches of water would not be fun. What would you like to do instead? A: I think that maybe we could check out the local mall, grab some lunch, and

【旅游】购买纪念品-Shopping for Souvenirs

A: I want to look at the souvenirs over at the souvenir stand. B: What do you need to buy? A: I usually buy myself some jewelry or some clothing. B: I always buy a lot of things for my family. How about you? A: Yes, they practically swarm me when I g

【旅游】尝试去找医生-Trying to Find a Doctor

A: I am really not feeling very well. B: Do you think you need to go to a doctor? A: I think that we should maybe check into how to find a doctor in this country. B: I don't know where to begin looking for a doctor here. A: I think that we should cal

【旅游】丢了钱包和护照-Losing the Wallet and Passport

A: I can't find my purse! B:What was in your purse? A: It contained my wallet and passport. B: How much money was in your wallet? A: There was about $200 in my wallet, and I had some traveler's checks in there, too. B:We can call American Express to

【旅游】在机场短程穿梭的公交车-Shuttle Bus at the Airport

A: Is this where I catch the Super Shuttle? B:Yes, this is where you catch the Super Shuttle. Where are you headed? A:I am headed home to Pasadena. B: You can tell where each van is headed by the name on the front of the van. I am the driver for Glen

【旅游】到家-Arriving Home

A: It's great to be home! B: Did you have a nice trip? A: It had its surprises, but when all was said and done, it was a good trip. B: What was your favorite part? A: I loved our full moon beach party. B: What were the people like? Were they friendly

【大学生活】到哪里买午饭？-Where to Buy Lunch

A: Hi, could you help me find a place where I could buy some lunch? B: Sure! What kind of food would you like? A: I was thinking of pizza or something else Italian, maybe. B: I know the perfect place! A: Good! Where is it? B: It's right past that las

【大学生活】办理图书馆借阅证-Getting a Library Card

A: Excuse me. I am interested in getting a library card. B: Sure, let me give you an application. You can fill it out right here at the counter. A: OK, here it is. B: Let me take a look at this for you. May I have your driver's license, please? A: He

【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

【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

【大学生活】买停车证-Purchasing a Parking Permit

A: I'd like to purchase a parking permit for next semester. B: Are you a daytime student or do you just come in the evenings? A: I am a daytime student. B: Will you be driving a motorcycle or a car? A: I will be driving my car. B: OK, that will be tw