1. 天气预报说台风临近
Tom:Did you listen to the weather forecast?
Jenny:No.Why?
Tom:There's a typhoon coming.
Jenny:No way!
Tom:Yep,it should be here by tomorrow night.
2.打错电话
Steve: Hello. May I speak to Brian, please?
Lucy: Sorry, you have the wrong number. There’s no Brian here.
Steve: Is this 777-9345?
Lucy: No, it’s 777-9344?
Steve: Oh, I’m so sorry.
Lucy: That’s OK.
3.对方无法接电话
Lily: Hello. Is Becky there, please?
Mrs. Green: Just a moment, please. I’ll see if she’s free.
Lily: Thanks.
Mrs. Green: Sorry, Becky can’t come to the phone right now.
Lily: That’s okay. I’ll call back later.
4.秘密圣诞老人
Tom: We are doing “Secret Santa” at the office again this year.
Lucy: Whose name did you pick?
Tom: I got Jacob. Any ideas what to get him ?
Lucy: Booze!
Tom: Yeah, you’re right. Can’t go wrong with that.
5.吃晚饭买单
George: Are you ready to go?
Jenny: Yes, I’m ready. What a nice dinner!
George: May I have the check, please?
Jenny: Certainly. I’ll be right back with that. Here you are, sir.
George: Thank you.
Jenny: Honey, don’t forget the tip has already been added.
6.在餐厅点餐
Lucy: Excuse me, can I order now, please?
Waiter: OK, what would you like?
Lucy: I’d like the lasagna, please.
Waiter: Sure and which one would you like?
Lucy: I’ll try the vegetarian, please.
7.在旅馆办理入住手续
Marcia: Hello. I have a room booked for tonight, the 15th.
Front Desk: Alright and what is your name, please?
Marcia: It’s Marcia Gleason.
Front Desk: Ah,yes, here you are Ms. Gleason. You reserved a single, right?
Marcia: Yes, a single, thanks.
Front Desk: Do you mind being next to the elevator?
Marcia: Actually, I’d prefer not to be.
8.堵车
Kate: Wow! What’s the hold up?
Taxi driver: It’s probably just people trying to get an early start out of the city for the weekend. Nobody sticks around in the summer.
Kate: Really? Then, I guess I won’t have a hard time finding a room or getting a cab?
Taxi driver: Actually, you might because there’s a big convention in town this weekend.
Kate: I’m not too worried about it. I always seem to find something.
9.砍价
Ben: Excuse me, what do you want for this bag?
Saleswoman: Let me see. The one goes for $17.
Ben: Would you take $12?
Saleswoman: No, I can’t let you have it for 13.How about 14?
Ben:13.50?
Saleswoman: Sorry, $14 is the lowest I can go.
10.点饮料
Carl: Excuse me, miss. Could I have something to drink,please?
Shirley:Sure, what would you like?
Carl: Is it possible to get a beer?
Shirley:Why don’t you have a water or juice instead, so you don’t get dehydrated?
Carl: You’re right.I’ll save the beer for when we land. One orange juice,please.
11.赶上转机航班
Lily: What time is our connecting flight?
Karl: Let me check.Oh,oh！It’s at 3:25.
Lily: Wow, that’s cutting it close! That means we only have 25 minutes to make the connection! What gate is it at?
Karl:It’s at… gate 14.
Lily:Oh,great!That’s at the other end of the terminal!
Karl:OK,so here’s the plan; When we land, run to gate 14!
Lily:I’m be right behind ya!
12.约朋友见面
Bill: Hello, Parker. How’s everything?
Parker :Can’t complain. And you?
Bill: Business is booming. I understand you want to meet up with me next week. How’s your schedule looking?
Parker: Let me see. I can come out and see you first thing Wednesday.
Bill: Great.