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1、.-美国英语情景会话美国英语情景会话American Situational ConversationsAmerican Situational Conversations(1).Introductios and Opening ConversationsPeople in the United States dont always shake hands when they areintroduced to one another.However,in a formal or businesssituation people almost always shake hands.1.A:Mar

2、y,this is Joes brother David.B;Im very glad to meet you.C:Its a pleasure to meet you.B:How do you like Texas so far?C:Its really different from what I expected.B:Dont worry.Youll get used to it in no time.2.A:Mrs.Smith,Id like to introduce a friend of mine,Pierre Dubois.B:How do you do?C:Hello.B:Wha

3、ts your impression of the United States?.-可修编.-C:Well,I cant get over how different the weather is here.B:Oh,youll get used to it soon!3.A:Wendy,Id like you to meet my brother Sam.B:Hi.C:Nice to meet you.B:What do you think of Dallas?C:Well,Im still feeling a little homesick and so many things seems

4、trange to me.B:Youre bound to feel that way at first,I guess.4.A:Mrs.Hughs,this is Peter Brown.B:Pleased to meet you.C:How do you do?B:I hope youre enjoying your stay here.C:If it werent for the climate,Id like it here very much.B:It always takes time to get used to a new place.(2).Special Greetings

5、There are eight national holidays celebrated in the United States:New Years.-可修编.-Day(Jan.),Washingtons Birthday(Feb.),Memorial Day(May),theFourth of July,Labor Day(Sep.),VeteransDay(Nav.),Thanksgiving(Nov.)and Christmas(Dec.),In addition,there are many state and local holidays.1.A:Merry Christmas!B

6、:The same to you!A:Are you doing anyting special?B:Were having some friends over.What are you doing?A:Oh,Im just going to take it easy.2.A:Happy New Year!B:Thank you!Same to you.A:Have you got any plans?B:Ive been invited over to la friends.And you?A:My reemmates having a party.3.A:Have a nice Thank

7、sgiving!B:Same to you!A:Are you going anywhere?B:I thought about going to my sisters.How about you?A:Oh,Ill probably just stay at home.-可修编.-4.A:Have a nice weekend!B:Thanks.You too!A:Do you have any plans?B:Well,my familys away and I cant afford to do much.What aboutyou?A:Oh,I havent decided what I

8、m going to do yet.(3).Meeting old friendsMany people shake hands when meeting after they havnt seeneach other for a long time.1.A:I havent seen you for ages.You havent been sich,have you?B:No,Ive been in California for the past month.A:How nice.Where were you exactly?B:San Diego.I got back yesterday

9、.2.A:Its nice to see you again.Have you chaged jobs?B:No,Ive been visiting relatives.A:Thats nice.Where?B:I went to visit an uncle of mine in San Francisco.-可修编.-3.A:You havent been around much lately,have you?B:No,Ive been away on vacation.A:Oh?Where were you?B:Palm Springs.Ive got a cousin there.4

10、.A:Well,hello,stranger!Have you moved or something?B:No,I went to California for a few weeks.A:Oh,really?Where did you go?B:Los Angeles.I stayed with my brother.(4).Saying GoodbyeWhen youre far from friends and family,you can keep in touch withthem by letters,post cards,short notes or phone calls.1.

11、A:Ive e to say goodbye.B:When are you off?A:Im flying home on Sunday afternoon.B:Well,goodbye.See you soon.A:Please dont forget to say goodbye to the rest of the family forme.-可修编.-2.A:Id like to say goodbye to everyone.B:What time are you going?A:My plane leaves at 7:25.B;Well,goodbye and have a go

12、od trip!A:Goodbye.Remember to look me up if youre ever in Washington.3.A;Im calling to say goodbye.B:When do you leave?A:Im catching the 11:00 train.B:Take care of yourself and dont forget to keep in touch.A:Goodbye.Thanks again for everything.4.A:I just dropped in to say goodbye.B:What time are you

13、 leaving?A:Im going to try to leave by 10:00.B:Take care and give my best to your parents.A:Goodbye.Hope to see you again next year.(5).Saying Thank YouWhen someone invites you for dinner,you can bring flowers,candy.-可修编.-or a bottle of wine.Sometimes people send a thank you note to thehost or hoste

14、ss a few days after the event.1.A:Id better be going.B:So soon?Why dont you stay a little longer?A:I wish I could,but its already late.B:Oh,its a shame that you have to leave.A:Thank you for a wonderful meal.B:Im glad you enjoyed it.2.A:I really must be going now.B:But you just got here.Cant you sta

15、y a little longer?A:Thats very nice of you,but I really cant.B:Well,its too bad that you have to go.A:Thanks very much.It was a great party!B:It was our pleasure.3.A:I think its about time we got going.B:What?Already?Wont you have more coffee?A:Id love to,but I have to get up early tomorrow.B:Oh!Im

16、sorry.I wish you could stay.A:Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.-可修编.-B:Dont mention it.I hope you can e again soon.4.A:I really should be on my way.B:Oh,not yet!At least have one for the road.A:No.Thanks all the same.B:Well,Im sorry you have to leave so early.A:Thank you very much.We really ha

17、d a good time.B:Well,thank you for ing.(6).Asking People to RepeatAs long as you ask politely,most people do not mind repeatingsomething you didnt hear or understand.1.A:Im sorry,but I didnt catch what you said.B:I said,Do you want me to help you?A:If youre sure youre not in a hurry,I can use a lttl

18、e help.B:Would you like me to get you a cab?2.A:I beg your pardon?B:I said,Do you need any help?A:Thats very nice of you.I guess I could use some help.-可修编.-B:Just tell me what youd like me to do.3.A:What was that?B:I said,Is there anything I can do?A:If its not too much trouble,I would like some he

19、lp.B:Its no trouble at all.Ill carry this suitcase for you.4.A:Excuse me?I didnt hear what you said.B:I asked you if you wanted some help.A:If you wouldnt mind,I could use a hand.B:Ill get this bag for you.(7).Asking FavorsWhen you ask for things,it is important to be polite.The intonationthat you u

20、se in making your request is as important as what youactually say.When you think someone will refuse your request,youcan ask the question in such a way that the refusal does not causeembarrassment.1.A:Is there any chance of my borrowing your type-writer?B:For how long?.-可修编.-A:Until the end of the w

21、eek.B:Yes,I guess that would be all right.2.A:Would you mind if I borrowed your car?B:Well,when exactly?A:Until Monday or Tuesday of next week.B:Im sorry,but its just not possible.3.A:Do you think you could lend me some of your records?B:Until when?A:Oh,just over the holidays.B:Im not sure.Ill have

22、to think about it.4.A:I was wondering if youd let me stay with you for a few days.B:It really depends on when.A:Until next weekend,if thats OK.B:Let me think it over,and Ill let you know later.(8).Giving plimentsFriends often pliment one another on clothes,especially if theclothes are new.-可修编.-1.A:

23、What a beautiful sweater!B:Do you think it looks good on me?A:Yes,and it goes beautifully with your pants.B:You wont believe it,but it was really cheap.A:I wish I could find one just like it.2.A:I like your new coat.B:Do you think it fits OK?A:Yes.It looks terrific!B:I bought it at half price.A:You

24、were lucky to find it.3.A:Thats a very nice jacket.B:Does it really look OK?A:Yes,and I like the color too.It matches your hat.B:And I got it on sale.A:Thats incredible!4.A:I love that shirt.B:Do you really like it?A:Yes,it fits perfectly.-可修编.-B:It wasnt very expensive either.A:Thats amazing!It sur

25、e looks expensive.(9).ApologizingSometimes it is necessary to tell someone bad news gently.1.A:Im afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth.B:Oh,dont worry about it.A:I want to apologize.Is there anything I can do?B:Just forget about it.I never did like it anyway.2.A:Im really sorry,but I seem to ha

26、ve misplaced your scarf.B:Oh,thats all right.A:Im very sorry.Can I get you another one?B:No.Forget about it.Its not important.3.A:Im sorry,but I cant find the book you lent me.B:Thats OK.A:I really feel bad about it.Let me buy you a new one.B:No.Dont be silly.I wouldnt dream of letting you do that.-

27、可修编.-4.A:I feel terrible,but Ive just broken your ashtray.B:Its nothing to get upset about.A:I dont know what to say.Id like to replace it.B:No.Its out of the question.(10).plainingIts a good idea to be as polite as possible even when plainingabout something.1.A:I wish you wouldnt play the TV so lou

28、d.B:Sorry.Where you trying to sleep?A:Yes,And while I think of it,please ask when you want to borrowmy records.B:Im sorry.Youre right.I should have asked.2.A:Do you think you could keep the noise down?B:Im sorry.Am I keeping you awake?A:Yes.And another thing,would you mind not making longdistance ca

29、lls.B:Im sorry.I thought you wouldnt mind.-可修编.-3.A:That radios pretty loud.Could you turn it down,please?B:Sorry.Was I disturbing you?A:Yes.And something else,please dont borrow my clothes withoutasking.B:Sorry.I guess I wasnt thinking.I wont do it again.4.A:You dont have to play that record so lou

30、d,do you?B:Im sorry.Has it been bothering you?A:Yes.And please ask me the next time you want to use something.B:Im sorry.I meant to ask you.(11).The weatherA very mon way to start a conversation is to talk about the weather.When youre traveling,remember that there is considerablevariation in climate

31、 in the United States.1.A:Beautiful day,isnt it?B:Yes,its not like what the radio said at all.A:I wish it would stay this way for the weekend.B:As long as it doesnt snow!.-可修编.-2.A:It seems to be clearing up.B:Its such a nice change.A:I really dont think this weather will last.B:Lets just hope it do

32、esnt get cold again.3.A:It looks its going to be sunny.B:Yes,its much better than yesterday.A:They say were going to get some rain later.B:Oh,lets just hope it stays warm.4.A:I think its going to be a nice day.B:Its certainly a big improvement over yesterday.A:But its supposed to get cloudy and wind

33、y again this afternoon.B:Well,the worst of the winter should be over.(12).Asking for ChangeIt is sometimes difficult toget change without buying something,soits a good idea to carry change with you at all times.If you needchange,you can buy something inexpensive like candy or anewspaper and ask for

34、the coins you need.-可修编.-1.A:Excuse me,but could you give me some change?B:Let me see.Are dimes and quarters OK?A:I want to make a long distance phone call.B:Then youll need small change.2.A:Sorry to bother you,but do you have change for a one?B:Ill have to look.What do you want it for?A:I need it f

35、or the parking meter.B:I can give you quarters,if thatll help.3.A:Pardon me,but I was wondering if you could break a one.B:Let me look.What do you need?A:I need the change for the stamp machine.B:I think dimes and quarters will do.4.A:Excuse me,could you give me change for a dollar?B:Ill see what I

36、have.What do you need it for?A:I want to get cigarettes.B:You can use quarters,dimes and nickels.(13).Making a Telephone Call(I).-可修编.-The telephone system in the United States,as in many othercountries,has a special number for each region of the country.It iscalled as area code.If you know the area

37、 code and the phonenumber,its usually cheaper to dial the number yourself.Of course,you must go through an operator to make person-to-person orcllect calls.You can dial direct to many countriesoverseas or you can ask for the overseas operator.1.A:Operator.B:Id like to make a collect call to Los Ange

38、les.Thats area code213-486-2435.A:And whats the name of the person you want to speak to?B:Susan Greene.2.A:Operator.B:Yes,Operator.Id like to place a person-to-person call to Chicago.The number is932-8647,but I dont know the area code.A:Who do you want to speak to?B:Ill speak to anyone at extension

39、214.-可修编.-3.A:Operator.B:I want to make a person-to-person call to 212-836-1725.A:And the name of the person youre calling,please?B:Ed Cooper.Thats C double O-P-E-R.4.A:Operator.B:Operator,Id like to place a call to Winnipeg,Cananda.Thenumber is 932-0806.A:Whats the name of the party youre calling?B

40、:Im not sure of the name,but the extension is 211.(14).Making a Telephone Call(II)When using a public telephone,be sure to read the directionscarefully before dialing.1.A:Hello.Can I speak to Yolanda,please?B:Hold on,please.A:Thank you.B:Sorry,but shes out.A:Would you tell her Tom Gray called?.-可修编.

41、-B:Id be glad to.2.A:Hello.Is Marie Ward there,please?B:Ill see if shes in.A:OK.B:Im afraid shes not here.A:Could you give her a message,please?B:Yes,of course.3.A:Hello.Is Mrs.James in,please?B:Hang on,please.A:All right.B:Im sorry,but I think shes stepped out.A:Would you ask her to call Larry Rusk

42、in at 836-2550?B:Certainly.4.A:Hello.Could I please speak to Miss Davis?B:Just a minute,please.A:Thanks.B:Shes not at here desk right now.A:Could you tell her to give Doug a call when she gets back?Shehas my number.-可修编.-B:Sure.(15).Asking for DirectionsPeople are usually helpful when you ask for di

43、rections.You should tryto have the exact address and be as specific as possible.Telephonedirectories are the most mon sourse of addresses.Remember thatmany cities and some towns are built in blocks.People will oftentell you,for example,to go two blocks and turn right.1.A:Excuse me,Can you tell me wh

44、ere Main Street is?B:Turn left at the second light and then go straight for two blocks.A:Is it far?B:No.Its only a five-minute walk.A:Thanks a lot.B:Youre wele.2.A:Excuse me.Could you please tell me how to get to the station?B:Turn left at the first light.You cant miss it.A:Will it take me long to g

45、et there?B:No.Its not far at all.A:Thank you.-可修编.-B:Dont mention it.3.A:Can you help me out?Im trying to find a post office.B:Go three block and make a right.Its right there.A:Should I take the bus?B:No.Itll only take about five minutes to walk.A:Thank you very much.B:Any time.4.A:Pardon me.I wonde

46、r if you could tell me how to get to MottStreet?B:Keep going straight for two blocks,then turn right o Elm Street andyoull run right intoit.A:Is it too far to walk?B:Nl.Its only a little ways.A:Thanks.B:Sure.Have a good day.(16).Making an AppointmentIt is usually necessary to make an appointment wit

47、h a doctor,dentist.-可修编.-or lawyer.You should call as far in advance as possible.1.A:Would Dr.Block be able to see me at 9:30 tomorrow?B:Im sorry,but she wont have any openings until 11:00,unlesstheres a cancellation.A:Would 1:00 be convenient?B:Yes,shes free then.2.A:I wonder if the dentist could f

48、it me in early tomorrow?B:Im afraid theres nothing availavle before noon.A:How about 12:45?B:Sorry,but shes busy then too.3.A:Id like to make an appointment with Professor Smith.Would 9:00tomorrow be all right?B:Im afraid not.She doesnt have any openings in the morning.A:Could I possibly make it ear

49、ly in the afternoon?B:Nol Thats not good either.But give me your number and Ill callyou if somebodycancels.4.A:Do you think the doctor could see me tomorrow before 9:30?.-可修编.-B:She wont be in until 10:45,so the earliest would be 11:00.A:How would 12:45 be?B:Just a second.Ill have to check.(17).On a

50、 BusIn cities,buses have letters or numbers indicating their routes.Usuallythe exact fare is required because you cant get change on a bus.Long-distance travel by bus is mon throughout the United States andCannda.It is an inexpensive,scenic way to travel.Special tickets forunlimited travel are somet