书城外语玩转生活英语
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第2章 Food Clothing LodgingandTransportation(衣食住行)

人的一生,大概有三分之二的时间是在自己的居室中度过的。因此,尽管生活情趣各异,人们还是有一个共同的美好心愿:美化自己的生活环境,营造一个安乐、舒适、温馨的家庭。而生活用品则是实现这个心愿的一个不可缺少的条件。

A:Good afternoon.A:下午好。B:Good afternoon,sir.We have a new line of toy telephones that have just arrived.Would you like to get one for the children at home?B:下午好,先生,刚到一种最新型的玩具电话。您想为家里的孩子们买一个吗?A:I do have to buy some toys for my nieces and nephews.Yes,can I see them?A:我的确要为我的侄女和侄子买些玩具。好,我可以看看吗?B:Yes.We have a discount on these items.Ten percent off on the newly arrived toys and fifteen percent off on the older ones.B:是的。这些物品正在打折。新到的玩具打九折,原来的玩具打八五折。〖〗A:OK.I'll take two of wisdom toys and another two of rag dolls.A:好的。我要买两个智力玩具和两个碎布洋娃娃。B:Wait here for a moment,sir.I'll have them wrapped for you.B:先生,请在此等候。我去帮您包起来。A:Thank you.A:谢谢。

A:Good afternoon.I should like to get some toys for this girl.A:下午好。我想买些玩具给这个女孩。B:What kind of toy does she like?B:她喜欢什么样的玩具呢?A:Do you have one of those remote control model cars?A:你们有遥控的模型汽车吗?B:I'm afraid not,sir.Would you like a kidey car operated on batteries though?B:恐怕没有,先生。但您要不要使用电池的小三轮车?A:That's something new.It's really for kids to drive.A:那可是新奇的东西。很适合小孩子开的。B:Yes.You can try it if you want.B:是的。如果您要的话,可以试试看。A:How long does it last on its batteries?A:它的电池可以用多久呢?B:It'll last four hours of straight use.Then you'll have to recharge the batteries.B:可以连续使用四个小时。然后,您得重新充电。A:Is this for plugging into an electrical socket?A:这是用来插在插座里的吗?B:Yes.B:是的。A:How long will it take to have it recharged?A:重新充电需要花多少时间?B:Around eight hours,sir.I'm sure the girl will like it.B:先生,大约八小时。我肯定小女孩会喜欢的。A:Let me see how it works first.A:先让我看看如何使用。B:There's nothing to it.It operates just like a real car,but only simpler and meant for a kid.B:没什么。就像真车一样地操作,但就是简单一点,而且专为小孩设计的。A:I see.A:我明白了。

A:Anything I can do for you,madam?A:夫人,要买东西吗?B:Yes,please.I'm here to order a pillow for my new bedroom.B:是的。我想给我的新卧室定做一个枕头。A:Very good,madam.What pattern do you have in mind?We have a variety of patterns.A:好的,夫人。您喜欢什么样式的?我们有各种样式。B:How about showing me some samples?B:给我些样品看看好吗?A:Right over here,madam.Please take your time to choose your favorite.A:就在这边,夫人。请慢慢挑选您最喜欢的。B:(Several minutes later)This one looks quite good.Is it made of cotton?B:(几分钟以后)这个看来不错,是棉布的吗?A:Yes,and the hem is made of satin.A:是的,折边是缎子的。B:Ah,just what I've been looking for.How much would a pillow like this cost?B:啊!正是我要找的。这个枕头要多少钱?A:Well,the cost of the material will come to 25 dollars.A:夫人,面料要25美元。B:And what is your charge for the tailoring?B:你们做工收多少钱?A:10 dollars.So the total is 35 dollars.A:10美元,所以一共是35美元。B:All right.I'll give you the order.B:好吧,我要定一个。A:Thank you,madam.Now tell me the sizes,please.A:谢谢您,夫人。请告诉我您要的尺寸。B:I've written everything on this piece of paper.B:我全都写在这张纸上了。A:Good.Would you like to see anything else?A:很好。你还想看看其他的东西吗?B:I need a satincovered comforter and flannelette blanket.B:我还需要一床绸面被和绒毯。A:OK.A:好的。

A:Good morning.May I help you?A:早上好,要点什么吗?B:Yes,can you tell me where your stationery is?B:对,能告诉我文具在哪儿吗?A:Sure thing.It's right over there,on the second aisle,on the right.A:没问题。就在那儿,第二个走道,朝右转。B:This aisle,here?B:这个走道吗?A:Yes,towards the back.A:对,朝后面走。B:Do you have envelopes?B:你们有信封吗?C:Yes,they should be on the second shelf.Ah,here they are.Do you need the large ones or the small ones?C:有,应该在第二层架子上。啊,在这儿呢。你是要大的还是小的呢?B:Ah,I need large ones…but,I need larger ones than these.I have to mail an 8 cm×10 cm photo to my friend in Japan.B:啊,我要大的……但是我要比这更大的。我要寄一张8厘米×10厘米的照片给我在日本的朋友。C:Oh,okay.You'll probably need the large manila ones,then.Right?C:喔,好的。你或许要的是马尼拉纸大信封。对吗?〖〗B:Yes,that's exactly what I need.Oh look—and here they are!B:对,我要的就是那种。瞧!就在这儿!C:Do you need anything else in the stationery area?Pens? Pencils?They have some nice things here at low prices.C:您还要些别的什么文具吗?钢笔?铅笔?这儿有些价廉物美的东西。B:No,I don't think so.But I do need some red ink.Have you seen where that is?B:不,我不想要了。不过我想买红墨水,你看见在哪儿了吗?

A:How much should I pay for this nail enamel?A:这瓶指甲油多少钱?B:30 dollars.By the way,what else would you like,sir?B:30美元。顺便问问,先生,您还需要点什么?A:Well,what kind of perfume do you have?A:哦,你们有些什么样的香水?B:We have both American and imported perfume.Which do you like better?B:我们有美国产的和进口的,您更喜欢哪一种?〖〗A:American,please.I want to get one bottle for my girlfriend as a souvenir gift.Please show me something of good quality.A:美国产的吧,我想买一瓶作纪念礼物送给我的女朋友。请给我拿一种高质量的看看。B:How about this Chif Perfume? It has won national superquality certificate.It's advertised on TV,very popular.B:这种清妃香水怎么样?它曾荣获全国优质产品证书,它的广告在电视上随处可见,很受欢迎。A:Really?What makes it so special?A:是吗?是什么使它这么特别?B:The elegant smell.It's just the thing that would take a lady's fancy.B:它的香味高雅,这正是女士中意之物。A:Then I'll get a bottle.How much is it?A:那我就买一瓶,多少钱?B:108 dollars.So the total is 138 dollars.B:108美元,总共是138美元。A:Here you are.A:给你钱。B:Thank you.B:谢谢。

A:I'll get together with the girls and we'll throw a shower for Linda.A:我想邀请一些女孩子聚一聚,大家送琳达一些贺礼。B:Did you tell her?B:你和她说过吗?A:Yes,but she said not to go to any trouble.A:说过。可是她说不用麻烦了。B:So,what are you going to do?B:那你说怎么办呢?A:Suppose we give her a surprise shower one of these days?A:要不我们哪天给她来一次出其不意的送礼会?B:That's a good idea.What about a bachelor party for Roger?B:好主意。那么是否也为罗杰开个光棍告别会呢?A:The men will take care of that.A:男士们会搞定的。B:What does Linda need?B:琳达需要什么呢?A:What about giving her some kitchenware? She likes to cook.A:送些厨房用具给她好吗?她喜欢烹饪。B:Yes,she roasts delicious duck,bakes cakes,broils steaks,she can cook almost everything.B:好啊,她喜欢做烤鸭、烘饼、烤牛排,几乎什么都会做。A:I hope the other girls will like the idea.A:我希望其他姑娘会同意这个意见。B:I'm sure they will.What do you want to give then— an oven,a stove,a freezer,or a refrigerator?B:我想她们会同意的。那么你打算送什么呢?烤箱、炉子、冷藏器,还是冰箱?A:What do you think we are rich as Rockfeller?A:你以为我们像洛克菲勒那样有钱?B:Well,what do you suggest?B:那你的意思呢?A:Well,there are a variety of things chosen from—china tablespoon,frying pans,baking dishes,coffee pot,toaster,kitchen utensils,knives,flatware,tea kettle…A:有好多东西可供选择,比如瓷汤匙、煎锅、烤箱里用的碟子、咖啡壶、烤面包器、厨房用具、刀子、普通餐具、茶壶……B:Hey,wait a minute.You're way ahead of me.What are kitchen utensil,flatware?B:哎,等一等。你讲得那么快,我都没听懂你讲些什么。什么叫厨房用具、普通餐具?A:Kitchen utensils are the tools you use to prepare and serve food; flatware is the forks,knives and spoons.A:厨房用具包括做菜时要派用场的器具;普通餐具是指叉子、刀子、汤匙等。B:Do we have to stick to kitchen things for wedding shower gifts?B:我们一定要送厨房用具作结婚礼物吗?A:No,certainly not,only for a kitchen wedding shower.A new bride needs all kinds of things.You can also give a bathroom shower,a linen shower,or a miscellaneous shower.A:当然不一定,那只是想送炊具才这样说。新娘需要各种各样的东西。你也可以送浴室用具、床上用品和其他礼物。B:Sounds very expensive.B:那要一大笔开支了。A:Anything that costs more than about five dollars,we could doubleup on.A:礼物价格要是超过5美元,我们可以均摊。B:What's doubleup on?B:什么叫均摊?A:That means that all girls share the price of one item.We'll each give her a wedding present when the time comes,so we don't want to spend too much money now.A:那就是由所有女孩子平均分担共同买的礼物。婚礼时,我们每人还得送给她礼物,所以现在就不要太破费了。B:Can we give her a pretty nightgown or something else personal?B:我们可以送她漂亮睡衣或贴身用的衣物吗?A:Yes,since she is a very good friend of ours.You usually don't give things like that to someone you don't know very well.A:可以,因为她是我们的好朋友。对不太熟的朋友,一般不要送这些东西。

1.Do we have to stick to kitchen things for wedding shower gifts?

stick to:坚持;坚守。例:

I will stick to a task until it is finished.

我将坚持一项任务直到完成为止。

2.You're way ahead of me.

ahead of:在前面;在前头。例:

Tom was a quick walker and soon got ahead of the others.

汤姆是一个健步者,不久就走到别人前头去了。

3.The hem is made of satin.

make of:用……制造……。例:

The bridge is made of steel.

这座桥是用钢材造的。

试比较:

Steel is made from iron.

钢是由铁炼成的。

4.Just what I've been looking for.

look for:寻找。例:

He is looking for trouble.

他在自找麻烦。

5.The cost of the material will come to 25 dollars.

come to:共计,达到。例:

The monthly steel output of our plant comes to 200,000 tons.

我厂每月钢产量达到200 000吨。

绸料silk fabric

纯毛料pure wool material

粗布料coarse material

大衣料overcoating

单幅衣料single width clothing material

冬季衣料winter clothing material

防起球衣料balling resistance clothing material

防缩水衣料shrinkproof clothing material

防皱衣料crease resistance clothing material

纱布gauze

双面卡reversible khaki

提花被单布broche quilting

条纹布striped cloth;stripe

土布nankeen

网眼布lace cloth

细薄布cotton cambric

细布shirting;muslin

夏布grass cloth

绫 damask silk

绫罗silks

罗 (a kind of)silk gauze

麻纱linen

绸布fabric made from waste silk

棉缎(贡缎) sateen

棉绒cotton velvet

面罩用薄纱tulle

绮罗damask

乔其纱georgette

灯芯绒corduroy

法兰绒flannel

凡立丁valetin

格子呢woolen check;tartan;plaid

海军呢admiralty cloth;melton

花呢fancy suiting

华达呢garbadine

精纺呢绒worsted

军服呢army coating

开士米(精纺毛料)cashmere

拷花呢embossed coating

礼服呢venetian

请完成下列对话:

1.A:Can you suggest a (1)(玩具) for a little girl?

B:How about some (2)(洋娃娃)?Girls are especially fond of them.

A:But she's got plenty of dolls.I'd like to give her something different this time.Maybe some (3)(模型飞机) kits.

B:Yes,madam.Which country do you want?

A:American,if there are any.

B:You might like this one.

A:This looks nice.Can you suggest a typical(4)(日本玩具) for my son? He is six.

B:What do you think of this (5)(玩具大熊猫)?

A:Panda? Wonderful! My son likes pandas very much.He will surely be interested.Can you show it to me?

B:Here it is.Isn't it lovely?

A:This looks better…I'll take it.Where do I pay?

B:Step this way,madam.Goodbye.Please look in again whenever you may be passing.

2.A:Can I help you,sir?

B:Yes,I want to buy a (1)(床单) for my daughter.I hope I can find a pattern she loves.

A:I see.How old is she,may I know?

B:6 years old.

A:All right.We have a wide selection of sheets;for example,(2)(双幅床单),(3)(提花床单) and (4)(绣花床单).

B:Yes,these designs are quite unique,but do you have some kinds of animals?My daughter loves animals very much.

A:Yes,we do.Please come over here.I'll spread this one for you to have a good look at.

B:That's very kind of you.(A moment later)Oh,what lovely little animals!I'm sure my daughter will like it.

A:I think so,too.

3.A:Can I take a look at that Cross (1)(自来水笔)?

B:Of course.Here you are.

A:The price seems reasonable enough.

B:Yes,we've had these here for a long time.

A:Are these (2)(自动注入式的钢笔)?

B:Yes,sir.

A:But how do you fill it?

B:Well,the selffilling device is simple,sir.You just dip the point of the pen in (3)(墨水) and press it here,then the pen is filled instantly.

A:Have you got some (4)(草稿纸) for me to write on?

B:Here you are.

A:Oh,this is too fine.I want a (5)(中等的笔尖).

B:I'm afraid these are the only ones we have left,sir.

A:I'd like to have this (6)(派克笔).

B:That is worth two hundred dollars.Do you want to have it giftwrapped?

A:Yes,if you can.

B:Here you are.This is a (7)(14K的笔尖) for your fountain pen.It goes with your purchase.

A:Oh,I almost forgot,will you please give me a (8)(信纸) and a bundle of (9)(信封)?

B:Right this way,please.

A:These will do.

B:It comes up to two hundred and fifty dollars.

A:Please don't forget to write the receipt.

B:Will there be anything else?

A:No.That will be all for today.

4.A:Hello!

B:Good morning,this is Nancy of White Rose Products Company.I know you're busy,but I'd appreciate having just a few minutes of your time to let you know about our new (1)(化妆品).

A:Okay.

B:Have you ever bought White Rose products before?

A:No,but my sister has.She's always saying how good they are.

B:Good.I'm always happy to hear about a satisfied customer.I guess you're somewhat familiar with our product line then.

A:Yes,I have a pretty good idea of what you carry.

B:Well,we're adding several new products this fall.We have a new (2)(面霜) coming out,that is (3)(润肤) and (4)(防晒) in one.It's hypoallergic and it is available in different formulas to suit all skin types.

A:Okay.

B:May I ask what type of skin do you have?

A:It tends to be rather oily.

B:Well then,you might benefit from our new (5)(粉底).Not only is it oilfree,it also works to cut down oil on your face and it won't clog your pores.

A:Do you still offer (6)(面膜)?

B:Yes,we have(7)(蛋白面膜) and several types of (8)(果类面膜) depending on your skin type.Actually,we've just added a new (9)(薄荷面膜) to our line which would be good for your skin type.

A:Do you have anything else that is new?

B:We've also introduced some new shades of (10) (唇膏) and (11)(眼影).

A:I think I'd like to try that new mint mask.

B:Okay.I'll put you down for one.Can I get your name and address,please?

A:My name is Paula Kern and my address is Flat 3A,To Li Terrace,Pok Fu Lam.

B:Okay.Miss Kern,your order will go through today.

A:Sounds good.

B:Thank you for time!Have a great day!

5.A:Can I help you?

B:Yes.Where can I buy (1)(皮鞋)?

A:It's on the third floor.

B:Thank you very much.

A:You are welcome.

(on the third floor,shoes section)

B:Do you have (2)(白皮鞋) to match this (3)(超短裙)?

C:Yes,we have quite a few different colors.Do you want (4)(低跟鞋) or (5)(高跟鞋)?

B:High,please.

C:Do you like these?

B:Yes,they're very nice.

C:Please try them on.

B:The (6)(鞋帮) is too low.

C:What about these?

B:These are a bit too tight.They pinch.

C:Which size do you want?

B:I'm not sure.

C:Just have a seat and I'll measure your feet.

B:OK.

6.A:Good afternoon,madam.Anything I can do for you?

B:Good afternoon.Will you show me some Yes,madam.We have many kinds of silk fabrics.

B:Do you have Certainly,madam.We have I want Yes,madam.Which color would you like to have,dark or light?

B:I like light colors.

A:Here is a light one.It's orange.Will this do?

B:This one is fine.Have you any Sorry,we don't sell them.

B:Do you sell Yes,madam.The counter is over there.

B:Thank you.

A:Not at all.

7.A:Can I have my Certainly.

A:Is it free?

B:That depends.It is free within the town.And we charge for delivery outside it.I wonder where you live.

A:Unlucky.

B:Then I'm afraid you'll have to pay for the delivery.But that's not much.Only 20 yuan.Is it OK?

A:All right.When will it reach me?

B:You can expect it no later than tomorrow afternoon.May I have your address,please?

A:Here is my name card,and my address is on it.

B:Thank you,sir.Are you going to see No.Thanks.

8.A:Welcome to our shop.Which brand of I haven't made up my mind.What would you recommend?

A:Do you prefer an Maybe an Americanmade one.

A:How about this one?It is both cheap and of high quality.

B:Do you have a warranty on it?

A:Of course.And if you buy it,the manufacturer will arrange for a trained technician to install and test it for you free of charge.

B:That's fine.Then I think I'll take one.By the way,when will it be installed?

A:Tomorrow morning.

饮食营养是影响人体一切活动的基本因素。合理的营养可以促进发育,增强体质和抵抗力,保持旺盛的精力;营养不足或营养过量则会导致疾病。

人类为了生存,就必须不断地从食物中摄取身体所必需的营养物质——蛋白质、脂肪、糖类(包括纤维素)、维生素、无机盐和水。在正常的时候,人体就靠这些营养物质来维持自己的生命及满足机体从事劳动所需要的热量,提供细胞组织生长、发育及修补所需的能量,以维持机体的正常生理机能。

A:May I take your order now?A:你们可以点菜了吗?B:We're thinking of having your regular dinner.Can you tell us what courses there are,please?B:我们想吃你们这儿的套餐。能告诉我们都有哪几道菜吗?A:Of course.Our regular diner includes appetizer,soup,salad,choice of the main course,dessert and coffee.A:当然可以。我们的套餐包括开胃品、汤、沙拉,主菜可选一种,还有点心和咖啡。B:All right,we'll have it.B:好的,我们就要套餐吧。A:Today's mutton chop is very good,would you like to have it as the main course?A:今天的羊肉块不错,主菜就点它吗?B:That's a good idea.And as for dessert,we'll have apple pie.We'd like to have some coffee afterwards.B:好主意。至于甜点,我们要苹果派。饭后给我们来点咖啡。A:Good,here're your appetizer.Your dinner will be ready in five minutes.A:好,这是你们的开胃小吃。过五分钟你们的饭菜就好。

A:Good evening.What kind of tea do you want?A:晚上好,要什么茶?B:Jasmine.What do you want,Jane?B:茉莉花茶吧。珍妮,你想要什么?C:Well,I'm not sure.I'd like to try a little bit of everything.Let's see.How about three to four dishes?C:我还没决定呢。我每样都想尝一尝,不如要三至四道菜好吗?B:Sure,if we can't finish them,we can bring them home in doggy bags.B:好的,如果吃不完,可以将食物打包带回家。C:That's right.I'd like to have sweet and sour pork,and roasted shrimps in BBQ sauce.C:对,我要甜酸糖醋肉和烧烤汁虾。B:I think I want beef fillet with mixed vegetables.Do you want any soup or appetizer?B:我要杂菜牛柳。你要汤或开胃的菜吗?C:I'll have a spring roll.C:我要春卷。B:Oh,I love that too.B:噢,我也一样。A:Are you ready to order?A:现在可以点菜了吗?B:Yes,we'll have beef fillet with mixed vegetables…B:可以,我们要一碟杂菜牛柳……A:Sure.A:好的。

A:Good afternoon,madam,sir.A:下午好,女士,先生。B:Have you a table for two?B:有两个人的座位吗?A:Yes,come with me,sir.There's one near the windows.A:有的,请跟我来。在窗户旁边有一个。B:Could I see the menu,please?B:我可以看看菜单吗?B:What's the local speciality here?B:这儿的特色菜是什么?A:The restaurant is noted for seafood?A:这家餐厅以海鲜出名。B:OK.A dish of oyster and a salad for me,please.What about you,Mary?B:好吧,一盘牡蛎和一份沙拉。你呢,玛丽?C:It's all right with me,but something mild,please.C:什么都行,只是要淡一点的。A:What about your drink?A:你们要喝点什么?B:I prefer Sherry.B:我要雪利酒。C:A cup of coffee for me,please.C:请给我一杯咖啡。A:How do you like your coffee,black or white?A:要黑咖啡还是加奶的咖啡?C:Black,no sugar.I'm on diet.C:黑咖啡,请别加糖,我在减肥。A:OK.Just a minute,please.A:好的,请稍等。

A:What can I offer you,sir and madam?A:你们想要点什么,先生,夫人?B:I don't know what I want.I'm thirsty,I want something to drink.B:我不知道。我口渴,想要点喝的。A:An aperitif or some white wine?A:开胃酒还是白葡萄酒?B:Um… two glasses of beers,please.How about you,Linda?B:哦……还是两杯啤酒吧。你呢,琳达?C:I don't think at all.Do you serve soft drinks?C:我不喝酒。你们这里提供软饮料吗?A:Of course,madam.But how about a nonalcoholic cocktail?A:当然,夫人。但你不想尝尝不含酒精的鸡尾酒吗?C:It sounds interesting.I'll take that.C:听起来很有趣。要它吧。A:So two glasses of beers and a glass of nonalcoholic cocktail.A:两杯啤酒,一杯无酒精的鸡尾酒。B:Two hamburgers and a piece of fried steak.B:再来两个汉堡包,一份炸牛排。A:OK,wait a minute,please.A:好的,请稍等。C:Is the food very expensive here?C:这里的饭很贵吗?B:I don't think so.I once ate here with some colleagues.B:不贵。我曾经和我同事来过。A:Here's your food and drink,enjoy it,please.A:这是你的饭和酒,请慢用。B:Thank you.B:多谢。

A: May I take your order now?A:您现在点菜吗?B: Yes.What are you going to have,Mr.Li? B:是的。李先生,您想吃什么?C: I have no idea.You just choose for me.C:我拿不定主意。你给我定好了。B: What is the chef's suggestion for tonight? B:今晚大厨准备了些什么好菜?A: Lobster and grilld chicken.A:有龙虾和香煎鸡扒。B: I'd like seafood for a change .What about you,Mr.Li?B:我想吃点海味,换换口味。你呢,李先生?C: I'll have the roast beef.I've heard a lot of people talk about it but I've never tasted it.C:我想吃点烤牛肉。早就听许多人说烤牛肉好吃,可我还从来没尝过呢。〖〗A: How would you like your steak? Rare,medium or well? A:你的牛排要求怎么做?是嫩点,不嫩不老,还是烧透点?C: Well,please.C:请烧透点吧。A: Would you like an appetizer?A:你要点开胃菜吗?B: No,thanks,but we'd like tomato juice.B:不用了,谢谢,不过,我想要点番茄汁。A: Yes.A:好的。B: What kind of soup do you have today? B: 今天你们有什么汤菜?A: Chicken noodle,onion,tomato and clam chowder.A: 有鸡面、洋葱、番茄和蛤肉杂烩汤。B: Do you care for some soup? B:你想喝点汤吗?C: Yes.Clam chowder sounds good.C:好的。蛤肉杂烩汤听起来不错。B: Yes,it's very delicious.Vegetables?B:是挺不错。今天有什么蔬菜吗?A: We have cauliflower,string beans,spinach,carrots and baked potatoes.A:我们有菜花、豆角、菠菜、胡萝卜和烤土豆。C: Cauliflower and spinach,please.C:请给我菜花和菠菜。A:Can I get you anything else ? A:你还要点其他的吗?C: Yes,we must have some apple pie.There's nothing more American than that.C:是的,我们还要些苹果派,这是最具美国特色的菜。A:Yes,sir.Something to drink ? A:是的,先生。要喝点什么?C:I'll have a cup of tea,please.C:请给我一杯茶。B:Just a glass of ice water for me.B:给我一杯冰水就行了。

1. The restaurant is noted for seafood.

be noted for = be famous for:因……而著名。

2.I'm on diet.

on diet:节食。例:

You've lost much weight.You must be on diet.

你瘦多了,你肯定在节食。

3.I'd like seafood for a change.

for a change:本义是“改变一下”,此处指“换口味”。例:

Last year I went to the seaside for my summer vacation.This year I'll go to the mountains for a change.

去年夏天我去海边度假。今年我要改变一下去山上度假。

4.Do you care for some soup?

care for:喜欢;在意。 例:

I don't care for dumplings.

我不喜欢吃饺子。

冷果汁chilled fruit juice

冷开水cold(boiled)water

梨子汁pear juice

立克水rickey

玫瑰露饮料rose syrup cordial

什锦水果冰淇淋tuttifrutti

奶雪(奶昔)milk shake

柠檬冰淇淋lemon ice cream

柠檬露lemon cordial

柠檬汽水lemon kali(/squash)

柠檬水lemonade

柠檬汁lemon juice

美酒excellent(/good)wine

米酒rice wine

名酒famous liquor

酿好的酒ripe wine

浓啤酒(淡色)ale

啤酒beer

苹果酒cider;applejack

苹果汽酒champagne cider

瓶装酒bottled wine

瓶装啤酒bottled beer

葡萄酒vinous liquor;wine

葡萄酒香bouquet

起泡沫啤酒foaming(/foamy)beer

汽酒bubbly wine

奶油cream

片糖tablet sugar

人造黄油(代黄油)margarine

肉豆蔻nutmeg

肉桂Chinese cinnamon

肉酱meat paste

肉汤broth;consommé

肉汁gravy

果馅饼tart;flan

汉堡包(夹牛肉面包)hamburger

黑麦粉rye flour

黑麦面包rye bread

黑面包brown bread

红米red rice

红小豆red bean

花卷steamed twisted roll

馄饨ravioli;dumpling soup;won ton

火腿三明治ham sandwich

一、请选择正确的词语填空:

mutton chopfried chicken breast

sweet drinkchicken soup with noodles

boiled fish in egg sause stuffed spring cucumber ice water

1.We must have some(鸡汤面条).

2.Do you serve (鸡尾酒)?

3.(蛋汁白煮鱼) is the chef's suggestion for tonight?

4.We'd like (甜饮料).

5.Today's (羊肉块) is very good.

6.Just a glass of (冰水) for me.

7.(炸鸡排) sounds good.

8.Your (酿黄瓜) will be ready in five minutes.

二、请完成下列对话:

1.A:May I take your orders,sir?

B:Yes,we'll have the(1)(烤牛肉).

A:Rare,medium,or welldone?

B:I'd like medium,please.How about you,Jack?

A:Welldone,please.

B:Yes,sir.Now,there's a choice of vegetables,(2)(芦笋) or(3)(新鲜豌豆).Which would you prefer?

A:Asparagus,please.

B:The same here.

A:And will mashed potatoes be all right for both of you? We also have(4)(法式油煎的、家常油煎的和煮的).

B:Mashed potatoes.

A:What kind of dressing would you like on the(5)(沙拉),sir?

B:Just an(6)(油调味乳) for me.

A:I'd like 2.A:Good morning,I want What kind of

A:Yes,sir.An American breakfast with fried eggs,sunny side up,grapefruit juice and a black coffee.Am I correct,sir?

B:Yes,that's it.

A:Is there anything else,sir?

B:No,that's all.

A:Thank you,sir.We'll bring it to you as soon as possible.

3.A:Good evening,ladies and gentlemen.(Gives the guests the menu)Would you care for a drink first?

B:Yes,please.Two Yes,sir.Would you like to order now?

B:I'm afraid we need a few minutes.By the way,Anna and I are I see.May I suggest “Should we try both,Anna?

C:Alright.

B:Any other spicy food for us?

A:How about

B:Great! We take that.Could we have a portion of Certainly,sir.Would you like some rice or soup?

B:Sweet Corn Soup and two

A:A wise choice,sir.

C:Oh,yes.Please give us five Certainly.

4.A:I'd like to try some Well,it depends.You see,there are mainly eight famous Chinese cuisines,for instance,They are both spicy,I've heard.

B:That's right.If you like hot dishes,you can try some.

A:They might be too hot for me.

B:Then there's the What about any special Beijing dishes?

B:There's Oh,yes.I've heard a lot about it.I'd like very much to try it.Where can I find it?

B:You can find it in most restaurants.But the best place is certainly Quanjude Restaurant.

A:I see.Thank you.

5.A:(1)(一张三人用餐的桌子),please.

B:All right.How about this one by the window?

A:Thank you.It's fine.

B:May I take your order now,sir?

A:What do you recommend?We'd like some of your 6.A:Would you like some beer?

B:(1)(来杯啤酒).

C:I'd like(2)(一杯热茶).

A:(3)(菜的味道还可以吗?)

B:Very good.

A:Would you like some(4)(甜点) now?

B:We'd like to see the menu.

A:Here you are.

B:I'll have some 7.A:Well,Mr.Wang,(1)(中国饭菜) is famous throughout the world.I've been looking forward to having my first real Chinese meal while I'm in China.

B:We're here in a restaurant famous for its Chinese food.

A:Ah,here comes the first course.Tell me please what it is.

B:It is(2)(鸡汤).At a restaurant that serves Cantonese dishes,we usually start off with soup.

A:Oh,this soup is delicious.What's the second course?

B:It's(3)(糖醋排骨).It's very popular with our foreign friends.

A:I also like it.It tastes good.

B:Don't you like seafood,Mr.Smith?

A:I can manage(4)(虾) all right,but I'm afraid.

旅馆是世界各城市的重要组成部分。其功能就是为远道而来的外地客人提供住宿和餐饮娱乐。旅馆有大有小,为不同阶层、不同职业、不同收入、不同国家的客人提供服务。改革开放以来,中国的餐饮服务业和世界迅速接轨,可以说,一些大宾馆和酒店在设施、服务上已经和国外接近。旅馆通常分星级,根据设施、服务质量、入住率、旅客满意率等方面来评选,最高的为五星级,往下依次为四、三、二、一星级不等。当然也有一些小型的旅馆是没有星级的。

A:Good morning,madam.Welcome to the Royal Hotel.May I help you?A:早晨好,夫人。欢迎光临皇室酒店。我能为您效劳吗?B:Yes,please.The bags are in the trunk.B:是的。行李在车尾箱里。A:(Puts the bags on the trolley) There are altogether four pieces of luggage.Is that correct,madam?A:(把行李放在行李车内)一共四件行李,对吗,夫人?B:Yes,thank you very much.B:对了,谢谢。A:This way to the reception counter,please,madam.(To guests blocking the way) Excuse me,sir.May I come through,please?A:请由这边去接待处。(对挡着路的客人说)对不起,先生,我能过一下吗?〖〗

A:Good morning,room reservation.Can I help you?A:早晨好,订房部。我能为你效劳吗?B:I'd like to reserve a room for next Friday to Sunday.B:我想在下星期五至星期日订一间房。A:Which kind of room would you prefer?A:你要哪一种房间?B:I want a triple room with mountain view.B:我想要一间三人山景房。A:I'm sorry.We don't have triple rooms.What we do is to put an extra bed in the double room.Would that be all right?A:对不起,我们没有三人房。一般的安排是在双人房内加一张床。这样可以吗?B:I see.Then I prefer a connecting room.B:这样啊,那我要一间相连房。A:We do have connecting rooms but they are all facing the city center,not the mountain.A:我们有相连房,但全都是向市中心的,没有山景房。B:It's too bad.Let me think about it.I'll get back to you later.Thank you very much.Goodbye.B:那太糟了,让我考虑一下。我迟些通知你。谢谢,再见。A:Thanks for calling.Goodbye.A:谢谢你的来电,再见。

A:Room reservations.Can I help you?A:订房部。我能为你效劳吗?B:I'd like to reserve a single room for July 25.B:我想预订一间单人房,7月25日入住。A:Please hold on.I'll check our rooms' availability.(After a while) I'm afraid we are fully booked on that day as it is the peak season.Would it be possible to change your reservation date? Or would you like us to put you on our waiting list?A:请别挂断。让我查看当天有没有空房。(过了一会)因为是旺季,那天已经订满了。你能更改预订日期吗?还是希望我们把你列入等候名单内?B:No,thanks.It is not possible to change the date.Could you recommend another hotel near to me?B:都不用了,谢谢。我不能更改预订日期。你能推荐附近的另一间酒店给我吗?A:Yes,of course.If you require a hotel with the same standard as ours,I suggest the Royal Hotel.A:当然可以。假若你要求一间跟我们同样水准的酒店,那么我建议你选皇室酒店。B:Do you know the rate per night there?B:你知道他们的收费吗?A:I'm sorry.We don't have the exact rate but it's around a hundred U.S dollars per night.A:对不起,我们没有确切的价目,但大约是一百美元一晚。B:That sounds good.Do you have their telephone number?B:听起来挺不错,你有他们的电话号码吗?A:Yes,it is 28934216.A:有,是28934216。B:Thank you very much.I really appreciate your help.Goodbye.B:谢谢。非常感谢你的帮忙。再见。A:Thank you and goodbye.A:谢谢,再见。

A:Turn down service.May I come in,please?A:整理服务。请问我可以进来吗?B:Come in.B:进来吧。A:Good evening,madam,sir.My name is John.May I turn down your bed for you now?A:晚上好,太太,先生。我叫约翰。请问我现在可以替你们铺床吗?C:Not now,please.We are going to hold a party here.Could you come back later?C:现在不行。我们正准备在房中举行派对,你晚一点再来好吗?A:Certainly,madam.Would you like me to draw the curtains for you?A:好的,太太。你要我拉上窗帘吗?C:Yes,please.It's much better.C:好的,谢谢。这样好多了。A:Is there anything I can do for you?A:还有什么可以效劳的吗?C:Yes.I don't know how to use this dryer.I have just borrowed it from the hotel.C:对了,我刚从酒店借了一个吹风机,但不知道怎么用。A:Let me show you,madam.A:让我给你示范,太太。B:John,do you have a transformer for my razor? It doesn't work without one.B:约翰,你们有用于剃刀的变压器吗?我的剃刀没有变压器用不了。A:I'll get one for you immediately,sir.A:我立刻替你拿来,先生。B:Thank you very much John.You're so kind.B:谢谢你,约翰,你真好。A:Thank you,sir.I'm always at your service and do have a pleasant evening.A:谢谢,先生。我随时乐意效劳,希望你们有一个愉快的晚上。

A:Who's there?A:谁?B:I'm the bellman who brings you the luggage,sir.B:先生,我是酒店的服务员,替你拿行李的。A:(Opens the door) Thank you.A:(开门)谢谢。B:Thank you,sir.Here is your luggage.Two suitcases and a handbag,is that correct?B:谢谢,先生。这是你的行李,两个皮箱和一个手提包,对吗?A:Oh no! I have one more handbag.A:噢,不对!我还有一个手提包。B:Could you please give me a brief deion of the bag? I'll check that for you immediately.B:你能形容一下手提包的样子吗?我立刻去查看。A:It's a blue leather bag with a name tag attached to it.A:那是一个蓝色皮包,上面还系着一个标签呢。B:(After a few minutes,the bellman brings the missing handbag to the guest.)Sorry for keep you waiting.Is this your handbag,Mr.Smith?B:(数分钟后,服务员把丢失的手提包交给了客人。)对不起,让你久等了。这是你的手提包吗,史密斯先生?A:Yes,that's right.A:对,就是这个。B:We're terribly sorry for the mistake.B:我们非常抱歉。A:That's all right.By the way,do you have an indoor swimming pool here?A: 没关系。顺便问一下,你们这里有没有室内游泳池?B:Yes,sir.It is on the eleventh floor.We also have a gym on the floor.B:有的,先生。在十一楼。健身房也在同一层。A:How about your dining service? I want to have a delicious dinner with my friends.A:那么饮食服务呢?我想跟朋友享用一顿丰盛的晚餐。B:We have two very good Chinese restaurants,one with Karaoke service.There is a grillroom on the fourth floor,a cafe and a bar which are open until two o'clock in the morning.In fact,the cafe is launching an Asian Food Festival this week.I think it's a good choice.B:我们有两间质量相当高的中餐厅,其中一间设有卡拉OK。另外,还有在四楼的烧烤店、咖啡馆及酒吧,均营业至凌晨两点。我们的咖啡馆这周正在举行亚洲美食节,我想这是一个上佳的选择。A:What kind of food does it serve?A:提供什么种类的食品?B:Malaysian,Vietnamese,Thai and Chinese food.Most of them are spicy.B:有马来西亚、越南、泰国及中国美食。大部分都是味道很辣的。A:That sounds attractive.I'll discuss it with my friends.Thank you for your information.A:听起来相当吸引人。我要跟朋友商量一下。谢谢你告诉我这些信息。〖〗B:You're welcome ,sir.If you want to make a reservation,the number is on the welcome pamphlet.B:别客气,先生。假若你想订位,可在迎宾手册里找到电话号码。A:(Giving the bellman a tip) You're very helpful.A:(给服务员小费)你提供了不少帮助。B:Thank you,sir.Please call me if you need any help.Goodbye.B:谢谢你,先生。若有任何需要,请随时找我。再见。

1.Room reservation.Can I help you?

room reservation:订房部

2.I'd like to reserve a single room for July 25.

a single room:单人房

a double room:双人房

a triple room:三人房

a connecting room:相连房

3.Do you have an indoor swimming pool here?

an indoor swimming pool:室内游泳池

4.The cafe is launching an Asian Food Festival this week.

Asian Food Festival:亚洲美食节

5.The number is on the welcome pamphlet.

the welcome pamphlet:迎宾手册

6.Turn down service.May I come in,please?

turn down service:整理服务

家庭旅馆family hotel

假日旅馆holiday inn

简易旅馆bed house

客栈hostel;inn;publichouse

疗养旅馆hospital hotel

疗养院sanatorium;rest house

路边小旅店roadside(/wayside)inn

旅店hotel

旅客招待所hospice

勤杂服务员page;page(/office)boy

人事部经理personnel manager

洗烫衣服人员valet

洗衣工laundry worker

小客栈老板inn keeper

小旅店马夫hostler;ostler

行李员bellboy;bell hop;bellman

行李员领班bell captain

休息室服务员lobbyman

询问员information clerk

业务经理sales manager

地下室basement;cellar

电话室phone booth

电子游艺室electronic game room

高级夜总会supper club

贵宾室very important person(/VIP)lounge(/room)

锅炉房boilerroom

花店flower shop

皇宫餐厅palace restaurant

会客室reception room

会议室conference(/meeting)room

鸡尾酒餐厅cocktail lounge

纪念品柜souvenir stand

空闲房间vacant room

理想房间ideal(/reasonable)room

三间套threeroomed(/threeroom)suite

设备完善的房间wellappointed room

双人房间double(/twinbedded)room;twin room

四间套fourroomed(/fourroom)suite

统铺wide bed for a number of people

一套房间suite(/set)of rooms

正面房间front room

请完成下列对话:

1.A:Good evening,sir.Can I help you?

B:I want a Certainly,sir.At what time do you want us to wake you up?

B:At six o'clock sharp.

A:Yes,sir.Six o'clock tomorrow morning,Yes.By the way,I have a very important meeting tomorrow.Could you Certainly,sir.I'll take a note of that.Good night,sir.Have a good sleep.

2.A:What can I do for you?

B:Could you send someone up for my laundry,please?

A:Certainly,sir.Our (Three knocks on the door) Yes,come in.

C:Good afternoon,sir.I come to Here it is.Two shirts,a jacket,a man's suit,and a silk dress.I want the silk dress and suit Certainly,sir.Could you please fill in the laundry request form,indicate the number of items,your room number,signature and any Oh! Yes.There is a seam on the jacket.I want it stitched and there is a stain on this shirt.Do you think it could be removed?

C:(Examines the stain) Is it soy sauce,sir?

B:Yes,it is.

C:We'll do our best but I'm afraid we cannot guarantee,sir.

B:That's alright.

C:Thank you,sir.We will No,I need them tomorrow morning.

C:Then may I suggest you to use the B:I see.Then I want the suit and silk dress to be delivered in the morning and the others remain regular.

C:Yes,sir.Is there anything else I can do for you?

B:No,that's all.Thanks.

C:My pleasure,sir.

3.A:Good morning,housekeeping.Can I help you?

B:I'm Smith in room 1231.It's already eleven o'clock but my room still hasn't been I'm so sorry,sir.There have been many But it's unfair to the occupants!

A:I'm terribly sorry,sir.We'll Yes,please.

A:We promise to 4.A:Good morning,sir.May I help you?

B:Yes,I'm Certainly,sir.May I have your name and John Smith,room 1371.

A:One moment,sir.I'll No,but I had breakfast at I'm sorry,sir.We have to wait for Can I have a look at the Yes,sure.(Hands out the bill)

B:It seems correct.Can I Sorry,sir.We don't accept Too bad.Then do you take this Yes,sir.Thank you very much.We hope you had an enjoyable stay here.

5.A:Which kind of room would you prefer?

B:A 1,000 per night.

B:I'd like a 6.A:Good afternoon,sir.May I help you?

B:I'm 7.A:I'm calling from Paris.I'd like to When for,sir?

B: March 26th.

A: How long do you plan to stay?

B: Three nights.

A:What kind of room would you like,sir? We have Would you like breakfast?

B: No,thanks.

A: Can you give me your name,please,sir?

B: Mr.John Blake.BLAKE.

A:Mr.John Blake,a single room with bath without breakfast from March 26th to March 29th.

B: That's right.

A:What time will you be arriving,Mr.Blake?

B: Around 6:00 in the evening.

A:All right.You'll be expected to be here then.

B: That's fine.Thank you.Goodbye.

A: Goodbye.

每天只要我们走出家门,就会面临交通问题。交通的好坏制约着我们工作的效率,影响我们生活的情绪。随着社会的发展与科技的进步,我们的交通设施不再局限于汽车与火车,飞机的便捷使得我们可以在短短几个小时内到达千里之外。说不定某一天,火箭也将成为我们的交通工具!

A:Good morning.What can I do for you?A:上午好。我能为您做点什么?B:Good morning.Could you tell me the times of trains to Shanghai?B:上午好。能否告诉我去上海的火车的发车时间?A:Of course.There are trains at 6:52,7:35,15:20 and 19:03.A:当然。6:52,7:35,15:20 还有19:03有火车开往上海。B:What time does the 6:52 get to Shanghai?B:6:52的火车什么时候到上海?A:At 8:30.A:8:30到。B:What about coming back? I want to come back before 19:00.B:回来的火车时间呢?我想19点前回来。A:No problem.There is one at 17:30.A:没问题。17:30有一趟。B:How much is it?B:票价多少?A:Single or return?A:单程还是双程?B:Return,please.B:双程。A:¥180.A:180元。

A:We are going at a snail's pace.Don't tell me it's this way everyday.A:车行速度简直像蜗牛爬行。别告诉我每天都是这样。B:For mornings and evenings,this is normal.B:这样的交通状况在早上和傍晚是很正常的。A:I should have waited until after rush hour.A:我应该等高峰时间过了以后才上路。B:Look! Vehicles ahead are moving faster and faster.B: 看!前面的车辆正开得越来越快了。A:Oh.Thank God!A:噢,感谢上帝!

A:Good afternoon! I'd like to reserve a ticket from Beijing to London on 7th May for one person.A:下午好。我想预订一张由北京到伦敦5月7号的飞机票。B:Let me check.Do you want a direct flight?B:让我查查看。你想要直航吗?A:Actually,I'm looking for a cheaper one.A:其实,我想要较便宜的机票。B:I'm afraid that all flights of 7th May are booked.B:恐怕5月7号的机位已经满了。A:How about 8th May?A:那么5月8号的呢?B:There is a flight available on 8th May.B:5月8号有一架班机还有机位。A:How much is it?A:价钱是多少?B:¥2900.B:2 900元。A:I'll take that one.My name is Jin Li.A:我要那班飞机的机票。我叫金立。B:Here is your receipt.B:这是您的收据。A:Thank you very much.A:多谢。B:It's my pleasure.B:不客气。

A:You look in a bad mood.What's wrong?A:你看起来心情不好,怎么了?B:This traffic is awful.B:这交通真是糟糕。A:It's not as bad as it was yesterday.There was a traffic accident in the center of the intersection then.A:没有昨天那么差。昨天在十字路口中央就发生了车祸。B:People keep cutting in and out.No one wants to stop.B:大家不停地超车、抢道。谁也不想停下来。A:Just let them in so they don't hit you.A:就让他们插进来好了,免得撞上你。B:This is ridiculous.Tomorrow I will take subway instead.B:这太荒唐了。明天我要改乘地铁。A:That is a good idea.A:这是个好主意。

A:Is this the bus that goes by the National Stadium?A:这班公共汽车经过国家体育馆吗?B:No,it isn't.But you can transfer from this bus to bus number 8 when we get to the 1st Street.B:不,不经过。但是你可以搭这班车到第一街转乘8路公共汽车。A:Good.How much is the fare?A:好。车费多少?B:It's  ¥2 for adults and  ¥1  for children under twelve.B:大人2元,12岁以下的小孩1元。A:Will it cost for the transfer?A:转车要钱吗?B:Yes.When you get on the transfer bus,just show the bus driver this ticket stub.You will only have to pay another ¥1 and  ¥0.5  for your child.B:要。当你上了转乘的公共汽车时,就把这张票根给司机看。你只需另外再付1元,而你的孩子只要再付0.5元。A:That sounds pretty good.A:听起来挺好的嘛。B:You can take a seat now.When you're ready to get off,remember to press the button near your seat.B:现在你找个座位坐下吧。当你要下车时,记得按你座位旁的按钮。

A:Let's go to the Summer Palace by bus.I know how to ride bus now.A:我们坐公共汽车去颐和园吧。我现在知道怎样乘坐公共汽车了。B:Better take the subway.It's much quicker and less complicated.B:最好坐地铁去。那要快得多而且也不复杂。A:But I don't know how to ride subway.A:但是我不知道怎样乘坐地铁啊。B:Don't worry.This is a rather comprehensive subway system.You can get almost anywhere very quickly on a subway,especially at this time of day.B:别着急。这是一个相当完善的地铁系统。坐地铁可以以很快的速度到达几乎任何地方。尤其是现在这个时候。A:Why especially at this time of day?A:为什么尤其是现在这个时候?B:Because at this time of day there is a heavy traffic on the ground.It's the rush hour now.B:因为现在这个时候地面上的交通很拥挤。现在是高峰时间。A:Does it operate day and night?A:地铁白天晚上都运行吗?B:Yes,and seven days a week.B:是的,每周七天都运行。A:Where do we pay the fare?A:我们应该在哪儿付费?B:At the ticket window.B:在售票处。A:Let me pay for it.Where can I get a subway map?A:让我来付钱。我在哪儿可以得到地铁路线图?B:Also at the ticket window.It's free of charge.Actually maps showing subway routes are posted at most stations.B:也在售票处。地铁路线图是免费的。实际上在很多站上都贴有地铁路线图。A:What happen if I want to change trains? Do I have to pay an additional fare to it?A:如果我要转车又怎么办?我还得为此付额外的费用吗?B:No,you don't have to.Here comes the train.Be careful! Subway doors open and close automatically.B:不,不需要了。地铁来了。小心点儿!地铁的门是自动开关的。

1.I want to come back before 19:00.

come back: 回来; 复原; 在记忆中重现。 例:

She came back two hours later.

她两小时后回来了。

It's suddenly come back to him where he saw her last time.

他突然记起上次看到她的地方。

2.We are going at a snail's pace.

at a snail's pace:非常缓慢地。 例:

Government organizations dealt with housing problems at a snail's pace.

政府机构对住房问题处理得十分缓慢。

3.I should have waited until after rush hour.

rush hour:(公共车辆的)高峰时间。 例:

I hate driving in the rush hour.

我讨厌在交通高峰时间开车。

4.You look in a bad mood.

in a bad mood:心情不好。 in a good mood: 心情好。例:

Watch your step today; the boss is in a bad mood.

今天你小心点,老板情绪不好。

5.You can get almost anywhere very quickly on a subway,especially at this time of day.

at this time of day: 现在这个时候,每天这段时间。例:

There's usually a lot of traffic at this time of day.

每天在这段时间往来车辆都很多.

6.Does it operate day and night?

day and night: 日日夜夜,白天晚上。 例:

He worked hard day and night.他日夜努力工作。

救护车ambulance

自行车bike

自行车bicycle

摩托车motorcycle

二轮马车cart

四轮马车carriage

小汽车car

重型卡车lorry

卡车truck

大客车bus

大客车coach

厢式货车van

计程汽车,出租汽车taxi

地铁subway

铁路railway

火车train

快客列车express

小船boat

船ship

游船yacht

大船vessel

飞机plane

直升飞机helicopter

交通堵塞traffic jam

拥挤的crowded

高速公路freeway

停车场parking lot

交通规则traffic regulation

路标guide post

停车标志mark car stop

红绿灯traffic light

岗亭police box

交通警traffic police

打手势pantomime

单行线single line

双程线dual carriageway

斑马线zebra stripes

交通干线artery traffic

车行道carriageway

辅助车道lane auxiliary

双车道twoway traffic

自行车通行cyclists only

单行道one way only

窄路narrow road

潮湿路滑slippery when wet

陡坡steep hill

不平整路rough road

弯路curve road

之字路double bend road

下坡危险dangerous down grade

道路交叉点road junction

十字路cross road

左转turn left

右转turn right

靠左keep left

靠右keep right

慢驶slow

超速excessive speed

速度限制speed limit

恢复速度resume speed

禁止通行no through traffic

此路不通blocked

不准驶入no entry

不准超越keep in line

不准掉头no turns

让车道passing bay

安全岛safety island

停车处parking place

不准停车restricted stop

不准滞留restricted waiting

临街停车parking onstreet

街外停车parking offstreet

街外卸车loading offstreet

当心行人caution pedestrian crossing

当心牲畜caution animals

前面狭桥narrow bridge ahead

拱桥hump bridge

火车栅level crossing

修路road works

交通管理traffic control

水泄不通overwhelm

推挤shovedl

让路give way

粗心行人careless pedestrian

犯交通罪committing traffic offences

执照被记违章endorsed on driving license

危险驾驶dangerous driving

粗心驾车careless driving

无教员而驾驶driving without an instructor

无证驾驶driving without license

未经车主同意without the owner's consent

无第三方保险without thirdparty insurance

轻微碰撞slight impact

迎面相撞headon collision

连环撞a chain collision

撞车crash

辗过run over

肇事逃跑司机hitrun driver

冲上人行道drive onto the pavement

一、请完成下列句子:

1.Does this bus go to the (火车站)?

2.I'm afraid I'll get lost on the (地铁)。

3.How can I get off the(站台)?

4.Which(车厢)are we in?

5.When will it get to the (终点站)?

6.I want to buy a (单程)trip ticket.

7.Here comes the train (乘务员)。

8.There was a (交通事故)in the center of the intersection then.

二、请完成下列对话:

1.A:May I help you,sir?

B:Yes,I'd like some information about the trains to New York.

A:When do you want to go?

B:On May 1st.I have to be there(1) (在……之前) ten o'clock.

A:There is a train at 6 a.m.It will get you there at 9 a.m.But there are many stops along the way.

B:And I have to get up early,too.Are there any (2)(直达车) to New York?

A:Yes,there is one at 7:30a.m.That (3)(到达) at 9:20.

B:I think the 7:30 will be better.What's the fare?

A:Do you want to buy a single or(4)(往返的) trip ticket?

B:A single one.

A:Here you are.

B:Thank you.

A:You are welcome.

2.A:Here we are on the train.It is so clean and there are not many people.

B:Yeah,we are not traveling at(1) (高峰时间).It could be very crowded in the morning and after 4 in the afternoon.

A:I hear many people have(2) (小汽车).Why don't they use their cars?

B:Yes,almost every family has a car or two.They generally use the car as a transport means to go to work.When they go to the city,they would like to park the car outside the city and use the subway for transportation.

A:Why is that? Isn't a car more convenient than the subway?

B:Well,it is difficult to find a (3) (停车场) in the city.Besides,parking is quite expensive in the downtown,

A:I see.

3.A:Is it always like this?

B:Yes,it is.Believe it or not.

A:What a terrible (1)(交通堵塞)!

B:They are doing(2)(道路) work up ahead.

4.A:Is there anything we can do?

B:This is the (1)(最快的) way.

A:Oh,my god!

B:Don't worry about it.The car with a flat tire is being handled by(2)(交警).

A:Does it take long time?

B:No.Things will clear up in a minute.

5.A:Excuse me,sir.You are going the wrong way.

B:No,I'm not.This is a shorter(1)(路线).

A:Are you sure?

B:Yes.I'm a local.I am familiar with routes here.

A:That's the case. (2) (我明白了).

6.A:Does this(1) (公交车) go to the Great Wall?

B:It goes to the Tian'anmen Square.Then you have to (2) (换乘) to Bus Route 919.

A:Does this bus go to Museum?

B:No,wait for the next one.

7.A:Excuse me,is this taxi taken?

B:No.May I help you?

A:Would you please go to the Fourth Street?

B:Sure.Please (1) (上车)。

A:When could we get there?

B:It depends.If we don't get caught in a traffic jam,usually it takes about 20 minutes.

购物是日常生活中必不可少的一部分,虽然购物既花费金钱,又花费时间,但购物往往也是一种乐趣,琳琅满目的商品给顾客以视觉上的享受。商家也会采用各种营销手段来吸引消费者。如今,购物追求的不仅是物美价廉,同时也是时尚与品味。

A: Can I help you?A: 想买点儿什么吗?B:Yes,I am looking for a sweater.B:是的,我想买一件毛衣。A: The sweaters are on this counter.What color do you prefer?A: 毛衣在这个柜台。你喜欢什么颜色?B:Pink.B:粉色。A: Please try this one.A: 请试试这件。B:It seems to fit.How much is it?B:看来很合适。多少钱?A: ¥90.A: 90元。B:All right.I'll take it.B:好吧。我买了。

A:Is there anything I could help you with,sir?A:先生,有什么能为您效劳的吗?B:Yes,could you show me to your suit section?B:你能领我去西装部吗?A:This way,please.A:先生,请跟我来。B:Oh,these are exactly what I'm looking for.B:噢,这些正是我要找的。A:These are French suits,sir.They are quite fashionable these days.A:先生,这些是法国西装,最近相当流行。B:I'd like to try them on for size.B:我想试穿看看我的尺寸。A:How does this fit,sir?A:这件适合吗?B:It seems to be my size.B:这件好像合我的尺寸。A:It looks good on you.A:您穿起来很合适。B:Do you really think this so?B:你真的这样想吗?A:I'd get it myself if I could.A:如果可能的话,我自己也要把它买下来。B:All right,I'll get it.B:好吧,我买下了。

A:Please show me a pair of black shoes.A:请拿那双黑色的皮鞋给我看看。B:This one?B:这双吗?A:No,the one next to it.A:不,旁边那双。B:Very well,sir.Please try these on.B:好的,先生,请试穿看看。A:They are much too large.A:太大了些。B:Here is a smaller size.B:这是小一号的。A:These are too tight.They pinch.A:这双太紧,夹脚了。B:Maybe these are the right size.B:可能这双刚好。A:Yes,but they're too narrow.I want wider shoes.A:是的,但是它们太瘦了。我要双肥一点的。B:How's this pair?B:这双怎么样?A:This pair is very comfortable.What's the price?A:这双很舒服。多少钱?B:200 yuan.The price was originally 400 yuan.B:两百元,原价是四百元。A:All right.I'll take this pair.A:好,就要这双了。B:Thank you,sir.Do you want to wear them righ away?B:谢谢你,先生。要马上穿上吗?A:No,please wrap them up.A:不,请包好。B:Right away,sir.B:我立刻包好,先生。

A:Good afternoon,madam.Can I help you?A:下午好,夫人。需要帮忙吗?B:Yes.Where can I find a cart?B:是的,哪儿有手推车?A:Right over there.A:就在那儿。B:Sir,can you tell me where your cereal section is? I want to get some rice.B:先生,您能告诉我你们的粮食专柜在哪里吗?我想买点大米。A:Five rows up on the right.You can't miss it.A:往前走过五排货架,右边就是。你一定会找到的。B:I'm told you sell the rice.Why can't I find it?B:有人告诉我你们这里出售大米。为什么我没看见呢?A:Sorry,i'm afraid we are out of stock today.We are expecting some new stock tomorrow.A:对不起,恐怕今天没货了。估计明天有新货。B:Thanks a lot.By the way,where shall I pay for the food stuff?B:多谢,顺便问一下,我在哪付账?A:The cash desk beside the gate.A:在大门旁边的结账柜台。

A: Good morning,madam.What can I do for you?A: 早上好,女士。您要买些什么?B:I'd like to buy some cosmetics.B:我想买一些化妆品。A: What brand do you prefer?A: 你喜欢什么牌子的?B:I have no idea.Would you give me some suggestions?B:我不知道。能给我些建议吗?A: You may try Toyoi.A: 你可以试试东洋之花的。B:But I want the one for dry skin.B:但是,我想要适合干性皮肤的。A: Toyoi may be better to you,I think.A: 那么东洋之花对您更适用。B:Well,I will buy some from Toyoi.B:那我就买东洋之花的。

A:I want some medicine for cough.A:我要买治咳嗽的药。B:Yes,sir.B:好的,先生。A:Which is the best?A:哪一种最好?B:This one,sir.B:这种,先生。A:How much is it?A:多少钱。B:18 yuan.B:18元。B:How should I take it?B:我该如何服用?A:You should take it after meals and three pills each time.A:饭后服用,每次三粒。B:Is the pill very bitter?B:药粒很苦吗?A:No,they are sugarcoated pills.A:不苦,这是带糖衣的药丸。

A:Good afternoon.Office Art,can I help you?A:下午好。这里是艺术办公室,需要为您服务吗?B:Good afternoon.This is David.We want to order a large number of paintings.B:下午好。我是大卫。我们要订购一大批画。A:OK.We have several hundreds in stock.A:好的。我们有几百幅存货。B:Is there a discount for buying in large quantities?B:大批订购有没有优惠?A:We are running a special offer now.If the purchase of more than 30 copies at one time,you'll get up to 20 percent discount.A:我们现在有特价优惠。如果一次购买超过30幅,您将得到20%的优惠。B:That sounds interesting.OK,I need to order 45 paintings,then.B:听起来不错。好的,我要订45幅画。A:OK.What's your fax number,please?A:好的。请问,您的传真号是多少?B:It's 8010-7669.B: 8010-7669。

1.I am looking for a sweater.

look for: 寻找。后面可直接加名词。例:

You can look for the book in the library catalogue.

你可以在图书馆的图书目录上查找这本书。

2.It seems to be my size.

it seems : 看来,似乎,据说 。后面可加to be,也可以加that 从句。例:

It seems to be more like a sort of rental deal.

这倒更像某种租用关系。

It seems that the world is getting smaller and smaller.

似乎世界越变越小。

3.No,please wrap them up.

wrap up: 包起来。 例:

Please wrap the present up.

请把礼物包起来。

4.I'm afraid we are out of stock today.

out of stock: 无现货的,无库存的,已脱销 。 例:

I am sorry,but that product is out of stock at the moment.

很抱歉,该商品目前已没有存货了。

5.Would you give some suggestions?

give some suggestions:建议。 例:

Ask your partner to give some suggestions.

向你的同伴征求一些建议。

商业中心区 hopping centre

百货商店department store

儿童用品商店children's goods store

古玩店antique shop

旧货店secondhand store

柜台counter

货架shelf

收银处cash desk,cashier's desk

标价签price tag

打折扣discount

零钱change

留发票to keep the bill

包装to wrap up

不收费free of charge

退钱refund

送to deliver

售空be all sold out,out of stock

售货员shop assistant,salesman

女售货员saleswoman

玻璃器皿部glassware counter

搪瓷器皿enamel ware

男子服饰用品haberdashery

糖果糕点confectionery

文具stationery

纺织品fabrics

服装dry goods

内衣裤underwear

体育用品sports goods,athletic equipment

零星小物sundries

毛巾towel

手帕handkerchief

香皂toilet soap

洗发香波shampoo

肥皂soap

肥皂粉soap powder

皂片soap flakes

药皂medicated soap

洗衣粉detergent

去污粉cleanser

牙膏tooth paste

牙刷tooth brush

梳妆镜toilet mirror

发刷hair brush

发蜡hair vaseline

化妆品cosmetics

口红,唇膏lipstic

粉盒compact

粉扑powder puff

香水perfume,scent

挂衣架coat hanger

晒衣夹clothespeg,clothes pin

热水瓶thermos bottle

旅行水壶travelers' water bottle,water flask,canteen

线thread

针needle

钮扣button

拉链zipper

钥匙圈key ring

手电torch,flashlight

灯泡bulb

电池battery

钟clock

闹钟alarm clock

电钟electric clock

阳伞parasol,sun umbrella

背包knapsack

女手提包handbag

公事包briefcase,portfolio

旅行包traveling bag

手提箱suitcase

大衣箱trunk

烟具smoking set

打火机lighter

首饰,珠宝jewelry,jewels

装饰品ornaments

金饰gold jewelries

银饰silver jewelries

珍珠pearl

保修单guarantee

假的fake

摇篮cradle

儿童车perambulator

踏板车scooter

电剃刀electric razor

吹风机hair drier

卷发夹haircurler

指甲剪nail scissors

指甲油nail polish

一、请完成下列句子:

1.What about this (牌子) of shirt?

2.Here is a(保修单).

3.They are sold at a fair (价格).

4.Can you show me how to (使用)it ?

5.May I(试穿) this dress?

6.I need a(收据).

7.Does this (颜色) suit me?

8.I would like to(退钱).

9.It is the very thing I want to (买).

10.I think the cap is too(贵).

二、请完成下列对话:

1.A: That's a really nice (1)(外套) you have on.

B:Thank you.I wasn't sure if it looked okay or not. I can't believe all the words the (2)(售货员)said.

A: Oh,you look stunning.Your dress really does well with your shoes.

B:I'm glad that you think so.

2.A: Where did you buy your dress?

B:I got it on sale down at the(1) (百货大楼).

A: When did you go there?

B:I was just there a couple of days ago.You know,you should go down there,too.They have a lot of (2)(时髦的) clothes on sale.

A: I might just do that.What style of clothes do they have?

B:Anything you want.They have both casual and(3) (正式的) style.

A: I was hoping to get a pair of new shoes.

B:That's a good idea.

3.A: Can I help you?

B:No,thank you.I'm just looking.

A: Ok,just tell me if you need a hand with anything.

B:Can I try this (1)(夹克)on ?

A: Sure,the (2)(试衣间) is there.You can take three things at a time.

B:(Coming out) I think I need a larger size for this jacket.Do you have it in medium?

A: Let me check.I'll be right back.(Returns) Here you are.

B:This one is perfect.I'll take it.

A: Thank you.

4.A: Excuse to interrupt you.

B:How can I help you?

A: Yesterday I came here and bought this (1) (电池).

B:What's wrong with it?

A: Actually nothing is wrong.But when I got home,I found it didn't fit in with my radio.I wonder if I could have my (2)(钱)back.

B:Do you have any proof that you bought it here?

A: Yes.Here is my receipt.

B:Well,I can't decide myself.Please wait a minute.I'll have to ask our (3) (柜台) manager.

A: Thank you.

B:(A moment later) All right,our manager has agreed to give your money back.

A: That's very kind of you.

5.A: Gift Land.This is Tom.

B:Hi,Tom.I want to place an order.

A: What's the item number?

B:BK78955.

A: What (1)(尺寸) do you need?

B: (2) (中号).

A: And how many do you want?

B:Three.

6.A: I want to buy a cap.Can you show me some?

B:Yes,this is the most popular sort.

A: Wonderful.It looks good.

B:Yes.Many college students like them,and it is (1)(便宜),only 10 yuan.

A: Let me try it on.It's a little bit tight.Could you change for a bigger one?

B:How about this one?

A: This one is perfect.

B:You look extremely smart.

A: Thank you.(2) (我买了).Here is ten yuan.

B:Thank you.Here you are.(3)(欢迎) to come again.

7.A: I see that the leather is not of good (1) (质量).

B:This is the best leather.

A: How about the soles?

B:They are thin but strong.

A: I will try them on.

B:You will wear them easily.

A: The tips are too narrow.

B:Will you try these if you are pleased?

A: They are too (2)(紧) at the instep.Can you get me (3) (一双) larger ones?

B:Please try the other pair then.

A: The size is all right but the leather is not good enough.

B:I would(4)(建议) you to have your measure taken and get them made to order.

A: Well,please make the tips broader.

B:You could have them by next Friday.

俗话说:“人因宅而立,宅因人得存。”可见住宅对人的重要性。一个温馨舒适的家不仅是人们与家人共享天伦的地方,也是工作之余、受挫之时心灵停泊的港湾。

A:I'm a student in Peking University.I read your ad.I want to know something more about your room.A:我是北京大学的一名学生。我看了你的出租广告,我想再了解一下你房子的情况。B:It's a big bedroom with a drawing room,facing to a beautiful garden.B:房子有一个很大的卧室,兼有客厅,面朝一片美丽的花园。A:Is there a bathroom?A:有洗澡间吗?B:No,but there's one downstairs,which my son used some years ago.B:没有,但在楼下有一个,是我儿子几年前用的。A:It sounds good.Could I go and see it myself?A:听起来很好。我可以亲自去看看吗?B:Certainly,anytime welcome.B:当然可以,随时欢迎。A:See you later!

(after a while)A:等会儿见。

(过了一会儿)A:Good afternoon,Mrs.Wang.I called you right now.A:下午好,王夫人。我刚刚给你打过电话。B:Welcome! Come in,please.B:欢迎你来!请进。A:Yes.A:好的。B:This way please.Your room is upstairs…Here it is.B:请这边走。你的房间在楼上……到了。A:Wonderful! A modest,comfortable room.Ah,a beautiful window,through which I can see beautiful scene,and I can hear the birds singing.How nice!A:太棒了!真是间温馨舒适的房间。啊,多么漂亮的窗户,我可以看到美丽的景色,听到小鸟的歌唱。多好啊!B:Yes.If you want to wash something,there's a separate lavatory room outside.B:是的,如果你要洗什么东西,在外面有一个单独的盥洗室。A:Excellent! I like it.When can I move in?A:太好了!我挺喜欢。我什么时候可以搬进来?B:Anytime you like.B:什么时候都可以。A:OK.A:好的。

A: Good morning,madam.A:早上好,女士。B: Good morning.Could you decorate my house?B:早上好。您能装修我的房子吗?A:How do you want to decorate your house?A:您想怎么装修您的房子?B:As you've just seen,my house is old and paint on some places has fallen down.B:正如你刚刚看到的,我的房子已经旧了而且有的地方漆已经脱落。A:You mean the walls need repainting.What colour do you want?A:您的意思是墙要重新粉刷。您想刷成什么颜色的呢?B:White.B:白色。A:White wall looks clean and bright.What about the floor?A:白色的墙看起来干净又明亮。那么地板怎么弄呢?B:Make it over.I like it blue and white.B:也重新做一下。我喜欢蓝白相间的地面。A:All right.Then the bathroom and the kitchen?A:好吧。卫生间和厨房呢?B:I plan to buy a new bathtub for the bathroom and fix a new pendent lamp in the kitchen.B:我准备为卫生间买一个新浴盆,我还想在厨房装一个吊灯。A:No problem.Anything else?A:没问题。还有别的吗?B:No.How much do these cost?B:没了。多少钱?A:About 30,00 yuan.A:大约3 000元。B:OK.When will you start?B:好吧。你们什么时候动工?A:Today if you like.A:如果您愿意,今天就动工。

A:Hello,is that Mr.White?A:你好,是怀特先生吗?B:Yes,this is David White speaking.B:是的,我是大卫·怀特。A:Er…I'm inquiring about the flat,which was advertised in the local paper.A:嗯……我要打听一下当地报纸上登的房子的事。B:Oh,yes?B:想知道什么?A:I wonder if you can tell me,how much is the rent a month,please?A:请问一个月的租金是多少?B:It's $150.B:150美元。A:I see.Is it in a convenient location for shopping?A:知道了。购物方便吗?B:Yes,within five minutes.B:是的,步行只要5分钟。A:Good.How many rooms are there,please?A:好的,有几间屋子?B:Well,there's one very large bedsitting room,a kitchen and bathroom and a small hall.B:有一间很大的客卧两用室、一个厨房、一个卫生间和一个小厅。A:I see.Which floor is it on?A:好的,在几楼?B:On the third floor.B:三楼。A:Oh,good.Is the house in good condition?A:好的,房子的状况还好吗?B:Yes,it is.It was just painted and has all the modern conveniences,including air conditioner.B:是的,刚刚漆过,配有所有的现代化设施,包括空调。A:Good.Would it be possible for me to visit it tomorrow,about 4 o'clock?A:好,我明天大约4点可以参观一下吗?B:Oh good.That's fine.Could you just give me your name,please?B:行,很好,你能留一下姓名吗?A:Yes,my name is Alice.A:我叫爱丽丝。B:Thanks.I'll see you tomorrow at 4 o'clock.B:谢谢,我明天4点等你。A:Yes,Bye.A:好的,再见。B:Goodbye.B:再见。

A:Lily,Where do you do your homework?A:莉莉,你在哪里做你的家庭作业?B:At home.B:在家里。A:Do you have a little study?A:你有小书房吗?B:No,Just a desk.B:没有,只有一张书桌。A:Where do you put your desk?A:你的书桌放在哪里?B:In the corner of my bedroom.B:在我卧室的角落里。A:Do you have a bookshelf?A:你有书架吗?B:No.I keep my books in a box.B:没有。我把书放在箱子里。A:It's better to have a bookshelf.A:最好有一个书架。B:I know you have a very nice little study.B:我知道你有一个非常好的小书房。A:Yes,my mother partitioned it for me.A:是的,我的妈妈给我隔开的。B:You have a very good mother indeed!B:你的确有一个好妈妈!A:Yes,I think so.Would you care to look at my little study?A:是的,我也是这样想的。去看看我的小书房,好吗?B:Certainly.B:当然好。A:All right,come with me now.A:好吧,现在跟我来。B:Gosh!you have a lot of books!B:天哪!你有好多书呀!A:Oh,no.That is not much.A:哦,没有。不太多。B:What are your books on?B:你的书是关于什么的?A:Mostly on science.A:多半是关于自然科学的。B:Do you have any books on history?B:你有历史的书吗?A:Yes,but not many.A:有,但不多。B:Do you like science?B:你喜欢自然科学吗?A:Yes,but it's a difficult subject.A:是的,但是它是一门很难的科目。

A:Good morning.Is this house for sale?A:早安。这栋房子要出售吗?B:That's right.B:是的。A:May I have a look?A:我可以参观一下吗?B:Yes,come in,please.B:可以,请进。A:How long have you lived here?A:你在这里住多久了?B:I have lived here for twenty years.B:我已经住了20年了。A:Twenty years! That's a long time.Then why do you want to sell it?A:20年了!那是很长的时间。那么你为什么要把它卖了呢?B:I have just retired,so I want to buy a small house in the country.B:我刚退休,所以想在乡村买一栋小房子。A:How much does this house cost?A:这房子的价钱多少?B:Five million dollars.B:五百万。A:That's a lot of money.A:这是一笔很大的数目。B:It's worth every penny of it.B:它值这个价码。

A:Good afternoon.What can I do for you?A:下午好。有什么能为您效劳的吗?B: I want to buy an apartment.B:我想买一间公寓。A:You've come to the right place.But some apartments have been sold.A:您来对地方了。但是一些公寓已经售出了。A:What apartment type is still available?A:你们还有什么户型可供选择?B:We've sold out all the units in the East Tower.Only design B and C remain in the West Tower and those are selling very fast.The B design is 90 square meters and the C style with double bath is 135 square meters.B:东楼所有单元已售完。西楼的B户型和C户型还有,但也卖得很快。B户型有90平方米,C户型有两个卫生间,共135平方米。A:I definitely like the larger.My bank has cleared a mortgage of 300 000 Yuan.Does C have two balconies?A:我比较喜欢大房子。我能从银行贷款30万元。C户型有没有两个阳台?B:Yes,both face south,the best position to be in,I might add.B:有,都是朝南阳台,可以说是目前朝向最好的。A:You mentioned that the building had several amenities including a swimming pool,gym,garage and … did I miss anything?A:你提到大楼还提供一些便利设施,如游泳池、健身房、停车场……我还遗漏了什么?B:24hr building management.B:24小时物业服务。A:Yes.How much is the deposit for the one on the 9th floor?A:对。9楼那间的定金要多少?B:They are all 15% down,and with another 10% payable on completion in six months.B:先付15%,6个月完工后再付10%。A:May I have a look at the contract and the house floor plan?A:我能看一下合同和户型图吗?B:Of course.Here you are.B:当然,给你。

1.It sounds good.

It sounds good :听起来很好。类似的说法还有:It sounds great.和It sounds terrific.例:

It sounds good.You should go to Hainan in winter.

这主意不错,你应该在冬季去海南。

It sounds great.4 o'clock on Saturday.I'll be there.

听上去挺不错的。星期六下午4点钟,我准时到。

That's sounds terrific.I love Chinese food.

那太棒了,我喜欢中国菜。

2.Could you decorate my house?

decorate one's house :装修房子。例:

He displays a great deal of artifice in decorating his new house.

他在装修新房子中表现出富有技巧。

3.In the corner of bedroom.

in the corner of :在……的角落。例:

In the corner of the room there was a small buffet.

在屋子的一个角落里有一只小碗橱。

The lamp stands in the corner of the room.

灯立在房间的角落里。

4.I'm inquiring about the flat.

inquire about: 打听。后面可接所打听的人或事。例:

I'll inquire about the flights.

我将打听有关航班的情况。

Several comrades dropped in to inquire about his health.

好几个同志来询问他的身体情况。

5.It's worth every penny of it.

worth of : 值得。例:

He keeps in the safe $3 million worth of diamonds.

他在保险箱里放着值三百万元的钻石。

6.We've sold out all the units in the East Tower.

sell out :卖完。此外,sell out 还有背叛、出卖的意思。例:

I'm sorry,but we're sold out of small sizes.

对不起,小号的我们都卖完了。

We would rather die than sell out our comrades.

我们宁死也不出卖自己的同志。

7.May I have a look at the contract and the house floor plan?

house floor plan: 户型图。 例:

Would you please show me the floor plan of this house?

你可以让我看看这间房子的平面布置图吗?

房子house

半独立式房子semidetached house

独立式房子(一家拥有) detached house

连栋房屋terraced houses/row houses

篱笆fence

房子前门front door

车库garage

车库通向马路的空地driveway

公寓flat/apartment

公寓楼block of flats

第一层ground floor

第二层first floor

电梯lift/elevator

楼梯 stairs

楼外的台阶 steps

阳台 balcony

(租房) renting

房东landlord

房租rent

房屋合同 House Leasing Contract

定金deposit

有家具的房子/公寓 furnished house/apartment

无家具的房子/公寓 unfurnished house/apartment

空房a vacant room/a spare room

单人间single room

双人间double room

水、电、煤气和垃圾处理等费用utilities

合住一套公寓的人;合租者flat mate

房屋中介letting agency

中介费agency fee

寄宿家庭(指和房东住在一起,由房东提供食宿)home stay

学校宿舍university accommodation

私人住房private accommodation

房间room

温馨的cozy

起居室;客厅living room/lounge

卧室bedroom

主卧main bedroom

地毯 carpet

天花板ceiling

长沙发椅couch

抽屉drawer

茶几coffee table

单人沙发armchair

沙发sofa

遥控器remote control

暖气片radiator

中央供暖central heating

冰箱fridge/freezer

电烧水壶kettle

厨房高脚椅 stool

烤箱oven

洗碗机dishwasher

水龙头tap

洗碗池sink

橱柜cupboard

淋浴/冲凉shower

浴缸bath

卫生间bathroom

马桶toilet

买房buy a (an)flat/apartment

房地产real estate

按揭(指向银行借长期抵押贷款,用来买房子)mortgage

首付down payment

现房(指已建好供销售的房子)completed apartment/flat

期房forward housing delivery

二手房resold apartment

经济适用房affordable housing

房价housing price

一、请将英语与汉语正确搭配:

1.living room天花板

bedroom长沙发椅

carpet地毯

ceiling起居室

couch卧室

drawer茶几

coffeetable沙发

sofa抽屉

2.radiator烤箱

oven洗碗机

dishwasher暖气片

tap橱柜

sink洗碗池

cupboard浴缸

bath水龙头

二、请完成下列句子:

1.The(浴室) is quite big and cozy.

2.We can put another(洗碗池) there.

3.The(大厅)has sumptuously decorated.

4.Your(房子) looks very nice.

5.The paint has(脱落).

6.Put the(沙发)on the opposite side of the TV set.

7.How much is the(房租)?

8.I'm going to look for an(公寓).

三、请完成下列对话:

1.A: Good morning.What can I do for you?

B: I'd like to buy a house of 200㎡with a garden and a(1)(停车场).Can you help me?

A: Sure.We've helped more than ten thousand people buy and (2)(卖)houses.I recommend this house.(He points at a picture.)

B: Where is it?

A: On a hill to the east of the Tamsui river.You have a good view of the beautiful sunrise and sunset.You can't find a better home to live in.

B: How many(3)(房间)are there?

A: Six rooms: a roomy kitchen,a modern bathrooms,a lovely dining room,a gorgeous living room and two sweet bedrooms.All are built with first-rate materials.

B: How much is it?

A: 5 million.You needn't pay the whole price at one time.You just pay 50% in cash.We'll process the legal documents for you and then you can borrow the other 50% from a bank and repay it in installments.We ask for only 1% as commission.

B: OK.I will think about it.

A: Here is my business card.You can contact with me anytime.

B: Thank you.

2.A: Jim.I want to redecorate my(1)(卧室).Can you do me a favor?

B: No problem.How do you want to do it?

A: I want to make it more colorful and attractive.

B: Do you plan to repaint the(2)(墙)?

A: Yes,I want to paint it blue and the window frames white.Then put up some new beautiful curtains.

B: There is so much work.Let's start now.

A: OK.

3.A: Would you like to show me your(1)(厨房)?

B: Sure.This is our kitchen.We've got the stove with an oven.These five buttons are for these burners.Below the burners is the oven.The center(2)(按钮)is for the oven.

A: So you've got a very advanced cooking system.They are very convenient to use,I think.

B: Yes.Here is the sink with two water cooking taps for hot and (3)(冷水).All the pots,pans and dishes are stored in the bottom part of this shelf.

A: It's wonderful.

4.A: What have we decided?

B: First,we don't want a big house.

A: No,that's second.First,we don't want to (1)(居住)outside Beijing.

B: Oh,yes.That's right.

5.A: I heard about you bought a new house.

B: Yes.

A: How do you like the house?

B: Everything looks fine(1)(除了) the garden.