九、问路和应答 (Asking the way and responses)
1. - Excuse me. Where is the washroom, please?
- Oh, it's over there.
2. - Excuse me. Can you tell me where the bookshop is?
- Look! It's on the other side of the road.
3. - How far is the post office, please?
- Only a few kilometers.
4. - Will you please tell me the way to the railway station?
- Go down this street. At the end of the road you'll see it.
5. - Excuse me. Could you tell me how I can get to the supermarket?
- Go straight along this road. Then go over the bridge and turn right at the bookshop. You'll find it.
十、购物 (Shopping)
1. - What can I do for you?
- I'd like some apples.
2. - Where can I buy some stationery?
- Let's look at the shopping guide. Oh, it's on the ground Floor.
3. - Could I buy half a kilo oranges?
- Certainly. Here you are.
4. - Will you please show me that radio?
- Certainly.
5. - How much is the radio?
- Ninety yuan.
6. - Good morning, sir. May I help you?
- Yes, I'd like to buy a sweather.
十一、谈论天气 (Talking about the weather)
1. - It's a fine day for a walk.
- Yes, the air is nice and clean.
2. - Oh dear! It's very cold today.
- Yes, you need to wear warmer clothes.
3. - What's the weather like today?
- It's fine.
4. - What's the weather like in your country now?
- It's very hot.
5. - Lovely weather, isn't it?
- Yes, isn't it?
6. - I missed the weather report this morning. Did you hearit?
- Yes. It said partly cloudy today, with a strong wind from The northwest.
十二、时间或日期和应答 (Asking the time or date and responses)
1. - Hi, Mary. What time is it now?
- It's about three.
2. - What day is it today?
- It's Wednesday.
3. - Excuse me. Could you tell me what time the plane leaves?
- Certainly. It leaves at ten in the evening.
4. - What's the time? My watch has stopped.
- Let me see. It's five to ten.
5. - Excuse me. Have you got the time?
- Yes, it's six twenty.
6. - Excuse me. Could you tell me the time?
- Oh sorry, I don't have my watch with me.