57 English Conversations for Everyday Life
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foods and drinks
one ordering takeaway
dialogue 1
Wong lay where are you going to have
dinner I haven’t decided yet I’m on my
way to the cafeteria would you like to
join me I fancy an Indian takeaway is
there any Indian restaurant around here
there’s an Indian takeaway around the
corner do you know their telephone
number yes I placed an order over the
phone yesterday let me look it up oh
it’s here thank you how do you like it
the food is delicious well I will phone
them up now
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hello is that Chinese takeaway
restaurant yes would you like to have an
order sir do you have fried rice yes
they have Yong Chao rice chicken fried
rice fried rice with scallop now it said
that the shrimp fried rice is really
delicious please give me one share sorry
there is no shrimp fried rice now what
about chicken fried rice that will also
do do you like some soup no thanks I’m
on the third floor in room 377 in Empire
State Building okay it will be delivered
in 20 minutes
to reserving a table
dialogue 1
good morning what can I do for you good
morning could you make a reservation for
me sure how many people are there three
yes where would you prefer to sit I
prefer a table by the window which areas
do you like smoking or non-smoking a
non-smoking seat please
one minute please let me check okay when
shall you be here around 7 o clock okay
we are looking forward to seeing you
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may I help you I’d like to make a
reservation how many people only two
would you like a table in the main
restaurant or in a private room sir
I’d like in the hall just a moment I’ll
check our reservation list please seat
us as far as possible from the smoking
section are there any good seats left do
you mind taking the seat by the aisle I
don’t care okay
I’ve already reserved for you
three ordering dishes
dialogue 1
are you ready to order sir yes have you
a menu please here you are what kind of
food do you prefer Chinese or American a
Chinese food please what’s your favorite
we have Sichuan food Guangdong food and
Shanghai food I am unfamiliar with the
Chinese cuisines could you please
explain to us
Guangdong food is a bit light while
Beijing food is heavy and spicy Sichuan
food has a strong and hot taste and
Shanghai food is oily I’d like to eat
something light
Guangdong food please okay here’s the
menu I’ll take some specialties of the
house
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that’ll be all for now let me check your
order the seasoned vegetable in oyster
sauce the mustard greens with scallop
the fried string beans and the shark’s
fin soup not the shark’s fin soup but
the mushroom soup I’m sorry I mix up the
order can I have it right away about ten
minutes I would recommend an appetizer
with two or three small dishes which the
hors d’oeuvre do you serve it is
seasonal vegetables give me some green
salad would you like something else to
drink no thanks
for ordering drinks
dialogue 1
would you like something to drink may I
order a glass of tea we serve Wulong tea
black tea green tea jasmine tea and
chrysanthemum tea which one do you like
better i glutted myself with rich food
I’m under the weather please have a cup
of Dragon Well green tea maybe you’ll be
more comfortable do you have paper
napkin yes I’ll bring you some at once
and would you mind if I smoke here no
there is an ashtray on the shelf thank
you
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what would you like for a drink may I
see the drinking list would you like to
drink tea I don’t feel like drinking tea
this morning shall I choose some other
drinks some coffee coffee would be fine
how do you drink your coffee black or
white I take it with cream and sugar
would you like some ice in it I prefer
it straight up
five serving the dishes
dialogue 1
coming this dish is yours sir where
shall I put it put it here the cold
dishes are all here when shall we bring
the hot dishes on dish dub them now
please would you go and get me a glass
of water
sure do you need anything else please
give me more rice
spring roll is our specialty today
please have a try
well - please thank you I’m always at
your service if you would like any
additional dishes please call me
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excuse me your green bean sir please put
it on the table and your egg-drop soup
and shrimp fried rice
wait egg drop soup is not on the menu
just wait a second please
let me have a look at your order the egg
drop soup has been taken off the menu
just now oh yes I’m sorry we’ll cross it
off the bill I’d like a glass of orange
juice please
with or without ice sir ice please
six service at the table
dialogue 1
jack is there any coffee in the
coffeepot I’m afraid not wait please yes
there are some but there’s no cream
you’ll have to content yourself with
black coffee we might as well call the
waiter bring some here hi waiter could
you please come over here sure what can
I do for you give us a little more cream
please
all right anything to drink sir I’d like
something cool I’m going to need some
ice water I’ll bring you at once more
napkins please fine
dialogue - excuse me sir would you have
some more soup no there’s too much salt
in this dish could I have a glass of
water oh I’m sorry sir it’s a little bit
salty but I like it
I’m glad you enjoyed it if you want
further help let me know please bring me
a spoon the child is still awkward with
the fork alright please fit the baby in
the chair oh thank you very much are you
ready for your dessert now yes please
serve us as quickly as you can
seven giving assessment
dialogue 1
we are taking the last order for food
will there be anything else I need more
salad please
fine is everything to your satisfaction
yes the roast Beijing duck is very
delicious tender and crisp the roast
Beijing duck is a Beijing specialty I’m
glad you like it it’s delicious
what about the others I think maple bean
curd and shredded meat in chili sauce
are quite special I’m glad to hear that
if you want any help just ask me okay
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I’ve finished how do you like the sweet
and sour fish good but I like the
Chinese noodles best noodles with
soybean paste is our local special
what’s the meaning of noodle in China
noodle symbolizes longevity in China and
it has the meaning you’ll live a very
happy life together
would you like some more no thanks I
really have enough it is a very
enjoyable dinner
I’m glad you have a good appetite
eight arranging a banquet
dialogue 1
good afternoon lily catering company may
I help you good afternoon this is Mike
Lee over at ABC company we need to
arrange a banquet for next Tuesday I see
mr. Lee how many people are you planning
to invite and how much would you like to
spend per person
well we’re expecting about 55 people and
we’d like to spend no more than $15 a
head when will the dinner start at 7:00
in the evening is this an ultra formal
party yes please prepare it carefully
don’t worry about it we’ll make it to
your entire satisfaction thank you in
advance
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we’re going to have a wedding party in
your hotel can you arrange it for us
miss sure we’re glad that you choose our
hotel to hold a wedding party which
restaurant would you like Chinese style
of course when will you hold the party
on May 1st
how many tables would you like to
reserve 37 how much would you like to
spend for each table one thousand two
two thousand un and would you play some
good pop music at the party of course I
wish you a happy wedding
9
at the cafe
dialogue 1
is your coffee shop open now yes will
you have a coffee I don’t care if I do
which kind of coffee do you like do you
take black or white coffee white please
okay you could have a table over there
by the window there’s a nice view do you
mind my smoking I’m terribly sorry but
smoking is not allowed here
it doesn’t matter could you please tell
me where the smoking room is that room
is put apart for smoking and you can go
there
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welcome to the coffee shop what can I do
for you two coffees please do you want
some sugar and cream no black coffee
please all right is there anything I can
do for you is there any refreshment
there are many snacks for free over
there and they are so delicious oh
that’s great sit anywhere you like
please okay
ted at the breakfast shop
dialogue 1
nice morning isn’t it can I get a seat
anyway please come in and sit where you
like would you like an American
breakfast or a continental breakfast
two American breakfasts with fried eggs
sunny-side up ham rolls
certainly sir but which kind of drink do
you want an orange juice and a white
coffee okay about five minutes by the
way do you have any newspaper we have a
newspaper rack over there and a number
of newspapers and magazines on this desk
all right
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good morning may I help you what kinds
of porridge do you serve we serve the
beef slices porridge the fresh fish
porridge and the preserved egg porridge
to name only a few two bowls of
preserved egg porridge can I get a seat
anyway
sorry sir all the tables are taken would
you mind waiting until one is free how
long do we have to wait we can see you
in five minutes okay
eleven at the fast food shop
dialogue 1
good afternoon may I help you I’ll have
a small hamburger milk and one large
order of french fries will that be for
here or to go I’ll eat here with ketchup
or mayonnaise with ketchup please
how would you like to settle your
account I will pay money down please
keep the change where is the smoking
room it’s just around the corner beside
the washroom thank you
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it’s our turn give me a cheeseburger
large fries and a loaf of sliced bread
which would you like for bread white or
whole wheat whole wheat please fine what
about you miss
I want a Big Mac a small order of french
fries and a medium coke will you be
eating here or is this to go to go
will you make out separate bills I’ll
pick up the tab it’s my treat
here’s your change hope to see you again
twelve paying the bill
dialogue 1
waiter I’d like to settle my bill please
okay
I’ll be with you right away can I charge
it on my Visa card oh yes by all means
please pay the bill at the cashier’s
desk what does this amount to five
hundred seventeen un may I have the bill
please here you are
do you want one bill or separate bill
it’s my treat one bill please all right
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could I have the bill please okay is
everything to your satisfaction yes do I
pay you or the cashier both are okay
you may choose I’d like to go over the
bill myself here it is will this be cash
or charge I’ll pay in cash is this all
on one bill yes could you check it okay
do you have the receipt yes have you got
some change no I don’t have small change
sorry I can’t break that keep the change
shopping
one in the supermarket
dialogue 1
excuse me where is the fruit and
vegetable section go all the way to the
back and turn right thank you
I’d like some bananas okay anything else
give me a pound of tomatoes and a pound
of eggplants here you are Thanks
where is the cashier go straight and
turn left Thanks
will they take credit card I think so
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we have to buy a lot of things today yes
how about we divide the list and meet
here in 20 minutes that’s a good idea
you get the milk beef eggs apples and
honey I can get the tomatoes peas coffee
lettuce and bananas okay but where is
milk it’s over there in the dairy
section good you got everything I think
so
let’s go to the cashier in the front
sure
two in the flea market
dialogue 1
does this TV work well yes it’s almost
new
is it a color TV or a black-and-white
one color you know people prefer the LED
now so they have no room for this kind
what do you charge for it 500 yen can I
have it for 400 450 the last offer okay
deal
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can I help you sir yes but may I have a
look first you have so many antiques and
Chinese paintings here are they genuine
all are reproductions are clearly marked
and priced they are sold at a fair price
may I see that
ivory horse sure it’s genuine I bet it’s
made of genuine ivory
besides it’s of exquisite workmanship
how much is it
the price is marked 200 yuan I’ll take
it
three
in the jewelry store
dialogue 1
can I help you madam yes I’d like to buy
some presents for my friends would you
like jewelry today is Mother’s Day and
all the jewelry is on sale at Rich’s
that’s great do you have gold jewels yes
we have 14k and 18k gold necklaces chain
and earrings may I have a look sure here
is nice gold necklace it’s regular price
is $56 and now you can have it with a
20% discount it’s very elegant I’ll take
it all right is there anything else you
want will you show me that key ring yes
here you are it’s very nice
give me 10 like this I’m sure there will
be good gifts from my friends in China
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I want to buy some jewelry
what kind of jewelry do you like to have
I should like to look at some bracelets
may I show you gold ones or platinum
ones gold ones pure gold or karats pure
gold ones please certainly ma’am what’s
the price for this one five hundred and
fifty dollars
how about five hundred dollars I’m sorry
we only sell at fixed prices okay I’ll
take it I want to have my initials
engraved on it oh that can be done
for in the makeup store
dialogue 1
is there anything I can do to help well
I haven’t decided which lipgloss to buy
which color do you like
I prefer pink how about this one it’s
very moistening but I think the Pinker
one would fit me better how much is it
it’s 181 wow that’s really expensive if
you buy it this month you can get a free
handbag okay I’ll take it
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may I help you do you have any
foundation for summer yes we have Make
Up For Ever foundation fresh Beauty cake
which one do you like what about the
Dior’s foundation the Make Up For Ever
foundation is on sale this summer and it
is suitable to Asian I recommend this
one how much is it 380 um can you find
me a match color yes this one will look
good on you you can try it on you are
right I’ll take it
five in the clothes store
dialogue 1
what about these shirts do you see
anything you like the styles here are
too boring for me I told you I like
street shopping oh come on don’t be so
sour these are beautiful shirts I know
if we don’t buy some today you will
never go shopping by yourself sure I
would here
look at this shirt try it on do they
have it in large I don’t know let me
look on the rack here is one large try
it on where is the fitting room I don’t
see it the fitting rooms are over there
okay I will try it on it looks good on
you
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good morning madam can I help you good
morning
I’m looking for a new jacket our jackets
are over here next to coats and
accessories I like this jacket can I try
it on
of course the changing rooms are over
there Thanks
does it fit can you find me a larger one
sure I’ll be right back
Thanks
six in the shoes and caps store
dialogue 1
this is the cloth shoes Department isn’t
it that’s right would you like to look
at some of these shoes yes I want to buy
a pair of black cloth shoes made in
Beijing right how about this pair look
good what size do you need 36 please try
it on thank you they are very
comfortable I’ll take this pair
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look at those sandals they are pretty we
need to buy one pair for our son
look good what color do you prefer I’ll
choose blue it’s a good color for boys
besides a dark color will not show the
dirt that makes sense what do you think
of that pair for me which pair the white
one over there you go and try them on it
should be good on you you think so ok
I’ll try
go ahead
seven in the RT craft store dialog one
are you being served sir I’d like to buy
a medium-sized cloyce own vase with a
light blue background I’m sorry sir
they are sold out we only have some big
ones now but we are expecting to have
some tomorrow oh I’m leaving China
tomorrow I don’t think I have much time
let me see how much is the big one
180 um that sounds reasonable will you
show me some yes sir how would you like
this one the background is pale blue
with traditional Chinese paintings of
flowers and birds it’s attractive I’ll
take a pair can you pack the vases and
send them to New York by mail for me yes
sir please write your name and address
on this slip okay how much should I pay
then 400 yuan altogether including the
postage and the charge for the packing
you know we’ll have to make a special
box
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shall we buy some fans yes are these old
sandalwood fans not all of them some are
made of Chinese little leaf boxwood with
scent sprayed on those made of real
sandalwood are much more expensive may I
take a smell of them and compare which
one I like better yes please
here you are this one smells better I’ll
take this and buy a feather fan please
show me some yes this is made of wild
goose feather and this is made of
Skylark feather I’ll take both of them
eight color preference
dialogue 1
welcome to our shop what do you need a
dress oh we have plenty of dresses here
you can choose which one you like best
do you have this dress but not in black
which color do you want a green one in
middle size would be fine wait a minute
oh you’re so lucky we only have one
green dress left wow that’s cool
how much 480 UN and you can have it 10%
off okay I’ll take it
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good afternoon can I help you hello I
want to buy a pair of shoes which color
do you want do you have pink shoes sorry
the pink shoes have been sold out what
about this white one uh I prefer the
blue one on that shelf can I have a look
of course wait for a moment you mean
this one right do you have size 8 yes
how much is it $500 okay I’ll buy it
nine sizes and inches
dialogue 1
are you being served no could you show
me the dress that’s displayed on
mannequin sure please come this way
this design comes in four colors and all
sizes may I try it on
of course here is the fitting room it
doesn’t fit quite right it feels a
little tight in the waist do you have
this in a larger size yes here it is
well how do I look in this one you look
really beautiful in it and that looks as
though it were made for you okay I’ll
take it
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I’d like sports pants but I’m not quite
sure about the size can I take your
waist measurement of course I think my
size is approximate 38 can you check it
yes
38 will be good for you could you give
me a pair of this pattern sure wait for
a moment would you like to try it on
yes what do you think it fits you great
I think so
I’ll take it
ten bargaining
dialogue 1
oh you are lucky sir that model is on
sale today it’s only $3,300 $3,300 that
is more than the other store is charging
can you offer me a lower price how much
is the other store selling it for do you
have proof we always sell for the lowest
price sure I have an advertisement right
here see they only charge $3,200 okay
that is a good price I cannot sell for
less than three thousand two hundred
fifty dollars but I can offer you free
home delivery the delivery is valued at
$100 so buying from me would be cheaper
overall
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hello miss how are you this morning I am
great I am hoping to buy a new sports
car today I am so excited I can
understand buying a new car is a very
exciting event what brand of car are you
looking for well I have always bought
Mercedes in the past but I heard good
things about BMWs new z4 roadster oh
that is an extremely popular selling car
as soon as we get our shipment in they
sell out you may be in luck we expect to
receive a shipment tomorrow
eleven paying ways
dialogue 1
how much do I owe you three thousand
yuan altogether it’s a big money do you
take checks
sorry we only accept cash and credit
card
how about MasterCard yes we do accept
that can I pay 1000 un by cash and for
the rest of them I use my card okay no
problem
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here’s the money have you got anything
smaller sorry I have no change about me
here is your change please count it okay
I’ll do that sorry
you’ve shortchanged me you still have to
give me a ten I’m sorry
I’ve miscounted that’s all right
you
traveling
one
planning a trip
dialogue 1
hi Jenny how do you spend your holiday I
have no plans at present
I intend to go to the seaside on my
one-month vacation though our budget is
a little tight this year really it
sounds good
I’d better also schedule a definite plan
for the journey as soon as possible
would you like to travel around Europe
yes I want to Paris maybe you can be in
a package tour that would be great but I
prefer traveling alone and having a lot
of time to linger in one place I hope
you’ll have an enjoyable trip in Europe
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Jaynee does a trip for adventure
interest you sure I possess a hunger for
adventure I have got some information on
tours to Antarctica recently is that
really so what time will it start next
Friday next Friday I’m afraid there is
no time until next month as I’m up to
the eyes in work these days oh what a
pity maybe you can ask Jack he warmed to
the idea of a trip to Antarctica Jack
yes the boy we chanced to meet last
Sunday in the doorway of the cinema
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applying for a visa
dialogue 1
morning sir morning what can I do for
you I’d like to apply for a visa to your
country would you tell me what type of
visa you are applying for business visa
no traveling visa have you ever applied
for a visa before no this is my first
time to go abroad may I see your
documents sure
here are my visa application forms my
passport and papers okay let me see
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excuse me sir yes I have lost the
entrance card it doesn’t matter I’ll
bring you another one at once how long
will it take for my visa to be acted
upon you have to wait at least two weeks
okay I see please don’t hesitate to call
us if you have any questions or
difficulties in filling out these forms
okay thank you
three booking ticket
dialogue 1
morning may I help you I’d like to get
three seats on a flight to Paris on May
1st hold on a second please let me see
yes there is
flight 937 leaves at 13 35
what is the fare for an economy class
ticket 1321 UN okay I will take it would
you please tell me your name telephone
and ID number sure
I’m Lily my phone number is one thirty
seven one eight seven seven three seven
eight eight and ID number is one one
Oh 105 one nine four seven - OH
one two three four five six seven well
I’ve got them what time do I have to be
at the airport you’ll have to get there
by 1305 at the latest the check-in is
half an hour earlier than departure
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what can I do for you can you change the
reservation please sure I’d like to
cancel my reservation for the flight on
September 16 and book 1 on September
19th instead please okay
wait a moment please sorry that’s all
sold out what about September 20th let
me see
okay there is only one ticket left first
class and it is 2700 um do you have any
lower fare yes for September 21st 1800
yawn okay all right
the balance of the fare is 700 UN you
have to pay it by yourself
for
reserving a room
dialogue 1
good afternoon what can I do for you I’d
like to make a reservation when do you
need the room from May 1st to May 7th
how many people in your party 3 I would
like a double bedroom and a single room
let me check it
we have several rooms available how much
is the room for a night 132 un
oh it’s a little expensive could you
give us any discount we can give 15%
discount in the high season okay would
you mind telling me your name of course
not
my name is Lily okay Miss Lee now I
check your information a big single room
and a single room from May 1st to May
7th for six days and seven nights yes
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good evening good evening may I change
the reservation I made this morning of
course I want to change it to a single
room for July 2nd July 2nd right yes
anything else I can do for you I need a
little bed for my baby ok
five going through customs
dialogue 1
welcome to France may I see your
passport
of course I’m from Beijing here is my
Chinese passport have you ever been to
France before no this is my first time
what type of visa have you got
travelling visa we are traveling for
pleasure may I have your passport
customs declaration forms and health
certification forms please sure here you
are so is that all yes you can go
through have a good time in Paris
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may I see your passport please here is
my passport what’s the purpose of your
visit
sightseeing how long will you be staying
in the United States
one day in fact I’m just passing through
I am leaving for Geneva tomorrow evening
where are you staying
I will stay at Boston hotel how much
money do you have with you
I have $800 have a nice day thank you
six baggage claim
dialogue 1
excuse me could you tell me where to get
my luggage
may I see your baggage number card of
course here you are the luggage will
come out over there just wait a moment
please okay please check the flight
display board above each carousel all
right if my luggage got damaged what
should I do
don’t worry we will compensate you for
it by the way I need a baggage cart is
it for free yes
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madam what can I do for you I couldn’t
find my baggage how many pieces of
baggage have you lost a suitcase
you tell me the features of your baggage
it is a large leather suitcase with my
nametag it’s dark blue you’d better make
a lost baggage report okay please send
to me as soon as possible when you find
it we will try our best to help you find
the suitcase
then
transferring
dialogue 1
excuse me I’m transferring to Paris here
is this the right counter to check-in
for the flight
yes may I see your boarding card please
here you are
when does the connecting flight depart
your connecting flight is China airline
flight nine five seven takeoff at 9:30
a.m. where can I get my luggage back
your entire checked luggage would be
transferred to your connecting flight
well good to hear that thank you my
pleasure
you can have a short rest in the transit
lounge that’s great
do you need breakfast we will offer
breakfast for you please have a rest at
Number ten waiting hall we will inform
you on time no thank you all the same
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what’s wrong with you Lily I’m anxious
about my connecting flight
what is the departure time the plane
takes off at 9 o’clock it is 8:40 you
might have missed the flight it is
checking in now where can I claim my
baggage they are still on the plane
don’t worry all connecting flight
baggage are transferred automatically at
the connecting place good
you can ask conductors to put you on the
earliest possible connecting flight well
I suppose there is no other choice
eight checking in
dialogue 1
I’d like to check in please
have you made a reservation before yes
could you tell the name the name is Lily
just a moment please
I’ll check our reservation records a
single room from May 1st to May 7th
right yes I’m afraid we have to ask for
a deposit of $200 ok
how will you settle your account in cash
or by credit card in cash your room
number is 2 7 8 and here are your key
and breakfast vouchers
the bellboy will show you the way good I
hope you’ll have a happy stay here
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may I help you sir is there a room
available yes do you have a reservation
with us no I didn’t make a reservation
what kind of room would you like I’d
like the room which is pleasingly large
the downstairs consisted of three large
rooms would it be convenient to see the
room of course this way please
okay
9 checking out
dialogue 1
good morning miss Li can I help you I’d
like to check out my room number is 2 7
8 and here is my room key wait a moment
please
could you tell me what the total bill is
it is six hundred seventeen dollars
including tax $617 yes here’s your bill
you can check it
excuse me what’s this charge that is
wine and other potables charge okay can
I charge it on my Visa card oh yes of
course
sign your name at the bottom please okay
I’d like a receipt please
sure would you call a taxi for me to the
airport please no problem you’re welcome
to stay with us next time
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excuse me sir may I pay my bill now I am
Jack in room 177 sure was everything
satisfactory very nice wait a minute
please
the total is 200 yen
okay can I pay in US dollars I’m sorry
sir we only accept RMB or a credit card
here is my credit card do you have the
receipt yes the computer is running
please sign your name at the bottom of
the invoice okay here are your bill and
invoice
ten taking pictures
dialogue 1
hey what a beautiful castle yes so it is
could I take pictures here no permission
to take a picture here really oh what a
pity there’s a nice view over there we
can go there okay
will you please pose for your picture I
don’t like to be photographed I’m a bit
camera shy just try to stay relaxed and
keep still while I take your photo let
me try
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excuse me could you take a picture for
me with pleasure oh the view is great
please adopt an elegant pose is that
Alright please turn your head a little
to the right
I’d like to put my glasses on you’d
better not keep still please
the photo did not come out at all
let me see I forgot to load my camera
once again okay
the photograph is really well taken yes
thank you very much
eleven checking in before boarding a
plane
dialogue 1
could you tell me where to go through
check-in formality here please may I see
your identification card okay what kind
of seat do you want is the first row
aisle seats still available I’m afraid
all the aisle seats have been taken what
about the window seats I’m sorry the
window seats are not available
do you have baggage to check-in No
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good morning madam what can I do for you
would you please help me to get my
boarding pass
sure may I see your passport please
here you are one economy-class
seat is that right yes I’d like to sit
in the front of the plane just wait a
second I’m sorry the economy seats are
not available we may locate you in the
first-class seat the balance of the fare
is 1100 UN you have to pay it by
yourself okay what is the gate number at
gate 10 go through the security check
and turn left
take the moving staircase at the end of
the hall then you will find it
12 checking luggage
dialogue 1
would you please place your bag on the
conveyor belt okay
is that alright fine is there any
valuables and fragile items no there is
plenty of room in my bag your bags are
ten kilos overweight I am afraid you
have to pay for the overweight how much
do I have to pay for you the charge for
excess baggage is calculated by 1.5
percent of the standard ticket fare for
economy class so you have to pay 301
here you are
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excuse me may I carry this overnight bag
by myself I’m afraid not
any baggage with its bulk exceeding 20
by 40 by 50 centimeters or its weights
exceeding 5 kilograms can’t be taken as
carry-on items need to be checked in
what’s the charge for delivery the free
allowance for luggage is 20 kilograms
and yours is only 17 kilograms so there
will be no charge for this oh good
do you need to buy insurance for your
baggage no thanks I won’t need any
insurance is there any fragile article
in your bag there is a rich trove of
porcelain plates in my case they are
fragile
if you insist to check in please sign
your name here okay
13 changing seats
dialogue 1
excuse me sir yes is this somebody seat
yes this seat is already taken oh can we
switch over I’d like to sit next to my
friends okay
thank you is this your portable computer
oh yes thank you very much not at all Oh
miss look there are vacant seats
together over there really oh yes those
seats aren’t bad sorry to have bothered
you
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oh excuse me where’s the washroom it is
located fore and aft thank you
watch your step please by the way is
there anything else I can do for you can
you help me change my seat please which
seat do you like aisle or window side I
wonder if I could change my seat to the
front I’d like to be a little closer to
my wife would you wait a moment please
I’ll check for you okay that’s very kind
of you don’t mention it
14
service on the plane
dialogue 1
excuse me madam what would you like to
drink we have both hot and cold drinks
coffee please Mary what about you I’ll
have a glass of pineapple juice would
you like some coffee mate in your coffee
yes I prefer it with ice please okay
I’ll bring them straight away do you
have any Chinese magazines yes they are
on the shelf I’ll fetch you some by the
way when will meals be served on board
we will be serving dinner shortly okay
thank you
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excuse me since you’ve finished with
your meal may I clear off the table
thank you the orange juice is really
delicious I’m glad you like it would you
like to have more a large coke please
how would you like it straight or on the
rocks I prefer it straight up
is there any hot drink served on board
I’m so sorry
there is no hot meal served on this
flight the coke is too cold that my baby
cannot drink at all we also have baby
food on board really that’d be very nice
here’s the menu you may look at the menu
first and decide what you would like to
have thank you
fifteen traveling by train
dialogue 1
the conductors are coming yes it’s time
to check in so please have your tickets
ready for the conductor okay could you
tell me which car is number seven please
please go straight down the stairs and
turn left at the bottom this luggage is
too heavy for you to live let me help
you thank you very much
you’d better put your luggage on the
rack first when you get on do you know
when the dining car opens for dinner not
too sure maybe it opens half an hour
later there’s a boiler between each
carriage and you can fetch some water
okay here it is that’s very kind of you
my pleasure
have a nice journey
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oh my god the trains 30 minutes behind
schedule
it often happens for slow trains I heard
that it was sidetracked because of a
freight train that had been derailed up
ahead of it well what should I do
I am in a hurry you may get on the 1328
train but I don’t have an express ticket
just by an express ticket on the train
that would be lovely you’d better have
your luggage checked where is the
baggage office beside the ticket office
you
sports and recreation
playing basketball
dialogue 1
Oh God I didn’t touch anybody how can I
commit a foul just calm down
it’s just a turnover make up your mind
and we can shoot well yes I got it come
on Benjamin don’t let him get into the
paint no problem I once played a 2 meter
high player successfully really you must
be but that game he dunked over me for
13 times that’s interesting let’s hurry
up we should beat them in the first half
oh look what happened to Jack he sat
down he may be injured yes come on call
the team doctor
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so where are you from
from Chicago
cago really so are you a Bulls fan yes I
am a huge fan what do you think about
Jordan quitting well I know most Bulls
fans are disappointed but as for me I
think it is an honorable decision what
do you mean I always think it is good to
make it to the top to do ones best but
then when you’ve done the best you can
it is good to stop there why and if he
plays till next year do you think he can
do better I mean can he improve no I
don’t see how he can well that’s what I
mean if he continues he can only do the
same thing again or he can start to go
downhill now I understand you think
Jordan made the right decision then sure
as we say in English quit while you’re
ahead
- playing soccer
dialogue 1
have you ever seen a professional game
yes I like Prime League which team do
you like best
Newcastle they are doing a great job
this season they’re just marvelous at
the moment I like Manchester United more
but their performance is not very well
now they lost the game to Liverpool last
week I know but I have faith on them do
they play today yes to Arsenal 9:30 p.m.
do you want to watch it with me that
would be great to kill the time tonight
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how’s the game the visiting team scored
the first goal you mean we are behind
now yes they have to adjust their
defense in the second half what happened
to our forwards he gave a long shot but
missed the goal I think they didn’t do
them justice look they’re left half
plays rough we will lose the game I’m
afraid
yes but won 2-0 is not too bad
we still have chance to the championship
hope they can play well next time
three doing yoga
dialogue 1
I heard now you are warming up to yoga
how is it marvelous it’s fun but to the
best of my knowledge most enthusiasts
are women yes that’s true at the
beginning women go in for it mainly but
as its popularity grows men are becoming
more receptive to the idea why did you
want to have a go because my back was so
stiff I couldn’t sleep on my stomach
anymore
it cannot be an easy thing to start
right sure the first few classes were
tough but I stuck with it you must have
got used to it
I still find the physical side of yoga
challenging
Bor go into karaoke
dialogue 1
let’s call it a day I’m too tired to
work any longer you need to relax I know
do you have any suggestions of course I
think maybe KTV is a good idea I’ve
never been there before would you like
to go with me
I’d love to are you good at singing just
English songs let’s have fun
sure
five playing chess
dialogue 1
say Joe do you play bridge no I don’t
play any card games but I know how to
play chess how about you George
well I happen to be one of the best
chess players around okay let’s play
then we’ll see who the best is okay if
you insist you’re a good player so do
you how long have you played chess about
five years and you two years
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do you often play chess in your spare
time yes playing chess is my interest I
am keen on playing chess too and I have
many books on it really maybe you can
lend me some no problem would you want
to play now do you have a chessboard
right here that’s good
I’m warning you that I am not a good
player we’ll see
six attending the ball
dialogue 1
would you have a dance with me sorry I’m
engaged for the social dance then may I
have the pleasure of the next waltz all
right how clumsy of me to step on your
foot it’s okay
do you often dance not really I’m a
beginner don’t worry you dance well as a
beginner thank you
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when does the dance begin
at seven o’clock well a lot of people
come to the dance yes many students will
come when do most of them come at seven
o’clock what do the students drink at
the dance lemonade and coca-cola does
Mary come to the dance yes she will sing
an American song
seven go into the cinema
dialogue 1
do you like to go to movies yes I like
watching movies a lot what kind of
movies do you like
I like comedies how about you
I can handle comedies but I prefer
action films that’s cool
do you like Jackie Chan yes I love him
actually he is a real kung-fu master he
is did you watch the movie rush hour 3 I
did Jackie did a great job in that film
but that is also a comedy
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you watch any new movies recently yes I
watched the reader yesterday do you know
it is it one of the domination of Oscars
this year yes
Kate Winslet is the leading role she did
a fullest job you like Kate yes she is a
good actress I’d like her performing in
Titanic as well right
Titanic is a masterpiece it’s still
number one Eric and box out lists that’s
amazing
I still remember when it while they’re
here ever went to watch it
you
eight online games
dialogue 1
what did you do all day nothing have you
been playing games all day again no I
haven’t then how do you explain this
oops you got me how dare you lie to me I
didn’t lie to you mom you asked me
whether I’ve been playing games all day
but I haven’t I’ve only been playing for
a little bit you are just making excuses
I know you must have been playing for a
long time did you forget how you
promised me last time no I have not but
I’ve only been playing for a little
while I promise
I’ve been studying and doing research
for the rest of time okay then where are
your researches and where is your
homework well I don’t have them because
I was just memorizing and write anything
down okay that’s it I’m tired of your
lying you are not telling me the truth
and you know it from now on you are not
allowed to use computer for a week
except for homework and you have to use
it under my vision I can say goodbye to
this week’s allowance too
nine internet love
dialogue 1
hey Mary could you tell me whether you
are single now I have a boyfriend since
last month really you didn’t tell me
yeah you know I’m a little bit shy how
did you know each other we met on the
Internet
later I found that we have a lot in
common and I guess we are on the same
wavelength yes the interest between each
other are so important and is he the
style that you like to tell you the
truth he is not my style what I imagined
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Charlotte I think I’ve fallen in love
with you oh but we have never met each
other till now yes I know but I think
the appearance is not very important to
me okay when did you have a crush on me
since last time you comforted me a lot
because of my bad emotion
oh I remembered that but I think it is
normal to make your friends happy right
yes but it was that event that you
impressed me most and you made me feel
so special but I’m not ready to give you
an answer it doesn’t matter maybe you
need some time