74 Topics Daily Life English conversations for SelfStudy
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making telephone calls
dialogue 1
hello good morning who is that speaking
it’s Jane I’m so sorry that I made such
an early phone call it’s nothing
who do you wish to talk to is Sioux in
Sioux Jane wants you on the phone hello
is few there yes speaking oh sorry I’m
afraid I won’t attend the meeting this
morning last night I had a sore throat
and I started getting hot
don’t worry about the meeting you’d
better go to see a doctor I wish you
will be well soon
thank you sue bye dialogue to
and I talked to mark hang on okay let me
see if he’s here sorry he’s not
available right now do you have any idea
where he is
sorry I don’t know do you know when he
will be back he should be back in 30
minutes can I leave a message of course
hold on for just a second so I can grab
the pen and paper when he comes back can
you have him call me at 2:06 five five
five one two one two can you repeat
again please 2:06 five five five
one two one two I’ll have him call you
as soon as he’s back
in the post-office
dialogue 1
good afternoon madam what can I do for
you yes I want to buy some postcards did
you know where I can get them yes you
can buy them here we have three kinds of
postcards $1 $2 and $5 which one do you
want
Oh can I have a look at them yes please
hmm I want this card is it $2 each yes
how many do you want three this is $10
here here’s your change thank you one
more question
I can send my postcards from this post
office right yes madam our office hour
is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day ok
thank you very much
you are welcome
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good morning sir can I help you yes I
want to send this package to Beijing
which window should I go to go to the
window marked Parcel Post Thanks I want
to send this package Parcel Post
registered what does it contain there
are three books do you want it insured
yes please for 30 dollars that will be
60 cents here are your stamps Thanks
wait a second sir
yes you forgot to put the return address
on the package oh sorry I’ll put it on
right now now here is your receipt
in the bank
dialogue 1
good morning sir how can I help you yes
I’d like to withdraw some money from
this account okay how much do you want
five hundred dollars can you fill out
this form please you need to write down
your name your account number how much
money you want sure hold on for a moment
here you are thanks sir please enter
your password over that machine okay
I’m sorry sir but your password is wrong
really
can I try it again how about this time
it’s correct now here’s your receipt
please sign at the bottom of it okay
here you are here are five hundred
dollars and your account please press
the button to give a score for my
service thank you
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excuse me sir yes may I help you
I’d like you to cash this check for $100
please do you have an account with us no
actually I’d like to open an account
right now what kind of account would you
like to open a checking account please
fill in these forms can I have your ID
card to make a copy yes sure here you
are
Thanks please finish these forms I’ll be
right back
thank you did you finish the forms may I
have them back yes here you are now how
would you like this check cashed ma’am
ten tens will be fine here you are
taking the bus dialogue one
excuse me does this bus go to the
newly-built cinema no you’ll have to get
off at the bookstore and take number 39
thank you
how much is the fare to that stop $1 how
many stops are there three stops
including this one that’s not too bad
by the way do I need a transfer again
after number 39 no a number 39 will take
you right there thank you dialog too
excuse me I’ve been waiting here for 15
minutes do you know how often number
nine runs oh it runs every 20 minutes
you must have missed one when you came
here it would be here any minute now oh
okay thank you do you mind if I ask you
where you are going I’m going to the
hospital
okay actually you can take both number
nine and number twelve to the hospital
really that sounds great
by the way do you know where I can find
a bus schedule you can go to the
transportation department to get
yourself a bus schedule and a bus
routine map it’s just around the corner
I see thank you very much
taking the subway dialogue one
can I have two tickets to which station
oh we are going to the Art Gallery which
subway should we take take the line five
and transfer to line one at the central
bank
okay how many stops in total ten stops
this is the subway map you can keep it
in case of getting lost thank you how
much are the tickets
two dollars each here you are
here are your tokens have a good day
dialogue two
excuse me can you tell me how I can get
a subway ticket go to the auto machine
over there I’m a newcomer here can you
show me how to use it
sure you need to $1 coins put them in
the slot and click one ticket button on
the screen it’s very easy okay but I
don’t have any coins where can I get
some you can change them at the service
center can they take a $20 bill I think
so but you need to ask them okay I think
I can handle it
thank you very much
taxi service
one
taxi get on please
you want to go please hurry I’m late I
need to be at the railway station in 20
minutes
all right miss take it easy
how does actually do you figure out the
fare according to the kilometer rate the
first three kilometers are $10 and every
kilometer extra cost you $2 oh I see
here we are miss thank you how much do I
owe you you owe me $28 that’s $30 keep
the change
thank you
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hello
hello is this taxi service center yes
sir
what can I do for you I’m going to the
airport tomorrow I want to book a taxi
okay can you tell me when you need it my
flight is at 10 o’clock in the morning
so I think the taxi should pick me up at
7:30 7:30 a.m. no problem where can the
driver find you tomorrow morning number
345 York Street by the way do I need to
pay any extra for my suitcases yes you
are charged $1 apiece
I see thank you
calling for the loft dialog one
emergency assistance may I help you I’ve
just been robbed can you help me yes are
you injured miss no I’m just scared
stay calm miss can you tell me your name
and where you are my name is Emily Davis
I’m calling from Motel 23 on Pine Street
please stay there our officers will meet
you in less than three minutes thank you
very much
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what can I do for you sir I lost my
backpack do you know when you lost it
about 20 minutes ago I think can you
still remember where you saw it last
time I put it down on that chair and
after I came back from the toilet it’s
gone okay don’t worry sir we will take
care of it now could you let me know
your name then Scott your cell number
sir seven zero eight six three five six
okay we will let you know when we find
it thanks a lot
identifying lost items dialog one
can I help you yes I got a call told me
that you found my suitcase hold on sir
what’s your name Mike Jones okay please
follow me could you tell me what’s in
your suitcase some clothes and some
important files in it as well oh and my
passport okay Mike Jones yes it’s me all
right sir you can fill out the form and
get your suitcase back now thank you
very much you are welcome dialog too
did you see my purse excuse me you lost
your purse yes it’s brown is this your
purse miss no it’s not don’t worry
can you describe your purse I’ll try to
help you it’s a leather purse in brown
and there is a logo in the center of the
surface okay I got it I’ll let you know
when we find it thank you very much
in the library dialog one
good morning morning what can I do for
you yes I’m a new student here I’d like
to know how to use the library you need
your student identification to check out
books okay and how many books am I
allowed to check out five books at a
time how long can I keep the books for
42 days including weekends don’t pass
the due day can I renew the books after
the first 42 days yes you can do it on
the library website but you can only
renew once in one semester I see thank
you you are welcome
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can I help you have you got the latest
Time magazine yes but it was checked out
oh really I’ve missed it again
it’s popular you know you want to
reserve it yes please fill out this form
and we’ll send you a note when we have
the book back thank you
in the hospital
I was one
come in and sit down what’s the trouble
doctor I had a bad cough and a sore
throat do you have a fever I don’t know
but I feel terrible first let me take
your temperature okay
don’t worry you are just having a bad
cold go home to bed and take one of
these pills every six hours you’ll be
fine soon I got it
thank you drink more water and get a
good rest I will thanks again
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hello doctor what’s wrong with you
I have a backache do you often suffer
from the backache no I never had one
before how long does it last for almost
four days let me see
well go home and get some rest in bed
it’s not a big deal can you give me some
medicine it’s really painful okay
take one pill a time and three times a
day if you still feel bad in four days
come back again thank you
in the drugstore
one
I’d like to buy a bottle of Centrum and
two toothbrushes centrum we have bottles
of 30 and 50 tablets what kind do you
want
give me two bottles of 50 and what kind
of toothbrushes do you want can I have a
look at them share I want this for two
anything else no that’ll be all
how much are they $20 Thanks dialog too
may I help you yes I need to get this
filled okay do you have a prescription
card yes here it is it will take about
10 to 15 minutes I’ll wait here okay
calling for an ambulance dialog one
look that man just fell down over there
Oh God
we need to see if he’s okay hey man
are you all right he is not responding
we need to call in ambulance
let me dial nine-one-one nine one one
how can I help you there is a man passed
out may I have your location miss Maple
Street near the church okay miss the
ambulance will be there in two minutes
please stay there we’ll find you all
right please hurry
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here is 9-1-1 can I help you yes
emergency there is a huge fire here stay
calm sir could you tell me your name and
location now my name is Smith I’m on the
corner of South Street okay how many
people in the house mr. Smith three
people someone had been passed out
please send an ambulance all right our
men will be there in three minutes
please come immediately
visiting a patient dialogues one
Betty how are you today I feel better
thanks for coming you look good
what did the doctor say he said it was a
minor operation so I think I don’t need
to be worried yes you will be fine soon
did he say when you can go home no I
should ask him later not in hurry you
should take some good rest I think so is
there anything I can do for you
yes can you ring the nurse it’s time for
another injection
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hey how are you feeling today I’m fine
thanks I brought you some flowers
thank you did you talk to your doctor
what did she say she said it was not
very serious
I can leave hospital next week that’s
good
is there anything I can do I want to go
to the toilet let me go with you
no thanks I can take care of myself okay
be careful
on the commencement dialog one
hello go into the commencement yes I
suppose you’re going there too
sure let’s go together who’s going to
make the opening speech the president of
our College who’s going to present the
diploma it’s a secret
have you given your graduation
invitation to your friends yes and I
invited my parents to come as well
dialog too
hey congratulations thanks you too
we should be proud of ourselves after
all these years slaving I wouldn’t miss
the commencement for anything yes I
agree did you pick up your robe yet yes
how about you not yet I’m going there
now okay so I’ll see you there later
sure I’ll meet you there we definitely
need to talk yes see you later see you
birthday party
dialogue 1
happy birthday you look so beautiful
tonight thank you this is for you oh you
are so sweet why not open it
sure oh it’s a cat it’s so cute
dawn I really don’t know how to thank
you I’m glad you like it
her name is Lily this is really a nice
name dialog too
happy birthday and many happy returns of
the day here’s a present for you
thank you Peter come into the dining
room we’re going to cut the cake soon
okay who’s that girl that’s Cathy she’s
pretty isn’t she she likes dancing go
and ask her to dance well I don’t know
don’t be afraid she isn’t going to bite
you who’s afraid I’m not afraid then
come on please
at the wedding ceremony
one
great so you’re here with mark I’ve been
looking all over for you
congratulations on your marriage Jane
and nice to meet you Paul thank you did
you enjoy yourself yes a grand wedding
party have you opened the gift I gave
you yes
thanks a lot Hawaii is a nice place for
the honeymoon what wedding gift did she
give you two plane tickets to Hawaii I
want to thank you as well mark I loved
the picture it’s just what we need
I’m glad you like them it’s late I think
I’ll have to go now
I’m leaving too let me give you a ride
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here is my invitation for you thank you
let me have a look your wedding will be
held on next Friday yes as you see
congratulations thank you will you come
then of course I will you are my best
friend your best friend has a request
for you what is it would you like to be
my bridesmaid oh I’m glad to I will make
good preparations for it
in the beauty salon
i won
how can I help you well I have oily skin
and there’s always small bumps here and
there on my face they are really
irritating how can I get rid of them
well I would suggest that you wash your
face often every night you should rinse
your face with lukewarm water then Pat
it dry with a clean towel make sure you
don’t rub it dry then you apply this
cream to your face
oh this cream yeah it’s pretty effective
in wiping out pore clogging dirt and oil
it rids your face of dead cells and
helps stimulate circulation dialogue to
do you know anyone who’s had plastic
surgery
you mean like breast enlargement I don’t
think that’s really necessary that’s not
the way a woman should stay attractive
why not why can’t we go back to the way
things were
cuz I don’t know but Connie you wouldn’t
do that would you darned right I would
maybe makeup would be enough come on Liz
be open-minded
I really hope surgery can wipe out the
tired feelings but what what other
people think I don’t care what other
people think I’m ready for a lift
at the barbershop
one
how would you like your hair today the
same style as usual I have a special
party to attend tonight and I’d like to
change my style what about a perm
it sounds nice here are some samples of
hairstyles what do you think about this
one
no I don’t like short hair I like this
one the wave looks beautiful and it fits
my age too very well you are not in a
hurry are you
no you can take your time oh I also want
to manicure while I’m having to perm ok
the manicurist will be right here thank
you
how much will these two cost it’s $90 in
all dialogue 2
good afternoon sir please sit here a
haircut and a shave
please how would you like your haircut
sir short on both sides not so much off
at the back okay do you want me to trim
your beard yes please
now have a look please is it all right
well I would like my hair cut shorter on
the temples do you want conditioner no
thanks but I’d like a facial massage
in the gym dialog one
hi Mary hi jack you look very healthy
do you often take exercise recently yes
I do I go to the gymnasium twice a week
that’s good for you
what do you often do at the gym there
are many apparatus such as running
machine dumbbell dynamic bicycle etc oh
that’s too much for me I want to do some
light sports for girls Yoga body
building exercise and dancing are good
choices that sounds interesting I’d like
to go and have a try don’t hesitate
anymore haha thanks for your information
you’re welcome
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I have been noticing you for quite a
time you look really strong man thank
you
I have kept taking exercise here for
almost two years two years that’s
amazing I have only been here for two
months I don’t think I can hold this on
consistently and persistently it’s
nothing difficult you need to make
yourself a plan at the beginning then
just do according to it good idea I also
want to have strong muscle like yours it
is quite attractive do you have any
advice sure the bodybuilding apparatus
are necessary for you after exercise you
need to eat food contains carbohydrate
I will do as you said okay I can’t wait
to see your progress thank you it’s very
kind of you
you are welcome
have dialogue one
hello I’m calling about the apartment
you advertised yes what kind of
apartment are you interested in I’m
interested in a one-bedroom do you have
any available yes I have one when do you
need it sometime around next week well
it’s actually a one-bedroom apartment
may I come over tomorrow to take a look
sure what time would you like to come
how about 10 a.m. good may I have your
name please my name is Blanca thanks for
calling Blanca I’ll see you tomorrow
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the apartment looks pretty decent around
120 square meters right yes what about
the surrounding area very quiet and safe
and it’s got a lot of trees and plants
that’s good is the location easily
accessible yep it’s near a bus stop hmm
well maybe we can buy this one then when
can you make a decision I’ll phone you
as soon as possible
renting an apartment dialog one
I’ve been told you might have a vacant
room yes I have a spare room would it be
okay to look at the room now would you
come here in 20 minutes
we are right here in the middle of
dinner
this apartment looks nice yes it has two
bedrooms that’s convenient how much is
the rent 2500 UN a month this apartment
is nice but I’d like to find a cheaper
one dialog too
I wonder if you can help me I’m looking
for a room yes I’ve got a small room how
much do you charge $35 a week but don’t
allow smoking okay anything else also
you can’t have visitors that’s all no
problem
can I see the room now would you mind
waiting I’m on the telephone well take
your time I’ll come back in a minute
see you
buying a car dialog one
did you go to the Auto Show yesterday
you mean the car exhibition in the
Exhibition Centre yeah it is awesome
unfortunately I was quite busy yesterday
so I did not have time for it tell me
something about it there were many
different kinds of cars of various
brands like BMW Audi and QQ those big
car companies displayed their latest
high-tech cars sounds interesting which
cards you like most I really don’t know
they’re all great actually I’m planning
to buy a car recently would you like to
come with me that’s great how about this
Sunday
that’s a deal
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oh my god there are so many cars here
which one should I choose how about that
black Honda over there the car is okay
but I don’t like the color black looks
kind of gloomy what do you think of that
red Audi it seems terrific of course it
is terrific but I’m afraid I cannot
afford it
it is too expensive oh look over there I
bet you will like that one which one
that white toyota vios over there it
looks bright and graceful yeah you are
right let’s have a test drive first
in the car rental shop
one
how much is it to rent an economy car
$19 a day or $129 a week is the mileage
limited no unlimited mileage could I
have one for tomorrow morning do you
have your driver’s license sure here it
is good now just complete this form okay
thank you
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what’s the rate for a stationwagon the
daily rate is $32 plus 39 cents per mile
good I’ll take it right now if possible
can I see your license please
of course I have my own license and an
international license that’s fine
fill out this form and let me see your
credit card please oh sorry I forgot to
take my credit card that’s okay you can
pay in cash that would be better
filling the gas dialog one
fill it up with regular please all right
any other problems I don’t know much
about it what’s your idea should I take
a look at your battery no thanks I’m in
a hurry how much is it $10 please
here you are thank you
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fill it up with premium please sure
should I check your radiator no that’s
okay how much do I owe you
that’s $10 fine
do you want your windshield cleaned okay
thank you but I don’t have enough time
please be quick
no problem how much is it it comes to
$10 too
parking fee dialog one
good afternoon good afternoon
please give your parking card to me here
you are your car has been parked here
for two hours
how much is it charged per hour five UN
per hour so I should pay 10 yuan right
exactly
here is 20 yuan 10 UN back thank you bye
bye
dialogue to
do you still have a carport yes please
head in how much is it per hour 10 UN
it’s so expensive
it’s very common here you see we are
near the station and please remember
there is a time limit for three hours
Oh a time limit this is an inequality
clause whatever you say this is our
regulation alright I think I have to
at the car beauty shop
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good morning what can I do for you good
morning there is a scratch on the
surface of my car can you help me clean
it away let me have a look first yeah I
think I can actually I think it is
better to give your car a thorough car
care is that necessary I think it looks
all right well when you take a closer
look you will see the lacquer on the
surface is slightly shedding and the
luster is lost now oh I didn’t notice
that before so I guess you are right
I’ll take a thorough car care okay then
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you’re looking unhappy what happened it
is my car yesterday my nephew
accidentally made a scratch on the
surface of my car it looks weird
oh don’t worry why not go to a car
beauty shop car beauty shop what’s that
it’s a shop where can help you renew
your car from inside out so the scratch
can be cleaned away sure it is a piece
of cake oh thank you so much I will go
there tomorrow
finding for overspeed
mogs one
excuse me sir didn’t you see the red
light oh I thought I could make a right
turn on red here no sir
the sign says no turn on red oh I guess
I didn’t see it I’m sorry sir but may I
see your driver’s license and insurance
policy please I have to give you a
ticket here they are sign here please
you can appeal to the court within 14
days this slip has all the information
you need please drive safely sir
Thank You officer dialog -
good afternoon madam good afternoon
officer would you please show me your
driving license sure here you are thank
you what’s the matter officer madam you
didn’t fasten your seat belt oh I’m
sorry I don’t know that is required yes
madam it’s required according to the
traffic regulations okay I see but could
you let me go this time I’m sorry madam
you have to pay the fine
traffic accident dialogue 1
hey you are driving too fast look at the
traffic sign it says the speed limit is
40 km/h don’t be so serious there not
many people and cars in the street we
will be fine
Hey look out stop the car oh I can’t
stop it no we just hit the man what
shall we do
let me check out how the man is oh thank
god
he is alive he is injured let’s take him
to the nearest hospital
it is my entire fault I shouldn’t have
driven so fast what is done cannot be
undone let’s go to the hospital first
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hello is this tried-and-true rent-a-car
yes it is what can I do for you this is
Matt I rented a car yesterday and I’m
afraid I have a car accident near the
Central Park sorry to hear that
are you alright I’m alright but my wife
is seriously injured will you call an
ambulance and the police okay I’ll do it
right away
but can you tell me how it happened I
ran into the guardrail when I turned to
the right
repairing cars
mogs one
hello is this Adams auto repair shop yes
it is can I help you yes please
this is mr. butter I’m calling you about
my car has it been mended yet not yet it
is being mended right now I see tell me
when can I pick it up come buy it 2
o’clock I’m sure it will be ready by
then thank you very much see you then
dialogue 2
buddy what’s up not much
but the break of my car doesn’t work
very well could you check it for me no
problem give me a second
take your time I see it is the pedals
problem what should we do with that no
big deal I’ll lubricate it okay here you
go
wow thank you so much you’re terrific
leaving and returning
I logged one
hey Jill lovely day isn’t it hey Bill
long time no see yes how are you getting
on just so-so what is the matter with
you you look a little off-color today
I’m recently very busy also very tired
so I’m very vexed and so annoying is
this work bone breaking don’t mention it
I’ll have to do some extra work and come
home late each day if there’s no future
for this company you might as well pack
your bags and try your luck somewhere
else as soon as I can I’m going to
change job dialog too
oh honey you are eventually coming back
yeah work overtime again you’re very
busy these days going out early and
coming back late every day yes it is
obvious that I have less time with you
not exactly even though you are busy you
still remember to take care about me you
are very hard to my schedule is very
flexible and I’m given a lot of freedom
I’m okay really
how about preparing dinner for me I’ve
already done it hours ago I’ve been
waiting for you
dinnertime dialogue 1
John is visiting us tonight ah good
which would you like for dinner beef
chicken or fish I feel like some fish
and chips for supper shall we dress some
salad yes it’s fine let’s get some
lettuce tomatoes and cucumbers for salad
and some of these spices garlic parsley
ginger and green onions for seasoning we
happen to have all of these we arranged
to come over to us at 6 o’clock let’s
roll up sleeves and begin to prepare for
supper did you wash your hands well not
yet I’ll be there momentarily
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is dinner ready yes come and get it
what’s good tonight
do you need some help today we’re having
Hamburg steak Wow
chicken noodle clam chowder soup it’s
really delicious spread a cloth over the
table strain the fat off before you
serve the soup I’ll be right there don’t
spill it help me set the table will you
it’s already set your father in for the
dinner he has to make a telephone call
first and let us go ahead okay
let’s eat
doing the cleaning dialog one
miss kitchens a mess we should indeed do
some cleaning have you anything else to
do nothing important
now then get about the job at once I
will go and wash out one or two rags
what a dump especially this side of the
glass is filthy if the oil blur on the
surface of the glass is too thick to
wipe off with dry cloth wet the cloth
with ether that goes for me too I’ll
bring it over by the way could you wash
the rags please throw me that ketch
please
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nice weather we’re having yes but you
see our bedroom is very untidy let’s
clean it up at once I have some business
to attend to and need to go out at once
would you mind us clearing it up tonight
I’m sorry I was engaged for a shopping
this evening some other time then please
keep your things together I’ll see to
the rest I’m really sorry for that I
cannot help you oh never mind
have you taken your dirty coat yes I’ve
heard the dirty clothes into the washing
machine just now ok you may go leave it
to me
watching TV
one
what would you like to do this evening I
haven’t thought it through it’s okay
with TV
let’s check the TV schedule to see
what’s on tonight
what are the attractions nothing at all
here are all the news what’s on
following the news a pop show on Channel
seven and there is a science fiction on
Channel five I don’t want to watch the
news let me change the entertainment
channel would you sure I do not watch
game shows for a long time
dialogue to
what channel did you watch last night
after I went to bed channel 1 I watched
an English language program pity there
was a football match on channel 2 really
that’s a shame
you ought to remind me of that this
program is a read broadcast this morning
you may watch it then well I think I
will have to what come on next I want to
see the horse racing me too
let’s watch it together
tutoring the child dialog one
when do you take your finals is it two
weeks before it did you revise the
lessons before class not yet
pick up your pace it’s getting late I
see mom I’m just going to shall we go
over your English exercises together I
can do it alone you have been working
for a whole day just go to sleep early
don’t worry about me
I’m not tired all right then where is
your exercise book I cannot find it in
your school bag I have taken it out and
put it on to the table dialog too
how did you do on your math examination
what a shame I failed in this
examination what are the reasons that
exam was not very hard as a matter of
fact I have no interest in math interest
is the best teacher I believe that it is
most important to develop your interest
that’s how I feel as well but I can’t
work up any interest in it do you think
you need to join a remedial class well
there is no other way your midterm exams
are almost here I decide to help you
from this evening what do you think of
it thanks mom you are really a great mom
time for bed
one
did you finish your homework
I have just finished and I want to watch
more TV you have to get up early
tomorrow
hurry up and go to sleep okay are you
ready for tomorrow sorry I’m going to
make it up have you set up the alarm
clock yes I set the alarm for seven
o’clock just now make sure you brush
your teeth brushing them regularly helps
to ward off tooth decay you have said
for the tenth time I won’t forget it
sweet dreams Thanks and you too dialog
too
what are you doing jack I’m playing
video games enough with your video games
it’s time to go to bed no need to go to
sleep it’s still early we’ll give you a
few minutes to play through how about
ten minutes you have to get up early
tomorrow morning and you’d better turn
in early tonight
and get a good night’s rest I see okay
it’s so hot
would you like to take a bath sounds
good
could you run me a hot bath ah I am
running the bathwater thanks dad
domestic expenses dialog one
how much money did we spend last month
no idea but I keep a record of our costs
what about the living expenses
I have never counted them won’t you let
me have a look
oh we barely made both ends meet last
month
yes our expenses are mounting up you
know the cost of everything is rising
take a squint at this they are rarely
needed yes you are right
but I thought they’re necessary at that
time we need to keep our spending in
check well I remember that we should
organize our spending so that we don’t
live beyond our means I promise I will
keep a tight rein on expenditure from
now on dialog too
yesterday I got the gas and water bills
how much is this going to cost about
$300 by what date do we have to pay this
Saturday I have to drop by the bank to
get some money how much money are you
going to draw from the bank $400
could you get more money I have no cash
on hand I’d like to buy our kids clothes
at a secondhand store all right I’ll go
with you
family pet dialogue one
son what do you want for your birthday
gift I’d like to keep a pet what pet
would you like to keep guinea pig parrot
rabbit tortoise dog or can I have a
Siberian Husky okay the Husky is
unequalled for stamina and endurance I
want to buy a little puppy I promise you
you’ll like it when you see dialog too
which of you is going to walk the dog
it’s Mary’s turn to take the dog for a
walk okay Mary please oh by the way when
was the last time you cleaned out the
dog kennel it smells to high heaven
the exact date has escaped me half month
ago maybe it needs to be well swept out
hand it over to me and the dog needs a
bath
Karl run the bath for the dog while Mary
walks it okay I’ll get ready to go and
shampoo him later shampooing them too
often is not a good idea as shampoo
tends to strip the natural oils out of
their coats then just bath the dog with
clean water
we can plan
ugh one
hey what shall we do at the weekend I
have no idea about that what about go
skiing last Saturday my colleague went
skiing at Holeman Cohen
located in Oslo this is the most famous
ski jump in Norway which is also the
biggest in the world fantastic
how was that really good they strongly
recommend that we should try it sometime
this weekend I’d like to go skiing there
but I’d like to stay at home and keep my
grandmother company I’ll go and talk
about it to her maybe she likes to go
with us together a family trip sounds
very good dialogue too
what are your plans for the weekend I
have to work overtime this weekend what
about you John this weekend with Lucy
where should I take her how about going
to the cinema I went to the cinema with
her last weekend does she like to go
shopping girls in general like to shop
for new clothes yes
she spends much of her spare time
roaming about the streets why not go
shopping with her well I think it will
have to do where are some good places
for shopping you should do some shopping
in Wong foo Jing Street and she down
street
receiving guests dialog one
who is it it’s me Mary could you buzz me
in sure come right in
Wow beautiful home you have here thank
you
how nice have you come with us let me
have your coat okay let me take off my
shoes first would you please leave your
bag here oh yeah please have your seat
shall I get a drink for you yes a cup of
tea please
fun enjoy yourself Thanks
dialogue to
hey Jack hey Mary I’m glad you could
come come on please we are all waiting
for you
is everybody here Tom’s on his way and
will be here in a moment
sit anywhere you like please okay
suppose we wait a while can i watch the
news on television of course will you
have a drink I’d like a glass of water
please there are some fruits and nuts on
the table do you like eating mango a
nice fresh mango is my favorite fruit
then have one please feel free to make
yourself at home
decorating the room dialog one
well have you bought a place on the lake
yes we’re having it decorated at the
moment is it so we’ve hired a
professional to decorate the house and
we gave them a free hand in doing our
apartment over is your house to find
repair yes the guest rooms will be
furbished with luxurious carpets and
fittings you certainly seem to have cost
a lot on the decoration of your house
yes it costs me quite some bucks
dialogue to
bill the bedroom needs doing over let me
see scrape off all the loose flakes of
paint before redecorating but I haven’t
employed an interior decorator why don’t
we let bog decorate our sitting room for
us he’s a dab hand at decorating how
could we forget him but I’ve heard that
he’s got a very busy time table this
week maybe we should wait until next
week okay and I’d like to push out new
wings of the buildings we can consider
it uh shall we redecorate the parlour
yes
maybe we can decorate a style concise
and lively
settling down in a new place dialogue
one
what day is it today it’s Thursday I’d
like to have a celebration of the
occupancy of a new home that sounds all
right we’re all steamed up to move to
our new house what about Johnny has he
moved to his new house yet yes they
established themselves in their new
house excellent we’re going to celebrate
it together how do you want to celebrate
it maybe we could celebrate by getting
loaded on champagne okay with me it’s a
deal
I’ll take care of his family dialogue
too
I’m glad you could come come in and have
a look at our new house congratulations
on your move what is the layout of this
house like your new house is certainly
out of the ordinary this is a new house
with a huge garden out back in a very
quiet area of London that’s terrific
I am jealous of you my boy friends can’t
afford a new house and no more can I you
will have your own in the future do come
to our house whenever it’s convenient
for you the garden will help to take you
out of yourself I hope your new dwelling
will bring you and yours lots of fortune
and good health Thanks
greeting and saying goodbye
dialogue 1
hi Bob how are you going not good
I failed in the exam really yes the
English exam you didn’t work hard this
term right yes I play computer games
very often do you have the chance to
take the exam one more time I think I
have I’ll call my teacher and ask him
about that okay
study by your heart you are a clever boy
I think Thanks
I need a lot of exercises wish you pass
by by dialog too
hi Judy how are you hi Lucy I’m fine and
you
fine thanks why are you here I want to
buy a gift for my father’s birthday
have you decided what to buy for him not
yet a watch is cool I think I think so
but I don’t have so much money right
what about a book good idea I’ll find a
book that I can afford okay I gotta go
see you see you later
introducing to each other dialogue one
hi Bridget how are you hi Lena I’m fine
thanks I don’t think you have met my
friends who are yet she is from China
let me introduce you to each other
Lena this is su ha su ha this is Lena hi
I am Lena
nice to meet you hi Lena I am su ha nice
to meet you
I have been to China before it is pretty
awesome I am crazy about Chinese cuisine
yeah it is a huge country both Bridget
and I were volunteers of Olympics and
after that we became good friends that’s
cool
check this out Nihal washer Lena that’s
amazing Thanks
I got to hang out with my friends now I
think I see them over there dialogue 2
hi Li hua how are you fine thanks it’s
difficult to see you in the park uh-huh
well my sister came to my house I have
to take care of her your sister is she
here yes
Li Mei come here please this is my best
friend Mary hello Mary nice to meet you
nice to meet you too how old are you I’m
two years younger than my sister I’m 16
so you came here to your sister’s house
for a holiday yes it’s a very long
holiday okay I have to go bye li hua and
Li Mei
inviting others
dialogue 1
I’d like to take you for dinner it’s my
treat great thank you what do you feel
like how about Chinese food
great when is it convenient for you any
weekend will do how about this coming
Sunday evening sounds fantastic
will you pick me up at my house no
problem is 7 on the nose alright that
will be fine see you then see you then
dialogue 2
how about going out for a bite I’d
better not
oh come on let’s go well I guess I’ll
stay home I still have work to do I need
to finish my report before Monday
where are you now just started but you
can catch up at the weekend I know this
restaurant serves nice beef and the
service is good too okay I’ll go I need
to take a break anyway I’ll get my coat
arranging an appointment dialog one
hello Peter this is John I’m calling to
see if you would like to have lunch
tomorrow hello John I’m sorry but
tomorrow isn’t very convenient for me oh
I see perhaps we can make it later what
about the day after tomorrow that would
be better is 12 o’clock okay for you
perfect so where are we going what about
the restaurant around the corner the pie
there is impressive it sounds lovely
where shall we meet
I think we could meet at the door got it
twelve at the door right exactly
dialogue to
are you free tomorrow evening yes I am
free what’s up we’re going to throw a
birthday party and I wonder if you could
come great I’d like to come what time
does the birthday party start people
should be coming around 6:00 p.m. when
does the party end around 1:00 a.m. in
the morning that sounds good
where do you live 25:37 East 32nd Avenue
okay I’ll call you if I get lost and by
the way can I bring anything sure no
problem
well would you like to bring a pie or
cake sure I can make an apple pie it’s
my specialty
apology and responses
one
excuse me I think I booked a room with a
nice view to the beach but the room I
stay is facing a wall may I knew your
name
I am mr. Chen hold on a second I am
checking the reservation
I have your reservation of a room with a
fine view of the beach I think it is
undoubtedly our fault
please accept my apologies I accept your
apology
is there any room in which I can enjoy
the eyesight of the beach I am afraid
that all the rooms with view to the
beach have been booked that is really
disappointing I am sorry about that it
doesn’t matter
dialogue 2
I apologize for stamping on your foot I
didn’t do it on purpose
it is really crowded here I beg your
pardon you didn’t hurt me at all don’t
worry about it please don’t be angry
about my foolish behavior I can’t
believe that I smeared your white shoes
here is some paper handkerchief here you
go thank you
where are you going dong den sorry I
didn’t catch you
will you please kindly repeat it sure
dong dong I got it I’m getting off one
step ahead nice talking to you me too
thankfulness and responses dialogue one
you look very nice today Mary thank you
is that a new dress it is very pretty
yes I just got it the other day when
shopping with my mom like blue suit see
very well it matches your eyes
Thanks I like it very much I am thinking
about buying a pair of sandals to go
with it what colors you think will go
well maybe white will look very good
thank you for your suggestion not at all
are you interested in shopping with me
on Saturday thanks for inviting me
I’d love to you are welcome
dialogue to
John I have read your article I think it
is pretty good thank you but I suggest
that you change the title into a more
interesting one a better title will
attract the reader’s attention and
provoke their interests thanks for your
comments and directions I will work on
it what do you think will be better what
about how to stay healthy without pills
it sounds great
thank you for your help the pleasure is
mine I am sure you will become a
distinguished writer with your
masterpieces
congratulating others
dialogue 1
John told me you were promoted to be the
manager of advertisement department yes
I got the notice last week
congratulations on your promotion
now all the efforts pay off thank you
very much I knew you would come out
successfully someday you have that
ability of leadership in you oh you
flatter me it is very kind of you you
are welcome
actually there are many new
responsibilities on my shoulders now I’m
just learning the Rope your comments and
directions are welcome don’t be so
courteous
dialogue to
congratulations on the birth of your
child thank you it’s a boy you must be
excited now of course it has been my
dream for years does he have a name
they named him Robert I named my baby
small potato good name for a boy and you
seems to pick up quickly
yes he’s natural labour
holiday wishes dialog one
Merry Christmas Merry Christmas
please convey my best wishes to your
parents thank you the same are you doing
anything special I’m going to a party
tomorrow night
want to come great I’d like to come
thank you for inviting me
when will the party start you are
welcome
around 6 o’clock see you then see you
then dialog too
happy spring festival happy spring
festival it is a traditional Chinese
holiday right what do you always do on
spring festivals we spend the holiday
with family traditionally but since I am
in America now I will celebrate it with
some friends we are going to make some
dumplings would you like to come great
I love dumplings sure I will be there
and it will be great if you dress in red
it is the propitious color in China
really I never know that thank you for
telling me I wish you all the best thank
you I wish you the very best of luck
asking for help dialog one
excuse me I have a favor to ask you
sure what is it I am wondering if there
is any good restaurant around oh yes
there is a noodle shop could you show me
the way to it go down to the corner and
turn right go straight ahead until you
come to a traffic light turn left there
it’s the second or third house on your
right it is easy to find you can’t miss
it
thank you for your help you have done me
a great favor no bother and the seafood
noodle there is amazing you should give
it a shot
thank you for your recommendation I will
try
dialogue to
may I ask you a favor tell me what you
need
may I borrow your car tomorrow sorry I
can’t my car is broken and under repair
sorry that I can’t help it’s okay
I will ask others you could take a
chance with John he has a car too
he might be willing to lend thank you I
will call him later sorry
tell me if there is anything I can do
for you I will thank you
agreement and disagreement dialogue one
good morning miss Wong good morning mr.
gates
find day why don’t we go to the cinema
that’s a good idea but I have something
important to do right now oh what a pity
what about tomorrow there will be a new
film on show Harry Potter 6 yes it is
what do you think of it I’m looking
forward to see it it’s very worthwhile
to see you are right but when and where
shall we meet
what about 8:00 tomorrow morning at the
capital cinema ok see you tomorrow
see you dialogue 2
be do you have time tonight yes of
course
look see has invited me to his birthday
party do you want to go with me I’d love
to I think we should bring him a gift I
can’t agree with you anymore what do you
think what does he like what about a
bottle of wine maybe not he doesn’t
drink how about a DVD version of Slumdog
Millionaire
that’s his favorite movie sounds awesome
let’s go to the DVD store now sure
suggestions and opinions
dialogue 1
you’re from New York aren’t you yes
that’s right what do you suggest I
should see in New York well how about
the Museum of Modern Art now I don’t
like museums they are boring why don’t
you go to see the Empire State Building
ah that sounds interesting
dialogue to
you are not looking happy what’s the
matter oh nothing special I’m just a bit
tired with the job with everything with
everybody with all this a good
suggestion for you you need a holiday it
wasn’t always like this you know what do
you mean well I mean we always do the
same thing there’s no variety in our
lives you need a holiday that’s what the
matter is
certainly perhaps
ordering takeaway dialog one
Longway 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 a fancy and 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
dialogue to
hello is that Chinese takeaway
restaurant yes would you like to have an
order sir do you have fried rice yes
they have young child fried 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
reserving a table dialog one
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 ok we are looking
forward to seeing you
dialogue to
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 see 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
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
the Chinese food please what’s your
favorite we have situated 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 Quan dong food please
okay here is the menu I’ll take some
specialties of the house
dialogue to
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
ordering drinks dialog one
would you like something to drink
i order a glass of tea we serve mulan
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
dialogue to
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
serving the dishes dialogue one
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 dialog
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
service at the table
one
jack is there any coffee in the
coffeepot
I’m afraid not wait please
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 sit 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
giving assessment dialogue one
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 death 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
dialog -
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
arranging a banquet
one
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 dialog
too
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
at the cafe dialog one
does your coffee shop open now yes will
you have a coffee
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
dialogue to
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
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
Pam 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
dialogue to
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
at the fast food shop dialog one
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
dialogue to
it’s our turn give me a cheeseburger
large fries and a loaf of sliced bread
which would you like for bread whites 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 up separate bills
I’ll pick up the tab it’s my treat here
is your change
hope to see you again
paying the bill dialog one
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
517 yon 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 dialogue two
could I have the bill please okay is
everything to your satisfaction yes do I
pay you or the cashier those 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
in the supermarket dialog one
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
dialog too
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
in the fleamarket dialogue one
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
dialogue to
can I help you sir yes but may I have a
look first you had 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 its of
exquisite workmanship how much is it the
price is marked 200 yuan I’ll take it
in the jewelry store
one
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
dialogue to
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 carats 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
in the make up store dialog one
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
dial up to
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
in the clothes store dialog one
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
dialogue to
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
in the shoes and cap store dialog one
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 dialog too
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 okay
I’ll try go ahead
in the RT craft store
a log one
are you being served sir I’d like to buy
a medium-sized clothes on 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 un 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
dialogue to
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
hello preference
one
welcome to our shop what do you need
address 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 a 10% off
okay I’ll take it
dialogue 2
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 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
sizes and inches dialogue one
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
dialogue to
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
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 stores 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 dialogue two
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