46 Social Conversations in English
greeting familiar face
dialogue 1
hello Kate overtime again are you yes
I’ve got to if I want to get a pay raise
how are things going everything is all
right yes not too bad thanks and you I’m
doing good thank you
how’s jack oh he’s all right but busy as
usual maybe we could have it together
sometime sounds like a great idea
you are the boss okay I’ll call you
dialogue to
hi long time no see you haven’t been
sick have you no I’ve been in America
for the past month how nice
where were you exactly LA I got back
yesterday
have you changed jobs no I’ve been
visiting some relatives there that’s
nice
what are you going about now nothing
much same as ever
meeting new neighbor
dialogue 1
nice to meet you I am Lisa your new
neighbor
nice to meet you too I am David where
are you from Lisa I am from China China
is a good place how do you like America
I like it very much it’s a good place to
are you used to the life and the weather
in America frankly speaking not yet no
problem it’s a matter of time
oh how time flies it’s time for me to
pick up my little girl thanks for your
time see you next time see you if you
have any difficulty please don’t
hesitate to let me know
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nice to meet you I am your new neighbor
nice to meet you your face looks
familiar to me
let me see oh you are Kate the youngest
daughter of Green yes I am may I have
your name my name is Jack Chen oh you
are the best friend of my father
exactly I have heard a lot about you I
hope it’s not the bad things about me
how was your father he is so fine send
my best wishes to him thank you very
much
meeting accidentally
dialogue 1
jack is this Jack isn’t it
well well John fancy meeting you here
small world isn’t it yes what are you
doing here on business
I’m here on holiday with my wife and you
so am i only yourself no the whole
family they are over there
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I can’t imagine meeting you here me too
so how’s the family
oh you didn’t know my parents got
divorced they got divorced yeah my dad’s
shacking up with a young woman she’s
almost 20 years younger than him she’s
just a little older than me oh that’s
terrible I am so sorry to hear this news
I know
it’s ugly
chatting up others
dialogue 1
nice day isn’t it yes very good what’s
the weather like in London just now it’s
like in London warm and sunny does it
usually rain a lot in London I suppose
so we’d get a lot of rain but we also
get good weather Beijing can be very hot
in summer
I prefer autumn yes I like autumn and
spring too
dialogue to
hi may I have the pleasure of buying you
a drink okay thank you how do you like
vodka I’m afraid it’s too strong for me
then I suggest you have a taste of
Shanghai cocktail that’s a good idea
there is a floor show in our lobby bar
would you like to see it sure let’s go
introducing others
dialogue 1
Jack have you met Lisa no I haven’t oh
then let me introduce you to her right
now
Lisa this is my friend Jack nice to see
you jack how do you do miss Lisa glad to
meet you too
I’ve spoken with you on the phone yes I
remember
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I’d like to introduce you to my friends
Mike Mike this is mr. Smith hello Mike
nice to meet you this is my wife nice to
meet you sir and a pleasure to meet you
too mrs. Smith thank you it’s nice to
meet your acquaintance have we met
before no I don’t think so
self-introduction
dialogue 1
can I help you yes I’ve come to apply
for the position as an office secretary
I’m Smith the clerk of human resources
department what’s your name my name is
Wang Fang mr. Smith how do you do
nice to meet you miss Wang we have
received your letter in answer to our
advertisement I would like to talk with
you regarding your qualification for
this interview I’m very happy that I am
qualified for this interview now talk
something about yourself please
well my name is wang fung w ang wang and
f ing fung i was born on May 17th 1982
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I believe you’re mr. Smith aren’t you
yes I am how do you do my name is Jack
I’m glad to be here how do you do jack
it’s nice to meet you may I introduce
myself my name is Alice how do you do
miss Alice I’m glad to meet you
how do you do it’s my pleasure to meet
you
same here
complimenting others
dialogue 1
good morning John jogging again yeah
would you like to join me okay hey look
what a beautiful sweater you have do you
think it looks good on me yes it goes
beautifully with your pants you won’t
believe it but it is really cheap I wish
I could find one just like it you look
young for your age you’re the only one
who has said that
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I like your new coat do you think it
fits me yes it looks terrific you look
nice I bought it at half price you are a
good bargain er I like the color of your
tie - thanks you flatter me
it wasn’t very expensive either that’s
amazing it sure looks expensive you have
made a good choice thank you for saying
so
refusing others
dialogue 1
can I see you our parents sometime
tomorrow sorry they are too busy these
days how about this weekend sorry but
that’s taken two when would they be free
well I’d rather not if you don’t mind
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what do you plan to do on Sunday morning
nothing special
how about going to English corner with
me
I don’t want to go and that’s that why
not go with me you know I’m poor at
English especially oral English that’s
why you should go there if you don’t
dare to speak English
owing to being afraid of making mistakes
you simply will never master English
festival greetings
dialogue 1
Merry Christmas the same to you are you
doing anything special we’re having some
friends over in the evening what are you
doing oh I’m just going to take it easy
that’s a good idea
let’s sing okay what is your favorite
Christmas song do you mean Christmas
Carol yep
my favorite one is jingle bells
I hate jingle bells I preferred the
little drummer boy song but that’s not
really a Christmas Carol
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have a nice Thanksgiving the same to you
are you going anywhere
I thought about going to my sister’s
good the holiday is a time of family
reunion how about you oh I’ll probably
just stay at home enjoy yourself you two
have a mid full Thanksgiving
borrowing money and things
dialogue 1
will you do me a favor what can I do for
you would you mind if I borrowed your
car
well when exactly next weekend I’m sorry
but it wouldn’t be possible Monday or
Tuesday of next week yes I guess that
would be all right
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why are you still here I fetch my wallet
but I don’t know where it is
take it easy in your memory where did
you see it last time maybe I forgot it
at home could you lend me 100 UN I need
to go home by taxi of course is that
enough
yes that’s very kind of you don’t
mention it I have something urgent and I
have to go in a hurry mind how you go I
will
offering help
dialogue 1
good morning I wonder if you could help
me certainly sir
what can I do for you I need to send
effects and use the Internet sorry sir
would you repeat that yes I need to send
effects and use the Internet
ah you can do that in our business
centre it’s on the second floor Thanks
is it open now yes it is
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you look worried what’s the problem the
copy machine doesn’t work and my printer
is broken either
what a pity is there anything I can do
for you can you print it for me of
course no problem how many do you need
ten copies okay
just five minutes thank you very much
for helping me don’t mention it
making an apology
dialogue 1
I’m terribly sorry I really shouldn’t
say those words yesterday you don’t have
to apologize
I don’t know why I lost my temper and
said so many stupid things
it was my mistake in the first place
I hope you’ll forgive me for the mistake
even if it was your mistake
I shouldn’t have behaved like that
please don’t I’ll be more focused from
now on so you won’t take offense at what
I said yesterday actually I never did
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hey Bob I know you will come is
everything all right I’m sorry I don’t
have the videotape ready that’s okay I
won’t need it until next Friday I’m
sorry you have to make another trip
really that is fine if you can have it
by next Thursday everything will be good
I think everything is going to turn out
really good I hope you will be really
pleased with the final tape yes I’m sure
I will be thanks for your help
expressing thanks
dialogue 1
will it work again yes just have a try I
really don’t know how to thank you I’m
glad I was able to help it’s very kind
of you don’t mention it
it was the least I could do if there’s
ever anything I can do for you don’t
hesitate to let me know thank you I will
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I got the job he recommended me last
week that’s great congratulations I
really don’t know how I can thank you
enough oh it’s my pleasure after all you
are very qualified for the position
thank you very much indeed
you helped me rebuild my self-confidence
don’t mention it you’ve always been good
what do you say we go out to celebrate
that would be great
saying goodbye
dialogue 1
I’d like to say goodbye to everyone when
are you off I’m flying home on Sunday
afternoon well goodbye see you soon
please don’t forget to say goodbye to
the rest of the family for me thanks and
say hello to your family
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I just dropped in to say goodbye what
time are you leaving I’m going to try to
leave by 10:00 take care and give my
best wishes to your parents I will hope
to see you again next year don’t forget
to call us if you’re in London I will
goodbye
asking for directions
dialogue 1
excuse me can you direct me to the toy
department please it’s on the seventh
floor as you get off the elevator you’ll
see it on your left can you direct me to
the elevator
sure go straight ahead and you’ll walk
into it thank you you’re welcome
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excuse me could you please tell me how
to get to the railway station turn left
at the first light will it take me long
to get there
no it’s not far at all do I need to take
a bus well it depends you can walk there
if you are not in a hurry otherwise you
can take a number 10 bus thank you don’t
mention it
making and receiving a call dialog one
hello can I speak to Mary please hold on
please
thank you hello this is Mary who’s that
hi Mary
this is Lily I’m calling to ask you if
you’d like to see the movie tonight I’d
be glad to
well I’m going to meet you outside the
cinema at 8 p.m. it’s a deal
dialogue - hello good morning John hello
who is that speaking it’s Jane I’m so
sorry that I made such an early phone
call it’s nothing what’s wrong did you
get my note yes I just got it I’ll think
it over and call you back fine
see you later goodbye
not getting the person dialog one hello
3 3 to 4 4 0 oh hello Sally this is will
here could I speak to Jim please I’m
afraid he’s not in at the moment he went
out about an hour ago and he’s not back
yet any idea when he might be back well
he shouldn’t be long he said he was just
going to get some paint but I wouldn’t
be surprised if he stopped off at the
pub on the way back well I’ll try again
later
alright goodbye goodbye dialog - hello
hello is this four four seven four seven
one six I’d like to speak to Mr Wong
please I’m sorry
mr. Wong is out right now may I know
when he’ll be back
I don’t know but he will certainly be
back for lunch can I take a message for
him thank you please tell him to be at
the airport one hour earlier before the
departure time tomorrow afternoon very
good I’ll let him know as soon as he
comes back but may I have your name
please
this is lien Ming thank you bye goodbye
putting the call through dialogue one
hello
dodge automobiles how may I direct your
call
could I have extension two three nine
please well please hold on okay thank
you I’m sorry the numbers engaged would
you care to wait please
for how long in a minute or two dialogue
- hello I’d like the extension four one
three zero please sorry the number is
busy now will you please hold the line
no I’ll try again later
good luck hello extension four one three
zero would you put me through again
please okay the line is free just a
moment well it’s ringing go ahead please
ending the call
dialogue 1 hello I wish to speak to
Linda this is Linda speaking this is
Mary Mary I recognized your voice right
away I’m glad you called me Linda listen
um I’m calling to ask you some questions
about Jim you know him don’t you sure
why are you asking about him well I want
to get a part-time job at his store
oh well Jim’s a nice guy I mean he’ll
give you decent hours a decent wage and
plenty of breaks well I suppose so but
Oh somebody’s at the door I’ll call you
back later bye bye dialog - that’s a
terrific story
oh sorry Mary I’d better go now is the
boss coming by yeah and I have to finish
this report by 3:00 can we continue
after that sorry I’m afraid I can’t talk
long I will have to go to a meeting
after 3:00 okay
I’ll let you get back to your work I’ll
call you again later okay okay let’s
call it a day and we will continue
tomorrow
visiting someone in the hospital
dialogue 1
hi May I’m coming I didn’t see you at
work this morning are you all right oh
I’ve got a bad cold my head is dizzy and
my nose is running oh I’m so sorry to
hear that have you seen a doctor or
taken any medicine as a matter of fact I
have the doctor said it’ll go away after
a day or two he’s prescribed me some
tablets are you feeling better yes it
helps me but I just have to wait and let
my system do the work do you need
anything
grocery oh no I’m fine my refrigerator
is piled up with food but if it’s not
too much trouble for you I’d like
something to read sure I’ll get it for
you
books or magazines I’d like both
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hello Ms Brown I hope you’re feeling
better today oh yes thank you I’m
feeling much better now
I think the fevers almost gone that’s
good and you’re looking well by the way
how do you find the hospital here both
the doctors and nurses are very nice
good to know that are you allowed to
have some fruit I’ve brought you some
oranges that’s very kind of you thank
you very much is there anything I can do
for you no I don’t think so thank you
alright I’d better not stay too long you
need more rest I’ll come again tomorrow
please don’t I’m much better now I know
you are very busy if you need anything
please let me know I will thank you for
coming and for the oranges too don’t
mention it good bye and take care of
yourself bye bye
paying a private visit dialog 1 hi bill
I’m so glad to see you how are you doing
fine I miss you so much Uncle Jim me too
we haven’t seen each other for years
have we yes it’s been three years now
how time flies now you are a young man
out of a little boy house aunt Deborah
couldn’t be better
how are your parents doing not bad they
plan to visit you next year
really I’ll be so excited to see them
make yourself at home
let me make some tea for you okay thank
you Uncle Jim dialog - coming hello I’m
mrs. Chen this is my husband we moved
into this neighborhood last week nice to
meet you mr. and mrs. Chen come in
please have a seat would you like some
coffee no thanks we’ll just stay for a
minute well what can I do for you then
we’re having a party this Friday evening
at our place and we’d like you and your
family to join us oh I’d like to but I’m
not sure about my husband’s schedule he
always works overtime the party will
begin at 5:30 p.m. and will probably
last for three or four hours why don’t
you give me your telephone number I’ll
call you tomorrow and let you know
please do this is our phone number we
live just across the street do you need
any help preparing for the party mrs.
Chen I’m free every afternoon that’s
very nice of you but won’t it be too
troublesome for you no no trouble at all
what time is good
how about 4:00 p.m. I’ll be there
treating someone at home dialog one are
you the guest to join the garden party
yes I’m from Los Angeles the reception
desk is in the best view of building two
let me check your things for you thank
you
does the party begin at 10 o’clock yes
sir you still have 40 minutes to prepare
something else the garden here is
beautiful and ancient yes and it is
well-kept - it really has a charm of its
own a party in the open gives a greater
sense of freedom than one held in the
room I wish you a good time thanks a lot
dialog - everything is ready please come
to the dining room
wow what a marvelous table you’ve got
here I’ve long heard Chinese dishes are
well known all over the world for their
color aroma and taste I hope you like my
cooking I think you are not only a good
teacher but also a good cook
thanks for the compliment let’s begin
with chicken which will bring luck to
the guests
according to Chinese table culture it
sounds interesting now that I’ll eat
more please help yourself to it thanks I
like fried kidney best among Chinese
food have a try of it well really
unusual the fried kidney is quite tender
and delicious birthday party dialog one
happy birthday Alice many happy returns
of the day here’s a present for you
thank you Peter
come into the dining room I’m going to
cut the cake soon have some sandwiches
Thanks
who’s that girl
that’s Joan she’s pretty isn’t she she
likes to dance 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
at all would you invite her to dance
with you
just a piece of cake dialogue to look
someone is celebrating his birthday yeah
in America 21 is the age when you’re
allowed to drink so many guys celebrate
it in bars what did you do to celebrate
your birthday in China nowadays it’s no
difference from America you can see many
birthday parties but in old times we
have traditional ways to celebrate it oh
really
anything special we cook long-lived
noodles and for aged people we prepare
longevity peaches for blessing Wow
longevity peaches what’s that they are
made of wheat flour and they look like
real peaches
baby party
dialogue 1 I’ve been meaning to ask why
we have the party before the baby comes
because the mother-to-be has more energy
before the baby’s birth when are you due
by the end of next month I’ll be free
then do you have any name picked out no
I haven’t got any idea are you hoping
for a boy or a girl I’m expecting a boy
well let’s make a toast to the
mother-to-be hope her dream will come
true and have a healthy and bouncing
baby dialogue 2 these toys are lovely
open this one ok a stroller
it’s from Wendy this one will fit for
all your babies but we’re only going to
have one child you’ll change your mind
after you have the first one look there
are more presents let me open these Oh a
baby sleep monitor system I love it
really this is from my wife and mean I
thought it would be helpful
I was holding off on buying this until
after the shower
well now you can spend that money on
something else this is from ting ting oh
she shouldn’t have
housewarming party dialog one I want to
invite you to a party at our new house
and new house
really yes we’ve moved that’s why we’re
giving the housewarming party can you
come well that depends
when will it be this Saturday evening at
8:00 p.m. well I’m going away on Sunday
morning very early will the party go on
very late until 2 in the next morning
but you don’t have to stay that long
what about it alright I’ll come but I’d
like to bring a present for your new
house nothing I mean don’t bring
anything it is unnecessary dialog -
you’ve got a very nice house really come
on in our new house doesn’t feel like a
home yet
well it’s good enough now let’s take a
tour of the house I could hardly wait to
have a look Wow
your home is very beautiful thank you
for saying so how big is the apartment
about 100 square metres how do you like
the neighborhood we just moved into this
neighborhood a few days ago so far so
good
it’s so quiet and peaceful here and the
air is fresh and cool
dancing invitation dialogue one hello
hello this is Mike Mike nice to hear
from you
unformed ball and could you come to the
party I’ll be glad to when is it due
this Saturday evening how do I make
preparations for it the hood robe or
cloak anything you like just try to make
others can’t recognize you okay will the
party go on very late until 2:00 in the
morning but you don’t have to stay that
long dialog to whom are you going to
invite to the party well I’m certainly
going to invite Maryann Susan yes of
course and are you going to invite Tom
no I don’t think so
he doesn’t like parties you’re wrong
last night he dated his girlfriend and
attended a party really maybe he had no
way out you were just kidding he often
enjoys a party it’s up to you
inviting someone to the bar dialog one
we’re having a party in our bar tomorrow
evening come to the party you’ll enjoy
it I’m not sure if I’m free tomorrow if
I am free I will go to join you it will
be really interesting there should be
food drinks and music well just wait a
moment let me check my schedule and I
will tell you later don’t forget to
bring your girlfriend’s I’m sorry to
tell you we have broke since I was ill
then it’s really good for you to come we
may meet beautiful girls there huh okay
see you tomorrow evening dialog -
there’s lots of bars in ho hi it’s
really nice yes I knew this would be a
good place for a cool beer let’s find a
good one how about that one over there
it’s got a really good view of the lake
looks good to me let’s try it let’s go
drinking in the bar dialog 1 this is my
first time being in a bar how do you
like this place sure I love this place
especially the decoration yeah what
would you like orange juice will be fine
for me
bartender orange juice for this lady and
iced beer for me please
Oh fresh juice I love it let me help you
to hold the drink thank you
dialog - I thought you could have a
drink
but I don’t like drinking alcohol it
makes my face turn red so what do you
usually drink when you go out tea and
juice are both fine with me but you are
in a pub right now all the girls here
know how to drink alcohol you have to
learn why do I have to learn I don’t
like it at all because if you refuse to
drink people will think you are too
conservative so in your opinion I should
have a drink right at least get used to
it and better to have a couple of
glasses all right I will try
dinner invitation dialog one let’s meet
for lunch
around midday good idea we can try the
new pizza restaurant yes let’s try it
I’ve heard that it’s really good okay
I’ll see you there just after 12:00 what
would you like it’s up to you how about
pizza pizza is good but I prefer
spaghetti dialogue - have you ever tried
the Chinese restaurants at the corner
yeah really what do you think of it
excellent I like Chinese food very much
so do i I like Chinese dumplings
you mean jelsa yes I like it very much
they’re dumplings taste very good I’m
watering now let’s go there for lunch
deal
shopping in the mall
dialogue 1
may I see some hats please what size do
you take I’m sorry I don’t know let me
measure you your size is 6 what color
would you like brown please here are
some nice brown hats try this hat on
it’s a very good one yes I like this one
it goes very well with my coat how much
is it it’s ten dollars would you like to
take it yes I’m glad to take it do you
want me to put it in a box
no thank you I’d like to put it on now
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can I help you yes I’m looking for a
watch for me I see what price are you
interested in the price doesn’t matter
but it must be a gold watch and
automatic hmm something like this
perhaps it’s one of our best watches
meet in Switzerland fully automatic with
a calendar it’s nice but haven’t you got
anything better better better than this
well we have some Rolexes probably the
best watch in the world would you show
me one please yes would you wait here
for a moment please
okay
shopping in the supermarket
dialogue 1
can you tell me where the ingredients to
make Chinese food are I will show you
follow me that is good of you what do
you want I’m after things to stuff
dumplings with like Chinese cabbage bean
sprouts that sort of thing I also need
some soya sauce and vinegar the
vegetables are over there and the
flavorings are here where’s the meat
counter over there
dialogue to
may I see your ID sorry I left at home
do you have anything with your age on
his driving license okay yes
show me please here it is well it’s ten
dollars in all cash or card card here
you are please input your password okay
haircut and facial
dialogue 1
good morning sir take a seat please
thank you I like to have my hair cut how
do you want it
just a trim and cut the sides fairly
short but not so much at the back
nothing off the top well a little off
the top how about the front leave that
as it is
would you like a shave or shampoo no
thanks
I can do all these things by myself
dialogue to
good afternoon ma’am what can I do for
you
that afternoon I want a facial would you
like a complete service what does that
include well it includes a thorough
cleansing invigorating the skin removing
the dead cells a massage and a hydrating
mask that’s exactly what I want how long
does it take it takes one hour and a
half it costs you 100 yuan altogether if
you want to make up another 10 yuan will
do good I’ll take the facial with makeup
taking a taxi
dialogue 1
hey taxi good afternoon madam get in
please - the first elementary school
please okay bad luck the bus is still
not coming the traffic here is really
terrible do you want to pick up your kid
from school yes I am in a hurry no
problem I’m going to take a shortcut
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drive me to Kennedy Airport please I’m
sorry
my car is taken where is the next taxi
stand not far away it’s over there
then take me there please but I’m just
waiting for someone you’d better walk
there sorry for that
parking problems
dialogue 1
you can’t park here you’ll get a ticket
parking in this business area is a
nightmare
let’s look for a parking lot we have to
there’s one right over there and $10 an
hour sheer robbery well do stop whining
let’s go and get the parking ticket
dialogue to
may I park my car here sorry that’s not
allowed this is the private parking
place only is there a parking lot near
here
yes there is a parking lot just over
there there are many free parking spaces
there you can save money on parking
there can I find a parking space there
it’s hard to say just try your luck
thank you very much you are welcome
being fined
dialogue 1
please show your ticket here it is I’m
sorry to tell you that your ticket is
outdated oh it’s impossible I will give
you a ticket could you please not give
me a ticket as a student I have no much
money sorry this is my duty how much do
I have to pay the fine 21 well here you
are
dialogue to
is this your car yes what’s wrong
it’s illegally parked do you see the red
line yes but I just parked here for a
few minutes it’s still against the law
so now what I’m going to write you a
ticket please good man let me go
covering for someone
dialogue 1
kite today I have reception duties and
I’m really busy will you help me out
what do you want me to do I need you to
cover for me at noon I have to go out on
an errand okay I’ll cover for you but
you have to substitute for me this
Friday morning my mother will be coming
to see me and I have to go to the
airport to pick her up let me see I will
be free that day it’s okay with me
great it’s a deal thanks a lot I owe it
to you
I won’t forget it oh come on it’s a fair
deal
dialogue to
hello is that Sofia yes it is
who is that it is Lucy where are you now
why isn’t the area code that of Beijing
I’m in Chengdu now I planned to go back
to Beijing however the plane is not
going to take off because of the heavy
fog so I will arrive till this evening
I remembered that you would get night
shift today that is the reason that I’d
like to know if you could cover for me
sure that’s okay thank you very much you
are welcome
asking for leave
dialogue 1
may I have a word with you director
certainly what’s going on I am going to
my hometown this weekend how long will
you be off work ten days it is really a
long time but what for
I want to prepare my wedding although we
are very busy these days it is a special
occasion
you have it that’s very kind of you
thanks a lot
don’t mention it congratulations but
just make sure to turn in all the
necessary paperwork to ensure there are
no problems with the day’s you want to
take off
dialogue to
hello mr. Compton hi Susan what can I do
for you I’d like to take this Thursday
off if that’s all right with you may I
know the reason you know we are really
busy this week John sister is getting
married this Thursday aren’t you
scheduled to be on call yes but I
switched with Mary on Monday you know
she was ill that day so I have to oh I
see let me take a look well that’s no
problem Susan you don’t need to come to
work on Thursday I really appreciate it
mr. Compton
making business appointment
dialogue 1
hello mr. hammers office this is Cindy
hello Cindy
this is mr. Wang from ABC company I’d
like to make an appointment with mr.
hammer this week what time is he
available
well he is keeping busy this week what
would you like to talk to him about
about the technical cooperation oh I see
this is very important let me check his
schedule and see if he can arrange some
time thank you
when do you have free time any day is
fine for me then shall we arrange the
time on Thursday morning for mr. hammer
we’ll be in the office for the whole
morning that works for me see you then
dialogue to
hi Nick nice to hear from you
hi mark I’m calling to ask you about the
weather they’re not good I’m afraid
that’s a pity because I’m planning to
travel there next week I’ve got a
meeting with a customer in your area on
Tuesday of next week really well you’ll
come by to see us while you’re there I
hope that’s what I’m going to talking
about I hope we could arrange to meet up
after that that sounds good
when do you plan on seeing me could be
either Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday
morning okay well it would be best for
me if you could come to see me on the
Wednesday morning okay I will try my
best I will call you to confirm when I
get into town great talk to you then
changing an appointment
dialogue 1
I’m sorry to tell you that I have to
cancel our appointment what happened I
must meet someone at the airport this
afternoon I’m sorry to hear that
shall we meet tomorrow afternoon let me
see oh I have another appointment that
afternoon then how about tomorrow
morning sorry I will attend a meeting
tomorrow morning
it seems you won’t see me in this week
huh
oh come on you misunderstood me I’m
really busy this week what do you say if
I call you as soon as I’m free all right
you’d better call me soon
dialogue to
hello hello is this mr. will yes this is
Smith I wonder if our meeting could be
put back a day or so oh let me see would
it be possible to postpone our meeting
until Wednesday yes sure
would 2:30 p.m. be convenient for you
yes 2:30 p.m. is fine thank you very
much
goodbye mr. will I will see you in your
office on Wednesday afternoon I will be
there waiting for you
keeping appointment
dialogue 1
hello mr. Buffett hello young man
you are so punctual you are flattering
being on time is the soul of business
what’s more I’m meeting such a big shot
like you well anyway I like my guests to
be punctual please have a seat thank you
so what’s the purpose of your visit here
I’m here to discuss with you about
several questions on monetary
cooperation in East Asia
I think the cooperation will be
profitable well give your reasons
dialogue to
Lucy I’m afraid you have to wait a
moment when can you get to I will be
about 15 minutes late
the car is jammed before it comes to the
crossroads I guess there isn’t much we
can do about it I’m really sorry you can
begin now don’t wait for me
all right take it easy and drive slowly
welcoming someone at the airports
dialogue 1
when will you be arriving in Los Angeles
mr. Jones Tuesday at 3 p.m. what flight
United 603 all right Star Jones I’ll
meet your plane would you I’d appreciate
that
my pleasure
dog - hi Matt nice seeing you again here
in Shanghai hi Lucy
thank you for meeting at the airport how
was your flight
anyhow it’s a long way to Shanghai isn’t
it it is how many pieces of luggage do
you have let me help with one oh can
manage them myself thank you all the
same if you’re ready we’d better start
for the hotel okay let’s go I really
need a good rest
office reception
dialogue 1
good morning how can I help you I have
an appointment with mr. Smith I am
coming to send him some paperwork may I
have your name please
build of from abb China nice to meet you
miss of have a seat I will let him know
you are here thank you
dialogue to
hi I’m here to see Miss Matthews do you
have an appointment no I don’t whom
should I say is here my name is Wang Li
Mei I know what it’s about of course for
business I spoke with her about a week
ago
and she told me to just stop by when I
was in the neighborhood please wait a
moment
I’ll see if she is available
business dinner
dialogue 1
you must be miss Wong I am Kelly Truman
yes I am Wang Li Li just call me Lele
it’s great to meet you mr. Truman thanks
for suggesting a lunch meeting I’ve got
a hectic schedule so this is a great way
to kill two birds with one stone me too
and it’s my pleasure you must be
wondering who my friend here is I’ve
taken the liberty of inviting my
assistant mr. Thomas he’ll be taking a
few notes great nice to meet you it’s
always good to have someone to keep
track of things when you’re talking
freely nice to meet you too well let’s
go through the buffet line and then we
can get down to business
dialogue to
mr. Beck on behalf of the da chuan group
I wish to extend our warm welcome to
your visit in Beijing thank you so much
mr. Beck which things give you deep
impression during the time you stay in
Beijing lots of things Chinese long
history Chinese people’s friendliness
and Chinese food etc now help yourself
please Wow
I can say anything more than appreciate
your splendid banquet let’s propose a
toast for our friendship thanks for your
cooperation cheer up
getting promotion
dialogue 1
you work so hard nearly every day of the
week I know but I’m lucky compared to
most people how come
in what ways are you lucky because I
love what I do though I have to stay
long hours I love it as I have so much
work to do
while others suffer from the crisis very
good and I’m coming to tell you a good
news that you are going to be promoted
really I feel excited am I going to be
the head of the task force in Manhattan
perhaps but I’m not sure by now just
wait for the appointments hope you will
be ready when the appointment finally
comes through okay I’m looking forward
to hearing from the board of
administration
dialogue to
Mary you are promoted to the manager of
your company congratulations thanks Jane
I was really surprised a grand reward
for job well done
thank you I mean there were a lot of
qualified people out there sure but the
work you did was really exceptional you
definitely deserved it
thanks a lot you are always responsible
and careful
I’m sure this promotion is just a
stepping stone to even greater things
Jane I appreciate it very much
thank you I’ll try my best
quitting the job dialog one
sorry to interrupt you mr. e what that
are Sarah I am sorry to say the decide
to quit could you names reasons
well my resignation is mainly for the
consideration of my path they are old
and can hardly serve themselves I think
they need a we plan to move in a month
to be frank
Eurasian is really a loss to our team I
honestly hope you have a wonderful
future best regards for your parents
thank you very much I really appreciate
consideration treasure this forever
thank you again
dialogue - I’d like to talk about job
this is my resignation mr. white I want
to quit my job what’s the trouble
I think you are working well I don’t
think mark has the talent to be a leader
he pays little attention to working
method tortured to work with him go on
I’m all ears
sorry I know it is not decent to say
behind his back I’m sorry to say I can’t
put up with him I decide to resign take
a seat and cool yourself down it
shouldn’t be you that decide to leave
instead it should be mark to be asked
chief oh really right I am tired of
hearing complaints about him you will
work in a friendly United and
cooperative atmosphere soon he very much
mr. wheats
don’t mention it buy it down and get on
with your work
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