英语口语话题王.doc

英语口语话题王
第一部分、日常生活
第一章 餐馆就餐
1．电话订位Book a Table
Waitress：POMPOUS. How may I help you?
Ron：Yes. I’d like to reserve a table for dinner.
Waitress：How large a group are you expecting?
Ron：Six couples.
Waitress：Would you like to reserve a private dining room?
Ron：That sounds like a good idea.
Waitress：All right. May I have your name, sir?
Ron：My name is Ron Kollitz. K-O-L-L-I-T-Z.
Waitress：What time will you be arriving?
Ron：Around 7:30pm.
Waitress：All right, Mr. Kollitz. We’ve reserved a private dining room for you at 7:30pm. Thanks for calling POMPOUS.
Ron：Thank you very much.

2．初进餐厅Enter a Restaurant
Waiter：Good evening. Do you have a reservation?
Ann：Yes. We’ve got a reservation. The name is Ann.
Waiter：Let me see. Ok, this way, please. This is your table. And would you like to order now?
Ann：Yes.
Waiter：Here is the menu.
Ann：Thank you.

3．点中餐Order Chinese Food
Anna ：Excuse me, I’d like to try some Chinese food.
Waiter：We serve excellent Chinese food. Which style do you prefer?
Anna ：I know nothing about Chinese food. Could you give me some suggestions?
Waiter：It’s divided into eight big cuisines, such as Cantonese food, Shandong food, Sichuan food, etc.
Anna ：Is there any difference?
Waiter：Yes, Cantonese food is lighter while Shandong food is heavier and spicy.
Anna ：How about Sichuan food?
Waiter：Most Sichuan dishes are spicy and hot. They taste differently.
Anna ：Oh, really, I like hot food. So what is your recommendation for me?
Waiter：I think Mapo bean curd and shredded meat in chili sauce are quite special and delicious. We have a Sichuan food dining room. May I suggest you to go there? It’s on the third floor.
Anna ：Thank you.
Waiter：My pleasure.

4．餐馆用餐Have Dinner in Restaurant
Waitress：Good evening. Do you have a reservation?
Jim：No, we don’t.
Waitress：How many people are you together?
Jim：Just two people.
Waitress：Would you like to sit in a smoking section, a non-smoking section or whatever comes open first?
Jim：We prefer non-smoking section.
Waitress：I’m awfully sorry, but there are no vacancies left now. Would you like to wait for a moment?
Jim：How long a wait do you think there’ll be?
Waitress：I think about 10 minutes.
Jim：OK, we will wait a while. (10 minutes later)
Waitress：I’m sorry for making you wait for so long. Now there’s a table available in non-smoking section. Please follow me.
Jim：Thank you.
Waitress：This is a menu. Are you ready to order now?
Jim：Well, I think I would like to have a tomato sausage soup first. And the same for him please.
Waitress：Yes. And what would you like to drink?
Jim：One goblet of red wine and one bottle of beer, please.
Waitress：Would you like a dessert?
Jim：What special kind of desserts do you have?
Waitress：Lemon pie, hot cake in syrup, chocolate sundae and custard pudding.主菜
Jim：Well, I think we’ll order after we finish the main course.主菜
Waitress：All right, I’ll bring your soup right away.

5．退换饭菜Exchange Food
Anna ：What is this? I didn’t order that.
Waiter：I am terribly sorry. May I have your order again? I will get it right away.
Anna ：I’ve ordered savory pork and coleslaw.
Waiter：I’m sorry. I must have made a mistake. I’ll bring them for you at once.
Anna ：Hey, what is this?
Waiter：Pardon me, Miss. But didn’t you order chicken soup?
Anna ：Oh, is that what this is?
Waiter：I believe so. But if it really bothers you, I’ll replace it for you.
Anna ：No, don’t replace it. Give me a refund.
Waiter：Sorry, I am afraid we can’t. But you may order something else instead.
Anna ：Oh, really? Give me a clam soup.
Waiter：Okay, Miss.
Anna ：Thank you.
Waiter：I hope you enjoy your dinner.

6．吃饱了I’m full
Jack ：Hey, that food was terrific! I can’t eat another bite. Are you sure you don’t want another dish?
Jenny：Nah, I’m full. My stomach isn’t growling at me anymore.
Jack ：I know what you mean. I’m so full that I could burst. Shall we go, then?
Jenny：I’m all set. Thanks for the dinner, Jack.
Jack ：You’re welcome.

7．作东请客Play the Host
Mary ：Thanks for lunch. It was delicious.
Shirley：It’s OK.
Mary ：Next time lunch is on me.
Shirley：Don’t be silly.
Mary ：I’m serious.
Shirley：All right. Next time you’ll treat.
Mary ：It’s a deal.

8．结账Foot the Bill
Waitress：Are you through with your meal?
Jim：Yes, we are. Could we have the check, please?
Waitress：Here is your check, 86 dollars in all. I can take care of it here when you’re ready.
Jim：Do you accept checks?
Waitress：No, I’m sorry we don’t. We accept credit card and cash.
Jim：Well, I don’t have any cash with me. So I’ll have to put in on credit.
Waitress：I will be right back.
Jim；Ok. Please wait for a minute. Can I have my food packaged?
Waitress：I see. I will bring some to-go boxes for you.
Jim：Thank you.

话题词汇CLASSIFIED WORDS
breakfast早餐
lunch午餐
dinner晚餐，正餐
soup汤
main course主菜
salad沙拉
dessert餐后甜点
salt食盐
soy sauce酱油
vinegar醋
pepper胡椒粉
mustard芥末
Chinese food中餐
Western food西餐
Japanese food日本料理
French food法国菜
barbecue烧烤
spaghetti意大利面
fast food快餐
McDonald’s麦当劳
red pepper红辣椒
chili辣椒
chili sauce辣椒酱
ketchup番茄酱
chopsticks筷子
spoon勺子
fork叉子
knife餐刀
dish盘，碟
bowl碗
napkin餐巾，餐巾纸
pork猪肉
beef牛肉
lamb羔羊肉
mutton羊肉
chicken鸡肉
fish鱼肉
KFC肯德基
Pizza Hut必胜客

第二章 逛街购物
1．提议同逛街Propose to Shop Together
Tommy：Doris, Helen Mall is having a big sale this weekend. You wanna go?
Doris：Don’t feel like it. I’m broke.
Tommy：Well, we can still do some window shopping, can’t we?
Doris：Just look around? Nah, that’s boring.
Tommy：I’ll go by myself then.

2．购买家具Buy Furniture
Greg：Hi, can I help you?
Kate：No, thanks. I’m just looking.
Greg：All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Greg.
Kate：Sure. I’ll let you know if I need anything. (A king-size mattress attracts Kate.) Hm, this mattress is very firm. Jack will probably like it.
Greg：Did you find something you like?
Kate：Yes, this mattress is very good. It’s pretty firm. The mattress I’m now sleeping on is saggy.
Greg：You’re right. This is a very good brand. It doesn’t sag easily. And we offer a life-time warranty, so you don’t have to worry about its quality.
Kate：Does it come with a frame?
Greg：Unfortunately, it doesn’t. However, we can give you a ten percent discount on the frame. We also offer a very good financing plan. There’s no payment, no interest until next June.
Kate：That’s an attractive plan. I’ll think about it.
Greg：Well, you’ve got to hurry. This mattress sells pretty well and this promotion ends tomorrow.

3．购买服装Buy Clothes
Salesgirl：Hello, can I help you?
Tom ：Well, I’m looking for some winter clothes for my fiancée.
Salesgirl：Oh, it is the high time for your purchasing in our clothes shop. We are now having a preseason sale on all our winter apparel.
Tom ：Really? What’s that?
Salesgirl：Everything for winter is 20% off.
Tom ：I think my fiancée may favor the sweater in the shop window. Would you like to help me look for any skirts that go with this sweater?
Salesgirl：Sure. We have both skirts and trousers that would look well with the sweater. Look at this section.
Tom ：I especially like this flowery skirt. My fiancée will look very elegant in this.
Salesgirl：You have a good taste. It is very much in style this year.
Tom ：But I don’t think the green one fits her complexion. Do you have any skirts in light color or tan?
Salesgirl：Look on the rack to the right.
Tom ：Oh yes. I’ll take this one. Can I pay by traveler’s check?
Salesgirl：It’s OK.

4．买鞋Buy Shoes
Clerk：May I help you?
Kate：Yes. Do you have these shoes in size seven?
Clerk：I’m not sure. If you can’t find them on the rack, they may be out of stock. But let me look in the stockroom.
Kate：Thanks. I’d like to try on a pair if you have them.
Clerk：I’ll be right back. (after a while…)
Clerk：I’m sorry, lady. I didn’t find your size in this style in the stockroom. So would you like to try something else?
Kate：No, thanks.

5．砍价Bargain
Seller：Hi, are you being helped?
Kate ：No, I’m not. I’m interested in some scarves.
Seller：All our scarves are in this section. What do you think of this one here? It’s made of silk.
Kate ：Hm, it looks nice, but I’d like to have something warm for the winter.
Seller：Maybe you would like a heavy wool scarf. How about this one?
Kate ：I think that’s what I want. How much is it?
Seller：It’s…seventy-five dollars plus tax.
Kate ：It’s a little expensive. Do you think it’s possible to get a discount?
Seller：Hm, since you like it so much, how about a 10 percent discount? That’s the best I can offer.
Kate ：That’s good. Could you wrap it for me?
Seller：Sure. Is there anything else I can get for you?
Kate ：No, that should be it. Thank you.

6．上当受骗Be Ripped Off
Erwin：How much did you pay for the TV?
Dennis：200 bucks.
Erwin：200 bucks for a piece of junk like that? That’s a rip-off!
Dennis：What do you mean?
Erwin：It’s not worth it.
Dennis：Oh. I guess I really did get ripped off.

7．清仓大甩卖Clearance Sale
Jenny：Hi, Andy. I’m going to Isabel’s. Are you coming?
Andy：No. The things are too expensive there for me. I can’t afford it.
Jenny：That is no problem at all. Isabel’s is having a clearance sale, and today is the last day. You don’t want to miss such a good chance, do you?
Andy：Really? That’s wonderful. Can you wait a second? I need to change.
Jenny：All right, but hurry up. It takes you hours to change.
Andy：I will. Do you think we can still get something really nice and cheap? I mean, this is the last day.
Jenny：I think so. They don’t sell shoddy clothes for one thing.
Andy：Should we ask Cindy to come along? She saw the evening gown made of silk last month that she wanted to buy very much. She didn’t buy it of course. It would cost her three months’ salary.
Jenny：She already bought that evening gown.
Andy：When?
Jenny：Yesterday. She wore that gown last night, and showed it off to everybody at Mr. Mile’s party.
Andy：Oh? Isn’t that like her?
Jenny：Hurry up, will you? We’ll have to go to the gas station first.
Andy：All right, all right. I’m ready now. Let’s go.

8．三包事宜After-sales Service
Cashier：Did you find everything OK today?
John：Yes, I did. By the way, in case there’s a flaw in this CD player, can I return it?
Cashier：Yes. But you must return it within 30 days.
John：Is there a charge for that? I know other stores have a restocking fee.
Cashier：There will be no charge at all. However, you must show us the receipt. (The cashier is handing the receipt over to John for him to sign.) Could you sing it here, please?
John：Thank you.
Cashier：All right. Keep your receipt. If something comes up, you can show it to us and we’ll give you a refund.
John：Thanks. I’ll put it in a safe place.

话题词汇CLASSIFIED WORDS
market市场，集市
supermarket超级市场
grocery食品杂货店
store商店，店铺
florist’s花店
optician’s 眼镜店
stationer’s文具店
drugstore（美）药房，杂货店
pharmacy药店
shopping center购物中心
department store百货公司
candy store糖果店
book store书店
clothing store服装店
sporting goods shop体育用品商店
receipt收据
invoice发票
cash现金
check支票
credit card信用卡

第三章 居家生活
1．起床Get Up
Ann：Hey, Jim. Wake up.
Jim：Do I have to get up now?
Ann：You’d better get up or you’ll be late.
Jim：What are you talking about? The alarm hasn’t even gone off yet.
Ann：Yes, it has. It went off 30 minutes ago.
Jim：I must have slept right through it.
Ann：Rise and shine, sleepyhead!
Jim：Just let me sleep 5 more minutes.

2．看电视Watch TV
Susan：Is there anything worth watching on another channel?
Jim：I think there’s a Western on.
Susan：Do you mind if we watch it? I’d really like to see it.
Jim：Well, I really wanted to see the football game.
Susan：Football game? Ok, and you know what comes on next?
Jim：I believe there’s a sitcom.
Susan：Are you interested in watching it?
Jim：Let me look in the TV Guide first.
Susan：Oh, I’m sorry. What’s on Channel 2 at 10pm?
Jim：If I remember correctly, it’s a quiz show.
Susan：Do you want to watch it?
Jim：Let’s watch it together.

3．烹饪菜肴Cook
Linda：Let’s see now. Cut the potatoes into small cubes.
Jim：Yes, but don’t cut them yet. Wait until they cool. Where’s the big plastic bowl?
Linda：On the bottom shelf in the cupboard under the sink.
Jim：What’s Donna like, by the way?
Linda：Donna? Well, she’s about 20. She’s very lovely. I think you’ll like her. What about Paul?
Jim：Oh, Paul’s very easy-going and friendly.
Linda：Could you get me the pepper from the cupboard?
Jim：Yes, sure. Which cupboard is it in?
Linda：It’s in the small one beside the cooker.
Jim：There is no pepper here.
Linda：Oh, there isn’t? Oh, no!

4．在家宴客Entertain a Friend at Home
Linda：Oh, Henry, I haven’t seen you in ages. Come on in, please. Let me take your coat. How are you getting along?
Henry：Very well, thank you.
Linda：Please take a seat. Everything will be ready in a minute.
Henry：Can you bring me a glass of orange juice, please? I am quite thirsty.
Linda：Here you are. (at the table)
Linda：Here are your cocktail, lettuce salad, fried chicken, French fries and vanilla ice cream. Help yourself to the chicken while it’s hot.
Henry：Wow. They are delicious. Can you pass the pepper?
Linda：Here you are. Taste the French fries.
Henry：They’re crispy.
Linda：Would you like some more?
Henry：No more. Thank you.
Linda：Let’s bottoms up!
Henry：To our friendship and health!

5．在洗衣店At the Laundry
Jack：I’d like to have these shirts washed and ironed.
Clerk：Ok. Do you want us to use starch?
Jack：Yes, heavy starch on the collar, please.
Clerk：Yes, sir. Your shirts will be ready by Thursday morning. Anything else?
Jack：I also have a suit to be dry-cleaned. Can I fetch it the day after tomorrow? It is urgent.
Clerk：No problem, sir.
Jack：Could you please tell me when your laundry opens and closes?
Clerk：We remain open from 9:00 am till 8:00 pm.
Jack：I see.
Clerk：Here is your laundry ticket, sir.
Jack：Thank you. (Thursday morning)
Jack：I’d like to get my laundry.
Clerk：Yes, sir. May I have your laundry ticket, please?
Jack：Here you are.
Clerk：Yes. They are ready to go.
Jack：Can you sew on these buttons?
Clerk：No problem.
Jack：How much for the shirts?
Clerk：$10.
Jack：Here is the money. Keep the change.
Clerk：Thank you. Bye.

话题词汇CLASSIFIED WORDS
bed床
single bed单人床
double bed双人床
bed sheet床单
quilt被子
pillow枕头
blanket毯子
night table床头柜
clothes closet衣柜
cabinet橱柜
bookcase书柜
table桌子
desk书桌
dinner table餐桌
tea table茶几
chair椅子
sofa沙发
air-conditioner空调机
electric fan电风扇
refrigerator电冰箱
microwave oven微波炉
dishwasher洗碗机
washing machine洗衣机
radio收音机
TV set电视机
channel电视频道
remote遥控器
antenna电视天线

第四章 日常电话
1．对方不在She’s Out
Colin：Hello. Is Marie Ward there, please?
Susan：I’ll see of she’s in.
Colin：OK. (one minute later…)
Susan：I’m afraid she’s out.
Colin：Can you give her a message, please?
Susan：Yes, of course.
Colin：Please tell her to give Colin a call when she gets back. She has my number.
Susan：Sure.
Colin：Thank you for your help.
Susan：It’s my pleasure.

2．接电话Answer the Phone
Linda：Hello, this is 5735 6