常见英语

CHAPTER 1 食/Eating Unit 1 用餐/Meals
1.用餐的礼节
Don't talk with your mouth full. 嘴里有食物时,请不要说话。

I toast(敬酒) you all and hope you'll have pleasant stay in Taiwan.
敬你们所有人,希望你在台湾能过得愉快。

Help yourself.请自便。

Use the hot towel to wipe your hands.用热毛巾擦拭你的手。

Would you care for more bread?你要不要来一点面包吗?
Can you pass the salt and pepper(胡椒),please?你能把盐和胡椒递下,可以吗?
2.想吃东西
I am very hungry. Can we eat something?我饿极了。

我们可以吃点什么吗?
Don't you feel hungry, Mr. Liu?你不觉得饿,刘先生吗?
I would like to have something good to eat.我想去吃东西。

What do you say to dine with me at a restaurant?你要不要和我一起去餐厅吃晚饭？Won't you dine with me?你不想和我一起吃晚饭吗？
3.选择餐厅
What kind of restaurant do you like?你喜欢什么样的餐厅？
Could you tell me the name of some good restaurant?你能告诉我一些好的餐厅的名字吗？
Where can I enjoy the best local food?我在哪里可以享受到最好的本地食物？
I would like to go to an inexpensive restaurant.我想去便宜的餐厅
4.各式佳肴
Which do you like better, Chinese food or Western food?你喜欢哪一种，中餐还是西餐？ I like seafood.我喜欢海鲜
I would like to go to a real French restaurant.我想去真正的法国餐厅
Have you never tried Japanese food?你从未尝试过日本菜吗？
5.桌位的按排
Where shall I sit? Put me as close as possible to the stage, please.
I want a table by the window. I think this is the best table.
6.点菜
May I have a menu, please? Please show me the menu.
I would like the breakfast on your menu, please.
Please take my order. 请接受点菜 What will you have to eat?
Have you ordered already? What would you like for your main dish?
I will order again later. May I ask what you ordered again? Please give me this one. May I have the same as that one?
We want four number eight, please. I'll leave it to you. 我让你来点7.很花时间吗?
Will it take long? Would you mind hurrying?
I shall not keep you long.
8.请求
Could I have a corkscrew(开塞钻)? Could we have another table setting(餐具)? Could I have another napkin(餐巾)? Do you have anymore silverware(银器)? Do you have place mats(放餐具的垫布)?
Is there more gravy(肉汤)? Do you have any chopsticks?
Who want a second helping? 谁要再来一些呢？ Could you pass the butter? Would you like join me for a romantic candle-light dinner?
9.饮料
Will you have some drinks? What would you like to drink?
What drink do you prefer? Waiter! Could I have some water,please? May I have a glass of icewater?
Miss! Would you bring me another cup of coffee,please?
Would you like your coffee with your dinner or later?
Would you like coffee or tea?
Give me a cup of tea with a slice of lemon(柠檬),please.
I would like hot chocolate. Would you like sugar and milk?
10.酒类
Please give a bottle of beer. May I have some beer to begin with? May I have another beer. Please give me a glass of whiskey and water.
I prefer whiskey to beer. May I see the wine list?
I would like to have a bottle of champagne(香槟酒),please. Let me serve.
15.开胃菜.调味.蛋
I would like a cucumber(黄瓜) salad for an appetizer(开胃菜).
I would like onion gratin soup, please. 我要烤洋葱汤
I would like to have broiled fresh codfish(鳕鱼),potato salad and abottle of white wine. I would like French dressing(调味品).
Give me some more butter,please. How do you like your eggs?
I would like a soft-boiled(煮得半熟的) egg,please.
16.牛排
I will have a beef steak,please.
Would you like your steak rare(三分熟的),medium or well-done?
I would like the steak a bit rare. Would you like anything on your beef steak?
17.点心
I would like to order some dessert(餐后的甜点心),please.
What kind of dessert do you have? I will have a fruit cocktail. Let me have fruit,tarts(裹馅饼) and ice cream,please.
18.再吃一点
Would you like something to eat? Please help yourself to more meat if you want. Would you like some more cake?
What do you say to oyster(牡蛎) stew(炖菜) and fried lobster?
I've had enough. 吃饱了
19.菜很好,谢谢
It was very good. Thank you. Thank you for the delicious(美味的) dinner. That was the most wonderful dinner I've ever had.
I enjoyed the special meal very much. The service here is very good.
20.要求外带
Can I order take out here? Certainly. What do you want, sir?
21.付帐
Please be my guest tonight. 今晚我作东 Please check my bill. 帐单由我付It is my treat today. 今天我请客 Let me pay my share.
How much do my owe you? Let's go Dutch. 各付各的
Do you accept this credit card? Could you bring my bill, please? May I have the check ? May I have the bill ?
22.帐算错了
I think this is added up wrong. Isn't this bill wrong?
Isn't this a mistake?
23.零钱不用找了
A:Here is one thousand NT dollars. Keep the change. B:Please come again,sir.
24.意见与讨论
I can't eat another bite. He always eats on the run.
Background music enhances the dining experience.
Soup and salad is a popular lunch for people on a diet(减肥的人).
Bacon(熏肉) and eggs is a popular American breakfast.
The busboy will clear the table. Put the dirty plates on the tray.
This is my best chinaware.
25.其他
Is there any maple syrup(枫糖) for the pancakes?Let me carve(切) the turkey(火鸡). This is delicious shishkebab(烤肉的一种).Will you help me set the table? 摆餐具Let's have a barbecue(烤肉野餐). He was wined and dined.他受到热烈的款待
Is there a ladle(杓子) for the soup?
Unit 2 买菜 Shopping for Food
1.水果类
Are these melons ripe? The grapes look good.
These blueberries look wonderful.
You can tell if the watermelon is juicy by tapping on it.
Could I have two pounds of cherries(樱桃),please?
Why are all the tomatoes green? The cantaloupe(香瓜) is too soft.
Are the strawberries sweet? How much are these apples?
Those oranges look very dry. Let me have that bunch of bananas.
Can I sample a litchi? Are these peaches(桃) sweet?
The pineapple(凤梨) looks juicy.
2.蔬菜类
That's a fine head of cabbage. How much is the turnip(萝卜)?
I will use the carrots(胡萝卜) for making a salad.
Can I have a pound of bean sprouts(豆芽), please?
Has the spinach(菠菜) been washed? How much do the yams(马铃薯) weigh?
How do you eat zucchinis(南瓜的一种)? Do you sell scallions(青葱)?
Give me a pound of taro(芋) root.
Why does this lettuce(沙拉菜) look so wilted(枯萎)?
I'll take that big pumpkin(南瓜) over there.
Could you slice me a portion of winter melon?
I think I'll buy some eggplant for dinner tonight.
The celery(芹菜) looks crisp(鲜脆). I'll take a dozen ears of corn.
3.其他食物
Give me a kilogram of the beef jerky(牛肉干).
Could I have a packet of preserved plums(酸梅)?
I'll have two cakes of the bean curd(豆腐). Is the fish fresh?
4.评论
Will you give me a discount if I buy in bulk? There's too many flies here.
Is the scale accurate?
Unit 3 超级市场 Supermarket
1.在个部门
Where is the produce department? Is there a delicatessen(现成菜肴) department? Where are the dairy products(牛奶产品)? Where are the canned goods(罐头产品)? Which aisle(通道) is the dog food in?
In which aisle are the soft drinks(不含酒精的饮料)?
Where's the frozen foods section?
2.在结帐处
Which is the express line? Do you accept coupons(优待券)?
Could you put the eggs in a separate bag? Could I pay with a personal check? Could you double-bag everything?
Could I have someone help me carry my groceries(杂货) to my car?
3.需要东西时
Could I have a sample taste of that? Could you wrap this?
Could you weigh this? Do you have more of this item in stock?
Are there any more shopping carts(购物车)? Do you sell ice?
Let me have a quart of potato salad. Slice me half a pound of salami(意大利腊肠).
4.评论
There's no price on the item. The price marked on this item is wrong.
5.有关问题
How much is this per pound? What hours are you open?
Where do I return bottles? Where do I pay for this?
Is this on sale? Is this meat fresh?
Do you make deliveries?
Unit 5 餐厅
1.找座位
A: How many , sir ? B: Two for dinner.
A: Follow me please. B: Excuse me, could I have the table next to the window ? A: I'm sorry, that table has been reserved.
2.和服务生交谈
A: Sir, are you ready to order ? B: No, could I have a few more minutes ? A: Of course, take your time.
A: Good evening, could you like start off with a cocktail ?
B: Yes, I want have a martini.
A: Would you like to order a dessert ? Our vanilla ice cream is very good.
B: No thanks, I'll just have a cup of coffee.
A: What kind of dressing would you like on the salad ? B: What kind do you have ? A: We have Italian, French, Russian, and Thousand Island.
B: I'll have Italian.
3.餐后
A: All finished, sir ? B: Yes, could I have the check, please ?
A: This was a delicious dinner, my compliments to the chef(主厨).
B: Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
A: What credit cards do you accept ?
B: We accept Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Diners Card.
Would you like to take the rest home in a doggy bag ?
4.其他
A: Where are your luncheom specials(特别午餐) ?
B: They're on the back of the menu.
A: Waiter, this steak is too rare. I ordered it well-done.
B: I'm sorry, I'll take back to the kitchen.
Could I have a highchair ?
Unit 2 服装 Clothing
1.合身的衣着
What are your measurements ? What size do you wear ?
Can I get this outfit tailor-made ? Where can I try on this dress ?
Is there a dressing room ? This dress is too big.
2.选购衣服
What's the latest fashion ? When do you expect the fashions to come in ? Which dress do you prefer ? This outfit isn't color coordinated.
Which dress do you want ?
3.有关服饰的问题
Does this dress come in any other color or size ?
Will it shrink after I wash it ? Will be color fade(退色) ? What kind of material is this dress made from ? Where was this dress made ? Do you have maternity(怀孕的) dresses ? Who designed this dress ? Is this dress in style ? How should wash this dress ?
4.寻找服饰
Which floor is women's clothing on ?
Where's the dress that's displayed on the mannikin(模特) ?
Where are the dresses that were advertised for 50 percent off?
5.评论服饰
My! That's a lovely dresses. That's a very pretty dress.
How do I look in this new dress ? Can I return this dress if I don't like it ? Why is this dress so expensive ? Should I wear a blue dress or a red dress today ? Do you have a pair of shoes to go with(配合) this dress ?
Unit 4 成衣店 Clothing Store
1. 外衣及夹克
Will this parka(皮衣) keep me warm?
This windbreaker(运动夹克) is perfect for spring.
I can't afford this mink(貂皮) coat. Where are the winter coats ?
I'm looking for a grey trench coat(有腰带的雨衣).
2. 套装
Can I rent this tuxedo(男士无尾半正式晚礼服) ? Is this dinner jacket washable ? This is a very nice 3-piece suit.
3.衬衫
Do you have any sweat shirts ? We have a large selection of short sleeve shirts. We don't have any long sleeve shirts. This is a very expensive dress shirts. Do you like to wear flannel shirts ?
4.裤子
How much are these corduroy pants(灯心绒裤子)? Are these hot-pants on sale ?
I need a pair of slacks(宽松裤). This pair of trousers is very durable(耐穿). These dungarees(工作裤) have been prewashed.
Bell-bottom pants(喇叭裤) are not in fashion.
5.裙子
Minidresses(迷你裙) are in fashion. How much is this blouse(短上衣) ? How do you wear this umbrella skirt ?
6.泳装
That's a sexy bathing suit. Why is this bikini so expensive ?
I don't have any swimming trunks(泳裤).
7.其他
I like turtleneck(高领毛线衣). This bathrobe is made from silk.
That's a elegant(高雅的) evening dress. Where are the maternity clothes ?
I dislike wearing pullovers(套领毛衣).
Our cashmere sweaters(卡什米尔羊毛衫) are on sale.
Unit 5 鞋.袜.帽 Footwear & Hats
1.靴子
The zipper on this pair of boots is broken. Would you by any chance sell army boots? Ski boots are very expensive. I'm looking for a pair of hiking boots. Are these snow boots ?
2.鞋子
Our leader shoes are very popular. These shoes are made with pig-skin.
I like alligator(鳄鱼皮) shoes. I'm looking for a pair of dress shoes(便鞋). These shoes are made from suede(麂皮). This is our best pair of running shoes. Clogs are very heavy. I like to wear sandals(凉鞋) in the summer.
Do these moccasins(鹿皮鞋) come in other size ?
I need a pair of slippers(拖鞋). I want a cheap pair of sneakers(胶底运动鞋). How much are these oxfords(浅口鞋) ? Do you sell snow shoes ?
What's the price of these galoshes(胶质套鞋) ? This shoe has a soft sole. Could I have an extra pair of shoelaces ?
Could I have a bottle of shoe polish(鞋油) ?
The buckle on this shoe is broken.
All our slippers are on sale.
It's difficult to walk with high heels.
Could I have a pair of ice skates and roller skates ?
3.短袜
I would like four pairs of crew socks(水手袜).
What colors do these knee socks come in ?
Are these athletic socks on sale ?
Do you have wool socks ?
4.长袜
My stocking has a run. Are these stockings made with silk ?
Where are the panty-hose(长统裤袜)?
These panty-hose come in black,white,and transparent(透明的).
5.帽子
What kinds of baseball caps do you have? How much is this beret(贝雷帽) ? That's a beautiful bonnet(妇儒所带的软帽).
Where can I buy a motorcycle helmet(安全帽) ?
Do I look silly with this sombrero ? This top hat is for formal occasions. Do you need a shower cap ?
Unit 6 衣着配件 Accessories
1.眼镜
Do you wear hard or soft contact lenses(隐形眼镜) ?
He needs reading glasses(老花眼镜). I can't swim with goggles(护目镜).
Is this safety lens or glass ? Do you prescribe(指定) contact lenses ?
I like glasses with a wire frame. How do I look with these sun-glasses ?
2.表
Are these watches waterproof ? That's a nice wristwatch(手表).
I don't like this watch band(表带). I'm looking for a watch with a calendar.
I prefer to use a pocket watch. Does your watch have an alarm ?
Do you like digital watches ?
3.珠宝
I like to wear costume(人造) jewelry. Can I see your pendants(耳环) ? We have many beautiful kinds of necklaces. What kind of earring are you looking for ? Do you sell snap-on earring ?
4.手套
Use rubber gloves to wash dishes. I need a pair of white satin(白缎) gloves. Do you have work gloves ? Every boy wants a baseball glove.
Sorry, we don't sell boxing gloves.
This pair of leather gloves will last a long time.
5.手提袋
What are these handbags made from ? We also have shoulder bags .
We have handbags in all sizes. A bookbag is very helpful.
Do you need a travel bag ? I forgot my purse(钱包).
This attache case(公文箱) is on sale.
This satchel(小皮包) will come in very handy(很方便).
Want to borrow my shopping bag ?
Unit 7 首饰和珠宝 Jewelry
1.在珠宝店
What grade of diamond is this ? This gold ring is 22 carats.
This bracelet(手镯) is studded with diamonds.
You can buy custom-made jewelry at this shop.
Are these real pearls(珍珠) ? Does this come with a guarantee ? Can I have this pearl necklace insured ? What's this necklace made from ?
I have to find a reputable(有信誉的) jeweler.
How do I know that diamond is real ? Who is your jeweler ?
This ring is stuck; I can't get it off.
Can I have a message engraved on the bracelet ? How much is this gold ring worth ? Can I try on this necklace ?
2.称赞
This is excellent workmanship. These gems(珠宝) are beautiful.
I like your pearl earrings. That's a beautiful pendant(垂饰).
3.宝石
What kind of jade(玉) is that ? How much is that diamond ring ?
I prefer the emerald(翡翠) to all other gems. Is that a sapphire(蓝宝石) ?
Is that an emerald or a ruby(红宝石) ? I gave her a ruby pendant.
I prefer gold to silver.
4.评论
I like to wear fake diamonds and keep my real ones in the safe.
A flawless diamond is invisible underwater.
Wearing a jade bracelet will protect you from illness.
I like African jewelry.
Oh no! I dropped my diamond ring down the sink !
I need to have my ears pierced.
Unit 4 购物 Shopping
1.想买东西
I have something I want to buy. Would you like to come with me ?
Let's go shopping !
2.进商店
Hello. May I come in ? Is there anyone here ?
Can you help me, please ? Is there anything I can do for you ?
What can I do for you ? Can I do something for you ?
May I help you ?
3.随便逛逛
I want to look around and take my time to get the ones I really like.
I am just looking around.
4.这是什么
Please show me this article. Where was this made ?
What is this used for ? I don't know much about it. What can you recommend ?
5.尺寸
Please show me one in this size . It is the wrong size.
This is a little too large.
6.找东西
Do you have one like this ? Show me a better one.
It seems quite good quality.
7.我(不)喜欢
The shape does not suit my taste. Please show me another one.
This fits me quite well.
8.卖完了
We are out of stock now.
We do not have what you want. Cheap ones are now out of stock.
9.多少钱
Can I get it tax-free ? How much is this ?
How much is that altogether ? How much will it amount to when you have finished it ? This costs fifty-five dollars.
10.太贵了
The price is absurd. It's too expensive.
It's rather expensive. Can you make it cheaper ?
Do you have any cheaper ones ? I can't afford to pay so much for it.
I'm afraid it is a little too expensive. I will have think it over.
Sorry, this is our lowest price. We can't go any lower.
Sorry, our price are fixed. You won't get it cheaper anywhere in this city.
11.杀价
What price are you willing to pay ? I want to stay under fifty dollars.
I will pay as much as fifty dollars a piece.
12.替我保留
What time do you open (close) tomorrow ? Will you keep this for me until tomorrow ? I'll come again within a couple of days. Can it be ready then ?
13.我买了
I'll take it . I like this one and I will take it.
14.付钱
Do you want to settle the bill now ? I will pay half the sum now.
15.索取收据
Please give me a written receipt for Customs. Here's your change and receipt. Give me a receipt, please.
16.用支票和信用卡
Do you have any cards ? Do I pay by cash or charge ?
Do you accept traveler's checks ? Can I pay by check ?
17.找零.算错
Here is your change: five dollars fifty cents.
The cashier shortchanged me.
Isn't there a mistake in the bill ? Will you please check it ?
18.退换.退货
Could I have refund(退款) on this ? I would like to return this.
I would like to exchange this for something else.
I would like my money back.
19.包装.送货服务
Can you package it ? Put it in a bag, please.
Please wrap this as a gift. Can I have this delivered ?
Send it to the Rome Hotel, please. Can you mail this for me ?
This is my address and send it there.
20.买书
I would like to buy a book.
Don't you have any books on western cultures ? For example, one onmanners and customs(风俗习惯).
Do you keep Spanish dictionaries ?
I would like to buy the paperback edition(平装本).
Don't you handle second-hand books at this book store ?
21.杂物.其他
Do you sell revenue stamps(印花) at this store ?
Nothing came out of the machine.
Let me look at a lighter. Something is wrong with mine.
I want a dozen eggs, and be sure that there are no bad eggs among them.
I would like to get a new pair of glasses. Will you examine my eyes ?
I am looking for a souvenir(纪念品).
Unit 6 生病 Felling Sick
1.介绍医生
Can you direct me to a good doctor ? Please introduce me to a good doctor. Please recommend me to a good doctor.
2.请医生
Please send for a doctor. Could you bring me to a good doctor ? Please take to the hospital.
3.预约门诊
Must I make an appointment by phone ?
I would like to make an appointment with Doctor Smith.
I would like to make an appointment to see the doctor.
My name ia Liu, and I have an appoitment. What are the doctor's consultation hours ?
4.医生在吗
Is the doctor in ? I would like to consult the doctor.
5.休养
How long do I have to keep quiet ? Will I be all right again soon ? How long will it take before I get well ?
How long will I take to recover ?
Is my sickness serious ? Is this disease catchy(传染) ?
6.躺下
Do I have to stay in bed ? I have been in bed for couple of days.
Do I have to go to a hospital ? Should I be in the hospital ?
8.拿药
I would like some medicine. Please give me something to kill the pain.
I would like to take something for digestion and some vitamins.
How often should I take the medicine ? When shall I take the medicine ?
9.配药.打针
Please write me a prescription.Where can I get the prescription filled ?
Do I need a shot ?
10.不舒服
I have no pep. I feel bad (sick) today.
I feel a little better today.
11.受凉.感冒
I have chills.受寒了 I have a fever.发烧了
I have a cough.咳嗽 I'm afraid I've caught a cold.感冒
12.喉咙疼
I have a high fever and a sore throat(喉咙疼). My throat feels swollen(肿).
I cannot keep any food down.
13.牙疼
This tooth hurts. I cannot bite down because of the pain.
My lower jaw feels swollen(肿了). My tooth cap has come off.
Please put a silver filling in. Please rinse out my mouth.
14.脚痛.起水泡
I have a sore foot. I have gotten corns(鸡眼) on my foot.
I have gotten blisters(水泡) on my right foot. My shoes pinched me.
I think I have broken my leg.
15.胃疼.消化不良
I have a pain in my stomach. I have something wrong with my stomach.
I'm suffering from indigestion these days. I ate (drink) too much.
16.没胃口.泄肚子
I haven't any appetite. I have a pain in abdomen(肚子疼).
I have diarrhea. 泄肚子
17.失眠
I can't sleep well at night. I could hardly sleep last night.
18.其他疼痛
My chest hurts I feel dizzy. 头晕眼花
I have sore eyes. I have a headache.
I have a pain here.
19.食物治疗
Is it necessary to follow a special diet?
20.X光
Please take an X-ray.
Unit 7 修理 Repairing
Where can I get this repaired ? Please repair this article.
I'd like to have this camera repaired.
2.东西坏了
I dropped and broke it. The mechanism is broken.
It doesn't work properly. I'd like to have new parts on this.
3.什么时侯好
When will it be ready ? How long will it take to make the alteration to this suit ?
4.多少钱
Do you want me to pay now or later ? How much will it cost.
Unit 5 计程车 Taxis
1.搭计程车
Will you show me how to take a taxi ? Call me a taxi, please.
Can I get back to my hotel quickly from here by taxi ?
Can I catch a taxi any place I like ? Can I stop a taxi on the street ?
2.计程车招呼站
Where can I get a taxi ? Where is the taxi stand ?
You will find a taxi stand on the street corner. Is that a taxi stand over there ? Is there a taxi stand near here ? Is this taxi free ?
3.请求帮忙载运行李.包裹
Taxi! Taxi! Could you help me load these luggages in the trunk ?
Let me just park my car in a better position. Alright,miss. Where's thebags ? Over there.
That's a lot. What did you bring with you ? Your whole house?
No. They're just gifts I bought. Don't worry,they're not heavy.
Could you help me with my luggage ?
Could you help me put the luggages in the trunk ?
Could you carry these luggages in the trunk ?
Could you put my luggage in the back ?
Could you assist me with the bags ?
4.上车
Get in first, please. Can you put these bags in the trunk ?
5.指点方向
Where will it be ? Take me to New York.
Where in New York, ma'am. Wall Street.
Alright. Got it. I'd like to go to New York.
Bring me to New York. Drive me to New York.
New York. To New York.
Do you know where this address is ? Take me to the railroad station.
Please take me to the International Airport.
Go to the Grand Hotel near Shihlin, please.
6.询问该往哪儿走的建议
You're new here, aren't you ? Yeah. How did you know ?
I can tell by your accent and you don't seem sure of where you are going.
I have to admit I really don't know where I am going. I just want tovisit some place here.
Do you want my advice ? Sure. Where do you think I can go ?
Why not go to the beach. It's a great day to be in the beach. Lots ofpeople there. Where do you suggest I go ? Can you give me any tips on where I can go ? Where do you recommend ? Where's a nice place to go ?
Tell me . Where ?
7.等一下
Please wait a moment for me here.
8.要求司机加(减)速
Driver, take me to the airport. Okay.
Driver, can you please speed up ? I'm afraid I might miss the flight.
I'm sorry, ma'am, there's a limit to the speed.
Darn it! I think I'm going to miss the plane.
I'm sorry about that. Can you drive faster ?
Can't you make this thing go faster ? Can we move it ?
Can you step on the gas ? Can you go faster?
I am late. Please hurry up. Take care of the driving, please.
Don't drive so fast, please.
9.直走.停车
Go straight on, please. Turn to the left at the next corner, please. Stop and ask how to get to a police station. Stop here, please.
Let me off here, please.
10.多少钱?
How much is the fare ?
About how much is the fare to New York ?
The rate is two dollars for the first two kilometers and twenty cents for each additional two hundred meters.
I do not know the fare exactly, but it will show on the meter.
11.表坏了吗?
Something must be wrong with the meter. Is something wrong with the meter ?
12.太贵了
It is too much. The fare is a little expensive.
You are overcharging me. I will pay as much as it says on the meter.
I am short-changed.
13.小费
How much should I give the driver as a tip ?
The tip is generally fifteen per cent of the fare.
Keep the change, please. Hey,mister. This is not enough.
What do you mean this is not enough? I give you five dollars, didn't I?
Yeah. But it's still not enough.
But that's what the meter said, five dollars. The tip, mister.
Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot about it. this is the first time I have taken a taxi in States. That's allright. Thank you.
Take this dollar. Here's a dollar for you.
This is a dollar as my tip. This dollar is yours.
Keep this dollar.
Unit 2 音乐 Music
1.喜欢怎样的音乐
Are you fond of music ? Do you like music ?
What kind of music do you like best ?
Which do you like better,classical music or popular music ?
I like classical music better. Do you have a lot of music records ? Music is not in my line. I have no ear for music.
2.弹奏乐器
Do you play any instruments ? Do you play the piano ?
I hear you are very good at the piano. I can play the piano a little. PLease let me hear you play some time.
3.去音乐会
Won't you go to the concert with me this evening, if you are not busy ?
Won't you come with me to the concert ?
Will you come with me to the piano recital(独奏会) ?
4.买(索)票
Is there a ticket for the concert performance tonight ?
Can I get tickets for tonight's performance ?
I have an extra ticket for the concert. I have two complimentary tickets.
I managed to get two reserved seats.
5.哪里有歌剧
Where can I see an opera ? Where is the concert this evening ?
The concert will be held at the Culture Center.
6.什么时侯开始 ?
What time does the performance begin ? What time does the performance over ? How soon does the next part of the program begin ?
7.是什么音乐会
What concert is it ? What is the chief performance this evening ?
What is on the program ?
8.谁演奏(指挥)
Who is conducting the orchestra(管弦乐队) tonight ? Who plays the violin-solo ?
9.优秀的表演者
Mr. Smith is an excellent vocalist(声乐家).
He is one of the best conductors in the United States.
His performance is wonderful. He often plays on the television.。