大学英语口语常用句型、单词及话题及回答

Data Bank of Oral English

Unit 1 Campus life

https://www.360docs.net/doc/0418188913.html,eful Sentences:

1.Greetings:

●Good morning/ afternoon/ evening.

●How are you doing?/ How’s everything?/ How’s going?/

How are you getting on these days?

●Fine, thank you./ Pretty good./ So-so./ It’s good. /

Everything’s all right.

●Haven’t seen you for ages/ for some time. How’s

everything?

●Just fine. ●Glad to meet you./ How nice to meet you!/ What a pleasant

surprise!

2.Introduction:

●May I introduce myself?

●Excuse me, I don’t think we’ve met. My name’s …

●My name’s David. I study in English Department.

●By the way, do you know each other? James Martin, Susan

Smith.

●I want you to meet my friend, James Martin.

●Allow me to introduce James Martin.

3.In the library

●I’d like to apply for a library card.

●Can you find me a book on computer?

●Have you got the latest issue of The World of English?

●I just need some general information on the library.

●Could you recommend a book to me?

●I want to keep it for one more week.

●I’m sorry, the book is out.

●Please don’t forget to return it by the due date.

4.In the dormitory

●How do you feel about your life here?

●How do you like your roommate?

●He is kind of noisy and likes partying too much.

●How was the dinner in the dining room?

●I’ve been here for two years, but I haven’t got used

to the heat here.

●My laundry has really piled up.

●I’m going to the post office to pick up my parcel.

5.Studying lessons

●As for me, passing the exam is not an easy job.

●I’m very poor in math. So I’m afraid I’ll fail it.

●Don’t be discouraged.

●I’m thinking of taking the course in modern English

literature.

●Taking notes is very important for us.

●I have to concentrate on my studies.

●What’s your major?

●I major/specialize in English Education at college.

I’m going to attend the lecture given by the American visiting scholar.

II．Related Words and Phrases:

administrative staff 行政人员

president校长、主席

borrower’s card借阅卡

to enroll入学

to quit school辍学

to be 5 minutes late for class上课迟到5分钟

to cut class旷课

to miss class缺课

disciplinary measures纪律处分

to burn the mid night oil开夜车to jot down匆匆记下

to cram死记硬背

difficult points难点

further study深造

bibliography参考书目[,b?bl?'?gr?f?] school year学年

class hour学时

schedule课程表

classroom teaching课堂教学

class mark学号

credit point学分

credit system学分制

college entrance examination高考composition作文

language laboratory语音室

compulsory courses必修课[k?m'p?ls(?)r?] elective/optional courses

mid-term examination期中考试

final examination期末考试

make-up examination补考

to cheat on exams考试作弊

quality-oriented education素质教育syllabus教学大纲

teaching plan教学计划

lesson plan教案

assistant助教

lecturer讲师

assistant professor副教授professor教授

visiting professor客座教授

III． Suggested Answers for the main topics:

●Wha t’s a good teacher?

Good teachers should have great responsibility. Students would like to talk with them. They can give students a lot guidance.

●What’s a bad teacher?

A bad teacher doesn’t have the patience to answer student s’ questions, and a bad teacher is always late for the classes.

●What are the difficulties teachers will confront?

If students are not very cooperative in the class, I guess

the teacher will be upset. Besides, teachers do not like students who are absent-minded in the class.

●Do you think being a teacher is a good profession?

It depends. The salary is not high, but a teacher has a lot of free time.

●How can you become a teacher?

If you want to become a teacher, you should graduate from a teacher’s college or a normal university. You should have the ability to speak mandarin (['m?nd(?)r?n]国语，普通话).

●What’s the greatest responsibility of a teacher?

I guess guiding students to be both confident and competent (['k?mp?t(?)nt]有能力的) is the duty of a teacher. Besides, a teacher should also be able to teacher students how to acquire knowledge. ●What do you think of the relationship between teachers

and students?

Their relationship is close. Teachers are quite conscientious ([,k?n??'en??s]认真的，尽责的), and they will try their best to make students have all-round development.

Unit 2 Food and Drink

I. Useful Sentences:

1. Restaurant English

●Is this table free?

●Have you got a table for two?

●Is the table by the window reserved?

●Have you got a reservation?

●I made a reservation.

●Please give me the menu./ May I see/ have the menu?

●What’s the special for today?

●Please recommend some dishes./ What do you recommend? ●May I take your order?

●What kind of dishes do you prefer?

●What would you like to start/ begin with?

●What do you like, Chinese food or Western food?

●How do you like you steak?

●I want the steak rare/ medium rare/ medium/ well-done.

●I’m not picky.

●What would you like to drink?

●What will you have for dessert?

●Please rush our orders.

●May I have the bill/check?/ Can you bring me the bill?/

Let me have the bill.

●It’s on me./ It’s my treat.

●Let’s go Dutch. / Let’s split the bill.

●Is that for here or to go?

2. Talking about food and drinks

●Chinese cooking is colorful, varied, and nutritious.

●American cooking at its best is regional in character.

●I hope the dishes are to your taste/liking.

●The soup has a wonderful flavor.

●Both the food and the service are excellent here.

●The dish is overcooked/ undercooked.

●Can I have another cup of tea? This one is cold.

3. Treat at home

●Make yourself at home.

●Have some more chicken, please. ●To your health!/ To our friendship!

●I propose a toast to our friendship.

●Let’s drink to our friendship.

●How would you like your tea, with sugar or cream?

●How would you like your coffee, black or with sugar and

cream?

III．Related Words and Phrases:

breakfast早餐

lunch午餐

brunch早午餐

afternoon tea下午茶

late snack宵夜

starters/appetizers开胃小菜

main course主菜

dissert甜食

sundae圣代，新地

milk shake奶昔

liquor/ spirits白酒

wine葡萄酒

beer啤酒

beverage饮料['bev(?)r?d?] soft drink软饮料

coconut milk椰汁

soda water汽水

mineral water矿泉水Coca Cola/ Coke可乐green tea绿茶black tea红茶

lemon tea 柠檬茶

black coffee黑咖啡

white coffee加奶咖啡

fast food快餐

buffet自助餐

instant noodles方便面fried bread stick油条steamed bread馒头

French fries炸薯条ketchup番茄酱['ket??p; -?p] to fry煎

to boil煮

to stew炖

to steam蒸

to roast烤

Unit 3 Shopping

https://www.360docs.net/doc/0418188913.html,eful Sentences:

1. Requesting:

●Where’s the shoe department?

●Have you got the latest dress styles from Korea?

●Do you have any skirts for about a hundred dollars?

●Does this sweater come in red?

●What is this dress made from?

●I’m looking for a skirt to go with this sweater.

●Is green the in-color this year? ●Do you have any gloves on sale today?

2. Explanation:

●We have all kinds of shoes available.

●We have a good variety of children’s hats in all sizes

and styles.

●We’ve run out of that size in this style.

●It’s of high quality.

●This windbreaker is perfect for spring.

●It wears very comfortably and keeps its shape.

●This material is unshrinkable and colorfast after

washed.

●Jeans are quite durable.

●Sorry, we have only one price.

3. Trying on:

●May I try it on?

●Where is the fitting room?

●May I hear some of this record?

●Can I have a sample/taste of that?

●Certainly. As you prefer.

●Does this dress look OK on me?

●Fantastic!

●It was a perfect fit.

●I’m afraid this dress is too big in the shoulders.

●This one doesn’t match the suit in color.

●It’s too tight around the bottom, but a bit wide in the

waist. ●I’m afraid this is too loose for me.

4. Bargaining and making a deal:

●That’s a highway robbery!

●Can you come down a little bit?

●If I buy more, can you give me more of a discount?

●If you buy four, you can get one free.

●I can’t give you more than 100 yuan.

●The price can barely cover the cost.

●The discount had been given already.

●Let’s meet (each other) half way.

●I can’t come down that much. How about ten bucks off?

●You drive a hard bargain. I’m losing money on this.

●It cost me an arm and leg.

●It’s a deal.

●I’d like to buy one.

●I’ll take it.

●How much does it come to altogether?

●Can I pay by cheque/ credit card/ cash?

●Do you accept coupons([‘ku?p?n]优惠劵)?

IV．Related Words and Phrases:

article小商品

counter 柜台

pattern 图案

design设计

retail零售

brand牌子checkout/ cash desk收银台origin产地

superior优质的

inferior劣质的

tag/ label标签

duty-free免税

sale price特价

regular price原价reduction减价

amount总额

change找零

to refund退货

non-refundable不能退的

to exchange更换

warranty [‘w?r?nti] 保修期

to shrink缩水

to fade褪色

coupon优惠劵

pullover套头衫

blouse女士衬衫

tight-fitting clothes紧身衣mink coat貂皮大衣

overcoat男式大衣

jacket短上衣

scarf围巾

shawl[???l]披肩

sandals凉鞋

high-heel shoes高跟鞋wedge ([wed?]) heel shoes 坡跟鞋/楔形跟鞋slippers拖鞋

twin set两件套

slacks休闲裤

uniform制服

pajamas [p??d?ɑ?m?z]睡衣

underwear衣

vest衣，背心

pinch挤脚

tight紧

loose松

narrow窄

cuff袖口

vendor小贩

vending machine自动售货机

invoice发票

III． Suggested Answers for the main topics:

●Is there any difference between the shopping habits of

the old and young?

Well, young people like to buy something cute and fashionable although it may not be very useful. The old prefer to buy things that are guaranteed with good quality.

●What’s the living standard of Chinese people like

nowadays?

With the development of our society, the living standard of Chinese people has been improved significantly. So, nowadays, more and more people can afford to buy some expensive goods.

●How can a store attract people?

A good department store should provide customers with various brands of commodity, because people may have different demands. Besides, whether the shop assistants are kind or not is also a very important feature.

●What’s the change of department stores in the past

years?

The most significant change is that there are more goods available in department stores nowadays. Besides, the service of the shop assistants has been improved greatly. You can always get satisfactory service there. And the shop assistants will sincerely give you some advice when you want to buy something. However, in the past, they were very

indifferent and arrogant.

●What’s the difference between shopping malls and shops?

I think you have a wider choice in a shopping mall, but

a shop can give you great convenience.

●What do you think of on-line shopping?

Well, many consumers are using this way of shopping nowadays, but I think we should pay attention to the safety of payment. We should know how to protect ourselves.

●What do you think of the after-sale service of the

department stores?

Well, I think service is better now. The competence is stronger and every department store is conscious of this. They’re making great efforts to attract consumers.

●What’s the role of service for a store?

It determines whether the store is going to have more customers in the future. Once a consumer is maltreated, the negative effect will come out.

●Why do some many people enjoy in buying things? People get pleasure from shopping, and it is their nature. They want to possess more things. Besides, they can afford it.

●How will shopping change in the future?

Online shopping will be part of our life. People stay at home, click the mouse and then make the order. When their order is confirmed, their purchase will be delivered.

●What are the difference between cash and credit cards? Credit cards bring convenience to people. It is dangerous for people to carry cash around. People prefer to use credit

cards to pay a large sum of money.

●What is the difference between men and women in shopping? Men rarely go shopping as a habit, but as for women, shopping is the process of relaxation.

Unit 4 Entertainment

https://www.360docs.net/doc/0418188913.html,eful Sentences: 1. About TV/ movie:

●What’s on TV now?

●What program is this?

●There is a good program named Dialogue on Channel 9

tonight.

●Which do you prefer, Chinese films or foreign films?

●Have you got any tickets left?

●The new movie Transformer is on.

●Most of the TV programs are a complete waste of time.

●Presenting the news is what TV does best.

●I don’t like comedies very much. I like adventure

movies.

●Do you like Wild West film?

●Who is the leading lady in that movie?

●What do you think of the TV news report?

2. About music:

●What kind of music is popular now?

●What do you think of rock and roll music?

●Are you a music lover?

●What instrument do you play?

●Who’s your favorite pop song singer/ composer?

●Do you often go to concerts?

●Where can I download these records?

●I’m keen on light music.

●I really enjoy classical music.

●KTVs have to meet security and fire-safety regulations.

●People can free themselves from the stress and hectic

life of the city in KTV.

●Which song made the deepest impression on you?

●That was the most exciting live concert I’ve ever seen.

●I find jazz more relaxing.

3. About other entertainment activities:

●Would you like to dance?

●I don’t go dancing very often.

●Peking opera is terrific.

●I always chat online by QQ.

●Some young boys are addicted to network games.

●Do you often play chess in your spare time?

●The internet plays an important role in modern society.

II.Related Words and Phrases: cable TV有线电视

TV program电视节目

TV series电视剧

TV viewer电视观众

remote control遥控器

to switch over换台

channel频道

movie/ film电影

action movie动作电影

adventure movie惊险片

horror film恐怖片

music film音乐电影

popular music流行音乐folk music民族乐

punk朋克

composer作曲家

singer歌手

lyric歌词

band乐队

record唱片

concert音乐会

symphony交响乐['s?mf(?)n?] pirated盗版的

authorized正版的['??θ?ra?zd] solo独唱

duet二重唱[dju?'et]

trio三重唱['tri???]

tragedy悲剧

comedy喜剧

professional专业的

amateur业余的['?m?t?; -t??; -tj??; ,?m?'t??] director导演

producer制作人

cast全体演员

actor男演员

actress女演员

box-office票房

jazz爵士乐

rock and roll摇滚乐

classical music古典乐

soul music灵魂音乐light music轻音乐opera歌剧

Peking Opera京剧

ballet芭蕾

musical instrument乐器guitar吉他

bass贝斯

drum鼓

piano钢琴

violin小提琴

viola中提琴[v?'??l?] cello大提琴['t?el??] flute长笛[flu?t]

organ风琴['??g(?)n]

saxophone萨克斯['s?ks?f??n]

to play bridge打桥牌

to play chess下象棋

to play mahjong打麻将

Talk Show脱口秀

to surf the internet网上冲浪

cyber café网吧

cycle-addicts网虫

to go fishing垂钓

to go hiking远足

III． Suggested Answers for the main topics:

●What sort of music do you like most and why?

I like pop music because the rhythm is strong. ●Can you tell me the western music’s impact on the world

music?

Oh, the western music is undoubtedly great and it has a long history. It greatly influences the world music. Many musical talents and distinguished musicians were born and bred in western country, such as Beethoven, Mozart and so on. Excellent songwriters often go to Vienna to get education.

●Do you think it’s necessary to open a music course in

high school?

Yes, of course. The leisure activities of students are extremely limited. We can improve their quality and trait if we give them music lessons. Students can learn to appreciate music. They will be guided to the right way of

music.

●Do you like music?

Yes, I like singing in a karaoke. I often sing for my friends. When they praise me, I feel happy.

●What program is your favorite?

I always watch a program named Dialog. In this program, some important people are invited to be guests, and the TV presenter often asks them a lot of significant problems.

●What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching

TV?

As far as I am concerned, watching TV makes well-informed and relaxed, but on the other hand, it takes too much time which distracts us from our study or work.

●Why is watching TV an important way of relaxation?

TV viewers just sit in front of TV sets with the remote control in their hands. They don’t have to think about anything. They just get the information passively.

●Are there too many advertisements on TV?

I guess so. TV programs are interrupted every few minutes. Sometimes our interest is taken away from the programs ●What is the leisure style in your hometown?

Old people like to take a walk in the streets, and young people always sing karaoke, play sports or surf the internet.

●What is the importance of relaxation?

People can have the energy to continue to work or study. Besides, their life is going to be happy. They will have both physical and metal health.