（40）At a Cocktail¹ Party 在鸡尾酒会上

    Cocktail parties are popular for both business and social functiongs. They may be casual or formal and are often held between 6：00 and 8：00 in the evening. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres or snacks are usually served.

    为商务和社交的目的举行鸡尾酒会是很普遍的事。酒会可能是非正式的，也可能是正式的，而且经常在晚上六点至八点间举行。酒会上通常招待各种饮料和开胃小吃或点心。

    1.A： Come in. It's nice to see you again.

    B： It's nice to be here.

    A： Would you care for a drink？

    B： Just a club soda² for me，please.

    2.A： Hi！ I'm happy you could make it.

    B： Well, I've been looking forward to seeing you.

    A： What can I get you？

    B： I'd love a gin and tonic³.

    3.A： Good evening, I'm so happy you could come.

    B： Thank you for inviting⁴ me.

    A： What would you like to drink？

    B： A glass of white wine would be fine, thank you.

    4.A： Hello. It's a pleasure to see you again.

    B： Thank you. I've been looking forward to your party.

    A： You'll have a drink, won't you？

    A： I think I'll have a beer, if you have any.