日期：2007-10-30 （3）。Meeting old friends 老友重逢 Many people shake hands when meeting after they havn't seen each other for a long time. 1. A： I haven't seen you for ages. You haven't been sich, have you？ B： No, I've been in California for the past month. A：... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （4）。Saying Goodbye 告别 When you're far from friends and family, you can keep in touch with them by letters, post cards, short notes or phone calls. 1.A： I've come to say goodbye. B： When are you off？ A： I'm flying home on Sunday afternoon. B... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （5）。Saying Thank You 道谢 When someone invites you for dinner, you can bring flowers,candy or a bottle of wine. Sometimes people send a thank you note to the host or hostess a few days after the event. 1.A： I'd better be going. B： So soon？ Why... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （6）。Asking People to Repeat 请人复述 As long as you ask politely, most people do not mind repeating something you didn't hear or understand. 1.A： I'm sorry, but I didn't catch what you said. B： I said, Do you want me to help you？ A： If you're... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （7）。Asking Favors 求助 When you ask for things, it is important to be polite. The intonation that you use in making your request is as important as what you actually say. When you think someone will refuse your request, you can ask the question i... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （8）。Giving Compliments 赞美 Friends often compliment one another on clothes, especially if the clothes are new. 1.A： What a beautiful sweater！ B： Do you think it looks good on me？ A： Yes, and it goes beautifully with your pants. B： You won'... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （9）。Apologizing 道歉 Sometimes it is necessary to tell someone bad news gently. 1.A： I'm afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth. B： Oh, don't worry about it. A： I want to apologize. Is there anything I can do？ B： Just forget about it. I n... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （10）。Complaining 抱怨 It's a good idea to be as polite as possible even when complaining about something. 1.A： I wish you wouldn't play the TV so loud. B： Sorry. Where you trying to sleep？ A： Yes, And while I think of it, please ask when you... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （11）。The weather 天气 A very common way to start a conversation is to talk about the weather. When you're traveling, remember that there is considerable variation in climate in the United States. 1.A： Beautiful day, isn't it？ B： Yes, it's not... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （12）。Asking for Change 换零钱 It is sometimes difficult toget change without buying something, so it's a good idea to carry change with you at all times. If you need change, you can buy something inexpensive like candy or a newspaper and ask for... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （13）。Making a Telephone Call 打电话（1） The telephone system in the United States, as in many other countries, has a special number for each region of the country. It is called as area code. If you know the area code and the phone number, it's u... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （14）。Making a Telephone Call 打电话（2） When using a public telephone, be sure to read the directions carefully before dialing. 1.A：Hello. Can I speak to Yolanda, please？ B：Hold on, please. A：Thank you. B：Sorry, but she's out. A：Would you... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （15）。Asking for Directions 问路 People are usually helpful when you ask for directions. You should try to have the exact address and be as specific as possible. Telephone directories are the most common sourse of addresses. Remember that many cit... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （16）。Making an Appointment 预约 It is usually necessary to make an appointment with a doctor, dentist or lawyer. You should call as far in advance as possible. 1.A： Would Dr. Block be able to see me at 9：30 tomorrow？ B： I'm sorry, but she won... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （17）。On a Bus 在公共汽车上 In cities, buses have letters or numbers indicating their routes. Usually the exact fare is required because you can't get change on a bus. Long-distance travel by bus is common throughout the United States and Cannda.... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （18）。Taking a Texi 乘出租汽车 Taxi fares vary from city to city. In some cities, taxis have meters that tell you the fare. For long rides, it is a good idea to ask in advance what the approximate fare will be. This is especially true if you're ta... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （19）At a Railroad Station 在火车站 Long-distance travel by train is not as common in the United Stated as it many other parts of the world. Most train travel is in the Northeast Corridor linking Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washin... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （20）The New York City Subway 纽约市的地铁 There are subway systems in several cities in the US. New York City has an extensive and rather complicated rapid transit system. Each train is designated by a letter or a number, but most New Yorkers refe... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （21）Making Airline Reservations 预定飞机票 You can go to a travel agency or talk directly to the airlines to make air travel arrangements. Remember that some cities have more than one airport. Be sure you know which airport and terminal your fligh... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 （22）Renting a Car 租汽车 It is possible to use a foreign license when driving in the United States, but it is a good idea to have an international driver's license. It you do not have an internationally recognized credit card, a large deposit is u... 阅读全文>>