日期：2007-10-30 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't believe it, but it was really cheap... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 Sometimes it is necessary to tell someone bad news gently. 1.A: Im afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth. B: Oh, dont worry about it. A: I want to apologize. Is there anything I can do? B: Just forget about it. I never did like it anyway. 2.A: I... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 Its a good idea to be as polite as possible even when complaining about something. 1.A: I wish you wouldnt play the TV so loud. B: Sorry. Where you trying to sleep? A: Yes, And while I think of it, please ask when you want to borrow my records. B: I... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 Dialogue 4 Jenny's boyfriend is a very nice person, but her friend Katie is concerned about his age.... Katie: Jenny, I know you like John a lot, but what do you like about him? Jenny: Well, there's just something about him. Don't you think so? Kati... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 Dialogue 1 John likes Jenny, but he's afraid to ask her out. His friend Jack is trying to encourage him. John: Hey, Jack, is Jenny coming with us? Jack: Yes. Why? John: Nothing. I'm just asking. Jack: Just asking? But why is your face burning like m... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 Conversation C: George: So... what did you think about the movie? Heather: Well... I think this Star Wars episode is an excellent piece of work. But not as good as the previous ones. George: Really? I don't agree. This Star Wars episode was incredib... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 Conversation B: George: Wow, look at the line! It's worse than I expected. We're lucky we got here an hour early. Or else we would definitely have had problems getting good seats. I'm glad we made the effort to come early. Heather: Me too. I learned... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 Conversation A: George: Hi, Heather, I was wondering if you're free tomorrow night. Heather: Well, George, I guess I am. Why do you ask? George: I have just gotten a pair of pre-sale Star Wars movie tickets from a friend and was thinking of inviting... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 Karl: Do you have time to stop for lunch? Ann: Yes, I'm hungry. This restaurant has a good selection and the prices are moderate. Karl: That sounds fine with me. Let's try it. Ann: Where do you want to sit, the smoking or the nonsmoking section? Kar... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 Notes Let's see. It's next Saturday night at 7 at your house and the address is 201 Liberty Lane, Champaign. This is a clarification strategy used to confirm the understood message. After saying this, Dan can be 100% sure that the message he understo... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 第七天 Going to a Party When planning to go to a party, we need to consider two things. 1) Who will we be talking to, and 2) What are some likely topics. In this lesson you will see three sample conversations. Conversation A , Dan is calling Kay to c... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 Conversation B (At the mall) Anna: Here we are, guys, I'm going to stop by Bergner's first. I might just get lucky today. Who knows, some of their dresses might be on SALE. Masahiro:Bergner's? Will: It's a fairly well-known department store. Sort of... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 第六天 Shopping in America INTRODUCTION Conversation A is a typical conversation about shopping in the United States. Masahiro is an international student who has just arrived from Japan, and Anna and Will are introducing him to the shopping scenari... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 第五天 A VISIT TO THE ADVISOR In this conversation, an international student has been asked to see her advisor. The advisor has something very important to discuss with the student. ------------------------------------------------------ Student: You... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 第四天 Asking for the Way Visitor: Can you tell me how to reach the bank please? Policeman: Which bank? There are two: the Allied Irish Bank and the Bank of Ireland. Visitor: I have an AIB pass card and I want to withdraw money from the bank. Policem... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 Librarian: Can I help you? Natalie: Yes. I am a bit confused. My sociology class is supposed to read a chapter in a book called Sociology and the Modern Age. According to the syllabus, the book is in the library, but I haven't been able to find it. L... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 Bill is looking for a new apartment. He just moved to a new city in order to start studying at a university. He is at a Rental Agency in the new city. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Agent: Hi! Welcome to Rental Prop... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 1、按英美的习俗，送礼不但可以表示感激之情，也常用来作为联络感情的一种方法。无论是父子、夫妻、朋友、情侣，彼此都可以借互赠礼物来增进感情，且并不拘泥于任何形式。不少人甚至动手做上一份小小的礼物送给朋友或亲人。 2、接受礼物时，除了向对方道谢外，外国人，... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 要想使自已的英语口语多姿多彩，魅力无穷，并能很快吸引对方，仅仅流利快速是不够的。许多英语专业毕业生在同外国人交流过程中，经常出现尴尬的场面，两个人都无法准确理解对方。中国学生语速倒是很快，但由于用词的不准确，表达方式的不贴切以及过分追求难词造成的歧... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-10-30 吃牛排时，waiter会问How would you like it?就是问要几分熟的意思，可以选择rare，medium或 well-done。 I am under the weather. =I am not feeling well. 我不太舒服! May I take a rain check? 可不可改到下次？(例如有人请你吃饭，你不能赴约，只好请他改到下一次... 阅读全文>>