實用英語口語之情景交際

S: well, I am a little bit out of shape. I think I should get some exercise to keep fit. what kind of service do you offer?

A: first of all, we'll tailor a work-out plan according to your physical conditions and your personal needs.

S: how can you get that done?

A: well,we give each of our customers a qualified personal trainer. The trainer will give you a fitmess asssessment and then come up with the work-outplan.

S: what else?

A: since everyone is different, your personal trainer will help you find out all the exercise equipments that are suitable for youe fitness level. Then you'll

be taught all the necessary techniques to use these equipments and achieve your goal.

S: sounds pretty good. How much do you charge?

A: that depends. We offer membership for one month, half a year and one year.

S: perhaps one month. I'll just have a try at first.

A: wise decision. that is 400 yuan. You'll find it's totally worth it.

S: OK, I'll take it.

A: oh, I no longer work there. I'm working with a multi-national corporation.

R: you changed jobs again? Why do you move so frequently?

A: I want to try different things before I find the one I really like.

R: why don't you stick with one job for a bit longer?

A: I could handle everything pretty well in the old position, so I decided to move around and learn something new.

R: how's your current job going?

A: I'm pretty satisfied with it. I can broaden my experience, learn lots of new things, and have more development opportunities.

R: sounds good,but I still think perhaps you should first have a clear career path to follow and then decide whether to change your job or not.

A: yes, you're right. When I graduated, I didn't know what I really wanted to do or what I could do. Now things are growing much clearer.

R: do you have a definite career path yet?

A: I'm not sure. I just like the job I'm doing now.

J: is it a horror movie?

D: yeah, I love horror movies. Would you like to go with me tomorrow?

J: no way. I will be scared out of my wits.

D: that's funny, I didn't know a big fellow like you could be so soft and timid on the inside.

J: Hey, how could you like to taste my fist?

D: alright, all joking aside, what kinds of moveis do you like?

J: Um, let me see, romance, comdedy. documentary, action, science fiction, animated and so on.

D: that is to say, you like all genres except for horror movies.

J: yeah. It seems like we don't speak the same language as far as movies are concerned.

D: not quite. I also greatly enjoy romance and comedy.

J: the Notebook is this type of movie.

D: really? I haven't heard of it.

J: well then, this could be a nice opportunity to enjoy it together. I bet you'd love it.

D: Ok. I can't wait to see it. Let's go!

C: that's very kind of you to say so. Let's try some after-dinner wines.

D: great. Sweet wines are my favorite. They always make a great finish to a decilious meal.

C: do you prefer brandy or posts.

D: port, please.

C: excellent choice. I love its smooth flavor.

D: the port is exquisite. It must have spent years aging in barrels. Am I right?

C: yes. You always have a good nose for wines.

D: next time we are about to dinner we should try some Canadian ice wine.

C: oh, what's that?

D: it's made from natually forzen grapes.

C: why not? It sounds great.

D: oh, here's to your health.

C: thanks. Cheers.

D: cheers

K: yeah,almost. But there is one thing.

P: what?

K: I still wonder what privacy meant for Chinese people. I don't mean to say that there's no privacy in China, but...

P: what is it?

K: some of my Chinese colleagues just share their personal stories in front of others.

P: that makes you feel uncomfortable?

K: yeah. we never do that in a public office.

P: perhaps that's because we hold different ideas about privacy.

K: i have felt that. One day when i was in a queue, reading a newspaper story, the man behind me peered through my shoulder and stared at the newspaper I was holding.

P: well, that's not rare. I've seen people reading at others' newspaper while takng a metro or a bus.

K: just stare at the newspaper holding in the hands of the one next to him?

P: yeah.

K: Oh, I'm shocked.

W: yes, this way please.

J: can we see the menu please?

W: here you are.

J: what's good today?

W: I recommend crisp beef and fried duck.

J: we don't want that. Well, perhaps we'll begin with mushroom soup and follow with some seafood and chips.

W: do you want any dessert?

J: no dessert, thanks, just coffee.

Gordon: can I have the check please?

W: OK.

J: let me pay for the bill today.

W: no, no. I think we should split the bill.

J: ok, if you really want to.

G: yes, I prefer to go Dutch when I'm on dates.