【正文】 ou want to speak to?B:I39。ll have to look. What do you want it for?A: I need it for the parking meter.B: I can give you quarters, if that39。s much better than yesterday.A: They say we39。t it?B: Yes, it39。s pretty loud. Could you turn it down, please?B: Sorry. Was I disturbing you?A: Yes. And something else, please don39。s out of the question.(10).Complaining 抱怨It39。t find the book you lent me.B: That39。s amazing! It sure looks expensive.(9).Apologizing 道歉Sometimes it is necessary to tell someone bad news gently.: I39。ll have to think about it.4. A: I was wondering if you39。s no trouble at all. I39。t hear or understand.: I39。t.B: Well, it39。m going to try to leave by 10:00.B: Take care and give my best to your parents.A: Goodbye. Hope to see you again next year.(5).Saying Thank You 道謝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.: I39。t forget to say goodbye to the rest of the family for me.: I39。ve been visiting relatives.A: That39。t afford to do much. What about you?A: Oh, I haven39。re having some friends over. What are you doing?A: Oh, I39。m still feeling a little homesick and so many things seem strange to me.B: You39。s really different from what I expected.B: Don39。t always shake hands when they are introduced to one another. However, in a formal or business situation people almost always shake hands.: Mary, this is Joe39。d like to introduce a friend of mine, Pierre Dubois.B: How do you do?C: Hello.B: What39。t for the climate, I39。s. And you?A: My reemmate39。t seen each other for a long time.1. A: I haven39。ve been away on vacation. A: Oh? Where were you?B: Palm Springs. I39。re ever in Washington.。s already late.B: Oh, it39。t you have more coffee?A: I39。re sure you39。t mind, I could use a hand.B: I39。ll let you know later.(8).Giving Compliments 贊美Friends often pliment one another on clothes, especially if the clothes are new.: What a beautiful sweater!B: Do you think it looks good on me?A: Yes, and it goes beautifully with your pants.B: You won39。m really sorry, but I seem to have misplaced your scarf.B: Oh, that39。t dream of letting you do that.: I feel terrible, but I39。m sorry. You39。t do it again.: You don39。s such a nice change.A: I really don39。s going to be a nice day.B: It39。s usually cheaper to dial the number yourself. Of course, you must go through an operator to make persontoperson or cllect calls. You can dial direct to many countries overseas or you can ask for the overseas operator.:Operator.B:I39。s C double OPER.:Operator.B:Operator, I39。s in.A:OK.B:I39。t miss it.A:Will it take me long to get there?B:No. It39。m sorry, but she won39。m afraid not. She doesn39。re going the wrong way. You want the Number11. It stops in front of the post office.A: About how long does it take?B: Only fifteen minutes.：Is this the right bus for Pacific Boulevard?B: No. You should have taken the Yellow Line bus. You can get one at the next stop.A: Is it long ride?B: Not that long.(18).Taking a Texi 乘出租汽車(chē)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 you39。s $, please.A: Thank you very much. Here39。s due in at noon.A:What39。s $ one way or $ round trip.(20).The New York City Subway 紐約市的地鐵There are subway systems in several cities in the US. New York City has an extensive and rather plicated rapid transit system. Each train is designated by a letter or a number, but most New Yorkers refer to them by such names as the Broadway Local and the 6th Avenue Express. It is important to remember that both local and express trains operate on some lines. You must have a token or, in some cases, the exact change to get on the platforms. Subway maps are available at most token booths.: Which train do I take to Columbus Circle, please?B: Take the uptown A train and get off at the next station.A: And where do I get the train?B: Just go down those steps.: How do I get to Rockefeller Center?B: Take the RR to 34th Street, then change to the D train and go two stops.A: Which platform is it on?B: Go down the stairs over there.: Which line do I take for Greenwich Village?B: You can take the D, the F or the A. Just make sure you39。ll need an economy ticket with an open return.B: TWA has a fight leaving at 9:25.A: I guess that39。s license. It you do not have an internationally recognized credit card, a large deposit is usually required to rent a car. Each state has its own driving requlations, so pay close attention to road signs.: How much is it to rent an economy car?B: $ a day or $ a week, unlimited mileage.A: Could I have one for tomorrow morning?B: Do you have your driver39。ll have to use a credit card or leave a $100 deposit.: If I wanted to rent a van, how much would it cost?B: Let39。t have time. How much is that?B: It es to $.24).On the Highway 在公路上The interstate highway system makes longdistance travel by car fast and convenient. Interstate highways are clearly marked with numbers: odd numbers mark north and south routes and even numbers mark east and west routes. Such toll roads as turnpikes, thruways and parkways are part of the interstate system. The speed limit on all highways is 55 miles per hour unless otherwise posted. Remember that 1 mile= kilometers.: We39。t be hard to do.: Shouldn39。s usually quite easy to find a room to rent. This is especially true in towns where universities or college are located.: Do you take in students?B: Yes. If you don39。m looking for a room.B: Yes. I39。d like to know how to send money to France.: Could I change these pounds for dollars, please?B: Do you want small bills or large?A: It doesn39。d like a book of 20 cent st