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ene 3 后來Gary還是忍痛買了那車,他去接朋友時(shí)說:It cost me an arm and a leg。[ Tip ] 英美人的俚語大都很形象化,活靈活現(xiàn),繪聲繪影,試試用“影像聯(lián)想法”理解這話。Cost somebody an arm and a leg,要某人的一手一腳,真要命,引伸指“非常昂貴”。It cost me an arm and a leg. 那車花了我很多錢。第五節(jié) 和老外聊天 Chat With Foreigners碰到老外“廢話”五步曲:1. Excuse me, may I talk with you? 勞駕,我可以和你聊聊嗎?2. Is this your first trip to China? 這是你第一次來中國嗎?3. Have you ever been to other parts of China? 你到過中國的其他地方嗎?4. What impressed you the most about China? 你對(duì)中國最深的印象是什么?5. How long do you plan to stay? 你打算呆多久?反復(fù)操練,死活要脫口而出這5句“廢話”。另外再關(guān)心一下老外:6. Are you used to the food / weather here? 你吃的慣這兒的飯菜嗎?/ 你習(xí)慣這兒的天氣嗎? 7. What do people my age love to do the most in your country?你們國家像我這樣年紀(jì)的人最喜歡做什么? 我們把這些句子擴(kuò)展為實(shí)用對(duì)話(Practical Dialog):Henry: a Chinese Jim: an American who travel around ChinaThey meet in a Yangtze River Three Gorges scenic spot at night.Henry: Excuse me, may I talk with you?Jim: Sure. Glad to meet you.Henry: It’s a pleasure to meet you. Wele to China and enjoy your visit here.Jim: Thanks. I’m sure I will.Henry: How was your trip?Jim: It was wonderful.Henry: What do you think of the Yangtze River Three Gorges? 你覺得長(zhǎng)江三峽怎么樣?Jim: It’s absolutely beautiful. The view is very nice here.Henry: I’m glad to hear that. May I ask where you are from?Jim: I’m from America.Henry: That’s a great country and I’ve heard so much about it. Jim: Thanks for saying so. China is great, too.Henry: I suppose so. I’m a local person. I was born and raised in Chongqing. I wonder where you were born and raised?Jim: I was born and raised in New York. I have lived there for 25 years.Henry: How lucky you are! Is this your first trip to China? Jim: No. I’ve been here twice.Henry: Have you ever been to other parts of China?Jim: I’ve been to Xi’an, Beijing and Guilin.Henry: What impressed you the most about China?Jim: The population and development. China is changing every day and it’s amazing. Frankly speaking, China has ancient culture and long, important history and it’s incredible (五星級(jí)形容詞,=unbelievable ). You know, the Terra Cotta Warrior (兵馬俑) in Xi’an is the most impressive thing I’ve ever seen in my life.Henry: Yeah. China’s population is billion and it’s one of the biggest problems that the government has to solve. The Terra Cotta Warrior is one of the 8 miracles in the world. Are you used to the food here?Jim: To be honest, Chinese food is different from western food. So I’m not used to it yet. But I’m trying to get used to it now.Henry: Don’t worry, you’ll get used to it soon. How long do you plan to stay?Jim: Probably 5 years. The point is that I’d like to stay as long as I can, ‘cause China is really attractive and the culture is really different from that of our country and it’s incredible.Henry: It sure is. That’s why you came here to appreciate our local culture. And I think the only way to really know another culture is to learn the language, because language is the carrier of culture. What’s your opinion?Jim: I agree with you pletely. “Learn one more language, live one more life.”Henry: Absolutely. I couldn’t agree more. So I wonder if you’re working on your Chinese?Jim: Sure, I try my best to learn Chinese but it’s very slow. Chinese is the most difficult language I’ve ever learnt.Henry: That’s interesting. Almost every foreigner I’ve met before thought so, too. Anyway, don’t worry, things will work out.Jim: Thanks for cheering me up. Henry: My pleasure. What do people my age love to do the most in your country?Jim: May I have your age, please?Henry: I’m 25 years old.Jim: Oh, That depends. Some young people like to attend party to have fun together. Some have got married and enjoy their work.Henry: Good. Just like us in China. I begin to think that human nature is pretty much the same everywhere. (我開始覺得無論在哪里人性都是一樣的。)Jim: You said it. Henry: Oh, Jim, I’m afraid I’ve got to go now. It’s very nice talking to you. How can I get in touch with you?Jim: Here’s my address: Jim_rose@Henry: Thanks. Here’s mine: hotli2008@. Take it easy and enjoy your stay here!Jim: Thank you. I’m sure I will. Have a good evening!Henry: The same to you. I hope I can see you again. Bye.Jim: Bye.現(xiàn)在我們一起口譯(以后碰到老外不要緊閉嘴巴?。哼@是你第一次來中國嗎?你去過中國的其他地方嗎?你對(duì)中國最深的印象是什么?你打算呆多久?我生在紐約,長(zhǎng)在紐約。那是一個(gè)偉大的國家,我久仰其名。我是當(dāng)?shù)厝恕L拱椎卣f,中國有古老的文化和悠久的歷史,簡(jiǎn)直太不可思議了。中國有13億人口。我開始覺得無論在哪里人性都是一樣的。1恐怕我得走了。1在你們國家像我這樣年紀(jì)的人最喜歡做什么?(疑問句比陳述句口譯起來難度大?。┱f出成就感The Sense Of Achievement:What impressed you the most about…? 超級(jí)句型“你對(duì)……最深的印象是什么?”①What impressed you the most about hot pot in Chongqing?②What impressed you the most about Beijing Opera?③What impressed you the most about your trip to Hainan Island?④What impressed you the most about your first date?⑤What impressed you the most about Hilton Hotel?⑥What impressed you the most about my hairstyle?其實(shí),我們前面已經(jīng)操練過這個(gè)句型了,現(xiàn)在重復(fù)操練,這是我反復(fù)灌輸給學(xué)員提高口語的一個(gè)道理:有限的材料無限地重復(fù)!As the saying goes, ”Practice makes perfect! ”Now it’s your turn to use this sentence pattern to make 3 sentences as creative as you can!①__________________________________________________________②__________________________________________________________③__________________________________________________________I’ve heard so much about … 實(shí)用句型“久仰……”①I’ve heard so much about you!②I’ve heard so much about your country!③I’ve heard so much about Super Girl!④I’ve heard so much about Crazy English!第六節(jié) 預(yù)定機(jī)票Air Ticket ReservationS: Staff at the airport C: ClientS: Hello, Southwest Airlines. May I help you?C: Sure. I’d like to make a reservation.S: Where are you flying from and what’s your destination?C: From Chongqing to Beijing.S: When do you plan to travel?C: August 5th. Do you have any flights in the morni