1、美国英语情景对话1).Introductios and Opening Conversations 介绍和开场白People in the United States dont always shake hands when they are introduced to one another. However, in a formal or business situation people almost always shake hands.1.A: Mary, this is Joes brother David.B; Im very glad to meet you.C: Its a
2、pleasure to meet you.B: How do you like Texas so far?C: Its really different from what I expected.B: Dont worry. Youll get used to it in no time.2.A: Mrs. Smith, Id like to introduce a friend of mine, Pierre Dubois.B: How do you do?C: Hello.B: Whats your impression of the United States?C: Well, I ca
3、nt get over how different the weather is here.B: Oh, youll get used to it soon!3.A: Wendy, Id like you to meet my brother Sam.B: Hi.C: Nice to meet you.B: What do you think of Dallas?C: Well, Im still feeling a little homesick and so many things seem strange to me.B: Youre bound to feel that way at
4、first, I guess.4.A: Mrs.Hughs, this is Peter Brown.B: Pleased to meet you.C: How do you do?B: I hope youre enjoying your stay here.C: If it werent for the climate, Id like it here very much.B: It always takes time to get used to a new place.(2).Special Greetings 节假日的问候There are eight national holida
5、ys celebrated in the United States: New YearsDay(Jan.), Washingtons Birthday (Feb.), Memorial Day(May), the Fourth of July, Labor Day(Sep.),Veterans Day(Nav.),Thanksgiving(Nov.) and Christmas(Dec.), In addition, there are many state and local holidays.1. A: Merry Christmas!B: The same to you!A: Are
6、you doing anyting special?B: Were having some friends over. What are you doing?A: Oh, Im just going to take it easy.2. A: Happy New Year!B: Thank you! Same to you.A: Have you got any plans?B: Ive been invited over to la friends. And you?A: My reemmates having a party.3. A: Have a nice Thanksgiving!B
7、: Same to you!A: Are you going anywhere?B: I thought about going to my sisters. How about you?A: Oh, Ill probably just stay at home.4. A: Have a nice weekend!B: Thanks. You too!A: Do you have any plans?B: Well, my familys away and I cant afford to do much. What about you?A: Oh, I havent decided what
8、 Im going to do yet.(3).Meeting old friends 老友重逢Many people shake hands when meeting after they havnt seen each other for a long time.1. A: I havent seen you for ages. You havent been sich, have you?B: No, Ive been in California for the past month.A: How nice. Where were you exactly?B: San Diego. I
9、got back yesterday.2. A: Its nice to see you again. Have you chaged jobs?B: No, Ive been visiting relatives.A: Thats nice. Where?B: I went to visit an uncle of mine in San Francisco.3. A: You havent been around much lately, have you?B: No, Ive been away on vacation.A: Oh? Where were you?B: Palm Spri
10、ngs. Ive got a cousin there.4. A: Well, hello, stranger! Have you moved or something?B: No, I went to California for a few weeks.A: Oh, really? Where did you go?B: Los Angeles. I stayed with my brother.(4).Saying Goodbye 告别When youre far from friends and family, you can keep in touch with them by le
11、tters, post cards, short notes or phone calls.1.A: Ive come to say goodbye.B: When are you off?A: Im flying home on Sunday afternoon.B: Well, goodbye. See you soon.A: Please dont forget to say goodbye to the rest of the family for me.2.A: Id like to say goodbye to everyone.B: What time are you going
12、?A: My plane leaves at 7:25.B; Well, goodbye and have a good trip!A: Goodbye. Remember to look me up if youre ever in Washington.3.A; Im calling to say goodbye.B: When do you leave?A: Im catching the 11:00 train.B: Take care of yourself and dont forget to keep in touch.A: Goodbye. Thanks again for e
13、verything.4.A: I just dropped in to say goodbye.B: What time are you leaving?A: Im 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 道谢When someone invites you for dinner, you can bring flowers,candy or a bot
14、tle of wine. Sometimes people send a thank you note to the host or hostess a few days after the event.1.A: Id better be going.B: So soon? Why dont you stay a little longer?A: I wish I could, but its already late.B: Oh, its a shame that you have to leave.A: Thank you for a wonderful meal.B: Im glad y
15、ou enjoyed it.2.A: I really must be going now.B: But you just got here. Cant you stay a little longer?A: Thats very nice of you, but I really cant.B: Well, its too bad that you have to go.A: Thanks very much. It was a great party!B: It was our pleasure.3.A: I think its about time we got going.B: Wha
16、t? Already? Wont you have more coffee?A: Id love to, but I have to get up early tomorrow.B: Oh! Im sorry. I wish you could stay.A: Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.B: Dont mention it. I hope you can come again soon.4.A: I really should be on my way.B: Oh, not yet! At least have one for the roa
17、d.A: No. Thanks all the same.B: Well, Im sorry you have to leave so early.A: Thank you very much. We really had a good time.B: Well, thank you for coming.(6).Asking People to Repeat 请人复述As long as you ask politely, most people do not mind repeating something you didnt hear or understand.1.A: Im sorr
18、y, but I didnt catch what you said.B: I said, Do you want me to help you?A: If youre sure youre not in a hurry, I can use a lttle help.B: Would you like me to get you a cab?2.A: I beg your pardon?B: I said, Do you need any help?A: Thats very nice of you. I guess I could use some help.B: Just tell me
19、 what youd like me to do.3.A: What was that?B: I said, Is there anything I can do?A: If its not too much trouble, I would like some help.B: Its no trouble at all. Ill carry this suitcase for you.4.A: Excuse me? I didnt hear what you said.B: I asked you if you wanted some help.A: If you wouldnt mind,
20、 I could use a hand.B: Ill get this bag for you.(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 in such a
21、way that the refusal does not cause embarrassment.1. A: Is there any chance of my borrowing your type-writer?B: For how long?A: Until the end of the week.B: Yes, I guess that would be all right.2. A: Would you mind if I borrowed your car?B: Well, when exactly?A: Until Monday or Tuesday of next week.
22、B: Im sorry, but its just not possible.3. A: Do you think you could lend me some of your records?B: Until when?A: Oh, just over the holidays.B: Im not sure. Ill have to think about it.4. A: I was wondering if youd let me stay with you for a few days.B: It really depends on when.A: Until next weekend
23、, if thats OK.B: Let me think it over, and Ill let you know later.(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 wont
24、believe it, but it was really cheap.A: I wish I could find one just like it.2.A: I like your new coat.B: Do you think it fits OK?A: Yes. It looks terrific!B: I bought it at half price.A: You were lucky to find it.3.A: Thats a very nice jacket.B: Does it really look OK?A: Yes, and I like the color to
25、o. It matches your hat.B: And I got it on sale.A: Thats incredible!4.A: I love that shirt.B: Do you really like it?A: Yes, it fits perfectly.B: It wasnt very expensive either.A: Thats amazing! It sure looks expensive.(9).Apologizing 道歉Sometimes it is necessary to tell someone bad news gently.1.A: Im
26、 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: Im really sorry, but I seem to have misplaced your scarf.B: Oh, thats all right.A: Im very sorry. Can I get you another on
27、e?B: No. Forget about it. Its not important.3.A: Im sorry, but I cant find the book you lent me.B: Thats OK.A: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one.B: No. Dont be silly. I wouldnt dream of letting you do that.4.A: I feel terrible, but Ive just broken your ashtray.B: Its nothing to ge
28、t upset about.A: I dont know what to say. Id like to replace it.B: No. Its out of the question.(10).Complaining 抱怨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 thin
29、k of it, please ask when you want to borrow my records.B: Im sorry. Youre right. I should have asked.2.A: Do you think you could keep the noise down?B: Im sorry. Am I keeping you awake?A: Yes. And another thing, would you mind not making long distance calls.B: Im sorry. I thought you wouldnt mind.3.
30、A: That radios pretty loud. Could you turn it down, please?B: Sorry. Was I disturbing you?A: Yes. And something else, please dont borrow my clothes without asking.B: Sorry. I guess I wasnt thinking. I wont do it again.4.A: You dont have to play that record so loud, do you?B: Im sorry. Has it been bo
31、thering you?A: Yes. And please ask me the next time you want to use something.B: Im sorry. I meant to ask you.(11).The weather 天气A very common way to start a conversation is to talk about the weather. When youre traveling, remember that there is considerable variation in climate in the United States.1.A: Beautiful day,
