北京奥运英语培训.doc

院庆志愿者英语培训第一节 问候和欢迎 greetings and welcoming conversations 1. a: welcome to shenzhen!欢迎到深圳来！b: thank you.谢谢你。2. a: nice to meet you.很高兴见到你。b: nice to meet you, too.很高兴见到你。3. a: where are you from?你从哪里来？b: im from america.我来自美国。4. a: how was your trip?这次旅行怎么样？b: it was wonderful.非常棒。5. a: i hope you will enjoy your stay here.希望你在这儿过得愉快。b: thank you, im sure i will.谢谢你，我相信我会的。8. a: is this your first trip to beijing?这是你第一次来北京吗？b: no, ive been here twice.不，我已经来过两次了。9. a: have you been to other parts of china?你去过中国的其它地方吗？b: i have been to xian and shanghai.我去过西安和上海。10. a: whats your impression of beijing so far?目前你对北京的印象如何？b: beijing is a very beautiful city!北京是一个非常美丽的城市！11. a: how long do you plan to stay?你计划待多久？b: im not sure yet.我还不知道。/还没定。12. a: please make yourself at home.别客气。/请随便。b: thank you!谢谢你！第二节 再见和告别 goodbye and taking leave1. a: i really should be going.我真的要走了。b: ok, have a safe trip.好，祝你一路平安。2. a: take care! see you later.保重！再见。b: have a nice day!祝你今天过得愉快！3.a:please look me up whenever youre in beijing.到了北京就来找我。b: thank you, i sure will.谢谢，我一定会的。4. a: nice talking to you!很高兴和你谈话！b: same here!我也一样！5. a: please say hello to your family.请代我向你家人问好。b: send my best wishes to your wife.替我为你妻子送去最好的祝愿。6. a: goodbye and good luck!再见，祝你好运！b: keep in touch!保持联系！7. a: this is a small gift. i hope you like it.这是我的一点小心意，希望你喜欢。b: i love it!我很喜欢！8. a: lets take a picture together.一起合张影吧。b: thats a good idea!好主意！9. a: lets get together again soon.有空再来聚一聚b: im looking forward to that.我在盼望着那一天。10. a: i hope to see you again.我希望再次见到你。b: me too.我也是。第三节 介绍/谈论自己 introductions/talking about yourself1. a: hello! whats your name?你好！你叫什么名字？b: my name is stone lee.我叫李斯通。2. a: here is my business card.这是我的名片b: thank you. here is mine.谢谢，这是我的。3. a: what should i call you?怎么称呼你？b: please just call me stone.叫我斯通好了。4. a: id like you to meet my colleague.我想让你认识一下我的同事。b: id love to.我很乐意。5. a: heres a picture of my family.这是一张我们家的全家福。b: they are lovely!他们真可爱！6. a: i work in the travel and tourism business.我从事旅游业。b: how interesting!真有趣！7. a: i was born and raised in beijing.我生在北京，长在北京。b: really?真的吗？8. a: this is my hometown.这是我的故乡。b: oh, its beautiful!啊，真美！9. a: i have been living in beijing for 20 years.我已经在北京生活了二十年了。b: youre really lucky!你真幸运！第六节 提供和请求帮助 offering/asking for help1. a: do you need any help?需要帮助吗？b: no, thank you. im fine.不，谢谢了。我还行。2. a: here, let me help you!让我帮你吧！b: oh, thanks a lot!啊，十分感谢！3. a: is there anything i can do for you?有什么需要帮忙吗？b: yes, could you help me get a train ticket?有，你能帮我买一张火车票吗？4. a: do you have any questions about beijing?你对北京有什么要问的吗？b: yes, a lot.有许多。5. a: could you do me a favor?能帮我一个忙吗？b: sure, id be glad to.当然，我很乐意。第七节 同意和不同意 agreement and disagreement1. a: do you agree with me?你同意我的意见吗？b: absolutely, i agree with you.当然，我同意你。2. a: china is developing so quickly.中国现在发展非常迅速。b: exactly.千真万确。3. a: chinese food is so good.中国菜真不错。b: i feel the same way.我有同感。 4.a:chinese culture is very different from western culture.中西方文化有很大的差异。b: youre so right.你说得太对了。5. a: chinese is so difficult.中文很难。b: you can say that again.的确是这样。6. a: i feel like taking a break.我想休息一下。b: thats a good idea.那是个好主意。7. a: china has a lot of problems.中国存在很多问题。b: i dont think so.我不这样认为。8. a: japan is our biggest competition.日本是我们最强的竞争对手。b: im afraid i disagree.我恐怕不赞同。第十节 感谢 gratitude1. a: thank you very much!非常感谢！b: youre welcome. its my pleasure.不用客气，我感到非常荣幸。2. a: thank you for coming.感谢光临。b: thank you for inviting me.谢谢你的邀请。3. a: thank you for your time.谢谢你抽出时间来。b: anytime!随时奉陪！4. a: thank you for a great evening.感谢今晚的盛情款待。b: it was my pleasure.这是我的荣幸。5. a: im sorry.对不起。b: it doesnt matter./ thats ok./ thats all right.没关系。6. a: sorry to keep you waiting.很抱歉让你久等。b: no problem.没关系。7. a: sorry, i didnt hear what you said.对不起，我没听见你说什么。b: i said, do you want me to help you?我说：“你需要我帮你吗？”第十一节 爱好和休闲 hobbies and leisure1. a: what do you do to relax?你平时做什么消遣？b: i love traveling.我喜欢旅游。2. a: do you like sports?你喜欢体育吗？b: yes, very much.是的，非常喜欢。3. a: what are your hobbies?你有什么爱好？b: i play golf.打高尔夫球。4. a: what are you interested in?你对什么感兴趣？b: im very interested in speaking english.我对说英语特别感兴趣。5. a: would you like to buy anything to takehome with you?你想买一些东西带回家吗？b: sure. what do you recommend?当然，有什么可推荐的吗？第十二节 天气 weather1. a: beautiful day, isnt it?今天天气不错。b: absolutely.确实如此。2. a: what do you think of the weather here?你认为这儿的天气怎样？b: its wonderful, but a little too hot for me.非常好，就是有点太热了。3. a: beijing is a great place to visit in fall!秋天的北京是旅游的好地方。b: it sure is.的确如此。第十三节 北京专用句 beijing special sentences1. a: how do you like beijing?你认为北京怎么样？b:i think beijing is very beautiful and the people are friendly.我认为北京非常美丽，北京人很友善。2. a: there are changes in beijing everyday.北京每天都在变化。b: its amazing!真是太好了！3. a: i hope youll come to beijing often.我希望你能经常来北京。b: i plan to.我是这样打算的。4. a: there are many investment opportunities in beijing now.现在北京有很多投资机会。b: please tell me more about them.请给我细讲一下。5. a: where would you like to visit most?你最希望参观什么地方？b: i want to see the palace museum.我想去看看故宫博物馆。6. a: there are many interesting things to see in beijing.北京有很多有意思的地方可看。b: i hope i have time to see them all.但愿我有时间一饱眼福。7. a: beijing is one of the most important cities in asia.北京是亚洲最重要的城市之一。b: you can say that again!你说的没错。第十四节 祝贺 congratulations 1. a: we signed the contract. 我们已经签了合同。b: congratulations! 祝贺你们！2. a: we got the job done! 我们已经完成任务了！ b: lets celebrate! 让我们庆祝一下！第十五节 紧急事件 emergency1. when you lost your passport丢失护照2. i lost my passport.我的护照丢了。3. id like to have it reissued.我想重新申请一个。4. please fill out this form.请填写这张表格。5. when will it be ready?什么时候可以办好？6. you can pick it up next month.你可以下个月来取。第三节 关于中国，中国文化和中国人 about china, chinese culture, and the chinese1. c: what do you think of china?你怎么看中国？w1: china is a fascinating country. it has a lot to offer the world.中国是个迷人的国家，她对世界的贡献是巨大的。w2: i dont know a lot about china yet, but im eager to learn.我对中国还不太了解，但我很想知道。2. c: what do you think of the chinese?你怎么看中国人？w1:chinese are very hospitable and kind-hearted.中国人民热情好客，亲切友好。w2: chinese value family and education more than americans.中国人比美国人更看重家庭和教育。3. c: what are your feelings about life in china?你觉得在中国的生活怎么样？w1: life in china is so different from life in my country.中国的生活跟我们国家的截然不同。w2: life here seems more stable than life in my country.这里的生活似乎比我们国家的更稳定些。c: how do you like the great wall?你觉得长城怎么样？w1: its the most amazing thing ive ever seen!那是我见过的最令人震撼的景观！w2: its really awesome! words cant describe it!真令人敬佩！无法用言语来形容。【额外奉献】words cant describe. 无法用言语表达1) words cant describe how thankful i am.我对你的感激之情溢于言表。2) words cant describe how lucky you are.你的运气真是无法用言语来表达。3) words cant describe the way i feel.我的感觉难以言表。4. c: what do you think of the forbidden city?你认为故宫怎么样？w1: i feel like i am walking through history.走进故宫，就像徜徉在历史的长河中。w2: its really proof of the chinas greatness and wisdom.那可真是中国人民伟大和智慧的见证。5. c: what do you want to know about china?你想对中国了解些什么？w1: i want to know more about traditional chinese medicine.我想知道更多有关传统中医的事。w2: i want to know about opportunities for my business.我想了解一些商机。w3: i really want to know more about the english education in china.我非常想对中国的英语教育状况多一些了解。6. c: what attracts you the most about china?中国的什么最吸引你？w1: the ancient culture, the friendly people and the terrific food.中国的古代文化，友好的人民和美味的食品。w2: the exciting atmosphere of change and development.那令人振奋的巨变和发展氛围。7. c: what was your first impression of china?你对中国的第一印象是什么？w1: i was so amazed by the large population. there are so many people everywhere.中国庞大的人口让我吃惊。到处都是人。w2: china was much more modern than i expected. the cities are filled with skyscrapers.中国比我想象中的要更现代化。城市里到处是摩天大楼。w3: its very different from what i expected. its not at all like what i thought.跟我想象中的大不一样，根本不像我想的那样。8. c: what do you like best about china?对于中国，你最喜欢的是什么？w1: the hospitality of the chinese.中国人的热情好客。w2: the history and unique features of itsdifferent cities.不同城市的历史和特色。w3: i never have to pay for anything. everywhere i go, i can stay and eat for free. you know why, because they want to learn english!我走到哪儿都不用花钱，白吃白住。你知道为什么吗，他们都想跟我学英语！9. c: what do you dislike most about china?对于中国，你最不喜欢的是什么？w1: the pollution.污染。w2: i hate the way people spit and litter. it really turns me off.我讨厌人们随地吐痰、乱丢垃圾，这令我很反感。10. c: what do you find interesting about life in china?你发现在中国生活有什么有趣之处？w1: there are so many people and so many differences from western culture.人很多，而且中西文化有很大差异。w2: ancient culture and modern development exist side by side.传统文化和现代化发展共存。w3: there are so many different cities and so many different customs. every city has a unique personality.众多不同的城市，众多不同的风俗。每个城市都有它独特的一面。11. c: what cities have you been to?/ where have you been?你去过哪些城市？/你都去过哪里？w1: ive been to beijing and shanghai. they are very impressive.我去过北京和上海，我对这两个城市印象很深。w2: ive been to a lot of cities in china. i love them all.我过去中国的很多城市，这些城市我都喜欢。12. c: where would you like to go?你想去哪里？w: id like to go to xian and guilin. i want to see the terra cotta warriors and the mountains of yangshuo.我想去西安和桂林。我想去看看兵马俑和阳朔的山。13. c: what is your favorite place in china?你最喜欢中国的哪个地方？w1: absolutely beijing! there is no city like the capital. you can never get tired of beijing. there is so much history and culture.当然是北京了！没有一个城市比得上首都。你对北京永远也不会厌倦，她拥有悠久的历史和灿烂的文化。w2: i have two favorite places in china, sanya and shanghai. sanya in hainan has the most beautiful beaches i have ever seen. shanghai is a very energetic and exciting city.中国有两个地方是我最喜欢的，三亚和上海。海南的三亚有我见过的最美丽的海滩。上海是一个充满活力和激情的城市。14. c: what would you like to buy and take back from china?你想在中国买点什么带回去？w1: china is so famous for its silk. id like to buy some for my mother.中国的丝绸闻名遐迩。我要买一些给我母亲。15. c: do you think the chinese are less sensitive than the people in your country?你认为中国人比你们国家的人更随和吗？w1: yes, the chinese are very tolerant.是的。中国人很懂得容忍。w2: no, chinese worry about losing face a lot more than people in my country.不，中国人比我们国家的人更爱面子。16. c: what makes you feel embarrassed in china?在中国，什么让你感到尴尬？w1: i dont like being stared at. it makes me uncomfortable.我不喜欢人们盯着我看，这让我觉得很不自在。w2: i dont like being asked personal questions, especially about how much things cost.我不喜欢被问到私人问题，尤其是我买什么东西花了多少钱。17. c: what are your suggestions regarding the development of china?关于中国的发展，你有何建议？w1: learn some ideas from western countries and protect the environment.学习西方国家的做法，保护环境。w2: dont destroy historical sites just to put up more modern buildings.不要为了建更多的现代建筑而毁坏历史古迹。第四节 关于语言 about language1. c: are you interested in learning chinese?你对学习中文感兴趣吗？w1: sure, but its too difficult.当然了，但是太难了。w2: no, not really. im only here for a short time.不太感兴趣。我在这里不会待多久。w3: im too busy with my work. maybe my son is interested.我工作太忙了。也许我儿子对中文感兴趣。2. c: why do you want to learn chinese?你为什么要学习中文？w1: just for fun.学着玩。w2: i want to have a career in asia.我想在亚洲开拓我的事业。w3: i want to date chinese girls.我想找中国女朋友。3. c: can you speak any other languages?你还会说别的语言吗？w1: i speak french and german.我会说法语和德语。w2: no, i only speak english.不会，我只讲英语。4. c: do you want to know how to say i love you in chinese?你想知道用汉语怎么说“i love you”吗？w: yes. can you teach me?想。你能教我吗？5. c: do you think it is difficult to learn a foreign language?你觉得学一门外语难吗？w1: yes, i think it takes a lot of hard work.难，我觉得学外语要花很多工夫。w2: no, i think learning a foreign language is a piece of cake. ive learned a lot of chinese in a very short time.不难，我觉得学一门外语是小菜一碟。我在短期内已经学了不少中文。第五节 关于学习外语的经验 about foreign language learning experience1. c: what do you think are the most important elements in learning to speak a foreign language?你认为学说外语最重要的因素是什么？w: practice, patience and perseverance. and you have to enjoy losing face.练习、耐心和恒心。而且你要热爱丢脸。2. c: “learn one more language, live one more life.”dont you agree?“多学一门语言，多过一种生活。”你同意吗？w: absolutely! i couldnt agree more.我完全赞同！3. c: the only way to really know another culture is to learn the language, because language is the carrier of culture. whats your opinion?真正了解一种文化的最好办法是学习它的语言，因为语言是文化的载体。你觉得呢？w1: i agree with you completely.我完全赞成你。w2: language really does teach you a lot about other cultures. especially the chinese language,because each character has a long history.语言的确教你很多关于其他文化的东西，尤其是中文，因为每一个汉字都有悠久的历史。第六节 关于2008年奥运会 about the 2008 olympics1. c: what do you think about beijing hosting the olympic games?你对北京主办奥运会持什么观点？w: i think its a great chance for the world to know more about china.我觉得这是一个让世界更加了解中国的大好机会。2. c: do you think the olympics will be successful in beijing?你认为北京奥运会会成功吗？w: im sure the games will be a great success.我坚信这次盛会将会非常圆满。3. c: what do people in your country think about the olympic games being held in china?你们国家的人怎么看待在中国举办奥运会？w: they think it was a good decision by the international olympic committee. they are very curious about china.他们认为这是国际奥委会的英明决定。他们对中国感到很好奇。4. c: what do you think beijing needs to do to prepare for the olympics?你认为北京应为奥运会准备些什么？w: i think the people of beijing must study english well. i also think beijing needs to continue improving the environment as well.我认为北京人必须学好英语，北京的环境也需要进一步改善。5. c: what do you think of the slogan new beijing，great olympics?你觉得“新北京，新奥运”这个口号怎么样？w: i think that beijing really is a new city. it combines modern technology with ancient history. its a world-class city for sure.在我看来北京的确是一个崭新的城市。她将现代科技与历史文明完美结合。她绝对是一个世界级的都市。【超级奉献】江泽民主席致信国际奥委会主席萨马兰奇节选i firmly believe that with the support of the chinese government and the entire chinese people, beijing will exert an extraordinary effort to make the games an excellent sporting event.we welcome you to visit china at a convenient time.我深信北京市在中国政府和全国人民的支持下，将作出非凡的努力，一定能办成一届高水平的奥运会。欢迎您在方便的时候访问中国。第七节 筷子的故事 the story of chopsticks1 chopsticks are used every day in china.2 now id like to take this opportunity to share their interesting history with you.3 i think youll agree that even an ordinary item used in daily life can have a fascinating story.4 although chopsticks originated in china, they are widely used in many asian countries.5 the first chopsticks were made from bone and jade.6 in the spring and autumn period, copper and iron chopsticks came into being.7 in ancient times, the rich used jade or gold chopsticks to display their wealth.8 many kings and emperors used silver chopsticks to see if their food had been poisoned.9 chopsticks are traditionally placed in brides dowries,because chopsticks in chinese is pronounced kuaizi, which sounds like get a son soon.10 many foreign friends try to use chopsticks when they visit china.11 even the former president of the united states richard nixon, used chopsticks at the welcoming banquet held in his honor.12 as soon as he left his table, a foreign diplomat grabbed his chopsticks as a historical souvenir.13 remember to tell this interesting story the next time you eat with foreign friends and show off your knowledge.1 中国人每天都在使用筷子。2 现在我想借这个机会和大家一起聊一些有关于筷子历史的有趣故事。3 我想你会赞同即使是日常生活中一件小物品也会有其引人入胜的故事。4 虽然筷子起源于中国，但现在很多的亚洲国家都在使用。5 最早的筷子是用骨头和玉制成的。6 在春秋时代又出现了铜制和铁制的筷子。7 在古代，富人家用玉筷子或金筷子以显示其家庭的富有。8 许多帝王用银制的筷子以检查他们的食物中是否被人投了毒。9 筷子在传统上是被当作新娘的嫁妆的，因为“筷子”在汉语中读作“kuaizi”，听起来很像“快得儿子”。10 许多外国朋友在访问中国的时候都使用筷子。11 甚至是美国前总统尼克松在为其到来而举办的欢迎宴会上也使用了筷子。12 他刚一离开桌子，一名国外的外交人员就抓起了他的筷子，把它作为了具有历史意义的纪念品。13 下次与外国朋友吃饭时不要忘记把这个有趣的故事告诉他们，卖弄一下你的知识。第八节 文化差异与冲突 cultural differences and impacts1. chewing with your mouth open张开嘴咀嚼食物this is the opposite of western culture. the chinese appreciate that you make noise while eating. westerners feel this is disgusting and shows a complete lack of manners. chew with your mouth shut!这与西方文化相反。中国人喜欢在咀嚼食物的时候发出声响。西方人认为这种行为极为讨厌，是缺乏礼貌的表现。嚼东西的时候要闭上嘴巴！2. speaking with your mouth full说话时满嘴食物this is considered quite rude when at the dinner table. western children are taught from a very early age never to do this.在餐桌上，这被认为是非常粗鲁的行为。西方人从小就受教导不这样做。3. picking/sucking teeth 剔牙/吮牙it is considered rude to pick between your teeth where others can see you. western restaurants usually do not supply toothpicks, so it is sometimes hard to decide when to remove food stuck between the teeth. it is usually best to excuse yourself and go to the bathroom.当着他人的面剔牙是很不礼貌的。西