情景交际英语口语基础篇44个话题.doc

1. Asking the way A: Excuse me .Could you tell me where South Street is ,please ? Take the second on the left and then ask again . Is it far ? No ,its only about five minutes walk . Many thanks . Not at all .B: Excuse me ,please . Could you tell me the way to the station ? Turn round and turn left at the traffic lights . Will it take me long to get there ? No ,its no distance at all . Thank you . Thats OK .C: Excuse me ,but I m trying to find the Town Hall . Take the third on the right and go straight on . Should I take a bus ? No ,you can walk it in under five minutes . Thank you very much indeed . Thats quite all right .D: Excuse me .please . Could you tell me how to get to the town center ? First right ,second left .You cant miss it . Is it too far to walk ? No ,its only a couple of hundred yards . Thanks very much . Its a pleasure .2. On a bus .A: Does this bus go to the station ? No ,youll have to get off at the Bank and take a 192 . Can you tell me where to get off ? Its the next stop but one .B: Am I OK for St. Marys Church ? No ,we only go as far as the park ,but you can walk from there . How much further is it ? Its quite a way yet , but Ill tell youin good time .C: Do you go to the sea-front ? No ,youre going the wrong way . You want a 143 from the Church . Have we got much further to go ? Its the next stop .D: Is this the right bus for the Town Hall ? No ,you should have caught a 12. Jump out at the bridge and get one there . Could you tell me when we get there ? Its three stops after this one .3. Taking a Taxi .A: West London Air Terminal please . I have to be there by 11:10. I cant promise ,but Ill do my best . Youre just in time ,70p, please . Thanks a lot . Heres 80p. You can keep the change .B: Do you think you can get me to Victoria by half past ?We should be ok if the lights are with us .Youve still got five minutes to spare . 70p ,please .Thanks very much indeed . Heres a pound .Give me 20p please .C: Piccadilly ,please ,I have an appointment at 10:30 .I think we can make it if we get a move on .Here we are ,sir .80p .please .Many thanks , Lets call it a pound .D: Paddington ,please . I want to catch the 11:15.Well be all right if there are no hold-ups .This is it ,sir 70p .please .Thank you . Heres the fare, and this is for you .4. At a Railway Station A: When does the London train leave ,please ? 9:25 , Platform 3 . What time does it reach London ? You should be there at 11:31 ,but you may be a bit late . Do I have to change ? Yes ,You change at Lewis and East Croydon .B: Which train do I take for Victoria ,please ?9:28 This end of Platform 2 .When does it get in ?It gets there at 11:34 .Must I change ?No ,its a through train . D: What times the next train to Victoria ,please ?First right ,second left . You cant miss it .Is it too far to walk ?No ,its only a couple of hundred yards .Thanks very much .Its a pleasure .5. The London undergroundAWhich way do I go for Queensway, please?Take the Bakerloo to Paddington, the district to Notting Hill and then get the central.Where do I go now?Take the escalator on your right.BHow do I get to Lancaster Gate, please?Catch the Metropolitan to Liverpool Street and then change to the central line.Which platform do I want?Follow those signs. You cant go wrong.CWhich line do I take for marble Arch, please?Thats easy. Its the next station down the central line.How do I get down to the trains?Get that life over there.DCan you tell me the best way to get to Bond Street, please?You want the Victoria to Oxford Circus and then you change on to the central.Which way do I go first?Go straight down the stairs, and turn left at the bottom.6. Booking Airline Tickets . A: I want to fly to Geneva on or about the first .Ill just see what there is .I want to go economy ,and Id prefer the morning .Lufthansa Flight L H 203 leaves at 09:20 .What time do I have to be there ?The coach leaves for the airport at 8:15 .B: Id like to book a flight to Munich for Monday the tenth . Ill have a look in the time-table for you .Ill need an economy class open return .KLM have got a DC-9 leaving at 09:25 .,What else ought I to know ?The latest time of reporting is 08:35 at the airport .C: What flights are there from London to Vienna tomorrow ?If youd like to take a seat , Ill find out for you . Id like to travel first class ,please . BEA Flight BE-502 takes off form Heathrow at 09:25 and flies direct What time have I got to get there ? Youll have to be at West London Air Terminal by 08:10 at the latest .D: Are there any planes to Zurich on a Sunday ?If youll excuse me for a second , Ill check .By the way ,I dont want a night flight .Theres a Swissair Trident out of London at 09:20 .When am I supposed to check in ?If you are going to the airport ,you must be there before 08:35 .7. Hiring a carAHow much is it to hire an IMP?$2.75 a day or $15.50 a week.Will I be able to have one next weekend?Have you got a current licence?Yes, Ive been driving since I was eighteen.Good. All you do now is complete this form.BWhats the rate for one of your Minis?The daily rate is $2.20, and the weekly is $15.Right then. Id like to book one for next Friday, please.Is yours a full licence?Yes. Ive had one ever since 1968.OK. If youll just fill up this form. Ill book you one.CCan you tell me the hire charge for 1100s, please?You can have one for $2.90 a day, or a $16.50 for a week.All right. Ill take one for the week starting Tuesday next.Is your drving licence valid?Yes, it doesnt expire till next year.Fine. Well need some particulars and a five-pound deposit.DSuppose I wanted to hire a mini van, how much would it cost?$2.80 per day, $16 per week.Fair enough. Reserve me one from the first to the tenth, please.Have you held a licence for over two years?Yes, I renewed it yesterday.Right. In that case theres only a form to fill in.8. At a garageAThree and a half gallons of super and a pint of oil, please.Right, sir. Shall I check the tyres?No, thanks. Im in a bit of a hurry. How much do I owe you?Thatll be $1.34, sir.BA pounds worth of super, and top up the oil, please.Certainly, sir. How about your radiator?Thanks, but I cant stop now. how much is that?$1.30, please.CFour gallons of regular and some oil, please.All right, sir. Do you want your windscreen cleaned, too?No, thanks. Im a little ate. What does it come to?$1.32 in all, please.DFill her up, please.With pleasure, sir. Would you like me to look at the battery?Not now, thanks. How much, please?$1.33, please.9. At Lunch A: You must have some chicken .No ,thanks . Im supposed to be slimming .Cant I tempt you ?Well ,maybe I could manage a very small piece . B: Wouldnt you like to finish up the omelette ?No ,really ,thank you . I just couldnt eat anymore .Come on now ,Surely you can manage it .No ,thank you .really .I must have put on pounds as it is . C: Another piece of meat pie ? No ,thanks really . I am on a diet . Please do ,Youve hardly eaten anything . Its delicious ,but I dont think I ought to . D: Do have the rest of the mashed potato . No ,thank you .I have had too much already . Just take it to please me . Ok ,but only a small piece or I shant have room for any pudding .10. Tea-time A: Would you care for a cup of tea ? Only of youre having one . Do you take milk and sugar ? A dash of milk and two lumps ,please .B: I expect you could do with a cup of tea ,couldnt you ?Id rather have a cup of coffee , if you dont mind .Milk and sugar ?A milky one without sugar ,please . C: How about a nice cup of tea before you go ? Yes ,Id love one . How do you like it ? A strong one with three spoons for me .D: Would you like a cup of tea ? Only if its not too much trouble . Do you like it with milk and sugar ? Not too much milk and just half a spoonful ,please .11. With a Friend in a Coffee Bar .A: What would you like to drink ? A black coffee for me ,please . How about something to eat ? Yes ,Id love a portion of that strawberry tart . Right , Ill see if I can catch the waitresss eye .B: What can I get you to drink ? An iced Coke would go down well . Wouldnt you like some cake ,too ? Yes ,I think Ill have a slice of chocolate sponge . Right ,sit down there and Ill bring it over .C: What are you going to have to drink ? Id like something cool . Would you care for some cake ? It certainly looks tempting . I wouldnt mind some myself .D: What do you want to drink ? I feel like a cup of tea . Do you fancy something to eat ? Yes ,Id rather like some of that fruit cake . Thats a good idea . I think Ill join you .12. In a Restaurant A: Can I take your order ,sir ? Yes ,Id like to try the steak ,please . And to follow ? Ice-cream ,please . Im flying home Sunday . Goodbye then ,and all the best . Cheerio .Say goodbye to the rest of the family for me ,wont you ?B: Id like to say goodbye to you all . What time are you going ? My train leaves at 7:25 . Well , goodbye ,and have a good journey . Goodbye , Remember to look me up if every youre in Rome .C: Im ringing to say goodbye . When are you setting off ? Im catching the 11:35 boat . Cheerio then ,and dont forget to keep in touch . Goodbye ,and thanks for everything .D: Ive just called in to say goodbye . What time are you leaving ? Im going to try to get away by ten .Goodbye then ,and remember me to your parents .9.20.21. Television A: Is there anything worth watching on the other channel ? I think its a western . Do you mind if we switch over ? Well ,I rather wanted to see the football match .B: Do you happen to know whats on after the news ? Ive got a feeling its a documentary . Does anybody mind if I watch it ? Dont you want to see part two of the serial ?C: Do you remember what comes on next ? I believe theres a variety show on . We mustnt miss that / Let me look in the “Radio Times “ first .D: Whats on BBS 2 at eight oclock ? As far as I can remember theres a quiz programme . Would you mind if I watched it ? No ,Ive been looking forward to it all evening . 22. At a theatreAId like to book two seats for tomorrow.Would you like something in the front stalls?I suppose theres nothing further back, is there?Not unless you come to the matinee.BCan I still get tickets for tonights show?The front row of the dress circle is fairly free.Are there any boxes?No, Im afraid thats all there is.CAre there any seats left for Saturday night?A-11 and B-14 are all thats left.Havent you got anything cheaper?Only if somebody cancels.DIs it still possible to get tickets for tonight?You can sit wherever you like in the first row.Isnt there anything a little less dear?No, Im afraid youve left it rather late.23. Police Registration24. Asking for changeAExcuse me, but could I trouble you for some change?Let me see. Do you want coppers or silver?I want to make a trunk-call.Youd better have silver, then.BSorry to trouble you, but have you change for a fifty?Ill have a look. What do you want it for?I have to get a book of stamps.In that case you need silver.CExcuse me. I wonder whether you could change fifty pence?Lets see. Coppers or silver?Its for a long distance call.Will tens do?DExcuse me. Could you oblige me with some change?Ill see what Ive got. Whats it for?I need some cigarettes from this machine.I can let you have some tens, if thats any good.25. Telephoning (1)ANumber please.Id like to make an A.D.C., personal call to 01-486-2435, please.What sis the name of the person you wish to speak to?Miss Susan Greene. G-R-double E-N-E.Whats your number, please?Brighton 11865.BNumber please.Eastbourne 74655, personal with A.D.C., please.Who do you want to speak to?Extension 214.What number are you calling from?Aberdeen 605.CNumber please.Could you get me Luton 12507? Make it personal, please.The name of the person you are calling, please?The Export Manger.Where are you calling from?Belfast 74520.DNumber please.Can I have a personal call to Bedford 645-932, please?Who are you calling?Im not sure of the name, but its room 211.Your exchange and number, please?Swansea 66932.26. Telephoning (2)AEastbourne 54655.Hallo. John here. Can I speak to Mary, please?Hold the line, please.OK.Sorry, but shes out.Would you tell her I rang?Id be glad to.B486-4459.Hallo. David Black speaking. May I have a word with June?Ill just see if shes in.Right you are.Im afraid shes not here.Could you take message?Yes, of course.CBlackpoos 15014.Hallo. This is James here. Is Alice there, please?Hang on a moment.All right.I think shes gone shopping.Would you ask here to call back?Certainly.D922-6530.Hallo. My names Frank Duncan. Could I talk to Linda, please?Ill find out if shes at home.Right.Sorry, but she wont be back till Monday.Can you tell her to ring me back when she gets back?With pleasure.27. In a post officeAWhats the postage on these letter to Thailand, please?Ill have to check. Do you need anything else?Yes. A 3 pence stamp, please.Thatll be 85 pence in all.BCould you tell me how much this parcel to France is?I think Id better look that up. Was there anything else?Yes. A postal order for 25 pence and air letter form.87 pence, please.CHow much is this greetings telegram to Germany, please?Ill just make sure. Anything else?Yes. Half a dozen air mail labels and a book of stamps.75 pence exactly, please.DWhats the surcharge on this express letter, please?Ill have a look. Did you want anything else?Yes. While Im about it, Ill have a large registered envelope.That comes to 90 pence.28. Asking about healthAHows your father keeping?Hes been off work for a day or two.Whats wrong with him?Hes gone down with a cold.Tell him I hope he soons feels better.Thats very kind of you. Ill pass it on.BWheres Tony this evening?Hes not feeling very well.Really? Whats the trouble?I think he must have eaten something.Give him my regards and tell him to take things easy.Thank you very much. Ill tell him what you said.CHows your brother these days?He hasnt been too well just recently.Im sorry to hear that. Whats the matter?I think hes been over-working.I hope he soon gets over it.Thank you. Hell be pleased to hear you asked after him.DI havent seen Bob lately. How is he?As a matter of fact, hes laid up.Oh, deal! Whats up with him?We dont know, but were having the doctor in tomorrow.Let me know if theres anything I can do.Thanks very much. Ill tell him you inquired about him.29. At a doctors surgeryAIve got a sore throat and my chest hurts.How long have you been like this?Two or three days now.I should think youve got flu: theres a lot of it about.What do you advise?Take this prescription to the chemists and then go straight to bed.BI feel shivery and Ive got a pain in my stomach.How long have you had it?The best part of a week.By the sound of it, youve caught a chill.What should I do?Ill give you something for it, and come to see you in a couple of days.CI keep feeling dizzy, and Ive got a headache.How long has this been going on?It came on yesterday.I should say youre generally run down.What ought I to do?Its nothing serious, but youd better stay in bed for a day or two.DIm running a temperature, and I feel sick.Since when have you been feeling like this?It all started the day before yesterday.You seem to have picked up some sort of infection.What do you think I should do?Stay away from work till Monday, and dont overdo things.30. At a chemists shopAThe doctors given me this prescription.Itll only take five minutes, so perhaps youll wait.Have you also got something suitable for sore lips?Rub in this cream every four hours.BCould you make up this prescription for me, please?Ill do it for you straight away.By the way, what do you suggest for sunburn?This ointment should clear up the trouble.CIve just been given this prescription by Dr. Worrall.You can call back for it in about an hour.Can you also give me something for this rash?Try this tube of jelly.DCan I leave this prescription with you?Ill have it ready for you by 5:30.Id like something for a stye, too.Put this lotion on three times a day.31. Meeting people after a long timeAWe havent seen you for ages. Have you been ill?No, Ive been up north for a month.Where was that?Glasgow. I got back the day before yesterday.BHow nice to see you again. Where have you been? Home?No, Ive been visiting relations.Whereabouts?I went to Stirling to see an uncle of mine.CCome in and sit down. We havent seen much of you lately.No. Ive been away on holiday.Where exactly?Edinburgh. Ive got a cousin there.DYoure quite a stranger. Have you moved or something?No, Ive h