英語小劇場：和老外聊天地道口語

　　和老外聊天地道口語：遭打劫了...

M: are you kidding? The train leaves in an hour. Where did you put it?

C: it was in my pocket, but now I can’t find it.

M: is it in the other pocket?

C: no, it is not here. Damn it! I’m going to have to buy another ticket.

M: let’s go to the inquiry desk first to check whether anyone has got it and turned it in.

C: ok.

I: how may I help you, sir?

C: I’m wondering if anyone has turned in a train ticket. I just lost my ticket for Beijing tonight.

I: let me see… I’m sorry. Nothing’s been turned in. Do you want to buy another one?

C: yes. If I don’t make it to Beijing tomorrow morning, my wife would kill me. How mucu is it?

I: 150 yuan for hard seats.

C: Fine.

I: …Sir?

C: where is my wallet? Someone has stolen my wallet!

　　和老外聊天地道口語：在紐約城漫步

L:what do you mean?

J:I mean look at all these magnificent tall buildings around us.

L:yes, look over there. That's the Empire State Building. My book says it's 102 stories tall.

J:it's quite famous but don't you think it looks a bit old-fashioned?

L:you're right, but when it was built in 1930 it was a marvel of technology and engineering.

J:what other important buildings are we going to see on Fifth Avenue?

L:quite a number. Actually every skyscraper has a history. A few blocks ahead we'll see ick's Cathrdral and just across the street will be the world-renowed Rockefeller Center. It's a landmark in the history of architecture.

J:what's there after that?

L:well then, there's a Central Park. Facing the park on Fifth Avenue is probably some of the most expensive properties in the world.

J:what are all they for?

L:most of them are office buildings, huge department stores, and hotels but some are just private homes. New York is one of the financial centers of the worls so there are lots of very expensive places.

　　和老外聊天地道口語：職場戀歌

N: I don't know. My life is a big mess. Everything is so compliceted.

C: come on, nothin can be that bad.

N: but promise me, you'll keep it a secret.

C: ok, I promise. So what's troubling you so much?

N: I've fallen in love with my boss.

C: really? Is he married?

N: no, of course not. He is still single.

C: then what's your problem?

N: I try to keep it to myself. But there is a lot of gossip about us.

C: oh, I see. Office romance tends to be the subject of gossip.

N: worse still, he is trying to avoid me these days.

C: office romance is very tricky.

N: it gives me a lot of pressure and I feel depressed.

C: cheer up, Nada. You'll be fine.

　　和老外聊天地道口語：Neighbor Relations 左鄰右舍

Barbara:oh, hi Lucas, come on in. I'm Barbara. Nice to meet you.

L:nice to meet you too.

B: would you like something to drink? I've got tea and some grape juice.

L: thanks. Some tea would be nice. Chinese tea is great. I really like your tea set. Where did you get it?

B: oh, there is a supermarket not far from here. But there is also a tea house around the corner, where you can get tea and a tea set as well.

L: oh yeah, I saw the tea house the other day. I think I might go and have a look sometime. It's a nice neighborhood here.

B: you are right about that. It's quiet and very convenient. You can get to the bus and the subway stations within ten minutes'walk. There's a grocery store, a book store, a gym, and many restaurants along the street.

L: there's a gym nearby? That's exciting! I really want to start to go to gym as soon as possible. I've been lazy this summer holiday and have put on some weight.

B: well, if you want we can go together sometime. Actually I was thinking of going this afternoon, if you like, you can join me and I can show you the beighborhood along the way.

L: that would be wonderful. Thanks!

　　和老外聊天地道口語：你再不出手她就要被別人

Roy: you said it. Good beer, good music, and on top pf that, there are so many hot girls here!

S: I'm with you on that. Check out that one over there. I think I;m in love!

R: well, she's alright, but not really my cup of tea. What about the blond with the red dress?

S: oh, that's Janice. She's just new in town. You have a thing for blonds, eh?

R: yeah! She could do anything she wants with me!

S: I bet. Why not go over and talk to her? She's really nice.

R: I don't think so. I get so nervous talking to girls. I always put my foot in my mouth, scare her off, and end up looking like a real fool. Besides, she is way out of my league.

S: come on! Man up! You'll never know until you try.

R: okay okay, just let me have another cup of beers to get my head in the game.

S: all right. But I think you ought to move soon.

R: why?

S: I can see five other guys eying her up.

R: okay, here I go!

S: good luck!

　　和老外聊天地道口語：他一定是誤會了...

Bob: more or less. There;s just one thing bothering me.

E: oh? What's that?

B: well, you know I have some students studying for their master's degree. One of them tried to give me a gift that kinda made me uneasy.

E: what gift?

B: it's an Egyptian carpet. The student came to my office the other day and brought the carpet to show his gratitude. Seeing what gift was, I was really uncomfortable. I mean it's too expensive a gift for a student to give a professor. I don't think I've done anything to deserve that gift, so I refused it.

E: you refused the gift? That's terrible.

B: I know, but I really can't accept such an expensive gift. I explained to him why, but he seemed really upset about it. I think he might have taken it the wrong way.

E: perhaps. He probably thinks you considered the gift a bribe for a higher grade.

B: that's what I am worried about. I do understand the respect attached with the gift and I am honored. But I really don't think it's proper for a student to spend a fortune in a gift for a professor. I think we need to have a talk to make sure we are on the same page.