昆明理工大学体验英语

昆明理工大学体验英语 Unit110 1 A: Hey! Hurry up! You're late. B: OK. OK. What time is it now? A: It's already twenty past six. B: All right. I'm coming. I'll be ready for breakfast before seven. A: Be careful not to be late for your class. B: No worries. There's time enough for me to get there. A: When will you be home? B: Between half past four and half past five. 2 A: Could you please tell me when the post office opens? B: It opens at nine o'clock. A: When does it close? B: At five o'clock. A: How about on Saturdays and Sundays? B: It opens at half past nine and closes at five o'clock. 3 A: How many seasons are there in the year? Can you tell me? B: Four. Could you please tell us the English names for the seasons? A: Certainly. They are Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. B: Can you tell us when Spring begins. A: All right.. Spring begins at the end of March. April and May are nice months. The summer months are June, July and August. It is very hot in summer time, but it is pleasant in the morning and at night. B: How about the autumn months? A: Autumn comes in September. September, October and November are the autumn months. Autumn is the best season in Beijing. The winter months, December, January and February are very col d. B: Thank you very much for your help. 4 A: What day is today? B: Today is Friday. Every Friday afternoon I go to the gym. A: Yesterday was Thursday, wasn't it? B: Yes, it was. Where were you yesterday? A: I was in Tianjin. I often drive to and fro between Beijing and Tianjin. B: So you are always busy, aren't you? What are you going to do on Saturday? A: I'm having a party on Saturday evening. B: Oh, I'd like to join you. 5 A: What's the date today? B: Today is April 28, 2003. A: Do you mind telling me your birthday? B: Of course not. My birthday is on t he second of December. A: I wonder if you could spare me a few minutes. I often confuse "on" with "in". B: Remember the phrases "in a month/year", "on a day/date". For instance, in December, in spring, in 2003, in the twenty-first century, on Saturday, on Saturday evening (but in the evening) , on my birthday, on Christmas Day, on December 5th, 2003. Unit111 1 B: Hi, Michael. A: Hi, Wang. Oh, it's... is there something wrong? B: Yes, I'm trying make some copies but I think there's a paper jam in the photocopier. A: Oh... er... would you like me to see what I can do? B: Yes, OK. A: All right. I think this is what needs doing. I'll just lift the lid... Oh, yeah, the paper's jammed, this sheet is crumpled up. Look, I'll just get it out... There we are. Then if we close the lid, it should be OK. B: Oh, great. Thank you very much. I've got masses of copies to make. 2 A: Hi, Wang. Where can I find an ATM? B: Near the gate of the shopping center. What's the problem? A: I want to buy a T-shirt but I don't have enough money on me. B: I see. Let's go to the ATM booth. A: Could you show me how to use the ATM, please? B: Of course. First insert your card in the slot. Then enter your card number and password. Next select "Withdrawal" and then enter the amount you need. Wait. Take your money. Finally take your card and receipt. A: Thank you. B: You're welcome. 3 A: Hello. Michael. You are busy, aren't you? B: Yes, a little bit. What can I help you with? A: Something personal. I'm wondering if there is any chance of borrowing your camera. B: Sure. But mine is at home, not in the office. A: It is kind of embarrassing, you know. My camera broke last week when I was trying to shoot a picture of a bird on the roof of my house. B: For how long would you like to keep it? A: Until next Tuesday. B: Okay. I will bring it here for yo u tomorrow. A: Thanks a lot. B: You're welcome. 4 A: Excuse me. Do you know any hotels in Boston? The boss is sending me there, and I have to find a place to stay. B: I know two... They are the Midtown and the Boston Bay. A: What are the locations like? I'll be downtown most of the time. B: The Midtown has the best location, then. The Boston Bay is also good. A: I have read about the Boston Bay. It's the newest hotel in Boston, isn't it? B: Yeah. It's the biggest, and it has a very good restaurant.But I think it's also the most expensive hotel in Boston. A: I have to keep my cs down. I will choose the Midtown. Thanks for your help. B: You're welcome. 5 A: Excuse me, sir. Can you tell me where the nearest post office is? B: Well, it's some distance from here. A: How can I get there? B: You can go there either on foot or by bus. In fact, it takes at most 20 minutes if you walk there. A: I think I'd prefer to walk there. B: OK. Let me show you the way. First turn right at the next lights, walk 3 blocks ahead to the theater and then turn left. The post office is right in front of you. A: I see. Thank you. B: You are welcome. Unit112 1 A: Do you speak English? B: Yes. I speak a little English. A: Does your father speak English, too? B: No, he doesn't. He speaks Japanese. A: Does he speak Japanese well? B: Yes, he does. He speaks Japanese pretty well. A: Can you tell me why? B: Because he studied Japanese for several years in Tokyo. 2 A: Have you been here long, Mr. Zhang? B: I've been here about six months. A: Your English is very good. You speak English very clearly and naturally. B: Thank you. I hope I can improve my English quickly while I'm here. A: Where did you learn your English? B: I followed a two-year English cour se on TV before I came here. It was really very helpful. 3 A: Are you a newcomer? Have you been here before? B: No, this is my first time here. A: Do you speak English? B: Not much. I find it difficult to understand people. A: What do you think is the most difficult problem for you? B: Listening is the most difficult problem for me. And I have a lot of trouble with pronunciation. 4 A: What's your friend's native language? B: Her native language is French. A: Does she speak English, too? B: Oh, yes. She speaks English fluently but with a bit of French accent. A: How well do you know French? B: I speak a little French, and I can read French. Well, to be more exact, sometimes I just guess the meanings of words. A: Can you write French? B: Yes, I can. But I often make mistakes. 5 A: Where are you from? B: I'm from Shanghai. A: So you aren't a northerner. You're a southerner, aren't you? B: Yes, I'm a southerner. A: Do you speak the Shanghai dialect? B: Yes, I do. I can also speak standard putonghua. A: Without any Shanghai accent? B: Well, with a little bit, I suppose. Unit113 1 Ally: Merry Christmas, David. David: Merry Christmas, Ally. Ally: I heard that you recently got a promotion. Is that right? David: Yes, I recently got promoted to sales manager at my company. I didn't expect to receive this promotion so soon. Ally: Congratulations! I'm proud of you. David: Thank you, Ally. I hope I can do a good job. 2 A: It's going to be a great concert tonight. Are you up for it? B: Sorry, I can't make it. A: Excuse me? B: Look, it's not that I don't feel like it, it's parent's evening tonight. Have you forgotten? A: Oh, yes, it slipped my mind. Anywa y, we'll have finished by seven o'clock and the concert doesn't start till eight. B: Well, have fun! 3 A: What's your plan for the May Day Holiday? B: I'm going to Pearl Island, the weather there is always perfect. Besides I'm longing for the beautiful beaches there. A: When will you leave? B: April 29. I can't help thinking of it. A: I hope you will have a nice trip. 4 A: Ally, I'm going to have a trip to the west during the summer vacation. Ally: Really? That's cool. A: What about you? What are you going to do? Ally: My parents will come over from my hometown to see me. A: Nice. Well, give my best regards to your family. Ally: Thank you. Have a nice vacation. 5 A: I'm very glad to have a chance to get together with you. B: Me, too. A: Would you like something to drink? Which do you prefer, beer or Coca Cola? It's on me. B: Qingdao beer, please. A: Let's toast to our get together. B: And to your health. A: Cheers! B: Cheers! Unit114 1 A: Will it be OK if I smoke here? B: I'm sorry, that's not allowed here. A: Do you think I could smoke somewhere in this building? B: I'm afraid you can't. This is a non-smoking building. 2 A: Would it be all right if I sit here? B: Please do. A: Could I open this window? B: I'd rather you didn't if you don't mind. 3 A: I'm really lucky you stopped and offered me a lift. B: It's good to have some company for the drive. A: Is it all right if I put my rucksack on the back seat? B: Yes, of course. A: It started to rain just as I left the house this morning and my clothes and shoes are wet through. Would you mind if I took my shoes off? B: No, of course not. I don't mind. Go ahead. 4 A: I wonder if you could lend me your coffee pot? B: Yes, why not? A: Em..Do you mind if I use your kitchen for a while? B: No. A: Could you tell me how to turn the stove on? B: OK. Let me show you. 5 A: Manager, can I possibly have a day off ? B: Of course you can. When? A: Would tomorrow be OK? I have to have a driving test for my driving licence. B: Tomorrow is all right. I'll set it up. A: Thank you. You've been so nice. B: Good luck to you. Unit115 1 Customer: Um, I think there's a mistake on the check. Waiter: Oh, really? Customer: I think you've given us the wrong one. Waiter: Did I ? May I have a look?... Oh, you're right. I am so sorry. This is for table thirteen. Customer: I don't think we'd eaten that much! Waiter: Indeed you didn't. I'm sorry. I'll be back in a moment. 2 A: Margaret, I'm thinking of buying these new sandals. What do you think? B: A good choice. You need some sanda ls for the summer. A: What do you think about these green sandals? B: I don't think green sandals will go well with your clothes. I think black or brown would be a better choice. 3 A: Aunt Sally, do you agree that people should get their parents' permission before getting married? B: Why, I think it's a good idea. I don't approve of people getting married until they have talked to their parents and got their approval. Why do you have to ask? A: I was discussing this with John today this morning, so I decided to find out what you think, I quite agree with you. But my friend thinks differently. B: Well, each to his own opinion. 4 A: Ally, did you see the movie last night? B: Yes, I did. I thought it was a failure. A: Oh, come on! It wasn't a bad movie at all. B: Well, it may be so for you. I still think everyone has a right to his or her own opinion. 5 A: I think we should buy an imported car. B: I'm afraid that's not such a good idea. It will cost us an arm and a leg buying it now. How about next year? A: I don't see your point. Why next year? B: It's reported that the price of imported cars will come down a lot next year. Unit116 1 A: I'm sorry, I'm late again. The traffic was terrible. B: Well, that's OK. But the boss wants to see you. He asked about you early this morning. A: Oh, that's too bad. What can I say to him? B: Well, perhaps you'll have to explain why you were not in the office this morning. A: OK. I'm going to see him now. B: You'd better go and see him after 10. He is having a meeting now. A: Thank you, Mr Green. To tell the truth, I don't want to be late. But the traffic is always so heavy. How can I help it? 2 A: Oh, it's freezing in this room. B: Yes. You see, I've closed all thos e windows but it doesn't help actually. A: Why don't you turn on the electric heater? B: It doesn't work. There is something wrong with it. A: Have you called the repairman? B: I've tried several times, but the line is always busy... 3 A: Oh, what a nuisance! Those guys are making too much noise again! It's already past 12 o'clock. B: I'm not surprised at the weekends. But I'm really fed up with all this. A: And so am I. We've got to do something about it. B: Yes, we'd better let them know how we feel about it. Shall we go and talk to them? A: Oh, yes. Let's go right now. 4 A: Dick, I'm afraid I have to talk to you. I can't stand it any longer. B: What's the matter? Is there anything bothering you? A: Yes. I hate to say this, but it's your smoking that bothers me. You see, smoking not only wastes your money but also harms your health. B: Oh, don't be silly. Even some doctors smoke. A: Yes, that's true. But that does not mean smoking is not harmful. Everywhere you look, newspapers, books all say smoking is a foolish thing. B: But if smoking were really harmful, why do so many people still keep puffing the stick? A: They will regret it sooner or later. Anyway, I have no patience with your smoking. 5 A: Look, Ted, I wish you'd stop dropping ash everywhere. B: I'm sorry, Li Hong. I promise I shan't do it again. A: I don't remember how many times you have promised me that. I have had enough of the mess you make. B: Take it easy. I'll clean the room this time. A: Oh, no! There seems to be a hole in the carpet. B: Really? Oh, I... I'm terribly sorry. A: Well, I'm afraid you are to blame.