1.看电影
What time does the movie start and how long will it last？
It starts at seven and I guess it will last about two hours.电影什么时候开始？要放映多久？
电影七点开始。我想放映时间大约要两小时。
The film ran for nearly three hours.
Oh，my God！ How can you bear it？这电影演了将近三小时。
我的天呀！你怎么受得了？
Is it still playing？
No，but tomorrow is the last day.放映结束了吗？
没有，但是明天是最后一天。
Where will it be shown first？
Century Cinema.All the performers will be present at the ceremony.这片子将会在哪儿首映？
世纪影城，所有的演员都会出席首映典礼。
When is the next showing？
You will not wait long.It will begin in a few moments.下一场什么时候开始？
你不用等很久，马上就开始。
Shall we go to the cinema tonight？
What s on？咱们今晚看电影吧？
演什么片？
Did you enjoy the film？
Sure，it was marvelous.你喜欢这部电影吗？
当然。棒极了。
What type do you like？
I like romantic comedies.你喜欢哪一类型的？
我喜欢浪漫型喜剧。
I hate science fiction films.
Me， too.They are so stupid.我讨厌看科幻电影。
我也是，他们太傻了。
What time does the feature start？
At 5∶30 in the afternoon.电影什么时候开始？
下午5点半开始。
The lights are going down.
Let s be quick.灯光变暗了。
我们快点吧。
What kind of movie is it？
It s a comedy.这是哪类电影？
喜剧电影。
Whose part do you think was best played？
The little girl，her performance was the most natural one.你认为哪个角色演得最好？
小女孩儿，她的表演最自然。
Did you enjoy the movie？
Yes，the plot was wonderful and the music and the contents were well matched.你喜欢这部电影吗？
喜欢，它的情节很精彩，而且音乐和内容很搭配。
What do you think of the film？
I think it s the most successful film in remarks.你觉得这部电影怎么样？
我认为这部电影是在评影片中最为成功的。
How was the movie？
It is all blood and guts and the worst movie I ve ever seen.这部片子如何？
那部影片充满暴力和凶杀，是我看过最烂的一部电影。
Would you like to go to see the movie？
Sure，I d love to.你想去看电影吗？
当然，我很想去。
Which film is popular right now？
“Harry Porter”.现在哪部电影正在流行？
哈利·波特。
Is the dialogue in English？
Yes.The film also has Chinese captions.对话是英文的吗？
是的，片子也有中文字幕。
When is the next showing？
7：30.下一场是几点开始？
七点半。
Excuse me.Is this seat taken？
No，it s not.对不起，这座位有人坐吗？
没人。
I ve already got the tickets reserved at the box office.
That s great.我已经在票房订了票。
太好了。
I can t see because of the person in front of me.
Let s sit closer up front.前边的人挡着，我看不见。
我们坐到前面的座位上吧。
I really enjoyed that movie！
I did，too.At first I thought it was going to be a drag.我真的喜欢那部影片。
我也喜欢。起初我以为这一定是一部令人乏味的影片。
I was moved.
Yes，it was a touching movie.太让人感动了。
是呀，这是一部感人的电影。
What movie do you want to see？
I want to see science fiction.你想看什么影片？
我想看科幻片。
What s your favorite kind of film，Mr.Smith？
It s hard to say，but generally speaking，I like serious and significant movies.史密斯先生，您最喜欢看什么电影？
很难说，一般说来，我喜欢严肃而有意义的电影。
I have told you the title of the film we are going to see，haven t I？
Yeah，you have.Don t you remember？我告诉您我们要看的电影的片名了吗？
您已经告诉我了。您不记得了吗？
Have you just been to the cinema？
Yes，I have.你刚才去看电影了吗？
是的，去了。
It s an old story.It is a famous film.那是一个老故事，这是一部著名的影片。
Yes.The acting and the story are excellent.是的，演技和故事情节都好极了。
I m going to see the movies.How about going with me？
Is there a good picture playing？我要去看电影。和我一起去怎么样？
有好片放映吗？
The show has already started.
It s just started.电影已经开演了。
才刚刚开始。
I could understand only about half of the English spoken.
I had trouble too when the players spoke so rapidly.影片里的英语我大概只听懂了一半。
当演员说得太快时，我听起来也困难。
We re going to the cinema.Would you like to join us？
No.I m sort of tired.我们准备去看电影，你跟我们一起去吗？
不去了。我有点儿累。
Does this film have Chinese subtitles？
No，it doesn t.The dialogue is all Greek to me.这部电影有中文字幕吗？
没有。影片里的对话我一窍不通。
How often do you go to the cinema？
I often go to see it on Saturday evenings.你多久去看一次电影？
我经常在星期六晚上去看。
How did you like the picture？
The ending and plot are both good.I was tickled to death with the dialogue.你认为这部影片怎么样？
编剧和情节都很好。电影里的对白差点使我笑破肚皮。
What do you think of the movie？
Fantastic！ I enjoy it very much.你觉得这部电影怎么样？
十分精彩！我很喜欢。
The music was too beautiful.
It s said that this movie had shattered all previous ticket office records.配的音乐真是美。
据说它打破了以前所有的票房纪录。
Have you seen the movie？
No.I haven t.你看过这部电影吗？
我没有看过。
Talking about Movies 谈论电影
What s on next week？下周演什么？
They ve got Titanic on.正在上演《泰坦尼克号》。
What time was the last showing？上一场几点开演的？
I ve got an extra ticket.Would you like to go with me？我多一张票，你愿意跟我去吗？
It s in English but with Chinese subtitles.这是一部英语片，但有中文字幕。
I ve been looking forward to seeing it.我早就想看这部电影。
The story is very exciting and full of suspense.情节紧张，充满悬念。
Please don t tell me the story.I want to see it myself.请不要告诉我故事情节，我想亲自看。
It is a science fiction.这是一部科幻片。
Commenting on the Movie 观后感受
They re old but wonderful films.I like them，too.他们都是些老片，但是非常好，我也很喜欢。
The film shows the history.这部影片反映了历史。
The film has evoked general approval.这部影片赢得了大众的认可。
I like the heroine very much.Her feelings are sincere and natural.我非常喜欢女主角，她的感情非常真挚、自然。
It s said that she appeared on the screen for the first time.据说她是第一次出现在屏幕上。
If I see the film once more，I ll like it better.如果让我再看一次，我会更喜欢这部影片。
I don t think all the movies are excellent.我认为并不是所有的电影都很精彩。
I just like the feeling at the cinema.Don t you think the atmosphere around the cinema is a bit romantic？我只是喜欢在电影院里的感觉。你不认为电影院的氛围挺浪漫吗？
I hope you can find something useful from the movie.我希望你能从电影中发现些有用的东西。
I enjoy the true feelings.我非常欣赏那些真情实感。
I don t like this type of movie.我不喜欢这种类型的电影。
Some of the audience were moved to tears by the moving scene.有些观众被这个动人的场面感动得哭了。
I just couldn t see the point of it.我简直看不出这部电影想要说什么问题。
It was just meant for entertainment.这部片子完全是为了消遣。
The acting was splendid.演技很棒。
The camera work was very good and the scenery was beautiful.拍摄得很好，而且风景也很美。
The film has made a hit in many countries.这部影片在许多国家都受到欢迎。
If I were one of the judges，I d pick it as the best film of the year.我要是一个评委，我一定选这部影片为今年的最佳影片。
A：What part of the movie do you like best？
B：The scene of the hero s struggle with death when he was dying and his encouragement to his lover impressed me most.
A：I love it， too. And I even dropped tears.
B：To tell you the truth， tears also came to my eyes.
A：It has got this year s Oscar Award.
B：It deserves it.
A：这部电影你最喜欢哪部分？
B：男主人公离世前与死神作斗争以及对爱人的鼓励，这场面给我留下了最深的印象。
A：我也喜欢这场面。我甚至流下了眼泪。
B：实话告诉你，我也满含热泪。
A：这部电影获得了今年的奥斯卡金奖。
B：那是应该的。
A：What do you think about the film we saw yesterday evening？
B：It is the best film I ve ever seen.
A：Yes， I like it， too.
B：Do you like the plot？
A：Yes. I think it is excellent， but the acting is not very ideal.
B：The leading role， Bagmen s acting is excellent.
A：I think the film is the most important. Besides the beautiful and philosophical words， the whole story reveals a classic conflict between the forces of the good and the evil.
B：It seems that your view is as strong and deep as your appearance.
A：I m glad I have got that kind of view but I m sorry I have this kind
of appearance.
B：Don t worry， dear. I like both.
A：Thank you for your appreciation.
A：你认为我们昨天晚上看的那部电影怎么样？
B：这是我看过的最好的一部电影。
A：是的。我也喜欢。
B：你喜欢它的情节吗？
A：是的，我认为情节非常好，但演技不很理想。
B：主角伯格曼的演技没说的。
A：我认为电影的脚本是最重要和最关键的。除了漂亮达观的语言之外，整个故事揭示了善良和罪恶势力之间典型的冲突。
B：看来你的观点和你的面孔一样剽悍和深沉。
A：我为能有这种观点而高兴，但我为我这张脸而遗憾。
B：不要担心，亲爱的，两者我都喜欢。
A：谢谢你的欣赏。
trailer n. 电影预告片；
sold out卖光；
opening day首映日；
box office电影票房；
favorite adj. 最喜爱的；
acting n. 演技；
direct v. 导演；
actor n. 演员；
actress n. 女演员；
assistant director副导演；
cameraman n. 摄影师；
cast n. 演员表；
cinematography n. 电影摄制；
closE-up n. 特写镜头；
copy n. (电影)拷贝；
film dialogue电影对白；
film studio电影制片厂；
full scene全景；
led n. 主角；
producer n. 制片人；
shots n. 镜头；
stuntman n. 替身演员；
support n. 配角；
subtitle n. 字幕；
Money Refunded
A couple took their threE-monthold son to the movies with them.On the way，the usher said they d have to leave if the baby cried.“But we ll refund your money，”he added.
After watching the movie for a halfhour，the husband turned to his wife.
“Well，what do you think？”he asked.
“It s the worst thing I ve ever seen！”
“Me，too，”he agreed.“Shake little Jimmy.”
退款
一对夫妇带着他们三个月的儿子去看电影。在门口，引座员告诉他们，如果孩子哭的话，他们就必须离开。
“不过，我们会把钱退还给你们的。”他补充说道。
这对夫妇看了半小时后，丈夫对妻子说：
“喂，你觉得这部电影怎么样？”
妻子回答说：“这是我看过的最糟的一部。”
丈夫同意她的看法，并说：“快把小吉米摇哭。”
2.看电视
Do you like to watch TV？
Yes. I watch TV quite often.你喜欢看电视吗？
是的，我常看电视。
What TV program do you like best？
I like news programs best.你最喜欢什么电视节目？
我最喜欢新闻节目。
Is there a cartoon on Channel 3？
Yes. Let s watch the cartoon on Channel 3.第三频道有卡通节目吗？
有的，我们就看第三频道的卡通片吧！
Hey， where is the remote controller？
It s under the sofa.嘿，遥控器在哪儿？
就在沙发下面。
Can t you get a better picture？
We can get a clear image on TV now.你没办法收到更好的画面吗？
我们现在可以收到更好的影像。
Do you have to keep changing the channel like that？
I can t find anything worth watching.你一定要那样不停地转台吗？
我找不到什么值得看的节目。
What do you think of today s TV programs？你觉得今天的电视节目如何？
Well， as far as I am concerned， they re terrible. Some police shows are too violent and the news is extremely superficial.嗯，对我而言，很糟糕。部分警匪片太暴力，而且新闻也极为肤浅。
What do you think of the teleview now？
Commercials on TV are really a nuisance.你觉得现在电视节目怎么样？
电视里的商业广告真是讨厌。
Turn on the TV.
But I want to take a nap.把电视打开。
但是我想小睡一会儿。
Give me the remote.
I don t know where it is either.把遥控器给我。
我也不知道放到哪儿了。
What s on TV？
Nothing interesting.电视上有什么节目？
没什么好节目。
What do you want to watch？
Programs about basketball.你想看什么？
有关篮球的节目。
What kind of TV programs do you like best？
I like the talk show.It really cracks us up.你最喜欢什么样的节目？
我喜欢脱口秀节目，它让我们大笑不止。
Are you interested in watching it？
Let me look in the TV Guide first.你有兴趣看吗？
让我先看一看电视报。
Change the channel.
This program is great.换个频道。
这个节目挺好的。
Keep some distance from the TV.坐得离电视远一点儿。
I can t see it clearly that way.那样我就看不清了。
I wonder whether this is live program.
It s live TV.我不知道这是不是实况转播节目。
这是实况转播节目。
What s on today？
An interesting soap opera.今天演什么节目？
一出有趣的肥皂剧。
Do you often watch English programs on TV？
Yes，I do.你经常看英语电视节目吗？
是的。
Turn to Channel 11.
Why？ The weather forecast is on after the news.I have to know tomorrow s weather.调到十一频道。
为什么？新闻过后就是天气预报，我必须得知道明天的天气。
Don t switch the singing concert off.
I don t want to miss my favorite part.别把播演唱会的台换掉。
我不想错过我最喜爱的部分。
Which channel is this TV series on？
Channel 8.It hasn t begun yet.这部电视连续剧在哪个频道播？
八频道。现在还没开始呢。
Do you like watching TV？
Yes，but I don t like spending time on commercials.你喜欢看电视吗？
喜欢，但不想在广告上浪费时间。
Do you watch “Prison Break”？
I ve seen it，but I don t follow it.你看《越狱》吗？
我看过，但没有追着看下去。
What s wrong with the TV？
I can t get a clear picture on it.这台电视机怎么了？
图像不清晰。
Information Concerning TV Programs 节目信息
What s on TV this evening？今晚有什么电视节目？
When s it on？什么时间开始播放？
What are you going to watch tonight？你今晚打算看什么节目？
What s showing just now？刚才在放什么节目？
Do you know what comes on next？你知道下一个节目是什么吗？
Do you have the TV guide？你有电视节目预告吗？
What television shows do you usually watch？你通常看什么电视节目？
What channel is the TV series？电视剧在哪个频道？
When are they telecasting the news？他们准备什么时候播放新闻？
You d better look it up in the TV schedule.你最好查一下节目表把它找出来。
Watching TV 收看电视
Do you want to watch this TV program？你想看这个电视节目吗？
I don t want to see any more of this TV show.我不想再看这个电视节目了。
Can we find something else？我们找别的节目看看好吗？
Shall we switch to another channel？我们换一个频道好吗？
What channel are you going to watch？你打算看哪个频道？
We d better change to channel 2.我们最好转到2频道。
It s a live television.这是实况转播节目。
It will be televised live through television satellites.节目将通过电视卫星实况转播。
What s the TV series called？那个电视系列片叫什么？
Commenting on TV Programs 评论节目
What did you think of the TV series？你觉得电视剧怎么样？
I usually watch the news shows.我总是看新闻。
There s too much violence on TV nowadays.现在电视节目里暴力太多了。
There re too many advertisements on TV.现在电视节目里广告太多了。
I don t think much about TV series.我觉得电视连续剧并不怎么样。
Most of the programs are not to my taste.大多数节目不合我的胃口。
I don t like this channel.我不喜欢这个频道的节目。
A：Do you mind if we watch the music channel？
B：Let s see what else is on first.
A：Well，what kind of program do you want to watch？
B：Maybe documentary or news.
A：Oh，I see.We can watch the news channel.
B：OK，please.
A：你介意我们看音乐频道吗？
B：我们先看看有没有什么其他的节目。
A：你想看哪种节目呢？
B：可能是纪录片或新闻。
A：噢，我知道了。我们可以看新闻频道。
B：好的，看吧。
A：Hi，Jack.Can you turn up the TV a little？ I cannot hear it clearly.
B：Certainly.Just now I was afraid to bother you，so I turned it down.Since you like to watch it，let s enjoy it together.
A：OK.I heard the television station has arranged an English teaching
course lately.Is this that course？
B：Yes，you are right.Do you often watch English programs on TV？
A：Yes，I do.I like this kind of programs very much，especially the teaching course.In these programs I can not only learn lots of knowledge about English language，but the English culture and traditions.
B：I share the same idea with you.Every time，when I have chance，I will watch English programs.I like the pronunciation of the news reporters.And sometimes I try my best to imitate them.
A：嘿，杰克。能把电视开大点儿声吗？我听不清。
B：当然。刚才我怕会吵到你，所以把声音调小了。既然你喜欢看，那我们一起看吧。
A：好的。我听说最近电视台安排了一场英文的电视讲座。这就是吗？
B：是的。你经常看英语电视节目吗？
A：是的。我非常喜欢这种节目，尤其是讲座。在这些节目中我不仅能学到英语语言方面的知识，还能了解英语国家的文化及传统。
B：我和你有同样的想法。每次当我有机会，我都会看英语节目。我喜欢新闻播音员的发音。有时候，我还会尽力模仿他们。
series n. 连续剧；
advertisement n. 广告；
prime time黄金时段；
TV listings节目时刻表；
scene n. 场景；
TV programs电视节目；
soap operas肥皂剧；
TV ratings收视率排行榜；
television relay电视转播；
live broadcast现场直播；
amusement program娱乐节目；
announcer n. 播音员；
articulation n. 清晰度；
channel n. 频道；
dubbing n. 配音；
on the system试播；
Snowy White Is on TV
One day a customer called to a service representative at a cable television company.She complained about the reception on the Disney Channel.
“Tell me what is wrong with it，”the representative said.
She replied，“It s all snowy white.”
“That s right.We re right now playing the Snow White.”
电视在演白雪公主
一天，一位顾客给有线电视台的负责部门打电话，她抱怨了有关迪斯尼那个频道的接收质量。
“告诉我出现了什么问题？”负责人说。
她说：“电视上一片雪白。”
“这就对了，我们正在播放《白雪公主》。”
3.欣赏音乐
What kind of music do you like？
I like classical music.你喜欢听哪种音乐？
我最喜欢听古典音乐。
What orchestra is playing？
let s see the program.正在演奏的是什么管弦乐曲？
我们看一下节目单吧。
You play the piano beautifully. How long do you practice every day？
About four hours a day.你的钢琴弹得很优美，你每天练多长时间？
大约练4个小时。
What s the major program of the concert？
It s violin concerto.这个音乐会的主要节目是什么？
是小提琴演奏。
Do you think the music is well matched？
Yes， very well.你认为曲子配得好吗？
我认为配得不错。
What s the program tonight？
It s a piano recital.今晚有什么节目？
是钢琴独奏会。
Which do you like better， folk songs or pop songs？
I like folk songs better.你是喜欢民歌还是喜欢通俗歌曲？
我更喜欢民歌。
Do you play any musical instruments？你会玩乐器吗？
I learned to play the piano when I was young， but I forgot how to play.我年轻时学过钢琴，不过现在都忘了。
I love these golden oldies.
Yeah，they sang like angels.我喜爱听这些经典老歌。
是啊，他们的歌声宛如天使之音。
My brother is good at the piano.He can play any song by ear.
Oh！He has a good ear.我哥哥精通钢琴，听过一遍的曲子就会弹。
噢！他的听力可真好。
What a moving song！
It sounds very melodious and fresh.多么动人的歌曲！
它的旋律听起来美妙又清新。
Are you musically inclined？
Yep.In a sense，music is a language.你倾心于音乐吗？
是的。从某方面来说音乐也是一种语言。
What do you want to listen to？
I want to hear something relaxing.你想听什么音乐呢？
我想听点儿轻松一些的。
What s wrong with that kind of music？
I don t know.It makes me nervous just to listen to it.那种音乐有什么问题吗？
我不知道。只要一听到这种音乐就会使我精神紧张。
Do you like rock music？
No.I can t stand rock music because it s so loud.你喜欢摇滚乐吗？
不喜欢。我受不了摇滚乐，因为太吵了。
What do you think of the concert？你觉得音乐会怎么样？
I don t know.I have no ear for music.我不知道，我对音乐没有鉴赏力。
What kind of instrument can you play？
I can play the guitar.你会演奏什么乐器？
我会弹吉他。
What concert is it？
It s a concert of classical music.那是什么样的音乐会？
那是场古典音乐会。
Oh，We re just in time.The concert hasn t started yet.
What are your seat numbers？噢，我们正好赶上，音乐会还没开始。
你的座位号码是多少？
There s a concert at the Empress Concert Hall this evening.Would you like to go？
I d like to very much，but is it easy to get the ticket？今晚皇后音乐厅有一场音乐会，你去听吗？
我很想去，但票好弄吗？
Talking about the Music 谈论音乐
What s your favourite kind of music？你最喜欢哪种音乐？
This song is pretty old，but I love it.这是一首相当老的歌，但是我很喜欢它。
I like country music and classical music.我喜欢乡村音乐和古典音乐。
I find listening to one man playing guitar and singing folk ballads is an exciting experience.我觉得听别人弹吉他唱民谣真让人兴奋。
I m a true symphony lover.我是个真正的交响乐迷。
To tell you the truth，I m not accustomed to the music.说实话，我不太习惯这种音乐。
I ve never heard that piece before，who wrote it？我以前从未听过那支乐曲，是谁作的？
Classical music has so much more depth and meaning.古典音乐深得多，有意义得多。
I think symphonies are too heavy and complicated for me.我认为交响乐对我来说太难懂太复杂。
I m no judge of music，but I know what I like.对音乐我是外行，不过我知道我喜欢什么。
It s melodious and exciting.这乐曲音调优美，令人兴奋。
The string quartet is a kind of delicate chamber music.弦乐四重奏是一种优雅的室内音乐。
The Concert 音乐会
What sort of classic the concert will have tonight？今晚音乐会上将有哪种古典音乐？
Who s playing tonight？今晚谁演奏？
He s going to play Mozart on the piano.他要用钢琴弹奏莫扎特的作品。
They are going to play an ensemble for string instruments.他们准备演奏一支弦乐协奏曲。
They re playing a Beethoven sonata.他们在演奏贝多芬的奏鸣曲。
There s the Rolling Stones at the concert.音乐会上有“滚石乐团”的节目。
The first item on the program is woodwind quintet.节目单上的第一个节目是木管五重奏。
The next act will be a piano solo.下一个小节目是钢琴独奏。
A：Are there any tickets available for tonight s concert？
B：For how many？
A：Four.
B：Are these seats all right？
A：I don t like seats very near to the stage.Haven t you got anything better？
B：I m sorry，but I m afraid that s all there is.
A：It seems that we have to come to the extra show.How much is the ticket？
B：The admission fee is 10dollars for each one.
A：还有今晚音乐会的票吗？
B：请问您要几张？
A：4张。
B：这些座位行吗？
A：我不喜欢离舞台很近的座位。还有好一点儿的票吗？
B：很抱歉，恐怕只有这些票了。
A：看来我们得买加场的票了。票价是多少？
B：每张票10美元。
A：The concert was held at Capital Music Hall last night.
B：What kind of music did they play？
A：Western music.
B：What did they play？
A：They played some classical music composed by Mozart.
B：Do you like pop music？
A：I like almost all kinds of music.But I like rock n roll best，and you？
B：I like jazz music，waltz music and pop music.But my favorite music is the folk music.
A：You have good taste in music.
B：You too.
A：昨晚在首都音乐厅举办了音乐会。
B：他们演奏的是什么类型的音乐？
A：西洋音乐。
B：演奏的是什么？
A：他们演奏了由莫扎特作曲的古典音乐。
B：你喜欢流行音乐吗？
A：几乎所有的音乐我都喜欢，但我最喜欢摇滚乐，你呢？
B：我喜欢爵士乐、华尔兹和流行音乐。但我最喜欢民族音乐。
A：你对音乐的欣赏很有品位。
B：你也一样。
cello n. 大提琴；
relax v. 放松，(使)休息；
location n. 位置，场所；
light music轻音乐；
Chinese national music中国民族音乐；
classical music古曲音乐；
composer n. 作曲家；
concerto n. 协奏曲；
folk music民乐，民歌；
instrumental music器乐；
jazz n. 爵士乐；
lullaby n. 摇篮曲；
march n. 进行曲；
modern music现代音乐；
orchestral music管弦乐；
rock and roll摇滚乐；
suite n. 组曲；
symphony n. 交响乐；
vocal music声乐；
Flute and Piano
A musician passed away，having left strict orders that his flute was to be buried with him.
“What do you think about this？”A friend asked the widow.
“I thought it was a blessing he didn t play the piano.”
笛子与钢琴
一位音乐家去世了，留下严格的遗嘱，要人们把他的笛子和他一起埋葬。
“你对此有什么看法？”一位朋友问他的遗孀。
“我想幸亏他不是弹钢琴的。”
4.书报杂志
What kind of books do you like？
I like reading novels about early America.你喜欢什么样的书？
我喜欢看关于早期美国的小说。
Which do you prefer，poems or essays？
I prefer essays over poems.诗和散文，你更喜欢哪个？
我喜欢散文胜于诗歌。
What do you think of this book？
This book is too difficult to understand.你认为这本书怎么样？
这本书太难理解了。
Can I help you，sir？
I d like to cancel my subion.先生，我能为您做点什么？
我想取消订阅。
Do you know the circulation of this magazine？
Over 2million.你知道这本杂志的发行量吗？
销量是二百多万份。
Is the news in the paper reliable？
Yes，it s usually truthful and accurate.这报纸上的新闻可靠吗？
是的，通常是真实准确的。
How do you comment on the whole section about the actor s affairs？你怎么评论整版的关于那位演员的婚外情事情？
I hope it s an outandout fabrication.我希望那是纯属捏造。
Do you subscribe to any magazines？
Yes， I subscribe to several magazines.你订什么杂志吗？
是的，我订了几本。
How often does this magazine come out？
It s published weekly.这种杂志多久出一期？
每周一次。
How much does a onE-year subion cost？
It costs fifty dollars a year.年订阅费多少？
每年50美元。
When will you be finished reading that magazine？
Give me a few more minutes.你何时能看完那本杂志？
再给我几分钟。
Is this news in the paper reliable？
It s all propaganda.这份报纸上的消息可信吗？
这完全是宣传。
How would you comment on the newspaper？
The news stories are usually truthful and accurate.你怎么评价这份报纸？
其新闻通常是可信而且准确的。
Oh，why did you buy this book？ It s expensive and boring.
This book is great as a quick reference on the job.噢，你为什么要买这本书？又贵又无聊。
这本书可作为实际工作时的快捷参考。
This book is a great read，especially if you are in the sales profession.
But I m not interested in this kind of book.这本书读起来好过瘾。特别是对从事销售行业的人。
但是我对这类书不感兴趣。
Books and friends should be few but good.
But if you don t read many you will not know what is good.读书如交友，应求少而精。
但是不多读书就不知道什么是好书。
Oh！ You got this book！ I have been looking for it for a long time.Can I see it for a second？
Okay，but don t lose my page.I put a bookmark where I left off so I won t lose my place.噢！你有这本书啊！我找它找了好久了。让我再看一下，好吗？
好的，但是不要把我看的那页弄混了。我夹了一张书签在那页免得我忘了读到哪儿了。
Reading Books 看书
What kind of books do you like？你喜欢什么样的书？
I like to read science fiction.我喜欢阅读科幻小说。
Which novelist do you like best？你最喜欢哪位小说家？
This book is easy to understand.这本书很简单。
What do you think of the novel you ve just finished reading？你觉得你刚刚读完的那本小说怎么样？
It s so full of twists and turns.故事情节迂回曲折。
What kind of books do you like to read？你喜欢读什么样的书？
I enjoy reading fables and science fiction.我喜欢读寓言和科幻小说。
I was interested in detective and mystery stories.我对侦探和神秘故事感兴趣。
Reading Magazines 阅读杂志
What s your favorite magazine？你最喜欢看哪本杂志？
I d like to cancel my subion.我想取消订阅。
Do you know the circulation of this magazine？你知道这本杂志的发行量吗？
Have you seen this article about the schools？你看过报道学校的这篇文章吗？
I d like to subscribe.我想订一份杂志。
Give me a subion to News Week.给我订一份《新闻周刊》。
I d like to renew my subion.我想延长订阅期限。
Would you like a sixmonth or onE-year subion？您要订半年还是一年？
Can you recommend a good magazine on this subject for me？你能为我推荐一种关于这个题目的好杂志吗？
The magazine always has startling inside stories to reveal.这份杂志总爱披露一些惊人的内幕。
Some magazines get some extra income by offering space for ads.一些杂志靠刊登广告赚些外快。
A：How would you comment on the newspaper？
B：The news stories are usually truthful and accurate.
A：How about its editorials？
B：Most common readers enjoy them.
A：Is there anything startling in the news today？
B：Nothing special.
A：你怎么评价这份报纸？
B：刊登的新闻通常可信而准确。
A：社论写得如何？
B：几乎所有的普通读者都喜欢读它。
A：今天有什么惊人的消息吗？
B：没什么特别的。
A：What s your favorite magazine？
B：I d say it s the Reader s Digest.It s the most famous monthly published one in the U.S.A.
A：Why do you like it best？
B：It s got many years of experience and prestige and extensive coverage.
A：Well， I think it s extremely informative and interesting.The articles in it help me understand your people and culture much better.I always enjoy reading them.
B：I can see you re a careful reader as well as an observer.You know that s why so many people like reading it.And one more thing， language succinct， it s a very good magazine to read， especially for you people.
A：You re right.
A：你最喜欢的杂志是什么？
B：要我说是《读者文摘》，在美国是最有名的月刊。
A：为什么你觉得是最好的？
B：有多年的出版史，新闻报道方面很有权威，内容也很广泛。
A：我想它极富有知识性和趣味性，里面的文章帮助我更好地了解那里的人情与文化，我一直喜爱阅读。
B：我看得出你是个细心读者，同时善于观察，你知道为什么这么多人喜欢读这杂志。还有，这本杂志语言精练，这是本供读者阅读的好杂志，尤其对于你们。
A：你说得对。
bookworm n. 书虫；书呆子；
pickv. 挑选；
back issue过期杂志；
newspaper clipping剪报；
newspapern. 报纸；
morning paper晨报；
anecdoten. 轶闻趣事；
around nation国内新闻版；
around the world国际新闻版；
briefn. 简讯；
briefingn. 简报；
comic strip连环漫画；
city news社会新闻；
critiquen. 评论；
editorialn. 社论；
exclusive news独家新闻；
fabricatev. 捏造，杜撰；
frontpage news头版新闻
Have You Read Hamlet？
A student in the literature class asked his teacher if he had read a hot novel.The teacher said that he had not read the book.
“What a surprise，”said the student.“It has been published for a month.”
“Then have you read Shakespeare s Hamlet？”asked the teacher.
“No，”said the student.
“What a pity.You d better hurry，for it has been published for several hundred years.”
你看过《哈姆雷特》吗？
文学课上，一个学生问老师是否看过一本最新的小说。老师说他还没有看过那本书。
“太令人吃惊了，”学生说道，“这本书已经出版一个月了。”
“那么，你看过莎士比亚的《哈姆雷特》吗？”老师问道。
“没有，”学生答道。
“太遗憾了。你最好快点儿，因为这本书已经出版了几百年了。”
5.泡网吧
Do you often surf the Internet？
Not often. I do it only two or three times a week.你经常上网吗？
不算经常，一星期只上两三次。
Can you get useful information from the Internet？
Yes. I can. I usually get a lot of useful information and use E-mail to send those messages to my friends.你能从网上获取一些有用的信息吗？
能，我经常得到不少有用信息并用电子邮件发送给我的一些朋友。
Don t you think netchat is a sheer waste of both time and money？
I m afraid not. I think using a computer has a great deal to do with human interaction.你不认为上网聊天是在浪费时间和金钱吗？
恐怕不，我认为用计算机能加强人们之间的相互联系。
Do you know what E-commerce is？
I m not sure. But I think it means we can buy something through the Internet.你知道什么是电子商务吗？
说不准，但我认为它是指网上购物。
How does your computer work？
My computer works like a charm.你的电脑好用吗？
我的电脑很好用。
When do you usually surf the Internet？
I can surf the Internet whenever I like.你什么时间可以上网？
我喜欢什么时候上网就可以上网。
We come here every other day to play computer games.We are hooked on strategy games.What about you？
I used to play arcade games a lot.Now I don t have much time.我们隔天就来玩电脑游戏，现在对策略游戏都上瘾了。你喜欢玩吗？
我以前也常玩巷战游戏，不过现在实在没空了。
What do you do when you surf the Internet？
Collect information，send E-mail，make a phone call，do some shopping and so on.你上网做些什么？
收集信息、发电子邮件、打电话、购物等等。
Do you send E-mail through the Internet？
Yes，I do it almost everyday，and you？你上网发电子邮件吗？
我几乎每天上网发电子邮件，你呢？
E-mail is pretty quick，convenient，saving time and money.
I don t write the letter to my friends already.上网发电子邮件既方便又快捷，并且省时、省钱。
我已经不给朋友写信了。
Do you make a phone call through the Internet(IP)？
Yes，I make the IP very often.你打网络电话吗？
我常打。
Are you used to doing shopping online？
Yes，I am.It s very convenient and pretty quick.你习惯网上购物吗？
习惯，网上购物既方便又快捷。
Do you chat in the Internet？
Yes，I spend a lot of time chatting with friends everyday.你上网聊天吗？
我每天要花不少时间同朋友们聊天。
Do you play games online else？
Yes，but not often.你还在网上玩游戏吗？
玩，但不常玩。
Do you know how to create computer graphics？
Sure，I do.It s my cup of tea.你知道如何用计算机作图吗？
当然知道，这是我最拿手的事。
Chatting on Interent 网上闲聊
How is today？今天好吗？
I think you are a cool guy.By the way，do you know how to boot that guy？我想你是酷哥。顺道一问，你知道该怎么踢那个家伙吗？
I really enjoyed chatting with you.Let s keep/stay in touch.跟你聊天很开心，让我们保持联系吧。
Let s call it a day.Bye.Good night.今天就到此为止吧。再见，晚安。
Could you explain why you left？你能解释一下你离开的原因吗？
Don t forget to email me.别忘了给我发邮件哦。
Maybe we can have a chat some other time.也许我们可以在其他时间聊天。
Hi，are you online？你好，你在线吗？
Hi，boy or girl？嗨，男的还是女的？
Are you a newbie？你是个新手？
I have some good news for you.我有好消息要告诉你。
Network Games 网络游戏
I prefer to play Red Alert.我更喜欢玩红色警戒。
He has turned his computer into an electronic playground.他已把他的电脑变成了电子游乐场。
We come here every other day to play computer games.我们隔天就来玩电脑游戏。
We are hooked on strategy games.我们现在对策略游戏都上瘾了。
I used to play arcade games a lot. Now I don t have much time.我以前常玩巷战游戏，不过现在实在没空了。
Most male customers choose first person shooting，real time strategy，action or sports，while female customers prefer simulating，action or role playing.大多数男性顾客会选择第一人称射击、实时战略、动作和运动类，而女性喜欢模拟、动作和角色扮演类。
Net games or online games is to play competitive or comparative cooperation computer games with multiple users on a local area network or the internet.网络游戏或在线游戏是在局域网或因特网上玩的、多人参与的对抗性和配合性的计算机游戏。
Net games use servers to manage action between players while your computer handles graphics and sound.网络游戏中，服务器管理玩家之间的动作，而你的计算机处理图形和声音。
The game world exists 24hours a day，so the game continues whether you participate or not.游戏里的世界一天24小时都存在，不管你是否参与。
Players usually pick a server with the shortest time and then connect directly to the game server.通常玩家选连接时间需求最短的服务器，然后直接与其相连。
Network games represent statE-ofthE-art technology.You can t simply ignore them.网络游戏代表了高科技，你不能只是简单地否定它们。
Just a minute.Let me quit network game.等一会儿，让我退出网络游戏。
Business on Internet 网上商务
The Internet can serve as a big shopping mall.互联网可起到购物中心的作用。
Through the Internet，you can buy goods from far away places.通过互联网你可以从遥远的地方购物。
Although shopping online is easy，some steps are in need of attention.网上购物虽然简单，但有些步骤还是要谨慎小心。
The Internet stores will provide you with the prices，pictures and detailed instructions when you choose goods.当你挑选商品时，网上商店会在网上提供每种商品的价格、图片以及详细说明。
What can I reserve on the Internet？我能在网上预订什么？
It is more than just online shopping，being also about conducting businesstobusiness transactions with your customers.电子商务不仅限于网上购物，它还涉及跟顾客进行商业交易。
Retailing in the future will emphasize more and more on added value and convenience.未来的零售业将越来越强调购物方便和物超所值的服务。
Commodities fit for online sales include material commodities and immaterial commodities.适合网上销售的商品主要有有形商品和无形商品。
The E-marketing can save an enormous amount of money of promotion and circulation.网上营销能为企业节省巨额的促销和流通费用。
Online prices are obviously lower than those in the traditional market.网上的价格明显低于传统市场上的价格。
Owing to the E-commerce，the online trading becomes fast，convenient and widE-ranging.电子商务使交易变得快捷广泛。
Hidden troubles in the E-commercial system results from the neglect of work，defects in technique，and artificial damages.由于工作上的疏忽、技术上的缺陷或人为破坏等原因，使得电子商务系统安全存在隐患。
There still exists the validity of your identity in E-commercial activities.在电子商务活动中还存在身份合法性的问题。
The basic flow of the E-commerce consists of the information flow，the trade flow，the fund flow and the material flow.电子商务的基本流程包括信息流、商流、资金流和物流。
A：I heard we could watch many new movies on the Internet.
B：Yes，but most of them are not free.
A：Can we watch some old movies on the Internet？
B：I think we can.Some websites contain lots of old movies.
A：Are they free？
B：Most are free.
A：Oh，we can watch some classics.
B：Yes，you can click www.hollywood.com
A：Oh，wonderful！
A：我听说我们可以在网上看很多新电影。
B：是的，但很多都不是免费的。
A：我们可以在网上看一些老片吗？
B：我想可以，一些网站上有很多老片子。
A：是免费的吗？
B：大部分都是免费的。
A：哦，我们可以观看一些经典之作了。
B：是的，你可以进入www.hollywood.com网站。
A：哦，太棒了！
A：You are adding water to BBS again.
B：Man，get a life！Every article of mine released on BBS is a piece of fine work.
A：Oh，yeah？
B：Reading your article is like chewing wax.
A：Hey，this article is mere trash.
B：Let me have a look.Oh dear！It is full of errors.Sentences are incoherent.
A：Who added water？It makes me sick.
B：Nobody dare admit it.It s too bad.
A：It shall be put an end like this.
B：Yes.We should make full use of the space of BBS.
A：你又在BBS上灌水。
B：伙计，别烦我了！我的每一张贴子都是精品。
A：噢，是吗？
B：读你的帖子味同嚼蜡。
A：嘿，这文章简直是一点也不通。
B：让我看看。哎哟，妈呀！错字连篇，语句不通。
A：谁灌的水？真讨厌。
B：没人会承认，写得太糟了。
A：像这样的文章真该杜绝了。
B：是的，我们应充分利用好BBS空间。
chat record 聊天记录；
online friend网友；
online user在线用户；
virtualized adj. 虚拟化的；
chatv. 聊天；
affiliaten. 会员；
assumed name化名；
renewaln. 更新，补充；
Information Services Counter信息服务台；
threE-dimension三维；
graphicadj. 图示的；
servern. 服务器；
consolen. 控制台；
encryptionn. 加密；
menu column菜单栏；
cataloguen. 商品目录；
E-store网上商店；
immaterial commodity无形商品；
material commodity有形商品；
virtual shop虚拟商店；
E-mail address电子邮件地址；
attachmentn. 附件；
capacityn. 容量；
communication book通讯簿；
explorern. 资源管理器；
graphn. 图形，图表；
multilevel submailbox多级子邮件箱；
E-business电子商务；
E-marketing网上营销；
Looking for a Companion
A bachelor asked the computer to find him the perfect mate： “ I want a companion who is small and cute， loves water sports and enjoys group activities.”
Back came the answer： “Marry a penguin.”
找个伴侣
一个单身汉要电脑为他找个完美的伴侣：“我要找一个娇小可爱的，喜爱水上运动的又喜欢群体活动的伴侣。”
回答是：“和企鹅结婚。”
6.郊游野炊
Is everything ready for the picnic？
Almost.野餐的东西都准备好了吗？
差不多了。
What a pleasant place it is！
Yes.The sky is really a nice color and equally nice is its reflection on the water.多棒的地方啊！
是啊。天空的颜色这么美，还有天空在水中的倒影。
Let s stop here.Look！ It s a wonderful place for a picnic.
Yes.A meadow，a little brook，and those gingko trees look fine.我们就停在这儿吧。看！这是个极好的野餐地方。
是啊。草地、小溪还有银杏树，看上去真美。
How about going outing？
It s a good idea，I think.去郊游怎么样？
我认为这是个好主意。
To view the beautiful landscape of the country by bicycle is very enjoyable，isn t it？
Yes，indeed.We d better go slowly so that we can see more.骑车观看美丽的乡村景色真令人愉快，不是吗？
的确是这样。最好骑慢点，这样我们就可以多看看。
The scenery in the countryside of San Francisco is really wonderful and charming.
I wish we could come here every day.旧金山郊外的景色真是太美丽、太迷人了。
要是我们每天都能来这儿该多好呀！
Good morning，Jack.Have you well thought of the course of our hiking？
Yes，I have decided to go along the hiking trail on the river sides.早上好，杰克。你已经想好了我们郊游的路线了吗？
是的，我已经决定沿着河边的小路走。
How many hours will we spend in going on the hiking？
About three hours.Remember to carry water and lunch with you.这次郊游我们要用几个小时？
3个小时左右。记着带水和午餐。
Where are you going？
We are going to the river.Don t forget your fishing tackle.你们准备去哪儿？
我们打算去河边，不要忘了带鱼杆。
What can I bring？
Nothing.Just wear comfortable clothes and good shoes for walking.We ll bring everything.我要带点儿什么吗？
您什么也不用带，您只要穿戴舒服点儿，穿一双走路合脚的鞋就行了，其他的东西都由我们带去。
It looks clear today.
A good day for an outing！今天天气可真晴朗。
是郊游的好天气。
It s getting warmer.How about going outdoors this weekend？
What bout a picnic in the suburbs？天气变得越来越暖和了，这个周末去户外玩玩好吗？
我建议去郊外野餐，怎么样？
My friends and I are planning a barbecue in the country this Friday.Would you like to go with us？
Oh，yes！ I like meeting new friends.我和朋友们正计划这周五去郊外烧烤，你想不想一起去？
噢，好的。我喜欢结交新朋友。
It s really a wonderful day today.
Yes.Chatting by the lake was relaxing.今天玩得真高兴。
是啊。坐在湖边闲谈太放松了。
On Holidays 度假
What a vast lake！ The water extends as far as the eyes can reach.多么大的湖啊！这湖水一望无际。
What a beautiful and pacific place this is！多么平静而美丽的地方啊！
It is wonderful sitting by the lakeside angling.坐在湖边钓鱼真是好极了。
What a beautiful beach！多漂亮的海滩呀！
We can get a good tan today.我们今天可以好好享受一下日光浴了。
Have you already decided the course of your hike？你已经决定好远足的路线了吗？
How many members were there in your party in all？和你同行的人共有多少？
You got very tired，didn t you？你很累，是不是？
We plan to climb mountains，go fishing，swimming and surfing.我们打算去爬山、钓鱼、游泳还要去冲浪。
Everything s so striking and fascinating.一切都是那么新鲜，令人神往。
Can you recommend a place for us to watch the beautiful sunrise？你给我推荐一下，我们可以去哪里观看美丽的日出？
It s a noted place for its pine trees and springs.这是一个以松树和泉水著名的地方。
The combinations of wind，sand and sea are really fascinating.风、沙滩和海的结合确实迷人。
It s so nice to get away from the maddening urban life into the natural beauty.
离开令人烦恼的城市生活，来到这大自然的美丽怀抱，真是太好了。
We were excited by what we saw in the wood.森林中看到的一切使我们兴奋不已。
Picnic 野炊
Can you come on a picnic this Sunday？星期天你能来参加野餐吗？
I m looking forward to the picnic.我盼望着去野餐。
What a beautiful view！Why don t we have a picnic there？多美的景色！我们为什么不在那儿进行一次野餐呢？
It s very cold today.You d better wear more clothes to have a picnic.今天很冷，你最好多穿些衣服去野餐。
What should we take when we are going to have a picnic？去野餐时我们应该带些什么？
Before we have our picnic，we have to climb the high mountain.在进行野餐前，我们得爬上那座高山。
I m really very satisfied with the picnic.我真的对这次野餐很满意。
Fishing 钓鱼
I am crazy about fishing.我非常喜欢钓鱼。
I tried to tie these flies to my lines.我试过要把鱼饵绑在钓线上。
Fly rods come in different lengths.钓竿有不同的长度。
I enjoy fishing by the stream.我喜欢在小溪边钓鱼。
Do you know how to tie fishing knots？你知道怎么打钓鱼的绳结吗？
The fishing can be fun and fabulous.钓鱼可以是一件很好玩又很开心的事。
Do you prefer fresh water or salt water fishing？你是喜欢湖钓，还是海钓？
Have you had any bites yet？到现在为止有鱼咬钩没有？
What pound testline are you using？你用的是什么磅数的线？
Did you have any luck today？今天运气如何？
How many fish did you catch？你钓到多少鱼？Do you have any extra hooks？你还有多余的鱼钩吗？
Could you lend me fishing tackle？能借个钓具吗？
What kind of fish is the most difficult to catch？哪一种鱼最难钓？
A：Just look！ What a fine day and beautiful sunshine！
B：It is certainly a clear and nice day for an outing.
A：I was thinking about the same thing as you. It is a coincidence.
B：When shall we start？
A：Is this afternoon convenient for you？
B：Yes， I m free all this afternoon.
A：Well， how about 2：00 o clock？
B：No problem. Where are we going？
A：There is a wood near our city. The sight there is very attractive. What s your opinion？
B：That sounds good. I think we should prepare some food and drinks. By the way， can we invite Bessie？
A：What s your reason？
B：She is a good dancer. We can have a good time with her there.
A：Good idea. Oh， we should get things ready in the house， I ll put some food in the car.
B：All right.
A：看！多么好的一天，多么美丽的阳光！
B：真是郊游的好天气。
A：我和你想得一样。真是巧合。
B：我们什么时候出发？
A：今天下午你方便吗？
B：是的，整个下午我都有空。
A：好，两点怎么样？
B：没问题。我们要去哪儿？
A：在我们城市附近有一个小树林，景色非常迷人。你认为如何呢？
B：听起来很好。我想我们应该准备些食品和饮料。顺便问一下，我们可以邀请贝茜吗？
A：你能告诉我原因吗？
B：她跳舞跳得很好。我们和她在那儿会玩得高兴。
A：好主意。噢，我们应该把东西准备好。我再把一些食品放在汽车里。
B：好吧！
A：Ouch！ Oh， I feel terrible in my ankle.
B：I m sorry you feel so bad. Shall I get you a stick？
A：Yes， please.
B：Are you sure you can continue？
A：Yes. I just feel tired.
B：Here we are on top at last！
A：Is this really the summit？
B：Sure.
A：So， we can enjoy the sunrise tomorrow morning. I m glad I survived it.
A：哎哟！噢，我的脚踝难受死了。
B：很遗憾你感觉那么不舒服。要我找根拐杖给你吗？
A：好的。
B：你确定还能继续爬吗？
A：可以，我只是觉得很累。
B：我们终于到山顶了！
A：这里真的就是山顶了吗？
B：当然。
A：那么，我们可以欣赏明天早上的日出了。真高兴我终于爬上来了。
hiker n. 徒步旅行者；
holiday inn 度假村；
picnic n. 郊游野餐；
excursionn. 远足；
holiday maker 度假游客；
camping trip 野营；
roll coaster 过山车；
bungee jumping 蹦极跳；
sleeping bag 睡袋；
travellingrug 旅行毯；
fishingn. 钓鱼；
fly rod钓竿；
streamn. 小河；溪流；
picnic area野餐区；
The Secret of Fishing
My friend Mary was fishing without success when she noticed a woman nearby who was reeling them in one after another. Frustrated，she finally asked the woman her secret.
“Are you fishing for supper or sport？”The woman asked.
“I m fishing for sport，”answered my friend.
“Well，there s your problem，”the woman stated.“I m fishing for supper.”
钓鱼的秘诀
我的朋友玛莉钓鱼时一无所获，而她却注意到离她不远处一位妇女却接二连三地起杆。一败涂地后她终于向那位妇女询问钓鱼的秘诀。“你钓鱼是为做晚饭还是为运动？”妇女问道。
“为了运动，”我朋友回答。
“那，你的问题就出在这儿。”那妇女说道，“我钓鱼是为了做晚饭。”
7.在舞会上
I don t know the steps.
Don t worry.These days lots of people don t.It s not as formal as it used to be.Just move in time with the music.我不会走舞步。
别担心，现在很多人都不会走，不像以前那样正规的，踏着音乐的节奏就行了。
Now the music is coming，a foxtrot this time.Miss Liu，shall we take to floor？
Yes.Let s go.现在音乐响起来了，这次是狐步舞。刘小姐，我们入场好吗？
噢，好吧。
You dance wonderfully well.Do you go dancing a lot？
You are flattering me.你跳得真好。你经常跳舞吗？
你过奖了。
I was admiring your dancing.
Thank you，but I wish I could improve my dancing.I still find the foxtrot quite difficult.我很羡慕你的舞技。
谢谢。不过，我希望能进一步提高水平就好了。我还是觉得狐步很难跳。
Now they are playing a Waltz.Would you have a try？
Sorry.I feel like sitting out the next dance.现在演奏的是华尔兹，想跳跳吗？
对不起，我想坐会儿，下支曲再跳吧。
May I have the first dance？
With pleasure！我可以请你跳第一支舞吗？
我很荣幸！
Why do you like the old styles of dance？
Why not？ Do you think I should like modern dances？你为什么喜欢古典舞？
为什么不喜欢呢？你认为我应该喜欢现代舞吗？
Most young people like modern dances.
But I don t like.大多数年轻人喜欢现代舞。
可我不喜欢。
Mr.Smith is now waiting for us in the dance room.
All right.Let s go.史密斯先生正在舞厅等我们呢。
好的。那咱们走吧。
Hello，Mr.and Mrs.Brown.Thank you for joining us tonight.
It s our pleasure to attend this dancing party.Thank you for your invitation.布朗先生和夫人，你们好。谢谢你们来参加我们今晚的舞会。
能参加今晚的舞会是我们的荣幸。谢谢您的邀请。
How do you like this Waltz，Miss Sun？
It s very nice，Mr.Smith.I like it very much.孙小姐，你觉得这支华尔兹舞曲怎么样？
挺不错的，史密斯先生。我非常喜欢。
Well，then，may I invite you for the first dance？
Yes，please.那么，我能请你跳第一支舞吗？
当然。
Let s go dancing.
I d love to.But I don t know how to dance.咱们跳舞去吧。
我想去。但是我不会跳。
Jane！ May I have this dance？
I d like to，but I m a terrible dancer.I m afraid I may step on your toes.简，愿意和我跳这支舞吗？
哦，我很乐意。可是我跳得很糟糕。我担心踩着你的脚。
Shall we dance？
No，thank you.愿意和我跳舞吗？
不了，谢谢你。
There are plenty of other women here who I m sure would be thrilled to dance with you.
But I don t want to dance with anyone else.我肯定这儿有许多别的女人很想跟你跳呢。
但是我不想和其他任何人跳。
What about another dance？
Sorry，I m a bit tired.Would you mind if I sit out this dance？再跳一曲好吗？
对不起，我有点儿累了。如果不跳这支舞您介意吗？
You dance beautifully.You re a real expert.
Thank you.But I took up dancing quite recently.你跳得好极了。真是位专家。
谢谢。可是我是最近才开始跳舞的。
I love this party atmosphere，and the music s slowed down.It s a Waltz I think.
You are doing the Waltz wonderfully well.我喜欢这次聚会的气氛，音乐慢下来了，我想这是华尔兹。
你的华尔兹跳得可真好。
Oh，they re playing some rock and roll.
I don t care for disco.噢，他们放的是摇滚乐。
我不想跳迪斯科。
Inviting for a Dance 邀请跳舞
May I invite you for a dance？我可以请你跳个舞吗？
May I have the first dance？我可以和你跳第一个舞吗？
May I have the pleasure of the next dance？我能有幸和你跳下一个舞吗？
Can you dance？你会跳舞吗？
Can you oblige me with a dance？能否请您赏光同我跳舞？
May I have the honor of engaging you for the next tango？能请您跳下一个探戈舞吗？
Will you please accept my arm？愿意同我跳舞吗？
What about another dance？再跳一曲好吗？
The music is going on again. Will you accept my arm？音乐又响起来了，请和我跳支舞好吗？
Why don t we have one more dance？为什么我们不再跳一曲呢？
Appraising the Partner 称赞对方
I admire your gracefulness.我欣赏你的优美舞姿。
I m your lucky fellow.我是你的幸运舞伴！
You dance wonderfully well.你跳得真好！
There is no room for improvement.你跳得不能再好了。
Thank you for your compliment.谢谢你的夸奖。
A：Kate，may I have the next dance with you？
B：I d love to，but I m not a good dancer.I m afraid I may step on your toes.
A：Don t worry about it.I ll show you how.
B：Thank you.
A：凯特，我可以请你跳下一个舞曲吗？
B：我很乐意，可是我跳得不好。我担心会踩着你的脚。
A：别担心。我教你怎么跳。
B：谢谢你。
A：I should think you dance much，Miss Mary？
B：Fair amount，but I have no brain for the thing.I can t improve it at all.
A：Good heavens！There is no room for improvement.
B：Thank you for your compliment.
A：Miss Mary，you must be rather thirsty.Let s go to the buffet and have some drink？
B：That s a good idea，Mr. Green.
A：What may I get for you，lemonade，orangeade or port？
B：Orangeade please，thank you.
A：The music has started again.What about another dance，Miss Mary？
B：Certainly.
A：玛莉小姐，我想你常常跳舞吧。
B：有时跳跳。可是我不肯用心，所以舞跳得没有长进。
A：哎呀！你跳得不能再好了。
B：谢谢你的夸奖。
A：玛莉小姐，你一定口渴了，我们到柜台去喝点儿东西好吗？
B：好主意，格林先生。
A：喝点儿什么，柠檬水、橘子水、还是葡萄酒呢？
B：谢谢，请叫橘子水吧。
A：音乐又开始了。再跳一曲好吗，玛莉小姐？
B：好的。
balln. 舞会；
balletn. 芭蕾舞；
dance fan舞迷；
dance hall舞厅；
dancing music舞曲；
dance step舞步；
discon. 迪斯科舞；
foxtrotn. 狐步舞；
gracefuladj. 优美的；
masqueraden. 化装舞会；
modern dance现代舞；
partnern. 舞伴；
quick step快步；
rumban. 伦巴舞；
samban. 桑巴舞；
slow step慢步；
social dance交际舞；
solo dance独舞；
stepn. 舞步；
tangon. 探戈舞；
The Dances Are Short
“It is a funny thing，but every time I dance with you the dances seem very short.”
“They are.My fiance is the leader of the orchestra.”
舞曲很短
“真奇怪，我每次和你跳舞时，舞曲好像都特别短。”
“是很短。我的未婚夫是这个管弦乐队的指挥。”
8.运动健身
How often do you work out？
Everyday for two hours.你多长时间训练一次？
每天两小时。
Do you know how to do this exercise correctly？
Yes， watch me， and I ll show you.你知道怎么正确做这项锻炼吗？
是的，看着我，我做示范给你看。
Have you been to the gym recently？
No， I haven t had much time the past few weeks.你最近去健身房了吗？
没有，这几周我没空。
Does the trainer at the gym give good advices？
Yes， he really knows what he s doing.健身房的教练教导有方吗？
是的，他很有经验。
Why do you work out at that gym？
Because they have lots of new machines.你为什么到那个健身房锻炼？
因为他们那里有很多新器材。
Is the equipment at the gym new？
No， it s been there forever.健身房的设备是新的？
不新，设备从来没换过。
What muscle groups are you planning to exercise today？你今天打算锻炼哪些肌群？
Today， I will do my lower body.今天我要锻炼下半身肌肉。
What time does the gym open？
At seven in the morning.健身房几点开门？
早上7点。
Can you see any improvement in your physique since you started lifting weights？
Yes， I ve gotten a lot bigger.从你练举重以来，你的体格是否变强壮了？
是的，我更强壮了。
I noticed you lost a lot of weight this year.How have you managed to keep it off？
I found a great weight loss program that helped me make some lifestyle changes.我发现你今年体重下降了不少。你是怎么做到的？
我找到了一个很好的减肥培训班。这个训练帮助我改变了生活方式。
You re very unfit；you ought to take up running.
Yeah，I work out on a regular basis to keep fit.你身体很弱，应该练练跑步。
是的，我经常做锻炼以保持身体健康。
How often do you exercise？
Every day.你多长时间锻炼一次？
每天。
Do you think it s important to train oneself persistently？
Oh，sure.In this way，you can always keep fit.你认为坚持不懈的训练很重要吗？
对，确实这样。这样你能保持良好的状态。
You re in great shape.
Only because I exercise every day.你的体形真棒。
那仅仅是因为我每天都锻炼。
I don t know what to do on my weekends.
Why don t you attend an aerobics class？我不知道周末该干什么？
为什么不去参加一个有氧健身班呢？
You look like pale.
I know.I ve got to start working out.你脸色很苍白。
我知道。我必须开始做健身运动了。
I envy his muscular shoulders.
It might be a good idea for you to join a fitness center.他健壮的臂膀真令人妒忌。
你可以参加健身俱乐部呀。
I go to the gym every day.
Good habit！我每天都去健身房。
好习惯！
How often do you go to the gym？
I go to the gym for a workout five times a week.你一个星期去健身房几次？
我每个星期去健身房五次。
It s becoming a trend for modern people to work out in the gym.
Yes，because everybody knows that health is important.现代人在健身房健身已慢慢成为一种趋势。
是的，因为每个人都知道健康很重要。
At the Gym 在健身房
How often do you work out？你多长时间训练一次？
Do you know how to do this exercise correctly？你知道怎么正确做这项锻炼吗？
Does the trainer at the gym give good advices？健身房的教练教导有方吗？
How much does it cost to work out there？在那儿训练要花费多少钱？
Is the equipment at the gym new？健身房的设备是新的吗？
Do they offer any aerobic classes？他们提供有氧健身课吗？
What muscle groups are you planning to exercise today？你今天打算锻炼哪些肌群？
Can you see any improvement in your physique since you started lifting weights？从你练举重以来，你的体格是否变强壮了？
Do you belong to a fitness club？你是健身俱乐部的成员吗？
My muscles are so sore today！我的肌肉今天酸得要命！
How do I know if I m exercising long enough to burn fat？要怎么样我才知道我的运动时间长得能够燃烧脂肪？
Ball Games 球类运动
Are there any golf courses around here？这附近有高尔夫球场吗？
Can I rent the equipment？我可以租借用具吗？
If the batter hits the ball，the other team tries to catch it before it gets to a base.如果击球手击球了，对方队就要在球到垒之前接住球。
This ball bounds well.这个球弹性不错。
Football is getting more and more popular in China.足球在中国越来越普及了。
China s pingpong players enjoy high prestige in the world.中国乒乓球运动员在世界上享有很高的声望。
Let s go to the club house for a few rounds of bowling.我们到俱乐部去打几局保龄球吧。
Climbing Mountains 登山
Now is the best season for mountaineering.现在是登山的最佳季节。
Mountaineering is very popular among young people.登山在年轻人当中非常流行。
Did you enjoy the mountaineering trip？你很喜欢登山旅行吗？
The view from the top was quite beyond deion.山顶的景色难以描述。
Take care as the weather is very changeable on the mountain.山上的天气多变，要多注意。
A mountaineer is usually equipped with alpine jacket windproof garment，down jacket and climbing kit.登山运动员一般得备有防风登山上衣、鸭绒衣和登山工具。
Sometimes people prefer to practise nooxygen climb.有时人们更喜欢不使用氧气进行登山运动。
Firsttime climber must have acclimatization training to adjust to altitude effects and to avoid mountain sickness.初学登山的人先得经过气候适应性训练，以适应高山反应，免得患高山病。
Climbing is a good exercise for spirit do corps.登山是一种培养集体精神的极好训练。
Climbing that hill has made me out of breath.爬上那座山后我都快喘不过气来了。
I just enjoy the strength and determination that the climbers show during the competition.我只欣赏攀岩者在攀岩时表现出来的力量和毅力。
A：Do you have a gym？ I d like to work out.
B：Our fitness center is on the first floor， next to the sauna.
A：Sounds great.I ll go after I get changed.Is there an extra charge for the gym？
B：No， it s included.But there s a charge for the inhouse masseuse and beautician.
A：I ll keep that in mind.
B：Just call if you want an appointment.I ll have your bags sent up to your room.
A：你们有健身房吗？我想健身。
B：我们的健身中心在一楼，就在桑拿浴室的隔壁。
A：听起来不错。我换好衣服再去。健身房需要另外付费吗？
B：不用，都包括在房价里了。但饭店里的女按摩师跟美容师服务要另外计费。
A：我记住了。
B：要预约的话，打个电话来就好了。我会把行李送到你的房间。
A：Hi，Jane.Where are you heading with that big bag？
B：Hi，Jack.I m off to the gym.I ve got to stay in shape，you know.I try to go there three times a week，but I m busy so I can t always make it.
A：I know many women who work out more than men.What s the main reason you work out？ For your health or look good？
B：To be honest，for both.With women，good looks are always a very important consideration.
A：If they were honest，most men who work out would admit that they also do it to look better，and not merely for health reasons.
B：How about you？ Do you get any regular exercise？
A：I do a lot of walking for exercise and enjoyment—sometimes eight to ten kilometers a day.
B：Well，walking is good exercise.
A：嗨，简。你提着个大包去哪呀？
B：嗨，杰克。我要去健身房。我要保持体型，你知道。我尽量一周去三次，但是我比较忙总是不能去。
A：我知道女士比男士健身的要多。你去健身的主要目的是什么，是为了
健康还是为了保持身材？
B：说实话，两者皆有。对女人来说，好的外貌当然是非常重要的。
A：如果老实说的话，大多数男人去健身也得承认他们也是为了美，并不只是为了健康。
B：你怎么样？经常做运动吗？
A：我经常步行，为了运动也为了娱乐，有时一天走8到10公里。
B：嗯，步行也是一项很好的运动。
sandbag n. 小沙袋；
auxiliary apparatus 辅助体操器械；
chest expander(/developer) 拉力器；
gym ladder 体操梯；
spring grip 握力器；
handing apparatus 悬挂器械；
dump bell 哑铃；
promotev. 推动；
effectiveadj. 有效的；
holisticadj. 整体的；
fosterv. 培养；
damagev. 损害；
beat any exercise machine比任何健身器材都有效；
relieve tension缓解紧张状态；
build the shoulder muscles锻炼肩部肌肉；
solo climb单人攀登；
mountain climbing爬山；
scalev. 攀登；
skiingn. 滑雪；
snowboardn. 滑雪板；
I Can t Swim
A man in a swimming bath was on the very top divingboard.He posed，lifted his arms and was about to dive off when the attendant came running up，shouting，“Don t dive—there s no water in the pool！”
“That s all right，”said the man.“I can t swim！”
我不会游泳
有个男子站在游泳池最高的跳板上。他摆好姿势，伸出手臂，正要往下跳，这时管理人员跑了过来，喊道：“不要跳啊，池里没有水！”
“那正好，我不会游泳！”那男子说。