備戰奧運

Olympic English

期待已久的北京奧運會終于來到啦！你是否有幸到現場去觀看比賽呢？Rico也很想親身感受現場比賽那種緊張與激烈的氣氛！無論這個8月你是坐在比賽場館還是電視機前，別忘了也為奧運學好英語哦。Rico特意為大家準備了幾個實用的場景對話，一起來復習、備戰奧運吧。

聽力小提示：訓練聽力的時候到了！這里全部對話都是正常語速，其中還包括不同口音。同學們可以先脫稿聽一遍， 也可以試著聽寫對話哦。

Scene 1: Directions

◆ Dialogue 1

Jeff: Excuse me.

Li: Yes?

Jeff: How do I get to the Olympic Stadium，please?

Li: It’s not far. Go straight on， then turn rightat the end of the road.

Jeff: Thanks.

Li: You’re welcome.

◆ Dialogue 2

Paul: Excuse me， can you tell me the way tothe Forbidden City， please?

Wei: Sure. Go straight on down this road， takethe second left and then the first right. It’snext to Tiananmen Square.

Paul: Thanks.

Wei: Don’t mention it.

● 實用句型

How do I get to…?

Can you tell me the way to…?

Go straight on.

Turn right/left.

Take the first right/the second left.

Scene 2: Finding out Information

◆ Dialogue 1

Cindy: Excuse me， do you speak English?

Lian: Yes， do you need some help?

Cindy: Actually， yes. Could you show me howto use my key card?

Lian: Yes， sure. You need to put your card inthe slot[槽].

Cindy: Okay， like this?

Lian: That’s right. Then wait for the greenlight and turn the handle.

Cindy: Oh， it’s open. Thank you very much.

◆ Dialogue 2

Hui: Are you okay there?

Tom: Mm... How do I get this ticket machineto work?

Hui: Well， first put your money in.

Tom: Okay， I’ve done that.

Hui: Then just press this button.

Tom: Oh it’s printed the ticket already.Thank you very much.

Hui: You’re welcome.

● 實用句型

Excuse me. Do you know where I can get ataxi?

Excuse me. Do you happen to know where Ican get a taxi?

How does this machine work?

How do I get this machine to work?

Scene 3: Travel

◆ Dialogue 1

Customer: Hello， I’d like a return to Xi’anplease.

Travel Agent: Certainly. When do you wantto travel?

Customer: Tomorrow.

Travel Agent: Okay， no problem. What classof service would you like - soft sleeper[軟臥] or hard sleeper?

Customer: How much is the soft sleeper?

Travel Agent: The soft sleeper costs600RMB one way and the hard sleeper is400RMB one way.

Customer: Okay， I’ll take a return ticket onthe soft sleeper please.

◆ Dialogue 2

Customer: Good morning， I’d like to book aflight from Beijing to Shanghai， please.

Travel Agent: I see. When are you travelling?

Customer: I’d like to fly next Friday.

Travel Agent: Is that a return journey^{[往返旅程]}or just one-way^[單程]?

Customer: One-way， please. I’m flying back toLondon from Shanghai.

Travel Agent: Okay. That will be 1400RMBplease.

Customer: How long is the flight?

Travel Agent: It’s about three hours.

● 實用句型

I’d like a return/single to Tianjin.

I’d like to book a flight.

How long is the journey?

How much is the ticket?

Scene 4: Everyday Language

◆ Dialogue 1

Linda: Oh， so the zoo’s over there. Thank youso much for your help.

Ning: You’re welcome. Can I ask you whatbrings you to China?

Linda: I’m actually travelling around Asia.

Ning: Oh， very nice. How long will you be in Beijing?

Linda: Probably another week.

Ning: Oh， I see. Well， I’ll give you my phonenumber and if you need a guide， please callme.

Linda: Thank you very much. That’s very kind.

◆ Dialogue 2

Meilan: Shall I take a photo of you?

John: Oh， could you? Thank you.

Meilan: You’re welcome. What brings you toChina?

John: I’m actually here on business.

Meilan: I see. What do you do for a living?

John: I’m an IT salesman.

Meilan: That sounds like a good job.

John: It’s very interesting actually.

Meilan: Okay， well enjoy the rest of yourstay here.

John: Thank you very much. Bye.

● 實用句型

What brings you to China?

Shall I call you a taxi?

Are you enjoying your stay?

Scene 5: Recommendations^[推薦]

◆ Dialogue 1

David: Wow， it all looks so good. I’m not surewhat to choose.

Min: I can recommend the spare ribs^[排骨]. Theyare very tasty here.

David: Actually， I ate too much porkyesterday. I fancy^[喜歡] a change.

Min: Okay， why don’t you order the braisedfish^[紅燒魚] then?

David: That sounds like a good idea. It looksvery big though.

Min: Don’t worry. I’ll help you eat it.

◆ Dialogue 2

Cathy: Well， it’s my first night in Beijing.What should I eat?

Xiang: Well， you have to try Peking duck.

Cathy: Mm， I don’t really like duck to behonest with you. I fancy something light.Xiang:Okay，you could try the Pekingwonton^[餛飩] then.

Cathy: That sounds like a good idea. Whereshould I go to eat that?

Xiang: Actually， I know a great restaurant inDongcheng.

Cathy: Okay then， I’ll follow you.

● 實用句型

You should try Peking duck/ChineseHotpot^[火鍋].

Why don’t you try abalone^[鮑魚]?

There’s a great restaurant near TiananmenSquare.

Scene 6: Eating out

◆ Dialogue 1

Waitress: Can I take your order， sir?

Customer:I’ll have the Kung PaoChicken^{[宮爆雞丁]}， please.

Waitress: Certainly sir， would you like somerice or noodles with that?

Customer: Just some fried rice^[炒飯] please.

Waitress: Okay， would you like some soup aswell?

Customer: No， thanks.

Waitress: Thank you very much. Your foodwill be ready soon.

◆ Dialogue 2

Harriet: Thank you for bringing me here Hong，this place looks great!

Hong: You’re welcome. Would you like somecold dishes^[涼菜]?

Harriet: Let me see. How about the lotusroot^[蓮藕]?

Hong: Okay， and anything to drink? Maybe somejasmine tea^{[茉莉花茶]}?

Harriet: Oh， yes that would be nice.

Hong: And for your main course^[主菜]? I can recommendthe sizzling beef^{[鐵板牛肉]}.

Harriet: Actually， I’m vegetarian so I’d liketo have the bean curd.

Hong: Oh， that’s a good choice. Very healthytoo.

● 實用句型

Would you like a side dish^[配菜] with that?

Would you like a starter^[前菜]?

What would you like for main course?