北京天译时代九游会j9·(中国)真人游戏第一品牌精品翻译知识导读:

conversation 1

a : peter, why don't you go outside and play basketball with your friends?

b : no, mum, i'd rather stay inside.

a : i just can't understand why you want to stay at home. it is such a wonderful day today.

b : i prefer staying at home and watching tv.

a : didn't you just finish watching a basketball game on tv?

b : yes, but a football game is next.

a : oh, peter. you really should go and play ball yourself rather than watching games.

b : i just enjoy watching games.

a : you really shouldn't watch so much television.

conversation 2

a : what's the problem? you don't look happy.

b : i failed my oral test.

a : how come?

b : i'm not practicing enough.

a : why don't you go to the english corner to talk to your classmates in english quite often?

b : when i talk to chinese, i always want to speak chinese.

a : you should always keep in mind: the more you practice , the better english you can speak.

conversation 3

a : you're going to shanghai tomorrow , are you?

b : that's right . do you think it'll be cold?

a : it might be. you'd better take a heavy sweater with you . the nights are usually quite cold at this time of year.

b : do you think i'll need a cotton coat?

a : not for now, i think, but i believe there'll be rain, so take your raincoat with you.

conversation 4

a : what would you like to be in the future?

b : a teacher.

a : but if i were you, i would be a singer. you've got such a beautiful voice .

b : i wouldn't like to be a singer, but i'd like to become a music teacher to teach children to sing, that dream developed in my mind when i was a child.

a : are you sure about that?

b : i'm quite sure. i've always loved working with children.

conversation 5

a : betty , would you please read this letter of application i've just written? i'd like to have your opinion .

b : i'd be glad to tell you what i think.

a : good !i'm interested in your advice.

b : if i were you , i would change the beginning . you should write about your education first because we like to judge a man by his abilities.

a : good idea, betty. what would you think about the second part?

b : i think it's too short . you'd better say something about your work experience.

a : you're right, i'll change it. how about the last part?

b : very good. but you should talk about your family, too.

a : i agree. i appreciate your helping me.

conversation 6

a : i'd like to have your opinion on my essay.

b : i'd be glad to tell you what i think.

a : what do you think about the second part?

b : i think it's too short.

a : you are right. i'll change it.

conversation 7

a : do you want a cigarette?

b : no , thank you . i've given up , you know .

a : you don't mind if i have one.

b : well, all tight. but you know, smoking does do harm to your health.

a : yes , you are right.

b : why don't you try and give it up?

a : i've tried to give up smoking several times, but it's no use.