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Bob! Your eyes look bloodshot. Did you not sleep well? __eou__ I had a drop too much last night. I attended a banquet given by a Chinese colleague of mine. And it was startling for me to find that people are forced to drink against their will on a Chinese table. __eou__ You have it right. Alcohol is a medium for commun... |
Does tea-serving follow any special etiquette in China? Each time I dropped in at my Chinese friends'homes, their parents would offer me a cup of hot, strong tea, though they never inquired of me about whether I want it. __eou__ You've got a point there. It is a custom and good manners to serve tea to a guest who comes... |
I need some flowers for my wife because it is her birthday. __eou__ We have some fresh red roses. __eou__ How much are the roses? __eou__ Twenty dollars per dozen. __eou__ That sounds like a good deal. __eou__ Yes, that is today's sale price. __eou__ I'll take a dozen. __eou__ Is there anything else you'd like to get? ... |
Overseas operator, may I help you? __eou__ Yes. I would like to place a collect call. __eou__ Can you tell me the name and number of the person you want? __eou__ Terry and his number is 4562325 8. __eou__ Please wait a moment. It Will take a few seconds to get through. __eou__ |
What reasons do westerners drink for? __eou__ I don't think drinking requires any special purposes. For us people in the West, the purpose is generally quite simple-to savor the wine. __eou__ I know what you mean there. In many circumstances, people kiss the baby for the nurse's sake. And that's what we do when drinkin... |
Why are there so many people? __eou__ It seems like a traffic accident. __eou__ Those people are quarrelling. __eou__ |
It's raining heavily. __eou__ We have to find a shelter. __eou__ All right. __eou__ Let's go under the tree. __eou__ No, we can't. It's thundering. __eou__ Then let's go to that store. __eou__ |
Oh, Sam! Is this your dog? __eou__ It's Cindy, you know that. Hey, Cindy, say hello to Maria. __eou__ Cindy, you're so cute. __eou__ She is also very naughty. By the way, do you have a dog, Maria? __eou__ I have a little white cat. __eou__ Oh, a cat? Come on. __eou__ Yes, cats are always gentle. and they don't need a l... |
Traffic rules are different among countries. __eou__ For example? __eou__ People drive on the right in China. __eou__ Oh, that's interesting! __eou__ |
How can we avoid the jam? __eou__ Let's take a roundabout way. __eou__ OK. __eou__ Look, traffic jam again! __eou__ |
Usually cities have greater traffic problems. __eou__ Of course, there're too many people. __eou__ I hate the car columns on the road. __eou__ But we couldn't help it. __eou__ |
How do you get road news? __eou__ I've a driver mate in my car! __eou__ So you have all the news on broadcast? __eou__ Yes, it's so helpful. __eou__ |
I can't find proper parking space. __eou__ Let's just park here. __eou__ No, there's no parking sign. __eou__ Oh, the policeman's coming. __eou__ |
Look, there is traffic accident over there. __eou__ What happened? __eou__ The old man is knocked down by the bicycle. __eou__ |
John, it’s time to get up. __eou__ It can’t be time to get up yet. __eou__ It is. Hurry up! You’ll be late for school. __eou__ What’s the time? __eou__ It’s nearly half past seven. __eou__ My watch says ten past. __eou__ It’s slow. Hurry up! The bus goes at twenty to eight. __eou__ Are you sure half past seven? __eou__... |
This is the rush hour. __eou__ I notice there's a jam a few blocks away. __eou__ Let's drive off this road. __eou__ I'm afraid I'll be late. __eou__ |
How often does the bus run? __eou__ Every five minutes. __eou__ Oh, here comes a bus! __eou__ It comes on the dot. __eou__ |
Why do you stop me? __eou__ You have gone against the traffic rules. __eou__ I'm sorry. __eou__ Do you know this is a Onaway street? __eou__ I don't know. __eou__ You have to pay a fine. __eou__ |
There're traffic jam everywhere this hour of the day! __eou__ I think something must be done. __eou__ Yeah, we should have more roads built. __eou__ |
Shit, so crowded! __eou__ The radio said it's OK on this road. __eou__ Things change every minute. __eou__ We have too many cars! __eou__ |
How long do I have to wait? __eou__ Two hours.That area is a little backward. __eou__ I see.The bus doesn't come so often as in cities. __eou__ You're right. __eou__ |
Hi, Sam. I want to buy a pet. Do you have any ideas? __eou__ You really should go to Rachel's pet store. __eou__ Why? anything special there? __eou__ It's more than special. You can find as many kinds of animals as you can put a name to and more. __eou__ Oh, really? are there any snakes? __eou__ Snakes? there are even ... |
Excuse me. Would you tell me where The People's Park is? __eou__ The People's Park is located on Nanjing Road, near Limbo road, just on the opposite side of the International Hotel. __eou__ How long will it take me to get there? __eou__ Only about twenty minutes. __eou__ I'm not going in the wrong direction, am I? __eo... |
What a terrible house! __eou__ I'm sick of it, too. __eou__ The door bell doesn't work, the sink is leaking __eou__ There's no hot water, and the building is falling apart! __eou__ It's no use complaining.If we had got enough money, we wouldn't put up with it! __eou__ |
Do you like shopping? __eou__ Yeah. I go shopping once a week __eou__ Why don't you do your shopping at home? __eou__ What do you mean? I can't understand. __eou__ I mean you can buy things through the Internet, that is E-commerce. __eou__ Really? That's unbelievable. __eou__ |
Oh, here comes a bus! __eou__ It's here at last! __eou__ How long have you waited? __eou__ Twenty minutes exactly. __eou__ |
I'll be late because I have waited so long! __eou__ Don't worry.The bus will arrive soon. __eou__ I'd better take a taxi. __eou__ That's no use.This is morning rush hour. __eou__ |
Oh, the bus is gone. __eou__ Pity we didn't catch it. __eou__ I'm afraid we have to wait for the next bus. __eou__ We have to wait six more minutes! __eou__ |
Come on in.Let me show you the house.Isn't it something? __eou__ Spacious, bright and clean.And the walls were newly painted. __eou__ Have you ever seen such a nice house? __eou__ Not really. __eou__ This is the kitchen.Every - thing's new. __eou__ It's great! __eou__ |
I've found a nice place in this district.Three bedrooms, a large kitchen. __eou__ high ceilings, a tile bath and a big drawing room. __eou__ It sounds nice, but don't forget this is a seedy, run-down neighborhood. __eou__ What about the one on the Yellow River Road? __eou__ It's a two-bedroom one, and renovated buildin... |
Hello, may I help you? __eou__ Yes.We're interested in seeing the rooms for rent. __eou__ Oh, how nice.They're bright rooms and the house is very quiet. __eou__ A nice quiet house is exactly what we're looking for. __eou__ Well, gentleman.Each room is $ 40 a week if you think that's OK. __eou__ That sounds just wonderf... |
My dear, it's five flights up! __eou__ That's all right.We'll get used to it.Besides, it is quiet up there. __eou__ We're little further away from the street and traffic noise __eou__ And there's no one living over us. __eou__ Is the place well-furnished? __eou__ Yes, it's pretty bright in there and big enough for our ... |
Hey, Robert, that's a nice shirt you are wearing. Where did you get it? __eou__ Thanks, I like it too. I bought it at the nearby department store. __eou__ That's nice. Do you know you can get one at the wholesale market near the zoo for a much lower price? __eou__ Yeah, I know that. But at those places. the prices they... |
I'm afraid I forgot to lock the door. __eou__ You're so careless, Billy. __eou__ Sorry, Mum, I'll lock it right away. __eou__ I've done it for you. __eou__ |
My mp3 player is broken, so I want to change it for an mp4 player. Can you offer any advice about which brand and model to buy? __eou__ An mp4 player? why don't you buy a new cell phone? You can find an mp4 player inside any of the latest cell phones. mp4? __eou__ Oh, that's a good idea. Perhaps I should have a try. __... |
Can I help you? __eou__ Yes, I'm in a bit of a rush. Could I have a piece of apple pie please? __eou__ Certainly. Would you like it with ice cream? __eou__ No, thanks. __eou__ |
George, did you remember to buy me the book? __eou__ Sorry, darling, I forgot. __eou__ When will you buy it then? __eou__ I promise you'll have it tomorrow. __eou__ |
Our housing problem is a highly complicated issue. __eou__ It is true. I think we should change some policies. __eou__ Right. Like our LPF program. The mortgage size is linked with the amount of savings households have accumulated on their LPF accounts. __eou__ Indeed, it's unfair. Households with higher salaries recei... |
Willy, I don't think we have much butter. Can you buy some? __eou__ Sure, Mum.In a minute. __eou__ Here's the money.And get some salt. __eou__ Yes, Mum. __eou__ |
I can't believe that. __eou__ What? __eou__ I've never heard Mary cursed anybody. But I heard she cursed another driver when she drove me back home today. __eou__ Oh. Why did she do that? __eou__ The car behind ours suddenly accelerated and hit our Car. __eou__ |
Henry, do you know how much we spent this month? __eou__ No, I'm not clear. __eou__ we've spent $ 1,000. __eou__ Don't make a fuss.The price is rising __eou__ |
Do you think chinese families have changed much in the last 50 years? __eou__ I think families everywhere have changed a lot in the last 5 decades. __eou__ What do you think is the biggest change? __eou__ Well, in the past, three or four generations would live together under the same roof. Nowadays, living in the same ... |
Good afternoon, madam. How can I help you? __eou__ Well, I am a little bit out of shape. I think I should get some exercise to keep fit. what kind of service do you offer? __eou__ First of all, we'll tailor a work-out plan according to your physical conditions and your personal needs. __eou__ How can you get that done?... |
Hey, you look great! how's everything? __eou__ Yeah, you know what? I've been going to the club regularly. The training really pays off. Now I am in a good shape and I know more about how to keep fit. __eou__ Really? tell me about it. I haven't gone to the club for a long time. I am too busy with work. __eou__ It's imp... |
Hey, Jimmy, you've been sitting in front of the TV all day. Anything interesting on TV? __eou__ Not really. Quite boring right now, actually. Mostly infomercials and public service announcements. __eou__ Why don't you turn off the TV and get outside? You need to get some fresh air. __eou__ I know, I know.But my favorit... |
Have you ever tried shopping online? __eou__ No, never. I prefer to actually see and touch what I'm buying before I pay for it, especially for clothes and shoes. __eou__ That's right. Seeing is believing. __eou__ I've heard some friends say when they get the article, it's quite different from what they see on the websi... |
Did you watch the finale last night? My favorite singer won! __eou__ Oh, I love him too. He not only sings well but shows perseverance when he encounters difficulties in the contest. __eou__ Yeah, he got booted after his initial performance in the audition, but he did not give up. He then tried at another two auditions... |
Have you watched any of the talent shows on TV? __eou__ Yes, I've watched the finale for the'Super Girl '. The producer is very smart to copy the program from the US, which is quite fresh and eye-catching for mainland audiences. __eou__ Yeah, and they know exactly what the audiences have in mind. Everyone desires equal... |
Your mp3 looks so cool. Where did you get it? __eou__ I bought it online. __eou__ Really? Do you often shop online? __eou__ Yes. I buy most of my daily necessities online. __eou__ I've never tried E-shopping. Is it better than shopping at an actual store? __eou__ Yes, much better. You can log in a website, browse throu... |
Hello. Do you know how I can find a room to rent? __eou__ There is so much information and I advise to read newspaper. __eou__ Will that work? __eou__ Yes, of course. If you like the room, call the landlord and confirm the information of the room. __eou__ Good idea. Thank you. __eou__ |
Do you like the room? __eou__ Yes. What is the rent? __eou__ $ 300 per month. __eou__ Then what's the rent due date? __eou__ At the beginning of the month. Besides, you should pay me $ 1000 as deposit. __eou__ |
Do you have any apartment to rent? __eou__ Yes. Right now I have a studio. __eou__ Where is it. __eou__ In the downtown, near the square. __eou__ Is it furnished? __eou__ Yes, and the rent includes utilities. __eou__ That's good. When can I go to see the house? __eou__ What about next saturday. __eou__ Fine. __eou__ |
Excuse me, where am I on this map? __eou__ You're right here, bus station, we are in the center of the city. __eou__ Which bus should I take to railway station? __eou__ You can take a No. 2 bus here. __eou__ Where am I supposed to change? __eou__ At Longing Street. __eou__ |
Julia, what time is it? __eou__ Eight o'clock. It's time for you to get up and have breakfast. __eou__ Oh, my God! I'm going to be late! I have no time to have breakfast now. ( Hurry on his clothes. ) __eou__ You won't go to work today, Steven, It's Sunday. Come and have breakfast now. __eou__ Oh, I have a poor memory ... |
Steven, it's ten o'clock. I'm going to bed. I'm beat. __eou__ Okay. I'm going to stay up a while. I've got to go over the household budget. We've sightly overspent this month. __eou__ Oh, can't you do it tomorrow? It's already past 10. __eou__ But I'm not sleepy, darling. I want to finish it today. __eou__ Okay. Please... |
You must be Mr.Sellers. I'm Steven. I am here to see the apartment you advertised. __eou__ Oh, nice to see you. The apartment is on the tenth floor. The previous tenant just moved out yesterday. __eou__ Could I have a look at it first? __eou__ Sure. Let me show you the way. Here we are. Apartment 1008. ( They enter. ) ... |
What's the name of this street? __eou__ University Street. __eou__ Do you know of any banks near here? __eou__ You'll see one at the corner on your right. __eou__ |
Can you hold the end of this tape measure? __eou__ Sure. What's this for? __eou__ I'm taking some measurements for new curtains. __eou__ What about measuring the floor for a new carpet, and the walls for new wallpaper? __eou__ I thought we'll just fix up the wood floor.and use some paint for the walls. __eou__ Good ide... |
Julia, the apartment I looked at today is pretty decent-around 120 square meters. __eou__ Great. Where is it? __eou__ A new two-bedroom apartment, around 100 to 120 square meters, in the Sanlitun area. __eou__ What about the surrounding area? __eou__ Very quiet and safe. And it's got a lot of trees and plants. __eou__ ... |
Have you ever thought about your ideal home? __eou__ I have, actually ; I’Ve always wanted to build my dream home myself. __eou__ What would it be like? __eou__ Well, it would be spacious and located next to a park, because a nice view is important to me. __eou__ How many rooms would it have? __eou__ I’d want it to hav... |
We need to figure out how much money we've spent and what we've spent it on. __eou__ Why? __eou__ Well, I think we should save more. If we save more money we can retire earlier and enjoy our life better. __eou__ Really, well, OK. Get the receipts out. __eou__ Let's see. We spent $ 700 for our home loan payment, $ 300 0... |
Excuse me, can you tell me where central Park Street is? __eou__ Turn right at the third light and then go straight for two blocks. __eou__ Is it far? __eou__ No. It's only a ten-minute walk. __eou__ I see. Thanks a lot. __eou__ You're welcome. __eou__ |
Excuse me, where is the nearest bank? __eou__ There is one next to the post office, round the corner. __eou__ Thank you. __eou__ |
Excuse me, how do I get to the Forbidden City? __eou__ Follow this road and turn right at the second intersection. It'll be right there. __eou__ Is it far? __eou__ No, it should only take you about 15 minutes by foot. __eou__ Thank you. __eou__ |
Excuse me. Could you please tell me how to get to the nearest cinema? __eou__ Turn left at the second light. You can't miss it. __eou__ Will it take me long to get there? __eou__ No. It's not far at all. __eou__ Thank you very much. __eou__ That's all right. Have a good day. __eou__ |
It’s so great to be here! I’m so excited to help you and my daughter with your new home! __eou__ We’re glad that you’re here. Would you like a tour of the house? __eou__ That’d be great, but could I have a cup of tea first? __eou__ Sure, I’ll just go put the kettle on. Why don’t you have a seat on the sofa and I’ll go ... |
Excuse me, ma'am. Can you tell me where the nearest postoffice is? __eou__ Of course. Go straight ahead. Turn right at the next street. You'll see a tall, yellow building.The post office is on the first floor. __eou__ Do you mean that I go that way for one block, then turn right? __eou__ Yes, you are right. __eou__ Is ... |
Would you like to see our new shirts? __eou__ Sorry, I'm not really that interested in those things. __eou__ They are very nice, you know. __eou__ Really? __eou__ And not expensive either. __eou__ Oh. I don't care about that. __eou__ Everybody's buying them. __eou__ Are they? __eou__ Yes, they are very fashionable, you... |
Excuse me, Is there a hotel nearby? __eou__ The nearest one is about ten minutes'walk from here. __eou__ how can I get there? __eou__ just walk down this road and you'll find it. it's on the right side. __eou__ |
Can you tell me the way to library? __eou__ Sure, turn left at the next crossing. __eou__ Is it on Xinhua street? __eou__ Yes. You can't miss it. __eou__ |
Alright, tell me what you think. __eou__ Don't you think it’s a bit bright? __eou__ Yeah, maybe you’re right. How about this outfit? __eou__ This dress looks lovely on you, but it’s not very practical, is it? __eou__ No, I don't have any plans to go to a formal dance any time soon, but I love the way it looks. I just h... |
This suit looks nice.Can I try it on? __eou__ Yes, of course.The dressing room is over there. __eou__ |
Can I help you? __eou__ No, thanks. I'm just looking. __eou__ |
Hello, may I speak to Kevin, please? __eou__ Speaking. __eou__ |
Hello, I’d like to speak to Kate. __eou__ I’m sorry she is not in at the moment. Can I take a message? __eou__ It’s ok. I’ll call her back latter. Thank you. __eou__ You’re welcome. __eou__ |
How much is this shirt, please? __eou__ It's 89 yuan. __eou__ Do you have it in a larger size? __eou__ Let me check. __eou__ |
Your daughter will be back soon. I'm going to start making dinner. You can just watch some TV in TV room if you like. We just bought a new TV with a LCD screen. The remote control is on the coffee table next to the armchair. __eou__ Would you mind if I helped out in the kitchen instead? I do enjoy cooking. __eou__ This... |
Excuse me, do you go to the Central Park? __eou__ Yes, this is the right bus. __eou__ Could you please tell me when I get to the Central Park? __eou__ Don't worry. I'll call out the stops. __eou__ ( A few minutes later. ) Should I get off at the next stop? __eou__ No, don't worry. I'll get you off when you get there. _... |
Are you still coming to my place for dinner tomorrow night? __eou__ Of course. Is the dinner still on? __eou__ Yes, I was just wondering how you and your roommate were planning on coming to my place. __eou__ We were planning on walking both ways since the weather is still nice. __eou__ That's what I thought you would d... |
Excuse me, I’Ve been waiting here for fifteen minutes.Do you know why the traffic is so heavy? __eou__ A lorry overturned on the road and blocked it, so all the traffic was held up. __eou__ Oh, what a terrible situation! This traffic is unbearable. __eou__ Yeah, traffic was brought to a standstill by the accident. If w... |
Julia, Julia, Julia. My daring Julia, what's wrong with you? __eou__ Steven, are you talking to me? __eou__ Yes, I have called you three times. What makes you in a daze? __eou__ I was thinking about the accident I saw in the morning. I was petrified when two cars collided. I witnessed the traffic accident. __eou__ Did ... |
Hello! Is your taxi engaged? __eou__ No, this taxi is free. __eou__ Please take me to the Honging Hotel. __eou__ OK. Please get in. I'm glad to serve you. __eou__ Could you get there in twenty minutes? __eou__ It will take half an hour to get to the hotel. __eou__ I am in a hurry. Please take a shortcut. I have a frien... |
It's such a nice day outside. Let’s take a walk into town and do some window-shopping. __eou__ You know I hate shopping more than anything else in this world. __eou__ I know. But we could get some exercise in, and we could get some errands run, too. Window-shopping won’t cost you anything. __eou__ What kind of errands ... |
What time does the museum close? Any idea? __eou__ I'm not sure, but I think It's open until 4 o'clock. __eou__ What time is it now? __eou__ It's a quarter past three. __eou__ |
What do you think about this store? I heard it’s a posh store that’s only got branches in big cities. __eou__ I love this store. The only problem is that it’s extremely expensive. __eou__ Don’t worry. I’Ve decided that for your birthday I’m going to take you shopping for a new dress. __eou__ Really? I thought you hated... |
Steven, you are always looking in good shape. How do you keep it? __eou__ I pay much attention to my daily diet. You know good eating habits help to fortify the body against disease. __eou__ Yeah, you are right. Tell me your normal diet. __eou__ I eat more fruits and vegetables and limit amounts of fatty and fried food... |
How is your house hunting going? __eou__ Not very well. I haven’t found anything within my price range yet. __eou__ How much are you looking to spend? __eou__ I can only afford about 300 pounds a month. __eou__ Looks like you’re not going to get more than a bedroom in a shared flat with that. __eou__ Really? That’s a l... |
Julia, burglaries in our town have been on the wing. __eou__ Why do you say that? __eou__ I heard that a robbery happened in our town several days ago. The robbers ripped off a car in broad daylight. __eou__ Thank God, we haven't encountered a burglar. I hope that our house is secure against burglary. __eou__ I am worr... |
Mr.Sellers? It's Steven speaking, your tenant. We've just suffered a power failure.What should I do now? __eou__ All right, Steven. Do you have a flashlight? __eou__ Yes, I do. __eou__ OK, now go down to the basement and find the circuit box. Open it and check if there are any fuses blown out. __eou__ How do I know if ... |
How do I get to the post office from school? __eou__ Turn right outside the school ; go along until you come to the main road ; turn left ; go straight ahead, straight on at the roundabout, down the hill, and turn left at the bottom. __eou__ OK, I see. Thank you very much. __eou__ You are welcome. Hope you can find it ... |
What's your apartment like? __eou__ It's a furnished two bedroom flat in a three-story building on campus. __eou__ What is it like living in on-campus housing? __eou__ It's not as bad as I thought it would be. The freshmen that live nearby are really loud, especially on the weekends. But, the rent is much cheaper than ... |
Have you moved into your new house yet, Michael? __eou__ We just moved in yesterday, actually. __eou__ So, what do you think about the place? Are you glad that you moved in? __eou__ It's great! Unfortunately, we're going to spend a fortune doing everything up. __eou__ How old is the house then? __eou__ It's about 200 y... |
Steven, what's the expense of moving house? __eou__ About 3 000 dollars. __eou__ It costs a lot of money. Hospital bills had already made deep in-roads into our savings. Do you think the rest of your salary will be enough to cover our daily expenses? __eou__ I am afraid not, darling. Our expenses are mounting. __eou__ ... |
Oh, the clothes here are so expensive! No wonder there are few people. __eou__ Beauty costs, dear! What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me? __eou__ Yeah, it's lovely, but to be frank, it's not the most practical. You don't have many formal events in your calendar, do you? __eou__ Come on, you sound li... |
How far is it from here to the airport? __eou__ It’s about an hour’s drive. __eou__ I need to get there before ten.Can we make it? __eou__ I can’t promise, but I’ll do my best. __eou__ |
Julia, I have good news for you. __eou__ What's up? __eou__ I have earned a lot of money this week, more than I do in a fortnight. __eou__ It is really good news. How much do you earn a week now? __eou__ My wages are six hundred dollars a week. But I find a part-time job to supplement my income. __eou__ Darling, I know... |
Hey Ayden, I was wondering if you could do me a favor. __eou__ That depends. What is it? __eou__ It's kind of a big favor. I'm absolutely flat broke, and I owe my landlady $ 200. she's given me until Friday to give it to her, but I don't get paid until next Monday. Do you think you could loan me some cash until I get p... |
Yes, sir. Where would you like to go? __eou__ Silk market. __eou__ Is it the one on Xi Shut Street? __eou__ Yes, That’s right. __eou__ |
Excuse me, bags aren't permitted inside the supermarket. __eou__ Oh, I'm sorry. __eou__ Don’t worry. Just check in your bag before entering. __eou__ Thanks. Could you tell me where I should deposit my bag? __eou__ The checkroom is just behind the front door. __eou__ OK. I will deposit my bag right now. __eou__ |
Here we are. This is Wangfujing Street. __eou__ Thank you. How much is it? __eou__ 25 yuan, please. __eou__ Here’s 30 yuan. __eou__ Thank you. Here’s your change and receipt. __eou__ |
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