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.