topics

1. Greeting and introduction

A: Long time no see. Joe. How's it going? B: Hi, John. I'm fine, thank you. And you?

A: Me too. Thank you. May I introduce my beat friend to you? B: Yes please.

A: Joe, this is Tom .Tom. this is Joe. He is from China. B: Please to meet you. A: Please to meet you, too. B: Tom, Where are you come from? A: I'm from Australia.

B: Oh, that's great. I know it is a wonderful country. There are many trees, sheep and beautiful beach.

A: Yeah. That's true. If you want to go to Australia, remember call me, and I will be your guide.

B: Oh, that's great. I think I will go to Australia next year. Now I will introduce some places of interest in China to you,

A: Really? That’s great. I always want to travel around China. B: Yeah. First of all, the great wall. do you know it? It’s very great. A: Yeah. I think so. What’s more?

B: The Terracotta Army, There is a tale. That is you can find your face in it. A: Really? That’s amazing. I think I will visit it tomorrow.

B: All right. I will be your guide. and I will introduce some specialty product of Xian.

A: Oh, that's wonderful. I will bring it for my mother. I think she will be very happy.

B: Yes. It’s worth to buy.

A: wait a minute. Let me take a call. B: OK. Please.

A: Sorry, I have something important to do now. I have to go right now. B: All right. Remember call me tomorrow. See you tomorrow.

A: OK. Bye-bye.

2. Likes and dislikes

A: Hi Joe, long time no see. where are you going?

B: Hi John, I'm going to see a movie, would you like to come with me? A: Oh, that's wonderful. Do you like movies?

B: Yes, I’m crazy about movies, especially American movies.

A: So do I.I think American movies are wonderful. But before I studied English, I seldom watched the movies from other counties. I always thought it was disgusting. B: Really? When I was a little boy, I fell in love with movies, and when I was fifteen, I’m crazy about American movies. I remembered I always watch movies every day at that time.

A: What kind of movies you like best?

B: I'm fond of comedy. Do you know Mr. Bean. I think it is very great. Every time I watch I will laugh all the time. And I also like romance, like Titanic, it make me fell so sad and moving. So I always think it is fantastic. Do you think so? A: No, I don’t. I can't bear romance. I love action movies the best. Do you know Jackie Chen? His action movies are wonderful. I like it very much. B: Really? I think I will watch action movies next time.

A: Yeah, it is really worth to watch. If you want to watch, I have many DVDs about action movies, you can borrow form me. B: that's wonderful. Can you bring to me tonight?

A: OK. And there is cinema, let’s go to see a movies. But what's movies do you like to watch today?

B: I'd like to watch comedy. Mr. Bean’s Vacation. I think it will great and we will laugh all day.

A: OK, that's good. let us to buy the tickets. Should we buy some drinks and snack? I think it is the most important thing when I watch movies.

B: All right, I need drinks, but I don't need to eat snack. I hate it. It is bad for my body.

A: OK, I will buy right now. Please wait a minute. B: All right.

3. A party

A: I think I'm going to go home. B: Why? We just got here.

A: I know, but it’s 12:30. It's pretty late.

B: 12:30 isn't late! This party will probably go until three or four o'clock. A: Three or four o'clock? B: Yes.

A: I never stay out that late. That's too late. B: But why is it too late? It's Saturday night.

You have nothing to do tomorrow. Why not stay out and drink with us? A: Were you so wild when you were still in Taipei, Sharon? B: Yes, I was. And I like living here。

People know how to party here. In Taipei, some people know how to party. But here, everyone does.

A: What is that they're doing on the couch? B: They're smoking pot. Don't worry about it. A: Pot? Isn't that marijuana? B: Yes, it is.

A: But, Sharon, that's illegal! The police could come, and we could go to jail. B: Don't worry about it. It is true that pot is illegal in America. But the laws aren't as strict as in Taiwan.

If people are arrested, and they have a little pot in their possession,they don't go to jail. They just have to pay a fine A: Really? B: Yes.

A: I didn't know you had such wild friends. Do you smoke marijuana too? B: I tried it a couple times. But I don't like it. I like alcohol better.

Don't worry about them, though. If you don't want to smoke pot, you don't have to.

A: I don't want to.

B: That's alright. But you really should have another drink. People will probably start dancing soon.

A: I don't know if I can drink more. I already had two drinks.

B: You had two drinks at nine o’clock.C’Mon, Ann, you are in an American university now! You have to learn how to drink. A: I thought a university was for studying.

B: It is. We study hard all week. And then, on the weekend, we party hard. That's the best way to live.

A: Alright. I'll have another drink.

4. Making and receiving a telephone call A: Hello, is that Joe speaking? B: Hand on please.

A: Hello, this is Joe speaking, Who is that?

B: Hi. I'm John. I’m going to have a birthday party next weekend. Can you join us?

A: Oh, I'd like to. I’m glad to hear about the news. Who will come? B: Damming, Lingling and our teachers. A: Where should I come?

B: Just come to my home, then we will go to the restaurant and have a big meal, at last we will go to KTV for singing.

A: What a happy day, but what time should I come? B: At half past two.

A: Oh, I have something important to do at that time. I think I can’t go. B: What's a pity. I think you are the very person who should come

A: But I have a test to do at half past two to half past four. Can I come at five o'clock?

B: That's all right.

A: OK, I will call you at that time and you should tell me where you are so that I can get there to join your party. B: OK. Thank you very much

A: Oh, it's my pleasure. Wait a minute, should I bring a birthday cake for you? B: Yeah, that will be wonderful.

A: And I will give you a surprise at that day. B: Looking forward your come.

A: All right, and now I have to help my mum for dinner. See you. B: OK, I have to prepare the party. See you next time.

Topic 5 shopping

A: How about go shopping? I want to buy some clothes and buy some cookers. B: Oh dear, does anything on sale?

A: I don’t know. I think the quality of the products is the most important. So I never care about price of what I have bought.

B: I don’t think it is all right. I always love to buy clothes that are in fashion but they are mostly too expensive for me. So I’ve found so many types of clothes which are not so expensive and are with good quality as well.

A: Maybe you are right. I should also consider if the price is acceptable for me. However, we all shouldn’t be so crazy about the fashion of the clothes, baby. One who dresses in the clothes which fits him well is the most beautiful one. So I think both of us need learn to shop sanely.

B: Yeah! That’s right! Oh! I would like some seafood. Which supermarket you advise to go?

A: Let me think! I know a large supermarket and the seafood there looks fresh! There also are many clothes in good quality. B: That’s good. Let’s go.

Topic 6 job interview

A: Hello B. How are you these days?

B：Hello A . I have just graduated from university and I’m ready for an interview. But it’s the first time to apply for a job. so I am so nervous and I don’t know how to do!

A：Oh, I’ve just been to a lecture about the skills of being interviewed. I think it can help

B：Really? So kind of you. I’m considering of what clothes is suitable to wear. A：You have to ware a tidy suit and then, you will make a good impression on the interview

B：Oh ,that’s a good advice. What’s more, do you have some advices about the skills of answering the questions asked by interviewer?

A: I don’t think there are specifically skills of answering. Anyway, your impression on the interviewer is very important. You should show your ability, you’re confident, your honesty, and your passion for the work that you are applying for. B: Thanks for your advices. You’re really warm-hearted. A: It’s my pleasure.

B: But B, I am still afraid of being so nervous when I am interviewed. A: Take it easy! You can a deep breath when you feel nervous. B: Ok, I hope everything goes well.

A: Just believe yourself. And I hope that you will pass the interviews successfully. Good luck!

B: Thank you! Best wishes to you.

7. Talking apologies

Edward: Hello, something is wrong with my bank card, can you help me? Clerk: Yes, my pleasure. What's the problem?

Edward: Not a big problem, exactly. Just a mistake with my name, it should be issued as Steven，but the card is under the name \"Stheven\".

Clerk: Oh, I am very sorry about that. It's our fault. I will arrange for someone to correct it immediately.

Edward :OK, It doesn't matter，to err is human. I have two other cards I can use.

Clerk: Anyway, we apologize for the inconvenience we have brought you. Please just wait for a moment and it will be fixed.

8 Going on Vacation

A: What a good weather today. It’s a good weather for traveling, doesn’t it? B: Yeah, I like traveling very much because it brings me much beautiful scenery. A: Yes, traveling also makes me keep thinking and thinking. B: What place hake you been to?

A: I’ve been to Beijing, Zhejiang and so on. B: What place impressed you most?

A: Obviously, It’s Beijing. The Great Wall ,The Summer Palace bring me to the ancient China.

B: It sounds good. Next month, I’ll go to Thailand with my family. A: Thailand, I know its capital is Bangkok. B: Yes, we’ll go to Bangkok too. A: What’s the clime like there?

B: From June to October, It’s raining and raining there. November to March, It’s cold there. And it’s very hot from April to September.

A: So It’s cold there, you must put on enough clothes. B: Thanks.

A: The major religion practiced in Thailand I know is Buddhists. So it must be many great Buddhist temples there. I hope you have a good journey. B: Thanks. I’ll bring gift to you!

9 Palace of Interest

A: In the world, there are many palaces of interests. I think the palace which have great or very beautiful scenery may be regarded as a palace of interest.

B: I’m agreeing with you. But I also think the palace which have a special history should be a palace of interest too.

A: Yes, what palaces of interest have you been to? B: The Great wall, the Summer Palace and so on. A: What is it attracts you in these places?

B: The beautiful scenery and the long and special history. A: Last year, I’ve been to Camp David. B: Where is it?

A: It’s in Citation Park in Maryland of America. B: It’s a palace of interest?

A: Yea, it not only have beautiful scenery, but also associated with many famous people such like Roosevelt.

B: So I guess it’s a place for American presidents to have their vacations. A: Yes, you’re rignt. Now can you guess why it’s called Camp David? B: Oh, I don’t know.

A: Let me tell you, it was named by President Dwight Eisenhower whose grandson’s name was Camp David.

10 Animals

A: Look! It’s a lovely dog. I pretty want to keep pets, but I am not allowing by my family.

B: Why? I think keeping a pet is fun.

A: Because my family think that keeping pets may make our house dirty. And they may bring irks from the other animals outside to our house.

B: I don’t agree with what your family thinks. In my opinion, cats are good as pets. Cats can got on well with people and what’s more, they don’t bring much dirty things to our house.

A: I like cats and other pets very much. It amazed me that sometimes people do with their pets badly.

B: I think so. When people away from home, they put their pets at home and some people even don’t leave food for them.

A: I think the government should make a solution to the problem. Some “pet houses” which help the busy masters to look after their pets should be set.

B: Yes, keeping pets is becoming a society civilization. I heard a new phrases “Dog Ma” several days ago. Can you guess what it stands for? A: Dog Ma? Dog’s mother?

B: Aha, It stands for people who look after dogs like a nursemaid. A: Wa , It’s unbelievable.

11 Banking

A: Look! There is a new bank near our school. So we go to the bank easily from now on.

B: Yes, I think so. I often go to the bank. What about you? A: I often go there the same as you. B: What do you do there?

A: Well, I go to withdraw the money my parents sent to me.

B: The bank you often go to is Ping’ a Bank, right? It often crowded there. A: Yes, but people wait for their turn in line and patiently. B: I think the bank clerks are helpful. A: They can keep order.

B: I often withdraw money for an ATM machine.

A: I know that the ATM machine has the maximum amount of money you can withdraw from. B: It’s 5000 Yuan.

A: How do you operate the machine?

B: Just put your ATM card into the machine and do after tip language. 12 Dreams and Ambitions

A:I heard that Liu Xiang had won the first prize in the Asian Games. B: He’s a steady man. He wanted to be a track and field athlete since he was a child.

A: Dreams are helpful. What do you dream of becoming?

B: To be a writer. Thoughts, writing are the most important thing I want in life. A: Since you realized your dream, what great chances happened to you?

B: Well, I become determined to do everything. And it made me brave to challenge difficulties.

A: Yes. I don’t easily give up when I meet with difficulties as well. Because I think solving difficulties can let me become stronger and stronger. B: But realizing our dreams is also a difficult thing. So what do you think is the most important factor in realizing our dreams.

A: Above all, it’s determination. If you stick on your dreams, the ends will be perfect.

B: But I also think that it’s realistic. We can’t aim at something that is beyond our dream.

A: To pursuer our dream, what do you think is the hardest thing?

B: It’s persistence. Trying our best to pursuers our dreams for a long time is very hard.

A: But we must stick on it and believe ourselves.