李陽瘋狂英語拿手好戲卡全集(1)

第一拿手好戲：社交性寒暄的全面總結

1. A: How are you doing?
B: I'm doing fine/OK/pretty well/great/super/terrific/so-so. 或: Not bad. /The same as ever. /I can't complain too much. (我不能太抱怨。/還不錯。)
B: Terrible. I've had a headache all morning.
2. A: How's it going? B: Fine. /Pretty good.
A: How's everything with you/going？
B: Well, I'm still alive and kicking. /So far so good.
3. A: How've you been? (你近來怎麼樣？)
B: All right. 或: Not much lately.
4. A: How are things with you/going? B: Great.
或: I'm just taking one day at a time. (我只是過一天算一天。)
5. A: What's happening?
(原意為"有什麼事"，現在已演變成"你好嗎？"
A: What's happening with you these days?
B: Nothing much. (沒什麼。)
6. A: What's new?/What's up?
B: Not much. / Nothing in particular. / Nothing special.
7. A: Anything interesting happening?
8. A: How are you (are they/is she /is he) getting along?
(近來如何？)包括事業、健康狀況等等！
B: Keeping busy. Yourself?
9. A: How do you feel today? B: I feel like a new man.
還有兩個特別地道的問候是*What's going on? 和*What are you up to? 都表示"你在忙些什麼？"，在美國電影中常聽到。
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l Are you making progress?
l Did you sleep soundly last night.
l Have you gotten over your cold?
l How come you look so tired?
l Why are you in such a good mood?
l I just stopped by to say hello.
l What a pleasant surprise running into you.
l I'm glad I ran into you. Where have you been hiding lately?
l I've been thinking about you lately. Let's talk over coffee.
l You're just the man I want to see.
l I haven't seen you for ages/in years/for a long time.
l It's nice to see you again. Have you changed jobs?
l How was your trip to New York?
l What has kept you so busy?

第二拿手好戲：和陌生人相識相知相交－非凡的能力


A: Mary, this is Stone's brother Jim.
B: I'm very glad/pleased to meet you.
C: It's a pleasure to meet you. /The pleasure is mine.
B: How do you like China so far? /What's your impression of China? /What do you think of China?
C: Its really different from what I expected.
B: Don't worry. You'll get used to it in no time.
1. May I have your name, please?
2. I think I've seen you before. You look very familiar.
3. Say, don't I know you from somewhere?
4. I must have seen you somewhere before.
5. Haven't we met before?
6. We have talked of you often.
7. I didn't quite catch your name. /I'm sorry. I didn't get your name.
8. A: How do I address you?
B: Please call me Mary. That's my first name.
9. How many brothers and sisters do you have?
10. Where are you working now?
11. I've been looking forward to meeting you.
12. I've heard a great deal about you.
13. Is this your first trip to China? /Have you ever been to Guangzhou?
14. What impressed you the most about Shanghai?
15. May I ask where you are from?
16. I hope you're enjoying your stay here.
17. It always takes time to get used to a new place.
18. Sorry, I couldn't help overhearing - did you mention something about…(對不起，我無意中聽見你們的談話，你是不是提到…)
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10. Uh, are you going to be busy this evening?
11. Um, I was thinking of going to a movie tonight. Would you like to come?
12. Are you doing anything tonight? I was wondering if you'd like to go to a movie with me.
13. I'm going to play with a group of friends. Would you like to join us?
如何用地道的英語回答
14. That'd be very nice. /I'd love to. /That's a great idea.
15. Sorry, I'm afraid I'm busy tonight. /Tonight's a problem. What about tomorrow night? /Sorry, I've got people coming over tonight. (今晚有客人來。)

第三拿手好戲：瀟洒告別


A: I really must be going now.
B: But you just got here. Can't you stay a little longer?
A: That's very nice of you, but I really can't.
B Well, it's too bad (遺憾) that you have to go.
A: Thanks very much. It was a great /lovely party!
B: It was our pleasure.
一般道別
1. We really enjoyed your company. (我們喜歡與你為伴。)
2. Well, then, perhaps we can get together another time.
3. Please give my best regards to your sister.
4. I'll be seeing you!
5. A: Take care of yourself. /Have a good trip. /Enjoy yourself. /Have fun! /Take it easy!
6. I shall miss all of you. Let's get together soon.
7. I hope I can see you again. /Let's meet more often.
來賓道別
8. Well, (I'm afraid) I'd better be on my way /leaving.
9. I'm sorry, but I've got to be on my way.
10. I'm afraid I stayed too long.
11. I think it's about time we got going.
12. I really have to rush. (我真的得趕快。)
13. I enjoyed myself very much.
14. I'm glad to have met you.
15. I really enjoyed the meal.
16. I really had a pleasant /enjoyable /great evening.
17. I had lots of fun tonight. /That was a wonderful dinner. /I had a wonderful / great time being with you.
18. I enjoyed every minute of the party.
19. Thank you very much for a wonderful party.
20. I hope someday maybe you'll be able to visit my family in Beijing.
21. I really enjoyed talking with you.
22. Please don't be in such a hurry.
23. Would you like to stay for dinner.
24. Did you have a good time today?
25. You'll have to come and see us soon.
26. A: Thank you for inviting me.
B: It was a pleasure having you. Please come again.
27. A: Thanks for all your hospitality. B: You're welcome.
28. A: Have a nice weekend. B: Same to you.
29. A: Thank you for everything.
B: Well, have a nice trip and best wishes to your wife.
A: Thanks. I hope we meet again soon.
30. A: If you're ever in Xi'an, look me up. I'd love to see you again.
B: Sure. I will. You can count on that.

第四拿手好戲：感謝-美好人生的添加劑


1. Thank you for everything. /Thank you very much indeed.
2. I appreciate it /your help very much.
3. I don't know how to thank you enough.
4. It's kind of you to say that.
5. You've been a great help /very helpful.
6. Thanks a million, Mr. Lee, for what you have done for me.
7. I hope I can repay you for it.
8. You've been very thoughtful.
9. I appreciate your consideration.
10. Thank you very much, but I guess I'd better do it myself.
11. Thank you /Thanks for trying (your best).
12. Thank you anyway /all the same /for asking.
13. I'm most /very /extremely /tremendously /awfully /terribly grateful to you for taking so much trouble to explain the best way of getting there.
瀟洒回答：Sure. /You're most welcome. /Don't mention it. /It was nothing. /It was my pleasure. /Think nothing of it. /That's all right. /any time. /Don't worry about it . /Forget it. /You bet.


額外拿手好戲：同意、肯定和鼓勵-生活的策略


1. I do /completely /strongly agree (very much).
2. That's /You're absolutely right.
3. I think exactly the same way.
4. That sounds like a good idea.
5. I'm with you on that matter.
6. I see your point /what you mean,
7. That's understandable.
8. It was all worth it.
9. You said it. /You can say that again.
10. You hit it /the nail right on the head.
11. You have every reason to be proud of it.
12. You're pretty close.
13. That would be fine /great.
14. That figures! That sounds reasonable.
15. Whatever you decide is all right with me.
16. That's it. That will do.
17. I'll say. That's what it is.
18. I suppose so. No doubt about it.
19. You can put it that way.
20. That's just what I think. /I take the same view.
21. I'm afraid you're right. /I have to agree with you.
22. Come on, you can do that. /I bet you can make it.
23. You have nothing to worry about.
24. Never say die. It's a piece of cake.
25. You never know what you can do till you try.
26. You will come up with the right answer.
27. It is not as difficult as it looks.
28. You've got lots of time to improve your English.
29. Take your medicine like a man.
30. Well, that's life, isn't it? /I know how you fell.

第五拿手好戲：甜言蜜語使你無往不利無堅不摧讚揚是人類生活的陽光


1. You did a fine /good /great job.
2. You've done a wonderful job. Well done! Well done!
3. That's great /wonderful /beautiful /amazing /fantastic!
4. You're so nice! /That's very nice of you.
5. Mrs. Smith, you're a wonderful cook.
6. I'm very proud of you.
7. I didn't expect you to do such a good job.
8. For a beginner, you're pretty good.
9. You are the right man for the job.
10. She is quite good with her hands.
11. We loved it /I love it /I like it.
12. You've got a point there.
13. You look young for your age.
14. You have a very good memory /beautiful eyes.
15. You're lovelier than your pictures.
16. How do you keep fit /in shape?
17. You look nice in your new shirt.
18. That tie goes well with your suit.
19. It really looks good on you.
20. You must be very popular.
21. Where did you get such a nice tan?
22. You flatter me immensely.
23. What a lovely couple you make!
24. How come you speak such good English?
25. You speak English without an accent.
26. You have a good command of English.
27. She is cut out for that job.
28. You've got it.
29. You made a tough decision.
30. You have an eye for beauty.
31. He has an old head on young shoulders.
32. You always know the right thing to say.
33. He is quick - witted.
34. You are a walking dictionary /encyclopedia.
35. I wish I had your will power.
36. I admire you for sticking to your plans.
37. I owe my success to my Mom.
38. I envy you for your ability to cope with the situation.
39. You are coming along well.
40. That's a good buy.

第六拿手好戲：男女之間-永恆的主題


1. Are you married or single?
2. Do you have anyone in mind?
3. I've been dying to see you. (我一直好想見你。)
4. My girlfriend and I broke up.
5. How did you get to know her? (你是怎麼認識她的。)
6. How long have you known her?
7. She is not my kind of girl. (她不是我喜歡的那一種。)
8. He was our go-between. (他是我們的媒人。)
9. Miss Park is kind of short, but she has a beautiful personality. (她有點矮，但她個性迷人〖永久的魅力〗。)
10. She is well built. /She has a good figure. (身材好)
11. His appearance is impressive. (他的外表印象深刻。)
12. She looks neat and fresh. (她看起來優雅清新。)
13. She wears too much make-up.
14. Forgive me for being 20 minutes late for our date.
15. You are everything to me. There's no one like you.
16. Mary and Amold are going steady. (正式成為情侶)
17. It was love at first sight. (那是一見鍾情)
18. I don't have the heart to tell her. (我沒有勇氣。)
19. Our date today was NATO.(No Action, Talk Only)
20. I love you with all my heart. (我全心全意愛你。)
21. I'm so happy with you in this starry night. (美麗的夜晚)
22. They are right matches. (他們是天生的一對。)
23. She always plays with love. (她總是玩弄愛情。)
24. She gave me the cold shoulder. (她對我冷淡。)
25. He makes a pass〖送秋波〗at every girl he meets.
26. When are you planning to get married?
27. Where are you going on your honeymoon?
28. I've got a strange feeling that this marriage won't last very long. (我有一個奇怪的感覺：這婚姻不會長久。)
29. They are expecting their first child. (懷第一個小孩)
30. His wife has him under her thumb. (他妻子控制他。)
31. I'm through with you! (我們到此為止。)
32. I can't face him after what I've done.
33. I got a "Dear John" letter〖絕交信〗from her.
34. I like him the way he was. (我喜歡他過去的樣子。)
35. It was so exciting to meet her again after so many years.
36. Cry on my shoulders. (把委屈告訴我吧。)
37. He made up with his girlfriend. (他和女朋友和好)
38. You are my best friend in the whole world.
39. You're the only one I can turn to. (能依賴的人)
40. I am on speaking terns with him. (泛泛之交)
41. Mr. Park is a devoted husband. (忠實情深的丈夫)
42. He doesn't take me seriously. (他對我沒有誠意。)
43. She is constantly in love. (她不停在戀愛。)
44. I don't like the way you are treating me.
45. He cheated on his wife. /He two-times his wife. (他對妻子不忠。)
46. I'm too deeply involved〖陷得太深〗.
47. He is fun to be with. (與他相處很有趣。)
48. I think I have fallen in love with someone.

第七拿手好戲：學校生活-活到老，學到老


1. What college are you attending?
2. What are you majoring in? /What's your major?
3. What grade /class〖年級和班級〗are you in?
4. What school did you go to? /Where do you go to school?
5. How many courses are you taking this semester?
6. I'd better hit the books〖勤奮地鑽研或學習〗.
7. Many students are working at part time jobs.
8. I'm a graduate〖畢業生〗of Harvard University.
9. I've got six months to go until the graduation.
10. He worked his way through college〖半工半讀〗.
11. He's busy preparing for class〖忙著準備功課〗.
12. I don't think I have a mathematical brain〖數學頭腦〗.
13. This has been a hard course〖這門功課很難〗for me.
14. I've been studying all day, and I'm sick and tired of it〖厭倦〗.
15. He seems to be getting on very well at school. (他在學校似乎念得很好。)
16. Speaking of school, how are your grades this term?
17. The costs of college get higher every year.
18. She's an easy-going〖隨和的〗teacher.
19. The course I took was above me〖超過我的能力〗.
20. As far as English is concerned, he is second to none. (就英語來說，沒有人能夠比得上他。)
21. He is burning the midnight oil〖開夜車；挑燈夜讀〗.
22. How did the test turn out? (考試結果怎樣？)
23. I hope I'll go down in history as a famous English professor. (我希望成為未來歷史上有名的英文教授。)
24. There's nothing wrong with hard work. (刻苦沒有錯。)
25. Examinations are at hand. (考試在即。)
26. She is at the top of her class. (她名列前茅。)
27. How did you get on in your exam? (你考得怎樣？)
28. He is a college dropout. (他從大學輟學半途而廢。)
29. He took French leave. (他不辭而別。)
30. She was kicked out of〖開除；退學〗the university.
31. Se won the first place in a speech contest. (第一名)
32. I'm taking 19 credit hours. (我修十九個學分。)
33. I don't wasn't to cut class〖曠課；逃學〗.
34. Have you ever-studied French? (你學過法文嗎？)
35. What's the book abort? (這本書寫什麼？)
36. She is giving me piano lessons in exchange for her English classes.
37. Where did you go to high school?
上英文課時最有用的句子:
38. What do you call this in English? (怎麼稱呼這個？)
39. How do you pronounce this word? (怎麼念？)
40. How do you spell it? (如何拼寫？)
41. How do you say that in English? (用英文怎麼說？)
42. What's the meaning of NATO? /What does NATO mean? /What does NATO stand for? (NATO代表什麼？)
43. How does "live" differ from "leave"? (有什麼不同？)
44. What's the difference between A and B?
45. I can't express myself very well in English.
46. How well do I speak English? (我英文說得怎麼樣？)

第八拿手好戲：人的生命和活力之源-工作(一)


1. What do you do for a living? (你以什麼為生？)
2. I'm with the Bank of China.
3. What position do you hold? (你的職位是什麼？)
4. I'm in charge of the sales department.
5. I'm tired of working all day. (我厭倦整天工作。)
6. I'm off today. (我今天休假。)
7. I have two days off a week. (我一星期休息兩天。)
8. What kind of job do you have?
9. What's your occupation? (你的職業是什麼？)
10. What business are you in? (你從事哪一行？)
11. What do you do, if I may ask? /Whom do you work for?
12. What's your position in the company?
13. Is he still with IBM? (他還在IBM工作嗎？)
14. I moonlight as a reporter. (我兼職當記者。)
15. The professor runs a restaurant on the side〖副業〗.
16. I work part time〖兼職〗at the gas station.
17. I'm unemployed out of a job〖失業〗at the moment.
18. Stone has been out of work for three months.
19. What's the starting salary in your company?
20. He has a white-collar job〖白領工作〗.
21. He is a salesman or something. (推銷員之類的人。)
22. Do you have any openings〖空缺〗for a typist?
23. That's a pretty good salary. (那待遇很好。)
24. He has the advantage of a good education. (他有受良好教育的優勢。)
25. Could you work in her place? (你能代替她嗎？)
26. She was hired on the spot〖當場〗by the company.
27. I'm looking for somebody fit for the work.
28. We need a man who knows the ropes〖內行〗.
29. He jumps from one job to another. (他經常換工作。)
30. What's your new job like? (你的新工作是什麼性質？)
31. He is equal to the task. (他能勝任這個工作。)
32. He is a leader in his field. (他是他行業的領導者。)
33. That's just what you are cut out for〖正是你適合〗.
34. He is new at the work /green to the work. (沒經驗)
35. I'm fresh out of college. (我剛從大學畢業。)
36. He is not up to the job. (他不能勝任這個工作。)
37. It's his first venture into business〖投身商界〗.
38. It's well worth the time. (很值得花時間。)
39. He jumped at the offer. (他欣然接受這個工作機會。)
40. I know all the ins and outs〖詳情〗of the business.
41. Let's share the money fifty-fifty〖平分〗.
42. His restaurant is a real moneymaker〖非常賺錢〗.
43. He's on his way up. (他的事業蒸蒸日上。)
44. His concert brought the house down〖博得滿堂喝彩〗.
45. He did everything within his power to achieve the goal. (他竭盡全力去接近目標。)
46. It took years of hard work. (那需要多年辛苦工作。)
47. The work is in full swing. (工作正在全力進行。)

第九拿手好戲：人的生命和活力之源-工作(二)


48. The times have been very bad. (時機一直很壞。)
49. We are in the red. (我們有虧損/赤字。)
50. The company went broke. (這家公司破產了。)
51. I visited Japan on an observation tour of its industries. (我到日本觀摩它的工業。)
52. I have to feed a family of five〖養活五口之家〗.
53. I've got to keep my nose to the grindstone〖拚命工作；不停地孜孜不倦地工作〗to support my family.
54. Two of trades seldom agree. (同行是冤家。)
55. There is no hope of success.
56. There was no way he could solve the problem.
57. He is in trouble all the time. (他總是有麻煩。)
58. He's gone out of business. (他失業了。)
59. He makes a good living. (他過得很優裕。)
60. The game is not worth the candle. (這事不值得做。)
61. He has money to burn. (他錢多得象水一樣。)
62. His yearly salary is in seven digits〖年薪七位數〗.
63. He is as poor as a church mouse〖一貧如洗〗.
64. They live from hand to mouth〖只能糊口的生活〗.
65. Let's get the ball rolling. (讓我們開始吧。)
66. Right now my hands are full /tied〖忙得不可開交〗.
67. Nice to have you with us. I'm happy to work with you. I hope you will like it here.
68. I've got a lot of work /a million things to do.
69. I'm behind in my work. (我的工作進度落後。)
70. He is working like a horse. (他努力工作。)
71. I'm so busy that I don't get around to it. (我忙得找不出時間去做它。)
72. I must meet the deadline. (我必須趕得上最後期限。)
73. Do I have to get it done by noon〖午前做完〗?
74. I want to get my work finished by tomorrow.
75. He is in conference〖開會〗right now.
76. I'll get through〖做完〗this work by noon.
77. This situation permits of no delay〖不許拖延〗.
78. What makes you work so hard? (為什麼你這樣賣命？)
79. It's shaping up. (進展順利。)
80. We have to talk the matter over〖討論〗now.
81. The work is not as difficult as you think.
82. I'm beginning to see〖開始明白〗what you mean.
83. That's where our difficulty lies〖困難所在〗.
84. Did it work? (行得通嗎？)
85. Her guess turned out to be true〖結果成為事實〗.
86. Typing is easy once you get the hang of it. (一旦你掌握/懂得/知道訣竅，打字就很簡單。)
87. Are you through with your work? (工作做完了嗎？)
88. I should stick to my work schedule〖堅守工作進度〗.
89. How is he making out〖進展〗in his job now?
90. I'll see what I can do about it. (我會儘力而為。)
91. I will get his to accept the offer〖使他接受提議〗.

第十拿手好戲：人的生命和活力之源-工作(三)


92. He patted me on the back for the deal made yesterday. (他對我昨天所做的交易表示滿意。)
93. He is good at getting a point across to people. (他善於讓人信服他的觀點。)
94. What are you working on? (你在做什麼？)
95. I had a busy day. I'm, all in〖精疲力竭〗.
96. This has been a long day. (這是個漫長的一天。)
97. Everyone is goofing around. (人人都在混時間。)
98. You mean I have to work overtime〖加班〗tonight?
99. I think I'm under-paid. (我想我的薪水太低了。)
100. I had words with〖吵架〗my boss today.
101. I tried to keep out of the trouble〖盡量不惹麻煩〗.
102. Aren't you happy with your present occupation?
103. That doesn't make sense. (那沒有意義。)
104. He's sore over the fact that he wasn't promoted this year. (他對今年沒有升遷而感到惱怒。)
105. How did he get to be a department head so fast? (他怎麼這麼快就成為一個部門的主管？)
106. That remains to be seen. (那還要看看。)
107. No way! I wouldn't touch that in any case. Don't push me! (絕不！我無論如何都不會去碰它，別逼我！)
108. Are you here on business〖公事〗or for pleasure?
109. He's a real workaholic〖真正的工作狂〗.
110. You don't sound very enthusiastic〖似乎不太熱衷〗.
111. A little bird told me that Tony was going to be fired. (消息靈通人士告訴我他要被炒魷魚了。)
112. I'm afraid Tony's days are numbered〖快要被解僱〗.
113. What are your hours? (你是幾點上班？)
114. What time does he punch out? (他幾點打卡下班？)
115. He's gone for the day. (他整天都不在。)
116. He's gone for the summer. (他夏天度假去了。)
117. He's on leave now. (他現在在休假。)
118. He won't come until next week. (他下星期才會回來。)
119. I took a month off for a holiday〖休了一個月假〗.
120. I'm on coffee break. (我正在休息時間。)
121. He came down with the flu, so he didn't go to work.
122. How long does your vacation last?
123. It's tough getting an O.K.〖同意〗from the boss.
124. I'm pooped /very tired. (我精疲力盡。)
125. So how is it working out? (那事進行得怎樣呢？)
126. We have a very important meeting on at the moment.
127. He's making money hand over first. (他財源滾滾。)
128. How much did you estimate this job is going to cost us? (呢估計這工作要花我們多少錢？)
129. He made good in business. (他事業成功。)
130. I'm in hot water /trouble〖有麻煩〗with the boss.
131. He turned over his company to his son last year.
132. You're on the day shift now〖上日班〗.
133. He's living on easy street. (他過得很富裕。)
134. To get ahead〖出人頭地〗, you'll have to work ling hours and take short vacations.

第十一拿手好戲：如何提出問題，獲得更多的信息及回答技巧


一、 如何提出問題
1. I was wondering if you could help me. I'd like to know…
2. I wonder if you could tell me…
3. This may sound like a dumb question, but I'd like to know…
4. Excuse me, do you know…
5. I hope you don't mind my asking, but I'd like to know…
6. Would you mind (very much) telling me…
7. Excuse me, but could I ask you a quick question?
8. Do you happen to know … (你是否碰巧知道…)
二、 回答技巧：如何拖延
1. Well, let me see…
2. Oh, let me think for a minute…
3. I'm not sure; I'll have to check…
4. That's a very interesting question.
三、 回答技巧：如何拒絕
1. I'm not really sure.
2. I can't answer that one.
3. I'm sorry, I really don't know.
4. I've got no idea.
5. I'd like to help you, but…
6. That's something I'd rather not talk about just now.
7. Ask me another question. (別問我這個。)
四、 如何獲得更多的信息
1. Could you tell me some more about …
2. Would you mind telling me more about …
3. I'd like to know more about…
4. Something else I was wondering about was …
5. Something else I'd like to know is …
6. Sorry, that's not really what I mean, What I'd like to know is…
7. Sorry to keep after you, but could you tell me…
8. Sorry, I don't quite understand why…
經典示範實戰對話
A: Are you still doing your photography? (你還在搞攝影嗎？)You're really good at that.
B: Yeah, that's the one thing I really enjoy.
A: This may sound like a dumb question, but can you get any good pictures on an automatic〖自動相機〗?
B: No, no〖別這麼說〗. Now, that's a very interesting question. Automatics are OK, except special effect.
A: There's something else I was wondering about - like, should you do all your developing〖自己沖印〗?
B: Oh, no! You don't have to develop your own. You can get better prints if you send them out.
A: Could you tell me something more about it - like, if I was going to do the developing myself, what kind of equipment would I need?
B: Oh, well, you'd need your enlarger〖放大機〗, and chemicals〖化學藥品〗, and so on.

第十二拿手好戲：如何提出勸告和意見之精華


1. If you want my advice, I don't think you should go.
2. I suggest that you tear up the letter and start over again〖把信撕掉重新寫過〗.
3. It's only a suggestion, and you can do what you please. (這只是個建議，你可按照你的意願去做。)
4. Let me give you a little fatherly〖慈父般的〗advice.
5. If you don't like it, I wish you would say so.
6. Please don't take offense. I only wanted to tell you what I think. (請別生氣，我只是想告訴你我的想法。)
7. In my opinion, the house isn't worth the price they're asking〖這房子不值他們要的價錢〗.
8. My feeling is that you ought to stay home tonight.
9. It's none of my business〖這不關我的事〗, but I think you ought to work harder.
10. In general, my reaction is favorable〖反應良好〗.
11. I've always tried not to interfere in your affairs. (我總是盡量不干涉你的事情。)
12. Thanks for the advice, but this is something I have to figure out myself. (謝謝你的意見/勸告，但對這件事情我必須得自己考慮一下。)
13. He won't pay attention to anybody. You're just wasting your breath〖白費口舌〗.
★世界上最完美的對話之一
G: Jack, would you please read this letter of application I've just written? I'd like to have your opinion.
J: I'd be glad to tell you what I think.
G: If you don't think it's any good, please say so. I really want to get this job.
J: It looks fine to me. But I have one suggestion.
G: Good! I'm interested in your advice.
J: If I were you I'd change the beginning. You should write about your education first.
G: Good idea, Jack. What do you think about the second part?
J: Now that you've asked me, I think it's too short. You should include much more inFORMation about your work experience.
G: You're right. I'll change it. How do you feel about the last part of the letter?
J: Very good. But, unless I miss my guess, you should say something about your family, too.
G: I agree. I appreciate your helping me, Jack. Do you think the end is all right?
J: Oh, yes, George. But personally I believe a business letter should end with "Very truly yours", not "Sincerely".
G: I guess I'd better tear up the letter and start over again.
J: Oh, don't do that, George! Just make the few changes I suggested, and your letter will be perfect!

第十三拿手好戲：隨手寫出地道英語信件─生活和商務


Dear Allen,
[1] I just received your letter and I want to let you know my opinion of your plans for the future. I hope you won't take offense, but will accept what I say here as some fatherly advice.
[2] I was quite surprised when I read in your letter that you had decided not to finish your studies at the university. I realize that Peter wants you to marry him this summer. But with only one more year to go, you would be well advised to finish. A year is really a short time, and later you will be glad you postponed getting married.
[3] As you know, my reaction to Peter was extremely favorable when I met him. He's an exceptionally fine young man and should be a good husband. But I suggest you complete your education first.
[4] You are twenty-one, a grown-up young lady old enough to make up your own mind. This is something you'll have to work out yourself. As your uncle, I have always tried not to interfere in your affairs and I don't intend to begin now. But, my dear niece, please do consider my words very carefully before you decide. Whatever you do, though, Allen, you know I only want one thing for you, and that is your happiness.
Affectionately, Uncle John
★ well-advised /ill-advised =wise /unwise:明智的/不明智
例: You would be well-advised to stay at home today.
◆ ◆Dear Mr. Lee:
[1] Please accept my apology for not meeting you for lunch Tuesday. I had the appointment written on my calendar and was looking forward to the occasion, but somehow I got my days mixed up〖搞混〗and didn't realize the mistake until now. Please forgive me. I'll call you on Friday to see if we can reschedule〖重新安排〗our luncheon meeting at your convenience〖在你方便的時候〗.
[2] I'm eager to hear about the proposed Stone Project in more detail.
◆ ◆Dear Mr. Billet:
[1] Thank you for reminding us that you will be in town next Wednesday and would like to discuss your printing services with Ms. Smith.
[2] As Ms. Smith has indicated〖暗示；表示〗on several previous occasions, we are very pleased with our present arrangements for printing and definitely will not be considering and other services in the foreseeable〖可預見的；可預知的〗future. Therefore, Ms. Smith has asked me to tell you that a meeting would not be helpful at this time.
[3] We appreciate your interest in our firm, however, and thank you for writing.
〖富有處世技巧的商業信件：留有後路的拒絕〗


下面是一封商業交往中最常見的"詢價信"(Letters of Inquiry):


◆ ◆Dear Sirs,
[1] We have seen your advertisement in Chinese Arts and Crafts〖手工藝〗and are interested in Chinese Folding Fans〖中國摺扇〗.
[2] Will you please send us your catalogue〖商品目錄〗and full details of your export prices and terms of payment〖付款條件〗, together with any samples you can let us have?
[3] If your prices are competitive〖有競爭力；便宜〗, we believe we can place regular orders〖長期訂貨〗with you.
[4] We look forward to receiving your reply.

第十四拿手好戲：英語學習王牌論調精選十段


1. Learning any language takes a lot of effort. But don't give up. (學習任何語言都需要花費很多努力，但不要放棄。)
2. Relax! Be patient and enjoy yourself. Learning foreign languages should be fun. (放鬆點！要有耐心，並讓自己快樂！學習外語應該是樂趣無窮的。)
3. Rome wasn't built in a day. Work harder and practice more. Your hardworking will be rewarded by God one day. God is equal to everyone! (冰凍三尺非一日之寒。更加努力地學習，更加勤奮地操練，你所付出的一切將得到上帝的報答，上帝是公平的。)
4. Use a dictionary and grammar guide constantly. Keep a small English dictionary with you at all time. When you see a new word, look it up. Think about the word - use it, in your mind, in a sentence. (經常使用字典和語法指南。隨身攜帶一本小英文字典，當你看到一個新字時就去查閱它，想想這個字，然後去用它，在你的心中，在一個句子里。)
5. Try to think in English whenever possible. When you see something, think of the English word for it; then think about the word in a sentence.
6. Practice tenses as much as possible. When you learn a new verb, learn its various FORMs.
7. The way to learn a language is to practice speaking it as often as possible. (學習一門語言的方法就是要盡量多地練習說。)
8. Chairman Mao said it is necessary to drill as much as possible, and the more you apply it in real situations, the more natural it will become. (毛主席說，反覆操練是非常必要的，你越多地將所學到的東西運用到實際生活中，它們就越自然。)
9. I would also like to learn more about the culture behind the language. When you understand the cultural background〖文化背景〗, you can better〖更好地〗use the language. (我想學習和了解更多的關於語言背後文化的知識，當你理解了文化背景，你就能更好地運用語言。)
10. What is language for? Some people seem to think it's for practicing grammar rules and learning lists of words - the longer the words the better. That's wrong. Language is for the exchange of ideas, for communication. (語言到底是用來幹什麼的？一些人認為它是用來操練語法規則和學習一大堆單詞--而且單詞越長越好，這個想法是錯誤的。語言是用來交換思想，進行交流的。)

第十五拿手好戲：求職面試時的"甜言蜜語"


1. What is important to you in a job?
Challenge, the feeling of accomplishment, and knowing that you have made a contribution.
2. Why do you want to work for this organization?
Its reputation, the opportunities it offers, and the working conditions.
3. Why should we employ you? (我們為什麼要雇傭你？)
My academic preparation, job skills, and enthusiasm about working for the firm.
4. If we hire you, how long will you stay with us? (你打算跟我們工作多久？)
As long as my position here allows me to learn and to advance at a pace consistent with my abilities〖職務隨能力增長而相應提高〗.
5. What are your greatest strengths〖最大優點〗?
I can see what needs to be done and do it.
I'm willing to make decisions. (能當機立斷。)
I work well with others. (我和他人容易共事。)
I can organize my time efficiently.
6. What are your greatest weaknesses〖最大缺點〗?
I tend to drive myself too hard. (我有時對自己要求過於嚴格。)
I expect others to perFORM beyond their capacities. (我對別人的能力期望過高。)
I like to see a job done quickly. (我喜歡速戰速決。)
●求職面試者的誤區●
1. Has a poor personal appearance. (衣著形象不佳。)
2. Is unable to express self clearly; has poor voice, diction〖措辭〗, and grammar.
3. Lacks knowledge or experience.
4. Is not prepared for interview. (對面試無準備。)
5. Has no real interest in job.
6. Lacks planning for career; has no purpose or goals. (對自己的事業沒有安排；沒有目標和理想。)
7. Lacks enthusiasm; passive and indifferent.
8. Lacks confidence and poise〖沉著；自信〗; is nervous and ill at ease〖心神不寧〗.
9. Shows insufficient evidence of achievement.
10. Overemphasizes money; is interested only in the best dollar offer. (只對最佳報酬感興趣。)
11. Has poor scholastic record; just got by.
12. Is unwilling to start at the bottom; expects too much too soon. (不願從基層干起；要求太多。)
13. Make excuses.
14. Lacks tact〖圓滑；機敏〗.
15. Lacks maturity.
16. Lacks courtesy; is ill mannered.
17. Condemns past employers. (譴責以前的僱主/老闆。)
18. Lacks social skills. (缺乏社交能力。)
19. Shows marked dislike for schoolwork. (討厭功課。)
20. Lacks vitality〖活力；生命力〗.
21. Fails to look interviewer in the eye〖不敢正視〗.
22. Has limp, weak handshake. (握手時軟弱無力。)

第十六拿手好戲：諺語精選-充滿智慧之言談


1. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
2. Great minds think alike.
3. No news is good news. (沒消息就是好消息。)
4. One picture is worth a thousand words. (百聞不如一見。)
5. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. (不入虎穴，焉得虎子。)
6. Life is full of ups and downs. (生活充滿起伏。)
7. It's no use crying over spilt milk.
What's done cannot be undone. (覆水難收。)
8. The grass is greener on the other side of the fence. (隔岸風景好，鄰家芳草綠。)
9. Hunger is the best sauce. (飢餓是最好的調味品。)
10. Better late than never. (遲做總比不做好。)
11. God helps those who help themselves. (天助自助者。)
12. Love me, love my dog. (愛屋及烏)
13. Don't count your chickens before they hatch. (小雞孵出之後才算數)
14. He bites off more than he can chew. (貪多嚼不爛)
15. Everyone has a skeleton in his closet. (人人都有不可告人之事。)
16. To teach a fish how to swim. (班門弄斧)
17. Rome wasn't built in a day. (偉業非一日建成。)
18. Like father, like son. (有其父，必有其子。)
19. Well begun, half done. (好的開始，成功了一半。)
20. Every cloud has a silver lining. (否極泰來)
21. Look before you leap. (三思而後行)
22. Birds of a feather flock together. (物以類聚)
23. A little knowledge is dangerous. (一知半解最危險。)
24. Clothes make the man. (人要衣裝，佛要金裝。)
25. A good medicine tastes bitter. (良藥苦口)
26. History repeats itself. (歷史會重演。)
27. Strike while the iron is hot. (趁熱打鐵)
28. As poor as a church mouse. (窮得一文不名。)
29. Where there's smoke, there's fire. (無風不起浪；事出必有因。)
30. Where there is a will, there is a way.
31. A journey of a thousand miles begins wit a single step. (千里之行，始於足下。)
32. A rolling stone gathers no moss. (滾石不生苔；轉業不聚財；流水不腐，戶樞不蠹。現在美國人常用來表示一個人常活動就能保持活潑。)
33. Many hands make light work. (人多好做事。)
34. Time heals all wounds. (時間會治療一切創傷。)
35. One is as old as one's heart. (心多老，人多老。)
36. No sweet without sweat. (不流汗就沒有幸福。)

第十七拿手好戲：文化經濟交流使者


●筷子的故事-中國人的自豪●
[1] Having their origins〖起源〗 in China, chopsticks are used in many Asian countries. The first chopsticks were made from bone and jade. In the Spring and Autumn period〖春秋時代〗, copper and iron chopsticks came into being〖產生〗.
[2] In ancient times the rich used jade or gold chopsticks to display their wealth. Many kings and emperors used silver chopsticks to see if their food was poisoned〖在…里放毒〗.
[3] Chopsticks are traditionally〖傳統上〗placed in bride's dowries〖新娘的嫁妝〗, for "Chopsticks" in Chinese is pronounced "kuaizi", which sounds like "soon to get a son."
[4] Many foreign friends used chopsticks when they visited China. Nixon also used chopsticks at the welcoming banquet〖歡迎宴會〗in his honor〖為對…表示敬意〗. As soon as he left his table, a foreign diplomat〖外交人員〗grabbed〖抓取〗his chopsticks as historic〖有歷史性的〗souvenir〖紀念品〗.
探討中美貿易摩擦的對策
Today trade imbalance〖貿易失衡〗between the United States and our country is becoming worse〖日益惡化〗. We cannot leave this problem unattended〖置之不理〗, because the make a couple of proposals 〖提出若干建議〗to improve the whole situation.
First, we need to do more public relations activities〖公關活動〗to promote understanding, because some of their criticisms are based on misconceptions〖誤解〗about our country. We have to communicate with them more by sending lobbyists〖遊說人員〗, producing more movies, publishing books, and so on.
Second, we have to make an effort to encourage American companies to do business in our country. We should revise our projectionist practices in trade〖貿易保護主義〗, and promote free trade and competition.
At any rate〖總而言之〗, our country and the United States need each other, and we have to maintain〖保持；維持；繼續〗communication to understand each other.

第十八拿手好戲：瘋狂演講專家真正超越自我


Well, I almost had a heart attack〖心臟病發作；心臟麻痹〗a few moments ago, when I was asked to speak in English. I guess I didn't have one, fortunately, because I am still standing here firmly on my feet〖仍好端端地站在這裡〗.
From childhood, I have been a poor student of foreign languages〖從小我的外語就不好〗. Throughout my education〖學生時代〗, I have been exposed to〖接觸〗languages such as English, Spanish, and French, but I flunked all these classes. But through my experience in business at home and abroad〖國內外〗I have learned the most important language by meeting a wide range of people from different cultures. It's the language of human relationship that is based on trust, openness, and under standing〖這就是基於信任、開放和理解的人際關係的語言〗. This universal language〖這種世界性的語言〗has always brought people of different cultures close together〖將不同文化的人們緊密地結合在一起〗. And I believe it is through this language of human relationship that our company has grown into what it is today〖達到它今日的成長/發展到今日的規模〗.
I want to thank you for giving me an opportunity to speak to you. And next time, please ask me in advance to make a speech. (我要感謝大家給我一個機會向各位講話/和各位交流。不過，下一次請事先通知我一聲要作演講喔/下一次可別再給我來個突然襲擊喔！)
1. be exposed to: 暴露；(比喻)遇到；接觸
2. flunk: 失敗；(使)不及格
l She flunked her English examination.
l The teacher flunked him in geography. (老師給他的地理打不及格。)
下面是一段非常實用的"表示謙虛"的開場白：
It is generally believed that Chinese are poor public speakers, especially when it comes to speaking in English, and fortunately or unfortunately, I am no exception to that rule.
一般人認為中國人是不擅長公眾演講，特別是要用英文來演說。不知是有幸還是不幸，對於這項通則我也不例外。

東西很好，會不會被李陽告？

斑竹老大：要是有MP3格式就好了。
你說的我都買了，是是磁帶的。不能放MP3中。
愈閉啦！！！我買的脫口而出系列也是磁帶版的。也不能放在MP3中。

愈閉啦！真的愈閉。
找個有設備的轉換了MP3格式多好。求老斑了