Carl: oh, really?
A: the point is that she has been persuading me to lose weight too.
C: well, it's a good thing for you.
A: good? Yes, it's good for her but not for me. You see, she tells me that I'll feel better about myself if I slim down. She keeps giving me newspaper clipping about the latest miracle diet and insists that I join a health club, as she has.
C:so you don't think you are fat and need to lose weight?
A: I just can't bear it that Emily made me feel like a baby who always pigs out on junk food.
C: junk food is not good for your health. Too much of it will make you fat.
A:but junk food is so easy. It requires no silverware or plates, no rigid mealtimes, no pleases and thank yous.
C: ok, but junk food has many disadvantages. As junk food contains high amout of iol and fat, you'll feel sleepy, not be able to concentrate when you have a lot of it.
A: yes, but life without chips, ice cream and coca cola is boring.
C: let me see. You could exercise more to keep fit.
A: well, that sounds better than giving it up.
Jenny: thank you! I brought a bottle of wine. I hope you like it.
S: oh, that's so nice of you.
J: what a lovely home! I really like the artwork.
S: that was a gift from a friend. He'll actually be here tonight. I am sure he'll be very happy to know his work is appreciated.
J: I'd like to meet him. How many people have you invited tonight?
S: ten, but Bob and Mary can't make it. Bob has to work overtime tonight and Mary had something urgent come up at the last minute. So there will be eight people all together.
J: I see. What a pity that they are not coming! They are always such good company.
S: yeah, but it should still be a night to remember.
J: it surely will. You always have the best get-togethers. Where do you get such great music? You definitely know how to set the ambiance.
S: oh that was Peter. He is right over there. You can ask him about it. He has great taste in music.
J: okay. I think there is somebody at the door.
S: oh,excuse. Make yourself at home!
實用英語口語：情景交際-我打算辭職跳槽了...
M: sure, what's up?
B: well, actually I want to tell you that I've put in notice.
M: really? Why?
B: many reasons. I've been here for too long. Next year will be my five-year anniversary. I want a change of setting. Besides, our company is downsizing. I don't want to stay on just to be let go.
M: but they wouldn't lay you off! You are the most experienced project manager in the company.
B: maybe. But that's not kept the new boss from berathing down my neck. To be honest, I've got a better offer from another company.
M: oh that's great, congratulations! What's your new position?
B: senior director of market research. In addition to a nice pay rise it has some nice perks, like a company car, one month paid vacation,and an apartment downtown. And it's an international company so I'll have lots of chances to travel and meet new people. I'm really looking forward to it.
M: sounds a great opportunity. I bet that made the decision to leave a lot easier.
B: indeed. But let's stay in touch. I'll let you know how things go.
M: sure.
實用英語口語：情景交際-在中國,紅色象徵着喜慶
J: could you show me where the Chinese-style clothing is located? I want to buy a silk coat.
C: this way, please. Here they are. They're all handmade.
J: oh, they look nice. May I try that balck one on?
C: of course. The fitting room is right over there.
J: do you have a medium in the same color? This one is a little tight.
C: I'm sorry. All the balck of that size are sold out. Would you like a red one?
J: ok, let me try it on. what do you think?
C: oh, that suits you very well. Besides it is believed in China that the red color brings happiness and good luck.
J: really? I'll take it, and I'm leaving here tomorrow. Is it possible for you to send one in black to me by mail when you gte it in?
C: our pleasure. Please fill put this form, leaving your address and telephone number.
J: thanks. Hwo much would that come to?
C: let me see...
實用英語口語：情景交際-老闆會找誰開刀?
J: really? Where did you hear that?
E: I met with the supervisor just this morning. I don't know, but I am a little worried. Who do you think will get sacked?
J: I'm not sure…well, first, it couldn't be George. He is such a kiss-ass. He'd wash the boss's dog if he asked.
E: no, it's not going to be George. I don't think it's Andy either. He is involved with the boss's sister in-law. And you know how whipped our boss is.
J: that's true. What about Lisa? I bet there's nobody who could do a worse job than her.
E: Lisa? No way. I've heard a rumor that she and the boss were having an affair. You know rumors can't come out from nowhere.
J: well,okay. Then there is still Michael. But he's pet after having the best sales record for three months in a row. It definitely won't be Michael.
E: no, that would be crazy. But then who will it be? Oh dear, it must be me. I should have known it! Why else would he have talked to me alone about the downsizing. What should I do? I've got a family to support.
J: well, it could be me too. But I am not too worried. This place is suffocating me with this boss being such a hard-ass and clleagues who barely know how to get dressed in the morning. It would almost be a blessing to be fired from this place.
實用英語口語：情景交際-要去買些什麼呢?
J: how about going to the Olympic souvenir store to have a look? I remember there is one in the gym.
S: that's a good idea. I was thinking of buying some gifts for my family.
J: me, too. What did you have in mind?
S: I haven't deceided yet, but I think the Olympic Mascots are a must.
J: I agree. They're very lovely, especially "Huan Huan".
S: is that the red one? That is my favorite, too. Do you know how much they are?
J: the five dolls are sold together as a set, and they're priced according to the size. The bigger they are the more expensive.
S: oh, I see. If I buy more than a set, can I get any discount?
J: I don't think so. All the souvenirs of the Olympic Games are very hot now.
S: any other ideas?
J: there are lots of things, such as postcards, key chains, posters and various arts and crafts.
S: it all sounds great. We can go there after the match. I can't wait to see what they have.
