6. Can you tell me where the frozen foods aisle is 请告诉我冷冻食品在哪里?
7. I want to buy some chocolates, but its hard to choose from so many items on the shelves. 我想买些巧克力,但是货架上商品太多了很难选择。
8. Do you accept credit card 可以用信用卡付款吗
9. Can I use coupons 我可以使用优惠券吗?
10. Do you offer paper bag 你们提供纸袋吗?
16 Im at the gas station.
我现在在加油站。
I am arriving at the gas station.
我们已经到加油站了。
超 级 情 景 会 话
At the Gas Station
Henry: We need to stop and get some gas. Its almost on empty.
Maria: You worry too much. We have plenty of gas to get home.
Henry: I dont think so. See, the warning light is on, too.
Maria: Usually after the warning light, there is about five gallons of gasleft.
Henry: Really Theres that much
Maria: Sure. If it makes you feel better, we can stop at the Exxon thereon the corner.
Henry: Good idea.
Maria: I absolutely sure that we have enough gas to drive home.
Henry: On the contrary, I feel so worried that my car will run out of gason the middle of the highway.
Maria: Dont worry. We are arriving at the gas station. Well fill it up.
在加油站
亨 利:我们需要停下来加点油。油表已经快指到“没油”了。
玛丽亚:你太多虑了。我们还有足够的油可以回家。
亨 利:我不这么想。你看,警示灯也亮了。
玛丽亚:通常警示灯亮了之后,车子还剩5 加仑油。
亨 利:真的?有那么多吗?
玛丽亚: 当然了。如果加油会让你觉得踏实点儿,我们就在街角那个埃克森加油站停下来加油好了。
亨 利:好主意。
玛丽亚:我完全相信我们有足够的油供我们开回家。
亨 利:相反,我特别担心汽车会在高速公路上中途没油。
玛丽亚:别担心,我们已经到加油站了。我们会把油加满的。
经 典 释 疑
On the contrary, I feel so worried that my car will run out of gas on themiddle of the highway. 相反,我特别担心汽车会在高速公路上中途没油。on the contrary: 相反地。这是一个固定搭配,后面需要加逗号,on the contrary 是指相反的两个方面。同样是做比较,on the other hand这个短语是指一方面和另一方面的比较。例如:He is not poor, on thecontrary, he is a millionaire. 他不穷,相反,他是个百万富翁。
常 用 语 聚 焦
1. My cars running out of gas. 我的车没有油了。
2. Fill up the tank, please. 请加满油。
3. What kind of oil do you use, sir 先生,您用哪种油啊?
4. I have to have the car refilled now. 我现在必须给车加油。
5. I guess Ill have to cut down my gas consumption. 我想我也得降低油耗了。
6. Just give me four gallons, please. 请给我加4 加仑。
7. I also need you to check the oil and the radiator. 我还需要你检查一下机油和水箱。
8. Could you fill it up with regular 请您给汽车加足普通汽油好吗?
9. May I fill it up by myself 我可以自己加油吗?
10. Is the gasoline in the tank enough 油箱里的油够用吗?
17 I want laundry service.
我想要洗衣服务。
Id like laundry service.
我想要洗衣服务。
超 级 情 景 会 话
Dry Cleaning
Receptionist: Hello, reception.
Tonny: Hi, I need to get my suit cleaned urgently. Do you have adry cleaning service
Receptionist: Yes, we do.
Tonny: I need my suit clean for tomorrow. Will that be aproblem
Receptionist: We have no problem in complying with your request.
You can use our express service and we can deliver it toyou by 8 am.
Tonny: Thats great. Ill have it before breakfast. I have animportant meeting in the morning.
Receptionist: Do you have anything else that need dry cleaning If youclean four items you can get a discount.
Tonny: No, I just need my suit cleaned.
Receptionist: OK, Ill send someone to pick it up.
Tonny: Thanks. Do I need to pay for that now
Receptionist: No, we can charge it to your bill. Which room are youin
Tonny: Im in room 2508. My name is Tonny Smith.
Receptionist: OK. Mr. Smith. Someone will be with you shortly.
干洗
前台:您好,这里是前台。
托尼:你好,我急需把我的套装洗干净。你们有干洗服务吗?
前台:我们有干洗服务。
托尼:我明天需要穿干净的套装。这会有问题吗?
前台: 我们可以答应这个要求。您可以用我们的快洗服务,我们可以在上午8 点之前给您送过来。
托尼: 太好了。在早餐前我要穿上它。上午我有一个重要的会议。
前台: 您还有其他需要干洗的吗?如果您洗四件的话可以享受打折服务。
托尼:没有,我只需把套装洗干净。
前台:好的,我会派人去取。
托尼:谢谢。我现在需要付费吗?
前台:不需要。我们会记到您的账单上。您住哪个房间?
托尼:我住在2508 房间。我叫托尼·史密斯。
前台:好的,史密斯先生。马上会有人到您那去。
经 典 释 疑
We have no problem in complying with your request. 我们可以答应这个要求。comply with: 答应、遵守,服从。例如:You should comply withthe regulations in your work. 你在工作中应服从规章制度。
常 用 语 聚 焦
1. Id like this sweater washed by hand in cold water. 这件毛衣我想要用冷水手洗。
2. Would you please fill in the laundry slip ?请您填一下这张洗衣单好吗?
3. The laundryman is here to collect it. 洗衣房服务员来这儿收要洗的衣服了。
4. What if there is any laundry damage 如果你们洗衣时损坏了衣服怎么办?
5. I want to have a dress washed, but Im afraid it might fade. 我想洗一条裙子,又担心会褪色。
6. Could you send someone up for my laundry, please 请问你们能派人来收要洗的衣服吗?
7. When will it be ready 什么时候可以洗好?
8. Please send these things to the laundry. 请把这些东西送到洗衣部。
9. My suit is dry clean only. 我的套装只可干洗。
10. We can pick laundry up from your room. 我们可以去您房间取要洗的衣物。
18 I want to save some money.
我想存点钱。
I would like to save some money.
我想存点钱。
超 级 情 景 会 话
Withdrawing Money
Peter: Excuse me, I want to withdraw some money from my account.
Here is my certificate.
Clerk: Im sorry. The code number doesnt coincide with the one yougave us when you opened your account.
Peter: Im terribly sorry. I cant remember it exactly. Let me see. Is thisnumber correct
Clerk: Its correct now. Do you want to withdraw all money from youraccount
Peter: Yes.
Clerk: Actually you neednt cancel your account. I suggest you leave asmall amount in your account so that you can keep it for furtheruse.
Peter: Thats not necessary. Im leaving here for a long time andreturning to my home country.
Clerk: Thats OK. How would you like your money
Peter: Can I have it all in one-hundred bills
Clerk: Of course. Just a minute. Here is your money and the interestyouve earned. Please check it.
Peter: OK. Thank you.
取钱
彼得:劳驾,我想从我的账户里取些钱。这是我的存单。
职员:很抱歉,密码与您开户时的密码不一致。
彼得:太抱歉了,我记不清了,让我想一想。这个号码对吗?
职员:对了。您想把账户上的钱全部取出来吗?
彼得:是的。
职员: 其实您不必销户的。我建议您在账户上留一点钱,您可以保留该账户,以便将来使用。
彼得:没有必要了。我就要离开这里回国了。
职员:好吧,您需要什么票面的?
彼得:都要一百元的,行吗?
职员:当然可以,请稍等。这是您的钱和利息,请点一下。
彼得:好的,谢谢。
经 典 释 疑
I suggest that you leave a small amount in your account so that you can keepit for further use. 我建议您在账户上留一点钱,您可以保留账户,以便将来使用。suggest 表示“建议;提议”,可接that 引导的宾语从句,如果that 从句中用should+ 动词原形,则should 可以省略。例如:Wesuggested that he (should) go and make an apology to his teacher. 我们建议他去向老师道歉。
常 用 语 聚 焦
1. Id like to open a current account. 我想开个活期储蓄账户。
2. Id like to open a checking account. 我想开个支票账户。
3. Whats the difference between a savings account and a checkingaccount 储蓄账户和支票账户有什么不同?
4. You may open a current account at the bank. 你可以开一个活期存款账户。
5. Here is your passbook. 这是您的存折。
6. Whats the interest rate for the savings account 储蓄存款的年利率是多少?
7. The code is not correct. 密码错了。