要求额外客房用品
m: how can i help you?
o: it's quite chilly/ˈtʃɪli/ 寒冷的in my room, could i have an extra blanket/hairdryer吹风机/pillow/towel /ˈtaʊəl/毛巾/soap/soʊp/肥皂?
m: sure, i will have housekeeping 房务部send it up to your room in a few minutes
o: ok, thank you
m: hello, sir, here is an extra blanket
o: great,thank you
m: you're welcome, have a good night
点餐
m: hi, how can i help you?
o: i'd like a double cheeseburger 双层芝士汉堡with no sauces/sɔ:s/调味酱 and no pickles/'pɪkl/腌黄瓜, one extra-large fries, and a diet Coke
m: anything else?
o: no, that's all
m: the total is 6.99D
o: here you go
m: thank you
o: thank you
m: here you go
o: alright, thank you
暑期打工
m: do you have any plans this summer?
o: i'm looking for a summer job
m: what kind of job are you looking for?
o: i'd like to work as a barista at a coffee shop, if i can't get a barista/bə'ristə/咖啡师 job, i'll probably work as a shop assistant in my aunt's flower shop, what about you?
m: i'm sending out resumes as well, i'd like to work as a cashier at a convenience store
o: i hope we both get the jobs we want, all the best in job hunting!祝你找工作顺利
m: thanks, all the best to you too
塑料袋
m: i'm going to the supermarket to get some friut
o: bring a canvas bag帆布袋, they no longer provide plastic bags for free, each plastic bag costs 2NTD
m: since when have they been charging for plastic bags?
o: since last year, the goverment wants everyone to cut down减少 on using plastic bags
m: i see, ok, i'll make sure to bring a canvas bag when i go to shopping from now on
o: good, it looks like it's going to rain, make sure to bring an umbrella too
m: will do, see you later
地震
m: did you feel the earthquake last night?
o: yes, it was big one, i was sitting on the couch watching TV and the couch started to shake, what were you doing?
m: i was taking a shower, i wrapped myself in a towel and ran out of the bathroom
o: that must have been scary!
m: For sure, i checked the news, the goverment said the earthquake was 4.9 on the Richter /ˈrɪktɚ/scale/skeɪl/里士刻度, and its epicenter/'ɛpɪ,sɛntɚ/震中 was off the coast of Hualian
o: WoW, that's a big one, i'm glad nobody got hurt and no buildings collapsed倒塌
m: me too,
o: oh my! do you feel that?
m: this must be an aftershock余震, stay calm and let's get outside
o: let's go
空气污染
m: Peter， are you ok?
o: not really, the air quality is really bad today, i can't stop coughing
m: News reports said today's AQI空气质量指标 is 300，the PM2.5 levels are particularly bad
o: no wonder i feel so bad, i turned on the air purifier/'pjʊrɪfaɪɚ/空气净化机 in my office, i hope that helps
m: it's lunchtime, let me go out to buy lunch for us
o: that would be great, thanks, make sure to wear a mask口罩
m: do you have an extra mask?
o: yes, i always keep masks in my office, let me get one for you
m: thanks
暴风雨
m: wow, you're completely soaked/sokt/!湿透
o: it's terrible out there, i had an umbrella, but it was useless against the heavy rain
m: i can see that, do you have a change fo clothes?
o: no, i don't
m: i have some extra clothes in my office, i started keeping shirts and pants in the office after i got soaked in a rainstorm暴雨 last summer
o: what a great idea
m: we're about the same size, let me get you a shirt and pants to change into
o: you're a lifesaver救星， thanks
m: no worries别客气, i'm happy to help, make sure to check the weather forecast next time
o: i will, and i will definitely keep extra clothes in the office
台风来袭
m: we need to postpone/poʊˈspoʊn/延期 our beach party this weekend
o: why?
m: i just watched the news, a typhoon /taɪˈfuːn/飓风 is heading our way朝我们靠近 and is gaining strength逐步增强， weather forecasters think the typhoon may turn into a super typhoon in the next few days
o: when will the typhoon landfall登陆？
m: most likely Saturday morning
o: that's the same day as our party, let's start messaging our friends and tell them we need to postpone the party
m: yes, let's get to it就这么做吧！
台风天
m: i hope we get a typhoon day台风假 this Friday
o: Me too, it would be nice to get an extra day off放假，when will we know if we get a day off or not?
m: the goverment will make an announcement at 10 pm, Thursday night about whether schools and offices will be closed Friday, make sure to watch the news then
o: if we get a day off, what do you plan to do?
m: that's easy, i plan to watch Netflix all day, what about you?
o: i would sleep in until noon, then spend hours surfing the web网上冲浪
谈论过敏
m: are you ok? you don't look very well, your eyes are watery泪汪汪, and your nose is red
o: i slept badly last night, i could not stop sneezing打喷嚏, my allergies/'ælɚdʒi/过敏症状 are acting up发作
m: i understand, we have a lot of trees here, there is a lot of pollen/ˈpɑːlən/花粉 in the air during springtime
o: there sure is,
m: let's go to the pharmacy/ˈfɑːrməsi/药房 and get you some medicine
o: that's a good idea, let's go
谈社群媒体
m: Hi kelly! i haven't seen you on Facebook in a long time
o: ha, i don't go on as often as before, Now, i use instagram a lot more
m: oh, i user instagram too, what's your IG handle iG账号?
o: it's pinkey214, what's yours?
m: Mine is coolKathy, i'll add you right away
o: you take great selfies自拍
m: ah, thanks, i practice a lot and like to use filters滤镜, i can give you a few tips
o: that would be great, thanks
网飞
m: what did you do during the long weekend?
o: i was a total couch potato/pə'teto/指那些躺在沙发看电视的人, i finished five seasons of Mrs. X on Netflix
m: ha! i spent most of my long weekend watching NetFlix, too
o: what did you watch?
m: i finished all nine seasons of The Office
o: WoW, you're hardcore太强了吧， Nine seasons is a lot !
m: it is
o: do you usually watch a lot of Netflix?
m: only on weekends or holidays, i don't watch much during the work week, because once i start, i can't stop
o: i hear you 我懂你,what do you like to watch?
m: i like dramas/ˈdrɑːmə/ 剧情片and comedies喜剧片, what about you?
o: i prefer crime series and action series, sometimes i watch documentaries/ˌdɑːkjuˈmentri/纪录片
m: i like documentaries too, next time you watch a good one, make true to share the title with me
o: ok, Vice versa /ˌvaɪsə ˈvə..sə/ 你也是, have a nice day
m: you too
网聊
m: hi, i'm Sam
o: hi Sam, i'm kevin
m: what industry/ˈɪndəstri/行业 are you in?
o: i work in advertising, i'm an Account Manager at MCE, what about you?
m: i work in the IT industry, i'm Marketing Manager for NK network
o: that's great,
m: i have several clients who are technology companies, let me know if you need advertising services in the future
o: will do, let's get some more appetizers/'æpə'taɪzɚ/开胃菜
m: Sure
网络酸民
m: you look upset Ben, what's wrong?
o: i was reading the comments under my YouTube video, and i saw a hateful comment
m: Ben, you've been trolled!你被恶搞了
o: what do you mean?
m: this comment is written by a troll, internet trolls write hateful or provocative挑衅 comments to get responses from others
o: what should i do? should i delete the comment?
m: just ignore it, don't fall into the trap of arguing wiht a troll
o: ok
m: look at the 50 other positive comments you got, don't let one mean comment ruin your day毁了一天
o: you're right, let's go
线上商务
m: hi, Nicole, i haven't see you in a long time
o: i've been really busy recently, i started my own online clothing boutique/buːˈtiːk/服装精品店 a few months ago
m: wow! are you doing this full-time?
o: yes, i left my job at the fashion magazine six months ago, so i could put all my time in my online shop
m: that's a big change, do you enjoy it?
o: so far, yes
m: where do you buy the clothes you sell?
o: Mainly from Korea, i go there once a month to buy the latest fashions
m: that's great, who are your target customers?
o: Young working professinals 25 to 35 years old who like Korean fashion
m: my girlfriend fits the profile, Give me your store's IG account and i'll tell her to browse your store online
o: sounds great, i will do that
问路
m: can you tell me how to get to First Bank?
o: it's about four blocks街区 from here， keep walking straight until you reach Maple Street, Take a left on Maple Street, Keep walking until you pass a big supermarket ; stop at the traffic lights红绿灯, the bank is across the street对面的街道 from the supermarket
m: About how long would it take me to walk there?
o: Five minutes
m: ok, have a nice day
o: You too
询问方向
m: could you tell me where the tax refund booth/buːθ/退税柜台 is?
o: it's at the far end of the terminal航厦， go straight and keep walking until you reach the star Airlines counter, once you see the Star Airlines counter, take a right and you'll see a big blue sign
m: what time is the tax refund booth open till?
o: until 9 pm,i suggest you go there right away立马 as 因为 the lines are long
m: ok , thank you for your help
o: you're welcome
账单问题
m: Excuse me, could you help me?
o: sure, how can i help you?
m: there is a mistake on my bill, i ordered two cheeseburgers, but the bill lists three cheeseburgers
o: ok, let me check the order, i'm soory we made a mistake, i'll type up打印 a new bill
m: ok, thanks
o: here is the new bill
m: this is correct ,thank you
o: you're welcome
在博物馆购票
m: hi, i'd like to buy 3 tickets to the Van Gogh exhibit展览
o: 3 adult ticekts?
m: two adult tickets, one student ticket
o: the adult tickets are 7D each, the student tickets is 5D, the total is 19D
m: here you go, what time is the exhibit open till?
o: 6 pm
m: is there a gift shop in the museum/mjuˈziəm/博物馆?
o: yes, it's on the first floor by the exit
m: what time is the shop open till?
o: also 6 pm
m: thank you
o: you're welcome, enjoy the exhibit
在博物馆租赁柜子
m: where can i rent a locker置物柜?
o: walk straight down the hall until you reach the end, you will see a yellow sign with "locker, rental" on the right
m: ok, thanks. i'd like to rent a locker
o: ok, we have locker in 2 sizes, A1 is a full sized locker, A2 is a small locker, A1 is large enough to fit a small suitcase, A2 is large enough to fit a backpack
m: how much does it cost for 3 hours?
o: A1 costs 15D, A2 costs 10D
m: ok, i'd like an A1 locker for 3 hours
o: ok, please fill out the contact info sheet联系表, and sigh on the dotted line
m: here you go, and here is my bag
o: please remeber to keep your slip/slɪp/单子, you'll need it to claim your luggage认领行李, have a nice day
m: You too
在邮局寄包裹
m: hi, i'd like to mail this package to Japan, what options do i have?
o: there are two options: regular mail or express mail限时专送， your package weighs 2 pounds, regular mail costs 20D and will take two weeks, Express mail costs 35D and your package will arrive in five days
m: regular mail is fine
o: ok, please fill out your mailing infomation邮递资料 here, would you like to pay by cash or card?
m: Cash, here you go
o: thanks, have a nice day
m: you too
在询问处询问路线
m: i'd like to go to Granville island, can you tell me how to get there?
o: Take the blue line, heading towards 开往Water Street and get off on GranVille Street, walk out of Exit 2, you will see a bus stop, take bus 99 heading towards Oak Street and get off at Granville island bus stop
m: about how long is the bus ride?
o: about 15 minutes
m: ok, thank you for your help
o: you're welcome, have a nice day, Bye~