四、各類活動(Activities)
1. 約會(Date)
約會是人們日常交際中重要的活動。當我們需要和別人一起參加某項活動，或拜訪他人，就應當征求別人的意見，提前約定：
Would Dr. Norman be able to see me at nine sharp tonight?(今天晚上九點諾曼爾醫(yī)生有時間見我嗎?)
Alice, do you happen to be free this afternoon?(愛麗絲，你今天下午有空嗎?)
I was wondering if you were doing anything on Saturday evening? (星期六晚上您是否有空?)
How about going on a hike tomorrow? (去踏青，好嗎?)
Should I make an appointment with you for the next few days?(以后幾天我還需要和你預約嗎?)
對別人的邀請，我們應該先表示感謝，然后表明我們的態(tài)度，接受或者不接受。如果我們不能接受，就應向對方委婉表明緣故，并感謝對方的好意。
在英語中，我們可以經(jīng)常這樣說：
Oh, surely I can, I'd really appreciate it。(哦，當然可以，我非常樂意!)
That's settled then。(就這么定了。)
I'd love to, but I.。.(我很想去，但是……)
我們也可以從下面的對話中體會：
A: Good morning. Doctor Croat's office. Can I help you?
B: I'd like to make an appointment to see the dentist.
A: Let me see. I can arrange for you to see the doctor in a week.
B: Can't I see him tomorrow?
A: I'm afraid you can't. The dentist is very busy these days.
2. 觀光和旅游 (Visit and tour)
此類對話多為介紹性或喜好類內容，如介紹一個景點的特色、對某件紀念品的喜好等。其中涉及的內容較多，考核范圍較廣。
We've arranged for to visit the Terra?cotta Warriors. (我們?yōu)槟惆才帕藚⒂^兵馬俑。)
The exhibits are a feast for eyes。(這些展品使我大開眼界。)
I'm impressed by this piece of work。(這些作品給我印象頗深。)
Please give me some of your tourist brochures。(請給我一些你們的旅游資料。)
Would you please tell me some of the attractions here。(可否介紹我一些這兒的名勝?)
Is it worthwhile to see the ancient city?(此古城很值一看嗎?)
What time do we depart?(我們什么時候出發(fā)?)
Show your admission tickets, please!(請出示門票。)
請體會下面的對話：
A: Oh, darling. Our vacation's coming tomorrow.
B: Yeah, It's just wonderful! So, do you have any plan for it?
A: Umm, how about take a trip to Hawaii?
B: Hawaii's too hot for us to bear, my dear.
A: Then, how about go to Hong Kong?
B: How can you think about that? There is nothing interesting in Hong Kong!
A: But, but... where do you really like to go?
B: Beijing, my little sweetheart. Do you know why?
A: I got it. Because it's so near to our home.
3. 商業(yè)往來(Business)
商業(yè)往來是少見的一個特定場合，其詞匯需要牢記，固定搭配如 cut down, go up 要熟
悉。同時，商業(yè)往來多是很正式的談判，要注意說話者的語氣，以求更好地應付。
Please have a look at these samples!(請看樣品。)
We have the widest selections in the whole city。(我們擁有這整個城市最齊全的貨品。)
Our prices are the most reasonable。(我們的價格是最合理的。)
How much have they gone up?(上漲了多少?)
We can offer you better discount terms。(我們可以向你提供更為合理的折扣。)
I've come to talk about the feasibility of a joint venture。 (我來是為了商談合資經(jīng)營的可能性。)
We can cut down the price for you, how about two percent?(我們可以給你減價百分之二，怎么樣?)
After signing the contract, let's have a drink to celebrate the successful cooperation。(簽完合同后，讓我們喝一杯以慶祝我們的合作愉快。)
It's a pleasure to do business with you. (和你做生意非常愉快。)
請體會下面的對話：
A: Ok, here we're seated for our business. Where is your sample?
B: Here you are. You see that we can offer a wider selection than any others.
A: Maybe you are right, but the prices here seem a little unreasonable.
B: We have to increase our prices, you know, because of the depression of oil market.
A: Really?
B: Sure,...and surely we can still cut down the price for you, our old trade partner. Two percent, is it OK?
A: It sounds much better this time. Ohm, OK, it's done.
B: It's done. And I must say that it's a great pleasure to do business with you。
So, how about have a drink?
A: To celebrate the successful cooperation? Interesting. Ok, let's go.
