一.结束谈话Ending a conversation
AWell, I’d better get back to work. I’ve got a ton of stuff on my desk!
噢，我得回去干活了，我桌上压成吨的活了!
BMe too. I’ll see you after work, huh?
我也一样。下班见，如何?
AYeah, definitely. I was hoping to catch a ride with you.
行，一定。我还想搭你的车呢。
BSure. Meet me at five.
没问题。五点见。
二.谈论客户服务部的新经理
AHave you met the new manager in customer service?
你跟客户服务部的新经理见过面了吗?
BNo, I haven’t gotten over there in a few weeks. How is he?
没有。我有好几个星期没有到那去了。他怎么样?
AShe. She seems to be doing a pretty good job. Of course, anything would be better than that last guy!
她是女的。看来做得不错。当然，任何人都比原来那个家伙强。
BYou said it! I can't believe he lasted as long as he did.
太对了。我简直不敢相信他居然呆了那么久。
三.谈论新生儿
AHi, Sally! You are talking to the proud father of a new baby girl!
嗨，莎利!你正和一个刚得了个女儿的得意的爸爸说话呢!
BCongratulations, Bob! That’s great news, what’s her name?
祝贺你，鲍博!真是好消息!她叫什么名字?
AWe’ve named her Alice after my wife’s grandmother.
我们给她起名叫爱丽丝，用我太太祖母的名字。
BThat’s a pretty name. Give your wife my best!
漂亮的名字。替我问候你的太太。