交际英语热门话题一 unit6
Unit 6
Chat
Conversation 1
A : What's the bonus like at your company ?
B : Well , it's OK , I suppose . We get about the equivalent of six months' salary .
A : Six months' salary ? Are you serious ? That's incredible!
B : Maybe. But you'd be amazed at how little's left after the credit companies have deducted their share from my account .
A : Hey , I know what that's like . I bought a BMW on my Visa card . Now the payments really hurt .
B : Well, you're lucky that you're still able to make your payments . I missed a credit payment last month . Now my bank account's overdrawn , and the company is threatening to take back my purchases.
A : What did you buy ?
B : A new home health monitor .
A : Health Monitor?I read an article about that racket . They're overpriced to begin with ! Listen : if I were you , I'd let them take back their monitor and spend my money on something more practical .
B : You're kidding !
A : No joke!
B : That's something else ! Maybe I'll return it to them .
Conversation 2
A :Did you bring some lunch with you ?
B : Yes , I packed it myself .
A : Wow, that looks beautiful.
B : It's my “health-conscious” lunch , good for my health and beauty .
A : I might try it myself .
Conversation 3
A : Hey , did you hear the news ?
B : No , what's up ?
A : Miss Yang is dating the manager who's married .
B : You're joking !
A : No joke ! That's why she hasn't married yet .
Conversation 4
A : I think he won't remember White Day .
B : Silly , you should make sure he does .
A : Uh-huh. How about you ?
B : He’s buying me a handbag, and then dinner at a gorgeous restaurant.
A : You got a big return for a small gift.
Conversation 5
A : It’s said that Mrs.Smith will be appointed as our head.
B : I'd rather quit my job .
A : Mrs.Smith has gotten many excellent achievements , she is qualified for it .
B : I admire her achievements , but that doesn't mean that I'd like to vote for her .
A : To me , that's the last straw.
B : Mrs.Smith is like a robot , she doesn't give us any slack .
A : Just because of this , you got a prize last month .
B : It's undervalued .
Conversation 6
A : Does Shanghai rain a lot in summer there ?
B : Oh yes !Sometimes it rains very heavily . How about here in Beijing?
A : There's a lot of rain in summer. But it seldom rains in Autumn.
B : I feet it's rather dry here .
A : That's true . Many people from the south don't like the weather here .
B : Are you from the south?
A : No , I'm from the north . I was born in Beijing , actually .
B : I see , So this is your hometown .
A : That's tight .
Conversation 7
A: Well , wouldn't you know it ?
B : Know what ? Aren't you going to tell me ?
A : According to the newspaper , Sally has quit her job .
B : Why was she working anyway ? She's rich .
A : She wanted something to do , I guess .
B : With all that money , she ought to have people working for her.
