流利美国口语1.4
Unit1 Part4 Invitations 邀 请
Dialogue 1
A: I'm sorry, but I have to cancel our luncheon appointment.
B: I'm sorry to hear that.
A: I have pressing business to attend to.
B: No problem. We'll make it later in the month.
Dialogue 2
A: If you're free, how about lunch?
B: When did you have in mind?
A: I was thinking about Thursday.
B: That will be fine with me.
Dialogue 3
A: When can we expect you for dinner? Can you come tonight?
B: Not tonight. I promised to go to the cinema with my sister.
A: Well, how about Saturday then?
B: That sounds good.
A: OK. We'll be delighted to have you.
B: I'll be there. You're still a fabulous cook, aren't you?
A: That'll be for you to decide. I've got a new dish.
B: I'm ready. I think I'll be the first on Saturday.
Dialogue 4
A: This lunch is on me today,
B: I think you got it last time.
A: It's my pleasure.
B: Well, shall we split the check?
A: Why don't you let me pick it up?
B: Oh, that's not necessary.
Exercise
1. We'd be very honored if you come to our wedding ceremony.
2. I would like to invite you to attend our graduation ceremony.
3. I'm very sorry，but can we make it another time?
4. Are you free this evening? I want to pay you a visit.
5. I really can't thank you enough for the invitation.
6. Let's go Dutch.
7. It's my treat.
8. I'll pick up the check.
9. It's a deal.
10. Today is not convenient for me, let's make it later.
11. Fabulous, I will surely make it.
12. Am I honored to invite you to dine out tonight?
13. He is fond of suspenseful movies.
14. I have something important to attend to.
15. After breaking up with the girl, he has her in mind all the time.
