交际英语热门话题一 unit9
Unit 9
Consultation
Conversation 1
A : Peter, why don't you go outside and play basketball with your friends?
B : No , Mum, I'd rather stay inside .
A : I just can't understand why you want to stay at home . It is such a wonderful day today .
B : I prefer staying at home and watching TV.
A : Didn't you just finish watching a basketball game on TV?
B : Yes , but a football game is next .
A : Oh, Peter . You really should go and play ball yourself rather than watching games .
B : I just enjoy watching games .
A : You really shouldn't watch so much television.
Conversation 2
A : What's the problem? You don't look happy.
B : I failed my oral test .
A : How come ?
B : I'm not practicing enough.
A : Why don't you go to the English corner to talk to your classmates in English quite often ?
B : When I talk to Chinese, I always want to speak Chinese.
A : You should always keep in mind : the more you practice , the better English you can speak.
Conversation 3
A : You're going to Shanghai tomorrow , are you ?
B : That's right . Do you think it'll be cold?
A : It might be. You'd better take a heavy sweater with you . The nights are usually quite cold at this time of year.
B : Do you think I'll need a cotton coat?
A : Not for now, I think , But I believe there'll be rain, so take your raincoat with you.
Conversation 4
A : What would you like to be in the future ?
B : A teacher.
A : But if I were you , I would be a singer . You've got such a beautiful voice .
B : I wouldn't like to be a singer , but I'd like to become a music teacher to teach children to sing , That dream developed in my mind when I was a child .
A : Are you sure about that ?
B : I'm quite sure. I've always loved working with children.
Conversation 5
A : Betty , would you please read this letter of application I've just written? I'd like to have your opinion .
B : I'd be glad to tell you what I think .
A : Good !I'm interested in your advice .
B : If I were you , I would change the beginning . You should write about your education first because we like to judge a man by his abilities.
A : Good idea, Betty . What would you think about the second part ?
B : I think it's too short . You'd better say something about your work experience.
A : You're right , I'll change it . How about the last part?
B : Very good . But you should talk about your family , too .
A : I agree . I appreciate your helping me .
Conversation 6
A : I'd like to have your opinion on my essay .
B : I'd be glad to tell you what I think .
A : What do you think about the second part?
B : I think it's too short.
A : You are right . I'll change it .
Conversation 7
A : Do you want a cigarette?
B : No , thank you . I've given up , you know .
A : You don't mind if I have one.
B : Well, all tight . But you know , smoking does do harm to your health.
A : Yes , you are right .
B : Why don't you try and give it up?
A : I've tried to give up smoking several times , but it's no use .
