八年级英语口语资料

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经过老师们的精心编写，精挑细选，八年级英语口语（《欢乐口语秀》中级版）终于跟大家见面了。

本书的内容均采自我们身边的现实生活，很实用，内容比较丰富，也很有意思，你可以选择自己喜欢的词组和惯用句挑着读，也可以逐页逐句的按部就班地读，无论哪种学习方式你都会学到与外国人实际会话一样的地道的英语表达。

Let’s make it together!

让我们在快乐中享受英语口语的无穷魅力吧！跟老师一起喊掉你的羞愧，喊掉你的懒惰。喊出你的自信与自尊，喊出你的漂亮英文。做一个国际化的中国人。

Lesson 1 Ability 能力

1.Can you ride a bike?

2. Will you be able to finish your work by noon.

3. Are you capable of painting beautiful pictures?

4. I can do it.

5. I know how to operate a computer.

6. It's not too difficult to climb up the tree.

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7. I'm not too bad at telling stories.

8. I feel able to swim across the river.

9. I'm able to recite all Shakespeare's sonnets.

10. I'm afraid I can't cope with those troubles.

Dialogue 1

M: How many laguages can you speak?

W: I can speak French and German.

M: How well can you speak them?

W: I can speak German quite well, but I can't speak French very well. M: Can you help me to translate these sentences into German now? W: No, but I'll be able to tomorrow.

Dialogue 2

W: Can you speak English?

M: Yes I can. I speak it very well.

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W: Where did you learn it?

M: I lived in England when I was a child.

W: What else can you speak?

M: Well, I know a little Italian.

Dialogue 3

M: Most of our customers are foreigners. How many foreign languages can you speak, Elizabeth?

W: Two. French and Spanish.

M: And how well can you speak them?

W: Well, French was my best subject at school. I can read and write it pretty well.

M: And how about your Spanish?

W: Well, it's not as good as my French. I can speak it reasonably well, but my written Spanish isn't very good.

M: I see. Well, we have a lot of Spanish customers, but you wouldn't need to write any Spanish here.

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W: In that case, I'm fit for the position I think.

M: Jane and Sally are friends. They are both married and they are very proud of their husbands. One day, they met each other and they started talking about their husbands. According to Jane, her husband is big and strong and handsome. He is also very much of a sportsman. He can swim and ski, and he can play several ball games such as football, rugby and cricket. Sally's husband, however, seems to be just the opposite. He is physically neither big nor strong, but he excels in intelligence. He is good at languages and can speak six languages, including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, and Japanese. Besides, he is much of a family man. He can cook, sew, and iron. Indeed, as Sally puts it, he is a good husband

Lesson 2 Advice 建议

1. Could you give me some advice on how to make up for the time I've lost?

2. I like your advice about my research.

3. What would you advice?

4. What would you do if you were in my shoes?

5. I would appreciate your advice.

6. I think you should go on a diet.

7. It might be a good idea if you got a part-time job.

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8. I advise you to see a doctor.

9. I advise you not to look down upon him.

10. I don't think you should keep silent.

Dialogue 1

M: I don't know how to adjust my life. Would you give me a piece of advice?

W: You look a bit pale, don't you?

M: Yes, I can't sleep well every night.

W: You should get plenty of sleep.

M: I drink a lot of wine.

W: If I were you, I wouldn't drink too much.

M: I often feel so tired.

W: You better do some exercise every morning.

M: I sometimes find the shadow of death in front of me.

W: Why do you worry about your future? You're very young, and you'll make great

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contribution to the world. I hope you take my advice.

Dialogue 2

M: Hi, Joe, how are you?

W: Terrible.

M: What's wrong?

W: Someone robbed my apartment last week. The robber took $550.

M: Oh, no! Did you call the police?

W: No.

M: Why not?

W: My English isn't very good. I didn't know what to say to them.

M: I'm going to give you some advice, Jone. If this happens again, you should call the police immediately. You should try to remember everything. You should explain everything to the police.

Dialogue 3

W: I'm afraid I've had a terrible row with my boss. What shall I do?

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M: I think you'd better apologize.

W: Oh, but I can't. It wasn't my fault.

M: Maybe not, but I advice you to say it was your fault.

Dialogue 4

M1: You're going to get into a lot of trouble if you do that.

W: What makes you say that?

M2: I don't see anything wrong with what we're doing!

M1:That's just the problem. In these kind of things, the trouble doesn't always appear at first.

W: But everything has been so easy.

M2: Everything has gone as smooth as clockwork. Just like we planned!

M1:That may be true, but if you were to do it, you would have trouble on the horizon.

M2:You always say that.

W: Yeah, you never look at the positive side of things.

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M1: Okay. Have it your way, but don't say I didn't warn you.

Dialogue 5

W: Are you feeling better today, Bill?

M: Well, it's hard to say. I cough a lot in the evening.

W: You'd better give up smoking. It's bad for your health.

M: You're right, but you know, it's hard to give up an old habit.

W: But you should make up your mind first.

M: You know, I often have to work till late at night. I need something to keep me awake.

W: Why don't you go to bed and get up early? You'll have the same time for work.

M: Thank you for your advice! I'll try it.

Dialogue 6

W: I can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job.

M: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying.

W: But I don't even know what to study.

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M: If I had chance again, I'd major in English. You're good at language.

W: That's what my parents want me to do.

M: You should take their advice. They know what's best for you.

W: But my friends will have jobs and lots of fun, while I spend all my time doing reading and writing.

M: But if you go to university, you'll still have time for fun.

W: Hum, what you say make sense. But you know, I still have to ask my parents for pocket money, and I hate to do so at this age.

M: And if you try to find a part-time job, you'll have some money too.

W: You're right. Thank you for the advice.

W: Most Americans don't like to get advice from members of their families. When they need advice, they don't usually ask people they know. Instead, many Americans write letters to newspapers and magazines, which give advice on many different subjects, including family problems, sex, the use of language, health, cooking, children care, cloth, and how to buy a house or a car. Two of the most famous writers of advice are women without special training for this kind of work. Experience is their preparation for giving advice. There's one writer who has not lived long enough to have much experience. She is a girl who started writing advice for newspaper readers at the age of ten. Her advice to young readers now appears regularly in the column called \"Dear Angel”.

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Lesson 3 Agreement and disagreement. 同意和分歧

1. Don't you agree?

2. Can I ask if you agree with his argument?

3. I wonder if you would agree money doesn't mean happiness.

4. You don't disagree, do you?

5. I absolutely agree.

6. I suppose so.

7. Oh, I agree entirely.

8. I agree in principle, but our emotions exist anyway.

9. I don't think so.

10. I think you're absolutely wrong.

Dialogue 1

W: What do you think of the new television channel? Aren't the programs awful?

M: I quite agree with you. They are terrible. They are complete waste of time, but my wife

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disagrees with me.

W: Actually, what bothers me is the violence. There are far too many detective and police shows.

M: I couldn't agree with you more. There aren't enough educational programs, and even the news shows are not well done.

W: You are absolutely right. They are too brief. They don't tell you anything.

Dialogue 2

M: What a great weekend that was!

W: My feeling's exactly.

M: I really enjoy the beach in the summer.

W: I couldn't agree with you more.

M: We should come here more often.

W: You are absolutely right.

M: I'd like to come back next weekend.

W: That's exactly the way I feel.

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Dialogue 3

M: China will finally become a superpower in my opinion. What do you think?

W: I'm afraid I can't agree with you. Chinese leaders have already said China will never be a superpower.

M: But things will change, you know.

W: Other countries may, but I don't believe China will.

M: My colleague thinks the government should give all the students a weekly wage. I'm not sure I agree with him. Some students would want to be students for the whole of their life; however, my colleague doesn't think so. He said that he doesn't mean a high wage, just an allowance. I don't think it would be a good idea. I think it would be better for the government to give students an interest free loan. That's what they do in Sweden. Then my colleague agrees with me. He thinks it sounds like quite a good idea. The students can pay it back in ten years.

Lesson 4 annoyance 惹人发怒

1. Don't talk to me about that fellow.

2. 2.His indifferent irritates me.

3.I really hate being kept waiting.

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4.Impossible !That is too much.

5.Isn't that annoying?

6.It makes me sick the way they laugh.

7.That's a bore.

8.Yack, my luck.

9.Oh,damn.

10.What a fool!

Dialogue

1.Flight BE-407 to Paris is delayed. Will passengers please wait in the lounge?

Oh, how annoying!

The time of departure will be announced as soon as possible.

What a nuisance!

I'm always annoyed at the delay.

It really makes me mad.

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2.I'm very annoyed at your disobedience.

But mum ,I didn't mess it up.

You should have asked for my opinion before you did it.

Sorry, mum. I won't do it again.

You'd better remember your promise.

3.Mr. smith is really a thorough drag.

What is it?

He's endless talking about stocks almost bores me to death.

Don't you like to know anything about stocks?

I'm not at all keen on this subject.

4.Bob, put on your shoes, your feet are really smelly.

No foot gives out scent.

But don't forget you are in a cafe.

Never mind, the odour of my feet will quicken their eating speed.

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I simply can't bear your barbaric behavior.

Don’t pretend your are a good God.

You should feel shameful for your behavior.

I've never experienced such a kind of feeling.

I'm really sick of you.

5.Did you hear about Henry?

No. What happened?

He's really upset. He didn't get accepted to any of the colleges he really wanted to go to.

Why not? His grades were so good.

I think his applications were received too late for the fall semester.

6.What do your think you are doing？

I'm just getting myself some milk.

How dare you! You've no right to help yourself. I’ll have none left for the morning.

7.You don't seem to like Beijing opera very much.

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To tell you the truth, it really turns me off.

Same feeling here.

To me, it's just like listening to a language completely unkown.

A doctor who worked in a village was very annoyed because many people used to stop him in the street and ask for his advice. In this way ,he was never paid for his services, and he never managed to earn much money. He made up his mind to put an end to this .One day, he was stopped by a young man who said to him , “Oh, doctor, I am so glad to see you. I’ve got a severe pain in my left side.” The doctor pretended to be interested and said, “Shut your eyes and stick your tongue out of your mouth.” Then he went away, leaving the man standing in the street with his tongue hanging out…and a large crowd of people laughing at him.

Lesson 5 Apology 道歉

1.Excuse me for my smoking here.

2.I just don't know what to say.

3.I'am sorry for what I have said to you.

4.I really feel bad about that.

5.I do apologize about that.

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6.I do beg your pardon for the mess I've made.

7.I quite understand.

8.It doesn't matter at all.

9.Never mind about that.

10.Please don't worry.

Dialogue 1

W: You didn't ring me last night. You said you would.

M: I'm sorry to have made you disappointed.

W: That's all right. But why were you so rude to me at lunch.

M: Was I? Sorry, I didn't mean to be. I do apologize.

W: And why are you yarning now? Are you bored?

M: Forgive me darling. I'm very tired.

Dialogue 2

N: Hi, Jeny. Are still working?

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J: Hi, Nacy. Come in please. I'm just putting away on my books.

N: So, you are leaving, aren't you?

J: yes, I'm going to take a holiday tomorrow.

N: How nice! I can see you are busying packing. I'm sorry to interrupt you.

J: That's all right. I'm almost finished. Do you need my help?

N: Yes , could you please go over this for me? and see if there is any mistake in it?

J: Oh . all right I'll read it soon.

N: Excuse me for taking your time.

J: It's nothing Nacy.

Dialogue 3

M: what? How could you forget to reserve the concert tickets?

W: I'm sorry. I forget all about it.

M: How could you? I reminded you just this morning.

W: It's leap my mind. I really feel terrible about it.

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M:I have been looking forward to this performance all month.

W: I'm really sorry I let you down. I'll make it up to you somehow.

M: Dear Mr, Mury Bark. I'm Ranlods and I'm writing to you ragarding my behaviour the other day. I know that my actions are unprofessional, and I'm really sorry about that incident. I really accept my mistake, and I want to tell all of you that my actions are like an uneducated person. A lot of you are mad of me ,because of the way I react against one of the member's suggestion to me. But I like to ask an apology to him also and everyone else. If you can still pass this it will be a big help for asking a apology to everyone. Thank you very much. I'm really sorry about it.

Lesson 6 Believe and disbelieve 你相信吗？

1.I can easily believe it.

2.I don't doubt your words.

3.I think what you said is true.

4.I'am convinced of his honesty.

5.I'll take your word for it.

6.I have complete faith in what he said.

7.Did you really?

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8.I know better than that.

9.It can't be true.

10.You can't be serious.

Dialogue 1

M: Have you heard about Alice and David?

M: No, have they had another fight?

M: No , they've got engaged.

W: You must be joking. Those two?

M: Well, my dear, I didn't believe it either. But I got it straight form the horse's mouth. David called me this morning.

W: So when did this all happen?

M: Last weekend ,while they were on their sik trip.

W: Well, I believe it now, and when are they are getting married?

M: Next June.

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W:I can hardly believe it.

Dialogue 2

W: We scored six goals.

M:I don't believe it.

W: And I scored three of them.

M: You are not serious.

W: We had extra time of course.

M:I can believe that.

Dialogue 3

M: Have you heard about Paul?

W: No, what?

M: He's got a promotion.

W: You're kidding.

M: No, they made him vice-president in charge of sales.

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W: Oh, I don't believe it. He's only been with the company for two years.

M: Well, it's true. The board met last Friday and they chose Paul.

W: Well, good for him.

When I was told that Frank was getting married, I could hardly believe my ears. Because Frank was so satisfied with his free single life that he didn't want to be committed to anyone. So my first response to the news was 'is he really? 'But later I was convinced by their romance. Frank met his fiancee on a holiday in Spain. They fell in love almost at the first sight. But the girl was relaxed and independent as he was, therefore, it took quite a while for their relationship to reach that place. If it hadn't been for their story ,I wouldn't have believe love at first sight.

Lesson 7 Cause 理由借口

1. They failed to go outing because of the weather.

2. He was late that’s a result of the snow.

3. The damage resulted from the fire.

4. I was in the bus with a result that I didn’t hear the telephone.

5. The new computer has more memory and is therefore faster than the old one.

6. We stayed at home because it rained.

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7. Why didn’t you stop him?

8. Everybody likes him as he’s kind and honest.

9. Since you insist, I must go.

10. I can not see anything for the fog.

Dialogue 1

Why didn’t you call me last night?

Because I went out.

Why didn’t you call me from a CallBox?

I didn’t have any change.

Tell me why you didn’t come to see me tonight then.I don’t like all your questions. That’s why.

Dialogue 2

It’s over.

What is over?

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Our relationship. I mean my friend and I…

Any reasons?

The cause is another boy.

Oh, that’s too bad.

Dialogue 3

John, I ’m sorry, the air tickets for the International Day are sold out.

Really? I didn’t expect that.

It’s possible because everyone wants to travel during the holiday weekend.

I should have booked the tickets in advance.

Take it easy. I’ll like you know if anyone decides to cancel his reservation.

That’s all right. Maybe I’ll change my plan. Thank you all the same.

Well, I think that these problems of teenagers getting into troubles with a law is mainly caused by unemployment. You see, because of the high level of the unemployment, so many teenagers nowadays leave school and find that they have no choice of getting a job. And this obviously makes them feel bored and frustrated. And other result of this, they’re much likely to get drunk and so on. Another thing of cause is that you get groups of unemployed

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teenagers wondering around streets with nothing to do which can easily lead to trouble of one sort or another.

Lesson 8 Certainty and uncertainty 确定性

1.Are you certain about that?

2.Were you quite sure about your success?

3.Really?

4.I suppose you have no doubt about that.

5.I've no doubt of your ability.

6.I bet they've got lost.

7.I'm quite convinced things will improve.

8.It's hard to tell.

9.That's my conviction.

10.I can't decide when to start.

Dialogue 1

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w:9:20pm,I couldn't say. I can't remember.

M: Are you sure you can't remember?

W: I'm absolutely certain.

M: Were you in or out? Can you remember that?

W: I'm not quite positive. I think I went out at about half pass nine.

M: Did you see anyone come into the block flats?

W: No, I didn't.

M: Sure?

W: Quite sure.

Dialogue 2

W: Are you sure this is the right restaurant?

M: Positive.

W: You don't think you could be wrong?

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M: I'm absolutely sure I'm right.

W:I don't know. It looks a little wrong down.

M: This is right. There is no doubt to my mind.

W: You're hundred percent sure you want to eat here?

M: Check and double check.

Dialogue 3

M: Do you think they two will get married?

W: Yeah, you can count on it.

M:I think so. Yes, they get along so well.

W:I like him. He's good for her.

M: You're right. He sure is.

If your are a teacher, are your sure that the student with good greads will be a successful person in the future? And are you sure that slow student will be also slow in his whole life? I'm not sure about it. Absolutely not. I had a student in all the teacher's agreed that he was absolutely the slowest student we have ever had. He sopkes slowly, moves slowly and row slowly. We suspected that he thought slowly, but he could proud add the type of daughter to

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his name in six years. So I believe one sentence forever-If at first you don't succeed it try, try again.Yes, I'm sure about this. You may also remember it.

Lesson 9 Comparison比较和对比

1. A car journey is as fast as a train journey.

2. His achievements are comparable with the best.

3. I generally find flying more interesting than going by sea.

4. If you compare wood and plastics, the latter is lighter.

5. It’s a bit slower.

6. It’s much more convenient.

7. On the whole, Jack is the cleverest.

8. By in large, its quality is the best.

9. Rupee is less valuable than diamond.

10. Your voice is incomparably more attractive than hers.

Dialogue 1

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W: Um, which of them is the better typist?

M: Well, Mary types faster than Jones. But I think Jones types more carefully.

W: Is there any difference in their short hand?

M: Jones can certainly take down letter more quickly, but Mary’s short hand is the best in her class.

W: How about languages?

M: Both of them speak excellent French. But I think Mary speaks German more fluently than Jones does.

W: Um. That doesn’t really matter. Because we have more French visitors than German.

Dialogue 2

M: 15 hours overtime? That can’t be right.

W: It is. You see, I work harder than you do, George.

M: Rubbish! You don’t work harder than me. I work faster than you.

W: Well, perhaps I’m a bit slower, but I think I do my job better.

M: Ah, you don’t know anything about my work.

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Dialogue 3

M: All right. But these are black and I don’t like black shoes. They’re dull.

W: Well, black is a better color than pink. Pink’s for girls.

M: Then why are you wearing black shoes?

W: Because…oh, all right. You win. Let’s pay for them and go.

M: Hey, thanks, mum.

My father is one of the greatest men in the world. He is as strong as an ox. He can climb the highest mountains; he can swim the widest rivers. He is as brave as a bull, too. He can ride the wildest horses and catch the most dangerous criminals. He is the best story teller in town. He knows everything. My father is as busy as a bee at work. His boss says nobody works harder than my father. At home, my father is as quiet as a mouse. My mother says my father is as stubborn as a mill. Sometimes she says he is as sloppy as a pig, too. I don’t understand what she means by that. He takes out the trash every time she tells him to.

Lesson 10 Complaint抱怨埋怨

1. Could you hurry up the bus?

2. Do you think you could turn your TV down a bit?

3. I’m afraid I have a complaint to make.

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4. I’m afraid, sir, it just isn’t good enough.

5. He just won’t do.

6. Well, this is most unsatisfactory.

7. Would you please not make so much noise?

8. It’s always the case.

9. You’ve got to do something about it.

10. I really do object to your wasting our precious time here.

Dialogue 1

W: Could I see the manager please? I have a complaint to make.

M: Yes, I’m the manager here. What can I do for you, Madam?

W: Did you have the room checked before we move in?

M: Which room are you in?

W: 1808. The toilet doesn’t work properly; the water doesn’t run in the shower.

M: I’m awfully sorry to hear that. I’ll turn to it right away.

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(After checking)

M: I do apologize. We’ll change your room to 2002.

W: That’s not bad. Thanks for your help.

M: It’s my pleasure, Madam.

Dialogue 2

M: Excuse me.

W: Yes, sir. Can I help you?

M: Um, this steak, I asked for to be medium rare.

W: Medium rare, that’s right, sir. I remember your order.

M: Well, I’m afraid it isn’t. It’s a bit too well done and rather tough. Would you mind changing?

W: If it is not to your satisfaction, I’ll certainly bring you another. But I’m afraid you may have to wait for a few minutes.

M: Yes, that’s all right. Thank you very much.

Dialogue 3

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W: Look! I bought these shoes only three weeks ago and there is a hole in them already.

M: If that happen to me, I’ll take them back to the shop.

W: I did. But they said they won’t change them.

M: That’s terrible. But if they wouldn’t change them, I know what I would do.

I have no complaint at all. But the world is a little bit tough to me. I was born in a poor family with 6 elder sisters and 2 little brothers. I didn’t receive any good education, and you could imagine what my husband’s education is like. He usually calls rude names to me and I choose to pretend to be deaf. Our daughter, she is really a little lovely thing. But she is always crying and looks as if to say, ‘go away, I don’t like you.’ I am a woman, a small woman. It is universally acknowledged that I have no complaint at all.

Lesson 11 Congratulation 贺喜祝贺

1. Congratulations!

2. Many many congratulations on your marriage.

3. It was great to hear you’ve got a good job.

4. Well done, Collin.

5. Allow me to offer my heartiest congratulations.

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6. I must congratulate you.

7. I’d like to be the first to congratulate you.

8. Let me congratulate you.

9. May I congratulate you?

10. Please accept my heartiest congratulation.

Dialogue 1

M: How are you, Sue?

W: Pretty good. I’ve just had my new poems published.M: Congratulations on your success.

W: Thank you.

M: And how’s your brother?

W: He is fine.

M: He’s going to be sent to Britain to study, really?

W: Yes. He’s already got the passport and visa.

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M: Fantastic! Please send him my congratulations.

W: Thank you. He’s very lucky indeed.

Dialogue 2

W: David, I’m going to China.

M: Really? How do you get the chance?

W: You know. I took part in the Chinese contest. I was the best and they gave me this reward. I don’t have to pay for my trip.

M: Congratulations. How lucky you are!

W: Thank you. I’m leaving tomorrow morning.

M: I’m sure you’ll enjoy the trip. China is such a beautiful country.

W: I’m sure I will.

M: Have a nice journey, Lily.

W: Thank you, David.

Dialogue 3

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M: I passed history test.

W: Really? That’s marvelous!

M: And then you’re old man won’t be beaten this time.

W: I’ve made up my mind not to be beaten again.

Good evening. It gives me great pleasure to introduce our nurse of the year, Miss Helen Taylor. Miss Taylor, hearty congratulations on your success. I’m very happy for you. You’ve been awarded this prize as a result of recommendations from your seeing your officers, your colleagues, and parents of the children. Here are some of their recommendations, efficient but patient, helpful and happy, strict but caring, humor and interested. These are the greatest recommendations any nurse could receive. Let me congratulate you again.

Lesson 12 Decision 决定决心

1. I am quite decided.

2. I’m decided against selling a house.

3. I’ve made up my mind not to change my plan.

4. I’ve set my mind on the plan.

5. Nothing can stop me from carrying out my plan.

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6. They’re settled where to camp.

7. We’ve fixed on starting tomorrow.

8. I’m determined to pay him $100.

9. I’ve made a decision to resign.

10. We’ve arrived at a decision now.

Dialogue 1

W: Is there anything wrong?

M: I’m worried about my daughter. She can’t decide about college.

W: Don’t worry. That’s just a part of being a teenager.

M: I don’t mind that. But she disagrees with me about everything.

W: You should encourage her to make up her mind by herself. You shouldn’t affect her decision.

M: But I just want to give her some tips.

W: Oh, she can make her own decisions.

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M: I guess you are right.

W: Believe me. Everything will be ok.

M: I hope so.

Dialogue 2

W: I’m sorry, dad. But you can’t do that. It’s for me to decide.

M: Oh, I see. You’ve already decided, have you? Now, you listen to me, you’re only 19.

W: I didn’t say I’d already decided, dad. I said it was for me to decide. There is a difference.

M: Oh. So you think you can just do whatever you want, do you?

W: I didn’t say that either. I was hoping we could discuss the matter together. I want your advice but I don’t want you to tell me what to do. I’ve got to make decisions for myself, dad.

Dialogue 3

M: I’ve decided to go to the cinema alone this evening.

W: What has caused you to make such a decision? Didn’t you used to go with Helen?

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M: Helen is nice but she talks a lot.

W: Oh. That’s really annoying when seeing a film.

M: It sure is.

Anthony was a poor Irish man with a large family. And one morning, waking up very early from cold and hunger, he decided to go shooting in the wood near his cottage. The wood belonged to a rich gentleman and Anthony had no right to go there. But in it there were some rabbits and flocks of birds that were good to eat, and Anthony determined to take the risk. Suddenly he saw the owner with a group of friends coming towards him in the wood. With a quick decision, Anthony walked boldly up to the company and greeted them.

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