How do you like your steak cooked

1.

How do you like your steak cooked?

你的牛排要几分熟

?

2.

1. How do you like your steak cooked?

你的牛排要几分熟

?

通常点牛排

,

或是在高级一点的餐厅点牛肉汉堡

,

服务生都会这样问你

,

How

do

you

like it cooked?

回答的方式

,

全熟是

well done,

七分熟

: medium well,

五分熟

: medium,

四分熟

: medium rare,

三分熟

: rare.

你摸摸自己头上的各部位就知 道你的牛排等一下煮出来是什么样子

,

well-done

就是

头顶

,

硬梆梆的

,

medium

well

就是额头

,

稍微有点弹性

.

medium

是鼻头

,

软软的

.

rare

是下巴最柔软的部分

.

我觉得这个分法蛮实用的

,

跟各位分享一下

.

2. How do you like you egg cooked?

3.

3. Did you burn it?

你把它烤焦了吗

?

.

这时如果你看到你的室友一脸无辜地站在你面前

,

你就可以问他

,

Did

you

burn

something?

4. Can I have some more bread?

能再多给我点面包吗

?

美国餐厅中的面包吃完了可以一直拿不用钱

,

所以吃不饱时就尽量吃面包吧

!

另外

提醒一点

,

国内说的土司面包在美国就叫

bread,

所谓的土司面包

(toast)

指的是在面包

上涂上 一层蒜泥或是奶油下去烤的面包才叫

toast

。

5. Can you give me a doggie bag?

6. Check, please.

结帐

1. Good game. Man. You took me easily.

这是一场很棒的比赛

,

你轻轻松松地击败我了

.

3. Do you want a rematch?

要不要再赛一盘

?

Rematch

字典上查到的意思是复赛

,

保持战果最重要了

.

这句话也可以简单

地说

, Do you want to play again?

但是这二者都蛮常用的

.

4. No, I smell. I need to go home and take a shower.

5. Let's call it a day.

今天就到此为止吧

.

当你打得很累不想打了

,

你就可以跟你的队友说

,

Let's call it a day!

1. He was so hard on me last night.

他昨晚对我很凶

.

2. I have a hard time with my girlfriend.

我跟我女友关系非常不好

.

You will have a hard time getting a ticket. (

你要买到票是很困难的

)

又比方说你朋友作错事

,

但他却一直不承认他自己有错

. Why do you have such

a hard time admitting it?

你要承认错误有那么困难吗

?

3. You're getting on my nerves.

4. Get off my back, I didn't sleep last night.

不要再烦我了

,

我昨

晚没睡耶

!

这句话跟上一句刚好是一对

.

比如说你一早去上班

,

老板就说你这个不

是

,

那个不是

,

工作为什么又没做完

,

这句话就可以派上用场了

!

你可以大声

地跟老板说

, Get off my back. I didn't sleep last night.

然后再来你就可

以准备收拾东西走路了

.

因为你老板可能会跟你说

,

Then

get

out

of

my

face,

I don't want to see you again.

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5. Cut me some slack! Give me some slack!

Unit 2. Part 8. At the restaurant.

Dialogue 1.

W: How about having lunch at super star restaurant?

M: I am sorry but all I can afford today are a big Mac and small coke.

W: Don’t worr

y about that, lunch is on me.

M: I can’t do that.

W: Come on. I insist.

M: Well, if you insist. Thank y

ou, but next time I’ll treat.

W: Fine, that’s a deal.

Dialogue 2.

W: Good evening. Do you have a reservation?

M: Yes, the reservation is under Lin.

W: Very good, Mr. Lin. Do you prefer smoking or non-smoking seating?

M: Non-smoking please.

W: If you follow me, I will show you to your table.

M: Thank you.

W: You are welcome. Your server will be with you right away to take you

drink water.

Dialogue 3.

M: What do you recommend?

W: We have a daily chef special of fried chicken.

M: What side dish comes with the special?

W: Aside salad and your choice of baked potato or steamed rice.

M: I will have the special with the salad and potato.

W: Anything else?

M: Yes, a glass of iced water.

Dialogue 4.

W: Could you tell me how this thing is cooked?

M: Lobster? It’s steamed and s

erved with our special sauce.

W: Is it good?

M: Sure

. It’s our most popular dish.

W:

I

think

I

will

try

some

lobster

and

give

me

some

green

salad together.

M: We have 3 dressings for salad. Which one would you like?

W: What kind do you have?

M: We have Italian and French.

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W: Make it French, please.

Dialogue 5.

W: Have you had time to look over the menu?

M: Oh, yes. I would like the beef steak.

W: How would you like your meat cooked?

M: Well done, please.

W: Would you like a side salad?

M: No, thanks.

W: Very good. I will bring your appetizer immediately.

Exercise.

1. Thi

s dish doesn’t agree with me.

2. I will bring your appetizer soon.

3. What would you like for your main course?

4.

I’ll have my steak well done.

5. I’d like

to start with a little soup.

6. I want my steak rare.

7. Let’s go dutch this time.

8. Can I order take out here?

9. Would you prefer the set course or a la carte?

10. What’s

your recommendation, waiter?

11. Waiter, could you please send up two bottles of beer?

12. What side dishes do you need?

13.

I’ve

already made a pig of myself.

14.

Let’s just have a light meal.

15. What is the special on today’s menu?

Unit 2. Part 7. Clothing.

Dialogue 1.

W: Do you think this sweater would look good on me?

M: Yes, it would. I think you would look very fashionable.

W: I think it would go well with my new jacket.

M: You are right. It would be a great match.

Dialogue 2.

W: Are you going to wear that outfit to the party?

M: I don’t think so. It is a little too formal.

W: I guess that you will really be dressing down.

M: That’s my style when I am not in the office.

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Dialogue 3.

W: Let’s go to that boutique.

M: Great. I am going to buy that blue checkered shirt made of cotton.

W: Do you always buy your clothes after rack?

M: No, some of my shirts and suits are custom-made.

Dialogue 4.

W: I love to go to fashion shows.

M: So do I. They give you some ideas about what kinds of clothes are coming into fashion and

what are going out.

W: It’s nice to see those beautiful models in gorgeous clothing.

M: But to be frank I don’t think those clothes are practical for every day wear.

Exercise.

1. Many people have endowed money in clothing to the poor children in the poverty stricken area.

2. The dogs have been given posts as general manager and models of the dog clothing in an effort

to attract buyers.

3. Everyone must be dressed up to get in.

4. Maybe I wear something classy.

5. I think I am going to dress down.

6. Did you purchase that on sale?

7. What color tie do you think goes well with this shirt?

8. Do you prefer cotton or polyester shirts?

9. Are your clothes tailor made?

10. We are not going to the fashion show.

11. Actually I think it makes you look really professional.

12. Do you think this sweater would look good on me?

13. How does this dress fit?

14. I think this shirt is too tight for me.

15. What style of clothes do you like? Casual style or formal style?

Unit 2. Part 6. Shopping.

Dialogue 1.

M: Do you see anything you like?

W: Yes, that dress looks really nice.

M: Would you like to try it on?

W:

Yes,

I

think

I’ll

do

that.

All

right

I’ll

take

this

one.

Please

wrap

it up.

M: Thanks.

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Dialogue 2.

M: Lucy. You look nice with that blouse today. It goes so well with your

skirt.

W:

Thank

you.

I

happen

to

catch

sight

of

it

yesterday

in

the

fashion

shop.

There is only one left in my size. And what’s cool is th

at it only cost

me 18 pounds.

M: Really? Did you get that on sale?

W: I sure did. There is a big sale at the store.

M: That’s great. Is the sale still go

ing on?

W: It’s going to last until Saturday.

Dialogue 3.

M: Hi, how much do you ask for it?

W: 150 RMB.

M: Don’t try to rip me off. I know wha

t this is worth. 50 RMB tops.

W: Are you kidding? It cost me more than that. 120 RMB.

M: Come on. If you don’t gi

ve me a better pri

ce I won’t buy this from

you.

W: Wait, wait. OK. 85 RMB. Final price. Take it or leave it.

M:

If

that’s

the

lowest

you

willing

to

go

I

am

leaving.

I’ll

pay

65

RMB.

Final offer.

W:

You

drive

a

hard

bargain.

I

am

losing

money

on

this,

bu

t

all

right

I’ll

let you have it for 65.

Dialogue 4.

W: May I help you?

M: Yes, I am wondering if you have embroider dresses?

W: Yes, we do. We have a good range of embroider dresses over there. Is

this one with flowers OK?

M: The embroider is lovely. But I am afraid yellow is not the color for

my wife.

W: What do you think of this one?

M: Mm, the style is not right. I’

d like to look around myself.

W: Sure. If you need help just let me know.

M: Excuse me? Do you have this one of large size in blue?

W: One moment please. Sorry, we are out of the blue ones in large. Would

you please look at this one? It’s new arrival, sil

k and hand made, 200

dollars.

M: It’s a little expensive. But I think I’ll take it.

W: Will it be cash or charge?

M: Charge.

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Dialogue 5.

W: Excuse me? I want to return this shirt.

M

: What’s the problem with it?

W: It’s too small.

M: Didn’t you tr

y it on before you bought it?

W: Well, as a matter of fact, I received it as a gift.

M: Then you are sure it came from our store?

W: Yes, I am pretty s

ure. Don’t you sell this item?

M: Yes, we do. I am afraid we don’t give a refund, but we can give you

credit towards another purchase in our store.

W: No refunds? Well, in that case I’ll accept the credit.

Exercise.

1. Is there a fitting room around here?

2. With the 20 percent discount it comes to 55 dollars 20 cents.

3. Today there are several items on sale.

4. Are there any drugstores around here?

5. Can I pay by

traveler’s check?

6. Could you please gift wrap it?

7. This is a small size shirt.

8. This is a capital air- conditioner.

9. What is in fashion?

10. This skirt goes well with your jacket.

11. This sweater is in the wrong size. Can I get a refund?

12. Excuse me? I want to return this skirt.

13. Hey, come on. Give a break.

14. The color is a bit loud.

15. The lowest price to go is 20 yuan. Take it or leave it.

BASIC EXPRESSIONS

基本句型表达

1) Can I help you?

需要我帮忙吗？

2) May I speak to... ?

我可以和< /p>

?

通话吗

?iquest;

3) I am calling you to thank you for the interview yesterday.

我打电话是为了感谢你昨天为我安排的面试。

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