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《北京奥运会志愿者培训教材》
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英语
一、公共英语部分
第一节
问候和欢迎
Greetings
and Welcoming Conversations
1. A: Welcome to Beijing!
欢迎到北京来！
B: Thank you.
谢谢你。
2. A: Nice to
meet you.
很高兴见到你。
B: Nice to meet you, too.
很高兴见到你。
3. A: Where are you from?
你从哪里来？
B: I'm from America.
我来自美国。
4. A: I've heard so much
about you.
久仰大名。
B: Thanks. I'm flattered.
谢谢，您过奖了。
5. A: How was your trip?
这次旅行怎么样？
B: It was wonderful.
非常棒。
6. A: I hope
you will enjoy your stay here.
希望你在这儿过得愉快。
B: Thank you,
I'm sure I will.
谢谢你，我相信我会的。
7. A: Please have a seat.
请坐。
B: OK, thank
you.
好的，谢谢。
8. A: Is this your first
trip to Beijing?
这是你第一次来北京吗？
B: No, I've been here
twice.
不，我已经来过两次了。
9. A: Have you been to
other parts of China?
你去过中国的其它地方吗？
B: I have been to Xi'an and
Shanghai.
我去过西安和上海。
10. A: What's your
impression of Beijing so far?
目前你对北京的印象如何？
B: Beijing is a
very beautiful city!
北京是一个非常美丽的城市！
11. A: How long do you plan
to stay?
你计划待多久？
B: I'm not sure yet.
我还不知道。
/
还没定。
12. A: Please make yourself
at home.
别客气。
/
请随便。
B: Thank you!
谢谢你！
第二节
再见和告别
Goodbye and
Taking Leave
1. A: I really should be going.
我真的要走了。
B: OK, have a safe trip.
好，祝你一路平安。
2. A: Take care! See you
later.
保重！再见。
B: Have a nice day!
祝你今天过得愉快！
3.A:Please look me up
whenever you're in Beijing.
到了北京就来找我。
B: Thank you, I
sure will.
谢谢，我一定会的。
4. A: Nice talking to you!
很高兴和你谈话！
B: Same here!
我也一样！
5. A: Please
say hello to your family.
请代我向你家人问好。
B: Send my best wishes to
your wife.
替我为你妻子送去最好的祝愿。
6. A: Goodbye and good
luck!
再见，祝你好运！
B: Keep in touch!
保持联系！
7. A: This is a small gift.
I hope you like it.
这是我的一点小心意，希望你喜欢。
B: I love it!
我很喜欢！
8. A: Let's
take a picture together.
一起合张影吧。
B: That's a good idea!
好主意！
9. A: Let's get
together again soon.
有空再来聚一聚
B: I'm looking forward to
that.
我在盼望着那一天。
10. A: I hope to see you
again.
我希望再次见到你。
B: Me too.
我也是。
第三节
介绍
/
谈论自己
Introductions/Talking about
Yourself
1. A: Hello! What's your name?
你好！你叫什么名字？
B: My name is Stone Lee.
我叫李斯通。
2. A: Here is my business
card.
这是我的名片
B: Thank you. Here is mine.
谢谢，这是我的。
3. A: What should I call
you?
怎么称呼你？
B: Please just call me
Stone.
叫我斯通好了。
4. A: I'd like you to meet
my colleague.
我想让你认识一下我的同事。
B: I'd love to.
我很乐意。
5. A: Here's a
picture of my family.
这是一张我们家的全家福。
B: They are lovely!
他们真可爱！
6. A: I work in the travel
and tourism business.
我从事旅游业。
B: How interesting!
真有趣！
7. A: I was
born and raised in Beijing.
我生在北京，长在北京。
B: Really?
真的吗？
8. A: This is
my hometown.
这是我的故乡。
B: Oh, it's beautiful!
啊，真美！
9. A: I have been living in
Beijing for 20 years.
我已经在北京生活了二十年了。
B: You're really lucky!
你真幸运！
第四节
谈论工作
Talking
about Work
1. A: What do you do for a living?
你是干哪一行的？
B: I'm a teacher.
我是一名老师。
2. A: Do you enjoy your
work?
你喜欢你的工作吗？
B:
Yes,
it's
interesting
and
challenging.
I
meet
a
lot
of
different
people.
是的，很有趣，也很有挑战性。我经常跟不同的人打交道。
第五节
谈论语言
Talking
about Language
1. A: I wish I could speak English
better.
我希望我的英语能说得更好。
B: I think you speak very
well.
我觉得你说得很好。
2. A: I'm working on my
English.
我正在努力学英语。
B: Good for you!
这很好！
3. A: Please
excuse my English.
请原谅，我英语说得不好。
B: Don't worry about it.
别担心。
4. A: I'm
sorry. Could you speak slowly?
对不起，你能说慢点儿吗？
B: Sure, no
problem.
当然了，没问题。
5. A: Do you speak any
Chinese?
你说中文吗？
B: Sorry, just a little.
抱歉，只能说一点。
6. A: English is so
important in China now.
今天英语在中国十分重要。
B: I think so too.
我也这样认为。
7. A: Practice makes
perfect.
熟能生巧。
B: You're exactly right.
你说得对极了。
第六节
提供和请求帮助
Offering/Asking for Help
1. A: Do you
need any help?
需要帮助吗？
B: No, thank you. I'm fine.
不，谢谢了。我还行。
2. A: Here, let me help
you!
让我帮你吧！
B: Oh, thanks a lot!
啊，十分感谢！
3. A: Is there anything I
can do for you?
有什么需要帮忙吗？
B: Yes, could you help me
get a train ticket?
有，你能帮我买一张火车票吗？
4. A: Do you have any
questions about Beijing?
你对北京有什么要问的吗？
B: Yes, a lot.
有许多。
5. A: Could you do me a
favor?
能帮我一个忙吗？
B: Sure, I'd be glad to.
当然，我很乐意。
第七节
同意和不同意
Agreement
and Disagreement
1. A: Do you agree with me?
你同意我的意见吗？
B: Absolutely, I agree with
you.
当然，我同意你。
2. A: China is developing
so quickly.
中国现在发展非常迅速。
B: Exactly.
千真万确。
3. A: Chinese
food is so good.
中国菜真不错。
B: I feel the same way.
我有同感。
4.A:Chinese
culture is very different from western culture.
中西方文化有很大的差异。
B: You're so right.
你说得太对了。
5. A: Chinese is so
difficult.
中文很难。
B: You can say that again.
的确是这样。
6. A: I feel like taking a
break.
我想休息一下。
B: That's a good idea.
那是个好主意。
7. A: China has a lot of
problems.
中国存在很多问题。
B: I don't think so.
我不这样认为。
8. A: Japan is our biggest
competition.
日本是我们最强的竞争对手。
B: I'm afraid I disagree.
我恐怕不赞同。
第八节
谈论食物
Talking
about Food
1. A: I'd like to invite you to dinner.
我想邀您一起共进晚餐。
B: Thank you, I'd love to
come.
谢谢，我很乐意。
2. A: Do you like Chinese
food?
你喜欢中国菜吗？
B: Sure, I'm crazy about
it!
当然，我非常喜欢！
3. A: Would you mind if I
order?
我来点菜你介意吗？
B: No, go ahead. I trust
you!
不介意，点吧。我相信你！
4. A: What would you like
to drink?
你想喝点什么？
B: Tea is fine.
喝茶好了。
5. A: What
would you like to eat? Have you tried any special
foods
in Beijing?
想吃点什么？你尝过北京的特色小吃吗？
B: No, I
haven't. What do you suggest?
没有。你有什么可以推荐的？
6. A: What's
Beijing famous for?
北京什么最有名？
B: Beijing is known for its
Roast Duck!
数北京烤鸭最出名。
7. A: Do you like it?
你爱吃吗？
B: Yes! It tastes great!
爱吃！味道好极了！
8. A: I hope you like the
food.
希望你喜欢这些食物。
B: It is delicious!
非常好吃！
9. A: Please try this.
请尝尝这道菜。
B: Thank you. Just a
little, please.
谢谢，一点儿就行。
10. A: Help yourself.
别客气。
B: OK, thanks.
好的，谢谢。
11. A: Let's have a toast
to our guests. Cheers!
来！为我们的贵客干杯！
B: Cheers!
干！
第九节
赞美
Compliments
1. A: You look
great!
你看上去棒极了！
B: Thank you. I'm
flattered.
谢谢你，过奖了。
2. A: What a beautiful
place!
这地方真美！
B: It sure is.
确实如此。
3. A: Your
Chinese is really surprising.
你的中文令人惊讶。
B: Really? Do
you think so?
真的吗？你真的这样认为吗？
4. A: You have a good sense
of humor.
你真幽默。
B: Thank you.
谢谢。
5. A: You're doing a good
job.
干得好。
B: Thanks! I'm trying my best.
谢谢！我会尽力的。
6.A:You use chopsticks so
did
you learn?
你用筷子用得真好，在哪儿学的？
B: My wife is Chinese.
我妻子是中国人。
第十节
感谢
Gratitude
1. A: Thank you very much!
非常感谢！
B: You're welcome. It's my
pleasure.
不用客气，我感到非常荣幸。
2. A: Thank you for coming.
感谢光临。
B: Thank you for inviting
me.
谢谢你的邀请。
3. A: Thank you for your
time.
谢谢你抽出时间来。
B: Anytime!
随时奉陪！
4. A: Thank you
for a great evening.
感谢今晚的盛情款待。
B: It was my pleasure.
这是我的荣幸。
5. A: I'm sorry.
对不起。
B: It doesn't
matter./ That's OK./ That's all right.
没关系。
6. A: Sorry to keep you
waiting.
很抱歉让你久等。
B: No problem.
没关系。
7. A: Sorry, I didn't hear
what you said.
对不起，我没听见你说什么。
B: I said,
我说：
“
你
需要我帮你吗？
”
第十一节
爱好和休闲
Hobbies and
Leisure
1. A: What do you do to relax?
你平时做什么消遣？
B: I love traveling.
我喜欢旅游。
2. A: Do you like sports?
你喜欢体育吗？
B: Yes, very much.
是的，非常喜欢。
3. A: What are your
hobbies?
你有什么爱好？
B: I play golf.
打高尔夫球。
4. A: What are
you interested in?
你对什么感兴趣？
B: I'm very interested in
speaking English.
我对说英语特别感兴趣。
5. A: Would you like to buy
anything to take
home with you?
你想买一些东西带回家吗？
B: Sure. What do you
recommend?
当然，有什么可推荐的吗？
第十二节
天气
Weather
1. A: Beautiful day, isn't
it?
今天天气不错。
B: Absolutely.
确实如此。
2. A: What do
you think of the weather here?
你认为这儿的天气怎样？
B: It's
wonderful, but a little too hot for me.
非常好，就是有点太热了。
3. A: Beijing is a great
place to visit in fall!
秋天的北京是旅游的好地方。
B: It sure is.
的确如此。
第十三节
北京专用句
Beijing
Special Sentences
1. A: How do you like
Beijing?
你认为北京怎么样？
B:I think Beijing is very
beautiful and the people are friendly.
我认为北京非常美丽，北京人很友善。
2. A: There are
changes in Beijing everyday.
北京每天都在变化。
B: It's
amazing!
真是太好了！
3. A: I hope you'll come to
Beijing often.
我希望你能经常来北京。
B: I plan to.
我是这样打算的。
4. A: There are
many investment opportunities in Beijing now.
现在北京有很多投资机会。
B: Please tell me more
about them.
请给我细讲一下。
5. A: Where would you like
to visit most?
你最希望参观什么地方？
B: I want to see The Palace
Museum.
我想去看看故宫博物馆。
6. A: There are many
interesting things to see in Beijing.
北京有很多有意思的地方可看。
B: I hope I
have time to see them all.
但愿我有时间一饱眼福。
7. A: Beijing is one of the
most important cities in Asia.
北京是亚洲最重要的城市之一。
B: You can say
that again!
你说的没错。
第十四节
祝贺
Congratulations
1. A: We signed the contract.
我们已经签了合同。
B: Congratulations!
祝贺你们！
2. A: We got the job done!
我们已经完成任务了！
B: Let's
celebrate!
让我们庆祝一下！
第十五节
紧急事件
Emergency
1. When You Lost Your
Passport
丢失护照
2. I lost my passport.
我的护照丢了。
3. I'd like to
have it reissued.
我想重新申请一个。
4. Please fill out this
form.
请填写这张表格。
5. When will it be ready?
什么时候可以办好？
6. You can pick it up next
month.
你可以下个月来取。
第十六节
交通事故
Car
accident
1. I'd like to report a car accident.
我要报告一起交通事故。
2. We've had a car
accident.
我们遇到一起车祸。
3. I've been involved in a
head-on collision.
我的车迎面撞上了。
4. My friend fell
unconscious.
我的朋友昏过去了。
5. There's an injured
person here.
有人受伤了。
6. My friend was hit by a
car. He's bleeding from the head.
我的朋友被车撞了，他的头在流血。
7. We were
victims of a hit and run driver.
我们被车撞了，肇事司机逃逸。
8. Tell me the
situation, please.
请告诉我当时的情况。
9. Around what time did it
happen?
大概几点钟发生的。
10. Do you remember the
plate number of the
hit and run car?
你还记得肇事逃逸汽车的车牌吗？
11. It wasn't
my fault.
那不是我的错。
12. Could you call an
ambulance for me?
请帮忙叫辆救护车好吗？
13. Would you please call a
doctor for me?
请帮忙叫医生好吗？
14. The doctor will examine
you in a minute.
医生马上给你检查。
15. Please take me to the
hospital.
请送我到医院。
第十七节
看病
Seeing a
Doctor
1. What's bothering you?
你有什么不舒服的？
2. What's the
trouble?
有什么不舒服的？
3. What hurts you?
你有什么不舒服的？
4. How long have you been
feeling like this?
你有这种感觉多久了？
5. About a week now.
到现在大约一星期了。
6. When did the pain start?
什么时候开始疼的？
7. I don't feel like eating
anything.
我什么都不想吃。
8. I feel like I'm burning
up.
我感觉很烫很热。
9. I have a headache.
我头疼。
10. I seem to
have pain all over.
我感觉全身都疼。
11. My whole body feels
weak.
我全身都觉得很虚弱。
12. You'll be all right
soon.
你不久就会康复的。
13. It's nothing serious.
不严重。
14. There's
nothing to be alarmed about.
没必要惊慌。
15. Don't over
do things.
不要过度疲劳。
16. Go home and rest for at
least three or four days.
回家休息至少三四天。
二、文化交流与礼仪部分
第一节
关于他们国家的人民
about
the People in Other Country
【
C
＝
Chinese,
W=Westerner
】
1.
C:
Do
most
people
in
your
country
value
their
family
or
career
more?
你们国家大多数的人是以家庭为重还是以事业为重？
W1:
Personally,
I
value
my
career
more.
But
I
think
most
people
give family and career equal value.
就我个人来说，
< br>我更重视事业。
但是我觉得大部分人都是事业与
家庭并重
。
W2: It's hard to say. Everyone is
different.
很难说。每个人都不一样。
2.C:
What
do
the
people
my
age
love
to
do
the
most
in
your
country?
你们国家像我这样年纪的人最喜欢做什么？
W1: They love
to have fun. They love to have parties and spend
time
with their friends.
他们爱玩，喜欢各种聚会，跟朋友们在一起。
W2:
They
are
crazy
about
sports.
They
love
to
practice
them
and
they love to watch them.
他们热爱体育运动，喜欢观看也喜欢参与其中。
3.C:How are the
people in your country different from the people
in
China?
你们国家的人和中国人有什么不同？
W:The people here care
about their families more than people in my
country do.
中国人比我们国家的人更顾家。
4. C: What's the population
of your city?
你所在城市的人口是多少？
W1: I really don't know.
我真的不知道。
W2:About four million. It
seems small compared to Beijing.
大约有四百万吧。跟北京的人口比起来恐怕要少。
第二节
关于不同的国家
About
Different Countries
1. C: Who is the most
important person in your country now?
目前谁是你们国家的风云人物？
W1:I
have
to
say
George
Bush
is
the
most
important
person
right
now.
当前的风云人物非乔治
?
布什莫属。
W2:
The
most
important
people
in
my
country
are
definitely
professional athletes.
我们国家的风云人物当然是职业运动员了。
2. C: Who are
the most popular actor and actress in your
country?
谁是你们国家最当红的男女演员？
W: I think Brad Pitt is the
most popular actor and Angelina Jolie is
the most popular actress.
我觉得布拉德
?
皮特和安吉莉娜
?
茱莉分别是当红的男女影星。
3. C:
Who is the best singer?
谁是最好的歌手？
W1:That depends on what
kind of music you like.
这要看你喜欢什么样的音乐了。
W2:I love Ricky Martin. I
think he's the best singer.
我喜欢瑞奇
?
马丁，我觉得他是最好的歌手。
4. C: What is your country famous for?
你们国家什么最出名？
W1:
My
country
is
famous
for
its
champagne.
You
can
enjoy
first-
class champagne in France.
我们国家以香槟著称，在法国你可以品尝到一流的香槟。
W2: The U.S.A.
is famous for its big companies.
They are known all over the
world.
美国以林立的大公司而闻名于世。
W3: My country is famous
for its natural beauty.
There aren't many people in my country
but there is a lot of beautiful
scenery.
我的国家以美丽的自然景观而出名，人口不多，但是风光旖旎。
5. C: What is
the best/worst city in your country? Why?
你们国家哪个城市最好
/
最差？为什么？
W1:
Miami
is
the
best
city.
It
has
beautiful
beaches
and
warm
weather
all year round. Los Angeles is the worst city.
There are too many
cars and the air is
terrible.
迈阿密是最
好的城市，
那里有美丽的海滩和终年宜人的气候。
洛
杉矶是最差的城市，那里的车太多，空气质量很糟。
W2:New York is
the best city. It's the most international city in
the
world.
But
some
people
think
it
is
also
the
worst
city
because
it
is
crowded and dangerous.
纽约最好，
它是世界上最国际化的都
市。
但是有些人认为它是最
差的城市，因为那里人多又不安全。
6.
C: What are the most interesting tourist sights
for visitors to your
country?
你们国家最吸引人的名胜是什么？
W:
Most
people
like
to
visit
Disney
World.
Las
Vegas,
New
York
and San
Francisco are also very exciting and popular.
大多数人喜欢去迪斯尼乐园，
拉斯维加斯、
纽约和旧金山也是备
受青睐的
地方。
7. C: What are the most popular
vacation places for people in your
country?
你们国家的人最爱去哪里度假？
W:People in my country like
to travel everywhere. They love seeing
new places.
我们国家的人喜欢到各处旅游。他们喜欢游览新的地方。
8. C: What is
the most popular sport in your country?
你们国家最盛行的体育运动是什么？
W: Americans are crazy
about football. But, it's very different from
soccer.
美国人痴迷于橄榄球，但是它跟足球有很大
区别。
9. C: What is the most famous newspaper
in your country?
你们国家哪种报纸最出名？
W1:
There
are
many
famous
newspapers.
A
lot
of
people
like
the
USA Today and the Wall
Street Journal.
有很多有名的报纸。很多人喜欢看《今日美国》和这《华尔街日
报》
< br>。
W2: The New York Times is definitely
the most famous newspaper.
最出名的报纸当属《纽约时报》
。
10. C: What is
the most popular food in your country?
你们国家的什么食品最受欢迎？
W1: There are
lots of popular foods, but almost everyone loves
pizza
and fried chicken.
有很多受欢迎的食品，但是几乎每个人都爱吃比萨饼和炸鸡。
W2: A lot of
people are crazy about Chinese food.
很多人喜欢吃中国菜。
11. C: Tell me
something about your country.
给我讲讲你的国家。
W1: The U.S.A.
is a big and exciting country. You should come and
see it for yourself someday.
美国是一个让人兴奋的大国。有时间你应该来亲自来看一看。
W2:
France
is
famous
for
its
fashion,
art
and
wine.
Paris
is
extremely romantic.
法国以她的时尚、
艺术和美酒著称。
巴黎是个充满了浪漫情调的
城市。
W3: England has
a long and interesting history. London is one of
the
most exciting cities in the world.
英国有着悠久灿烂的历史。伦敦是
世界上最令人兴奋的城市之
一。
12. C: What is your
hometown known/famous for?
你的家乡什么最有名？
W1: My hometown is well-
known for oranges.
我的家乡盛产橙子。
W2: My hometown hosted the
Olympics last year.
我的家乡去年主办了奥运会。
W3: My hometown is the
center of car manufacturing.
我的家乡是汽车制造业的中心。
13. C: What do
people think of China in your country?
你们国家的人怎么看中国？
W1: George Bush
thinks that China is our competitor; Bill Clinton
thinks that China is our strategic
partner. Most Americans agree with Mr.
Clinton.
乔治
?
布什认为中国是美国的竞争对手，比尔
?
克林顿把中国当作
战略伙伴。大多数美国人
赞成克林顿的观点。
W2: People think China is a mysterious
place.
很多人认为中国是个神秘的国度。
W3:
Lots
of
people
are
interested
in
China,
but
they
don't
know
much
about it.
很多人对中国很感兴趣，但他们对中国却知之甚少。
14. W: What do
you think of the U.S.A.?
你对美国有什么看法？
C1: The U.S.A. is leading
the world in almost every field. It attracts
talents from all over the world.
Actually, I'm planning to go there soon.
美国几乎在每一个领域都处于世界
领先地位，
它吸引了来自世界
各地的精英。事实上，我正打算不
久之后去美国呢。
C2:
Americans
have
too
much
freedom.
Sometimes
it
makes
the
country hard to manage.
美国人拥有太多的自由，有时这给管理国家造成了不便。
C3:
The
U.S.A.
has
so
much
to
be
discovered
and
so
much
to
be
learned.
美国有太多的东西需要发掘和学习。
15. C: How do
you like your hometown?
你的家乡怎么样？
W1:
I
live
in
Los
Angeles,
California.
We
have
sunshine
all
year
round. I
love it.
我住在加利福
尼亚的洛杉矶。
我们那儿全年阳光明媚。
我热爱我
的家乡。
W2: My hometown is too small. It has no
future.
I want
to get out.
我的家乡太小了，没什么发展前途。我想走出家乡。
16. C: How do
you like your hometown?
你的家乡怎么样呢？
C1: My hometown is very
famous. Many important Chinese leaders
are from my hometown.
我的家乡闻名遐迩，很多中国著名的领袖都出自我的家乡。
C2: Although my
hometown is very poor, I love
it. I
miss it
very
much. I'm the only student who has
ever gone to
college.
尽管我的家乡很穷，但我热爱它。我十分想念它。我是家乡惟
一
的一个大学生。
第三节
关于中国，中国文化和中国人
About China, Chinese Culture,
and the Chinese
1. C: What do
you think of China?
你怎么看中国？
W1: China is a fascinating
country. It has a lot to offer the world.
中国是个迷人的国家，她对世界的贡献是巨大的。
W2: I don't
know a lot about China yet, but I'm eager to
learn.
我对中国还不太了解，但我很想知道。
2. C: What do
you think of the Chinese?
你怎么看中国人？
W1:Chinese are very
hospitable and kind-hearted.
中国人民热情好客，亲切友好。
W2: Chinese
value family and education more than Americans.
中国人比美国人更看重家庭和教育。
3. C: What are your
feelings about life in China?
你觉得在中国的生活怎么样？
W1: Life in
China is so different from life in my country.
中国的生活跟我们国家的截然不同。
W2: Life here seems more
stable than life in my country.
这里的生活似乎比我们国家的更稳定些。
C: How do you
like the Great Wall?
你觉得长城怎么样？
W1: It's the most amazing
thing I've ever seen!
那是我见过的最令人震撼的景观！
W2: It's really awesome!
Words can't describe it!
真令人敬佩！无法用言语来形容。
【额外奉献】
Words can't
describe...
无法用言语表达
1) Words can't
describe how thankful I am.
我对你的感激之情溢于言表。
2) Words can't
describe how lucky you are.
你的运气真是无法用言语来表达。
3) Words can't
describe the way I feel.
我的感觉难以言表。
4. C: What do you think of
the Forbidden City?
你认为故宫怎么样？
W1: I feel like I am
walking through history.
走进故宫，就像徜徉在历史的长河中。
W2: It's really
proof of the China's greatness and wisdom.
那可真是中国人民伟大和智慧的见证。
5. C: What do
you want to know about China?
你想对中国了解些什么？
W1: I want to
know more about traditional Chinese medicine.
我想知道更多有关传统中医的事。
W2: I want to know about
opportunities for my business.
我想了解一些商机。
W3:
I
really
want
to
know
more
about
the
English
education
in
China.
我非常想对中国的英语教育状况多一些了解。
6. C: What
attracts you the most about China?
中国的什么最吸引你？
W1: The ancient
culture, the friendly people and the terrific
food.
中国的古代文化，友好的人民和美味的食品。
W2: The
exciting atmosphere of change and development.
那令人振奋的巨变和发展氛围。
7. C: What was your first
impression of China?
你对中国的第一印象是什么？
W1:
I
was
so
amazed
by
the
large
population.
There
are
so
many
people everywhere.
中国庞大的人口让我吃惊。到处都是人。
W2: China was
much more modern than I expected. The cities are
filled with skyscrapers.
中国比我想象中的要更现代化。城市里到处是摩天大楼。
W3: It's very
different from what I expected. It's not at all
like what I
thought.
跟我想象中的大不一样，根本不像我想的那样。
8. C: What do
you like best about China?
对于中国，你最喜欢的是什么？
W1: The hospitality of the
Chinese.
中国人的热情好客。
W2: The history and unique
features of its
different cities.
不同城市的历史和特色。
W3: I never
have to pay for anything. Everywhere I go, I can
stay
and eat for free. You know why,
because they want to learn English!
我走到哪儿都不用花钱，白吃白住。你知道为什么吗，他们都
想
跟我学英语！
9. C: What do you dislike
most about China?
对于中国，你最不喜欢的是什么？
W1: The pollution.
污染。
W2: I hate the
way people spit and litter. It really turns me
off.
我讨厌人们随地吐痰、乱丢垃圾，这令我很反感。
10. C: What do
you find interesting about life in China?
你发现在中国生活有什么有趣之处？
W1:
There
are
so
many
people
and
so
many
differences
from
western culture.
人很多，而且中西文化有很大差异。
W2: Ancient culture and
modern development exist side by side.
传统文化和现代化发展共存。
W3:
There
are
so
many
different
cities
and
so
many
different
customs. Every city has a unique
personality.
众多
不同的城市，
众多不同的风俗。
每个城市都有它独特的一面。<
/p>
11.
C: What cities have you been to?/ Where have you
been?
你去过哪些城市？<
/p>
/
你都去过哪里？
W1: I've been
to Beijing and Shanghai. They are very impressive.
我去过北京和上海，我对这两个城市印象很深。
W2: I've been
to a lot of cities in China. I love them all.
我过去中国的很多城市，这些城市我都喜欢。
12. C: Where
would you like to go?
你想去哪里？
W: I'd like to go to Xi'an
and Guilin. I want to see the Terra Cotta
Warriors and the mountains of Yangshuo.
我想去西安和桂林。我想去看看兵马俑和阳朔的山。
13. C: What is
your favorite place in China?
你最喜欢中国的哪个地方？
W1: Absolutely
Beijing! There is no city like the Capital. You
can
never get tired of Beijing. There
is so much history and culture.
当然是北京了！
没有一个城市比得上
首都。
你对北京永远也不会
厌倦，她拥有悠久的历史和灿烂的文
化。
W2: I have two favorite places in
China, Sanya and Shanghai. Sanya
in
Hainan has the most beautiful beaches I have ever
seen. Shanghai is a
very energetic and
exciting city.
中国有两个地方是我最喜欢的，
三亚和上海。
海南的三亚有我见
过的最美丽的海滩。上海是一个充满活力和激情的城市。
14. C: What
would you like to buy and take back from China?
你想在中国买点什么带回去？
W1:
China
is
so
famous
for
its
silk.
I'd
like
to
buy
some
for
my
mother.
中国的丝绸闻名遐迩。我要买一些给我母亲。
15. C: Do you
think the Chinese are less sensitive than the
people in
your country?
你认为中国人比你们国家的人更随和吗？
W1: Yes, the
Chinese are very tolerant.
是的。中国人很懂得容忍。
W2: No, Chinese worry about
losing face a lot more than people in
my country.
不，中国人比我们国家的人更爱面子。
16. C: What
makes you feel embarrassed in China?
在中国，什么让你感到尴尬？
W1: I don't
like being stared at. It makes me uncomfortable.
我不喜欢人们盯着我看，这让我觉得很不自在。
W2:
I
don't
like
being
asked
personal
questions,
especially
about
how much things cost.
我不喜欢被问到私人问题，尤其是我买什么东西花了多少钱。
17.
C:
What
are
your
suggestions
regarding
the
development
of
China?
关于中国的发展，你有何建议？
W1:
Learn
some
ideas
from
western
countries
and
protect
the
environment.
学习西方国家的做法，保护环境。
W2:
Don't
destroy
historical
sites
just
to
put
up
more
modern
buildings.
不要为了建更多的现代建筑而毁坏历史古迹。
第四节
关于语言
About
Language
1. C: Are you interested in learning
Chinese?
你对学习中文感兴趣吗？
W1: Sure, but it's too
difficult.
当然了，但是太难了。
W2: No, not really. I'm
only here for a short time.
不太感兴趣。我在这里不会待多久。
W3: I'm too
busy with my work. Maybe my son is interested.
我工作太忙了。也许我儿子对中文感兴趣。
2. C: Why do
you want to learn Chinese?
你为什么要学习中文？
W1: Just for fun.
学着玩。
W2: I want to
have a career in Asia.
我想在亚洲开拓我的事业。
W3: I want to date Chinese
girls.
我想找中国女朋友。
3. C: Can you speak any
other languages?
你还会说别的语言吗？
W1: I speak French and
German.
我会说法语和德语。
W2: No, I only speak
English.
不会，我只讲英语。
4. C: Do you want to know
how to say
你想知道用汉语怎么说
“I love
you”
吗？
W: Yes. Can you teach me?
想。你能教我吗？
5. C: Do you think it is
difficult to learn a foreign language?
你觉得学一门外语难吗？
W1: Yes, I
think it takes a lot of hard work.
难，我觉得学外语要花很多工夫。
W2: No, I think
learning a foreign language is a piece of cake.
I've
learned a lot of Chinese in a very
short time.
不难，
我觉得学一门外语是小菜一碟。
我在短期内已经学了不少
中文。
第五节
关于学习外语的经验
About
Foreign
Language
Learning
Experience
1. C: What do you think are
the most important elements in learning
to speak a foreign language?
你认为学说外语最重要的因素是什么？
W:
Practice,
patience
and
perseverance.
And
you
have
to
enjoy
losing
face.
练习、耐心和恒心。而且你要热爱丢脸。
2.
C:
“Learn
one
more
language,
live
one
more
life.”Don't
you
agree?
< br>“
多学一门语言，多过一种生活。
”
你同意吗？
W: Absolutely! I couldn't agree more.
我完全赞同！
3.
C:
The
only
way
to
really
know
another
culture
is
to
learn
the
language, because
language is the carrier of culture. What's your
opinion?
真正了解一种
文化的最好办法是学习它的语言，
因为语言是文化
的载体。你觉
得呢？
W1: I agree with you completely.
我完全赞成你。
W2:
Language
really
does
teach
you
a
lot
about
other
cultures.
Especially
the
Chinese
language,because
each
character
has
a
long
history.
语言的确教你很多关于其他文化的东西，
尤其是中文，
因为每一
个汉字都有悠久的历史。
第六节
关于
2008
年奥运会
About the 2008 Olympics
1. C: What do
you think about Beijing hosting the Olympic Games?
你对北京主办奥运会持什么观点？
W:
I
think
it's
a
great
chance
for
the
world
to
know
more
about
China.
我觉得这是一个让世界更加了解中国的大好机会。
2. C: Do you
think the Olympics will be successful in Beijing?
你认为北京奥运会会成功吗？
W: I'm sure the games will
be a great success.
我坚信这次盛会将会非常圆满。
3.
C:
What
do
people
in
your
country
think
about
the
Olympic
Games being held in
China?
你们国家的人怎么看待在中国举办奥运会？
W: They think
it was a good decision by the International
Olympic
Committee. They are very
curious about China.
他们认为这是国际奥委会的英明决定。他们对中国感到很好奇。
4.
C:
What
do
you
think
Beijing
needs
to
do
to
prepare
for
the
Olympics?
你认为北京应为奥运会准备些什么？
W: I think the
people of Beijing must study English well. I also
think
Beijing needs to continue
improving the environment as well.
我认为北京人必须学好英语，北京的环境也需要进一步改善。
5.
C:
What
do
you
think
of
the
slogan
Beijing
，
Great
Olympics
你觉得
“
新北京，新奥运
”<
/p>
这个口号怎么样？
W:
I
think
that
Beijing
really
is
a
new
city.
It
combines
modern
technology with
ancient history. It's a world-class city for sure.
在我看来北京的确是一个崭新的城
市。
她将现代科技与历史文明
完美结合。她绝对是一个世界级的
都市。
【超级奉献】
江泽民主席致信国际奥委会主席萨马兰奇节选
I
firmly
believe
that
with
the
support
of
the
Chinese
Government
and the entire Chinese people, Beijing
will exert an extraordinary effort to
make the Games an excellent sporting
event.
We
welcome you to visit China at a convenient time.
我深信北京市在中国政府和全国人
民的支持下，
将作出非凡的努
力，一定能办成一届高水平的奥运
会。