一分钟情景口语听说用It's enough!足够啦！

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一分钟情景口语听说用It's enough!足够啦！

英语口语情景对话

小学英语口语情景对话

征集一段英语口语情景对话

一、一分钟情景口语听说用It's enough!足够啦！

It's enough!

1.It's enough!足够啦！

2.Not enough!不够充分！

3.Good enough!够好的啦！

4.Fast enough!够快的啦？

5.I've got enough time.我有足够的时间。

*I've got =I have got=I have我有....

核心词语：

*enough[ɪ'nʌf]

adj.足够的

adv.足够地；充分地；相当；尚

pron.足够

一、英语口语情景对话

1. Lo Fen, a Chinese agronomist1, is staying with the Helms family in Iowa. It's Christmas Eve.
Lo Fen: Your tree looks beautiful. Do you decorate it this way every year?
Mrs. Helms: Yes, it's a family tradition dating back to2 my childhood. We use the same lights and ornaments3, but of course we have a new tree each year.
(She hands her a delicate glass ball.)
Mrs. Helms: The children made some of these decorations. Here, you can hang this on one of those high branches.
(Lo stands on a ladder to reach the upper limbs.)
Mr. Helms: Well, everything seems to be just about ready. Now all we need is snow.
Lo Fen: Do you exchange the presents in the morning?
Mrs. Helms: Oh, yes. The kids are too excited to wait. After we clean up4 the mess--all the empty boxes and the wrapping paper5 -- we have a big breakfast. Then the kids have the whole day to play with their new toys.
Mr. Helms: And we'll have agreat turkey dinner at around four o'clock. My brother and his family will be joining us.
Lo Fen: I look forward to meeting them. Well, it's late, so I'll say good night. I'll see you early tomorrow, so I can share your Christmas morning.
Mr. Helms: Good night!

【译文】
——你们的树看起来好漂亮。你们每年都这么布置吗？
——是的。记得从我孩提时候开始这就是家里的传统了。我们用一样的灯泡和装饰品；当然，我们每年都用一棵新树。（她递给她一个精巧的玻璃球。）
——这些装饰中有一部分是孩子们弄的。给，你可以把这个吊在一根高枝上。（Lo站在梯子上，伸手去够高一点的大树枝。）
——似乎一切都准备就绪了。现在我们都希望的是下一场雪了。
——你们在早上交换礼物吗？
——是的。孩子们兴奋得迫不及待。我们把杂物打扫完——所有这些空盒子和包装纸之后，我们就会吃团圆早餐。然后，孩子们会有一整天的时间玩他们的新玩具。
——我们会在四点钟左右吃火鸡。我兄弟和他的家人也会来和我们共餐。
——我很希望见到他们。好了，太晚了，我要说再见了。明天我会一大早来看你们，那样我就可以和你们分享圣诞早晨了。
——晚安！

2. Christian’s Holiday.
Stewart: Merry Christmas!
Mary: Huh?
Stewart: I said Merry Christmas! Don't you know that Christmas is almost here?
Mary: It is? Oh, that's nice.
Stewart: Huh? Didn't you know? Aren't you excited?
Mary: Actually, I'd forgotten about it.
Stewart: Forgotten about it? How could you?
Mary: Because I'm not Christian6, I'm Jewish7.
Stewart: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know.
Mary: It's all right. There are so many Christians in America that everybody takes it for granted that I'm Christian.
Stewart: I guess so. So what do you do around this time of year?
Mary: Well, I'll celebrate Hanukah soon, but that's not as important to us as Christmas is to you. Mainly I'll just enjoy the holiday break.
Stewart: Well, would you be horribly offended8 if I invited you to a Christmas party at my house?
Mary: Not at all. A party is a party. I'll be happy to come.

Helpful Information：
Christmas is an adaptation of the Pagan feast of Yule. Originally celebrated by the Celtics of old Britain. Christianity borrowed the idea and changed it to represent the supposed birthday of Jesus. Few people actually know what the true origin of the holiday is. Most people wrongly assume that Christmas has a complete Christian origin when it actually originated as a Pagan Holiday.

圣诞节是按照非异教徒犹太人的盛宴改换过来的。最初是由古老英国的凯尔特人庆祝。基督教借用了这个想法，并把它改为象征耶稣的出生日。很少有人真正知道这个假日的真正由来。大部分人错误地认为圣诞节完完全全来自于基督教，而它实际上却起源于一个非异教徒的节日。

【译文】
——圣诞快乐！
—— 嗯？
——我说圣诞快乐！难道你不知道圣诞节快到了吗？
——是吗？哦，太好了。
——嗯？你难道不知道？难道你不兴奋？
——我真的忘记了。
——忘记了？你怎能忘记了？
——因为我不是基督教徒，我是犹太人。
——哦，对不起，我不知道。
——没关系。美国有这么多的基督教徒以致人人都认为我也是一个基督教徒。
——我想是这样。那么每年这个时候你都在做什么？
——唔，不久我要庆祝光明节，但是光明节对我们来说没有圣诞节对你们那样重要。我主要是好好享受这段假期。
——唔，如果我邀请你来我家参加圣诞聚会，你会很生气吗？
——一点也不。聚会是聚会。我会很高兴来参加。

3. Truth about Santa Claus.
Eddie: So how's everything going for Christmas?
Jill: I've got all the presents I need, and my family is working together to get all the food ready. That's easy; but I have another problem to deal with.
Eddie: What's that? Don't tell me you've still got Christmas cards to write; it usually takes my wife a month to write all of ours.
Jill: No, I did that a long time ago. It's about telling my son the truth about Santa Claus.
Eddie: He still doesn't know that Santa isn't real? How old is he, eight?
Jill: Yes. He's never said anything so I never told him. But now that he's getting older…
Eddie: You think it's better that he should be told?
Jill: Yes, he's too old to believe in that type of things. And I'd rather tell him before the kids at school do.
Eddie: That happened to my oldest girl. She became really upset when her classmates told her Santa wasn't real.
Jill: I can understand. I was lucky with my oldest; she figured it out by herself and didn't tell my son.
Eddie: Well, when you tell him, be gentle. It's hard for kids to findout something like that.

Helpful Information：
When American kids get into their teens, they begin to find out that Santa Claus doesn’t really exist. Some smarter kids even know that before then. They feel it’s nothing but a joke. Of course, some are devastated when they find it out. But most realize that the character “Santa Claus” is really a fictional character presented in a light-hearted way for the enjoyment of children. It doesn’t matter he’s real or not, the legend will remain.
当美国小孩子进入十几岁以后，他们开始得知圣诞老人并不是真正地存在。一些聪明一些的小孩甚至在这之前就知道了。他们觉得这只不过是个笑话。当然一些人当他们知道此事时很伤心。但是大部分人意识到圣诞老人这个人物确实是虚构的角色，一个以轻松自在的方式给孩子们带来乐趣的角色。他是真与否，都无关紧要，传说还是会流传下去。

【译文】
——圣诞节准备得怎么样了？
——要的礼物我都准备好了，而且我们全家正在一起准备食物。那很容易，但我还有一个难题要处理。
——什么事？不要告诉我你还有许多圣诞卡要写；我妻子通常花一个月的时间写好我们所有的圣诞卡。
——不是，圣诞卡我早就写完了。难题是怎样告诉我儿子有关圣诞老人的实情。
——他还不知道圣诞老人不是真的？他多大，八岁？
——是的，他从未说过什么，因此我也从未告诉过他。但现在他越来越大了……
——你认为他应该知道实情比较好吗？
——是的，他太大了，不应该相信那种事情。而且我宁愿在学校的孩子们告诉他以前告诉他。
—— 以前我的大女儿也是这样。当她的同学告诉她圣诞老人不是真的时候，她变得很伤心。
——我能理解。我幸运我的大女儿没有这种麻烦，她自己猜出圣诞老人是假的，但没有告诉我儿子。
——唔，那你告诉他时，温和一点。对小孩来说，得知那样的事是很难承受的。

4. Taking down the Christmas tree.
Gary: Ok, honey, time to take down the Christmas tree.
Martha: Do we have to?
Gary: Come on, it's losing needles all the time and the branches are sagging9.
Martha: It's not that bad; besides it really looks nice in that corner. It gives the room a good atmosphere10.
Gary: A good atmosphere? The tree is falling apart, and it's messing up the room.
Martha: But it makes the place feel so much like Christmas. I'd really hate to have to take it down.
Gary: But Christmas was two weeks ago! It's been there only because we've been too busy to get rid of it.
Martha: I know, but it seems like such a shame to have to take it away.
Gary: But it's falling apart, and the cat keeps playing with the lower branches.
Martha: I know, I know. But it reminds me of the great Christmas we just had. All of us were here -- my parents, your parents, the kids, and the cousins -- the food was good, and everybody got what they wanted.
Gary: Yeah, it was a good Christmas. It won't always be this good, but we can't make it last longer than it should.
Martha: Ok, fine. We need to take down the tree.
Gary: I'll make a deal with11 you. We'll leave it up until Sunday, and then we'll take it down after church.
Martha: Ok, good.

Additional Information：
Gifts are placed under the tree from the time the trees are put up until the gifts are opened on Christmas morning. Parents are always excited to see the cheerful faces of their children at the moment they open their gifts. It’s also an American custom to leave the tree up until after the New Year. Some people feel the saddest thing about Christmas is taking down the Christmas tree.
一旦圣诞树摆好，礼物就被放在树下面直到圣诞节早上礼物被拆开。父母亲总是很兴奋地看到他们的孩子拆开他们的礼物时欢快的表情。再者，将圣诞树一直摆到新年是美国的习俗。一些人觉得关于圣诞节最伤心的事是把圣诞树拆卸开来。

【译文】
——行了，亲爱的，该拿走圣诞树上的东西了。
——必须拿下吗？
——快点，它总是往下掉松针，而且树枝已下垂。
——没那么糟糕；况且放在那个角落里看上去确实很好。它使房间有个好气氛。
——好气氛？圣诞树都七零八落了，还使房间里乱糟糟的。
——但它使这里感觉像过圣诞节一样。我实在不愿拿下它。
——但是圣诞节已经过去两个星期了。它还留在那是因为我们一直太忙，没有时间清理它。
——我知道，但是拿走它似乎是个遗憾。
——但是它正变得七零八落，猫还总是玩弄下面的树枝。
——我知道，我知道。但它使我想起了我们刚刚度过的快乐的圣诞节。所有的人都在――我的父母，你的父母，孩子们和堂兄弟姐妹们――食物很好，并且每个人都得到了所想要的。
——是的，是一个愉快的圣诞节。它不会总是这样好，但我们不能使它持续太长的时间。
——是，行。我们需要拿走圣诞树。
——我向你说定了。我们将把它保留至星期天，做完礼拜后再拿下它。
——行，好吧。

4 Words and Expressions
1. agronomist 农(艺)学家
2. date back to 属于,始于某时期
3. ornament 装饰品
4. clean up 打扫;整理，清理
5. wrapping paper 包装纸
6. Christian 基督教的，基督教徒
7. Jewish 犹太人的，犹太教的
8. offend 冒犯;触怒;伤害...的感情
9. sag 松弛, 下陷, (物价)下跌, 漂流
10. atmosphere 大气，气氛
11. make a deal with 与...做生意, 和...妥协

二、小学英语口语情景对话

　　高中英语对话课旨在培养学生语言交际能力,是整个高中英语教学中一个必不可少的重要组成部分。我整理了小学英语口语情景对话，欢迎阅读!

　　小学英语口语情景对话一

　　Linda: Wow ! Look at that !

　　琳达: 哇!看那!

　　Joy : That's Tower Bridge.

　　乔伊: 这是塔桥。

　　Linda: It's marvelous. This is the first time I've seen the

　　bridge.

　　琳达: 真了不起!这是我第一次看到这座桥。

　　Joy: So, let me take a photo of you in front of it!

　　乔伊: 那么，让我以它为背景给你照张相吧!

　　Linda: Yeah! I'd like to send the photo to my parents.

　　琳达: 好哇!我想把这张照片送给给我父母。

　　Joy: Where do you want to go next?

　　乔伊: 你还想去哪里呢?

　　Linda: What about Big Ben?

　　琳达: 大本钟怎么样?

　　Joy: Great. Let's go.

　　乔伊: 好。我们走吧。

　　小学英语口语情景对话二

　　Linda :Wang Bin, what's your favourite film?

　　琳达:王兵,你最喜欢什么电影?

　　Wang Bin:It's hard to say because I like many films. For example, Titanic, Gone with the Wind, Pride and Prejudice and Home Atone. Among them, I think Titanic is the best.

　　王兵:这很难说,因为我喜欢许多电影。例如,《泰坦尼克号》,《乱世佳人》,《傲慢与偏见》和《家赎罪》。其中,我认为泰坦尼克是最好看。

　　Linda:I agree. The story is so romantic and the music is so wonderful.

　　琳达:我同意。这个故事的浪漫和音乐是如此的美妙。

　　Wang Bin:But the story is so sad. It is terrible to see Jack gone with the "unsinkable" ship .

　　王兵:但这个故事是如此悲伤。这是可怕的,看到杰克随着“永不沉没的船”一起淹没在大海中。

　　Linda :Do you know why he didn't leave the ship?

　　琳达:你知道他为什么不离开这艘船吗?

　　Wang Bin:I think there weren't enough lifeboats, and he wanted the women and the children to leave the ship. Now it's your turn to tell me your favourite film.

　　王兵:我认为没有足够的救生船,他希望妇女和孩子们离开船。现在轮到你告诉我你最喜欢的电影。

　　小学英语口语情景对话三

　　Jack:Oh, no! Look at the time! I'm running late! I needed to leave for work five minutes ago

　　杰克:噢,不!看看时间!我迟到了!早在5分钟前我就应该去上班的!

　　Ken:Jack, you're always running late.

　　肯:杰克,你总是迟到。

　　Jack:No, not always. Just most of the time.

　　杰克:不,不是总是。只是大多数的时间。

　　Ken:Well, what's the problem this time?

　　肯恩:嗯,有什么问题?

　　Jack:I can't find my other shoe. It's not in the closet. It's not beside the door. It's not undermy bed.

　　杰克:我找不到我的鞋。不在壁橱里。不在门口。不在我的床下。

　　Ken:Why don't you wear another pair of shoes?

　　肯:你为什么不穿另一双鞋吗?

　　Jack:I can't. My other shoes are too dirty. Besides, I can't find them, either.

　　杰克:不行。我的其他鞋子太脏。除此之外,我也找不到他们。

三、征集一段英语口语情景对话

Let's go have some sports!（Dialog）

Jenny:It's so warm today!Let's go and have some sports!

詹妮：今天太暖和了！咱们运动运动吧！

Henry:Great!

亨利：好啊！

Tom:I want to play football!

汤姆：我想踢足球！

Mark:Good idea!I didn't play football the whole winter!

马克：好主意！一冬天都没踢了！

Tom:I don't want to miss any open goal!

汤姆：我不想错过任何一个得分机会！

Jenny:But I'm afraid you cannot find enough people to have a match!

詹妮：可人怕凑不齐！

Lee:And it is hard for us to find a playground!

李：场地也不好找！

Tom:No problem!

汤姆：没问题！

Jenny:Wait!If you play football,what can we do?

詹妮：而且你们要踢球，我们干吗呀？

Lee:Yes!

李：是啊！

Tom:Haha,I'm sorry！

汤姆：嗬嗬，不好意思。

Mark:So why not play pingpong?

马克：那打乒乓球吧！

Jenny:I prefer badminton!

詹妮：我更想打羽毛球！

Lee:But there are 5 people!

李：可是我们有5个人呀！

Mark:Let me think!Swimming is a good choice!

马克：我看，咱们去游泳吧！

Tom:But I think it is a little bit expensive!

汤姆：可游泳太贵了！

Henry:God save me!Thenlet's go jogging!

亨利：那咱们去跑步算了！

Jenny:Haha,I canno tbelieve it!

詹妮：哈哈，不会吧？

Lee:You mean we five go jogging together?

李：咱们5个人一起跑？！

Tom:I think it is best and cheapest!

汤姆：全面锻炼，还省钱！

Mark:It's silly!

马克：太傻了吧！

Jenny:Cool!

詹妮：太酷了！

Tom:Let's go!

汤姆：走！

一点通

(3).Meeting old friends 老友重逢

Many people shake hands when meeting after they havn't seen each other for a long time.

1. A: I haven't seen you for ages. You haven't been sich, have you?
B: No, I've been in California for the past month.
A: How nice. Where were you exactly?
B: San Diego. I got back yesterday.

2. A: It's nice to see you again. Have you chaged jobs?
B: No, I've been visiting relatives.
A: That's nice. Where?
B: I went to visit an uncle of mine in San Francisco.

3. A: You haven't been around much lately, have you?
B: No, I've been away on vacation.
A: Oh? Where were you?
B: Palm Springs. I've got a cousin there.

4. A: Well, hello, stranger! Have you moved or something?
B: No, I went to California for a few weeks.
A: Oh, really? Where did you go?
B: Los Angeles. I stayed with my brother.

(4).Saying Goodbye 告别

When you're far from friends and family, you can keep in touch with them by letters, post cards, short notes or phone calls.

1.A: I've come to say goodbye.
B: When are you off?
A: I'm flying home on Sunday afternoon.
B: Well, goodbye. See you soon.
A: Please don't forget to say goodbye to the rest of the family for me.

2.A: I'd like to say goodbye to everyone.
B: What time are you going?
A: My plane leaves at 7:25.
B; Well, goodbye and have a good trip!
A: Goodbye. Remember to look me up if you're ever in Washington.

3.A; I'm calling to say goodbye.
B: When do you leave?
A: I'm catching the 11:00 train.
B: Take care of yourself and don't forget to keep in touch.
A: Goodbye. Thanks again for everything.

4.A: I just dropped in to say goodbye.
B: What time are you leaving?
A: I'm going to try to leave by 10:00.
B: Take care and give my best to your parents.
A: Goodbye. Hope to see you again next year.

(5).Saying Thank You 道谢

When someone invites you for dinner, you can bring flowers,candy or a bottle of wine. Sometimes people send a thank you note to the host or hostess a few days after the event.

1.A: I'd better be going.
B: So soon? Why don't you stay a little longer?
A: I wish I could, but it's already late.
B: Oh, it's a shame that you have to leave.
A: Thank you for a wonderful meal.
B: I'm glad you enjoyed it.

2.A: I really must be going now.
B: But you just got here. Can't you stay a little longer?
A: That's very nice of you, but I really can't.
B: Well, it's too bad that you have to go.
A: Thanks very much. It was a great party!
B: It was our pleasure.

3.A: I think it's about time we got going.
B: What? Already? Won't you have more coffee?
A: I'd love to, but I have to get up early tomorrow.
B: Oh! I'm sorry. I wish you could stay.
A: Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.
B: Don't mention it. I hope you can come again soon.

4.A: I really should be on my way.
B: Oh, not yet! At least have one for the road.
A: No. Thanks all the same.
B: Well, I'm sorry you have to leave so early.
A: Thank you very much. We really had a good time.
B: Well, thank you for coming.

(6).Asking People to Repeat 请人复述

As long as you ask politely, most people do not mind repeating something you didn't hear or understand.

1.A: I'm sorry, but I didn't catch what you said.
B: I said, "Do you want me to help you?"
A: If you're sure you're not in a hurry, I can use a lttle help.
B: Would you like me to get you a cab?

2.A: I beg your pardon?
B: I said, "Do you need any help?"
A: That's very nice of you. I guess I could use some help.
B: Just tell me what you'd like me to do.

3.A: What was that?
B: I said, "Is there anything I can do?"
A: If it's not too much trouble, I would like some help.
B: It's no trouble at all. I'll carry this suitcase for you.

4.A: Excuse me? I didn't hear what you said.
B: I asked you if you wanted some help.
A: If you wouldn't mind, I could use a hand.
B: I'll get this bag for you.

(7).Asking Favors 求助

When you ask for things, it is important to be polite. The intonation that you use in making your request is as important as what you actually say. When you think someone will refuse your request, you can ask the question in such a way that the refusal does not cause embarrassment.

1. A: Is there any chance of my borrowing your type-writer?
B: For how long?
A: Until the end of the week.
B: Yes, I guess that would be all right.

2. A: Would you mind if I borrowed your car?
B: Well, when exactly?
A: Until Monday or Tuesday of next week.
B: I'm sorry, but it's just not possible.

3. A: Do you think you could lend me some of your records?
B: Until when?
A: Oh, just over the holidays.
B: I'm not sure. I'll have to think about it.

4. A: I was wondering if you'd let me stay with you for a few days.
B: It really depends on when.
A: Until next weekend, if that's OK.
B: Let me think it over, and I'll let you know later.

(8).Giving Compliments 赞美

Friends often compliment one another on clothes, especially if the clothes are new.

1.A: What a beautiful sweater!
B: Do you think it looks good on me?
A: Yes, and it goes beautifully with your pants.
B: You won't believe it, but it was really cheap.
A: I wish I could find one just like it.

2.A: I like your new coat.
B: Do you think it fits OK?
A: Yes. It looks terrific!
B: I bought it at half price.
A: You were lucky to find it.

3.A: That's a very nice jacket.
B: Does it really look OK?
A: Yes, and I like the color too. It matches your hat.
B: And I got it on sale.
A: That's incredible!

4.A: I love that shirt.
B: Do you really like it?
A: Yes, it fits perfectly.
B: It wasn't very expensive either.
A: That's amazing! It sure looks expensive.

(9).Apologizing 道歉

Sometimes it is necessary to tell someone bad news gently.

1.A: I'm afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth.
B: Oh, don't worry about it.
A: I want to apologize. Is there anything I can do?
B: Just forget about it. I never did like it anyway.

2.A: I'm really sorry, but I seem to have misplaced your scarf.
B: Oh, that's all right.
A: I'm very sorry. Can I get you another one?
B: No. Forget about it. It's not important.

3.A: I'm sorry, but I can't find the book you lent me.
B: That's OK.
A: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one.
B: No. Don't be silly. I wouldn't dream of letting you do that.

4.A: I feel terrible, but I've just broken your ashtray.
B: It's nothing to get upset about.
A: I don't know what to say. I'd like to replace it.
B: No. It's out of the question.

(10).Complaining 抱怨

It's a good idea to be as polite as possible even when complaining about something.

1.A: I wish you wouldn't play the TV so loud.
B: Sorry. Where you trying to sleep?
A: Yes, And while I think of it, please ask when you want to borrow my records.
B: I'm sorry. You're right. I should have asked.

2.A: Do you think you could keep the noise down?
B: I'm sorry. Am I keeping you awake?
A: Yes. And another thing, would you mind not making long distance calls.
B: I'm sorry. I thought you wouldn't mind.

3.A: That radio's pretty loud. Could you turn it down, please?
B: Sorry. Was I disturbing you?
A: Yes. And something else, please don't borrow my clothes without asking.
B: Sorry. I guess I wasn't thinking. I won't do it again.

4.A: You don't have to play that record so loud, do you?
B: I'm sorry. Has it been bothering you?
A: Yes. And please ask me the next time you want to use something.
B: I'm sorry. I meant to ask you.

(11).The weather 天气

A very common way to start a conversation is to talk about the weather. When you're traveling, remember that there is considerable variation in climate in the United States.

1.A: Beautiful day, isn't it?
B: Yes, it's not like what the radio said at all.
A: I wish it would stay this way for the weekend.
B: As long as it doesn't snow!

2.A: It seems to be clearing up.
B: It's such a nice change.
A: I really don't think this weather will last.
B: Let's just hope it doesn't get cold again.

3.A: It looks it's going to be sunny.
B: Yes, it's much better than yesterday.
A: They say we're going to get some rain later.
B: Oh, let's just hope it stays warm.

4.A: I think it's going to be a nice day.
B: It's certainly a big improvement over yesterday.
A: But it's supposed to get cloudy and windy again this afternoon.
B: Well,the worst of the winter should be over.

(12).Asking for Change 换零钱

It is sometimes difficult toget change without buying something, so it's a good idea to carry change with you at all times. If you need change, you can buy something inexpensive like candy or a newspaper and ask for the coins you need.

1.A: Excuse me, but could you give me some change?
B: Let me see. Are dimes and quarters OK?
A: I want to make a long distance phone call.
B: Then you'll need small change.

2.A: Sorry to bother you, but do you have change for a one?
B: I'll have to look. What do you want it for?
A: I need it for the parking meter.
B: I can give you quarters, if that'll help.

3.A: Pardon me, but I was wondering if you could break a one.
B: Let me look. What do you need?
A: I need the change for the stamp machine.
B: I think dimes and quarters will do.

4.A: Excuse me, could you give me change for a dollar?
B: I'll see what I have. What do you need it for?
A: I want to get cigarettes.
B: You can use quarters, dimes and nickels.

(13).Making a Telephone Call 打电话(1)

The telephone system in the United States, as in many other countries, has a special number for each region of the country. It is called as "area code". If you know the area code and the phone number, it's usually cheaper to dial the number yourself. Of course, you must go through an operator to make person-to-person or cllect calls. You can dial direct to many countries
overseas or you can ask for the overseas operator.

1.A:Operator.
B:I'd like to make a collect call to Los Angeles. That's area code 213-486-2435.
A:And what's the name of the person you want to speak to?
B:Susan Greene.

2.A:Operator.
B:Yes, Operator. I'd like to place a person-to-person call to Chicago. The number is
932-8647, but I don't know the area code.
A:Who do you want to speak to?
B:I'll speak to anyone at extension 214.

3.A:Operator.
B:I want to make a person-to-person call to 212-836-1725.
A:And the name of the person you're calling, please?
B:Ed Cooper. That's C double O-P-E-R.

4.A:Operator.
B:Operator, I'd like to place a call to Winnipeg, Cananda. The number is 932-0806.
A:What's the name of the party you're calling?
B:I'm not sure of the name, but the extension is 211.

(14).Making a Telephone Call 打电话(2)

When using a public telephone, be sure to read the directions carefully before dialing.

1.A:Hello. Can I speak to Yolanda, please?
B:Hold on, please.
A:Thank you.
B:Sorry, but she's out.
A:Would you tell her Tom Gray called?
B:I'd be glad to.

2.A:Hello. Is Marie Ward there, please?
B:I'll see if she's in.
A:OK.
B:I'm afraid she's not here.
A:Could you give her a message, please?
B:Yes, of course.

3.A:Hello. Is Mrs. James in, please?
B:Hang on, please.
A:All right.
B:I'm sorry, but I think she's stepped out.
A:Would you ask her to call Larry Ruskin at 836-2550?
B:Certainly.

4.A:Hello. Could I please speak to Miss Davis?
B:Just a minute, please.
A:Thanks.
B:She's not at here desk right now.
A:Could you tell her to give Doug a call when she gets back? She has my number.
B:Sure.