General English 100 for Zhoushanese

1、Unit One: Greetings and Farewell
(1)
A: Good morning, Mrs. Black.
B: Good morning, Mr. Green.
A: How is Mr. Black?
B: He's very well, thank you. And how about Mrs. Green?
A: she's fine too, thanks.

(2)
A: Hi, Lucy, haven't seen you lately. How are things with you?
B: Not bad, thank you.

(3)
A: thank you for a lovely evening.
B: I'm glad you could come.
A: Good night.
B: Good night.

(4)
A: I've come to say goodbye.
B: What time are you leaving?
A: I'm going to leave by 11:00.
B: well, goodbye and have a nice trip.
A: thank you for everything.

2、Unit Two: Introduction
(1)
A: Wendy, this is my friend, Mr. Paul Brown. And this is my secretary, Wendy Miller.
B: How do you do, Mr. Brown?
C: How do you do, Miss Miller? Welcome to Zhoushan.

(2)
A: Tom!
B: Hi, Peter.
A: Tom, this is my sister, Susan.
B: Very pleased to meet you.
A: Excuse me, Tom. Your last name is?
B: Gray.
A: This is Mr. Tom Gray.
C: How do you do, Mr. Gray?
B: How do you do? Please, call me Tom.

(3)
A: Excuse me. Are you the secretary here?
B: Yes, I am. My name's Helen Black.
A: How do you do, Miss Black? I'm John Brown, from the USA.
B: Nice to meet you, Mr. Black. Please sit down.

(4)
A: Mrs. Li, I'd like you to meet a friend of mine, Robert Wilson.
B: How do you do?
C: how do you do?
B: What's your impression of Zhoushan?
C: Well, it's really different from what I expected.
B: Zhoushan is really changing quickly.

3、Unit Three: Complaining and Apologizing

(1)
A: I wish you wouldn't have your TV so loud.
B: I'm sorry. Were you trying to sleep?
A: Yes, and while I think of it - please ask when you borrow the iron.
B: I really ought to have known better, sorry.


(2)
A: I'm afraid I have to make a complaint about your hotel service.
B: I see, I'm sorry. What's the problem?
A: The food in the restaurant is awful and waiters are unfriendly.
B: We really feel bad about it. We'd like to apologize to you for the inconvenience. We'll see to it right away.


(3)
A: Do you think you could keep the noise down a bit?
B: I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to bother you. Have I been keeping you awake?
A: Yes, and another thing - would you mind not using my toothpaste?
B: I'm sorry. I didn't think you'd mind.


(4)
A: I'm afraid there is a problem with the TV I bought from your shop and it is no longer working.
B: I'm really sorry for the trouble. Do you have a receipt?
A: Yes. Here it is.
B: Well, we'll fix it for you.


4、Unit Four: Social Engagements

(1)
A: What would you like to drink?
B: It's up to you. What do you have?
A: How about a coffee?
B: That sounds great.

(2)
A: I'd like to take you out for dinner.
B: Thank you. I'd love to.
A: When would be convenient for you?
B: How about Saturday night?
A: Fine. I'll pick you up at your hotel. Say, seven o'clock?
A: That suits us fine. We're looking forward to it.

(3)
A: please help yourself.
B: Thank you.
A: What do you think of Zhoushan food?
B: It's delicious.
A: Have some more, please.
B: No, thank you. I've had enough.

(4)
A: Hello, Bill. We're going dancing this evening. We'd like you to come.
B: Well, that's very kind of you. But I have an engagement for this evening.
A: That's a pity.
B: I'm awfully sorry. I hope to join you next time.



5、Unit Five: Booking Airline Tickets

(1)
A: I'd like to make a reservation to Los Angeles for next Monday.
B: Just a second and I'll check the schedule.
A: I'll need an economy ticket with an open return.
B: Zhoushan Civil Aviation Bureau has a flight leaving at 9:25 a. m.
A: You have to be there half an hour before departure time.

(2)
A: I want to fly to Beijing tomorrow.
B: Let me see that's available.
A: I want to go coach, and I'd prefer a morning flight.
B: Zhoushan Airline's Flight 102 leaves at 9:20 a. m.
A: That's fine. What time do I have to be Putuoshan Airport?
B: Check - in time is 8:45 a. m.

(3)
A: What flights do you have from Zhoushan to Xiamen tomorrow?
B: One moment, please, and I'll find out what's available?
A: I'd like to travel first - class.
B: Ok. We have a nonstop flight leaving Putuoshan Airport.
A: When should I get to the airport?
B: Please be there by 8:45 a. m. at the latest.

(4)
A: Do you fly to Shanghai on Sunday?
B: Just a minute and I'll see if there are any flights.
A: By the way, I don't want a night flight.
B: There's a CAAC - 102 out of Putuoshan Airport at 9:25 a. m.
A: When am I supposed to check in?
B: Try to be there by 8:45. the airport will be crowded.

6、unit six: Asking the way.

(1)
A: Excuse me, sir. Can you tell me the way to Bank of China?
B: Sure. Walk a little along this road. There is a high building on the left. You can't miss it.
A: Thank you very much.
B: My pleasure.
(2)
A: Excuse me, but I'm trying to find the nearest post office.
B: Take the second right and go straight on.
A: Should I take a bus?
B: No, you can walk it in under five minutes.
A: Many thanks.
B: No problem.
(3)
A: Excuse me. Is this the right way to the City Library?
B: I'm afraid you're going in the wrong direction, but don't worry. Turn round and turn left at the traffic lights.
A: Will it take me long to get there?
B: No, it's not far at all.
A: Thank you.
B: You're welcome.
(4)
A: Excuse me, is Yadanshan Ferry far from here?
B: Yes, but there is a bus going there.
A: How long does it take to get there by bus?
B: Normally, it takes 20 minutes, but if you take a taxi, you can get there in less than 10 minutes.
A: I'll take a taxi then. Thank you very much indeed.
B: My pleasure.

7、Unit seven: visiting the doctor.
(1)
A: what seems to be the problem?
B: I have a bad cold.
A: How long have you had it?
B: It came on yesterday.
A: Take this medicine. Keep warm.
B: Thank you for your advice.
(2)
A: What's you for your trouble?
B: I keep feeling dizzy.
A: How long has this been going on?
B: Two or three days now.
(3)
A: Have you got a headache?
B: No, I keep feeling sick.
A: How long have you been like this?
B: Nearly a week. What should I do?
A: It's nothing serious. But stay in bed for a day or two.
B: Thank you for your advice.
(4)
A: You look pale. What seems to be the matter?
B: I have a bad headache.
A: How long has this been gong on?
B: It all started the day before yesterday.
A: By the sound of it, you've got a bad cold.
B: What should I do?
A: It's nothing serious. Take this medicine and keep warm.
B: Thank you, doctor.


8. unit Eight: shopping

(1)
A: What can I do for you?
B: I’m just looking.
A: Ok, please do.
(2)
A: can I help you?
B: yes, please. I’d like to buy a jacket.
A: What color do you prefer?
B: I like grey.
A: What size are you looking for?
B: medium, please.
A: What about this one?
B: Oh! It looks nice. I’ll take it.

(3)
A: can I help you?
B: yes, would you show me the sweater over there?
A: Which one? This one?
B: Yes, please.
A: Here you are.
B: thank you. How much is it?
A: it’s 20 dollars.
B: good, I’ll take it.
(4)
B: how much is the bike?
A: two hundred and fifty yuan.
B: have you got a cheaper one?
A: no. this one is on sale today.


9. Unit traveling.

(1)
A: where can I enjoy good local food?
B: have you ever tasted any fresh seafood?
A: oh, no.
B: then I suggest you try fresh seafood in Shenjiamen. Absolutely delicious.

(2)
A: now we are at the Opium War site in Dinghai.
B: May I go inside and look around?
A: Certainly.

(3)
A: Good morning, Mrs. White?
B: Good morning, Miss Chen. It’s a fine day, isn’t it?
A: yes, it is. Shall we take a tour of Fodingshan, Mrs White?
B: All right. Let’s set off right away.

(4)
A: are we allowed to take pictures inside the Puji Temple?
B: I have on idea. We’d better ask.
A: ok. Excuse me. Are we allowed to take pictures in here?
C: I’m afraid you aren’t. but you can from the outside and in the cloister.
A: what about drawing?
C: no problem.

10. Unit Ten: Cash Exchange
(1)
A: I’d like to have this cashed, please.
B: please put your name and address here. May I see you passport, please?
A: yes.
B: how would you like the money?
A: Ten twenties and five tens, and the rest in small change, please.

(2)
A: can you exchange this for RMB, please?
B: just fill out this form, please.
A: ok. Here.
B: what would you like?
A: five tens, five fives, and the rest in ones, please.
B: here you are. Thank you.

(3)
A: would you cash these traveler’s checks, please?
B: What would you like?
A: Ten – dollar bills, please.
B: is there anything else?
A: yes, I’d like to know how to send money to France.

(4)
A:　could I change these pound notes to RMB, please?
B: do you want small bills or large?
A: it doesn’t matter.
B: do you want anything else?
A: yes, I’d like to know the exchange rate for yen.