新东方商务英语初级口语素材——安排事物

　　Lesson Five安排事物　(inviting, accepting, declining, offering, refusing)

　　Making invitations
　　I would like to invite you to a reception next Sunday at my home.
　　I would like to invite you to dinner at the new Chinese restaurant.
　　Would you like/care to join us for dessert and coffee?
　　Would you like to go to New York with me next month?
　　I was wondering if you’d like to go to the beach on Saturday.
　　I was wondering if you’d like to come to dinner on Tuesday evening.
　　Can/Will you meet me at the mall after class for some shoe shopping?
　　Can you come over tomorrow night and watch the game with us?
　　How/what about a movie tonight?
　　Why don’t you/not jog with me in the mornings?
　　Why don’t you stop by for a visit on your way home?

　　Accepting invitations
　　Thank you very much.
　　Thanks for your invitation. I’d be delighted to. /I’d love to.
　　Sure. That would be fun/wonderful/great.
　　What a terrific idea! I’d really love to.
　　Sounds great!
　　Sounds like fun!
　　Sure thing!
　　I’ll see you there.
　　Dinner/6:00 it is!
　　Why don’t we!

　　Declining invitations
　　Thank you, but I’m afraid I have other plans for that night.
　　Thank you, but I’m afraid I have an appointment that day.
　　I’m sorry. I can’t go to the movie with you. I… (excuse)
　　I wish I could, but I’m busy. Maybe another time, though.
　　I hate to turn you down, but I must…
　　I would love to any other time, but I’ve already made plans.
　　Thank for asking, but…
　　I appreciate the invitation, but I’m afraid I can’t.
　　I’m afraid I can’t, but thanks anyway.
　　What about a rain check?