快捷之路交际英语第一册第8课

《快捷之路交际英语》快速提高你的交际口语，不让英语成为绊脚石 。

Excuse Me. Where’s the Supply Room?

A. Excuse me. Where’s the supply room?

B. It’s down the hall.

A. Thank you.

B. Are you a new employee?

A. Yes. I started yesterday. May name is Bill.

B. I’m Patty. Welcome to the company.

A. Thanks.

Please Take This Box to Mr. Miller on the 3rd Floor

A. Please take this box to Mr. Miller on the 3rd floor.

B. To Mr. Miller?

A. Yes.

B. I’m sorry, but I’m new here. What does the look like?

A. He’s tall, with brown hair.

B. Okay. I’ll do it right away.

Can You Show Me How to Turn On This Machine?

A. Excuse me. Can you help me for a minute?

B. Sure. What is it?

A. Can you show me how to turn on this machine?

B. Yes. Press this button.

A. I see. Thanks very much.

B. You’re welcome.

Could You Tell Me How to Transfer a Call?

A. Excuse me. Could you help me for a minute?

B. Certainly. What is it?

A. Could you tell me how to transfer a call?

B. Sure. Press the red button. Then, dial the other office and hang up.

A. I see. First, I press the red button. Then, I dial the other office and hang up. Right?

B. Yes, That’s right.

A. Thank you.

B. You’re welcome.

Could You Possibly Show Me How?

A. How’s your first day on the job going?

B. Fine.

A. Tell me, do you know how to lock the cash register?

B. No, I don’t. Could you possibly show me how?

A. All right. First, take out your tray. Then, close the drawer.

B. I’m sorry. Could you please repeat that?

A. Sure. First, take out your tray.

B. Um-hmm.

A. Then, close the drawer. Okay so far?

B. Yes, I’m following you.

A. Then, turn the key on the side. Have you got that?

B. Yes. I understand.

A. Be sure to ask if you have any questions.

B. Okay. Thank you very much.

Did I Wash the Glasses All Right?

A. Did I want the glasses all right?

B. Yes, you did. You washed them very well.

A. Thanks. I just wanted to check.

A. Did I clean the supply room all right?

B. Yes, you did. You cleaned it very well.

A. Thanks. I just wanted to check.

A. Did I paint the ceiling all right?

B. Yes, you did. You painted it very well.

A. Thanks. I just wanted to check.

A. Did I make the beds all right?

B. Yes, you did. You made them very well.

A. Thanks. I just wanted to check.

Did I Type the Letters All right?

A. Did I type the letters all right?

B. Actually, you didn’t. You typed them rather poorly.

A. Oh? What did I do wrong?

B. You made several spelling mistakes.

A. Oh. I’m sorry.

B. Don’t worry about it. You’re new on the job.

You’re Required to Wear Your Helmet at All Times

A. Johnson?

B. Yes, sir?*

A. Where’s your helmet?

B. My helmet? Uh… I’m afraid I left* it in my car.

A. You know, you’re required to wear your helmet at all times.

B. I’m sorry. I forgot.*

I’m Free Now. What Do You Want Me to Do?

A. I’m free now. What do you want me to do?

B. Please clean the kitchen shelves.

A. I did that already.

B. You did?

A. Yes. I cleaned them an hour ago.

B. Oh, good. Then please sweep the floor.

A. I did THAT already, too.

B. Really?

A. Yes. I swept* it a little while ago. Is there anything else I can do?

B. Hmm. I can’t think of anything at the moment.

A. Do you want me to set the tables for tomorrow?

B. Yes. That’s good idea. You know, you’re an excellent new employee.

A. Thank you for saying so. I’m very happy to be here.