快捷之路交际英语第一册第16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 。

Are You Allowed to Swim Here?

Are You Allowed to Swim Here?

B. Yes, you are.

A. Thanks.

A. Are you allowed to smoke here?

B. No, you aren’t.

A. Oh, okay. Thanks.

You Aren’t Allowed to Park Here

A. Excuse me. You aren’t allowed park here.

B. OH?

A. Yes. There’s she sign.

B. Hmm. “Parking for Handicapped Only.” I didn’t see the sign. Thanks for telling me.

A. You’re welcome.

“No Right Turn On Red”

A. Oh, my goodness!

B. What’s the matter?

A. Didn’t you see the sign?

B. The sign? No. What did it say?

A. “NO Right Turn to Red.”

B. “NO Right Turn to Red”?!

A. Yes.

B. Oh, my goodness!

Let Me See Your License

A. Let me your license.

B. Here you are, Officer. Tell me, what did I do wrong?

A. You went through a red light.

B. A red light?

A. Yes. I’m going to have to give you a ticket.

B. Oh.

Rules of the Building

A. Excuse me, but I don’t think you’re allowed to hang your clothes there.

B. Oh, really?

A. Yes. Tenants aren’t permitted to hang laundry on the balcony. It’s one of the rules of the building.

B. Oh. I didn’t know that. Sorry.

A. That’s okay.

When Are you Going to Fix My Sink?

A. Hello. This is Mr. Grant in Apartment 2.

B. Yes? What can I do for you?

A. I’m wondering …When are you going to fix my sink?

B. Well. Mr. Grant, I’m very busy right now. I’ll try to fix it soon.

A. You know, you promised to fix it several weeks ago. I’m afraid I’m going to have to call the Health Department.

B. Now, Mr. Grant. I’m sure that won’t be necessary. I promise I’ll fix your sink this week.

A. Thank you very much.

Do I Have to Work on July 4th?

A. May I ask you a question?

B. Sure. What is it?

A. Do I have to work on July 4th?

B. No, you don’t. It’s a legal holiday.

A. I see. Thank you.

You Should Write to the Mayor

A. You know…in my opinion, they should have more buses on this route in the morning.

B. Why do you say that?

A. The lines at the bus stops are long, the buses are too crowded, and people are often late for work.

B. Hmm. You should write to the mayor.*

A. Write to mayor?

B. Yes. Really. You ought to write to the mayor express your opinion.

A. That’s a good idea. I will.