(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.

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