Book 5 第五冊
[1] Telling about pastexperiences 敘談體驗
601. A strange thing happened to me this morning.
602. I was crossing the street and was almost hit by a car.
603. Fortunately,I jumped back in time to avoid being hit.
604. It was a terrible experience,and I won’t forget it.
605. Yesterday was such a beautiful day we decided to go for a drive.
606. We prepared a picnic lunch and drove down by the river.
607. After a while,we found a shady place under some poplar trees.
608. On the way back home,we had a flat tire.
609. It was after dark when we got back,and we were all tired.
610. I wish you would give me a more detailed description of your trip.
611. Speaking of trips,did I ever tell you about the experience I had?
612. We used to have a lot of fun when we were that age.
613. I can’t recall the exact circumstances.
614. I never realized that someday I would be living in New York.
615. We never imagined that John would become a doctor.
[2] Asking about furnitureand places to live 尋找傢俱和住房
616. We’re looking for a house to rent for the summer.
617. Are you trying to find a furnished house?
618. This split-level house is for rent.It’s a bargain.
619. That house is for sale.It has central heating.
620. We have a few kitchen things and a dining room set./
621. This is an interesting floor plan.Please show me the basement.
622. The roof has leaks in it,and the front steps need to be fixed.
623. We’ve got to get a bed and a dresser for the bedroom.
624. Does the back door have a lock on it?
625. They’ve already turned on the electricity.The house is ready.
626. I’m worried about the appearance of the floor.
627. If you want a towel,look in the linen closet.
628. What style furniture do you have ? Is it traditional?
629. We have drapes for the living room,but we need kitchen curtains.
630. The house needs painting.It’s in bad condition.
[3] Talking about things towear 談論衣着
631. What do you going to wear today?
632. I’m going to wear my blue suit.Is that all right?
633. I have two suits to send to the cleaners.
634. I have some shirts to send to the laundry.
635. You ought to have that coat cleaned and pressed.
636. I’ve got to get this shirt washed and ironed.
637. All my suits are dirty.I don’t have anything to wear.
638. You’d better wear a light jacket.It’s chilly today.
639. This dress doesn’t fit me anymore.
640. I guess I’ve outgrown this pair of trousers.
641. These shoes are worn-out.They’ve lasted a long time.
642. I can’t fasten this collar button.
643. Why don’t you get dressed now?Put on your work clothes.
644. My brother came in,changed his clothes,and went out again.
645. I didn’t notice you were wearing your new hat.
[4] Discussing differentpoints of view 討論不同觀點
646. You have your point of view,and I have mine.
647. You approach it in a different way than I do.
648. I won’t argue with you,but I think you’re being unfair.
649. That’s a liberal point of view.
650. He seems to have a lot of strange ideas.
651. I don’t see any point in discussing the question any further.
652. What alternatives do I have?
653. Everyone is entitled to his own opinion.
654. There are always two sides to everything.
655. We have opposite views on this.
656. Please forgive me.I didn’t mean to start an argument.
657. I must know your opinion.Do you agree with me?
658. What point are you trying to make?
659. Our views are not so far apart,after all.
660. We should be able to resolve our differences.
[5] Thinking about possiblefuture activities. 考慮將來可能從事的活動
661. If it doesn’t rain tomorrow,I think I’ll go shopping.
662. There’s a possibility we’ll go,but it all depends on the weather.
663. If I have time tomorrow,I think I’ll get a haircut.
664. I hope I remember to ask the barber not to cut my hair too short.
665. My son wants to be a policeman when he grows up.
666. If I get my work finished in time,I’ll leave for New York Monday.
667. Suppose you couldn’t go on the trip.How would you feel?
668. What would you say if I told you I couldn’t go with you?
669. If I buy tha car,I’ll have to borrow some money.
670. If I went with you,I’d have to be back by six o’clock.
671. One of these days,I’d like to take a vacation.
672. As soon as I can,I’m going to change jobs.
673. There’s a chance he won’t be able to be home for Christmas.
674. We may be able to help you in some way.
675. If you were to attend the banquet ,what would you wear?
[6] Talking about pastpossibilities 談論過去可能發生的事
676. I would have had a much better holiday if I had stayed at home.
我要是呆在家裏的話，假期會好過的多。
677. What have you been doing since I saw you last time?
自從我上次見到你以後你都在幹什麼？
678. If I had got enough money yesterday, I would have bought that tape.
如果我昨天錢夠的話，我就買了那盒磁帶了。
679. Looking back on it, I think I shouldn't have given up the contest soeasily.
回過頭來看，我想我不應該如此輕易的放棄那次比賽。
680. Had I taken a taxi, I wouldn't have been late. 如果我打的去的話就不會遲到了。
681. Even if you take the exam again, you won't pass it.
就算再考一次你也通不過。
682. Even if you had given him much more money, he might not have paid off thedebt.
就算你給了他更多的錢，他也還不清債務。
683. What would you have done if you hadn't gone out for a picnic yesterday?
如果你昨天沒有出去野餐的話。你會幹什麼？
684. I wish I had told him the truth. 我真希望我把真相告訴了他。
685. I wish you hadn't cheated me. 我希望你沒有欺騙我。
686. If it had been fine, we would have gone to the park.
如果天氣好的話，我們就去公園了。
687. Would he have seen you if you hadn't waved to him?
如果你沒有朝他揮手，他能看見你嗎？
688. You should have studied much harder. 你本應該更努力的學習。
689. I had thought about arguing with the teacher about that, but I didn't haveenough courage. 我本想和老師爭論那個問題，但我沒有足夠的勇氣。
690. I had thought about living with my grandparents when my parents wentabroad last year. 當我的父母去年出國的時候，我本想和我的祖父母住在一起。
[7] Asking about likes anddislikes 詢問喜歡和不喜歡做的事。
691. What is it you don’t like about winter weather?
692. I don’t like it when the weather gets real cold.
693. I can’t stand summer weather.
694. The thing I don’t like about driving is all the traffic on the road.
695. He doesn’t like the idea of going to bed early.
696. I like to play tennis,but I’m not a very good player.
697. I don’t like spinach even though I know it’s good for me.
698. I’m afraid you’re being too particular about your food.
699. He always finds fault with everything.
700. She doesn’t like anything I do or say.
701. You have wonderful taste in clothes.
702. What’s your favourite pastime?
703. What did you like best about the movie?
704. I didn’t like the taste of the medicine,but I took it anyway.
705. Why do you dislike the medicine so much?
[8] Giving advice andopinions 勸說並提出意見
706. If you want my advice,I don’t think you should go.
707. I suggest that you tear up the letter and start over again.
708. It’s only a suggestion,and you can do what you please.
709. Let me give you a little fatherly advice.
710. If you don’t like it ,I wish you would say so.
711. Please don’t take offense.I only wanted to tell you what I think.
712. In my opinion,the house isn’t worth the price they’re asking.
713. My feeling is that you ought to stay home tonight.
714. It’s none of my business,but I think you ought to work harder.
715. In general,my reaction is favorable.
716. If you don’t take my advice,you’ll be sorry.
717. I’ve always tried not to interfere in your affairs.
718. I’m old enough to make up my own mind.
719. Thanks for the advice,but this is something I have to figure out myself.
720. He won’t pay attention to anybody.You’re just wasting your breath.