今天學習到的基礎會話:
A: Hi Jasmine. It's Uncle Eric calling is your father at home?
B: I'm afraid not. Can I take a message?
A: Sure. Do you have a pen?
B: Yes!
A: Ok. Tell him to give me a call at 656-8871!
B: Will do!
Can/ May I take a message?
Can/ May I leave a message?
I'm afraid not./ I'm afraid that he is not at home.
Tell him to give me a call at 656-8871./ Tell him to call me at 656-8871.
A: Hi, Dr. Tyler.
B: Hello. What's the matter with you today, Daisy?
A: I've got a bad cough and I keep sneezing.
B: Ok. I'm going to give you some medicine. Try to also get some rest. You will feel better in few days.
A: Thank you, doctor!
I've got a cough./ sore throat./ runny nose./ fever./ headache./ stomachache.
I'm going to give you some medicine/ medication.
Try to also get some/ take/ have a rest.
A: Miss, you can't eat or drink on the subway!
B: Really? Thanks for telling me. I'll put this hamburger and Coke away.
A: Also, that red seat is reserved for the needy.
B: Actually, I'm six months pregnant.
A: Oh, sorry!
B: Can't you see my huge belly?
A: I really can't tell!
on the bus/ train/ subway/ plan/ ship
in the car/ taix
A: Does this bus go to the mall?
B: Sorry, ma'am. I only got up to 42nd street.
A: So which bus should I take?
B: The #55 is best, but you just missed it.
A: Is there any other way?
B: I will take you to Civic Boulevard. Then you can transfer to bus #113.
A: Great, thanks.