世界邮展志愿者公共英语培训重点材料

1、世界邮展志愿者公共英语培训重点材料Training schedule:1. Basic expressions2. Functional expressions3. Luoyang Special Sentences 4.Common problems in pronunciationBasic expressions对外宾所提问题完全听不懂Could you please rephrase that question/ topic?Im not exactly sure what you mean对外宾所提问题的内容不熟悉Im not exactly sure how to answer t

2、hat question, but (perhaps)Thats a rather difficult question, but (maybe)Im sorry, but I dont know much about对外宾所提问题似懂非懂Do you mean？If I understand rightIm sorry if Im being a little slow, but?Im sorry, Im not sure I understand. Do you mean (that)So am I right in saying?If Ive got the picture, thenS

3、o what you mean is, right?Sorry, I dont quite catch you. You mean?Would it be correct in supposing?需要思考：Well，ActuallyIn factYou seeYou know.How shall I put it out.Let me think for a secondGive me a few seconds换一种方式重述In other words, I am.And that meansLet me put it another wayWhat Im suggesting isAll

4、 Im trying to say isWhat Im getting at isPerhaps I should make that clearer by sayingPerhaps it would be more accurate to sayThe point Im making is that回答外宾就某事征求你的意见As far as Im concerned, I hold/guess/imagine/suppose/suspectIn my opinionIt seems to me (that)From where I stand, it isWhat I reckon is

5、Id like to point out thatIm convinced thatPersonally, I consider表达对未来的打算和态度Well as you know, at the moment, I am studying atI am preparing right now to get further education, so my short-term plan is toIf I am not successful, that is, if something goes wrong, I think I will probablyIn the future I w

6、ould like to complete a masters degree.I dont know if I will but I might be able toI feel inclined to Ill do all I can toI reckon IllIm figuring onI have every intention of回忆过去I can still remember/recollect/recall the time when I passed my entrance examinations.Ill never forget the time when I first

7、 went to primary school.Once, when I was a college student, I went on a trip which I will never forget.如何来解释原因 and I guess this is probably because This could be becauseThis might be because.I suppose the reason has something to do with the fact that.驳斥观点Im afraid its wrong.Im afraid what you think

8、about is not quite right.No, youve got it all wrongIm sorry, there are some misunderstandings here.It doesnt seem correct to sayI cant accept that.I couldnt agree with you less.I dont think youre right there.I cant say that I share your view ofIm afraid I cant accept your argument.Im not at all conv

9、inced by your explanation.如何举例说明Let me give you an example.Take for instanceAn example of this would beAnd as evidence of thatLet me cite a few instancesTo exemplify this theoryTo give you an example of this, takefor instance.To illustrate my pointTo make it clearer to you, such as突出说话条理性、逻辑性观点承接短语：

10、Another point which I could add here is that A second feature which I should mention is that.As well as that, I could say that On top of that I can also add that.Also, I suppose I could say And I shouldnt forget to mention thatIn addition to what I have just said , I can add that I guess I could als

11、o remark on the fact thatTell me something about your hometown:E.g. well, first of all, the main thing you need to know is that(point 1)in fact(detail 1) on top of that I can also add that(point2).which means(detail 2)something else that I need to comment on is that2. Functional expressionsGreetings

12、 and Welcoming Conversations1. A: Welcome to Luoyang B: Thank you.2. A: Nice to meet you B: Nice to meet you, too. 3. A: Where are you from? (不要问3 “w”) B: Im from America.4. A: Ive heard so much about you. B: Thanks. Im flattered.5. A: How was your trip? B: It was wonderful.6. A: I hope you will enj

13、oy your stay here. B: Thank you, Im sure I will.7. A: Please have a seat. B: OK, thank you.8. A: Is this your first trip to Luoyang? B: No, Ive been here twice.9. A: Have you been to other parts of China?B: I have been to Xian and Shanghai. 10. A: Whats your impression of Luoyang so far? B: Luoyang

14、is a very beautiful city! 初次见面补充材料：Nice to meet you. /nice meeting you?!I enjoy the privilege of meeting you.我很荣幸遇见你。 I am delighted to know you.我很高兴认识你。 I am honored to know you.认识你深感荣幸。 Its a pleasure to know you.认识阁下深感荣幸。 Its very nice to have a chance to meet you.真高兴有这个机会认识你。 Is everything going

15、 on well？一切还好吗？Hows everything？一切都好吗？ Hows your family？你家人都好吗？ Whats up？ Nothing much.怎么了？没什么。 Whats happening？近来好吗？ How are you feeling today？你今天觉得怎样？ How is it going？近况如何。Hows everything with you？你的一切如何？ Hi！Are you having fun？嗨，你过得愉快吗？ How have you been （feeling）？你近来如何？ So far so good.到目前还好。 再见和告别

16、 Goodbye and Taking Leave1. A: I really should be going.B: OK, have a safe trip.2. A: Take care! See you later. B: Have a nice day! 3.A:Please look me up whenever youre in Luoyang.B: Thank you, I sure will.4. A: Nice talking to you!B: Same here!5. A: Please say hello to your family. B: Send my best

17、wishes to your wife. 6. A: Goodbye and good luck!B: Keep in touch! 7. A: This is a small gift. I hope you like it. B: I love it!8. A: Lets take a picture together. B: Thats a good idea.9. A: Lets get together again soon. B: Im looking forward to that.Introductions/Talking about Yourself1. A: Hello!

18、Whats your name? B: My name is2. A: Here is my business card.B: Thank you. Here is mine.3. A: What should I call you? B: Please just call me .4. A: Id like you to meet my colleague.B: Id love to5. A: Heres a picture of my family.B: They are lovely! 6. A: I work in the travel and tourism business.B:

19、How interesting！7. A: I was born and raised in Luoyang.。B: Really?？8. A: This is my hometown. B: Oh, its beautiful!9. A: I have been living in Luoyang for 20 years.B: Youre really lucky!！补充材料：May I introduce myself to you？我可以自我介绍吗？May I take the liberty of introducing myself to you？我可以冒昧地自我介绍吗？ I fe

20、el much honored to be here and shall begin by introducing myself.我很荣幸能够到此，并将先从自我介绍开始。 I think I am reasonably frank by nature.我想我生性相当坦率。 I am quite reserved, but I value friendship.我相当内向，但我重视友谊 自我介绍参考模板：My name is . I was born in and graduated from .in./am now a freshman/sophomore/ junior/senior/ po

21、st graduate inUniversity. My major is . in Department. I strongly believe that this is one of the most gracious missions I have ever received in my entire life because so far this is an unprecedented opportunity/a fat chance in which I can do something for my country. As we all know, the World Stamp

22、 Collection Exhibition is a major event in Luoyang, even in China in 2009. I feel greatly honored to be part of our volunteer group. I think I am a/anboy/lady/guy, if there is anything you need, I wont be far away.相关性格表达： adaptable 适应性强的 efficient 有效率的 energetic 精力充沛的 enthusiastic热情的independent 有主见的

23、 industrious 勤奋的ingenious 有独创性的 initiative 首创精神expressive 善于表达 frank 直率的，真诚的 frugal 俭朴的 generous 宽宏大量的 amiable 和蔼可亲的aggressive 有进取心 ambitious 有雄心壮志 analytical 善于分析的 aspiring有抱负的audacious有冒险精神 adroit 灵巧的，机敏的purposeful意志坚强的 qualified 合格的 rational 有理性的 realistic 实事求是的reasonable 讲道理的 reliable 可信赖的 respo

24、nsible 负责的 self-conscious 自觉的 selfless 无私的 apprehensive有理解力Offering/Asking for Help1. A: Do you need any help? B: No, thank you. Im fine. 2. A: Here, let me help you!！ B: Oh, thanks a lot! 3. A: Is there anything I can do for you? B: Yes, could you help me get a train ticket?4. A: Do you have any qu

25、estions about Luoyang? B: Yes, a lot5. A: Could you do me a favor? B: Sure, Id be glad to.补充内容：How can I help you?Can you do me a favor?Would you please give me a hand?Id appreciate it if you couldAgreement and Disagreement1. A: Do you agree with me? B: Absolutely, I agree with you.2. A: China is de

26、veloping so quickly.B: Exactly/absolutely/definitely/ of course/sure3. A: Chinese food is so good.B: I feel the same way. 4.A: Chinese culture is very different from western culture.B: Youre so right. 5. A: Chinese is so difficult. B: You can say that again. 6. A: I feel like taking a break. B: That

27、s a good idea. 7. A: China has a lot of problems. B: I dont think so.8. A: Japan is our biggest competition.B: Im afraid I disagree.“同意、不同意”补充材料：如果你同意我的意见，就明白地回答“是”。 Answer with a plain yes if you agree with me. 我并不完全同意你。 I do not altogether agree with you. 几乎所有的成员都同意这项提议。 Virtually all the members

28、were in agreement with the proposal. 在这件事情上我不同意你的看法。 I have to disagree with you on this. 尽管我努力劝说，他还是不同意。 In spite of my efforts at persuasion, he wouldnt agree. 我们有保留的同意了他们的计划。 We agreed to their plan with a grain of salt. 我很遗憾，不能同意你。I regret to say that I can not agree with you. 很抱歉，这点我不同意你的意见。 Im

29、 sorry. I cant agree with you there. 如果你同意的话，我现在就动身。With your permission Ill leave now. 坦率地说，我不太同意你的意见。 To be frank, I dont quite agree with you. 很抱歉，我不赞成你的意见。 I am afraid I cant endorse your opinion. 我完全赞成那种理论。 I entirely approve of that theory. 她点头表示赞成. She nodded her approval. 继续你的计划，我们都支持你Go ahe

30、ad with your plan. Were all for it.就个人而言,我赞成前一种观点。 Personally, Im in favor of the former view.在这件事上你赞成他还是反对他？ Are you with him or against him on this issue? 我们来看一下赞成和反对的理由。 Lets just run through the arguments for and against. 他对你的想法表示赞成还是反对? Did he give a yes or a no to your idea? 你能考虑接受我们的反对意见吗？ Co

31、uld you consider accepting our counterproposal? “赞美”补充材料：you look great today.你今天看上去很棒you did a good job你干得非常好youre looking sharp你看上去真精神/真棒/真漂亮you always know the right thing to say. = youre very eloquent.你总是说话得体youve got a great personality.你的个性很好you have a good sense of humor.你真幽默your Chinese is r

32、eally surprising.你的中文令人惊you have a good taste.你很有品位you look like a million dollars. = you look outstanding. =you look like a movie star.你看上去帅呆了“好”相关词汇：Terrific, splendid, outstanding, fabulous, amazing, unbelievable, incredible, Excellent,extravagant感谢 ：A: Thank you very much! B: Youre welcome. Its

33、my pleasure. 8. A: Thank you for coming. B: Thank you for inviting me.9. A: Thank you for your time. B: Anytime! 10. A: Thank you for a great evening. B: It was my pleasure.表示感谢补充材料：Thank you for contributing so much to the pleasure of our stay in . 感谢您为使我们在的停留期间的愉快所作的许多努力。 Thank you so much for you

34、r generous hospitality. 非常感谢您慷慨的款待。 Thank you very much /ever so much/most sincerely/indeed/ from the bottom of my heart. 很/非常/最真诚地/确实/衷心/感谢您。 Thanks a million (ever so much). 万分（非常）感谢。 Please accept/ I wish to express my sincere /grateful / profound appreciation for . 请接受（致以）真挚的（衷心的）（深切的）感谢. I sinc

35、erely (deeply) (warmly) appreciate . 我真挚的（深深的）（热情的）感谢. I am very sincerely (most) (truly) grateful to you for . 为了，我非常真挚的（深深的）（真诚的）感谢您。 There is nothing more important (satisfying) (gratifying) to me than to 再也没有比收到您的来信更使我觉得重要（快慰）（感激）了。 Believe me, I am truly grateful for. 我确实真诚地感谢你 I regret very mu

36、ch that I did not have an opportunity to thank you personally for . 未能面谢，深表遗憾Congratulations1. A: We signed the contract. B: Congratulations! 2. A: We got the job done! B: Lets celebrate! Hobbies and Leisure1. A: What do you do to relax? B: I love traveling.2. A: Do you like sportsB: Yes, very much.

37、3. A: What are your hobbies?B: I play golf.4. A: What are you interested in?B: Im very interested in speaking English.5. A: Would you like to buy anything to take home with you?B: Sure. What do you recommend?喜好/讨厌常见表达补充材料：Im fairly/pretty keen on. Im quite/pretty fond of Im really into Im totally ma

38、d aboutIm quite a big fan of. I simply adoreIm partial to Im quite passionate aboutIm quite enthusiastic about I generally prefer (use only when comparing) 厌恶/不喜欢：Im not so keen on Im not much of a fan of I really cant stand I absolutely loatheI totally detest.Relative expressions:娱乐中心 leisure cente

39、r 消遣 pastime 休闲服 sportswear/casual clothes 马戏团 circus 游乐场 pleasure ground 魔术 magic 音乐会 concert 舞厅 disco娱乐 entertainment 酒吧 pub shopping center mall chain-store boutique KTV Internet Caf/barWeather1. A: Beautiful day, isnt it? B: Absolutely.2. A: What do you think of the weather here? B: Its wonderfu

40、l, but a little too hot for me.3. A: Luoyang is a great place to visit in spring!B: It sure is.天气补充材料：Pleasantdaysarewhatpeopleneedmostin myhometown.在我的家乡，好天气是大家最渴望的Weatherhasgreatinfluenceonthecropsin differentareas.在不同的地域，气候对庄稼都有很大的影响。 Theweatheristerribletodaybecauseofthe destructionofnaturebyhum

41、anbeing.现在的气非常不好，这是人类破坏自然的结果。 Well,asIcomefromthesouthofChina,Im notusedtothehotanddryweatherinBeijing.我来自中国南部，我不太适应北京这种有热又干的气候Frankly,IhavetosaythatIdontliketheweatherinmyhometownbecauseitssohumid.坦率的讲，应该说我不喜欢我家乡的气候，因为它太潮湿了。 天气情况：大雨 heavy rain 雷雨 storm/thunder storm雷阵雨 thunder shower倾盆大雨 down pour阵

42、雨 shower中雨 moderate rain小雨 drizzle微风 breeze微风 gentle breeze和风 moderate breeze 清风 fresh breeze 狂风 storm Seeing a Doctor Whats bothering you? Whats the trouble? What hurts you?How long have you been feeling like this?When did the pain start?I dont feel like eating anything.I feel like Im burning up.I

43、seem to have pain all over.My whole body feels weak.Youll be all right soon.Theres nothing to be alarmed about./Dont be panic.Dont over do things.Go home and rest for at least three or four days.看病补充材料：Clinic /hospital /emergency center /emergency room/ Drugstore / registration office.Measures: Tran

44、sfusion /acupuncture/injection.Dentist /surgeon /physician/heart-specialist/ENT/ Psychiatrist.Okay, take it easy/ calm down, and Ill give you a checkup/examination/take your temperature/blood pressure.Give sb a blood testing.X-ray sb./give sb. a X-ray.Ultra-sonic BCheck: medical examination. Physica

45、l examination. body examination.（whats this?）3. Luoyang Special Sentences1.A: How do you like Luoyang? B:I think Luoyang is very beautiful and the people are friendly2. A: There are changes in Luoyang everyday. B: Its amazing! 3. A: I hope youll come to Luoyang often.B: I plan to.4. A: There are man

46、y investment opportunities in Luoyang now.B: Please tell me more about them.5. A: Where would you like to visit most?B: I want to see The Ancient Tomb Museum.6. A: There are many interesting things to see in Luoyang.B: I hope I have time to see them all.7. A: Luoyang is one of the most important cit

47、ies in Henan Province.B: You can say that again!City introductionThe Longmen Grottoes Peony& water banquet the introduction of LuoyangLuoyang is located in the western part of Henan province, stretching across the middle reaches of the Yellow River. As a city famous for its splendid history and prof

48、ound culture, Luoyang has become a shining gem in central part of China for its abundant and characteristic modern civilization. Luoyang has been known as an ancient capital of nine dynasties . It is among the first cities to be declared by the State Council as the ancient capitals and famous histor

49、ical and cultural cities. It served as a capital for 1,529 years.It was the first one to have served as the capital for the most numerous dynasties and for the longest time. Luoyang is one of the important birthplaces of the Chinese civilization. Culture in the Yellow River and the Luo River symbolized by the writing of the Yellow River and Luoyang is regarded as a key origin of the ancient Chinese civilization. It was here that Taoism initiated, Confucianism originated, Buddhism first was introduced .Many Chinese descendants found the