英语是是一个重音节拍的语言，把握好节奏与重读能够展现英语的地道。
A stress-timed language is a language where the stressed syllables are said at approximately regular intervals, and unstressed syllables shorten tofit this rhythm.
与中文发音的整齐划一形成鲜明对比。英语是用意群去读，而非中文一样较为均匀地一字一字念。不能 pronounce everything！
Stress-timed languages can be compared with syllable-timed ones, where each syllable takes roughly the same amount of time.
5月晨读的教材凝聚了25个生活场景。利用情景说话，而不是念这句话！
Speak English Around Town presents 325 American English idioms and expressions，which will be very useful for daily life.
一方面，结合场景注重表达的运用；另一方面，通过听说模仿注重语音的变化，不同语调不同情绪。
学习英语始终盘旋在脑中的四问：
有哪些易犯的语音错误？
有哪些重音需要注意？
有哪些值得学的表达？
有哪些我没有注意到的地方？
易犯问题：不要差不多！
查：发音是什么？完整念出。元音长度与重读需要注意。
听：发音习惯、重读轻读。如：My suitcase is not there.
基本发音问题：如missing/'mɪsɪŋ/舌面不碰上颚，loaded /'lodɪd/，various/'vɛrɪəs/, piece等。
自动屏蔽Can I， Can you， Let's 等。
LESSON 1: GOING SHOPPING
Amy is at a clothing store shopping for a new pair of pants. Lisa, a saleswoman, asks her if she needs any help.
Lisa: May I help you?
Amy: I’m just browsing. /'brauziŋ/
Lisa: Let me know if I can help. My name is Lisa.*
Amy: Do these pants come in black?
Lisa: Yes, but we’re sold out. They’re so popular, we can’t keep them in stock.
Amy: Do you have any black pants on sale?
Lisa: Yes, these are marked down from $69.95 to $24.95.
Amy: That’s a good buy, but I’m not crazy about the fabric.
Lisa: What about these pants? These are on sale for $49.
Amy: That’s a little pricey, but I’ll try them on.
(Amy enters the fitting room with the pants. A few minutes later, Lisa comes to check on her).
Lisa: How are the pants?
Amy: A little snug.（tight）
Lisa: That style does run small. Let me bring you the next size up.
(Lisa hands Amy the pants and Amy puts them on).
Amy: These pants are a little big, aren’t they?
Lisa: No, they fit nicely!
Amy: They’re baggy (loose)in the back, don’t you think?
Lisa: No, they’re perfect. Take my word for it.
Amy: I’m just not sure. I think I’d better hold off for now.
语言点：
just browsing=Just looking
Let me=lemme
Come with 套餐里面有什么搭配。
out of stock脱销。
Mark up涨价。
A good deal/ bargain /steal。
I’m not crazy about= Not my thing.
True to size合适。
Run big过大。
语调上扬是询问，下降是不确定。
固定表达有固定读法。For rit.
作业反馈：
双元音：browsing, down, pricey,down
单词中与结尾l：small, help, style
Take my word for it.
A good buy.（拖长）
That style does run small.不用特别强调does。
Do you have any black pants on sale?语调慢慢上扬。
They’re baggy in the back, don’t you think?反义疑问句前面是陈述，平声念。
LESSON 2: RETURNING AN ITEM TO THE STORE
Paul bought a camera yesterday that doesn’t work. He returns it to the store. Tim, the salesman, helps him make an exchange.
Paul: Hi, I bought this camera here yesterday, and it’s not working.
Tim: Did you charge the battery and put it in correctly?
Paul: Yes. I followed the directions to the letter.
Tim: Do you mind if I take a crack at it?
Paul: Be my guest.
Tim: I usually have the magic touch ... Hmmm, you’re right. It doesn’t work.Would you like a replacement*?
Paul: No, this is the second one I’ve had to return. I think I’ll steer clear of this
model.
Tim: I hear what you’re saying. It’s frustrating** when you get one bad unit, let
alone two!
Paul: Yeah, it’s a bummer! I’d like my money back.
Tim: If you give me your receipt /rɪ'sit/, I’ll issue a credit to your credit card. But you
might also try a different model or brand.
Paul: Maybe I will try a different camera.['kæmərə若]
Tim: We’ve got an excellent Canon camera that’s the same price as this one. It
would be an even exchange.
Paul: Okay, I’ll take it. I hope this one works out.
Tim: If you’re not happy with it, don’t hesitate['hezɪteɪt] to bring it back.
语言点：
- Do you mind if I take a look at it? 前句连读略读。
- Be my guest. （= not at all）
I hear you.随意快速，习惯表达同理心。
receipt[rɪ'siːt] plumber['plʌmər]管道工 sword [sɔːrd]
LESSON 3: NEGOTIATING A PURCHASE
Max is shopping for a used car. He goes to see Jim, who’s selling his used Honda. After a test drive, Max negotiates with Jim and gets him to reduce the price by $800.
Jim: Hello. Jim Harris speaking.
Max: Hello, Jim. My name is Max Taylor. I’m shopping for a used car, and I saw your ad for a 2008 Honda Civic.（注意加粗处重音，人名、地名等。Car元音：“啊哦”的节奏。）
Jim: The car is still available, but I’m getting lots of calls for it.
Max: How about if I swing by（=drop by, meet up）at 5:30?
Jim: Okay. I’m on 433 Main Avenue, across the street from Arroyo High School.
(Max comes over to Jim’s house.)
Max: Hi, I’m Max. I’m here to see the car.
Jim: Good to meet you, Max. I’m Jim. Would you like to take a test drive?(road test路考、试车)
Max: Yes, thanks. The last thing I need is another lemon!（最不想要,need is 连读）（以水果形容人与物的用法。peach，极好的。）
Jim: You don’t have（f） to worry (j) about that. （音变现象）This is a great car.
(They return from the drive.)
Max: It does drive well.
Jim: And it’s in mint condition!
Max: You’re asking $8,000 for it?
Jim: Yes, it’s a steal.
Max: It’s a nice car, but it’s a two-door car and I was hoping to buy a four-door.
Jim: A car like this is going to sell quickly. I’d hate for you to miss out.（miss out on过这村没这店，暗示千载难逢的好机会。）
Max: I’ll give you $7,000.
Jim: Let’s split the difference（折中。书名 Never split the difference）. If you can make it $7,500, you’ve got a deal.
Max: I’d like to sleep on it. Can I give you a ring in the morning?
Jim: I’d like to reach an agreement now. How about $7,300?
Max: Would you take $7,200?（take=accept,如 Would you take credit card?）
Jim: I don’t want to haggle.
Max: I’m sorry to nickel and dime you, but money is tight for me right now.
Jim: Okay, let’s close the deal. I’ll take $7,200.
LESSON 4: BUYING A SERVICE PLAN
Tom is shopping for a new cell phone plan. It’s tricky because there are many options. Mike, a salesman at the cell phone store, helps him choose the right plan.
Tom: Hi, I’m in the market for a new cell phone plan. (in the market for=looking for)
Mike: Do you have a plan now?
Tom: Yes, with MobileOne. But it’s about to expire.
Mike: You’re not happy with them?
Tom: No, I’m not. Their service is terrible. My calls are always breaking up.
Mike: Cellular Star’s service is first rate. You’ll get great reception(=connection, signal).** What are you looking for in a plan?
Eg. Sorry, the reception is poor. Your are breaking up.
Tom: I need 400 minutes a month for daytime calls. I’d like unlimited night and weekend calling.
Mike: What about call forwarding, voice mail, and text messaging?
Tom: I don’t need any of those bells and whistles.(不要头重脚轻)
Mike: The Choice 450 is our no-frills plan. That’ll run you $39.99 a month, plus
tax.
Tom: That doesn’t include long-distance calls, does it?
Mike: Yes, it does.
Tom: So it’s $39.99 a month, plus tax.
Mike: Yes, and there’s a one-time fee of $35. That’s for setting up the account.
Tom: Any hidden/'hɪdn/ fees?
Mike: No. Of course, you’ll want to read the fine print of your contract.
Tom: Right. I don’t want to get stuck with a plan that only lets me make long
distance calls between midnight and 3 a.m.
Mike: Did I mention / that(类似the的音) if / you sign up for this plan by Friday, we’ll throw in (=to include for no additional fee免费赠送)a free phone?
Tom: I could use (=I really need, I’d like to) a new phone.
Mike: It’s a great offer, with no strings attached. All set to sign up?
Eg. You are all set. Now you are good to go.都办完了，你可以走了。
Tom: Before I sign on the dotted line, I’d better make sure I know what I’m getting into.
作业：
1. Would you like to take a test drive? Yes, thanks. The last thing I need is another lemon! You don’t have（f） to worry（ j） about that. This is a great car.
2. Let’s split the difference. If you can make it $7,500, you’ve got a deal. I’d like to sleep on it.
3. Their service is terrible. My calls are always breaking up. Cellular Star’s service is first rate. You’ll get great reception. What are you looking for in a plan?
4. All set to sign up? Before I sign on the dotted line, I’d better make sure I know what I’m getting into.
作业反馈：
Lemon /'lemən//set
Great /ɡret/ ei / rate (reat)
Greet /griːt/
Split/sleep
First rate 重音在后
Test drive，native speaker 语调上扬，重音在前
Last thing连读
Breaking up重音在后面
Set-up与 set up读法不同，重音在后面。
LESSON 5: ORDERING AT A RESTAURANT
Tanya and John go to Carmen’s Bistro for dinner. It’s Saturday night and the place is packed! Finally, Kevin, their waiter, comes to take their order.
Tanya: I hope the waiter comes soon. I’m starving! 拖长就是强调一个词。
John: Me too!
Tanya: Why don’t we flag him down?
John: Waiter, waiter!
Kevin: I’ll be right with you! ... Sorry for the hold up. We’re packed to the rafters tonight.
(Be with you. 不离不弃)
John: We noticed!
Kevin: I’m Kevin, and I’ll be your server* tonight. Can I start you off with some
drinks?
John: I’d like the Sam Adams Summer Ale.
Tanya: Make it two.再点一份
Kevin: And did you decide on some appetizers?
John: We’re going to skip the appetizers tonight. What do you recommend for a main course?
Kevin: We’re known for our seafood. The salmon（ /'sæmən/ 省略l）with black bean sauce is our most popular dish.
Tanya: Okay, I’ll try that.
Kevin: Excellent choice. And for you, sir?
John: I’m having trouble deciding. I’m in the mood for steak（想吃）, but I know you pride yourselves on your seafood.
Kevin: How about trying the surf and turf? That way, you get the best of both worlds!
John: Okay, let’s go with that. （吃这个）
Kevin: I’ll be right back with your drinks. They’re on the house because you had to wait so long to order.
LESSON 6: COMPLAINING AT A RESTAURANT
At Carmen’s Bistro, all is not going well. John complains to Kevin, the waiter, about his overdone steak. Tanya complains that her fish is too rare and that the music is too loud.
Kevin: How are we doing?（表示亲切，语调上扬。）
John: Not very well. I ordered my steak medium rare, and it’s burnt to a crisp!
Kevin: I’m sorry about that. I can ask our chef /ʃɛf/ to prepare another one.
John: Okay, please do that.
Kevin: You bet.（=okay, sure.打赌重音在前面）And how’s your fish, ma’am?
Tanya: It’s very rare.
Kevin: Would you like me to have the chef put it back in the oven?
Tanya: No, I’ve lost my appetite for fish.
Kevin: I’d be happy to bring you something else.
Tanya: Okay, let me try the stuffed chicken breast.
(Ten minutes after the waiter has brought the new meals.)
Kevin: How are we doing over here?
Tanya: I was wondering if you could turn down the music.（不断开句子读，could更加礼貌。）Loud music in restaurants is a pet peeve of mine.（不喜欢）
Kevin: Sure, I’ll take care of that. Can I get you another round of drinks?
John: No, we’re all set for now.（=we’re good for now.先点这些，不需要再点什么。）
(The waiter returns after 15 minutes.)
Kevin: Are you still working on your meals?
Tanya: I’ll need a doggy bag（= to-go box）.
John: Would you mind wrapping this up, too?
Kevin: I’ll bring you some containers, and you can box up your leftovers. Can I interest you in dessert?
Tanya: I’m stuffed.(=I’m about to explode.)
John: Could you please bring the check?
LESSON 7: PICKING UP THE TAB AT A RESTAURANT
It’s time to pay the bill at Carmen’s Bistro. Tanya and John discuss who will pay it. Then they talk about how much to tip.
Tanya: Let me pick up the tab.（降调，强调me。）
John: No, it’s my treat. The guy is supposed to pay on a date!
Tanya: Says who? I don’t want you to pay for me every time we go out! Let’s go Dutch (=split) this time.
John: No, I’ll get it. I insist.（坚持想法与观点，执意去做。而非keep doing的坚持去做某事。）
Tanya: Okay /ˌo'kɛi/ , but next time it’s on me. (hello /hə'lo/, okay降调。对方说Are you sure? 不和你客气了。自己说It’s on me. )
John: Let’s see ... The total without tax is $74.75.
Tanya: Do you think we should leave 15 percent* or more?(小费一般给10%-20%)
John: The service was so-so. Our waiter was no great shakes. He seemed put out （元音间 t 读为 d，同not at all）when we complained about our food.
Tanya: What did he expect? The food left a lot to be desired! （leave a lot to be desired/ improved.有很大进步空间）This is supposed to be such a great restaurant. I don’t know what happened.
John: I guess it’s gone downhill （重音在后，语调上扬）. I’ll leave 15 percent. I could leave less, but I don’t want to be a cheapskate!
Tanya: Yeah, we may want to come back here someday.
John: Come back here? When hell freezes over!
作业：
1. I’m having trouble deciding. I’m in the mood for steak, but I know you pride yourselves on your seafood.
2. How about trying the surf and turf? That way, you get the best of both worlds! Okay, let’s go with that.
3. I was wondering if you could turn down the music. Loud music in restaurants is a pet peeve of mine.
4. Sure, I’ll take of that. Can I get you another round of drinks? No, we are all set for now.
5. -Let me pick up the tab.
-No, it’s my treat. The guy is supposed to pay on a date!
-Says who? I don’t want you to pay for me every time we go out! Let’s go Dutch（不要重） this time.
-No, I’ll get it. I insist.
-Okay, but next time it’s on me.
注意事项：
restaurant 重音在前，不要断开。
pet peeve 鸡毛蒜皮的不开心事情，peeve 中间音节加长。
I’m in the mood for steak. 不要过度强调mood。
连读：pride yourselves on, loud music in restaurants
I was wondering if you could 连起来读。
say /se/ 赛
LESSON 8: ORDERING LUNCH TO GO
Joe goes to Angelo’s Sandwich Shop to get a sandwich. After speaking with Tim, the clerk, he decides on the meal deal.
Tim: Welcome to Angelo’s. What can I get for you?
Joe: A chicken salad sandwich.
Tim: For here or to go?
Joe: To go. （带有情感，读go嘴撅长）
Tim: Would you like that on white, wheat, or pumpernickel?
Joe: What’s pumpernickel?
Tim: It’s a dark brown bread, similar to rye bread.
Joe: Let me try that.
Tim: And would you like that with mustard, mayonnaise, or oil?
Joe: Mustard. But please go light on it.
（=Easy on the ~. Go easy.少放点）
（反义词：The car is heavy on gas. The food is heavy on salt/ vinegar/ potatoes.）
Tim: Would you like to make that a meal deal (套餐，=set order. make it two. 上扬语调。音准要注意。)? Our special this month is a sandwich, an order of French fries, and a large soda for $6.99.
Joe: I’m going to（=’m gonna） pass on that. But I’d like a side order of fries.
Tim: Your total （不重读） comes to $6.99.
Joe: On second thought（用于反悔一件事）, I will take you up （重点，但是较轻，表达愿意接受）on that meal deal.
Tim: Sure, then（不重读） you’ll get a soda（汽水，在此特指可乐雪碧之类，=soda pop） at no extra charge. That’ll（不重读） be $6.99.
Joe: Sorry, but I’ve only got a $100 bill.
Tim: No worries. We can break it.
LESSON 9: MAKING A DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENT
Grace is sick. She calls her doctor’s office to make an appointment for today.
Laura: Primary Medical Group. How may I help you?
Grace: I’d like to make an appointment with Dr. Feinberg.
Laura: Your name?
Grace: Grace Lee.
Laura: What’s the nature of your visit?
Grace: I think I’ve come down with the flu. （得了某病。）
Laura: We have an opening tomorrow at three.
Grace: I can’t wait that long. I’m really sick!
Laura: Well, unfortunately, Dr. Feinberg is booked solid （还有靠谱、干货的意思）today. If he were free.
at all, I would squeeze you in.
Grace: Can anybody else see me?
Laura: Hang on. Let me check ... You’re in luck. Dr. Wilson can see you at four o’clock this afternoon.
Grace: Don’t you have anything earlier today?
Laura: No, I’m afraid （小停顿）not. We’re short-staffed this week. (注意short-staffed连读)
Grace: So there’s no way I can come in before four today?
Laura: I’d like to help you, but my hands are tied. If I were you, I would grab this four o’clock appointment.
Grace: Okay. I’ll take it.
LESSON 10: VISITING THE DOCTOR
Grace has an appointment with Dr. Wilson. After discussing her symptoms and giving her a check-up, he says she has the flu.
Doctor: Hi, I’m Dr. Wilson. What seems to be the trouble?
Grace: I’ve been under the weather for days. 身体不舒服
Doctor: The flu is going around. Did you get the vaccine?
Grace: No, this year I didn’t get around to（有空去做某事） it.
Doctor: What （d） are your (j) symptoms? 注意弱读！！！
Grace: I’ve had a splitting headache since yesterday morning. My whole body hurts.
(头疼为可数名词。headaches亦可。)
Doctor: You have all the telltale signs of the flu. Let me take your temperature… 101. That’s on the high side.
Grace: My throat hurts, too.
Doctor: Let me take a peek. Yes, your throat is very red. It looks like a garden variety flu.
Grace: Are you going to （= Are you gonna）prescribe some medicine for it?
Doctor: You can take Tylenol for your headache. Also, be sure to get plenty of rest and drink lots of water.
Grace: How long do you think this is going to drag on?
Doctor: You should be back on your feet(=fine，从危机到安全，多用于公司经营等) in a week or so.
Grace: I have to get better quickly! I’m needed at the office.
Doctor: Well, there’s no magic bullet （=panacea，灵丹妙药）. You’re going to have to let this run its course （顺延，顺其自然）.
作业：
1. Would you like to make that a meal deal? Our special this month is a sandwich, an order of French fries, and a large soda for $6.99（前面升调，从soda开始降调）.I’m gonna(略) pass on that~. But I’d like a side order of fries. Your total comes to $6.99. On second thought, I will take you up on that meal deal.
2. So there’s no way I can come in（介词不用重读） before four today? I’d like to help you, but my hands are tied. If I were you, I would grab this four o’clock appointment. Okay, I’ll take it. （grab相对take有马上抓住机会的意思。）
3. How long do you think this is going to drag on? You should be back on your feet in a week or so（连读 week e so）. I have(f) to get better quickly! I’m needed at the office. Well, there’s no magic bullet. You’re gonna have to let this run its course.
语言点：
Can I UNsend it？用于发错邮件取消等情景。
run its course: I have processed your cancellation, although please note that your subscription will continue to run its course.
We've been together and untogether. 分分合合。(=on and off)
作业反馈：
"The devil is in the detail" is an idiom that refers to a catch or mysterious element hidden in the details, meaning that something might seem simple at a first look but will take more time and effort to complete than expected and derives from the earlier phrase.
1. a sandwich, an order of French fries, and a large soda.（此处列举用“上上下”的模式，不同语调承担不同情感。）
2. If I were you 表达建议，语调不应过于平。
3. You should be back on your feet in a week or so. (轻重、高低是相对而言的，feet与back要协调。同理，native speaker 不该弱的地方则不应弱，重音是灵魂。)
4. four o’clock appointment 一起念，将时间作为形容词。
LESSON 11: VISITING THE PHARMACY
Ann goes to the pharmacy to get medicine for her husband, who has a rash on his back. She talks to Ken, the pharmacist.
Ann: My husband has a rash on his back. It’s driving him nuts.
Ken: When did the rash break out （不用太过夸张）?
Ann: Yesterday morning. What do you（what d j） think it could be?
Ken: It could be any number of things.（number不用过于重）
Ann: Such as?
Ken: For starters, it could be an allergic reaction to something.（allergic reaction读清楚）
Ann: I recently started using a new brand of laundry detergent. （长句重音多，注意重心）You may have hit the nail on the head!
Ken: If it is small red dots, it may be hives.
Ann: What do you recommend he take for it?
Ken: Is he on anything now?
Ann: No.
Ken: Try an over-the-counter anti-itch cream or a pill like Claritin.
（连读需要快一些，不要拖长）
Ann: What if those don’t work? What if it gets worse?
Ken: If it doesn’t clear up, he should see a doctor. It’s probably nothing serious, but better safe than sorry.
Ann: Right! We should nip this in the bud.
语言点：
driving someone nuts. To make someone angry or annoyed.
What do you think it could be? 询问对方是如何想的。
be allergic to something 过敏，不喜欢 eg. I'm allergic to housework.
口语一般说first，second等，不加ly。For starters则更加口语化。
hit the nail on the head!To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
anti- 除了作为前缀以外还能够单独使用。 I'm anti reading English by ~ Are you a pro or anti?
probably发音多省去后一个b。
Better safe than sorry. 小心驶得万年船。
Better the devil you know.
释义：It is often better to deal with someone or something you are familiar with and know, even ifthey are not ideal, than take a risk with an unknown person or thing.
nip this in the bud 防患于未然。注意bud有振动，而butt没有。
pre-empt /pri'empt/ 先发制人
eg. The government pre-empted a threatened strike at the state-owned copper company.
clear 放晴，病症消除
LESSON 12: VISITING THE DENTIST
Tina visits her dentist, Dr. Li, for a checkup. After taking X-rays, Dr. Li tells Tina she’ll need to replace a filling.
Dr. Li: Have your teeth been giving you any trouble since your last checkup?
Tina: The back molar on the lower left has been killing me!
Dr. Li: Let’s see here. It looks like the filling is loose.
Tina: Isn’t that the same one you replaced last (ch) year?
Dr. Li: I’ll need to check. I can’t remember off the top of my head.
Tina: Also, one of my top right teeth is a little sensitive.
Dr. Li: Which one?
Tina: This one.
Dr. Li: Okay, I’ll take a look. It looks a little discolored. We’ll get a set of
X-rays today to get to the bottom of it. (of it弱读)
Tina: X-rays? Will that be an out-of-pocket expense?
Dr. Li: No, you’re due for a set. It’ll be covered by your insurance.
(Dr. Li takes the X-rays.)
Dr. Li: (looking at X-rays): Let me give these a once over ... It looks like we
can hold off on that top tooth.
Tina: It does hurt, but maybe it’s just a figment of my imagination!
Dr. Li: Call us if it keeps acting up. In the meantime, we’ll need to replace that filling. Please make an appointment for that.
语言点：
大原则：不知道语调如何变化便正常读。轻读可用中文一声读，重读可用中文的三四声读。
I can’t remember sth. off the top of my head. 我不能立即想起来。
get to the bottom of it 打破砂锅问到底
out-of-pocket expense 自掏腰包， 亦 out of my own pocket 。
act up 出毛病 VS. clear up 解决、消除
eg. She was messing with the coffee pot, which was acting up again.
Antibiotics should be used to clear up the infection.
作业：
1. What do you think it could be? It could be any number （念三声）of things. Such as?（上扬） For starters（三声上扬，引起注意）, it could be an allergic reaction to something. I recently started using a new brand of laundry detergent. （连续重音的主次处理，中间停顿）You may have hit the nail on the head.
2. The back molar （上扬，主语长） on the lower left （下降）has been killing me!
3. I’ll need to check. I can’t remember off the top of my head.
4. We’ll get a set of X-rays today to get to the bottom of it. X-rays? Will that be an out-of-pocket exp（b）ense?
LESSON 13: AT A DINNER PARTY
Delayed by traffic, Lori and Mike arrive late to a dinner party. Their hosts, Lisa and Todd, tell them not to worry and then take their drink order.
Lori: I’m sorry we’re late. We got held up in traffic on Route 95.
Mike: There was a pile-up（多车相撞） on the highway involving three cars. A deer ran across the highway.
Lori: We were sitting in traffic for an hour. We would’ve been better off walking here!
Lisa: What a nightmare! Come on in and chill out now. Join the party!
Lori: (handing Lisa a bottle of wine): This is for you and Todd.
Lisa: Thank you.（上扬）
Lori: (handing Lisa a toy car): And this is a little something for your son（轻一些）.
Lisa: Oh, how kind~ of you! You shouldn’t have.
Lori: It’s our pleasure （sure “日”）.
Todd: Can I get you a drink?
Mike: A drink would hit the spot. What do you have?
Todd: You name it, we’ve got it.
Lori: I’ll take a Bloody Mary.*
Mike: Lori, if you took Tylenol for your toothache, you’d be better off not drinking any alcohol!
Lori: Make that a virgin** Bloody Mary! Hold the vodka.
Todd: And what can I get you, Mike?
Mike: I’ll take a vodka on the rocks.
Todd: Coming right up!
语言点：
1. be/get held up = be/get stuck in=be sitting in traffic
What held you up? I got held up by work. We got held up in traffic.
2. one son won ton bun pun 发音一样
pork bun 肉夹馍
3. You shouldn’t have. 客气用语。类似于Are you sure?
4.a little something 小意思，small gesture
5. on the rocks 加冰，岌岌可危 Their marriage was on the rocks.
straight up. 什么也不加
6. 国外说drink一般是指喝酒
Can I get you a drink? 想喝什么酒？ Do you drink? 你喝酒吗？
virgin 指的是不要放酒，只要番茄汁
7. hit the spot 正合我意 =I could use
put on the spot 至于尴尬境地
spot
noun
1.■ small red mark on the skin 皮肤上的红点[搭配]
VERB + SPOTbreak out in
2.■ place/area 地方；区域[搭配]
ADJ.exact, particular, precise 确切的地点；特定的处所；精确的地点
convenient, good, ideal, perfect, right, suitable 方便的地点；理想的地点；适当的地点:Take the time to find the right spot to pitch your tent. 别急，找一个合适的地方支帐篷。beautiful, beauty, idyllic, lovely, pleasant
风景点；田园诗般的所在；宜人的去处:The lake is one of the local beauty spots. 这个湖是当地的景点之一。
favourite, popular 受欢迎的去处:a favourite spot for picnickers 野餐者的好去处
deserted, desolate, isolated, lonely, remote 荒僻之处；偏远之地
quiet, secluded 宁静的地方；僻静的地方
shady, sheltered 阴凉的地方；有遮避的地方
sensitive （often figurative） 身体易疼痛部位；敏感处:From his angry reply it was obvious that I had touched a sensitive spot. 从他回答时怒气冲冲可以看出，很明显我触到了他的痛处。
vulnerable, weak 易受攻击处；弱点:Check your house for weak spots where a thief could get in. 检查一下你的房子，看有没有小偷能进来的地方。
blind （often figurative） 盲点:I have a blind spot where jazz is concerned (= I don’t understand it). 我对于爵士乐一窍不通。
danger, trouble 危险之地；不安定地区:one of the world’s major trouble spots 世界上最不安定的地区之一
high, number one/two, etc., top 靠前的排名；第一/第二（等）的排名；头名:The record quickly reached the number one spot in the charts. 唱片很快升到了排行榜第一名的位置。bald
光秃的地方:He usually wears a hat to hide his bald spot. 他总是戴帽子遮头上光秃的地方。
[搭配]VERB + SPOT mark 标出地点:On your map, X marks the spot where the race begins. 在你的地图上，X 标示比赛开始的地点。reach 到达某地be frozen/rooted to 呆若木鸡；一动不动:He stood rooted to the spot, unable to move. 他呆若木鸡，动弹不得。
[搭配]PREP.on the ~ 在场；到场；当场:The fire brigade was on the spot within minutes. 消防队在几分钟内赶到了现场。[搭配]PHRASESan accident black spot
交通事故频发地段spot
verb
[搭配]ADV.quickly 很快发现easily 容易发现:Most of these fossils are too small to be easily spotted. 这些化石大多数都太小了，不易发现。suddenly 突然发现eventually, finally 最终看出
[搭配]VERB + SPOTbe difficult to, be easy to 难以发现；容易发现fail to 未能发现
[搭配]PHRASESwell spotted
眼力好；看得准：‘There’s parking space over the far side.’ ‘Well spotted.’“远处那边有个停车位。”“眼力真好。”
8.You name it. 应有尽有
9.念元音要够长，英文才会好听。如kind。
LESSON 14: MAKING INTRODUCTIONS
At the dinner party, Lisa introduces Lori and Mike to Jane and Kyle
Chen. Lori and Jane realize they’ve met previously through work.
Lisa: Let me make some introductions. Lori and Mike Garcia, this is Kyle and
Jane Chen.
Lori: Nice to meet you.
Kyle: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch your names.
Lori: I’m Lori and this is my husband Mike.
Lisa: You guys have a lot in common, so I’m sure you’ll hit it off.
Jane: Lori, you look familiar, but I can’t quite place you.
Lori: Your name rings a bell. Do you work at Harco Insurance?
Jane: I used to be in sales there. I left about a year ago.
Lori: I used to work at Comtek International. You sold us our insurance plan.
Jane: Yes, that’s right. It’s a small~world!
Lori: It sure is. I’m glad we’ve crossed paths again.
Jane: Me too. What (have you) been up to since you left Comtek?
Lori: It’s a long story. Let’s grab some drinks, and I’ll fill you in.
语言点：
1. My name is ~but I go by Lauren.
2. hit it off with sb. 一拍即合，心心相印 =click = We have a lot in common.
反义：We have nothing in common.We don’t have much in common.
3.You look familiar. Have we met before? 没话找话。容易造成误会。
4. I’m glad we’ve crossed paths again. 偶遇
Hope our paths cross again. 希望以后常见面。（离职或者毕业可用。）
Our paths will be crossed even we are thousands miles apart. 有缘千里来相会。
5.What have you been up to since you left XXX?
6. pre- & post- 简洁表达前后
How’s your post-Comtek life? 离开某地的生活如何？
7. I’ll fill you in. = I’ll tell you what’s been going on. 和你说一说
How’s your travel? Fill me in.
spell out：从不清楚到讲清楚
LESSON 15: COMPLIMENTING A MEAL
Lori and Jane compliment Lisa on the delicious dinner she prepared. At the end of the evening, Mike and Lori thank her.
Jane: Lisa, this shrimp dish is out （d）of this world!
Lori: Yes, it’s delicious. You really outdid yourself!
Jane: You can always count on Lisa to serve a great meal.
Lisa: Help yourselves to more.
Kyle: I don’t want to make a pig of myself.
Lisa: It’s going to go to waste if nobody eats it.
Kyle: I’d hate to see it go to waste! I’ll take a second helping.=get one more.
Jane: Kyle, save some room for dessert!
Kyle: (patting large stomach): Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of room in here!
(two hours later)
Mike: We’d better hit the road. Thank you for a lovely time.
Lori: Dinner was delicious. You and Todd really knocked yourselves out. It was a real treat.
Lisa: It was our pleasure.
Lori: We look forward to having you over soon.
语言点：
1.count on 靠谱
2. 引入夸人的语气,如 out of this world.
3.have sb. over 造访
4. I'd hate to be a party pooer. But we’d better hit the road.
LESSON 16: HANDLING A DELAY AT THE AIRPORT
Tom’s flight to Chicago on Flyaway Airlines has been delayed, and now he worries he’ll miss his meeting. He talks to Mike, a representative of theairline.
VOICE: Attention passengers on Flight 3 94 to Chicago. This flight has been delayed. Please stand by for more information.
Tom: Excuse me, I’m on the flight to Chicago. When will it depart now?
Mike: It looks like it’ll be delayed at least two hours. I’ll keep you posted.
Tom: I have a 4 o’clock meeting in Chicago. If the flight gets in at 3:30, there’s no way I’ll make it.
Mike: Sorry, but there’s nothing I can do. There are lots of other people here in the same boat.
Tom: Are there any other flights to Chicago?
Mike: Yes, there’s a 1 p.m. departure, but it’s fully booked.
Tom: Can you put me on the waiting list?
Mike: I’ll add you to the list, but don’t hold your breath. There are quite a few people already on the list.
Tom: Can I fly another airline三声?
Mike: Other airlines won’t honor your Flyaway Airlines ticket.
Tom: Oh, for crying out loud! This is so annoying.
Mike: I’m sorry you’re annoyed, but there’s nothing more I can do.
Tom: Let me give you a piece of my mind. I won’t be using Flyaway Airlines again anytime soon! 慢读，一字一句表达态度
语言点：
Chicago /ʃɪˈkɑɡo/
I’ll keep you posted. =keep you updated. /ʌp'det/ 及时通知
honor=accept
hold your breath 好事将近，屏住呼吸。don't hold your breath. 别抱太大希望。
LESSON 17: DEALING WITH LOST LUGGAGE
Tom complains to Jim, a Flyaway Airlines representative, that his suitcase is lost. Jim asks him to fill out some paperwork and assures him his bag will likely be found.
Tom: Excuse me, I just arrived on the flight from Atlanta and my suitcase is missing.
Jim: Did you wait until all the bags were unloaded*?
Tom: Yes, I did. My suitcase is not there.
Jim: Here’s a card with various suitcases. Which looks most like your piece of luggage?
Tom: It’s like this one, and it’s green.
Jim: Okay, I’ll just have you fill out this paperwork.
Tom: I had all my clothes for a meeting this afternoon in that bag. Now I’m in a bind.
Jim: We’ll reimburse** you for clothing you buy today for up to $100.
Tom: I’m really pressed for time. I won’t have time to go shopping for a new suit now!
Jim: Well, we’ll do our best to track down your bag as quickly as possible.
Tom: What if my suitcase is lost for good?
Jim: Baggage usually turns up, so let’s cross that bridge when we come to it.
Tom: I’m really up the creek now. It boggles my mind how you can just lose someone’s luggage!
Jim: Let me give you a piece of advice. Next time, wear your suit on the airplane.
Tom: Thanks for the advice. Next time I think I’ll fly a different airline!
语言点：
1. luggage 一般为不可数名词。a piece of luggage.
luggage carousel 行李转盘。
2. have you fill out paperwork.(waiting list)
3.reimburse for 报销
4.for good 再也找不到了 Are you going to China for good? 意思是是否还回来。
5. Let’s cross that bridge when we come to it. 船到桥头自然直。
6. boggles my mind
7. up the creek=I'm in trouble=in a bind
8.delicious无r的音。
9.按照意群断句与掌握节奏，如在to之前断。
10. real treat形容词与名词组合的复合词，重音在后。
LESSON 18: RENTING A CAR
Peter talks to Sam at the rental car counter about renting a car. Sam tells Peter about a special offer they’re having and helps him understand how the rental fees work.
Sam: Hello. How can I help you?
Peter: I’d like to rent a car for the weekend.
Sam: What size~ did you have in mind?
Peter: I’d like your cheapest car, so I guess that would be a compact.*
Sam: We’re running a special right now. You can rent a mid-size car for the same price as a compact. It’s $55 a day inclusive of tax, plus insurance. It’s such a great deal!
Peter: Okay, I’ll take it.
Sam: All right. Let me just print out the agreement … Here you go, read that over, please.
Peter: I can’t make heads or tails of this information. Do I really need insurance? I already have a good auto insurance plan.
Sam: Then you’re probably all set. I do recommend the collision /kə'lɪʒən/ damage waiver上平下.（CDW）** It’s only $10 a day. That way, if you bang up the car, you won’t owe us anything.
Peter: I’m sure I won’t have an accident连读，冠词与名词, but I’ll take it just in（或者连读不省t） case.
Sam: Very good. If you don’t return the car with a full tank of gas, we charge $9 a gallon to refill it.
Peter: Nine bucks /bʌk/ a gallon? That’s so exp(b)ensive=pricy . It’s highway robbery!
Sam: Be sure to return the car by 5 p.m. on Sunday./ˈsʌndi/
Peter: Five? That’s going to be cutting it close. The conference I’m attending ends at 4:30. What if I get it here at 6 on Sunday?
Sam: It’ll be another $65.
Peter: There’s no grace period?
Sam: There’s a 29 minute grace period. So you could return the car at 5:29 and still be okay.
Peter: Okay, thanks. You’ve been such a big help.
Sam: You’re very welcome. Here’s the key. The car is in space A4. You’re good to go.
租车情景：先定中等规模车，可以现场提出升级，较为优惠。
语言点：
I can’t make heads or tails of that. 不明白。heads or tails 如硬币的正反面。
refill v. 加满，续杯; n. refill 替芯
That’s going to be ,what if 轻读的部分语调均为平声，注意度。
You’re good to go. =All set.
LESSON 19: CHECKING IN TO A HOTEL
When Maria goes to check in to her hotel, Chad, at reception, informs her
that he doesn’t have her reservation. He finds a room for her, which ends up being too noisy.
Chad: How can I help you?
Maria: I’m checking in. I’ve got a reservation under the name Baker.
Chad: Okay, let me pull up your reservation. You said “Baker.”
Maria: Yes, Maria Baker.
Chad: Unfortunately, I have no record of your reservation. It must have (musta) gotten lost in our (nar) system.
Maria: Great. Just my luck!
Chad: Don’t worry. We’ve got plenty of rooms. Are you a member of our(ar) rewards program yet?
Maria: No, I don’t travel that much so it’s not worth my while.
Chad: You can start earning points with this stay. Then you can get discounts on future stays and special offers by mail.
Maria: As a rule, I don’t join those programs. I get enough junk mail already.
(ten minutes later)
Maria: I just checked my room, and I’ll need a different room.
Chad: What’s the problem?
Maria: The 12th floor is a zoo. There’s some kind of convention* going on up there and people are making a racket.
Chad: I’m sorry about that. Let’s see what else we have.
Maria: Also, you must have (musta) given me a smoking room because it reeks of cigarette/'sɪɡərɛt/ smoke!
Chad: I do apologize for that. Let me give you room 1485. It should be quiet and smoke free.
语言点：
I’ve got a reservation under the name #.
reek 臭
散发出的味道：reek of
~is a zoo. = so noisy
LESSON 20: TRAVELING BY CAR
Sara and Nick are taking a car trip. Nick has taken a wrong turn, and now they need to stop and ask for directions.
Sara: Do you think we can make it to Joe and Mary’s by 7?
Nick: I hope so. It’s only 5 o’clock now and we’ve only got about 120 miles left to go. We’re making good time.
Sara: Yes, but we still need to make a pit stop. Don’t you want to stop somewhere平 and grab a bite?
Nick: I guess so. Let’s look for a place we can turn off.
Sara: I just saw a sign that said Route 584 North. Aren’t we supposed to be on 80 East!
Nick: Yes. We must’ve taken a wrong turn somewhere.
Sara: I thought you said you knew these roads like the back of your hand. Did you doze off or what? 吐槽的效果
Nick: We’d better stop at a gas station and ask for directions.
(at the gas station)
Sara: Hi, we’re lost. Can you tell me the quickest way to get on 80 East?
Clerk: Hang a left out of the gas station. Hop on 35 South. Take it about 10 miles and you’ll see a sign for 80 East.
Sara: Thanks a lot.
(back in the car)
Nick: Did you get the directions?
Sara: Yes. Left out of here, then 35 South to 80 East.
Nick: Got(d) it.
Sara: Careful! You almost hit a piece of tire in the road.
Nick: Please don’t be a backseat driver!
Sara: I try to bite my tongue, but sometimes I can’t help myself.
语言点：
doze off 睡着了
make good time : to travel somewhere quickly
make a pit stop 路途中吃点东西，稍作休息
grab a bite 随便吃点东西
Can you tell me =I was wondering if you could tell me
Please don’t be a backseat driver! 不要瞎指挥。
tongue 嘴不张太大， 读ton带过g。
