【典型示例】
1)—Would you mind changing seats with me?
— (《大学英语》(B)Test 4, 9) A. Yes, you can.
B. Of course, I like to.
C. No, I don’t mind. D. Certainly, please do. 2)—Do you mind my smoking here?
— (《大学英语》(B)Test 5, 3) A. No, thanks. B. Yes, I do. C. Yes, I’d rather not. 【实战练习】
1. — Do you mind telling me where you're from? —________. A. Certainly. I'm from London B. Sure. I was born in London C. Not really, you can do it D. Certainly not. I'm from London 2. — Do you mind if I join you? — _______________
A. I'm very happy to do so B. Never mind C. Please do D. Oh, I can't 3. — Do you mind if I take a couple of hours off this afternoon? — ____________
A. Never mind B. OK, but what for? C. Yes, please help yourself D. Yes, but I don't care 4. — Would you mind lending me your car tonight?
— _________ I have to study anyway, so I won't be using it.
A. I'm afraid not. B. I suppose so. C. Well, I guess not. D. Of course not.
5. — Excuse me, sir. I'm writing a research paper on Chinese culture. Do you mind answering a few questions? — _________
A. Certainly. B. No, of course not. C. By all means. D. Yes, please. 6. — Would you mind helping me with the presentation? — _________
A. Yes. Please. B. No. I can't do it. C. Not at all. D. You can't do. 7. — Would you mind if I borrowed your dictionary? — _________
A. Yes, I don't mind. B. Not at all. C. Certainly. D. Of course. 8. — Do you mind if I read the newspaper on the table? — A. Good news for you B. Go ahead, please C. Yes, sure D. No, I can’t 答案:DCBDB CBB
D. Good idea.
考点四:其他请求
【典型示例】
—Could you be so kind as to turn down that rock “n” roll? I’m preparing for tomorrow’s exam. — ____________ (《大学英语》(B)Test 5, 9) A. It’s none of your business. B. What are you doing? C. Sure. Sorry to disturb you. D. No, I don’t think so. 【实战练习】
1. — Can you turn down the radio, please? — _______
A. Oh, I know B. I'm sorry, I didn't realize it was that loud. C. I'll keep it down next time D. Please forgive me
2. — Sorry to interrupt, but can you give me another copy of the handout? — _____________ A. No, of course not B. Certainly
C. I'm sorry to hear that D. By no means, but it's impossible 3. — Would you please show me your bankbook? — _________
A. Sorry, I have no idea. B. Here you are. C. Come with me. D. Yes, I'd like to. 4. — Excuse me. Could you spare me a few minutes? — _________
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A. Of course. B. Of course not. C. I am sorry to hear that. D. Yes. I'm busy now. 5. — Can I ask you a few questions? — _________
A. What do you do? B. It's a good idea. C. No, thanks. 6. — I'd like to open a current account. — _________
D. Certainly.
A. Please jump the queue. B. Please open an account. C. Please fill out these forms. D. You are slow. 7. -- Hello, may I talk to the manager about the price? -- _____________ A. Sorry, he is out at the moment B. No, you can't C. Sorry, you can't D. I don't know 答案:BBDAD CA
2、 邀请与应答
A: 提出邀请 Would you like to …?
Will /Can you come to …? I’d like to invite you to ….
B: 回答邀请
① 同意
Yes / thank you, I’d love to.
(谢谢,我愿意。)
(愿意,你太好了。) (那太好了。)
(非常感谢/抱歉,我??) (我很愿意去,但是??)
(你能来参加??吗?) (我想邀请你??)
Yes, it’s very kind of you. That would be very nice. ② 回绝
Thanks/Sorry,I… I’d like to but…/ I’d love to but…
【典型示例】
1)—Can you go to the concert with us this evening?
— (《大学英语》(B)Test 4, 2)
A. No, I already have plans. B. I’d love to, but I’m busy tonight. C. No, I really don’t like being with you. D. I’m ill, so I shouldn’t go out.
2)— Oh, Betty, we will be having a buffet party next Saturday, and we’d like you to join us.
— ________, Susan. What’s the occasion? What time do you want to me to come? (《大学英语》(B)Test 5, 7)
A. I’d love to B. No way C. By no means D. I’m afraid not. 3) — We are going to have a sing party tonight. Would you like to join us?
— ______________(《大学英语》(B)Test 4, 5)
A. I’m afraid not, because I have to go to an important meeting. B. Of course not. I have no idea. C. No, I can’t D. That’s all set
4) — How about going to dinner at the Mexican restaurant tonight? — _________ (《大学英语》(B)Test 2, 9)
A. Forget it. B. Sorry, I like Mexican food. C. That’s great! D. Glad you like it. 【实战练习】
1. — We are going to have a dancing party tonight. Would you like to join us? — A. Yes, it’s very kind of you B. Of course not. I have no idea C. No, I can’t D. That’s all set
2. — I'd like to take you to the coffee house on the corner. — _________. A. Thank you. You shouldn't' do that B. Thanks, I'd like to go with you C. No, you can't say so D. No, no. You can't do that 3. — Would you like to have dinner with us this evening? — ________.
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A. OK, but I have to go to a meeting now. B. NO, I can’t C. Sorry, but this evening I have to go to the airport to meet my parents. D. I don't know. 4. — How about a date to the movies tonight, Jane? — _______.
A. I don't think so B. I'm sorry. I have to drive my mother home tonight
C. Never mind D. Take it easy
5. — We are going to have a dancing party tonight. Would you like to join us? — _______ A. I'm afraid not. Because I have an appointment with my dentist tonight
B. Of course not. I have no idea C. No, I can't D. That's all set 6. — Can you come over for dinner with us? — ________________ A. I'd like to but I have a meeting tonight B. It doesn't matter
C. No, I don't like D. Oh, that sounds well 7. — Would you like to go fishing with us now? — ___________________
A. No, I don't like B. It sounds interesting but I have lots of homework to do C. I won't tell you D. Oh, it is well
8. — Can you go out with us for dinner this evening? — ____________
A. No, I already have plans B. Thanks a lot but I'm busy tonight. C. No, I really don't like being with you D. I'm ill, so I shouldn't go out for dinner 9. —— Would you like to join us for Sunday dinner? ——_________ A. It's nice of you to invite me.
B. The food is all ready.
C. The best dish I had was onion soup. D. I'm sorry I missed the fun last time. 10. —— Would you like to go swimming this afternoon? —— _________ A. Yes, but I'll have English classes. B. I'm afraid I don't know. C. I wish I could, but I am very busy today. D. It's good for you. 11. —— Why don't you come to my birthday party this Sunday? —— _________
A. Because I'm very busy. B. Ok, I don't. C. Ok, I do. D. Ok, I will. 12. —— I'd like to invite you to dinner this Saturday, Mr. Smith. ——_________ A. Oh, no. let's not. B I'd rather stay at home.
C. I'm sorry, but I have other plans. D. Oh, no. That'll be too much trouble. 13. ——Thanks for inviting me, John, but I've already made other plans.
——_________. Maybe another time.
A. I hope you enjoy it B. That's good
C. Oh! I'm sorry to hear that D. Great! I really had a good time
14. —— Lisa, I was wondering if you could come to my birthday party this Saturday? —— _________ A. By no means. B. Sure. I'll be there.
C. No. D. Yes. But I have to drive my mother home. 15. —— I was wondering if you'd like to come over tonight. ——_________ A. Yes, last night. B. Yes, over there. C. Sure, I'd love to. D. Yeah, I liked it too. 16. —— We are planning an outing. _________ —— Sure.
A. Where are you going? B. When will you leave? C. How is everything? D. Do you want to join us?
17. —— I'm going to the Shopping Centre Sunday afternoon. Would you like to go with me?
——_________
A. No. I don't want to stay with you. B. No. I have something unimportant to do. C. I'd love to, but my best friend is getting married on Sunday. D. It's hard to say. 18. —— Come and see me if you have time. —— _________ A. I can't.
B. I'll think it over. C. Thank you. D. I will.
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答案:ABCBA ABBAC DCCBC DCD
3、 提供帮助及应答 A: 提供帮助
Can I help you / What can I do for you? (有什么可以为您效劳吗?) Would you like me to help you with ?? (我能帮您做??吗?)
B: 应 答 ① 接受帮助
Thanks. That would be nice./ It’s so nice of you. (多谢,那太好了) Thank you for your help. (感谢你的帮助)
② 礼貌地回绝
No, thanks./ That’s ok. I can manage it myself. (谢谢,不用了。我能处理) 【典型示例】
1)— If you like I can mail this letter for you?
— ____________.
A. That’s very kind of you. B. You are so kind C. Please give me a hand. D. You are great. 2)— Can I help you with your suitcase?.
—
A. That’s OK. I can manage B. It’s not very light C. I can help you with it
D. Put it down on the ground
【实战练习】
1. —— _________ —— I'd like to place an order please.
A. Can I help you? B. I can help you. C. What are you doing? D. Why are you doing? 2. — Good morning, sir. May I help you? — ___________________ A. No, I don't buy anything B. No, I don't need your help C. Yes, I need some sugar D. Oh, no. That's OK. 3. —— _________ —— I'd like to place an order please.
A. Can I help you? B. I can help you. C. What are you doing? D. Why are you doing? 4. - Can I help you, sir? - _________
A. No, I don't need your help. B. Yes. I'd like to withdraw some money. C. Well, leave me alone. D. Don't bother me!
答案:ACAB
4、 问 路 A:询问道路
Excuse me, can you tell me the way to …?
Excuse me, where is …/ how can I get to…? (抱歉,请问去??怎么走呢?) Is this right(the right way to)…? (请问这是去??的路吗?) B: 回答
① 当知道对方询问的道路,就一定要给出具体信息
Go down(up)the street. /Turn right(left)… (顺着街道往上/下走。在??右/左转。) Go straight ahead till you see … (往前直走直到你看见??) It’s on the right(left) corner just ahead. (在前面右边/左边转角处。) ② 当不知道对方询问的道路,抱歉地说明原委
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Sorry,I don’t know.
Sorry, I’m a stranger here.
(抱歉,我不知道。)
【典型示例】
1)—Excuse me, but can you tell me the way to the post office?
— (《大学英语》(B)Test 3, 9)
A. Don’t ask that. B. Sorry, I’m a stranger here. C. No, I can’t say that. D. No, you’re driving too fast. 2)— Excuse me, could you show me the way to the nearest post office?
— ________ Oh yes! Two blocks away from here at the Green Avenue. You can’t miss it. (《大学英语》(B)Test 6, 2)
A. I beg your pardon? B. What do you mean? C. You’re welcome D. Mm, let me think. 【实战练习】
1. --Excuse me, is this the right direction for the school? -- _________________ A. Well, no, you're going in the wrong direction B. No, don't ask me C. No, I don't know D. Don't go this way 2. --Hello, is that Shanghai Airlines? -- ______________
A. Yes, can I help you? B. Yes, what do you want? C. Yes, you're right D. Yes, right number 3.- Where is the Loan Department, please? - _____________
A. Who are you? B. This way, please. C. I don't want to say anything. D. What can I do for you? 4.- Do you know where I can find a supermarket? - ________ A. Ask others. B. Around the corner. C. You can walk there.
D. What do you want to buy?
5.- Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the bus stop? - _________ A. Yes, go straight down this way to the end. B. Why do you ask me the way?
C. Yes, I will. D. No, I can't tell you that. 6.- How do I get to the cinema? - _________
A. It's very far. B. Yes, there is a cinema near here. C. It's well known. D. Go down this street and turn left. 7. Excuse me, sir. Where is Dr. Brown's office? --_________. A. You can't ask me B. Pardon? I have no idea
C. Please don't say so D. Sorry I don't know, but you can ask the man over there 8.- Could you tell me where the nearest parking lot is? - _________ A. Don't ask me. B. Parking is very difficult. C. Sorry, I'm a stranger here. D. Sorry, you can't park here. 9.- You seem to be lost. Need help? - _________ A. Yes, would you please help me with the bag? B. Help me find my key, please. C. Yes, give me a hand, please. D. I'm looking for Zhongshan Road.
答案:AABBA DDCD
5、 询问意见和看法
典型句式:What do you think of…? How do you like…? 【实战练习】
1. — How do you like this dress? - _________.
A I am fine, thank you. B The price is reasonable. C I bought this dress at a sale. D It's my sister's. 2. — What do you think of this novel? - _________
A I've read it. B It's well-written. C It was written by my uncle. D I bought it yesterday.
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