6/1/2010 1:30-3:00

  1. He is a rude person.(impolite)
    no time no see
    You can accept my invitation.
    (reject decline)
    I’m sorry, I beg to decline.
    Maybe, some other time.
    You expect to turn down the invitation.
    Your boss: Thank you very much for your invitations.
    I’m regret I’m unable to come, because I have a prior appointment.
    I look forward to coming.
    I would be delighted to come.
    I regret I’m unable to come.
    A function is normally a social gathering.
    I regret to hear that your … passed away.
  2. What a shame? What a pity?
    interjection
    exclamation
    God!
    Good Heavens!
    Hell! — angry
  3. Have you got any arrangement for this evening?
    cook dinner
    May I know the name of the film being show tonight?
    Could you please tell me what is being shown(screened) tonight?
    Are there any seats left?
    Are any seats(tickets) available?
    Matinee: (morning show) afternoon performance
    中场休息:interval, intermission
    free seating
    That’s six tickets at twenty dollars.(no fixed price we use ‘for’)
  4. words denoting frequency
    always
    sometimes
    never
    How often do you…?
    How frequently do you go to library?
    ever
    Have you ever learnt English?
    occasionally
    regularly
    I love my wife very much.
    I like going to HK. sure
    I like to go to HK. infinite
    I like to go (no to) shopping.
    I like to go to Sentosa.(Place need to)
  5. pay by nets
    pay cash
    pay by cheque
    I very rarely use my credit card.
    feast