6/1/2010 1:30-3:00
- 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. - What a shame? What a pity?
interjection
exclamation
God!
Good Heavens!
Hell! — angry - 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’) - 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) - pay by nets
pay cash
pay by cheque
I very rarely use my credit card.
feast