4. I'd rather... I'd rather you told me frankly what you think. I'd rather you came today than tomorrow. I'm afraid I'm too busy tomorrow. What about the day after tomorrow?...
5. As if though... He looks as if he were younger than his younger brother. Does your new boss have a lot of energy? He works as though he never knew fatigue. I can't keep up with him....
6. I insist that... I insist that you go with me. I insist that you let me pay for lunch. Absolutely not. I invited you. It's my treat....
7. I suggest that... I suggest that you do nothing about it for the time being. I suggest that you start learning Crazy English. Do you really think it will help?...
8. It is required that... It is required that every student should wear a school uniform. It is required that everyone should attend the meeting. Damn it! I wanted to leave early this afternoon....
9. It is important that... It is important that you should form a good habit. What's the first step in learning English? It is important that you should learn pronounciation well....
10. I'm surprised that... I'm surprised that Kim should have made such great progress in her Chinese in such a short time. Did you hear that Stone got caught cheating on his Toefl exam? I'm surprised that he should have done such a stupid thing....
11. It is strange that... It is strange that she should know my name. It is strange that he should leave the company when he has just got a raise. I know. It makes me think he was a spy for the competition....
12. It is a shame that... It is a shame that he should have failed the exam. It is a shame that we should have lost such an important customer. The boss is going to hit the roof when he finds out....
13. If I were you, I would... If I were you, I wouldn't worry about it. Thanks for your advice, but I'm still worried. I can't imagine my girl friend dating another man when I was on a business trip. If I were you, I would have broken up with her....
14. If I did...I would... If I knew his number, I would phone him. If I had enough money, I would buy a car. Then why don't you stop talking about it and start saving your money?...
15. What would you do if you...? What would you do if you were in his place? What would you do if you won the lottery? I'd travel around the world with my friends! First class of course!...
1. Sorry to bother you but... Sorry to bother you but I need you to sign this. Can you wait five minutes? I'm in the middle of something right now. Sorry to bother you but you are wanted on the phone. Tell him I'll be right there....
2. Excuse me for interrupting but... Excuse me for interrupting, but I have something to add. Excuse me for interrupting, but you are missing the point. What do you mean?...
1. Let me introduce... Top 1: Let me introduce myself. Top 2: Let me introduce my friend Stone. Top 3: Let me introduce our distinguished guests today. David, let me introduce you to my boss Mr. Lee. It's a pleasure to meet you....