英语会话速成 Unit 05

Unit 5

Dialog 1

W: Thanks a lot for having us. We had a good time.

M: I'm glad you came. You're welcome any time.

W: Congratulations again on your promotion¹. You deserve it.

M: Thanks. I'll see you Moday at the office.

W: Ok. By the way, tell your wife, she throws a great party.

M: I will. See you later.

(Now listen and repeat.)

Dialog 2

W: Hi, I'm Mary.

M: I'm John.

W: Would you like some cake? I made it myself.

M: Absolutely. Um, this is good!

W: Thanks. Would you like to dance?

M: OK, but you may have to lead. I'm not a great dancer.

(Now listen and repeat.)

Sentences:

Thank you for having us.

Thanks a lot for having us.

Thank you for inviting² me.

Thank you for inviting us.

I had a good time.

I had a lovely time.

I had a nice time.

Thank you for a lovely evening.

Thank you for a nice evening.

Words and phases

congratulations

promotion

deserve

throw

lead

1 promotion   

n.提升，晋级；促销，宣传

参考例句：

• The teacher conferred with the principal about Dick's promotion.教师与校长商谈了迪克的升级问题。
• The clerk was given a promotion and an increase in salary.那个职员升了级，加了薪。

2 inviting   

adj.诱人的，引人注目的

参考例句：

• An inviting smell of coffee wafted into the room.一股诱人的咖啡香味飘进了房间。
• The kitchen smelled warm and inviting and blessedly familiar.这间厨房的味道温暖诱人，使人感到亲切温馨。