3. Controlled practice
　　The following four dialogues are in the wrong order. Rearrange them to make a natural flow of conversation.
　　Dialogue 1
　　( ) Really? What did you expect?
　　( ) No, I've been to the States before, but this is the first time in Atlanta.
　　( ) So, what do you think of Atlanta?
　　( ) Fine, I'll see what I can arrange.
　　( ) Well, it's not what I expected.
　　( ) There is a part like that. You must let me show you around.
　　( ) Well, I suppose I thought it would be more traditional.
　　( ) That would be interesting.
　　( ) Is this your first trip over here?
　　Dialogue 2
　　( ) I'm sure. I hope to get back here again
　　( ) That's a pity. There's a lot to see.
　　( ) Good. Are you here on business then?
　　( ) Are you staying long?
　　( ) Really? That's interesting. What line are you in?
　　( ) No, just a couple of days.
　　( ) Yes, we're thinking of setting up an office here.
　　Dialogue 3
　　( ) That would be nice.
　　( ) That's interesting. My son is an editor on the local paper.
　　( ) I believe you're in journalism.
　　( ) Really? I expect I'll meet him.
　　( ) Yes, that's right -on the editorial side.
　　( ) Yes, what about coming round for a drink? I could introduce you to him.
　　Dialogue 4
　　( ) Scotland. This time of year it's pretty cold.
　　( ) A bit warmer than back home.
　　( ) Well, if you do come across, you must visit us.
　　( ) Oh, so where do you come from?
　　( ) Yes, that's right. The best time to visit is in the summer.
　　( ) I can imagine. I've never been but people tell me it's very beautiful.
　　( ) How do you find the weather here?
　　( ) Maybe I'll get across next year.
　　课文注释及词汇讲解
　　* try 试图
　　try to do sth. 尽力做某事
　　eg. We'll try to meet the customers' demands
　　我们将尽力满足客户的需求。
　　* common interest 共同兴趣
　　eg. Two strangers are trying to find topics of common interest.
　　两个陌生人正在尽量寻找双方都感兴趣的话题。
　　* trip 旅行
　　eg. This is my second trip to the United States.
　　这是我第二次来美国。
　　* Do you like it here?
　　你喜欢这儿吗？
　　注意：
　　代词"it"在这里没有什么实际意义，但必不可少。因为here为副词，like为及物动词，所以需要有it做宾语。
　　* How do you find Tokyo?
　　你觉得东京怎么样？
　　也可以说成 "What do you think of Tokyo?"或 "How do you like Tokyo?"
　　* interesting 令人感兴趣的
　　eg. The film is interesting.
　　这部电影很有趣。
　　Interested (人对某事或某物)感受到有兴趣的
　　Eg. I'm interested in the film.
　　我对这部影片感兴趣。
　　* another 另一（个，件…）
　　eg. Would you like another cup of tea?
　　你还要一杯茶吗？
　　I need another day to finish the work..
　　我还需要一天才能完成工作。
　　* stay 停留，暂住
　　eg. Are you staying long?
　　你逗留的时间长吗？
　　Which hotel are you staying in?
　　你住在哪家旅馆？
　　注意：
　　stay为不及物动词，所以在第二个例句中一定要接介词in ,这样才能带宾语。
　　* unfortunately 令人遗憾，运气不好地
　　eg. Unfortunately, I can only stay for a week.
　　真遗憾，我只能呆一周。
　　* Business or pleasure?
　　出差还是度假？
　　本句为 "Do you come here for business or for pleasure?"的省略句。在口语中经常用省略句。
　　* I'm afraid… 我恐怕……，恐怕是……[有时可以不直译]
　　该句式用于缓和语气或婉转地表达想法，也可以用于表示不肯定的语气。
　　Eg. I'm afraid I can't come on Friday afternoon, because I will be having a meeting then.
　　因为要开个会，周五下午我恐怕不能来。
　　* set up 建立，设立
　　eg. We are going to set up a new plant in this area.
　　我们打算在这个地区建一座新工厂。
　　* be based 总部设在……
　　eg. Where is your company based?
　　你们公司的总部设在哪儿？
　　* sort of 有点，稍微 [多用于口语]
　　eg. I'm sort of surprised.
　　* north mid-west of the States 美国中西部的北部
　　mid-west 中西部
　　注意：
　　在英语中东北、东南、西北、西南分别为northeast.
　　southeast, northwest, southwest, 与汉语习惯不同。
　　* be in fashion [在本课指]从事时装行业；（通常指）时髦，流行
　　eg. I'm in fashion-on the design side.来源:考试大-商务英语考试

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