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“你相信人死后有生命吗？”老板问他的一个雇员。
　　“是的，老板。”这个新雇员答到。
　　“这样的话，事情就对头了。”老板继续说，“昨天你请假去参加你奶奶的葬礼，你离开以后，你奶奶到这儿看你来了。”

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美国英语情景对话大全 (16)
16）。Making an Appointment 预约

    It is usually necessary to make an appointment with a doctor, dentist or lawyer. You should call as far in advance as possible.

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1.A： Would Dr. Block be able to see me at 9：30 tomorrow？

    B： I'm sorry, but she won't have any openings until 11：00, unless there's a cancellation.

    A： Would 1：00 be convenient？

    B： Yes, she's free then.

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2.A： I wonder if the dentist could fit me in early tomorrow？

    B： I'm afraid there's nothing availavle before noon.

    A： How about 12：45？

    B： Sorry, but she's busy then too.

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3.A： I'd like to make an appointment with Professor Smith. Would 9：00 tomorrow be all right？

    B： I'm afraid not. She doesn't have any openings in the morning.

    A： Could I possibly make it early in the afternoon？

    B： Nol That's not good either. But give me your number and I'll call you if somebody

    cancels.

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4.A： Do you think the doctor could see me tomorrow before 9：30？

    B： She won't be in until 10：45, so the earliest would be 11：00.

    A： How would 12：45 be？

    B： Just a second. I'll have to check.

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美国英语情景对话大全 (17)
（17）。On a Bus 在公共汽车上

    In cities, buses have letters or numbers indicating their routes. Usually the exact fare is required because you can't get change on a bus. Long-distance travel by bus is common throughout the United States and Cannda. It is an inexpensive, scenic way to travel. Special tickets for unlimited travel are sometimes offered by the larger bus companies.

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1.A： Does this bus go to the train station？

    B： No, You'll have to get off at the bank and take the A52.

    A： How long is the ride？

    B： About ten minutes.

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2.A： Is this the bus for Park Ridge？

    B： No. It only goes as far as Main Street, but you can get the Number 31 there.

    A： How long does it take to get there？

    B： It only takes a few minutes.

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3.A： Does this bus go to the beach？

    B： No. You're going the wrong way. You want the Number11. It stops in front of the post

    office.

    A： About how long does it take？

    B： Only fifteen minutes.

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4.A：Is this the right bus for Pacific Boulevard？

    B： No. You should have taken the Yellow Line bus. You can get one at the next stop.

    A： Is it long ride？

    B： Not that long.

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美国英语情景对话大全 (18)
（18）。Taking a Texi 乘出租汽车

    Taxi fares vary from city to city. In some cities, taxis have meters that tell you the fare. For long rides, it is a good idea to ask in advance what the approximate fare will be. This is especially true if you're taking a taxi from an airport. You should tip taxi drivers about 15% of the total fare.

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1.A： Kennedy Airport, please. I have to be there by 7：00.

    B： I can't promise anything, but I'll do my best.

    B： OK. That'll be $12.00, please.

    A： Thanks a lot. Here.

    2.A： Do you think you can get me to Union station by quarter after？

    B： We shoudn't have any trouble if the traffic isn't too heavy.

    B： You've got plenty of time. That's $7.65, please.

    A： Thank you very much. Here's $10.00. Give me $1.00 back, please.

    3.A： The Hilton Hotel, please. I have a 10.30 appointment.

    B： You'll be there in plenty of time.

    B： Here we are. $8.50, please.

    A： Thank you. Here's $10.00. keep the change.

    4.A： Grand Central Station, please. I want to try to catch a 6：00 train.

    B： I think you'll make it if we don't get stuck in a traffic jam.

    B： This is it. That's $9.15, please.

    A： Here.

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美国英语情景对话大全 (19)
（19）At a Railroad Station 在火车站

    Long-distance travel by train is not as common in the United Stated as it many other parts of the world. Most train travel is in the "Northeast Corridor" linking Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Special express trains called "Metroliners" travel between New York and Washington, D.C. All seats on these trains are reserved in both coach（2nd class） and club car（1st class）。 Long-distance trains also serve major cities such as Atlanta, Miami, New Orleans, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. Sleeping compartments are available on most long-distance trains and must be reserved in advance. Most trains are operated by AMTRAK, the national railroad corporation.