14.表示肯定和不肯定  Expressing certainty and uncertainty

a.I’m sure.

I’m sure (that) …

b.I’m not sure.

I’m not sure whether/if…

c.Maybe/Perhaps

15.喜好和厌恶  Likes and dislikes

a.I like/love… (very much).

I like/love to…

b.I don’t like (to) …

I hate (to) …

16.谈论天气  Talking about the weather

a.What’s the weather like today?

How’s the weather in…?

b.It’s fine/cloudy/windy/rainy, etc.

It’s rather warm/cold/hot/etc. today, isn’t it?

17.购物  Shopping

a.What can I do for you?

May/Can I help you?

b.I want/I’d like…

How much is it?

That’s too much/expensive, I’m afraid.

That’s fine. I’ll take it.

Let me have…kilo/box, etc.

c.How many/much do you want?

What colour/size/kind do you want?

d.Do you have any other kind/size/colour,etc.?

18.问路和应答  Asking the way and responses

a.Excuse me. Where’s the men’s/ladies’ room?

Excuse me, can you tell me the way to…?

How can I get to…? I don’t know the way.

b.Go down this street.

Turn right/left at the first/second crossing.

It’s about …metres from here.

19.问时间或日期和应答  Asking the time or date and responses

a.What day is (it) today?

What’s the date today?

What time is it?

What’s the time, please?

b.It’s Monday/Tuesday, etc.

It’s January 10th.

It’s five o,clock/half past five/a quarter to five/five thirty, etc.

It’s time for…

20.请求  Requests

a.Can/Could you…for me?

Will/would you please…?

May I have…?

b.Please give/pass me…

Please wait (here/a moment).

Please wait for your turn.

Please stand in line/line up.

Please hurry.

c.Don’t rush/crowd.

No noise, please.

No smoking, please.