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(영어 회화) English Expression Dictionary
(영어 회화) English Expression Dictionary
1. .
I don't believe I've had the pleasure of meeting you.
A : I don't believe I've had the pleasure. I'm Dick Wilson.
B : How do you do, Mr.Wilson? I'm Mary Smith.
2.
You are being imposed upon, and it will continue until you take a firm stand.
A : It's really freezing outside. Let me give you a ride.
B : No, you're not even going in the same direction. It's too much of an imposition to ask you.
A : No, I insist.
A : I must be running now.
B : Already? Stay for dinner, please.
A : Well, if it's not too much bother, I will.
B : No, it's not.
3.
A : I'll buy you sugar-free orange juice.
B : I don't want to put you to the bother.
A : I don't want to impose on you.
B : please don't consider it an imposition.
A : I didn't mean to interrupt your dinner. I hope I'm not imposing on you.
B : No, you're not.
Thank you for your generosity, but I don't want to be an imposition upon you.
4. () .
Sampras paid tribute to Agassi. "He had an incredible year and deserves to be
No.1," he said.
5.
What he does to her is really nauseating. Flattery is foreign to my nature.
6.(, ) /
Close the door. There's a draft.
It's a little drafty here. I want to move to another table.
Do you mind closing the window? I'm sitting in a draft
7. , .
A : This steak you brought me isn't cooked enough. Will you have it cooked more?
B : As you say, sir. I'll have the chef cook it a bit more.
A : There is just one more thing I'd like you to do.
B : Your wish is my command.
8.
Anyway, it's getting too boring here in this club. Let's change the scenery! Hey, treat me to another round.
A : How about a change of scenery, you guys? The Atmosphere is getting a bit awkward here!
B : Just let me finish this one and we can go.
9. .
A : Don't you think she is inappropriately clothed at a place like this?
B : Yes, I do. I don't like women who wear low-cut dresses.
A : On this invitation it says, "Discreet cleavage is advised." What does that mean?
B : It means that women are advised not to wear a dress cut too low.
10. /
The color ran when I washed my red shirt, and now all my socks are pink!
Hold it! Don't put them in together. The dyes will bleed into one another.
11. ~ .
35. .
This car is well broken in. It runs better than a new car.
A : Do those shoes feel comfortable?
B : Yes, they do. It took more than a week to get them broken in.
You have to break in the new employees.
36. () .
A : I don't think it's going to let up soon.
B : You go ahead. I'm going to wait it out.
A : We're in for a big storm. Why don't we have a cup of coffee, and wait this rain out.
B : sounds great.
37. .
He flunked out in freshman year, then knocked around for 18 months before returning and majoring in
drama.
38. .
Stay clear of the gate of the elevator.
Steer clear of Jane, she is a troublemaker.
She is in a bad mood, so I'd steer well clear if I were you.
39. ?/ ?
If it's not inconvenient for you, could you come my way?
If it's convenient for you, I can come your way.
A : Would you com my way or shall I come your way?
B : I'll stop by your office around at 11 o'clock.
40. .
A : I envy you, Mrs. Brown. You stay home all the time.
B : Housemaking is not an easy job. I have three small children getting underfoot all the time.
41. !
Politics is not my cup of tea. I'm not cut out for that kind of stuff. I wouldn't be caught dead in politics.
42. .
A : Why are you cooped up in the house on a nice day like this? Come on, let's go bowling.
B : Oh, great. You made my day.
43. (, ) .
He tends to go off on a tangent in conversations and to bore everyone with his personal philosophy.
44. (, ) .
A : I love to hear about it, but I've got to go.
B : Don't worry, it'll keep.
Dinner will keep. I have to catch the evening news.
45. () .
She could not express the high hopes she had for her daughter, but her actions spoke volumes.
She did not interrupt her father while he was talking to her, but the look on her face spoke volumes.
46. / .
A : I thought you had a day off on Thursday.
B : The office had a rush job no one else could do it, so you can fill in the blanks.
Tow young guys built the first Apple Computer in a garage and the rest is history.
47. .
As he waited at the bus stop, he struck up a conversation with a woman standing next to him.
48. , .
Everytime I ask the boss about a raise, he gives me the runaround.
49. / .
I saw nothing wrong with what the hostess did - and you can quote me!
Don't quote me. I'm not quite sure, but the Browns are splitting up.
Don't quote me on this, but the company is in deep trouble.
50. ~ ( )
He's a quote-unquote college professor and he's even got his Ph.D from Harvard! Shame on him!
51. ?, ?
He said it all, so what's left for me to say?
52. .
A : Why didn't anyone mention pay raise during the meeting?
B : Right now, the details are better left unsaid.
A : What was the reason for his firing Dick?
B : I think the reasons are better left unsaid.
53. .
A : Yesterday on a highway my car broke down and wouldn't start again. So I stood over an hour trying to
flag down a passingg car. But no one stopped for me.
B : I'm not surprised. Nowadays a good Samaritans are as scarce as hen's teeth.
54. ~ .
A : I heard you took a vacation and went to Hong Kong for a week.
B : It wasn't a vacation as such. I called on a client while I was there.
A : Congratulations on being promoted assistant director!
B : It's not a promotion as such. It's more of a burden.
55. ()
The bus was two hours late, and I might add, they tried to charge my children the full adult fares.
A fat lot of help your compatriots were, I might add.
56. .
You thought I was going to marry her, you were all wet.
A : I think your answer is wrong - dead wrong.
B : No. You are all wet.
C : I think both of you seem off base.
57. .
A : I got diabetes. So I can't eat anything with sugar and salt in it.
B : That's terrible, man!
A : Tell me about it! You know I hate people picky on food. But I'm here.
I've become the picky person myself.
58. ?
A : Would you care for a cup of coffee?
B : You read my mind.
A : How about having a drink after work?
B : You read my mind.
59. / .
A : You can do whatever you want with it because it is yours?
B : Yes, I couldn't have said it better.
A : It's our right as employees to know the financial situation of this company.
B : Well said, Dick!
60. .
Mail still continues to arrive regarding the 80-year-old talkaholic. People identified strongly with that letter.
61. .
The teacher's organized lessons always go over well with her students.
The comedian's jokes weren't going over well; the audience wasn't laughing much at all.
The President's speech went over so well that all the members of Congress stood up and applauded.
62. .
You're always playing devil's advocate - I can never tell what you really believe.
Don't believe what I said about illegal immigrants, I was only playing devil's advocate.
63. (sweetheart, girl(boy)friend )
Who is your main squeeze among those babe?
I'll tell you some tip of "how to make Jane my main squeeze."
64. .
A : Is she spoken for?
B : Yes, she is already engaged.
65. (, ) , .
A : If I invited you to go climbing, would you take me up on it?
B : I'll take you up on that.
He took his girlfriend up on her offer to pay for dinner.
When he asked her to go with him on an Alaskan cruise, she didn't hesitate to take him up on it.
66. ( ) .
She didn't say she no longer loved him or anything like that, but I can read between the lines. I guarantee
she jilted him.
67. .
I'm not speaking to my husband. He is still carrying on.
I have asked her many times why she still carried on with him, but she just shrugs and says she can't tell me
for certain.
68.
Now I am far from a prude and do most of my own sunning and swimming in the nude as well.
I have been on nude beaches before and I'm certainly no prude, but I'm very uncomfortable about being
seen in public with my deformity.
69.
She complained that the other woman in the triangle made frequent calls to the
house, and it angered her. What the other woman is doing is called " harassment."
70. /() .
A : Hey, I hear you're going out with a chink. What's up with that?
B : Oh, you're talking about Lucy. Yeah, I hooked her up at the club last weekend. Going out? Nope. Just
flirting around.
You Know cruising for babes is my middle name, right?
* be one's middle name : ~ .
71.
A short fling won't quench your thirst - it will only stimulate your appetite and create more problem.
72. .
I feel that I must respond to the 31-year-old woman whose live-in wants to be married secretly.
Last fall, my live-in boyfriend was abusive to me. My parents chipped right in and helped me move back to
my hometown.
73. .
I know him quite well, our paths first crossed when we where at Yale.
Years ago I was crazy about him, but he didn't feel the same about me so I went on with my life. When our
paths crossed several months ago, neither one of us thought we'd be unfaithful to our spouses, but we
couldn't stay away, and I fell totally in love with him again.
74. .
Tragedy crossed our path again.
I don't want to die. Death crossed my path... but I am brimming with life. I just know my illness makes it
impossible to live.
75. .
He is always cowed in the presence of his master.
76. .
You have to keep it under wraps that I'm sleeping with my secretary no matter what!! If my wife finds out,
I'm a goner.
A : What have you heard about Mr. Brown?
B : Well, don't tell a soul, but he's dating Miss Daisy.
77. ~ .
A : If you want to have it reserved, I'll need your name, please.
B : Put it under the name of Tom Cruise.
A : I'd like to reserve a table for dinner tonight.
B : How large is your party, sir?
A : Five.
B : What name is it under? ( ?)
78. , .
Don't chew me out for nothing.
He got chewed out by his boss.
He gave it to them for breaking one of the rules.
Didn't she give it to you when you got home?
A : Why is she upset?
B : She failed the test and her father got after her.
I hate to get after you all the time, but you promised to study hard.
79. ?
A : Honey, let's go out this Saturday and do something exciting for a change.
B : Sorry, dear, but I have to watch a ball game on TV.
A : Oh, no, not again. Get a life, please!
A : Hey, Dick, I'm on my way to see Trumph's estate in Beverly Hills. Won't you come with me?
B : Get a life, I'd rather go see a movie.
80. .
Don't say that unless you want to do her dirt.
A : He is a dirt. Because all the movies he has made are dirt.
B : I'm afraid you are doing him dirt. I think some of his films are very good.
81. .
A : What do you think of your manager?
B : He is a Monday morning quarterback. He always complains about what we've done, and says he would
have done it differently.
A : You shouldn't have done it that way, Dick. You know better than that.
B : Stop Monday morning quarterbacking! It's easy to second-guess me, but you wouldn't have done it
better.
82. ~ .
A : Korean exports are becoming more and more competitive in the international market.
B : I know. It's not for nothing that the Japanese are getting warier and warier of the Koreans.
83. () / .
Then the team managed to load the bases with two singles and a walk. Eric Young hit a line drive, bringing
in two runners.
He went with a double and two home runs including a grand slam, driving in seven runs.
The Phillies scored the go-ahead run off Park Chan-ho(11-8) in the seventh. Pinch-hitter Kevin led off with
a single, went to second on a sacrifice and walks to Bobby and Travis loaded the bases. Burell's walk
forced home the go-ahead run.
Also in nightcap he scored with two walks and a triple and sacrifice fly. Owing to him won the Giant
consecutive home game.
84.
The pitcher gave up only 2 earned runs and 4 hits in 7 innings.
He allowed one hit in five innings.
85. () /
The first batter grounded out and the second one popped up.
86. .
He is still in the running for the world title.
A : Who's going to get the promotion in our department?
B : Dick is in the running.
87. .
According to Newsweek poll. Bush leads McCain 56-27%, but the underdog's upsets in Michigan may have
a domino effect on Washington State.
88. .
A : It's going to be a great fight.
B : I know, the boxers are evenly matched.
89. ~ .
I'll wager you a dollar that it will rain tomorrow.
90.
I put down 20 percent and the remaining 80 percent will be spread out in 36 monthly payments.
91. .
I'll pay in cash upfront. Can you give me ten percent off?
92. ~ /.
A : How much did you put down when you bought it?
B : Two big ones. What was your down payment?
A : About three grand.
93. 1
I'd like to cash this check. I want it all in singles.
Could I have change for this single? I'm gonna use the phone. I need some change.
94. .
The firm will go under unless business improves.
A sloppy management caused his business to go under.
Mr. Brown's business has folded up. I wonder when this recession will end.
95. ~ .
She was lousy with dough.
I watched her take off her gloves. Boy, was she lousy with rocks.
96. .
The MS stocks took a beating today.
A : How's your business doing?
B : Never worse. I'm taking a bath in this recession.
97. .
Why don't you live it up? Everybody, live it up!
The marketplace was an interesting place to see everyone haggle with street vendors over the prices of
clothes.
I paid for my new car eighteen thousand dollars even. I haggled five hundred dollars off it.
I always dicker over price. If I pay a full price for a big-ticket item, I feel like I'm being ripped off.
115. () .
I think it would cost a cool two grand to repair this car. You'd rather buy a new car with that kind of money.
A : That's a beautiful watch you're wearing! It must have cost you a pretty penny.
B : Yes. It set me back a cool $1200
116. .
Let's stock up on blank tapes while they are on sale.
After experiencing a serious oil shortage years ago, oil companies are careful to stock up.
A : Why did you load up on so many canned goods and bottles of water?
B : I thought we should stock up in case there's an emergency.
117. () .
A : I'll ring it up for you quickly.
B : What does it ring up to?
I'm sorry but I can't ring it up here. You have to go to the cashier over there.
A : Isn't this item on sale? The sale price is $10.25, but you rang up the regular price.
B : Did I? Let me see... Oh, yes, I blew it. I'm terribly sorry.
118. () /.
A : How much is it?
B : $2.15, but I'll make it $2.00. I always round it off.
Don't count the whole digits. Just round off to the thousand.
If the total is an uneven number, round up to the next higher even number.
119. ()
A number of city government officials have been arrested for lining their pockets.
120. .
There were pressure to cut corners or bend the rules a bit.
I may have bent the law, but I didn't break it.
121. .
We were frisked at the airport, can you believe it?
122. .
My car got broken into. The stereo system is gone. So I filed a theft report to the police and to my insurance
company.
Have your attorney demand in writing that the stolen items be returned immediately, or the police will be
notified and a theft report will be filed.
123. .
Navy leaders yesterday lodged a libel suit against a former judge.
124. .
He pleaded guilty to four counts of arson.
125. / .
A : The justice system is too lenient toward criminals in the country. Many judges let a lot of criminals go
with a slap on the wrist.
B : You can say that again. They should throw the book at the heinous criminals.
126.(, , ) .
I've met him before, but his name escapes me.
A : Do you happen to know Jane's phone number off the top of your head?
B : I'm afraid that her number escapes me at the moment.
127. ( ) .
A : Where did you get the purse?
B : I thought I'd lost it, but it materialized on my desk one day.
128. .
What day is today? I'm drawing a complete blank.
A : What's Jane's new telephone number?
B : I'm drawing a blank, but wait - it's on the tip of my tongue.
129. ~ .
A : I'll be going to Hawaii on my vacation.
B : Don't get any ideas. We're counting on your coming back to work in two weeks.
A : Don't get any funny ideas.
B : Don't worry. I know what I'm doing.
130. ~ .
He had a gut feeling that Jane was lying.
Something tells me that the Browns will break up soon. I mean they may divorce. I don't know exactly. But
it's just my gut feeling.
131. .
A : He has not been promoted for the last ten years. And he still works there. I guess he is one of those
people who can't take hints.
B : It's not that he can't take hints. He just can't afford to quit that job.
Did you pick that subtle smile up on her face?
132. ?
A : Who broke the window?
B : Your little son, that's who.
A : Who cares if mothers are sick?
B : Fathers care. That's who.
133. ()
This is who's who in new cabinet of government.
I'm just getting to know who's who in the office.
134. .
A : Do you know Jane?
B : No, I don't know Jane, but I know of her.
135.
A : What's the matter with her? She seems angry about something.
B : Nothing that I know of. ( )
A : Dick didn't phone today, did he?
B : Not that I know of. ( )
A : Is there something wrong with the computer?
B : Not that I know of. ( )
136.
His view of women had been warped by a painful divorce.
I cannot imagine why the company clings to this warped way of thinking.
The study was adjusted for factors that could have skewed the results, such as smoking, exercese, alcohol
intake and family history of heart trouble.
137. .
No, he is the one who wants to stay home. I want to go. You got it backwards.
138. .
A : Did you ever get the hang of rollerblading? I hear it's fun.
B : I've tried it a few times, but I haven't gotten a feel for it yet.
I finally got the feel for the new job.
139. .
You've got your dishwashing down to a science.
A : I've washed thousands of dishes since my school days. I've got it down to a science.
B : Have you? No wonder.
140. .
The new employee doesn't need more help operating the machine. She's got it down pat.
141. .
A : I forgot my wallet. Can you pay the bill?
B : No, that's the second time you've pulled that.
142. .
If I had to hazard a guess, I would say it's because the necklace is a constant reminder that he wasn't the
first man in your life.
143. .
A : Just give me a round figure. Half a million dollars?
B : It's in the ball park.
His estimate is definitely in the right ball park.
144. .
A : I've got some trivia for you. Who was the first astronaut in the world?
B : Niel Amstrong.
A : You're getting warmer!
145. . .
Her words about the importance of education hit home.
I made some important points to her that truly hit home: I pointed out that she was too young to be
responsible for the life of another human being.
The letter from "Shaking" hit close to home.
When Dick made fun of Bob's way of walking, he struck close to home.
The environment issue will hit close to home when there is no fresh air to breathe.
146. ()
Both surveys had a margin of error of plus or minus 6 percentage point.
The survey, conducted on 1000 users, is 95 percent accurate and a 0.98 percent margin of error.
147. .
She was of two minds about her future: Should she study to be a teacher or an actress?
A : So what do you think of the car?
B : I don't know. I'm of two minds about it. I think I need something bigger.
148. .
A : When are you going to marry her?
B : Well, it's still on the drawing board.
149. .
A : Dick is the courageous one and Jack the timid one.
B : You've got them all mixed up. It's the other way around.
A healthcare worker is more likely to acquire an infectious disease from the public than the other way
around.
150. .
A : Dick hates Jack.
B : And the other way around.
A : We hate them and the other way around.
B : That's true. The Chinese dislike the Russians and vice versa.
151. ~ .
This area corresponds to the Myungdong in Seoul.
Our rice corresponds to your bread.
152. .
A : He got arrested after it was revealed that he had taken bribes from his subordinates in connection with
their promotion.
B : He got his just deserts.
153. / .
A : His painting is really beautiful.
B : That takes the cake! No one can compete with him.
A : Did you see that lady cut in line?
B : Yeah, I did. That really takes the cake!
A : Look at that stupid printer! That really takes the prize!
B : Here we are very busy and the printer jam up.
154. /.
The fish your mother grilled is something else to me.
Wow, she is something else. What a looker.
A : On Sunday I competed in the road race and came in first!
B : You are something else!
155. .
Using a tractor is a push-over of Dick; he was brought up on a farm.
156. .
When I see a merchant overpolite to his customers, I think that man has an axe to grind.
When Dick told the teacher that he saw Bob copying his homework from Jim, he had an axe to grind; Bob
would not let Dick copy from him.
157.
I hope your letter will reassure them that their fear at a mastectomy maxing them unattractive is largely
unfounded.
The allegations made against us were both untrue and unfounded.
158. .
The anniversary gift she gave us wasn't that great, but it's the thought that counts.
A : Oh, my God! Look at this doll. I bought it for your present, but it got all crushed in the baggage.
B : That's all right. It's the thought that counts.
159. ~ .
It's all grades that students care about at Harvard.
You're still wet behind ears! Get real! It's all about money in this world. Jane came to me only because I'm
loaded with money.
160. .
Her promise isn't worth a damn.
161. .
I'm no auto expert, but for what it's worth, that car looks great.
A : Has Dick already left for the day?
B : For what it's worth, I heard him say he had a late afternoon appointment.
162. .
He got into a car accident. But he doesn't have car insurance. It's a double whammy!
163. .
A : If she continues to slander me, someday I'm going to give her a piece of my mind.
B : please don't open up a can of worms. Just let it go.
The National congress opened a can of worms when it voted to give more power and fiscal responsibility to
the individual states.
Topic like politics and religion are generally avoided in conversations because they often open a can of
worms.
164. .
A : You look very much like your father.
B : I know. They say I'm the ditto of my dad.
The lab-created stones can be dead ringers for high-quality diamonds, stumping many jewelers'
instruments that tell real stones from fake.
In both appearance and manner, the two brothers are as alike as two peas in a pod. It must be very hard to
tell one from the other.
165. () /()
He is a Ronald Reagan look-a-like.
The candidate Bush is the son and namesake of the former US President.
166. .
Your hair style is exactly the same as mine. You copy everything I do. Will you stop being a copycat,
please?
167. .
The handwriting on both checks is identical.
168. ()
He's a tightwad and his wife likes to count pennies. They are two of a kind.
169.
A : His girlfriend is really ugly.
B : I know. And he's not much to look at, either.
170. .
To be honest with you, I can't really count on him. He's not all there.
171. ~.
She is a good secretary material. I'm going to break her in.
172. ( )
A : Why did the boss get carried away by shouting at his assistant?
B : I don't know, but it wasn't a level-headed way to act.
173. /
He is too laid-back to be a real go-getter in life.
174. .
Can't you see it's demeaning?
Don't demean yourself by taking that job.
175. !
He's getting a little too cute.
Don't get cute with me - I know what that stuff costs.
176. .
A : His behavior at the party was in bad taste.
B : What did he do?
A : He talked too loudly and drank too much.
177. .
The candidates didn't debate policies. They just exchanged cheap shots about other's personal life. They
spent the whole hour hitting each other below the belt.
178. ~ .
225. ~ ()
The invention of soap is credited to the Phoenicians.
He got credit for shooting down nine Japanese planes.
Every player deserves credit for the victory.
All the credit goes to you. I'm sure you'll get a promotion.
226. ~ () /() .
Attorney General Janet Reno said there was no simple reason for the continuing decline of crime, but gave
the Clinton administration's anti-crime efforts much of the credit.
The professor took credit for work done by his student.
227. () .
She has a pull with the police.
He had strings to pull and pulled strings to get a promotion.
228.
A : I don't want such a job.
B : How could you pass up such an opportunity?
It was a good offer, and I naturally didn't feel like passing it up.
229. .
A : There goes my once-in-a-lifetime chance!
B : Sorry about that.
A : Honey, we have to go see my mother this Saturday. It's her birthday.
B : There goes my weekend!
230. ~ .
Look at this traffic jam; so much for arriving on time.
A : I can take care of this myself.
B : So much for trying to be helpful.
231. .
I am not going to sit and watch my career go down the tube.
We've followed a wrong clue and a whole week's investigation is down the tubes. We're back to the drawing
board.
232.
I finally realized that trying to convince her was a lost cause.
I guess my proposal is a lost cause because no one else on the committee agrees with it.
The police searched for the missing girl for two weeks, but finally gave it up as a lost cause.
233.
When I was in LA, I used to drive BMW and go playing golf every weekend. Those were the days.
A : You remember when we were students? We didn't have to worry about nothing.
B : Tell me about it, man. Those were the days! But what is important is now, not then! Let bygones be
bygones.
224. ~ !
A : It takes me forever to write a letter on this word processor.
B : That's all the more reason for practicing using the machine.
A : My office is too far to walk and it's too expensive to take a taxi.
B : All the more reason for buying a bicycle!
225. () .
Were there some problems with the conference, or did it go off as planned?
The surprise birthday party for her went off perfectly. She had no idea that anything had been planned.
A : How did your speech in front of the class come off?
B : I thought that it went off very well.
226. () .
The rescue of the injured rock climber went off without a hitch.
Suppose that you have important travel plans for the coming weekend. What can you do to make sure they
go off without a hitch?
227. !/
It wasn't really the driver's fault, it was just one of those things.
A : Andre Agassi and Brook Shields got divorced!
B : Big deal. It's just one of those things.
It's one of those monster movies.
228. .
A : How's your business doing in this recession?
B : I'm on the ropes. How about you?
259. ~
Short of divorce, what do I do?
Short of locking her in her room, he couldn't really stop her from seeing Dick.
260. ()
He gave me fifty dollars just like that.
You mean their marriage was dissolved just like that?
You can't refuse his invitation just like that.
261. !
You'd better do it, or else!
The United States and its allies told Saddam Hussein: Remove the missles or else.
Finish this report by tomorrow or else!
262. ~
I'm sure that variations on the "GF" program are available in many cities.
263. ~
He said that their proposal was incredible, or words to that effect.
The announcement said that all teachers had to attend the meeting, or words to that effect.
264.
Just for the hell of it, I gave her a pinch on the behind.
I got bored sitting on that washbowl after a while, so I backed up a few feet and started doing this tap
dance, just for the hell of it.
They decided to go for a midnight swim, just for the hell of it.
265.
The distance is only 10 kilometers as the crow flies, but I take a longer route to avoid traffic.
A : How far is his house from yours?
B : His house is about 10 miles from ours as the crow flies; but of course the road is much longer since it
winds around the mountain.
266. .
Who put that plant there? It's not only in the way, but an eyesore. Let's put it somewhere else.
We think the new headquarter is a sight for sore eyes, but others think the three-story building is more of an
eyesore.
They built an underground car park that is to clear the surrounding streets of the perpetual eyesore of
vehicles.
267.
I certainly had trouble since there was no landmark near here.
268.
It's a departure from the comic book-like violence that has been Arnold Schwarzenegger's hallmark.
( : .)
Non-violence was the hallmark of Gandhi's philosophy.
269.
I didn't think of it till we were halfway through the park. ( )
I joined the class halfway through the second term.(2 )
It was a terrible film, I left halfway through.
270.
The slide is reversed. Please turn it.
I reversed the socks that were inside out before washing them.
271.
A : How time flies! Christmas is just around the corner.
B : Time is really dragging for me.
A : It's been almost 10 years since we met last at your party.
B : Yeah, How time flies! Let's not just stand here. Let's go someplace and have a drink.
272.
A : How's your day going?
B : It's just a humdrum day. How about you?
A : Same here. Time is really dragging for me.
A : Thirty minutes till quitting time. Time is really dragging today, isn't it?
B : You took the words out of my mouth.
273. (~ ~)
A : How much further is it?
B : Well, eight down and two to go. (8 2 )
With five down and one to go, he would finish his term papers at the end of the week. (5
1 )
There are only three days to go. ( 3 )
274.
A : We have to finish this by three, or we're in trouble.
B : Okay, let's make every minute count.
275.
When I go to the beach, I make a day of it. ( ) .
276. ~ ()
Car prices are at their lowest. The time is right to buy a new car.
The time is ripe for a peace settlement.
If you're thinking of buying a house, there's no time like the present.
277. 7
A : When did his wife die?
B : Seven years ago tomorrow.
278. ~
Beginning 4 o'clock in the afternoon, there is a flight every hour on the hour until 7 o'clock.
There's a ferry every two hours on the hour.
279. 30 / 30
There's a bus every 30 minutes.
There's a train every hour at 30 minutes past the hour.
A : What are the departure times?
B : The first flight from Seoul is at 7:30 in the morning and thereafter every hour at 30 minutes past the hour
until 8:30 in the afternoon.
280.
A : What time do you go to bed normally?
B : I retire during the wee hours and never before midnight.
281. /
My dad and I got up at the crack of dawn to go fishing.
They stole the car in broad daylight.
282.
A : Where can you go after hours in your city?
B : Our city has many places where people can go after hours.
283. ,
The headmaster was always coming in and sitting down in the back of the room for about half an hour. He
was supposed to be incognito or something.
Driver : Where to?
Man : Well, the thing is, I don't want to stay at any hotels on the East Side where I might run into some
acquaintance of mine. I'm traveling incognito.
284.
I was a little unsettled. Then today I got in a nice groove with my backhand across the court and my
forehand up the line.
The market has been in the groove after a deep recession.
285.
Let me have one cheeseburger with the whole works.
A : What do you do for $20?
B : An oil change, grease job, new filter, the works.
I wanted to look particularly well that evening, so I told the barber to give me the works; shave, haircut,
shampoo, tonic, etc.
286. ( )
What will surely catch their eyes?: The plethora of high-tech toys that have vast interactive capabilities.
287.
Showing your picture to strangers and placing an ad in a singles magazine without your knowledge are
beyond the realm of normal parental concern.
Such a thing is not within the realm of possibility.
288. ( ) /
A : I hate you!
B : I hate you too, in spades!
A : You are fired!
B : All right. Someday I'll make you pay for this - in spades!
My best memorial is my children. And I can speak the same about Mrs. Nixon in spades.
289. ( )
A : Has Dick been promoted?
B : For all intents and purposes, yes. The announcement will be made soon.
A : How did his wife take his death?
B : She was, to all intents and purposes, unable to accept the fact.
290.
He will pay for his mistake, and there are no ifs, ands, or buts about it.
291. ~
You guys surely beat the living crab out of them! Way to go, man! They reserved it!
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Excuse me.
(.)
Excuse me, but...
Sorry to trouble you, but...
I beg your pardon, but...
(...)
I'm lost. Are you familiar with this area?
( . ?)
.
Could you tell me the way to the subway station?
( ?)
Can you direct me to the Hilton Hotel?
( ?)
Will you show me the way to the post office?
( ?)
.
Does this road go to the railroad (or railway) station?
( ?)
Am I on the right road for Wall Street?
( ?)
Which way is it to the American Theater?
( ?)
Which of these streets goes to the Hilton Hotel?
( ?)
.
Could you tell me the shortest way to the station?
( ?)
Which is best way to get to Park Avenue?
( ?)
.
What's the name of this street?
( ?)
Could you tell me where the post office is?
( ?)
Where can I find the bank?
( ?)
Excuse me, but is there a book-store near here?
(, ?)
Is it close to the hotel?
Is it near the hotel?
( ?)
.
Which side of the street is it on?
( ?)
Is it on this side of the street?
( ?)
Is it on the other side of the street?
( ?)
.
Could you draw me a map, please?
( ?)
Where am I now on this map?
( ?)
Where can I get a map of London?
( ?)
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Go along this street.
( .)
.
Keep going straight.
( .)
Follow this street and you will come on it.
( .)
Go south (north) for two blocks.
("" 2 .)
Go straight until you come to a traffic light.
( .)
Carry on past the second corner.
(2 .)
.
Turn right (left) at the first corner.
( "" .)
Turn right (left) at the intersection.
( "" .)
Turn left (right) at the third traffic light
( "" .)
Go left (right) here for three blocks.
( "" .)
Turn right at the second corner, and you'll find it right ahead of you.
( .)
Turn left at the next corner and go straight for two blocks. It's the
second building from the corner.
( .
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Go north for three blocks. Turn right and walk one block east. It's on the
corner of 7th Street and Park Avenue.
( . 7
.)
.
It's across the street from the post office.
( .)
It's on this side of the station building.
( .)
City Hall is across the street in front of the exit of the station.
( .)
It's beyond the station building.
( .)
It's next door to City Hall.
( .)
It's the second house (or building) from the corner.
It's two doors from the corner.
( .)
It's 10 minutes' walk from the subway station.
( 10 .)
It's 20 minutes' walk to the station.
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Do you know which way departure lounge is?
( ?)
Could you tell me where the ticket counters are?
( ?)
I want to confirm my ticket reservation.
( .)
When shall I check in?
( ?)
.
I'd like window seat, please.
( .)
Do you have a smoking seat?
( ?)
Where's my seat, please?
( ?)
Is this a nonsmoking seat?
( ?)
Can I smoke here?
( ?)
May I change my seat?
( ?)
.
Can you show me how to fasten this seat belt?
( ?)
.
How can I get my seat to recline?
( ?)
.
May I go to the toilet now?
(, ?)
Are the toilets occupied?
( ?)
.
How many hours does the flight take?
( ?)
.
Are you serving a meal on this flight?
( ?)
May I have some juice?
( ?)
May I have a magazine or something?
( ?)
Do you have a Korean newspaper?
( ?)
Could you bring me some earphones?
( ?)
Could you get me a blanket, please.?
( ?)
I'd like to buy two cartons of Kent.
( .)
I'd like to buy three bottles of liquor.
( .)
How many bottles can I take duty-free?
( ?)
I feel sick. Can I get some medicine?
( ?)
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How can I go there, by subway or bus?
( ? ?)
Which is better, to go by bus or taxi?
( ?)
Is there any other way to go besides subway?
( ?)
Can I go there on foot?
( ?)
.
Could you tell me the way to the nearest subway station?
( ?)
Can you tell me how to get to the railroad (or railway) station?
( ?)
.
Where's the nearest bus stop?
( ?)
Are there any buses running between here and there?
( ?)
.
Excuse me. Where can I get tickets?
(. ?)
A ticket to New York, please.
( 1 .)
Will you show me how to use this vending machine?
( ?)
.
How much is a ticket to New York?
( ?)
How much is the fare to Chicago?
( ?)
What's the one-way fare?
( ?)
What's the round trip fare?
( ?)
What's the express charge?
( ?)
.
What time does the train (bus) for Philadelphia leave?
( "" ?)
What time does the last train (bus) leave?
( "" ?)
Is the train (bus) for Boston coming soon?
( "" ?)
.
Will I be in time for the train (bus)?
( "" ?)
Can I catch the last train (bus)?
( "" ?)
.
How long will it take from Washington D.C. to New York?
( ?)
.
Where do I catch the train (bus) for Chicago?
( "" ?)
Which platform does the 9:00 a.m. train for Washington D.C. start from?
( 9 ?)
Is this the right platform for Boston?
( ?)
Which line goes to New York?
( ?)
.
Excuse me, but could you tell me which train (bus) to take for Chicago?
(, "" ?)
Which train (bus) should I take?
( "" ?)
.
Does this train go to the airport?
Do you go to the airport?
( ?)
.
How many times do I change trains to get there?
( ?)
Will you tell me where to change trains?
( ?)
, .
Where are we?
( ?)
What's the end of this line?
( ?)
.
The subway station is over there.
( .)
The bus station (or terminal) is over there.
( .)
Take a No. 3 Line train.
(3 .)
Take a bus bound for airport.
( .)
A bus is available from hotel to airport.
( .)
Take a taxi.
( .)
You can take a bus if you wish, but it's much for faster by subway.
( , .)
It is rather far from here, so I advice you to take a bus or subway.
( .)
.
It's a 30-minute ride.
(30 .)
It takes about three hours, I guess.
( .)
It is about ten minutes' walk to the place from the station.
( 10 .)
.
400(four hundred) won.
(400 .)
You can get the ticket from the vending machine over there.
( .)
.
It will be on Track No.1 and 2.
(1 2 .)
It will leave from Track No. 5
( 5 .)
() .
You can take this train (bus)?
( "" .)
Here comes your train (bus)
("" .)
.
Ride to the end of the line.
( .)
The last stop is Seoul Station.
( .)
Get off at Seoul Station, and go out through the No. 1 exit.
( 1 .)
.
You will have to change trains at City Hall.
Change trains at City Hall.
( .)
Take a train bound for City Hall and change trains at Sungsu the second
stop.
( .)
Transfer to the No.2 line on the other side of the platform.
( 2 .)
You can get off at the next station and transfer to the train for Suwon.
( .)
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Where can I get a taxi?
( ?)
Where is the taxi stand?
( ?)
.
I'd like to go to Wall Street, please.
( .)
.
Stop here, please.
( .)
Let me off here, please.
( .)
.
How much is the fare?
How much do I owe you?
(?)
OK. Here you are.
(. .)
Keep the charge, please.
( .)
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Is there a car rental company near here?
( ?)
Where can I rent a car?
( ?)
Where's the rent-a-car firm?
( ?)
.
I'd like to rent a car for a week.
( 1 .)
What's your rate?
(?)
What's the charge per day?
How much per day?
( ?)
.
Can I leave the car anywhere?
Can I drop it off anywhere?
( ?)
.
Do you have a road map?
( ?)
.
Could you tell me if there is a gas station nearby?
Where is the nearest gas station?
( ?)
Fill it up, please.
( .)
Give me 20 liters of gasoline, please.
( 20 .) @ff
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Reservation, please.
( .)
I'd like to make a reservation for two nights next week.
( 2 .)
I want a twin room with a bath.
( .)
.
My name is Kim Hun. I have a reservation.
( .)
I believe we have a reservation.
( .)
I have a reservation for a single (twin)
('' .)
.
I'd like to check in now.
( .)
Can I check in now?
( ?)
What time is check-in?
( ?)
I don't have a reservation. Can I have a room for tonight?
( , ?)
.
I'd like a single room with bath.
( .)
I'd like a room with a view of the ocean.
( .)
We'd like a double room with bath for under 50 dollars.
(50 .)
Is it possible?
( ?)
.
What's the rate for the room?
( ?)
What's the rate for a room per night?
( ?)
Does this rate include breakfast?
( ?)
Do you have anything cheaper?
( ?)
.
I would like to change my room.
( .)
Do you have any better ones?
( ?)
: .
Could I leave some of my valuables in the hotel safe?
( ?)
Please keep this baggage until tomorrow morning.
( .)
.
Can I have a morning call at 6^236^
Will you wake me up at 6^236^
(6 ?)
.
May I have room service?
( ?)
.
Do you have a laundry service?
( ?)
I want to send this to the laundry.
( .)
.
When will it be ready?
How long will it take?
(?)
.
Can I ask you to send this baggage to Korea?
( ?)
.
Do you have any message for me?
Is there any message for me?
( ?)
Are you sure?
(?)
I left the key in my room. Do you have the master key, please?
( . ?)
.
I am going to check out at 10 o'clock.
(10 .)
I'm checking out. Bill, please.
I'd like to check out now. Could you give me the bill?
( . ?)
.
When will you be checking out?
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Where can I change money?
( ?)
I would like to exchange Korean won for dollars.
( .)
Change this to dollars, please.
( .)
.
What's the exchange rate today?
( ?)
What's the exchange rate for the won to the US. dollar?
( ?)
.
Please break a dollar into two quarters and five dimes.
(1 25 2 10 5 .)
I would like 20 ten-dollar bills, 10 five-dollar bills, and 50 one-dollar
bills, please.
(10 20 5 10 1 50
.)
Will you include small change?
( ?)
I would like to cash a traveler's check.
( .)
Can I cash a traveler's check here?
( ?)
.
I would like to open an account.
( .)
I want a savings account, please.
( .)
I would like to open a checking account.
( .)
.
How can I get a checkbook issued here?
( ?)
May I have money sent direct to my account?
( ?)
Can I have my utility bills paid out of my bank account automatically?
( ?)
.
Can I make a telegraphic transfer here?
( ?)
I want to remit 10^2^000 dollars to Japan by telegraphic transfer.
( 1 .)
Do I need to fill in an application form?
( ?)
What's the remittance charge?
( ?)
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Where can I buy stamps?
( ?)
Please give me two one-dollar stamps.
(1 2 .)
Please give me five fifteen-cent stamps and ten aerograms.
(15 5 10 .)
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I want to send a letter to Korea.
( .)
Please send this letter by air mail (sea mail)
( '' .)
.
Please send this by parcel post.
( .)
I would like to send this parcel by registered sea mail (air mail)
( '' .)
Is this parcel within the weight limit?
( ?)
.
What's the postage to Korea?
( ?)
.
I want to send 1^2^000 dollars by postal money order.
( 1 .) @ff
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Could you tell me the name of some good restaurant?
( ?)
Could you suggest a Korean or Chinese restaurant?
( ?)
Is there any seafood restaurant in the hotel?
( ?)
Could you tell me an inexpensive restaurant?
( ?)
Do you know if there's fastfood restaurant near here?
( ?)
Do we need a reservation?
( ?)
.
I'd like to make a reservation, please?
( .)
What time do you start serving dinner?
( ?)
We'd like a table for two at 6:30(six thirty).
(6 .)
Please reserve a table for two.
( .)
We'd like to have a table near the window.
( .)
Should I wear a tie?
( ?)
Do I have to be formally dressed?
( ?)
Are you serving lunch now?
( ?)
We're a party of four. Can we have a table?
( 4 , ?)
Do you have a table for four?
(4 ?)
May we wait for a table?
( ?)
About how long will we have to wait?
( ?)
.
Do you mind if I join you?
( ?)
.
Excuse me, waiter.
(, .)
Can I see the menu, please.?
( .)
Will you take my order, please?
( .)
May I order now?
( ?)
.
What would you recommend?
( ?)
What's good today?
( ?)
What do you have?
( ?)
It all looks good. Any suggestions?
( . ?)
What kind of dish is this?
( ?)
What is the speciality of this house?
( ?)
Do you have any special dishes today?
( ?)
What kind of drinks do you have?
( ?)
What kind of dessert to you have?
( ?)
.
Can I have this one, please?
( .)
I'll have the same.
Rare, please.
( .)
Medium-rare, please.
( .)
Medium, please.
( .)
Well-done, please.
( .)
.
Could I have a bottle of red wine, please?
( ?)
Three glasses of white wine, please.
( .)
Beer, please.
( .)
.
I'll have coffee(tea) after dinner.
( '' .)
.
Can I take out this dish?
( ?)
Could you put these dishes in a doggy bag?
( ?)
Can I order a takeout here?
( ?)
.
Would you bring me the check?
Check, please.
( .)
Isn't this bill wrong?
( ?)
Do you accept this charge card?
( ?)
Do you take traveler's check?
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Where do you have ties?
Where will I find ties?
( ?)
Where's the men's clothing department?
( ?)
Where's the book corner?
( ?)
Where can I get a bottle opener?
( ?)
I'm looking for the stationery section.
( .)
.
Do you have ties (wallets) ?
('' ?)
Do you carry Benetton bags?
( ?)
Do you have one like this?
( ?)
What sort of accessories do you have?
( ?)
.
I'd like to see some ties.
( .)
Please show me some wool sweaters.
May I see some wool sweaters?
( .)
Can you show me that one in the case?
( ?)
I like that one. Would you show it to me?
( . ?)
I'm just looking for around.
( .)
.
I'm looking for something in blue.
( .)
I'd prefer a black one.
( .)
Do you have this in black?
( ?)
Would you have it in yellow?
( ?)
May I see some dark-blue ones?
( ?)
, .
.
Do you have this jacket in a small size?
( ?)
I'd like something smaller.
( .)
Do you have something just a bit bigger?
( ?)
Do you have this in size 11?
( 11 ?)
I would like size 10.
(10 .)
.
I'm not sure of my size, can you measure me?
( ?)
.
This jacket doesn't fit me.
( .)
It seems to be a little too big.
( .)
It's too big.
( .)
It's too loose.
( .)
It's too small.
( .)
It's too tight.
( .)
.
Do you have anything of better quality?
( ?)
Will you show me a better one?
( ?)
I wonder if it will wear well.
( ?)
Is this bag strongly made?
( ?)
Which is more strongly made?
( ?)
Is it shrinkproof?
( ?)
Will it shrink?
( ?)
It seems quite good quality.
( .)
.
What's it made of?
( ?)
What material is this made of?
( ?)
May I see a leather jacket?
( ?)
What kind of leather is it?
( ?)
Do you have any 100-percent silk dresses?
(100% ?)
Do you have any wool ties?
( ?)
Is the fabric silk?
( ?)
Do you have gold accessories?
( ?)
.
I would like to try these shoes on.
( .)
Do you mind if I try it on?
( ?)
May I try this suit on?
( ?)
.
I'll think about it, thank you.
( . .)
I can't decide now.
( .)
This is not quiet what I wanted (or had in mind).
( .)
I'll look around some more.
I'll try some other place, thank you very much.
( .)
.
I would like to buy this one.
I'll take this one.
( .)
I like this one.
This is what I wanted.
( .)
This fits me quite well.
( .)
.
How much is it?
What do you want for it?
(?)
What's the price of this bag?
( ?)
What's the normal price?
( ?)
How much will it be with the case?
( ?)
Do batteries come with the radio?
( ?)
How much will it be with tax?
( ?)
Does the price include tax?
( ?)
Isn't there a mistake in the bill?
( ?)
Will you please check it?
( ?)
.
It's awfully expensive.
( .)
I can't spend that much.
( .)
Don't you have cheaper ones?
( ?)
May I see some less expensive ones?
Please show me some that are less expensive.
( .)
Can you make it a little cheaper?
( ?)
Is that your last price?
( ?)
Can't you come down just a bit more?
( ?)
Can you cut the price by 10 percent?
( 10% ?)
I'll buy it if it's 50.
(50 .)
I'll buy them all together if you discount.
( .)
.
Can you put it in a bag(box), please?
('' ?)
Please wrap them separately.
( .)
Can you wrap it as a gift?
Can you gift wrap it?
( ?)
.
Can I have this delivered?
Do you deliver?
( ?)
Can you deliver it to the hotel?
( ?)
Can you ship this to Korea?
( ?)
This is my address, please send it there.
( .)
.
Is there an extra charge?
( ?)
.
Can you keep this until this evening?
( ?)
.
I would like to exchange this for something else.
( .)
I would like to exchange this jacket I bought here yesterday.
( .)
.
Could I have a refund on this?
( ?)
I would like to return this, because it's broken.
( .)
Here's the receipt.
( .)
.
What time do you open?
( ?)
What time do you close?
( ?)
How late are you open?
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Could you tell me if there is a hospital (drugstore) nearby?
Is there a hospital (drugstore) near here?
( '' ?)
Where is the nearest drugstore?
( .)
.
I'd like to see a doctor?
( .)
Please take me to the hospital?
( .)
Please call a doctor.
( .)
Please call an ambulance.
( .)
.
I want some medicine for a cold.
( .)
Can I have aspirin, please?
( .)
.
I took some medicine, so I'll feel better soon.
( .)
This medicine works well.
( .)
.
I feel sick.
( .)
I feel like vomiting (or throwing up)
( .)
I have no appetite.
( .)
I feel as if it is a hard to breathe.
( .)
I have a headache.
( .)
I have a splitting headache.
( .)
My head feels heavy.
( .)
My shoulders are stiff.
( .)
.
I'm in bad shape.
( .)
I feel dizzy.
( .)
(.)
.
I have high blood pressure.
(.)
I have a hangover.
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, .
,
.(
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"Doctor emergency." . "Please
call a doctor." .
.
Internal Medicine
Surgery
Ophthalmology.
Dentistry
Pediatrics
Otorhinolaryngology
Obsterics and Gynecology
Dermatology
Necrology
a prescription
a cold medicine
a sleeping pill
a pain-killer
an eye-lotion
a medicine for the stomach and bowels
a disinfectant
a sticking plaster
a salve ; an ointment ; a vulnerary
?
How many of these am I suppose to take?
?
How open do I have to take the medicine?
?
Can I expect any side effects?
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.
Hello! This is Lee Mi-ran speaking.
(. .)
Hello! This is Mr. Kim of the BBC Company.
(. BBC .)
Hello! This is Mr. Park of the ABC Company of (or from) Seoul
speaking.
(. ABC .)
This is Jeong Sang-woo.
I'm Jeong Sang-woo.
My name is Jeong Sang-woo.
( .)
This is Mr. Choi from Seoul.
( .)
I'm Mr. Kim of the NBC Company in (or from) Seoul.
( NBC .)
.
My name is Kang. That's K for Korean, A for America, N for New York,
G for Girl.
( . K. A. N. G. .)
.
Is this 928-1505?
(928-1505 ?)
.
What number should I dial to get the operator?
( ?)
.
Could you call me, please?
Would you mind giving me a call?
Would you please give me a call?
( ?)
Would you mind calling back later?
Will you please give me a call?
( ?)
Please give me a call.
( .)
Would you ask her to call me, please?
( ?)
Please call me when you arrive in Kimpo.
( .)
.
May I use your telephone?
May I use the phone?
Can I use your phone?
( ?)
.
Where can I find a pay phone?
( ?)
Is there a pay phone near here?
( ?)
Excuse me. Is that a pay phone?
(. ^236^) @ff
@[ 2. .
.
Hello, this is Mr. Park. Can I talk to Mr. Brown?
Hello, Mr. Park speaking. May I speak to Mr. Brown?
(. ?)
Will (or Would, Could) you put me through to Mr. George Brown, the
.
Is this Mr. Brown?
( ?)
Hello. Mary?
(. ?)
.
Hi, Mr. Brown. How are you? This is Mr. Kim.
(, . ? .)
Hi, Mr. Brown. Seems I haven't seen you for a long time.
(, . .)
Hi, Mr. Brown. How are you? I'm Mr. Choi of the CBC Company.
(, . ? CBC
.)
I'm sorry to bother you at this hour.
( .)
.
May I have the Foreign Department?
Will (or Would, Could) you connect me with the Foreign Department?
( ?)
May I speak to someone in charge of marketing?
( .)
I'd like to speak to your accounting manager.
( .)
.
May I have Extension 123?
( 123 ?)
Extension 345, please.
( 345 .) @ff
@[ 3. .
.
This is Mr. Kim of the ABC Company. I'd like to make an appointment
to meet you at your convenience next week.
(ABC .)
I have some very important business to talk about.
( .)
I'd like to meet you to talk about the pending issue of buying another 500
laptop personal computers from your company.
( 5
.)
.
What's your schedule for next week?
What are your plans for next week?
( ?)
What day suits you best?
( ?)
.
If it's all right, I'd like to visit your office next Monday.
I'd like to call on you next Monday, if I may.
( .)
May I call on you next Monday?
( ?)
I'd like to drop in next Monday if it's convenient.
( .)
I'd like to meet you, possibly on Wednesday, April 8.
( 4 8 .)
I'd like to meet you next Tuesday, that's April 15th.
( 4 15 .)
Can I see you someday next week?
( ?)
.
The sooner, the better. How about next Monday?
( . ?)
I wonder if you would have time to meet me on Monday.
( ?)
Would Tuesday be all right?
( ?)
OK, please keep Tuesday open.
(, .)
.
What time will be convenient?
When can you make it?
( ?)
What time can I come?
When is it convenient to visit you?
( ?)
How about at 10 in the morning?
( 10 ?)
Will 3 o'clock be all right?
(3 ?)
Would 10:30 (ten thirty) be all right?
(10 30 ?)
.
All right. Will you please make an appointment for me at 10:30 (ten
thirty) in the morning?
(. 10 30 ?)
So, I will come and see you at your office at 10 in the morning that day.
(, 10 .)
How long could you give me?
( ?)
Thanks. I'll be there then.
(. .)
See you then. Bye.
( . .)
.
Where shall we meet?
( ?)
Shall I call on you?
( ?)
Can you come here?
( ?)
It's up to you.
( .)
Would the lobby of the Silla Hotel be convenient?
( ?)
How about at my office?
Why not at my office?
( ?)
Yes, that would be fine.
(, .)
I'll see you in the lobby of the Silla Hotel at 12:30.
( 12 30 .)
.
I'm calling you to ask if you could postpone my appointment with you,
which is scheduled for next Wednesday morning.
(
.)
.
Mr. Brown, I'm sorry but I have to cancel my appointment with you
scheduled for next Wednesday.
( ,
.)
.
A problem has come up, and I can't come to see you tomorrow.
( .)
I was asked to attend an extraordinary meeting, so I have to cancel the
appointment for this afternoon.
( , .)
Unfortunately I've caught a cold, so I can't come to see you this evening.
( .)
I have to undergo (or have) an operation for appendicitis early next week.
( .)
I'll call you back when I get well.
( .)
. ( )
I'm calling about your order.
( .)
I'm calling in connection with the specification of the ordered model.
( .)
I'd like to check on the order.
( .)
I'm calling you about the purchase of videotape recorders from your
company.
( .)
We've decided to purchase 500 more units of the VTR from you.
( 5 .)
I'm calling you about my scheduled visit to your office in New York
sometime early in June.
(6 .)
I'm scheduled to arrive in New York on May 10 and wish to have a talk
about the personal computer with you, Mr. White.
( , 5 10
.)
My mission is to have talks with you on related small matters and to
sign the contract.
(
.) @ff
@[
4.
Can I wait?
( ?)
All right, I'll wait.
(, .)
May I ask when he's coming back?
Do you know what time he will be in?
What time is he expected back?
When is he expected back?
When will he be (or come) back?
( ?)
When will he be available?
( ?)
What time would you like me to call you again?
( ?)
.
I'll call you back.
( .)
Let me call you back later.
( .)
I'll call again.
( .)
I'll call again later.
( .)
OK, I'll call you again in 30minutes. Thank you.
( 30 . .)
Let me call you back in two hours.
(2 .)
.
I would like to leave a message.
( .)
Will you take a message (for him)?
Would you like to leave a message for her?
( ?)
Could (or Can, May) I leave a message (for him)?
( ?)
.
Would you just tell him that I called, please?
( ?)
Will you tell him that Lee Mi-ran called?
( ?)
.
Please tell him that Mr. Kim called.
( .)
Just tell him I called. I'll call him again later.
( . .)
Please tell Mr. Brown. I'm Mr. Choi of ABC Company of Seoul. I arrived
last night and want to talk with him about some business he must know
about. I will call your office tomorrow about this time.
( . ABC .
.
.)
.
Would you ask him to call Mr. Kim when he comes back?
( ?)
Will you tell him to call me back?
( ?)
Please ask him to call me as soon as he gets back.
( .)
Could you have him call me as soon as he's free?)
( ?)
My number is 928-1505.
( 928-1505 .)
He knows my number.
( .)
Please ask him to call Mr. Park, 928-1505, as soon as he gets back.
( 928-1505
.) @ff
@[ 5. .
.
Hello.
Speaking.
(.)
Yes, Kim speaking.
This is Mr. Kim speaking.
( .)
That's me.
This is he (or she).
(.)
.
May I ask who's calling?
Who is this calling, please.
Who is speaking, please.
(?)
Lee Han-sang speaking. Who is this calling, please.
(, ?)
May I have your name, please?
( ?)
Can you spell that, please?
( ?)
.
May I help you?
What can I do for you?
( ?)
.
Who are you calling?
Who would you like to speak to?
( ?)
Who did you say you'd like to talk to?
( ?)
.
What section is he in?
Do you know what department he's in?
( ?)
What section (or department) are you calling?
( ?)
This is 928-1505. What number are you calling?
This is 928-1505. What number did you dial?
( 928-1505 . ?)
I'm sorry. I think you've got the wrong number.
I'm sorry. you have the wrong number.
(. .)
There's no such person here. You must have the wrong number.
( . .) @ff
@[ 6. .
.
I'll put you through to Mr. Choi.
( .)
Mr. Brown, Mr. Black is on the phone.
( , .)
Mr. Brown, you are wanted on the phone.
Mr. Brown, telephone.
( , .)
.
I'll connect you with the department concerned.
( .)
I'll put you through to the Export Section.
( .)
I'll pass you to the manager of General Affairs.
( .)
He's in the Export Section. Let me put you through to him. Just hold on,
please.
( . . .)
.
I'll switch this call to Extension 345.
( 345 .)
I'm sorry but I can't transfer this call to him. Could you call again and
dial 928-1505, please.
(, 928-1505
?) @ff
@[ 7.
He's talking on another line.
( .)
He's on another phone. Would you like to wait?
( , ?)
Sorry, Mr. Park is on the other phone. Please hold on a minute.
(, .
.)
Sorry, he's still on the line.
(. .)
Could you call him again later?
( ?)
Shall I have him call you back later?
( ?)
Shall I put you through to someone else?
( ?)
I'm sorry, but Mr. Jung is not at his desk right now.
(, .)
He should be somewhere in the office, but he's not at his desk at the
moment.
( , .)
I'm afraid he's not available now.
Sorry, he can't come to the phone right now.
(, .)
Sorry, he's tied up at the moment.
(, .)
I'm sorry. He's attending a meeting.
I'm sorry. He's in a meeting now.
I'm sorry. He's in conference.
(. .)
He's out now.
He's not in now (or at the moment)
He's not in the office.
He's not available right now.
He's not home now.
( .)
Sorry, Mr. Choi is out of the office now.
(, .)
I'm sorry, but Mr. Kim's gone for the day.
(, .)
Shall I have him call you when he comes in?
( ?)
I'll have him call you when he gets back.
( .)
I'm sorry, but he's on a business trip to Pusan now.
(, .)
He left for London on business the day before yesterday.
( .)
He has been transferred to the Pusan office.
( .)
He's now at the Pusan office.
( .)
He's not working today.
He's off today.
( .)
.
Would you like to leave a message?
Is there any message?
( ?)
Can I take a message (for him)?
( ?)
He should be back soon. Shall I give him a message?
( , ?)
Just a moment., please. Let me get something to write on.
( . .)
Thank you for calling. I'll be sure he gets your message.
( . .)
Certainly, I'll tell Mr. Lee the appointment with Mr. Brown on Monday
was canceled.
(
.)
Could I do something for you?
Could I be of some assistance?
( ?)
Can someone else help you?
Is there anyone else who can help?
( ?) @ff
@[ 8.
.
I'll check my schedule for this week.
( .)
I can make it sometime next week.
( .)
I can make it either Tuesday or Wednesday.
( .)
I can make it either Monday or Friday after 3.
( 3 .)
.
You're quite welcome.
( .)
Yes, of course. Drop in any time. I'll be in the office (home) all day
(afternoon).
(, . . '' ''
.)
Good news. I'll be looking forward to meeting you.
( . .)
You're quite welcome. And may I ask you about the purpose of your visit
to Korea?
(. ?)
Thanks for calling. Bye.
( . .)
.
I'm sorry but I'll be busy that day.
(, .)
.
When are you planning to come here?
( ?)
What time shall we meet?
( ?)
How soon can you come and talk with me?
( ?)
Could you come over here at about nine?
(9 ?)
I prefer the morning (afternoon).
('' .)
Any time that suits you is good with me.
( .)
At your convenience.
Any time is OK.
( .)
Good. See you tomorrow.
(, .)
See you at 4 on Monday.
( 4 .) @ff
@[ 9.
.
I'd like to get the International Telephone Call Service.
( .)
How do I get the operator?
( ?)
Operator, please.
( .)
Can I make an international phone call from this phone?
( ?)
I'd like to make (or place) a long distance call to Seattle.
( .)
Can I make a direct dial call to Korea from my room?
( ?)
Can I dial directly?
( ?)
I'd like to make a credit card call.
( .)
I want to place a credit card call to Korea. My credit card number is
012-0034567.
( .
012-0034567 .)
I want to make (or please) an overseas collect call to Korea.
( .)
Make it a collect call, please.
( .)
The telephone number is area code 02, and 928-6562 for Mr. Choi.
( 02, 928-6562 .)
This is Mr. Kim in room 605.
( 605 .)
( . 928-6562 .)
My name is Kim Sang-soo, and my number is 928-6562.
( 928-6562 .)
I want to place (or make) an overseas station call to Korea.
( .)
Make it a station-to-station call. please.
( .)
Station-to-station call to Pusan, Korea, please.
( .)
.
How much does it cost for three minutes to Los Angeles?
( 3 ?)
How much was the call?
( ?)
Are there special evening rates?
( ?)
Is it cheaper on Sunday?
( ?)
Let me know the charge later, please.
( .)
We have an overseas collect call from Korea.
( .)
Will you accept the charges?
( ?)
Hang up, please.
( .)
Hold the line, please.
( .)
Mr. Park is on the line, Go ahead, please.
( . .)
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1.
May I help you?
Can I help you?
What can I do for you?
( ?)
.
What are you looking for?
What kind are you looking for (sir/ma'am)?
( ?)
Would you like to have any particular brand?
( ?)
What size, please?
( ?)
What color would you like?
What color do you want?
( ?)
Are you looking for any special color?
( ?)
What pattern would you like?
( ?)
Do you prefer any particular pattern?
( ?)
What material are you looking for?
( ?)
.
There are pure silk.
( 100 .)
This is genuine leather.
( .)
This one is a Gucci.
( .)
This one is imported from Italy.
( .)
It's made of gold.
( .)
This comes in small, medium and large.
( , , .)
.
It will go with just about anything.
( .)
Perhaps you'd like this.
( .)
These are very nice.
( .)
Is this what you had in mind?
( ?)
That suits you very well.
That looks very well on you.
( .)
This one is more durable than that one.
( .)
That's the most popular brand.
( .)
Lacquer ware makes a good souvenir.
( .)
This is good for the price.
This is very reasonable.
It's a good buy.
( .)
These are on sale.
( .)
This is a laptop computer which has just come onto the market.
( .)
You don't seem to be very interested in this model, so let me introduce
another one.
( .)
.
Is this the one you want?
( ?)
Sure, Will there be anything else?
(. ?)
Would you like them gift wrapped?
( ?)
Shall I wrap them separately?
( ?)
All right. May I have your name, address, phone number, please?
(. , .)
.
That'll be 50^2^000 won, sir (or ma'am)
(5 , .)
That's 100^2^000 won altogether.
( 10 .)
These are sold in sets of three for 5^2^000 won.
( 3 5 .)
They're 1^2^200(twelve hundred) won a piece.
( 1^2^200 .)
This is 3^2^000 won a bottle.
( 3 .)
Will you pay in cash or by charge (or credit) card?
Will that be cash or card?
( , ?)
.
Out of 5^2^000 won. Just a moment, please.
( . .)
I'll be right with you.
( .)
.
I'm sorry for having kept you waiting so long.
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.
( .)
Here you are. Please check your change.
( . .)
Here's your receipt.
( .)
Thank you and please call (or come) again.
(. .)
We're out of stock just now.
We're out of those right now.
( .)
I'm sorry. We're sold out.
(. .)
I'm sorry. We don't carry (or stock) those.
( .)
We no longer carry (or stock) them.
( .) @ff
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2.
.
Excuse me, Mr. Black. Could you spare me a moment?
(. . ?)
Mr. Black., may I talk to you for a minute?
( , ?)
I have something I'd like to discuss with you.
( .)
There's something I'd like to talk to you about.
( .)
.
Miss Kim, are you busy now?
( , ?)
Could you lend me a hand?
(?)
Could you come to my office now?
( ?)
Do you type this report and duplicate it?
( ?)
Could you send this copy by facsimile?
( ?)
Could you go to the bank (post office) for me?
('' ?)
Would you do me a favor?
(?)
Can anybody help me?
( ?)
Mr. White, could you work overtime this evening?
( , ?)
Certainly, what would you like me to do?
(, .)
Is it urgent? How soon do you want me to finish it?
( ? ?)
By when do you need it?
( ?)
Sure, but how late will it be?
(. ?)
I'm sorry, but I'm busy at the moment.
(. .)
I'm busy right now. Can I do it later?
( . ?)
Sorry, but I have an appointment tonight.
(, .)
We're having a meeting at 10 tomorrow morning.
There will be a meeting at 10 tomorrow morning.
( 10 .)
I don't want you to be late for the meeting.
( .)
.
When is the meeting?
When will the meeting be held?
( ?)
What time is the meeting?
( ?)
.
I hope you can submit the application (report) within one week.
( '' .)
Fill out this application form, please.
( .)
There's a time limit in submitting the report.
There's deadline for submitting the report.
( .)
.
Excuse me, Mr. Black. Could you put you signature here?
(, . ?)
May I have your approval on this paper?
( ?)
Where can I get stationery I need for work?
( ?)
Where can I see files of business documents?
( ?)
You can get any office supplies at the department of General Affairs.
( .)
All the sales documents are filed in the cabinet there.
( .)
The contract of your employment is for one year.
You are employed on a one-year basis.
( 1 .)
You have to leave the company when your one-year contract expires on
March 31st.
(1 3 31 .)
You may be given a chance to renew the contract for another year if the
company needs you.
( 1 .)
Our payday is the 25th of every month.
( 25 .)
Your salary will be automatically paid into your bank account.
( .)
You can get your pay sheet at the accounting department.
( .)
Do you have your own account at any Korean bank?
( ?)
If not, will you please open an account at out designated bank?
(, ?)
We have a compulsory health insurance system for employees.
( .)
The health insurance premium is deducted in advance from the salary
each month.
( .)
The amount of paid holidays depends on the length of service.
( .)
In the case of newcomers, it's six days for the first one year.
( 6 .)
Mr. White, do you drink?
( , ?)
Won't you come with me for a drink this evening?
( ?)
Would you like to go for a drink with us this evening?
Let's have a drink this evening.
( .)
I can finish half a bottle of whiskey in a night.
( .)
Many of my friends say that I'm a big drinker.
( .)
I haven't drunk for one or two weeks.
(1--2 .)
I mean I'm not a drinker.
( .)
.
This is my treat.
This is on me.
( .)
Let me pay.
Let me take care of the bill.
( .)
Let's split the bill.
Let's go Dutch.
( .)
Let me pay for mine.
( .)
We're going to have a party this weekend at Plaza Hotel.
( .)
We're going to have a year-end party, what we call a Mangnyunhoi, next
Friday.
( .)
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.
Can (May) I have your attention, please.?
( ?)
I'd like to get things started.
( .)
Well, ladies and gentlemen, shall we turn to today's agenda?
( , .)
Now, let's get started out final study of the plan.
(, .)
Mr. Kim, Could you get things started?
( , ?)
.
You all have a copy of the agenda for today's meeting.
( .)
As you can see in the copy of today's agenda, we're planning to
reconstruct all our sales outlets.
( ,
.)
.
Mr. James Black, a special guest for today's meeting, will present his
view on the computer market in Europe.
(
.)
Over to you, Mr. Black.
( , .)
.
Let's get down to business.
( .)
The first item on the agenda is our poor sales results in the last three
months.
( 3 .)
.
Let's go on to the next subject.
( .)
Now, let's move on to the marketing strategy.
(, .)
The next item on the agenda is the marketing strategy.
( .)
Could I move on the subject of publicity?
( ?)
.
Would you please confine the discussion to the area of the marketing of
personal computer?
( ?)
Up to now we've been talking at cross purposes.
( .)
.
Could you discuss in greater detail our countermeasures to beat out rival,
the BBC Company?
( BBC
?)
.
Mr. Park, can you explain the reason why we need such extra
expenditure.
( , ?)
Mr. Park, could we have your opinion on the pros and cons of the plan?
( , .)
Mr. Park, can you give us a rough estimate of the expenditure necessary
to build a new plant abroad?
( ,
?)
What do you think of his explanation?
( ?)
.
Raise you hand if you have any questions, please.
( .)
.
Let's take a vote on it.
( .)
Final decision on the matter will be made by majority.
( .)
Those in favor, raise your hands, please.
( .)
Those against, raise your hands, please.
( .)
.
Let's discuss the rest at our next meeting.
( .)
We can leave the remaining details for the next meeting.
( .)
We can take up from here tomorrow.
( .)
.
The meeting is adjourned (or closed)
( .)
Shall we call it a day?
( ?)
Thank you everybody for your cooperation and contribution.
( .)
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.
Question.
Yes, I have a question.
( .)
I have a question about this part of Mr. Black's presentation.
( .)
I don't quite understand that part, Mr. Black.
( , .)
My question is how long will it take us to recover our investment.
( .)
My question is how do American consumers feel about the new product.
(
.)
.
May I ask you for further explanation on that part, Mr. Black?
( , ?)
Mr. Black, please show us the estimated cost of the project.
( , .)
Could you be more specific?
( ?)
What makes you say that?
Why do you say that?
( ?)
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.
I have a suggestion.
( .)
I have another idea.
( .)
I have a suggestion with regard to marketing in Europe.
( .)
.
We should more careful in opening an overseas office.
( .)
I think we need to discuss the matter further.
( .)
We must think about the situation there in more detail.
( .)
I suggest we make further study on the possible competition from rival
companies.
( .)
Before making a final decision, I'd suggest we carry out more market
research at ascertain the potential demand for the new products.
(
.)
.
I have another idea to replace your suggestion that we should abolish the
contract with the NBC Company.
(NBC
.)
As an alternative to his suggestion, I suggest we have further talks with
the local agent.
( .)
I would suggest instead a radical change in the sales outlets there.
( .)
I would suggest that the proposal to construct a new factory in the
United Kingdom be shelved for another year.
( 1 .)
How about replacing his suggestion with the idea of running the new
factory as a joint venture with a local company?
(
?)
.
My plan is to localize the new factory as much as possible so as to
curtail expenditure.
( .)
My suggestion is to operate the new factory entirely with local staff for
the top management.
( 100% .)
I believe my suggestion will help make our business more efficient and
competitive.
( .)
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.
I agree with your plan.
( .)
I'm all for that plan.
( .)
I support his opinion.
( .)
I second that.
( .)
I fully agree with what he said.
( .)
Basically, I agree with what you said.
( .)
That sounds like a fine idea.
( .)
We feel pretty much the same way.
That's pretty much the way we feel.
( .)
I agree with you on that point.
( .)
I think the idea is worth trying.
( .)
There's no denying that.
( .)
I agree with his opinion on one condition.
( .)
.
Objection.
(.)
I'm against that plan.
( .)
I'm against what you have said.
( .)
I cannot support your opinion.
( .)
No, I don't agree with your plan.
( .)
I can't go along with you there.
I don't quite agree with you there.
( .)
I cannot agree on that point, Mr. Black.
( , .)
Sorry, but I cannot agree with your plan to change our agent.
(, .)
.
I don't see things that way.
( .)
It's not that simple.
( .)
There's a lot more to it than that.
( .)
What Mr. Brown said now runs counter to our business policy.
( .)
I'd like to point out a possible weakness in your idea of moving the
semiconductor factory abroad.
(
.)
I think the proposed move of the semiconductor factory is too risky.
( .)
Our survey indicates that setting up a new sales office there would
hardly pay off.
(
.)
At the moment, we cannot afford to spend such a lot of money on setting
up a new office.
( .)
I know what Mr. Brown said. But our study shows that we will have a
chance to beat our rivals with our new marketing strategy.
(
.)
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.
"I see."(, )
"Sure."( .)
"Yes, I think so too."(. .)
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(2) .
(3) .
(4) . "ace in the hole"( )
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(6) .
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pony show" .
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a have a chalk talk." "strategy" .
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Good morning (afternoon), sir.
May I help you?
What can I do for you?
( .)
May I have (or ask) your name, please?
( ?)
Do you have an appointment with him?
( ?)
Will you wait a moment, please?
( ?)
Will you have a seat, please?
Please take a seat.
(.)
Thank you for waiting. He'll be coming soon.
( . .)
Yes, Mr. White. I've been informed of your visit.
(? .)
Yes, Mr. White. He's expecting you.
(? .)
I'll show you to his office.
( .)
This way, please.
Come this way, please.
( .)
I'm Mr. Kim from the NBC Company.
(NBC .)
I would like to see Mr. James Black from the export department.
( .)
Is Mr. Black in?
Is Mr. Black here?
( ?)
I have an appointment with him at 3.
(3 .)
I would like to visit the export department.
( .)
Where can I find the export department?
( ?)
I would like to introduce a new model of facsimile.
( .)
Can I see someone is charge?
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I'm Mr. Kim of the ABC Company and I'm here to meet Mr. James
Black of the CBC Company. Are you Mr. Black by any chance?
(CBC ABC .
?)
Glad to meet you, Mr. Black,. I've been expecting you. Welcome to our
company.
( , . . .)
Very sorry to have bothered you.
(.)
Goodbye. I hope you have a nice flight.
( . .)
I'll see you again in New York next month.
( .)
.
I have a car waiting outside to take you to our head office.
( .)
Do you have any other baggage?
( ?)
I am at your disposal.
( .)
Would you mind telling me what your schedule is from now on during
your stay in Korea?
( ?)
I wish to help you enjoy your stay here in every possible way.
( .)
Please let me know if there's anything I can do for you.
( .)
.
Our company was established in 1961.
( 1961 .)
We've been in business for over 30 years.
( 30 .)
We're mainly producing consumer electronics.
( .)
We have twelve plant throughout Korea.
( 12 .)
We also have six factories abroad.
( 6 .)
Net sales for the fourth quarter were five billion won.
( 4 50 .)
Last year the growth rate of sales marked six percent.
( 6% .)
In particular, overseas sales increased by about 10 percent.
( 10% .)
.
You're very welcome here.
( .)
Mr. White, this is our VTR production factory.
( , VTR .)
Here we're assembling all the key parts of the mechanical, electrical and
electronic systems of the videotape recorder.
( ,
.)
This plant can turn out 12^2^000 units a month.
( 1 2 .)
This factory ships 5^2^000 units of VTR (or VCR) per month.
( 5 VTR(VCR) .)
.
That is a part containing digital clock functions.
( .)
This forms a main control unit for programmed picture recording, in
conjunction with the memory switch system.
( .)
It's produced by a watch maker with whom we have business ties.
( .)
This line can produce 100pieces of the part an hour.
( 1 100 .)
:I've heard many industrial parts are made by subcontractors in Korea.
Is this correct?
(
?)
:That's right. Except for key components and parts, about 60% of the
@[ (1) .
.
How do you do?
( .)
I'm very glad to meet you.
( .)
It's nice to meet you, Mr. Kim. Please have a seat.
( , . .)
I'm pleased to meet you again.
( .)
How are you getting along these days?
( ?)
Thank you for coming to our company.
( .)
I got into (or arrived in) London by air last night.
( .)
How was your flight?
( ?)
So you must be tired after your long flight.
( .)
Thanks for your warm welcome.
It was nice of you to come and meet me.
( .)
.
It's nice to meet you, Mr. Black. I'm Kim Sang-soo of the ABC
Company.
( , . ABC .)
My name is Lee Dae-Hyung. I'm a sales manager of the NBC Company
of Seoul.
( NBC .)
I'm a salesman for NBC.
(NBC .)
I work in the engineering department at ABC.
(ABC .)
.
Let me give you my card.
Here's my business card.
( .)
Thank you. Here's mine.
(. .)
Could I have your name card, please?
( ?)
Sure. Here it is.
Sure. Here we are.
(. .)
.
I know you very well as an expert in semiconductors.
( .)
I know your company has a great reputation in the field of electronics.
( .)
I'm pleased to have a chance to talk with you.
( .)
I feel honored that I was given time to meet you and talk.
( .)
-----------@[ (2) .
.
I'm here with the purpose of selling you our video cameras.
My mission is to sell you our video cameras.
( .)
Well, then. we'd like to discuss the offer you made on the import of the
video cameras.
( .)
So, let's get started with our talks regarding our possible purchase of 500
video cameras form your company.
( 500 .)
.
I'm afraid my English isn't very good. Do you mind if I use an
interpreter?
( . ?)
If you don't mind, I'd like to use an interpreter.
( .)
.
Our major concern and interest is whether you are interested in buying
videotape recorders from our company along with the camera.
(
.)
As we told you before, we're willing to sell another large quantity of the
item.
(
.)
If possible, I'd like to include some promise by your company for an
additional purchase.
( .)
So, that's our position.
( .)
.
We've talked enough on this subject, so let's go on to the next subject.
( .)
Now, let's go (or move) on to the next subject.
(, .)
Leaving the issue of shipment to one side, Mr. Brown, would you mind
going on to the price issue?
( , ?)
Can we take a few minutes to talk about the price issue (or delivery
schedule)?
( () ?)
.
By the way, there's something I wanted to ask you about.
(, .)
Would you mind telling me a little about the operational conditions here?
( ?)
I'd like to know especially about any competitors here.
( .)
Could you provide me with information and data on the present and
potential demand for our products in your country.
(
.)
Before starting our talks, may I see any information and data concerning
your company's business record and standings in the last few years, if you
don't mind, please?
(,
?)
We want to have more detailed information on your products, such as
catalogues, price lists and specifications, etc.
( ,
.)
Could you give us any assistance in finding suitable American
businessmen who might be willing to join our new business?
(
?)
.
Good.
(.)
Certainly, yes.
(, .)
I'll do my best (or utmost)
I'll give it my best shot.
( .)
I'll do what I can.
( .)
I'll get right on it.
( .)
I certainly will refer your request to our management.
( .)
I know very well about the purpose of your visit to us.
( .)
I'll do my utmost in recommending some good business people for the
position.
( .)
.
All the up-to-date catalogues, documents and some data are prepared here
for your convenience.
( ,
.)
They may be available from our business department.
( .)
Sure. Glad to send you all possible information on our products.
( .)
The price list is not readily available.
( .)
Please take note that the specifications of the products are subject to
change without notice.
( .)
-----------@[ (3) .
.
Could you please explain further about the compact video camera?
( ?)
Before giving you the information, I'd like to know more details of your
plan, such as the production target, the number of workers and management
people, and so on.
(
.)
.
We want to know your idea about the price issue before we make a final
decision.
( .)
How much do we have to pay in the first year when the equipment
arrives and the operation starts?
( ?)
Are you asking a total of five million dollars in a ten-year installment
term with carrying charges of five percent per annum?
( 5 5% 10 ?)
.
Well, that's a good question, but to be honest we haven't decided as yet
on the matter.
(,
.)
We have already confirmed the point you mentioned now.
( .)
Yes, I've received an answer to the effect that our company will order
another 10^2^000 pieces of the item.
(, 10^2^000 .)
We've been engaged in exporting built-up computer units as well as
computer parts.
(
.)
So far as I know, they're dealing with computer parts, mainly for office
use.
( .)
This company has some 20 years' experience in the export of electronic
instruments.
( 20 .)
The company is well known for its good aftercare and maintenance.
( AS .)
For example, the company renders one-year free-of-charge repair service
on exported products.
( , 1 .)
Now, with regard to the conditions you just asked about, geographically,
that region is ideal for an IC plant.
( IC
.)
I don't think there will be much problem about competitors.
( .)
In principle, your new business is quite welcome here.
(, .)
With regard to production targets, we're planning to manufacture some
100^2^000 pieces of IC a month.
( IC 10 .)
The scheduled number of American workers to be hired is about 100.
( .)
The management will consist of three Korean directors and seven
American directors including the president.
( 3 7
.)
Of course, we can provide technical advisors needed for the operation of
the new plant.
( .)
.
I personally feel like operating it as a subsidiary company.
( .)
We've rather like to operate the plant as a joint venture up until the time
when it grows commercially sound.
( .)
As the present stage, we'd better discuss the possibility of a joint
venture.
( .)
I suggest leaving the technical matters to the engineers to discuss.
( .)
I see. Now I understand the outline of the scheduled plant.
( .)
I have to make a comment on the number of local workers to be hired at
your scheduled plant.
( .)
I'd like to advise you to increase the number of local workers from 100
to about 200.
( 100 200
.)
I'd like you to give some consideration to the national sentiment against
foreign capital.
(
.)
.
The estimated cost of building a new plant here is around 10 million
dollars.
( 1 .)
In addition, accompanying expenditure is required for technical knowhow
and for hiring engineers and technicians.
(
.)
This expenditure is estimated at about one million dollars.
( .)
Also, we should be ready to pay about two million dollars a year for the
salaries of the employees.
( 2 .)
We'll have to spend some 500^2^000 (five hundred thousand) dollars every
year for the maintenance of the facilities.
( 50 .)
It will cost 20 million dollars altogether.
( 2 .)
A main obstacle will be the cost of salaries for the local staff.
( .)
As you may know, the cost of living is considerably different in the two
countries.
(, .)
I mean, they draw considerably higher salary than Korean.
( , .)
Making a simple calculation, we will be able to recover the money within
two or three years.
( 2--3 .)
I believe that such a cost will be offset by the profits from the new
marker here.
( .)
Furthermore, we can expect some 20% increase in the sales here.
(, 2 .)
We have no doubt that the new plant will bring us considerable profits
within a few years.
(
.)
.
In principle I'm thinking about an evenly split payment of the total price
over ten years in dollars.
(, 10
.)
A problem in purchasing foreign products is the exchange rate of the
won.
( .)
The won has been falling since last year.
( .)
In consideration of the fluctuating exchange rate, we're trying to switch
the means of payment from local currencies to dollars as much as possible.
(
.)
Since purchase is based on the won, we have to pay more than before.
(
.)
We pay them by six year's installments.
(6 .)
.
Let's draw up the shipment schedule.
( .)
How about the period from February 1st to March 31st this year?
( 2 1 3 31 ?)
The manufacturer requests us to delay the shipment a few months.
( 2--3 .)
The problem is that the manufacturers have to make some changes in
their production line.
( .)
Let's talk about a possibility of extending the shipping deadline.
( .)
-----------@[ (4) .
.
Can you tell me what your conditions are?
( ?)
.
I have a few points to make.
( .)
Our conclusion is that we'll buy your products under certain conditions.
( .)
There are three conditions.
( .)
The first one is the modification of the design.
( .)
No price change is the second one.
( .)
And the last one is that we need the product shipped to us by the end of
December, 1996.
(, 1996 12 .)
.
But these conditions are still pending and subject to change.
( .)
I personally think your suggestion may be acceptable under these
conditions.
( ,
.)
I believe our management will give its full consent to your offer, provided
it includes your new suggestion.
( ,
.)
.
Basically we have reached an agreement, but there are a few pending
items to be solved.
( , .)
As a matter of fact, we'd like to discuss the price.
( .)
Our main concern is the price.
( .)
We want you to cut the price to $10 each.
( 10 .)
We can't go any higher than $ 1^2^000 a unit.
(1 1 .)
Your price is almost twice what we're paying.
( .)
That's a little higher than we can go.
( .)
That's way over our budget.
( .)
That's too expensive.
( .)
We shall accept your offer on condition that you reduce the price by 20
percent.
( 20% .)
A prerequisite to get the consent of our management is that the price
should be lower than that of other suppliers.
(
.)
I think your offer is acceptable to us, provided payment is based on the
won rather than on the dollar.
(
.)
.
Could you tell me your views on the price?
Would you mind telling me your opinion on the price?
What's your opinion of the price?
I would like to ask your opinion about the price?
( .)
Will you please tell me your opinion on how many pieces of the item are
enough to make it pay?
( ?)
May I ask your opinion on this?
Would you mind my asking your opinion?
( ?)
How would you feel about that?
( ?)
How about that?
( ?)
What do you think of this matter?
( ?)
.
Do you think that our proposal is acceptable to you?
( ?)
Does that mean that you have agreed to our proposal?
( ?)
Is it necessary for you to confirm the price issue with your head office?
( ?)
Have you made any decision on our proposal?
( ?)
I think you've already referred the matter to your management and
received an answer.
(
.)
You mean your company is held directly responsible for such damages?
( ?)
Does this mean that the issue is finally settled?
( ?)
.
I'm not in a position to make a decision as to whether your suggestion is
acceptable or not.
( .)
I don't have the power to make a final decision on the matter.
( .)
We have no power to handle the matter.
( .)
I've not been given the power to make a final decision on the price issue.
( .)
I'm afraid I can't make this decision.
(, .)
The matter at issue far exceeds my authorized power.
( .)
.
Let's carry it over to the next meeting.
( .)
We can over the remaining details next time.
( .)
.
Can you wait for a few days till I get an instruction from our manager
on this issue?
( 2--3
?)
Please give me a couple of days to ascertain the specifications of the
model.
( .)
I'd rather ask you to wait for about a week for a final decision.
( .)
.
Well, let us think it over.
(, .)
Please wait till I get instructions from our manager.
( .)
I'll discuss the matter with our Seoul office on the telephone tonight.
( .)
I'm sorry, I'll have to consult with others about this. I'll let you know
the conclusion as soon as I can.
(, .
.)
As for the price problem, I think we have to reconsider it.
( .)
.
I need a few more days to confirm the opinion of our management.
( 2--3 .)
I need some more time to think about the price.
( .)
I have to make a few checks with the manufacturer before finally
deciding on the shipping schedule.
( .)
.
All right.
(.)
It maybe all right.
( .)
Okay with us.
( .)
Yes, I agree.
I agree with you.
I agree with your suggestion.
(.)
I think we can accept certain conditions.
( .)
We can discuss the other conditions in our further talks.
( .)
I'll make every possible effort to meet the conditions.
( .)
I've already received an answer from our head office saying your
conditions are acceptable.
( .)
.
I cannot agree to it.
( .)
I'm afraid we can't.
(, .)
I don't think we'll be able to.
( .)
I'm afraid that's impossible.
( .)
No, I don't think it's possible.
( .)
I cannot agree with you on this.
( .)
.
Sorry, but we can't meet your expectations.
( .)
To my regret, we have to reject your proposal for new business.
(, .)
Sorry, but I have to decline your offer because we've already signed a
contract with the NBC Company on the purchase of the same item.
( NBC
.)
Unfortunately, we have regular suppliers.
(, .)
I'm very sorry to tell you that we've found a new supplier because you
turned down our proposal to cut the price.
(,
.)
Unfortunately, we've already contracted a different supplier.
(, .)
I hope we'll have another chance to talk it over in the near future.
( .)
.
Let's make an effort to find a point of compromise.
( .)
Are you ready to make a little compromise on the price issue to reach a
conclusion?
( ?)
I know our management will make a little compromise on the price issue.
( .)
.
If the quantity you want to buy is much larger than 5^2^000, the
expenditure needed for the change in the design will be worth our while.
( 5 .)
Otherwise, I'm afraid the manufacturer won't agree on any change.
( , .)
It means the manufacturer must spend a lot of money for such a change.
(
.)
I myself think it most recommendable under the circumstances.
( .)
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I'm very glad that our talks turned out to be successful.
( .)
So, we have agreed to carry out the business along the lines we have so
far discussed.
(, .)
Our talks have resulted in our starting a new business and our friendly
ties have been confirmed.
(
.)
Thanks for your visit and the fruitful talks we've had.
( , .)
Thanks for your cooperation and efforts.
( .)
.
Our next job is to draw up a contract.
( .)
Which do you think is better, through lawyers or by the experts of both
companies?
( ,
?)
I suggest a draft be mapped out first by our own people, and then we
have lawyers review it.
(
?)
Let's have a draft drawn up by our company first.
( .)
A copy of the draft will be sent to you for review by your people.
( .)
It won't take much time for us to prepare the draft.
( .)
.
Do you have any suggestion for possible changes to the draft in your
mind?
( ?)
We can't agree to this draft of the contract.
( .)
I understand paragraphs 2 and 3, but for rest I can hardly agree.
( 2 3 , .)
Then how about adding one paragraph to the draft?
( 1 ?)
How about making some changes in the wording of the paragraph?
(2 ?)
I'd like to put an article "A" into the second paragraph of
the draft, in
.
All right, we've come to a satisfactory conclusion in drafting the contract.
(. .)
So, we've agreed on the contents of the contract.
(, .)
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I come here to have talks with you in detail on the issue of the
non-arrival of the goods in our first order.
(
.)
I was asked by our management to appeal to you to speed up the
shipment.
( .)
We haven't received them up to now.
( .)
The item was supposed to arrive in Korea by the end of January.
( 1 .)
The shipment is more than one month behind schedule.
( 1 .)
Your shipment arrived one month behind the deadline despite our repeated
request for prompt shipment.
( 1
.)
I want to know what you intend to do to cope with the situation.
( .)
I want to know the reason why such a delay has happened.
( .)
Can you kindly tell me the true situation and the reason why you were
unable to ship the item in time?
( ?)
We're at a loss as to how to answer our customers.
( .)
Sorry, but I have to tell you that a number of television sets shipped by
you were found to be damaged through our inspection upon arrival.
( ,
.)
I regret to inform you that we found a number of auto parts you shipped
last month to be unserviceable.
(,
.)
Our customers have complained about this.
( .)
They're complaining about your failure in shipping.
( .)
Customers said that they're defective and qualitatively far below the
standard of the specifications.
(
.)
The quality has really gone down lately.
( .)
It's not necessary for us to make payment for the damaged goods under
the terms of the contract.
( .)
You're requested to make reimbursement to cover our damages.
( .)
Are you ready to reimburse us for our damages?
( ?)
Or will you ship us replacements for the defective parts without delay?
( ?)
Which do you think is better?
( .)
.
I admit that the damage to the goods was caused by our inadequate
packing process.
(
.)
At any rate, it is our fault that we failed to make the shipment as we
.
We're very sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you.
( .)
We deeply regret any trouble that this has caused you.
( .)
I have to apologize to you for our delay in shipment.
( .)
I promise you we'll never make similar mistakes again in the future.
( .)
.
Our personnel was negligent in conducting pre-shipment checks, thus
inviting the trouble.
(
.)
The main reason for our failure in the shipment was a delay in changes
in the production line at the manufacturer.
(
.)
Despite our repeated request for speeding up the changes, the
manufacturer was unable to comply with it.
(
.)
I'm sorry. But the problem has been taken care of. The next shipment
will be right on time.
(. . .)
We've got everything straightened out now.
( .)
I've ordered our shipping department to make an overall review on both
packing and shipping procedures.
( .)
.
This is your fault, not ours.
( .)
I think that is your problem.
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Hang up, please. .()
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Have a nice weekend. .
have business ties with^36,36^ ^36,36^
have ^36,36^year's experience in ... ^36,36^ .
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have been absent for ^36,36^days ^36,36^ .
He (She) is in a meeting now. () .
He (She) is my senior by^36,36^. () ^36,36^ .
He (She) is not at his desk at the moment. ()
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He (She) is off today. () .
He (She) is out now. () .
He (She) is talking on another line. ()
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Here is my business card. .
hold good for ^36,36^ years ^36,36^
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I cannot make any comment. .
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I cannot support your opinion. .
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I enjoyed meeting you. .
I feel honored that^36,36^. ^36,36^ .
J, L
Just surviving. .
leaving ^36,36^ to one side ^36,36^
Let me introduce myself. .
Let me pay. .
Let me treat you to dinner. .
Let's get down to business. .
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Let's go on to the next subject. .
Let's have a drink. .
Let's split the bill. .
Let's take a vote on it. .
Let's take about a possibility of ^36,36^. ^36,36^
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make a compromise
make an effort to ^36,36^ ^36,36^
make it pay
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May I ask who's calling? ?
May I ask your opinion on ^36,36^? ^36,36^
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May I call on you ^36,36^? ^36,36^ ?
May I have Extension ^36,36^? ^36,36^ ?
May I have your attention, please? ?
May I have your name, please? ?
May I help you? . ?
May I speak to ^36,36^? ^36,36^ .
N, O, P
Never mind. .
No, not at all. .
No problem. .
No, thanks. .
No, thanks you. .
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on condition that ^36,36^ ^36,36^
open an account
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Our main concern is ^36,36^. ^36,36^.
pay in cash (by charge card) () .
Please be my guest. .
Please come in? .
Please give me a call. .
Please give me a couple of days to ^36,36^? ^36,36^
.
Please take (or have) a seat. .
Please help yourself. , .
Please take note that ^36,36^. ^36,36^ .
R, S
reach a conclusion
reach an agreement
recover the money
reduce the price by ^36,36^percent ^36,36^
refer ^36,36^ to ... ^36,36^ ...
Same to you.
Say hello to ^36,36^. ^36,36^ .
See you again soon. .
See you then. .
T, U
take a lunch break
Take care on the way home. .
Thanks for your cooperation and efforts.
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Thank you for everything. .
Thank you for inviting us. .
Thank you for waiting. .
That date doesn't really suit me. .
That's all right. .
That's great! .
That's me. , .
That's too bad. .
That's too expensive. .
That's ^36,36^won (dollars) altogether. ^36,36^() .
That's your problem. .
That looks very well on you. .
That would be fine. .
The deadline for ^36,36^is ... ^36,36^ ....
The line is busy. ()
The meeting is adjourned. .
The problem is that ^36,36^. ^36,36^ .
There are two (three, etc.) conditions. () .
There are two (three, etc.) reason why ^36,36^. ^36,36^ ()
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The sooner, the better. .
The time of meeting is advanced from ^36,36^ to .... ^36,36^
... .
The total is ^36,36^dollars. ^36,36^.
This is delicious. .
This is good for the price. .
This is my favorite dish. .
This is my treat. .
This is ^36,36^speaking ^36,36^.
W, Y
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We deeply regret ^36,36^. ^36,36^ .
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We're at a loss. .
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We're mainly producing ^36,36^. ^36,36^.
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We're planing to ^36,36^. ^36,36^ .
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We work eight hours a day from nine to five. 9 5
8 .
We would like to discuss^36,36^. .
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What are you looking for? ?
What can I do for you? ?
What do you think of ^36,36^? ^36,36^ ?
What's bothering you? ?
What's the charge? ?
What's the price? ?
What's the won's exchange rate to the U.S. dollar?
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What's wrong? ?
What's your opinion of ^36,36^? ^36,36^ ?
0. Once you see all those animals, you should feel better.
1. I need to fix my car as soon as possible.
2. I hope it snows all day long tomorrow.
3. Can I get you anything?
4. How many apples did you eat today?
5. If it is possible, I'd like to have a diet coke.
6. Whose cellular phone is this, anyway?
7. Richard, what are you doing up there?
8. Who is that? To tell the truth, I don't like him that much.
9. One should keep one's promise, otherwise no one will trust him or her.
10. Speaking of the tennis match, this is John's last one of the season.
11. Do you know how to cook this?
12. I feel sick to my stomach.
13. Feel free to call me whenever you want to play tennis.
14. I have two sisters and both of them are sick. To make matters worse, they have to take their final exams
this week.
15. How come you are not wearing a yellow uniform today?
16. I have to make a decision by 10: 30.
17. How often do you play tennis?
18. Do you mind if I give you some advice on that? It is a very important tip on how to use the court.
19. You are much better than me.
20. I can't believe this is the last summer camp that I am attending with you guys.
21. There is some food on the table. Help yourself, but please don't feed the dog. We are trying to cut down
the food cost.
22. Is there a drugstore around here?
23. Don't tell me you can't go there.
24. You should call the doctor right away.
25. Would you bring more batteries for me?
26. May I ask you where I can find those batteries? I looked around everywhere but I couldn't find them.
Where did you put them?
27. What is going on down there?
28. I had a hard time controlling the boat.
29. Please, forgive me this time. I will make sure it won't happen again.
30. On a day like this, I will do anything for a cold drink.
31. What are you looking at?
32. I heard you are moving to New York. Is that right?
33. Is this the ring you are looking for?
34. How much did you pay for that?
35. How do you open this door?
36. I hate this. This kind of thing makes me really angry.
37. We are very sorry for all the trouble we've caused you. But, that's the way it is around here. Take it or
leave it.
38. Excuse me. How long will it take to fix it?
39. Oh my gosh. What a mess. What happened here?
40. John promised to visit Paul's office before he leaves for Egypt.
41. Let me know when she comes in.
42. Why don't you give her a call and remind her that I will stop by her around at nine.
43. I wonder if this pearl necklace will make her happy.
44. Are you surprised at the news?
45. Do you want me to verify that for you?
46. It was here on the table this morning, but it's gone now.
47. It's obvious he failled the exam twice before he became a broadcaster.
48. The reason why he failed the exam was he simply didn't study hard enough.
49. If he studies hard, he will pass the exam. That's for sure.