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英语常用情景口语用语(1)
赵宝斌 编辑整理
 Greetings Introduction Finding the Way Post Office Shopping Bank Restaurant
1. Greetings
1) Greeting somebody
Glad to meet you here.
Good to see you again.
Haven't seen you for some time.
How nice to see you again
How every nice to meet you.
I'm so glad you could some.
It was good to see you again.
Nice having you.
Pleased to meet you again.
This is a pleasant surprise!
What a pleasant surprise!
(I=informal)
Ah, Bob, Just the person I wanted to see.
Bumping into (碰到)you like that was a bit of luck.
Fancy seeing you here.
Haven't run into you for ages.
Haven't seen you for ages.
Hello, there, Charles!
Hello there, what a coincidence!(巧合)
Small world, isn't it?
It's been a long time.
Just the man I was looking for.
Long time no see!
Still as busy as ever I see.
The very person I was after.
What brings you here today?
(F=formal)
How are you?
I'm glad to have had the opportunity (机会)to meet you here.
2) Asking after somebody
Are you better?
Are you feeling better now?
Are you well?
How are things going with you?
How are you doing?
How are you keeping?
How is everything at home?
How was your weekend?
What are you doing there days?
(I)
Anything new?
How are things with you?
How are you making out?
How goes it?
How goes it with you?
How goes the
Anything new?
How are things with you?
How goes it?
How goes it with you?
How goes the world with you?
How is it coming?
How's everything?
How's everything at home?
How's life?
How's life treating you?
How's life with you?
How are things?
In good shapes, are you?
What are you up to these days?
What's happening?
What's new?
What's new with you?
What's the good news?
What's the good word?
What's the latest?
What's the news?
(F)
I hope all goes well with you?
I trust you're keeping well?
3) Stating how you are
All right thank you.
Much better, thank you.
Pretty good, thank you.
Quite well, thank you.
Very well, thank you.
Well, not too good yet. Better than I was though.
(I)
Bearing up, bearing up.(马马虎虎）
Could be better, but not bad.
Fair to middling(还算好）, thanks.
Getting along splendidly.
I'm full of the joys of spring.
I'm just great.
I'm on top of the world(幸福极了）, thanks.
Mustn't grumble.(过得去）
No complaints.
No, nothing much.
Not too bad, thanks.
Oh, the usual rounds(老样子）.
Pretty fair, thanks.
Really fine.
Same as ever.
So-so, thanks.
Still alive---just not at all well.
Surviving, (勉强凑合）thanks
（F)
I'm extremely well, thank you.
I'm in excellent health, thank you.
I'm very well indeed, thank you.
2. Introduction
1) introducing somebody
By the way, do you know each other,
Do you know Mr. Bob?
Have you met Nathan Malcolm?
Mr. Lynda, I want you to meet Mr. Naomi Service, the director of Camber Research Institute.
Oh, Hob, I'd like you to meet Sheila Rhoda, famous film star in Hollywood.
This is Nicholas Nimitz, manager of D.C.Company.
(I)
Meet my brother Walker.
Look, here's John! John--Tom, Tom--Hohn.
Oh, here's David. David, meet John.
Oh look, Wendy's here. Wendy, come and meet Whitman.
(F)
Allow me to introduce Mrs. Jenny Sampson, Chairman of World Wild Life.
I'd like to introduce our director Mr. Sidney Carson. It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you Mr. Stanley.
Let me introduce President of the Sino -American Friendship Association, Mr. John Grant.
May I introduce Mr. Edgar Thompson, Chairman of the Carnegie Foundation?
May I present Mr. Stanley Young, Assistant Manager of General Electric?
2) introducing yourself
Excuse me, I don't believe we've met. I'm Edgar Snow.
Excuse me, My name's Sidney Carson.
How do you do? I don't think we've met before. My name's Steven White.
How do you do? I'm John West.
How do you do? My name's Charles Ford.
Hello? John Henry here.
Hello? Victor Eliot speaking.
Hello? This is Jackson Irving speaking.
(I)
Hello, I'm Sidney Carson.
Hello! Isaac Livingston.
Hello! This is Dexter Emerson.
Hi! I'm Morris Keats.
(F)
Allow me to introduce myself: Jenny Heywood, an engineer from Camber.
First let me introduce myself: David Emory, director of the English Department.
May I introduce myself: Donald Ervin.
3) Responding to an introduction.
Happy to know you.
How do you do?
I have often heard about you.
I have often wanted to meet you.
I know you very well by reputation.
I'm glad to meet you. I'm pleased to meet you.
I've heard so much about you.
Mr. Truman has often talked about you. No, I don't actually. How do you do?
No, I don't think I do, Pleased to meet you.
No, I don't think I have. Well pleased to meet you.
No, I don't think so. How do you do?
Yes, I think I do.
Yes, I think I have.
Yes, I think we do, don't we?
Yes, I think we do, don't we?
Yes, I think we have, haven't we?
(I)
Glad to meet you.
(F)
I'm very glad to have the opportunity to meet you.
I'm very pleased to make your acquaintance.(认识）
It's pleasure to meet you.
It's privilege (荣幸）to know you. Mr. Thompson.
3. Finding the Way
1)Asking the Way
Am I on the right road to Piccadilly Circus?
Can I go by bus?
Can I go From Waterloo to Southampton?
Can you direct me to Shanghai Museum?
Can you tell me where I can get a bite to eat?(浓弄点吃的)
Can you tell me where the Third Avenue is?
Could you please tell me the way to St. Paul's Cathedral?
Excuse me. Could you tell me where the nearest men's room is?
Excuse me. Do I go straight on for the Mayflower Hotel?
Excuse me. How can I get to the nearest chemist's, please?
Excuse me. I wonder if you could help me. I'm looking for the Museum.
Excuse me. Is the car park straight on?
Excuse me. Is there a cinema near here?
Excuse me. Is this the fight way to the City Hall?
Excuse me, please , but I'm trying to find a post office.
Excuse me. Where's the nearest garage, please?
How do you get to Victoria Square?
How far is this address from here , please?
I'm looking for the Queen Theatre. Do you know?
How far is this address from here, please?
Is Hill Road first right?(第一条马路右转弯)
Is it far to walk?
Is this right for the railway station?
Is this the road to Southampton?
Is the station far from here?
Should I take a bus?
Sorry to trouble you, but could you please tell me how to get to the White Hall?
What street is this?
Where does this street lead to?
Where's the car park, please?
Which direction is the nearest post office?
Which way is the station, please?
Will it take me long to get there?
Would you please tell me how to get to this address?
Would you mind telling me if this is the fight way to the Parliament?
2) Directing the way
Bear right (右拐)around the skyscraper.
Carry straight on.
Cut across the Trafalgar Square and then turn left.
East Street is the first turning on the left.
Follow this path back for about a mile.
Follow this road until you come to an ad. post.(广告牌)
Do down the first turning on the left until you come to a tall building.
Go down this passage and you'll come to a hair dress's(理发店) on your left.
Go straight along this street to the traffic lights.
Go straight on, then take the first tuning on the left.
Go this way about ten minutes. When you see a motor car advertisement, turn left.
Head straight up the street about two blocks, then turn left.
I think it's opposite the post office.
I'll walk you to the bank. It's on my route(顺路).
I'm afraid you're going in the opposite direction.
I'm going there myself. Let me lead you the way.
I'm sorry, I'm new around here too.
I'm waling that way. I'll to along with you as far as the bus stop.
It'll take you about ten minutes to get there.
It's a short drive.
It's about half a mile away.
It's about three stop lights from here.
It's about five minutes' walk.
It's far from here.
It's just across the street.
It's just round the corner.
It's near the National Bank.
It's no distance at all.
It's on the left-hand side of the street.
It's only several blocks away.
It's right near here.
It's the other way to the right.
It's too far to walk. You'd better take a taxi.
It's way down the street.(这条街很远的地方)
It's within walking distance.
Just cross the street and go around the corner on the left.
Just follow this street two blocks.
Keep going before you come to a department store.
Keep going straight and turn at the next light.
Keep straight along this street for two blocks.
Make a fight at the second turning.
Oh, you can walk it within ten minutes.
Stay on this road until you get to Glenn Road.
Take a left.
Take bus No.55 and get off at the Peace Hotel stop.
Take the first turning on the right and then ask again.
The bus stop is a little further on.
The first turning is West Street.
The second turning on the left is South Street.
There's a cinema in East Street.
There's one straight on.
Turn left and left again.
Turn left there, and a short way along the left, you'll see it.
Turn right and walk up along the street to 388.
Turn right at the second crossing.
Turn round and take the second on the left.
Walk two blocks down the street and go past the City Hall.
Walk until you get to the first stoplight.
Yes, about three blocks from here on the right, you'll find one.
You can walk it within five minutes.
You can't miss it.
You could go by bus, but it's hardly worth it.
4. Post Office
1) Asking about postage(邮资)
Are postcard cheaper to send than a letter?
Can you tell me how much it costs to send a letter air mail from here to New York?
What's the air mail rate (资费)to Europe?
What's the cost for 200 dollars remittance (汇款)to Boston?
What's the insurance fee?
What's the maximum weight allowed?
What's the postage for an air-letter to Paris?
What's the postage on this parcel to Australia, please?
What's the rate for telegrams to England?
What's the size and weight limit for mailing a package?
What's the surcharge (额外邮资) on this express parcel?
Will you weigh this letter for me?
2) Telling about postage
I think I'll look it up Anything else?
If you send your cable full rate to Paris, it's 20 cents per word, minimum charge one dollar.
If you cable is urgent, the rate will be doubled.
I'll have a look, Do you need anything else?
I'll have to check. Anything else I can do for you?
I'll just make sure. Do you need anything else?
I'll have to weigh it first.
It's a little overweight. You'll have to pay extra.
That comes to (总计)35 cents, please.
The charge will be $1.2 per word, minimum 10 words.
The rate for printed matter is cheaper. But it doesn't go as quickly as ordinary mail.
They're 32 cents a piece.
They are 10 cents each.
This letter is ten grams overweight.
We demand a surcharge of four cents per gram for the overweight.
Yes, air mail from China to us is forty cents per ounce.
You need an 50-cent stomps.
You should buy a 80-cent stamp.
You'll have to pay 32 cents extra for the overweight.
3) Asking about time and ways to mail something
Approximately how long does it take for a letter to go air mail from here to Beijing?
Can I catch the last mail today?
Can I send these records as printed matter(印刷品)?
Can it go as printed matter?
Do you think I should have it registered?
How long does it take by regular mail?
It's much better to use airmail, isn't it?
Shall I insure it?
Shall I stick the stamps on the upper right corner of the letter?
What do I have to do to send a money order(汇票)?
What time does the postman pick up the mail in the morning?
When does the first post go out?
When will the post he dispatched?(发出)
Would you please tell me how to post a letter abroad?
4) Telling about time and ways to mail something
An airmail letter from here to Beijing should not take more than two days.
Be sure to put down the address of the receiver clearly.
I should say it'll take at least four days.
I'm afraid the last post has been dispatched.
It may take about a week at the most.
It takes about two weeks to go surface mail from here to London.
It usually takes about 4 days by airmail.
It's much better if you stick the stamps on the package.
It's quicker to use airmail.
Please endorse(签字) it first.
Please fill in the order form.
Please seal(贴) the envelope and stick an 80-cents stamps on it.
Please sign this order.
Please write your telegram in block letters(印刷体).
The first delivery is at 8 a.m.
The postal be dispatched at 6:30 in the evening.
The postman collect the mail 4 times daily.
There're four deliveries every day.
We need your signature on this note.
I think you still have time to catch the last post.
The first mail hasn't gone out yet.
5) Mailing something
A post card and three 80-cent stamps, please.
Can I buy some stamps here?
Can I have this money order cashed(兑现), please?
Could you register (寄挂号)this letter for me?
Do you have any aerogramme?(航空邮简)
Give me a telegraph blank( 空白电报), please.
Give me four eighties, please.
I believe there's a parcel for me.
I got a parcel arrival notice yesterday. Can I get it here?
I want to have it sent by an urgent/express telegram.(加急/急)
I want to mail this parcel to American.
I want to send these magazines by book post/parcel post.
I'd like a postal order(汇票), please.
I'd like to have it registered. (挂号)
I'd like to have some commemorative stamps.
I'd like to pick up my package. This is the notice.
I'd like to insure this package for 50 dollars.
I'd like to send this letter registered.
May I have a form? I want to send a telegram.
May I send this letter by registered post?
Please send this parcel off special delivery.
Please send this telegram as "urgent".
Please send this trunk C.O.D.(货到付款)
Would you please weigh this letter for me?
6) Asking the client(顾客) where and how to mail something
As "urgent"?
By surface mail?
Cash on delivery?
Do you want it insured?
Do you wish to insure it?
Do you wish to send it as an ordinary or registered letter?
Do you wish to send it by air mail?
How would you like to send it?
Is it to Paris?
What kind of stamps do you need?
Where would you like to send it?
5. Shopping
1) Attending a customer(招呼)
Anything I can do for you?
Are you being attended to?
Are you being seen to?
Are you being served?
Are you looking for some chocolates?
Can I be of any assistance to you?
Can I help you in any way?
Could I be of service to you?
Do you want to buy something here?
Can/May I help you?
Have you been taken care of?
Is anybody looking after you?
What can I do for you?
What can I show you?
2) Telling the shop assistant what you'd like to buy
Bring me a larger size, please.
Can I see a few sun glasses, please?
Can you show me a brooch(胸针)?
Could I have a look at one of those gold rings?
Could you give me two ballpoint pens?
Do you have anything ready-made (现成)that will fit me?
Do you sell coffee boilers?
Have you got anything in the way purple(紫) dress size 36?
I could also do with some aspirin.
I need one without stripes(条纹), please.
I suppose I'd like something China made.
I want a pair of trousers without turn-ups(翻边).
I want something in light color.
I want something to soothe (治)sore throat.
I want to see some neck ties.
I wish to order a set of furniture
I wonder if you have any good bicycles?
I'd like to something plain and quiet.(朴素文静)
I'd like to buy a ready-make suit.
I'm after a pair of glasses with gold rims.(金边)
I'm trying to find a Turkish carpet.
Let me look at the vases.(花瓶)
Please prepare the medicine for me according to this prescription.(处方)
Please show me the blue one my size.
I may as well order a few more things while I'm at it.(买东西)
3) Asking what the customer wants to buy
Any particular color?
Is there anything else I may show you?
Is there anything else you might need?
Is there anything else you'd like to buy?
What can I show you?
What kind of alarm clocks did you have in your mind?
What kind would you like?
What kind would you like to see?
What material do you have in mind, sir?
What material do you prefer?
What size do you want?
What size do you take?
What size bottle of White Cat detergent(洗涤剂) do you want?
What style of coat would you like to have?
What type of washing machines are you interested in?
Will there be anything else?
Would you like some dress shoes, or just causal ones?
4) Asking the shop assistant for information, advice, etc
Are you likely to be getting any more in?(进货)
Are you likely to be having any cheaper ones in?
Can you give me some suggestion?
Can you recommend some to me?
Could you advice me what kink of shoes fit me best?
Could you give me some idea?
Do you have any cheaper ones?
Do you have one for around 1000 yuan?
Do you have the same design in red?
Do you think it's a bit too dark?
Do you think you could get me one?
Don't you think the design is a bit too complicated?(复杂)
Have you got a bigger size?
Have you got anything a bit longer?
How long would I have to wait for it?
How many tablets(药片) am I supposed to take each time?
How many yards must I buy to make a coat?
How much do you think I'd need?
Is it too loud for me?
Is this meat just in?
What have you got in the way of woolen pull-overs?(套衫)
What kind is the most durable? (耐用)
What kind of curtains would you suggest for a sitting room?
Will you be having any more in?
You have quite range(品种), haven't you?
5) Recommending something to the customer
Are these all right?
Do you like this design?
Here're some samples.
Here's a pair in your size. They're very good for the price.
How about this one?
How do you like this pattern?
How's this one?
I could recommend something for you.
I think Maotai would be the best thing.
If it doesn't work, then some Listerine might do the trick.(奏效)
Is this suit all right?
It wears well and keeps its shape.
It's an ideal remedy(药物)for cough.
It's made of pure wool, very soft.
It's of good quality.
It's the latest fashion, very popular.
It's very durable.
Our range of socks is the most comprehensive(全) available.
The quality is excellent.
There's a collection of short stories by Harry that has just come out.
These bread are fresh out of the oven(炉).
This camera will sure give you every satisfaction.
This evening dress was fashioned from silk.
This kind of pull-over is well-stocked. (有货)
This necklace is of 18 carat.(克拉)
This length of cloth will make you a suit.
This pair of shoes in hand-made.
This yellow dress is your size.
This is a capital (一流) watch at a reasonable(合理) price of 300 dollars.
This is a washing machine of well-know make(名牌).
This is a well-tailored (合身)blouse.
Try this one, please.
We happen to have one in stock.
We have a great variety of them in stock.
We have a large assortment(品种) of them.
We have a very wide selection of watches.
We have china bottles of various made.(各种各样)
We have every kind of canned (罐头)goods.
We have many patterns and shades(色彩) for you to choose from.
We have quite an array(一批) of leather shoes.
We have quite good dictionary on hand.
We have some nice pomelos(柚子) just in from Yunnan.
We have some proprietary specifics. (专卖特效药)
We have some real good buys.(真正好货)
We have the very thing for you.
We have some that you might find useful.
We're the biggest dealer in cigarettes.
Will this do?
6) Telling the customer something is not available.
All out now, please come earlier tomorrow.
Four to five weeks, probably, though I can't guarantee any particular date.
I can do the size, but not the color.
I don't think we have any vase made of bamboo.(竹子)
I am afraid we are out of them today.
I'm afraid we don't have any of the kind on hand.
I'm sorry, toasters(烤面包器) are out of stock(脱销).
I'm sorry we don't have this in stock. But you might be lucky at our Jinling Branch.
I'm sorry we don't stock such items.
I'm sorry we're sold out of (售完)coffee.
I'm sorry we've run short of loose-leaf (活页)notebooks.
Look in again Tuesday week.(下周二)
Sorry, but we don't have that in your size.
Sorry, but we're sold right out.
Sorry, we're out them today.
The best I can offer is a 36.
We don't have it, but we have something just as good.
We expect to have a supply this Friday.
We haven't got that in stock at the moment, but we could order it for you.
We may get a supply tomorrow.
We're expecting some new stock tomorrow.
We've no double cassette(双卡) recorders on sale today.
7) Choosing items
Could I have a look at it?
Could I try it on?
Have you any bigger sizes?
Have you anything a size bigger?
Have you anything that doesn't cost so much.
He's about my size.
How about showing me some samples?(样品)
How about the color?
I don't think the cushion(垫子) matches the sofa.
I look awful in this blue cap.
Is this the only design you have?
It suits me.
It's a bit showy.
It's a bit too loud.(艳)
It's a bit too small on me.
It's too small all over.
May I try it on?
May I try out(试一下) this ball-point pen, please.
Pick me out a good piece, please.
Pick out large ones, please.
Show me some others.
This color suits my complexion.(皮肤)
The shoes are a bit too tight for my feet.
This is a good fit.
This one's slightly longer.
That looks a bit too plain.
This one suits me best.
This pair of shoes wears a little too tight.
This seems to be a bit too narrow.
Yellow becomes me.(同我相称)
8) Asking about prices
Are these apples on sale?
How do you sell the water melons?
How much do I owe you?
How much do you charge for the bunch of flowers?
How much do you ask for it?
How much do you say it is?
How much do you sell it?
How much do you want for it?
How much does it come to?
How much does it cost?
How much does the bill come to?
How much is it altogether?
How much is that worth?
How much is the large size?
How much is the necklace you have on display over there?
How much, please?
How much shall I pay for it?
How much will that be altogether?
How much will the lot(一摊) be.
How much would a suit made of this material cost?
Is this the sale price?
Let's see what it'll all cost.
What do the oranges start at?
What does it come to?
What does it cost?
What does it sell for?
What's worth?
What's the price of the apples?
What's the regular price?
What's your charge for this brooch?(胸针)
9) Telling about prices
It comes to 65 yuan, sir.
It costs 5 dollars.
It sells at 5 pounds a bottle.
It sells for 3 marks per kilogram.
It's priced at 100 dollars.
It's 60 cents a piece.
It's sold by the yard.
It's 20 yuan without the case.
Our usual price for repairing is 5 yuan.
Say 40 dollars. Would that suit you?
That'll be 30 pounds.
The least expensive one is 2 dollars 50 cents.
The price depends on the quality.
The price is marked on the tag(标签上), sir.
The price of these hairpins(发卡) are about the same.
They're 5 dollars each.
They're 6 marks per jin.
They're 200 dollars for a set of six.
10) Bargaining(讨价还价) on the buying side
Can you come down at bit?
Can you sell it for 3 pounds?
Cheap! I should say it is.
I can give you no more than $20. Can you sell it for that?
I don't think I could afford to spend so much money for this jewel.
I suppose they must be very expensive.
I'm sure you can do better than that.
My! That's a fortune!(一大笔钱)
Sheer robbery(太贵了)
That's shocking!
That seems a high price for the brooch.
That sounds reasonable.
That's a bit more than I wanted to pay.
That's kind of steep.(有点过高)
That's rather more than I was thinking of giving.
That's too dear.
That's very steep for a necklace.
The price has gone up a little.
The price is not reasonable.
This is nice, but I suppose it is quite expensive.
Well then, how about splitting the difference?
You have to strike a balance, if you wish to get somewhere.(如果你想做成生意, 你就的使双方不吃亏)
11) Bargaining on the selling side
How much would you like it to be?
If you bought it new, it would cost more than double.
I'll bring the price down to 50 marks a piece, if you're going to make a big purchase.
I'll make it up(补偿) to you next time.
I'll meet you half way.
It's a real bargain.
It's a square deal.(公平交易)
It's standard price.
My business dealing are above board.(光明正大)
One hundred dollars, you can't be wrong on that.
Our prices are not dearer than those in other places.
That's almost cost price.
That's a fire sale.(便宜货)
That's the best we can do.(不能再让了)
The prices have already been reduced greatly.
The price is moderate enough.(够便宜的了)
The price is reasonable because the quality is super.
We are practically giving this away.(白送了)
We don't give discounts. We sell on credit.(赊帐)
You get a chance like this only once in a blue moon.
Would you mind giving me the sixpence in coppers.（铜币）
6. Bank
1) Asking about savings
Can I draw on my account for payment of things I buy in China?
Could you tell me my balance?
Do you charge for cheques?
Do you pay interest on this account.
Please tell me my balance.
What's the annual interest rate?
What's the interest rate for the savings account?
What's the difference between a savings account and checking account?(支票)
What's the procedure for opening a savings account?
Will 100 dollars be enough for a minimum deposit?(最小存额)
Would you tell me how to operate this account?
2) Telling about savings
I think you need a checking account.
Interest is paid at the rate of 0.8% per annum (年利率)at present.
It allows you to earn a little interest on your money.
It helps defray (抵付) the cost of the account itself.
It's payable within two months.(两个月内有效)
Ten dollars is the minimum original deposit.(最低起存)
The account carries interest of 4.5 %.
The interest is added to your account every year.
The interest rate for the savings account is 4.5%.
We honored the check as the overdraft(承兑支票透支额) was only five dollars.
You can open a savings account at any time with an initial(开始) deposit of ten dollars.
You may deposit your money with the bank, or leave it there for temporary safe-keeping.
You may open a current deposit account with the bank. You should reimburse(补偿） the thank for the amount paid.
Your deposit is exhausted.(支完）
Your L/C is used up.( 信用证用完）
3) Asking about money exchange
Could you tell me the current rate for sterling,(英国货币） please?
How much do the checks cost?
How much will it be in German currency?
How much should I get for 100 German marks?
I'd like to know the rate for US dollars.
What rate are you giving?
What would you give me for my French francs?
What's the exchange rate today?
What's the dollar going for today?
What's selling rate for Japanese yen in notes(现金） today?
Would you please tell me the current rate for RMB?
4) Telling about money exchange
A quarter percent interest charges will be deducted from the proceeds after conversion. (兑换后所得金额中扣除15%利息）
It's 333 German marks at today's selling rate.
It's 208 yuan for 100 dollars.
Our buying rate for notes is 345 yen for 100 dollars.
The buying rate of US dollar notes is 280 yuan per hundred dollars.
These marks are worth 24 dollars.
5) Asking the client how he'd like to deposit, draw or change money.
a deposit or current account.(定期还是活期）
Do you lie to open a current account?
How did you like it?(多少面值的现金）
How do you want it?
How do you wish to draw your money?
How much cash do you plan to deposit in your account?
How much do you want to borrow?
How much do you want to change?
How much do you want to deposit with us?
How much do you wish to pay into your account?
How much money do you plan to keep in your account on a regular basis?(定期放多少钱）
How much money do you want placed to your credit?(存如你的名下）
How much of the remittance do you want to convert into US dollars?
How shall I give it to you? (怎样付）
How would you like to deposit your money?
In what denominations?(要什么面值的）
What kind of currency do you want?
What kind of currency do you want to change?
What note do you want?
What's it you wish to change?
Will five tens(五张十元） be all right?
6) Stating how you'd like to deposit, draw or change money
A current account, please.
Give me some small notes, please.
Give me 200 dollars worth of French francs.
I need 200 dollars in 5-dollar cheques.
I think I need a checking account so that I can pay my bill.
I want to deposit 150 dollars in my account.
I'd like a deposit account.
In hundreds, please.(百元面值）
Please give me sixty dollars in tens and twenty dollars in fives.
Please let me have two fifty-dollar notes.
Would you give me ten-yuan notes and the rest in small change, please?
7) Asking to deposit, draw or cash money
Can I cash a cheque here?
Can I open a deposit account here?
Can I rent a sage deposit box?
Could you cash this traveler's cheque, please?
Could you find out whether there 's a remittance for me from Guanzhou?
I want to cash this money order, please.
I want to deposit these cheques in my account.
I want to open a savings account, sir.
I want to withdraw a hundred yuan form my deposit account, please.
I'd like a full refund(全额退款） or new checks for my checks lost.
I'd like to close my account with you.
I'd like to draw 200 dollars against（从信用证上） this letter of credit.
I'd like to know my balance, please.
I'd like to open a current account with you.
I'd like to pay one hundred dollars into my deposit account.
I'm expecting some money from New York. Is it in yet?
May I draw money against the L/C here?
My fixed deposit certificate fell due yesterday.(定期存折到期了）
8) Asking to change money
Can you change me some money, please.
Can you give me 150 yen in Swiss francs?
Could you change some money for me, please.
Could you change this money back into US dollars for me?
Do you think you could change these dollars for me, please?
I want to be able to pay for things by cheques.
I want to convert the full amount of the remittance into HK dollars.（把汇款全部换成港币）
I'd like some coins for this note, please.
I'd like to break this 100-dollar note.
I'd like to buy a bank draft.(汇票）
Would you please change this money for me?
9) Dealing with saving or money exchange
A minute, please, we'll settle the account.
Could I see some of you I.D.?(身份证）
Do you have your passport with you?
Here's the cheque book.
Here's your passbook.(存折）
I take it you can supply reference?(我想你可以提供担保人吗）
If you want to cash the check, please sing again on the bottom line.
I'll get the travelers cheques for you right away.
Please endorse(签名） the cheque.
Please fill in the receipt in duplicate.(一式两份）
Please fill out the application form.
Please fill out these forms, and sign your name.
Please sign it under signature.
Please sign on the top line.
Please sign the receipt in duplicate.
Please sign your name at the places marked with an x.
Please write your account number on the back of the check.
Sorry, your remittance hasn't reached us yet.
We'll notify (通知）you as soon as your remittance comes.
7. Restaurant
1) Finding a table for dinner
A table for four, please.
Can I have the table by the window?
Can we take that one over there?
Excuse me miss, could we have a table over there by the window?
Have you got a table for two?
I don't care for this table.
I made a reservation.(预订） My name is Betty Lamb.
I prefer to sit alone, but I suppose this will do.
Is it possible to have dinner now?
Is the table free, waiter?
Is there a place vacant?(有空位子吗）
It doesn't seem to matter much. We'll take it.
Let's catch the waiter's eye.
No, it's too close to the door.
Thank you, we'll take it.
This one's good. Let's take it.
We want to be near the dance floor.
Well, it doesn't matter, we'll take it.
Where's the table, please? The name is Frack London.
We've got a reservation for dinner this evening. I'm John Smith.
2) Seating the diner.
Could you follow me, please?
Here's your table. Is it all right?
If you come this way, I'll show you to your table.
I'm afraid there're no other places free at the moment.
I'm sorry, sir, the one by the window has been booked by telephone.
I'm sorry these two tables are already reserved.(预订）
Please wait in the lounge(休息室）, We'll give you a call.
There is a table for four over there. Would you like it?
We can seat you in five minute or so.
We have a window table reserved for you.
Well, this table is free.
What about that one?
Where would you like to sit?
Will this table be all right?
Would you like to come with me, please?
Would you like to sit here?
Would you like to sit over there near the door?
Would you like to take the one in the corner?
Would you rather sit near the dance floor?
You can sit in the bar if you like and we'll call you when we have a table.
You could sit where you'd like.
Your table's ready. sir.
3) Asking if the diner is ready to order
Are you ready to order, sir?
Can I take your order now?
Have you chosen something?
Have you decided on something, sir?
Have you decided what you'd like?
May I take your order?
Would you like to order now, sir?
4) Asking what the diner would like to have
And any vegetables?
And what to follow?
Anything else?
Anything to drink?
Do you want any soup?
do you want anything to start with?
How abut the dessert?（甜食）
What dishes would you like?
What kind of dressing (调料）would you like on your salad?
What kind of dressing would you like on your salad?
What kind of fish do you prefer?
What soup would you prefer?
What would you like?
What would you like to begin with?
What would you like with that?(什么同它一起吃）
Will there be anything else?
Will you dine a la carte(点菜） or take table d'hote （公司菜）
Will you have anything to drink?
Would you care for a drink before you order, sir?
Would you like something to drink?
5) Finding out what the restaurant has today
Could we see the menu, please?
Do you have all types of seafood here?
Have you a menu, please?
Let me look at the menu.
Let's have a look at the menu first.
Please show me the menu.
Show me the menu, please.
What do you have today for breakfast?
What do you recommend we order?
What else have you get on the menu?
What have you got?
What kink of seafood do you have?
What shall we order?
What would you recommend for soup course?
What's good today?
What's special for tonight?
What's the soup of the day?
What's the specialty of the house?
What's today's special?
What's your specialty?
Which soup do you recommend?
6) Recommending what the restaurant has today
I think our fish cutlet(鱼排） will be to your taste.
I would suggest crispy fried duck.(香酥鸭）
Please try this chocolate. There three different flavors available.
Today's special is roast pork chops.(烤牛排）
We have very nice assorted vegetables.(什锦菜） Would you like to order some?
Selected from A Dictionary of Spoken English Expressions by Cheng Xinyuan
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