LESSON 1 SCHOOLS AND EDUCATIONWhat college should I attend in the fall?秋季我该去哪一所大学? I’m majoring in history.我学的是历史专业。
Can you tell me where is the dormitory?你能告诉我宿舍在哪吗？I’m taking extra classes this semester.这个学期我选修了一些额外的课程。
Are you having problems with chemistry?你在化学方面有困难吗？The prices of textbooks have gone up.课本的价格上涨了。
Our class has a meeting after lunch.午餐后我们班要开一个会议。
The new professor is very strict.新来的教授很严厉。
Do you want to study together for the exam?你们想一起备考吗？So now that we’ve graduated from high school, what are you going to do?现在我们已经高中毕业了，你有什么打算？My father says that choosing the right college is the most important decision a young person can make.我父亲说，选择一所合适的大学是一个年轻人要作出的最重要的决定。
How long have you attended this school?你在这所学校多久了？I didn’t receive a room assignment for the dormitory, so I need to find out what room I will be living in.我没有收到宿舍房间安排的通知，所以我要去搞清楚我将住哪个房间。
Have you decided on the classes you want to take this semester?你有没有决定这个学期你要学哪些课程？Lesson 2 JOBS AND CAREERSI need to start looking for a job.我得开始找工作了。
What do you think of your new boss?你认为你的新老板如何？My boss works too hard.我的老板工作太努力了。
Does your job pay well?你的工作薪水高吗？We need to improve training in this company.我们需要改善公司的培训。
The interview was very tough this afternoon.今天下午的面试很难。
I spent all day on the phone talking to customers.我一天都在给客户打电话。
I’m so busy that I had lunch at my desk.我非常忙，午饭都是在办公桌上吃的。
I like my job because I get to travel a lot.我喜欢我的工作，因为我能够有机会经常旅行出差。
My brother flies for an airline.我哥哥在一家航空公司当飞行员。
What kind of job do you want to get?你想要什么样的工作？I had a very good interview for a job with an advertisement company.我在一家广告公司面试很成功。
I would have to get a Master’s degree in order to find ajob in that field.要想在那个领域找工作，我必须要有硕士文凭。
Will the boss mind if I have some personal items on my desk?如果我在我的办公桌上放一些个人物品，老板会介意吗？Also, what is the company policy on taking leave for a vacation?还有，在休假方面，公司的政策是怎样的？Lesson 3 HOBBIES AND PASTIMES I like to read books in my spare time.我在空闲时间喜欢读书。
Collecting stamps is a relaxing pastime.集邮是一种令人轻松的业余嗜好。
My uncle likes to go fishing.我叔叔喜欢钓鱼。
He has soccer practice every afternoon.他每天下午都有足球训练。
I enjoy hiking in the mountains.我喜欢到山上远足。
Have you ever gone skiing?你滑过雪吗？What do you like to do for fun?你有什么嗜好？Everyone needs to relax after work.每个人都需要在工作后放松放松。
Let’s go play basketball at the gym.我们去体育馆打篮球吧。
I like to collect antiques.我喜欢收集古玩。
My favorite hobby is bungee jumping.我最大的嗜好就是蹦极跳。
What do you like to do in your free time?你在空闲时间喜欢干些什么？I really like adventure stories.我真的很喜欢探险故事。
I especially like the ones where people travel to far off places and they meet very different cultures.我尤其喜欢那些内容是讲人们到很偏远的地方去，遭遇到不同文化的故事。
I was wondering if you could tell me where you find baseball cards to collect.我想知道你是否能告诉我，你在哪找到垒球卡片来收集的？I hope my son enjoys this hobby as much as you seem to.我希望我的儿子象你一样喜欢这个业余爱好。
Lesson 4 SHOPPINGShe went out to buy a new dress.她出去买新衣服了。
He had to go return a gift to the store.他必须去把一件礼物归还给商店。
I need to buy a new umbrella.我需要买一把新雨伞。
They have sold out of the brand that I like.他们已经卖完了我喜欢的那个牌子。
Do you have any shoes in my size?你们这里有合适我的尺码的鞋子吗？There are the best electronics stores in the city.本城有最好的电子产品商店。
I hate shopping on Saturday mornings.我讨厌在星期六的上午去购物。
Where can I find dog food in this store?这家店的狗食放在哪？How much does this cost?这个多少钱？Are these items on sale?这些东西打折吗？Do you think this dress is too expensive?你认为这件衣服太贵了吗？It’s pretty formal and I don’t have many opportunities to dress up.它很正式，我并不是有很多机会穿得很正式。
Do you think this sweater will look good on me?你认为我穿这件毛衣会好看吗？What length skirt are you looking to buy?你要买多长的裙子？I’ll try to see if there are any in my price range.我会看看有没有东西在我的价格承受范围之内。
LESSON 5 JOB HUNTINGI’ve got a job interview today.我今天参加了一个工作面试。
Are you hiring right now?你们现在招人吗？Are you taking applications?你们现在招聘吗？I’ve applied to six companies so far.我现在向六家公司递交了应聘申请。
He’s looking for a job with better pay.他在找一份薪水更高的工作。
Do you have any experience in this field?在这个领域你有工作经验吗？Where did you last work?你最后在哪工作？What was your last job?你最后一份工作是什么？Do you work well with other people?你能和别人和谐共事吗？I really need this job.我真的很需要这份工作。
I graduated at the top of my class from Harvard Law School.我从哈佛法学院毕业，在班上名列前矛。
I concentrated in business law.我专攻商法。
Your business has a very good reputation for rewarding its employees that work hard and well.贵公司对工作努力、业绩卓越的雇员总是给予嘉奖，因此有很好的声誉。
I am very responsible and will work long hours to make sure that my work is done on time and correctly.我有责任心，为了按时、正确地完成工作愿意加班。