Part II Useful Sentences in Speaking
1. It’s up to you.
由你決定。
Dialogue:
A: I’m looking forward to our son’s graduation this weekend.
B: Yes. So am I. But what will he do after graduation? He really needs to go
to college.
A: Well, dear, we can’t force him to go to college. It’s up to him.
B: I know that, but he has to learn to be independent. He can’t just keep
living at home.
2. I envy you.
我羨慕你。
Dialogue:
A: Did you say you’re going to take a vacation next week?
B: Yes. I’m going to San Francisco for a couple of weeks.
A: I envy you. I wish I could get away for a while.
B: Can’t you take a vacation this summer?
A: No. There’s too much work to do.
3. How can I get in touch with you?
How can I contact/reach you?
我怎么和你聯(lián)系？
Dialogue:
A: How can I get in touch with you?
B: You can reach me by calling 704-5525.
A: Are you at this number all the time?
B: No. You can reach me at 331-4460 after five.
4. Where can I wash my hands?
請(qǐng)問(wèn)衛(wèi)生間在哪？
Dialogue:
A: Can I help you?
B: Where can I wash my hands?
A: This way please.
B: Thank you so much.
5. Where are you heading?
你要去哪？
Dialogue:
A: Where are you heading?
B: I’m heading for my class.
A: Can I give you a lift?
B: Yes, thanks.