交际英语热门话题110

Unit 10

Thanks

Conversation 1

A : Ma , I really don't know how to thank you .

B : I'm glad I was able to help.

A : It's most kind of you .

B : Don't mention it . It was the least I could do.

A : If there's ever anything I can do for you , Don't hesitate to let me know .

B : Thank you .

A : I'm most grateful .

B : It was a pleasure.

Conversation 2

A : How do you do , Mr.Smith ? This is Lili . I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday . I enjoyed it very much .

B : You're welcome. I'd like you to join us for dinner again sometime .

A : Thank you , Mr.Smith. I'm returning to China today .

B : Today ?

A : Yes . I appreciate all help and in particular , all the time that you've spent on my account during my stay here .

B : Don't mention it . I am pleased to help you .

A : If there's anything that I can help you in the future, please let me know .

B : I'll do that . Thank you . Have a safe trip home.

Conversation 3

A : I got the job you recommended me for last week .

B : That's great ! Congratulations.

A : I really don't know how I can thank you enough .

B : Oh, it's my pleasure. After all , you are very qualified¹ for the position .

A : Thank you very much indeed. You helped me rebuild my self-confidence.

B : Don't mention it . You're always been good . What do you say we go out to celebrate?

A : That would be great .

Conversation 4

A : I'm very grateful for what you have done to my son , doctor.

B : That's all tight , Mr.Smith. That's my job. I'm very glad he recovered so soon .

A : I know he has brought great trouble to you . A million thanks .

B : No trouble at all .He's very cute and brave . By the way , do remember to keep him away from sea food for at least two weeks.

A : I will . It's most thoughtful² of you .

Conversation 5

A : Hello , Jill.

B : Tom , You're back , come in please .How are you?

A : Fine, only a little tired .

B : You'll recover after a good night's sleep.

A : Thank you very much for looking after my house in my absence.

B : That's all right . Would you have a cup of coffee?

A : Yes, Please . It's very kind of you.

B : Don't mention it .

A : The rooms are very tidy and the flowers grew very well. You are very helpful. I want to thank you for everything you've done for me .

B : It's my pleasure.

A : I bought you some books on literature, I don't know if you would like them.

B : Thank you . Thank you for the trouble you've taken.

A : Not at all .

Conversation 6

A : Have you received your TOFEL test results yet?

B : Yes , I did . I passed !

A : Congratulations ! I knew you could do it .

B : Well , I certainly couldn't have done it without your help. You are the best tutor³ I've ever had.

A : Thank you , but it was your hard work that did it .

B : You deserve⁴ credit⁵ , too . I've learned⁶ so much from You .
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1 qualified   

adj.合格的，有资格的，胜任的，有限制的

参考例句：

• He is qualified as a complete man of letters.他有资格当真正的文学家。
• We must note that we still lack qualified specialists.我们必须看到我们还缺乏有资质的专家。

2 thoughtful   

adj.思考的，沉思的，体贴的，关心的

参考例句：

• She is thoughtful for her friends.她很体贴她的朋友们。
• This is a thoughtful essay.这是一篇具有思想性的随笔。

3 tutor   

n.家庭教师，导师，助教，监护人；vt.当…的教师，教，指导，约束

参考例句：

• I think you should get her a tutor.我认为你应该替她请个家教。
• What do you think of your tutor?你觉得你的家庭教师怎么样？

4 deserve   

vt.应受，值得；vi. 应受报答，值得受赏

参考例句：

• You really deserve a good beating,you naughty boy.你这个调皮孩子真该打。
• I do not deserve all the praises bestowed upon me.我不配得到这些赞扬。

5 credit   

n.信用，荣誉，贷款，学分；v.归功于，赞颂，信任

参考例句：

• I credit him with a certain amount of sense.我认为他有一定的见识。
• He got the credit,and we did the dirty work.他得荣誉，我们做不讨好的工作。

6 learned   

adj.有学问的，博学的；learn的过去式和过去分词

参考例句：

• He went into a rage when he learned about it.他听到这事后勃然大怒。
• In this little village,he passed for a learned man.在这个小村子里，他被视为有学问的人。