Civil servants are one of the groups that have most acutely felt the effects of the anti-corruption measures. As they were used to receiving unofficial benefits to supplement their income, and now most of that is cut off. A recent survey shows more t...
Compliments and Congratulations Dialogue 1 (Sue and Graham are engaged to be married and are going to buy and engagement ring.) -Er~could we see some rings.please? -Certainly,sir.Wedding or engagement? -Engagement. -Might I congratulate you on your...
Asking for and Giving Help Dialogue 1 -Could you give me a hand moving the bookshelf please? -Well,I'd better no if you don't mind.I'm sorry,but it looks heavy to me.I've got a bad back. -Oh,have you?I don't know that. -Yes.I'm not allowed to carry...
Asking for Advice and Offering Suggestions Dialogue 1 -James,I've been thinking about that company's job. -Oh?What will you do? -Give me some advice.I think I'd like to take it,if they would increase the pay. -But I don't know what you should do. -I...
Appreciation and Apologies Dialgoue 1 -I really don't know how to thank you.You give a great help for us this time. -I'm glad I was able to help. -It's most kind of you. -Don't mention it.It was the least I could do. -If there's ever anyghing I can...
Asking for and Giving Directions Dialogue 1 -Excuse me,can you tell me where the Xinjie Department Store is? -Go down this street,turn right at the third crossing and then you'll find it. -Will it take me long to get there? -NO,It's not far at all....
Talking about the Weather Dialogue 1 -What's the weather like today in our city? -It's sunny.It's really a pleasant day.But we need work overtime today in company. -Oh,It's an awful day.However it's good to see the sun again. -Yes,it's not like what...
Talking about Time and Dates Dialogue 1 -What time is it now? -It's three thirty. -Oh,it's time to meet the client.Does your watch keep good time? -Yes.It seldom gains or loses.Haven't you got your watch with you? -No.It's always slow.So I never wea...
Greetings and Parting Dialogue 1 -Good heavens~Lao Wu!I haven't seen you for ages. -No,I've been away for the past two months.Good to see you again.Xiao Liu.How are you keeping? -Very well,thanks.And you're certainly looking tanned and healthy.Have...
Introduction of other People Dialogue 1 -There you are at last,David.We thought you were never coming. -Sorry,I got held up at work. -Anyway,I'd like to introduce my fiancee,Marion. -Hello,Marion.Fiancee,eh?Well,this is a surprise.Congratulations! -...
