9/5-9/9 Weekly english (Night market food)

Night Market Food 夜市小吃

Stinky Tofu 臭豆腐

Pork blood pudding豬血糕

Oyster omelet 蚵阿煎

Grass jelly 仙草

Bubble tea 珍珠奶茶

Fish cake with sweet sauce 甜不辣

Steamed Pork dumpling 小龍包

Taiwanese style fried chicken 鹽酥雞

對話練習- 約朋友

Making Plans

A:	Let's go to a movie together.
B:	I'd love to. When shall we go?
A:	How about next Friday evening?
B:	Let me see..... Oh, I am sorry, I'm having dinner with a friend.
A:	How about the following Tuesday?
B:	That'd be great. What shall we see?
A:	Star Wars?
B:	No, that's boring. How about Austin Powers?
A:	Sounds good to me. When shall we meet?
B:	Seven? In the Kent Tavern?
A:	Great, see you there.

Making Excuses

A:	Would you like to come to a movie with me?
B:	When do you want to go?
A:	How about next Friday evening?
B:	I'm sorry, I can't. I'm having dinner with a friend.
A:	How about the following Tuesday?
B:	I go to evening class on Tuesdays.
A:	Oh, maybe some other time?
B:	Yeah, I'll give you a call.

對話練習- 借車

Borrowing

S:	Dad. Can I borrow the car tomorrow?
F:	Why do you want to borrow the car?
S:	I'm going to the beach with Tony.
F:	Last time you borrowed it you had an accident and dented the door.
S:	I promise I'll drive carefully this time.
F:	And the gas tank was almost empty.
S:	I'll fill it up before I get home.
F:	Well, OK then, provided you're home by 8. I'm going out tomorrow evening and I need the car.
S:	Great. Thanks dad, I'll be home by 7:30

對話練習- 購物

Buying Electrical Goods

A.	Good morning, can I help you?
C.	I hope so. I'm looking for a television.
A.	The Toshiba TV5 is on special offer this week.
C.	How much is it?
A.	Only $299.95.
C.	It's a little expensive. Do you have a cheaper one?
A.	Yes. This one's only $150.
C.	What make is it?
A.	It's a Panasonic.
C.	I like it, but it's still a little too expensive. Is there any chance of a discount?
A.	Hmmmmm, OK, we can do it for $140.
C.	Great, I'll take it. Do you accept credit cards?
A.	Yes we do.

對話練習- 警察錄口供

Talking about the Past

The police are interviewing a suspect

P:	Where were you last Tuesday evening?
S:	I was staying in a hotel in Brighton.
P:	Who were you with?
S:	I was with my girlfriend, Joan.
P:	What was the name of the hotel?
S:	The George and Dragon.
P:	What was your room number?
S:	It was 213.
P:	Did you speak to anyone?
S:	Yes. I spoke to the waitress and the barman.
P:	What was the barman's name?
S:	His name was Colin

對話練習- 租公寓

Finding an Apartment

A:	Hi, what can I do for you?
M:	I'm interested in the apartment in Marine Drive. What can you tell me about it?
A:	It's a conversion on the second floor of a beautiful, four-storey building. It has two bedrooms and a large living room overlooking the sea. The kitchen and bathroom have recently been re-fitted.
M:	Is it centrally heated?
A:	Yes, it's centrally heated throughout, and double-glazed too.
M:	Does it have a parking space?
A:	No, but there's plenty of unrestricted parking in Marine Drive and nearby.
M:	How much is it?
A:	It's $139,995, but I believe the owner would be willing to accept an offer.
M:	How long is the lease?
A:	There's no lease, it's a condominium.

對話練習- 出國

Booking a flight

A:	I'd like to book a flight to Tokyo please.
B:	Which airline would you like to use?
A:	Which is the cheapest?
B:	When do you want to travel?
A:	Next week, the 15th.
B:	Would you like a return ticket?
A:	Yes, I'm coming back on the 30th.
B:	Let me see....... ABC costs $299.00, but you have to transfer at Hong Kong. XYZ is the cheapest direct flight at $349.00, both tourist class of course.
A:	How long does the ABC flight take?
B:	Total time is 15 hours, XYZ takes 11 hours.
A:	I may as well go with XYZ then.
B:	How many seats would you like?
A:	Just the one, and could I have a vegetarian meal?
B:	Certainly, there's no extra charge.

At the check-in desk

C:	Good morning, may I have your ticket please?
D:	Certainly. Can I take this as carry-on baggage?
C:	Yes, that'll be fine.
D:	And can I have an aisle seat in the smoking section?
C:	I'm afraid this is a non-smoking flight, sir. But you can have an aisle seat. Here's your boarding pass. Have a nice flight.
D:	Thank you.

At passport control

E:	May I see your passport please?
F:	Here you are.
E:	What is the purpose of your visit?
F:	I'm on business.
E:	How long will you be staying?
F:	Fifteen days.
E:	Thank you very much. Enjoy your stay.

At customs

G:	Do you have anything to declare, sir?
H:	Just some wine and cigarettes.
G:	How much wine do you have?
H:	Four bottles.
G:	That's fine, and how many cigarettes?
H:	I have 20 packs.
G:	I'm afraid you're only allowed 280 cigarettes. You'll have to pay duty on the rest.
H:	Oh! How much is it?
G:	It's $12.95.
H:	Here you are.