Well, no. It just seemed like another bill we’d have to pay.
哦，没有。这好像是我们必须支付的另外一项开支。
A:
You have children now. What if something, God forbid, happens to you?
你现在也有小孩了。如果万一有什么不测，当然但愿不会如此，那该怎么办？
B:
That’s true. Well, how much do you think I should get?
那倒是。哦，我可以得多少？
A:
A $100,000 policy shouldn’t be too expensive. Here, call my agent. He’ll give you a good deal.
10万元保单不算贵。给你这个，打个电话给我的代理人，他会给你一个合理的价钱。
乘公共汽车
A:
Is this the bus that goes by the mall?
这班公共汽车经过商业街吗？
B:
No, it isn't. But you can transfer from this bus to bus number 24.
不，不经过。但是你可以搭这班车转乘24路。
A:
Good. How much is the fare?
好。车费多少？
B:
It's seventy-five cents for adults and thirty cents for children under twelve.
大人75美分，12岁以下的小孩30分。
A:
Will it cost for the transfer?
转车要钱吗？
B:
Yes. When you get on the transfer bus, just show the bus driver this ticket stub.You will only have to pay another ten cents and a nickle for your child.
You can take a seat now. When you're ready to get off, remember to press the button near your seat.
现在你找个座位坐下吧。 当你要下车时，记得按你座位旁的按钮。
A:
OK.thanks.
好的，谢谢。
电话推销
A:
May I speak to the head of the household?
我可以请户主听电话吗？
B:
May I ask who's calling?
请问你是谁？
A:
This is Susan with Jiaotong University student.I am calling on behalf of the Private Teacher Company. May I have your name, sir?
我是交通大学的在校生苏珊，我代表家教公司给您打电话。请问您贵姓？
B:
My name is Li.
我姓李。
A:
Excuse me, Mr. Li. Do you have children, Mr. Li?
打搅了，李先生。您有孩子吗？
B:
Yes.
有。
A:
Great. I believe you must care for his educations.
太好了。我相信你肯定很关心他的教育吧。
B:
Yes.
是的。
A:
You probably heard about it. We have private teachers in our holiday.We will help your children in learning lessons in their free time. We are running a special offer on this holiday. You might want to know more about it.