有人说过家里是最舒服的地方，但是家里的每一样东西，比如抽湿机、电吹风、茶几等再熟悉不过的东西的英语你又会不会说呢？当需要向你的外国朋友介绍自己的家居摆设时，如果不太了解的话，可是会出大糗哦！怎么办呢？吗哪英语为你精心编排的“居家英语”就可以帮助你。这套资料主要是以家庭生活为主线，从介绍家具、家用电器的英语表达方式开始，到找房子、家居装潢等。内容涵盖了居家生活的方方面面，相信一定可以帮到你。
Part 1 居家词汇
A
add 增加
additional 附加的
aerator 水龙头上的滤网
air conditioner 空调
aluminum window 铝门窗
amount due 到期应缴的金额
amount 总数，总额
apartment 公寓
application form 申请表
apply 申请
appointment 约会
apron 围裙
area 区域
arm chair 单人扶手椅(沙发)
available 可得的
B
back and forth 前后来回
background 背景
balcony 阳台
bamboo steamer 竹制蒸笼
bath gel 沐浴液
bath robe 浴袍
bath rug 浴室用的踏垫(有时特别指放在马桶前的u型踏垫)
bath sponge 洗澡海绵
bath towel 浴巾
bathroom tub 浴池
bathtub 浴缸
bean bag chair 懒骨头椅
beauty saloon 美容院
bed ruffle 床裙(套在床的四周)
bedspread 床盖，床罩
big plastic bag 大的塑胶袋
billing address 寄账单地址
billing 账务
blanket 毯子
board 木板，广告牌
boiler 煮锅
book a room 订房
bookshelf 书架
bowl 碗
box 箱子
box braised 炖锅(炖肉用的浅锅)
box knife with retractable blade 美工刀(可将刀片伸出缩回的那种)
broker 中介商
broker’s fee 中介费
broker’s commission 中介费
browser 浏览器
bubble wrap 有气泡的包装纸
budget 预算
bulb 电灯泡
burner 煤气灶(嘴)，通常只有炒菜部分
burst pipe 漏水(似喷射状)的水管
bus boy 旅馆门口专门负责替客人拿行李者
busy 占线
C
cable television 有线电视
call waiting service 呼叫等待服务
caller ID 来电显示
campus 校园
can opener 开罐器
cancel 取消
capital 大写字母的
car service 叫车服务
carpenter 木匠
carpentry 木匠业：木器
carry 搬运：运送
carton 纸箱
casserole 砂锅；磁制或玻璃制的有盖煮锅：烤盘
caulk 填隙(通常指浴池和墙壁连接的部分，或是墙壁磁砖问的缝隙)
CD player 激光唱机
ceiling 天花板
chandelier 吊灯
channel 频道，台
check out 查找
check-out time 退房时间
checkbook 支票簿
china carton 装瓷器用的纸箱
chopstick 筷子
classified ad 分类广告
click 点击
clipboard 书写板
clogged 堵塞的
coffee pot 咖啡壶
coffee table／center table 茶几
colander 滤器，滤锅
color TV 彩色电视
comforter 被子
compare prices 比价
condominium(condo) 房东拥有自由租售权的公寓
connection 连线
contact 联系
container 容器
contemporary 现代式的
continental breakfast 欧式早餐
contract 合约
converter box 选台器
cook top 炒菜炉
co-operative(co-op) 共同公寓(房东若要租售须经管理公司同意才可)
cord 电话线(连接电话机与线盒者)
cordless phone 无绳电话
corner table 角桌
crabgrass 杂草
credit check 信用度调查
credit company 信用调查公司
credit rating 信用额度
cupboard (碗)橱柜
curtain 窗帘
cutting board 切菜板
D
damaged 损坏的
deadline (付款的)期限，截止日寸间
deciduous plants 落叶性植物
deck 甲板：平台
deducted 扣除的
dehumidifier 除湿机
delivery address 送货地点
delivery 送货
deposit 订金
detach 分开，分离，卸下
dial 拨(电话)
digital camcorder 数码摄像机
digital camera 数码照相机
Digital TV Service 数码频道服务
dining table 餐桌
disassemble furniture 将家具解体
discount 打折，折扣
discount rate 折扣价
dish 碗盘
dishwasher 洗碗机
distort 扭曲的
doorbell 门铃
doorknob 门把
doorman 大门管理员
dormitory／dorm 宿舍
double room 双人房
double-hung window 可上下开的窗户
download 下载
drag 拖曳
drain 排水管
dryer 干燥机
duvet cover 棉被套
DVD player 数码多功能光碟放映机
E
electric trimmer 电动修剪器(剪矮树叶用)
electrician 电器修理工
electricity bill 电费
electronic toothbrush 电动牙刷
elevator 电梯
entrance 入口
estimate 估价
European style 欧式风格
evergreen tree 常绿树
exchange rate 汇率
exit 出口
expiration (合约)期满
expired 过期的
extra 额外
F
facility 设备
fan 电风扇
faucet 水龙头
feather／down pillow 羽绒／鹅绒枕头
fee 费用
fence 栏杆，围墙，篱芭
fertilizer 肥料
first month’s rent 第一个月的房租
fitted sheet 床包，四角有松紧带的床单
flannel sheet 法兰绒材质的床单
flat sheet 床单
floor lamp 落地灯
floor pillow (可放在地上坐的)大抱垫
floor 楼层：地板
floral 有花朵图案的
flush the toilet 冲马桶
folk 叉子
footstool 脚凳
for rent(1ease) 出租
for sale 出售
fragile 易碎的
fragile item 易碎品
free delivery 免费运送
French window 落地窗
front(back)yard 前(后)院
front desk 前台
frying pan 煎锅
full size bed 介于单人和双人床之间大小的床
Fulton sofa 日式的折叠沙发床
furnished 备有家具的
furniture 家具
fuse 保险丝
fuzzy 没有画面的
G
garage door 车库门
garbage 垃圾
garden 庭园，菜圃，果园
gardener 园丁，花匠
gardening 园艺
gas bill 煤气费
gas 煤气
gauge 计量器
gentle 轻轻的；温和的
glass 玻璃杯
goose down comforter 鹅绒被
grow 种植，栽培
guaranteed 保证的
gutter 沿着屋檐的排水沟管
H
hair dryer 电吹风
hallway 走廊，玄关
handyman 受雇修理家中各类水电用品的人
happy hour 酒吧里提供饮料半价计算的特定时间
headboard 床头板
heater 暖气设备
heavy 重的
help sb. out 帮助某人
herbicide 除草剂
home page 主页
hook 挂勾
host family (外国留学生在当地居民家里居住期间形成的)接待家庭
host 主人;旅馆老板
hourly rate 每小时的计价
house (独门独院的)房子
housing 房屋，住宅，供给住宅
humidifier 增湿器
I
ice cream scoop 冰淇淋勺
inform 通知
information 信息
installation fee 安装费
installation 安装
instruction 指示
insurance 保险
international long distance call 国际长途电话
item 项目，条款
J
jamb liner 门窗四周的框
jersey sheet 针织床单
K
keep a copy for the record 留底存证
keyword 关键字
king size bed 特大双人床
kitchen cabinet 厨房用食橱，厨房用碗橱
kitchen counter 厨房料理台
kitchen knife 菜刀
kitchen sink 洗碗槽
knife 刀子
L
label 标识；识条
landlord 房东
landscape 庭院造景
large room 大房间
late payment 延迟付款
laundry room 洗衣问
laundry service 洗衣服务
lawn mower 割草机
lawn 草坪，草地
leaking 漏水的
lease 租(v．)；租约(n．)
1id 盖子
light 灯
lime 石灰
list 清单
load 上货
lobby 大厅
local call 市内电话
local office 地方办事处
location 地点
loft 非常大而且没有作任何隔间的公寓
log on 连接上，登录
long distance call 长途电话
long-term stay 长期的居留
loud music 嘈杂的音乐
loveseat 双人沙发
lower volume 降低音量
M
maintenance fee 管理费
make a deal 达成交易
make a reservation 预约
make an appointment 约时间
make rule 订立规则
make sure 确认
marble stone 大理石
marker 记号笔
mattress pad 铺在床垫上的软薄垫
mattress 床垫
meal plan 餐饮计划
measure 测量
measuring spoon 量勺
minimum stay 最短的住宿期
mirror & picture carton 装镜子和书用的纸箱
mixer 搅拌器
model 型号
money order 汇票
mop 以拖擦拭
mover 搬家工人
moving company 搬家公司
moving date 搬家的日期
moving rate 搬家费用
moving truck 搬家卡车
move 搬家
mow 除草
mug 大杯
N
neat 整齐的
negotiate 商议;交涉
neighborhood 住宅的邻近区域
newspaper 报纸
nighttime delivery 夜间运送
non-refundable 不可退钱的
non-smoking room 禁烟的房间
O
oak floor 橡木地板
off-season 非当季的
old country style 老式乡村风格
on campus 校园内
one-bedroom-and-one-living-room 一室一厅
online 线上;网络上
online payment 线上付款
open kitchen 开放式厨房
operator 接线生
optional 可选择的；随意的
organize 整理；组织
overflow 排水孔
P
pack 装箱
packing 打包
pan 平底锅
paper towel 厨房用纸巾
parking 停车
passage door 单侧开的门(即一般最常用的门)
password 密码
patch torn screen 补纱窗
pattern 花色，样式
payment 支付款，付款额
peeler 削皮刀
penalty fee 罚金
permanent sprinkler 固定式的浇水器
pesticide 除虫剂
pet 宠物
phone line 电话线路
phone number 电话号码
pick up 搭载(某人)
pick-up address 取货地点
picture 画面，图片
piece 件(计算家具的单位词)
pillow 枕头
pillow case 枕头套
pin number 密码
place 住宅，住处
plaid 苏格兰格子花纹的
plant 植物(n．)；栽种，种植(v．)
plastic 塑料
plate 盘子
plumber 水管工人
pot 壶，锅，盆
prepare the three meals 准备三餐
pre-pay 预付
pressure cooker 压力锅
previous 之前的
price range 价格范围
process 处理
property boundary 住宅的界限、范围
provide 提供
purchase 购买
Q
qualified 具资格的
queen size bed 双人床
quilt 通常指像拼布花样的薄被
R
radio 收音机
rate 费率，价格
real estate agent 房地产中介公司
realty 不动产
reassemble furniture 将家具重新组装
receipt 收据
reconfirm 再确认
recreational 娱乐的，休闲的
reference 推荐人
refrigerator 冰箱
related 有关的
religious background 宗教信仰背景
remote control 遥控器
renew 更新，更换
rent 租(v．)：租金(n)
repaint 重新粉刷
reservation 预约
respond 答复，答应
rolled caulking 一种用来填补窗户裂缝的粘胶
room service 点东西送到房间吃的服务
rope 绳子
S
sample 范例，样本
satin sheet 缎面材质的床单
scissor 剪刀
screen 屏幕
search 寻找，搜索
searching engine 搜寻引擎
seasonal 季节性的
secure guarantor 保证人
security deposit 保证金(押金)
security system 保安系统
service brochure 服务手册
service elevator 载货电梯
set 组
sham 枕头套(但在四周多做有装饰边)
sharing area 公共区域
short distance 短距离
short-stay 短期的居留
shower caddy 放置洗澡用品的小盒或小篮子
shower cap 浴帽
shower curtain 浴帘
shower toter 放置洗澡用品的小推车
showerhead 莲蓬头
shrub 灌木
shuttle bus 往返班车
sign a contract 签合约
sign the lease 签契约
single item 单品
single room 单人房
sink 水槽
site 网站
sliding door 拉门
small room 小房间
smoking room 可吸烟的房间
sofa 沙发(通常指长沙发)
sofa bed 沙发床
soil ph 土壤的酸碱值
soil texture 土壤的结构
solid color 单一色系
sound 声音
space saver 电视柜(可放电视、录像机、音响、书等的大柜子)
special diet 特殊的饮食习惯
specific 特定的
spoon 汤匙
spot 地点
stainless steel kitchen utensil 不锈钢厨具
stair 楼梯
statement 清单，明细
stay over 过夜
stereo TV 有立体音响设备的电视
stockpot 汤锅(炖汤用的深锅)
stove 整台含烤箱在内的煤气炉
student lounge 学生交谊厅
studio 带煤卫的一居室：工作室
style 风格，格调
sublet 转租
support pillow 靠垫
T
table cloth 桌巾
tabletop／desktop stereo 台式立体声音响
take care 处理
take out 拿出去
tape dispenser 封箱胶带
tape 胶布，胶带
tea kettle 茶壶
technician 技术人员
telephone interview 电话面试
tenant 房客
terrace 阳台
text 文本，文字
the web 网络
three days in advance 三天前
threshold 门槛
tile 磁砖
tip 小费
toilet 马桶
toilet brush 刷马桶用的刷子
toilet paper(tissue) 厕纸，卫生纸
toilet seat 马桶坐垫
toilet sink 马桶水箱
toll-free number 免费电话(如：0800)
tone 格调;风格
tour guide 导游
townhouse 没有电梯的公寓(通常为三层楼)
two-bedroom-and-one-living-room 两房一厅
trailer 拖车
transportation 交通，运输
triple room 三人房
truck 卡车，货车；手推车
truck size 卡车的尺寸
tub mat 放在浴缸前的踏垫
turf 草皮,草坪
turn down 将(音量)关小
turn off 关(电器)
turn on 开(电器)
turn up 将(音量)转大
turning shovel 锅铲
TV stand 电视架(较电视柜小许多，只可放电视、录像机等一两样东西)
twin size bed 单人床
twin XL sheet 单人加长型的床单
U
unload 卸货
utility bills 水电费账单
V
vacuum 吸尘
vacuum cleaner 吸尘器
van 厢型车
vary 改变;变化
Victoria style 维多利亚式的风格
voice mail 语音信箱
volume 音量
W
wake-up call 旅馆叫人起床的服务
washbasin 脸盆
water bill 水费
water 浇水
web page 网页
weight 重量
wire 电汇
withered 枯萎的
wok／stir fry pan 中式炒菜锅
Y
yellow page 黄页
Part 2 居家必会口语
Unit 1 House-hunting 找屋篇
Lesson 1 leasing Apartment & House
1. I am trying to find a place to stay in． 我正在找房子。
2. I want to rent a place. 我要租房子。
3. Where can I find some information on renting a house?
请问哪里有租房信息?
4. How did you get your place? 你怎么找到住的地方?
5. Anyone who has a place for lease? 你认识的人中有谁要出租房子吗?
6. Can you help me find a place to live in? 你可以帮我找房子吗?
7. Which newspaper has the most housing information？ 哪种报纸的房屋信息较多?
8. Does the newspaper here have the classified ads for housing?
这里的报纸有住房分类广告吗?
9. There are more housing ads in the weekend newspapers，aren’t there?
周末的报纸有比较多的房屋广告，不是吗？
10. Besides newspapers，where else can I get housing information?
除了报纸，我还可以在哪里找到房屋信息？
11. Do you know any housing broker? 你认识房屋中介商吗？
12. Which housing broker company do you recommend?
你推荐哪一家房屋中介商?
13. Where is the nearest housing broker company? 最近的房屋中介商在哪里?
14. Where can I find a housing information board nearby? 这附近哪里有房屋信息看板?
15. Where do the people living here put their housing ads?
住在这里的人都把他们的房屋广告放在哪里?
16. I prefer a quiet neighbor hood．Where can I find one?
我喜欢安静一点的环境。哪里可以找到?
17. Are there any apartments for rent in this area? 这一区有公寓要出租吗?
18. I’m interested in that apartment next to your place is it available?
我想租你家隔壁那间公寓，它被租出去了吗?
19. Have you ever tried any housing site on the Web?
你试过房屋信息网站吗?
20. Going online could be a good way to find a place to live in.
上网可能是找房子住的好方法。
Lesson 2 Contacting Brokers
1. Do you have any apartments for rent? 您有可出租的空房吗?
2. What kind of places are you looking for? 您在找什么样的房子呢?
3. Are you interested in houses in any specific district?
您是否对哪一区的房子特别感兴趣?
4. I’m interested in renting a studio. 我想租一间一居室。
5. I prefer a one-bedroom-and-one-living-room apartment.
我比较喜欢一室一厅的公寓。
6. Do you have two－bedroom －and－one-living－room apartment available?
您有两室一厅的公寓吗？
7. I am looking for a place to live in that’s large enough for three people.
我在找可够三个人住的房子。
8. I prefer living in Puxi. 我比较喜欢住在浦西。
9. I’m looking for a house in a quiet neighborhood．
我想找位于较安静的住宅区里的房子。
10. I’d like to find a place near the metro station． 我想找靠近地铁站的房子。
11. I don’t want a place that forbids cooking． 我不要“无炊”的房子。
12. What is your budget? 你的预算如何?
13. How much are you going to pay for rent? 你打算付多少钱的房租?
14. What is the rent for a studio apartment around this neighborhood?
这附近的一居室的租金情况如何?
15. My budget is around￥500. 我的预算大约在500元左右。
16. What kind of place can I get here if l pay￥1，000 per month?
1， 000块钱一个月在这里可以租到什么样的房子?
17. When can I go to see the house? 我什么时候可以去看房子?
18. How can I meet you? 我要如何与您碰面呢?
19. I\`d like to make an appointment with you for 11 o\`clock in your office. 我想约11点在您公司见面。
20. What is the broker’s fee? 你们的中介费用怎么算?
Lesson 3 Inspecting Housing
1. How old is this apartment? 这间公寓有多长时间了?
2. Does the landlord live nearby? 房东住在附近吗?
3. Is there an elevator in this building? 这栋大楼有电梯吗？
4. How many bathrooms are there in this house? 这间房子有几间浴室？
5. Is there a dishwasher in the kitchen? 厨房有洗碗机吗?
6. Is there a doorman in this building? 这栋大楼有大门管理员吗？
7. Does this building have 24-hour security? 这栋大楼有24小时保安吗?
8. Where is the laundry room in this building? 这栋大楼的洗衣问机在哪?
9. Is it possible to ask the landlord to add a fan in the bathroom?
可以要求房东在浴室加装风扇吗？
10. Do you know why the previous tenant moved out?
你知道前一个房客为什么搬走吗？
11. The fridge smells bad，can you ask the landlord to clean it up?
冰箱有怪味，可以要房东清理干净吗？
12. Will the landlord change the carpet in the room?
房东会不会把房间的地毯换一换?
13. Is the grocery shopping convenient around here? 那里买东西方便吗？
14. Is it close to the metro station? 那里靠近地铁站吗？
15. How far is it from here to the nearest bus stop?
从这里到最近的公共汽车站有多远?
16. There are one and a half bathrooms in this apartment.
这间公寓有一个全套和一个半套的浴室。
17. This house is unfurnished．这个房子没有家具。
18. I don’t like the open kitchen. 我不喜欢开放式的厨房。
19. The room is not bright enough. 房间光线不够。
20. It’s a nice apartment, but I’ll still like to see another one.
这是间很棒的公寓，但我仍想看看另一间。
Lesson 4 Leases & Deposits
1. When do we sign the lease? 我们什么时候签合约?
2. What is the rent due date? 什么时候该付房租?
3. How much is the deposit? 押金要多少钱?
4. Can I sublet my apartment when I’m away?
当我不在的一段时间内，我可以转租吗?
5. How many people are allowed to live here? 这里允许住几个人?
6. May I bring my friends back to stay over? 我可以带朋友来住吗?
7. Am I allowed to have dogs? 我可以养狗吗？
8. Can I repaint the kitchen to the color I like?
我可以把厨房重新粉刷成我喜欢的颜色吗？
9. Can I install shelves in the bathroom? 我可以在浴室加装架子吗？
10. If I need one，who do I get to install an air conditioner for me?
若我需要，应该由谁帮我安装空调?
11. Can I change the locks by myself? 我可以自行换新的锁吗?
12. Is it necessary to cover the floor with carpet? 一定要铺地毯吗？
13. When do I have to inform the landlord that I’m moving out?
在搬走之前多久必须通知房东?
14. If I’d like to continue renting this place，when do we renew the lease?
若我要续租的话，我们什么时候重新签约?
15. The deposit is one month’s rent. 押金为一个月的房租。
16. Pay the rent on the l0th of every month. 每个月10号交房租。
17. Your lease will expire on December 31st of this year．
你的租约今年l 2月31日到期。
18. Please transfer the landlord’s mail. 请帮房东转信。
19. Please sign the lease. 请在租约上签名。
20. This is your copy of the lease. 这是您的租约。
Unit 2 Making renovations & decorating 修缮与装潢篇
Lesson 5 Contacting Interior Designers
1. I’d like to redecorate my apartment． 我想要重新装修我的公寓。
2. I prefer the European style furniture． 我比较喜欢欧式风格的具。
3. I don’t like contemporary design． 我不喜欢现代式的设计。
4. I\`d like you to design a home library between the master bedroom and the
children’s bedroom．
我想请你在主卧室和小孩卧室之间设计一个书房。
5. I want the living room in an ivory tone． 客厅我要用象牙白的色调。
6. I\`d like my living room to serve as a home office。
我希望客厅同时也可作为家庭办公室。
7. I want a separate shower room and a steam room．
我要一间独立的淋浴间和蒸汽室。
8. I\`d like to change the windows into French windows．
我想把窗户改成落地窗。
9. I also want to install a crystal chandelier in the living room．
我还要装一个水晶吊灯在客厅。
10. Can you draw a draft for the dining room first?
你们可以先画一张餐厅的设计稿吗?
11. Could you install a Jacuzzi bathtub in the bathroom corner?
你可以在浴室角落安装一个按摩浴缸吗?
12. Could you design a cupboard along the wall?
你可以沿着墙设计一个吧柜吗？
13. Is it possible to design a bar counter in the middle of kitchen?
有可能在厨房中间设计一个吧柜吗？
14. I’ll use marble stone for the floor of living room and kitchen.
客厅和厨房的地板我会用大理石。
15. All the other rooms will be floored with oak. 所有房间将用橡胶木铺设地板。
16. Do you like American old country style? 你喜欢美国老式乡村风吗？
17. Do you want to have some special design for the bathroom?
你想要在浴室作些特别的设计吗？
18. Do you like the colors more toned down, such as baby blue or light green?
你喜欢想淡蓝或浅绿那种较柔和的色调吗？
19. Do you have any ideas about the bedroom furniture?
关于卧室的家具，你有什么想法吗？
20. Here are some of the design samples. Would you like to have a look?
这里有一些设计样本。你要看看吗？
Lesson 6 Hiring Plumbers &Electycians
1. Could you send over a plumber? 可以派—位管线工人来吗?
2. The washing machine is not working．Can you fix it?
洗衣机坏了，你们可以修理吗?
3. What kind of work do you specialize in? 你们专修哪一方面的东西?
4. Do you replace toilet? 你们帮人换修马桶吗?
5. Do you repair pipes and heating equipment?
你们修理水管和暖气设备吗?
6. Do you repair dishwashers？ 你们修理洗碗机吗?
7. The cooling unit of my air conditioner is broken．Can you replace it?
我的空调的冷却器坏了，你们可以换修吗?
8. The water sputters from my faucet，what’s wrong with it?
我的水龙头的水一直喷水，是怎以回事?
9. The kitchen sink is clogged, what should I do?
厨房水槽不通，我该怎么办?
10. The lift chain inside the toilet is broken, can you replace it?
马桶水箱里的链子断了。你们可以换新的吗?
11. The showerhead doesn’t work properly，could you come to check out?
浴室的莲蓬头怪怪的，你可不可以来检查一下?
12. The ceiling is leaking. 天花板在漏水。
13. The pipe is leaking． 水管漏水。
14. The toilet is plugged． 马桶不通。
15. My pipe is clogged． 我的水管堵住了。
16. My tub overflow is leaking. 我浴缸的上排水孔漏水。。
17. Something is wrong with my freezer. 我的冰箱冷冻室不太对劲。
18. The bulb has to be renewed. 灯泡需要更新。
19. The aerator of your faucet is clogged． 你的水龙头的滤网脏了。
20. The outside of your pipe is rusted． 你的水管外围锈了。
Lesson 7 Getting Carpentry Done
1. I\`d like to have my table repainted. 我想重漆一下餐桌。
2. The chair is broken．Can you fix it? 那张椅子坏了。你能修吗？
3. I want my room to have some closets. 我想在房间做几个衣柜。
4. I\`d like to add some extra drawers in my closet． 我想在衣柜里多做些抽屉。
5. No matter how hard I slam the door, it just won’t latch．
不管我多用力关门，它就是关不起来。
6. My doorknob won’t turn，could you send someone over to check out?
我的门把不能转，你能派人过来检查一下吗?
7. The threshold is worn out, could you replace it?
门槛磨坏了，你可以换新的吗？
8. There’s a big gap beneath my front door.
我前门下面有一道很大的裂缝。
9. The windows don’t fit together and the air is leaking through the gaps.
窗户关不紧，风都从裂缝中吹进来了。
10. Do you repair the torn screens? 你们修理破掉的纱窗吗？
11. Do you know how to free a stuck window? 你知道如何松开卡住的窗户吗?
12. My garden needs a fence. 我的花园需要栏杆。
13. My ceiling drips．I need a new roof． 我的天花板滴水，我需要一个新的屋顶。
14. Do you replace the missing or damaged shingles? 你们换补缺损的屋瓦吗？
15. Do you do re-putty windows? 你们做窗户玻璃的重新接合吗?
16. What’s the easiest way to plug the window leak?
用什么方法最容易堵住窗户的裂缝?
17. Do you prefer to use any specific material for the window?
你的窗户想用什么特定的材料?
18. You need to install a new window frame. 你需要装一个新的窗框。
19. If the hole is not too big, we usually patch the torn part.
如果破洞不大的话，我们通常只修补破坏的部分。
20. The door won’t stay shut. I think you need to change the hinges.
门关不起，我想你需要换一个卡榫。
Lesson 8 Getting Gardentry Done
1. How do I plant container grown trees? 我该如何种植盆栽植物？
2. Could you teach me how to plant the hedges? 你可以教我如何种植树篱吗?
3. What kind of fertilizer should I use for roses? 我应该用哪种肥料种玫瑰?
4. The pH level in the soil seems a little low． 土壤的酸碱值似乎有些低。
5. I’m going to plant tulip bulbs over there．我要在那里种很多的郁金香。
6. My garden is infested with caterpillars． 我的花园长了些毛毛虫。
7. All the flowers have withered．What should I do?
所有的花都枯了，怎么办?
8. When is the best time to plant flowers? 什么时候最适宜种花?
9. What is suitable for summer planting? 夏天适合种什么?
10. What type of herbicide should I use? 我应该用哪种除草剂?
11. How often should I use fertilizer? 我应该多久施肥?
12. When is the best time to water the garden? 什么时候浇水最好?
13. How can I get rid of the fungus? 我要如何除去那些野生菌类?
14. Is this the correct type of lawn mower to use? 用这款割草机对吗？
15. Which type of border is better? Hedge or fence?
哪种园篱较好?树篱或人造篱?
16. I’m considering planting some shrubs to hide those unsightly areas．
我考虑种些灌木来遮住那些难看的地方。
17. I don’t like the roses we have in the garden now．What do you recommend
that I plant?
我不喜欢园里现在有的玫瑰。你建议种些什么好呢?
18. Why do I need landscaping for my yard? 为什么需要在我的庭院做景观设呢？
19. Good landscape design can stretch the visual boundaries of your property．
好的景观设计可在视觉上延伸你庭院的界限。
20. If you have a small yard，you’d better use a portable sprinkler.
若你的庭院不大，最好用可携带式的浇水器。
Unit 3 Moving 搬家篇
Lesson 9 Finding Movers
1. Where can I get information on moving companies?
我在哪里可以找到搬家公司的信息?
2. Do you know any good moving companies? 你是否知道哪家好的搬家公司吗?
3. How did you find a moving company last time? 你上次是怎么找到搬家公司的?
4. You can check out the classified ads and yellow pages．
你可以找找看分类广告或电话簿黄页。
5. You can ask around to your friends． 你可以四处问问你的朋友。
6. What should I ask the moving companies when I call them?
我打电话给搬家公司时应该向他们问些什么?
7. How do I tell them the good moving companies from the bad ones?
我该如何区分搬家公司的好坏?
8. What’s the most important thing to check when hiring a moving company?
找搬家公司时，最重要的事项是什么?
9. Usually, the price depends upon how much stuff I am going to move，right?
通常，价格和我所要搬的东西多少有关，对吗？
10. How should I compare the prices from different moving companies?
我该如何比较各搬家公司的估价?
11. A good moving company should offer the contracts when making deals，right?
好的搬家公司在达成交易时应该提供合约的，对吗？
12. What items should be listed on the moving contract?
在与搬家公司签订的合约上，应该有哪些款目?
13. If a moving company refuses to sign a contract，try to find another one．
如果搬家公司拒绝签合约，那就试着找别家。
14. Do you have a brochure of moving service? 你们有搬家服务手册吗?
15. Are the prices listed in your service brochure?
价钱列在你们的服务手册里了吗？
16. What’s your general moving rate? 你们的搬家服务费用怎么算?
17. Do you insure my belongings? 你们会为帮我搬运的东西加保吗?
18. Is the insurance included in a moving rate? 保险费包含在搬运费用里了吗?
19. Do you offer a packing service? 你们提供打包装箱服务吗？
Lesson 10 Contacting Movers
1. I have a total of 25 cartons to move. 我总共有25箱要搬。
2. I need wrapping materials for fragile items.我需要包易碎品的东西。
3. I think I might need a large sized truck．我想我可能需要一台大型的卡车。
4. Can you help me find packing materials?
你们可以帮我找到打包所需的用具吗?
5. Do you do packing and delivery on the same day?
你们打包和运送在同一天吗?
6. Do you offer nighttime delivery? 你们做夜间的运送吗?
7. How do you calculate moving charges? 搬家费用怎么算?
8. Are the prices listed in your service brochure?
价格都列在你们的服务手册上吗？
9. Do you have any special discount rates? 你们有什么特别的折扣吗?
10. What size of van do you suggest that I rent? 你建议我租用多大的货车?
11. What if it rains or snows on moving day?
若搬家当天下雨或下雪怎么办?
12. Do you have any fragile items? 你有任何易碎物品吗?
13. How much big furniture do you have? 你有多少大件家具?
14. Is there a service elevator in your building? 你住的大楼有载货电梯吗？
15. Are there any elevators in your current building?
你现在住的大楼有电梯吗?
16. Can your sofa fit into the elevator? 你的沙发搬得进电梯吗？
17. Do you need the movers to help you pack? 你需要搬运工帮你装箱吗？
18. Do you have cartons for your monitor and TV?
你有纸箱装你的电脑显示器和电视吗?
19. How far is the new place from your current place? 你新家到旧家之间有多远?
20. We charge by the hour. 价格是依照租用时间长短来算。
21. There is no deposit required. 不需要付订金。
22. There is no cancellation fee for changing the moving date.
改日期不会加收罚金。
23. If you need extra boxes，we have to charge you extra．
24. 若你需要额外的箱子，我们必须额外收费。
25. Rate time starts when the movers fill out the contract at your pick-up address.
计费是从搬运工到您家填单后开始算。
26. We don’t delivery on weekends and holidays． 我们不做周末和假日的运送。
Lesson 11 Packing
1. Could you help me pack? 你可以帮我打包吗？
2. I need somebody to help me pack．Are you free now?
我需要有人帮打包，你有空吗?
3. How do I begin packing? 我该怎么开始着手打包?
4. Give me a hand．Hold the box closed so I can tape it．
帮一下忙，按住纸箱我好封箱。
5. What should l do with the fragile kitchen items?
我该如何处理厨房那些易碎品?
6. Should I put my name and address on the label?
7. 我该在标识上注明我的姓名和地址吗?
8. Did you make a list of all the items? 你做物品清单了吗？
9. Don’t you think it\`s a good idea to have a moving list of all your belongings?
你不觉得把你所有的东西列一张清单是个好主意吗？
10. It’s better for you to pack one room at a time．
你一次打包一个房间的东西比较好。
11. Don’t forget to reinforce the bottom of the boxes with tape.
别忘了用胶带将箱底加强封箱。
12. Don’t use tape directly on the surfaces of the wood furniture.
不要将胶带直接粘在木质家具的表面上。
13. You should place the largest and heaviest items in the bottom.
你应该将又大又重的物品放在下面。
14. You’d better wrap and seal toiletries individually．
你最好将厕所的物品个别密封。
15. Where can I get some bubble wrap? 在哪里我可以买到发泡包装纸?
16. I wrote“Fragile”on all the china cartons．
我在所有装瓷器的纸箱上都注明了“易碎品”。
17. It’s necessary to label each carton after you pack it．
在打包后，在每个箱子上加上标识是必须的。
18. For infrequently used items pack them long before moving.
不用的东西，早在搬家前就可先打包。
19. You can box off season clothes right away． 你现在就可将非当季的衣服装箱。
20. Do you still have the original box for the computer?
你还留有电脑原来的纸箱吗?
21. In addition to cartons, you still need tape, labels and markers.
除了纸箱，你还需要胶带、标签及记号笔。
Lesson 12 Instructing Movers
1. Where is the service elevator? 载货用电梯在哪边?
2. Do you know how to get to my new place? 你知道怎么到我新家吧?
3. This is my cell phone number，in case you get lost．
万一你找不到的话，这是我的手机号码。
4. Please use this entrance. 请使用这个入口。
5. Could you unload the TV and VCR first? 你可以先卸下电视和录像机吗?
6. That box is my computer, please put it down gently．
那箱是我的电脑，请轻点儿放。
7. Please put those cartons that are marked“dishes”in the kitchen.
请将那些写着“碗盘”的箱子放到厨房。
8. Just put all the boxes in the living room，please．
请将所有箱子都放在客厅就好。
9. Please put the mattress in the master bedroom． 请将床垫放到主卧室去。
10. These boxes are heavy, so please be careful． 这些箱子很重，请小心。
11. Please be careful when moving the boxes that are marked“fragile”.
在搬运注明有“易碎品”的箱子时，请小心。
12. Please be careful, don’t damage the floor．麻烦请小心，不要把地板弄坏了。
13. I’ll move boxes 21 to 25 myself. 第21到25箱我会自己搬。
14. Should I sign anything stating that nothing was damaged?
我需要签什么文件以证明所有物件均未损坏吗？
15. How much time will it take to move all these things?
搬完所有东西要花多久时间?
16. Who should I talk to if I find anything damaged after delivery?
如果在搬家后发现有东西损坏，我应该和谁联络?
17. Would you like to have some water and take a rest?
你们要喝些水，休息一下吗?
18. Can I pay you by check? 我可以用支票付你钱吗?
19. Who do I pay? 我该把钱交给哪—位?
20. You guys did a very good job, thanks a lot.各位辛苦了，非常谢谢。
Unit 4 Shopping for your house 购置居家用品篇
Lesson 13 Shopping For Furniture
1. Do you carry coffee tables? 你们有茶几吗?
2. I’m interested in buying a study desk. 我想买一个书桌。
3. I’m looking for a space saver. 我在找一个大的电视柜。
4. We only carry TV stands. 我们只卖电视架。
5. Can I order a book shelf? 我可以订购一个书架吗?
6. How much is this floor lamp? 这个落地灯要多少钱?
7. I’m sorry．We don’t sell Futon sofas．对不起，我们没有卖日式的沙发床。
8. Do you carry any bookshelves? 你们有书架吗？
9. I\`d like to buy a dining table． 我想买一张餐桌。
10. Do you know where I can get a magazine holder?
你知道哪里我可以买到杂志架?
11. What kind of fabrics do you like? 你喜欢哪一种布料?
12. Would you like to see some swatches? 你想看一下布料的样品吗?
13. Is it possible for you to custom-make this long sofa for me?
有可能为我订做这样的一个长沙发吗?
14. I want to order an extra set of slipcovers．我要额外订购一组沙发套。
15. How much is it to order a custom-made loveseat?
订购一个订做的双人沙发要多少钱?
16. How much does the delivery cost? 运费要多少钱?
17. It\`s $2，000，flat rate. 一律2，000美元，含税。
18. We have free delivery. 我们免费送货。
19. How long is the delivery period? 送货的时间要多久?
20. It takes about 3 business days. 大概要3个工作日。
Lesson 14 Shopping for Electronic Equipment
1. Where is the electronic department? 电器部门在哪里?
2. This is a DVD home theater system. 这是一组DVD的家庭电影院系统。
3. Do you have a Toshiba DVD player? 你们有东芝的DVD放映机吗?
4. Would you like to see Phillip’s flat screen TV?
你有兴趣看看飞利浦制做的平面电视机吗?
5. Where can I get a vacuum cleaner? 我在哪里可以买到吸尘器?
6. What’s the difference between these two models?
这两种型号有什么差别?
7. How much is this desktop stereo? 这个台式音响要多少钱?
8. Do you carry models that combine a TV with a VCR?
你们有卖那种电视和录像机合在一起的机型吗?
9. What kind of hair dryers do you have? 你们有哪几种电吹风?
10. I’m looking for a box fan. 我在找箱式的电扇。
11. That model is out of stock. 那种机型已经没有存货。
12. The promotional l9-inch TV is sold out. 19英寸的促销电视已卖完。
13. Sorry，we only have vertical fans. 对不起，我们只有直立式的电扇。
14. Do you know how to choose a good air conditioner?
你知道如何选择一部好的空调吗?
15. Excuse me．Do you know which department sells electronic toothbrushes?
请问，你知道哪一个部门卖电动牙刷?
16. This is the latest model in hair dryers．It can automatically adjust the heat.
这是最新型的电吹风，它可自动调节温度。
17. Do you offer payment plan here? 你们提供以分期付款方式购买的服务吗?
18. We offer a l2-month payment plan． 我们提供12个月的分期付款服务。
19. How much is it for this one? 这台是多少钱?
20. Do you have free delivery and installation?
你们有免费送货及安装服务吗？
Lesson 15 shopping for Kitchen Appliances
1. Do you carry any dishwashers with the energy-miser setting?
你们有带省电装置的洗碗机吗?
2. I’d like to get a freestanding dishwasher. 我想买一个独立式的洗碗机。
3. How do you choose a microwave oven? 要如何选购微波炉?
4. For a microwave oven, the higher the wattage，the quicker the cooking and a
higher price．
就微波炉来说，瓦特数越高，食物烹煮越快，价格也越高。
5. Lower wattage ovens are usually 600 to 700 watts，and the larger models are
usually 800 to 1，000 watts．
低瓦数的微波炉通常在600至700瓦之间，而大一点的机型则在800到1000瓦之间。
6. What’s the purpose of the turntable inside the microwave oven?
微波炉内的转盘是做什么用的?
7. The turntable helps the food to cook uniformly．
转盘可帮助食物在烹煮时，加热一致。
8. How much is this blender? 这个果汁机多少钱?
9. A food processor can help you do all the chopping, dicing and slicing jobs．
食物处理机可帮你做所有的碎、切块及切片工作剁。
10. Do you carry bread machines? 你们有没有制面包机?
11. Is this the only electronic can opener you have?
这是你们惟一有的电动开罐器吗？
12. What kind of coffeemakers do you have? 你们有哪些种类的煮咖啡机?
13. Can I buy the coffee pot separately? 我可以分开购买这个咖啡壶吗?
14. Where do you put the mixer? 你们把搅拌器放在哪里?
15. This is an old style rice cooker. 这是个老式的煮饭锅。
16. I need to buy a new pressure cooker. 我需要买一个新的压力锅。
17. What kind of dishwasher are you looking for? 您想要哪一种的洗碗机呢?
18. What kind of pans do you have? 你们有哪些种类的锅子?
19. May I take a look at the dining set in the window?
我可以看一下橱窗里那套餐具吗?
20. Can I pay for the food processor by credit card?
我可以用信用卡付款买那台食物处理机吗?
Lesson 16 Shopping for Bathroom Accessories
1. I need a towel rack in the bathroom． 我需要一个放在浴室的毛巾架。
2. I’d like to buy some bath towels. 我想买一些浴巾。
3. I want to get more hooks for wet towels． 我要多买一些勾子来挂湿毛巾。
4. What could l buy to put my shampoo and hair conditioner in?
我该买什么来放我的洗发精和护发素呢?
5. Do you carry shower caddies? 你们有没有放洗澡用品的小篮子?
6. Can you show me some cosmetics organizers? 可以给我看一些整理化妆品的箱子吗？
7. This cosmetics organizer is really handy． 这个放化妆品的分类箱真是方便。
8. Do you carry shower curtains? 你们卖浴帘吗?
9. I don’t like cotton shower curtains. 我不喜欢布制的淋浴帘。
10. I’m interested in buying a new washbasin. 我想买一个新的洗脸盆。
11. Do you know where I can get all—cotton tub mats?
你知道我在哪里可以买到全棉的洗澡盆踏垫吗?
12. Where did you get this pretty bath sponge?
你在哪里买到这个漂亮的洗澡海绵的?
13. This bathroom rug looks so cute. 这个马桶踏垫真可爱。
14. Do you sell toilet seats? 你们有马桶坐垫吗?
15. I need to buy a toilet brush. 我需要买一个新的刷马桶的刷子。
16. I’m looking for the shelves that you can put over the toilet.
我在找那种你可以放在马桶水箱上的架子。
17. Where can I get a toilet paper holder? 我在哪里可以找到卫生纸架?
18. I want to buy a covered wastebasket. 我要买一个有盖子的垃圾桶。
19. You can use this hamper as your laundry basket．
你可用这个有盖子的竹篮当做你的洗衣篮。
20. My showerhead is broken. I need to change it.
我的莲蓬头坏了，我需要换一个新的。
Lesson 17 Purchasing Bedding
1. Where can I find comforters? 我在哪里可以买到被子?
2. It’s getting cold，I have to buy an extra blanket．
天气渐渐变冷了，我要去多买一床毛毯。
3. Do you carry bed sheets? 你们有床单吗?
4. Where do you get the flannel sheets?
你在哪里买到这个法兰绒的床单的?
5. I prefer solid colored bed sheets. 我喜欢单色调的床单。
6. I bought a pair of floral print pillowcases．
我买了一对有花朵图案的枕头套。
7. What kind of pillows do you have? 你们有什么种类的枕头?
8. Do you sell duvet covers? 你们有被套吗?
9. I prefer Designer Brand. 我比较喜欢“设计师”的品牌。
10. What’s included in this comforter set?
在这套棉被里包括了什么?
11. A flannel sheet is better for the winter．
法兰绒的床单比较适合冬天用。
12. What is included in a sheet set? 一套床单包括什么?
13. I prefer fitted sheets to flat sheets. 我喜欢床包甚于床单。
14. I like cotton bed sheets better than satin ones．
我喜欢棉质床单胜于缎面材质的。
15. Using a bedspread can keep dust off your bed．
使用床罩可避免灰尘落在床上。
16. What a beautiful ruffled bed cover! Is it for sale?
这个床裙好漂亮!是要卖的吗?
17. I like wood headboards. 我喜欢木制的床头板。
18. My bed is queen size. 我的床是双人床。
19. Could you show me how to open this sofa bed?
你可以教我如何摊开这张沙发床吗?
20. How much is this nightstand? 这张床头柜要多少钱?
Unit 5 Taking care of services and other situations补充篇
Lesson 18 Getting Phone Lines Installed
1. I’d like to have a new phone line installed. 我想安装一个新的电话。
2. How can I apply for an extra phone line? 我要如何多申请一个电话线?
3. Where should I go to apply for a cellular phone number?
我该到哪里去申请一个移动电话号码?
4. Which telephone company do you recommend? 你推荐哪一家电话公司?
5. Do I have to fill out an application form? 我必须填写申请表吗？
6. How much is the installation fee? 安装费要多少钱?
7. I’d like to add the“Call Waiting” service．
我想增加“呼叫等待”服务。
8. How much do you charge for adding the“Caller ID” service?
加“来电显示”服务要多少钱?
9. How much is the monthly rate for local calls?
每个月的市内基本通话费是多少钱?
10. How do you charge for long distance calls?
长途电话是如何计费?
11. What is the rate for calling to the United States?
打到美国的电话费率是多少?
12. How can I make an international phone call to Paris?
我要如何打国际电话到巴黎?
13. When will you come to install? 你们何时会来安装?
14. How long will it take to complete the installation? 完成安装需多少时间?
15. Do you do the installation after regular working hours?
你们可以在下班后的时间提供安装服务吗?
16. Who do I contact if I have any connection problems?
若我的线路有问题，该跟谁说?
17. How do I pay the phone bill? 我要怎样缴付电话费?
18. Can I mail the checks to your company or come to your local office to pay for
the phone bill?
我可以邮寄支票到你们公司或到你们的地方办事处去缴付电话账单吗?
19. All the representatives are busy, your call is important to us，please hold．
所有服务人员都在忙，您的来电对我们而言很重要，请稍待。
20. I’m sorry， all the lines are busy．Please try again later.
所有的线路都占线，请稍后再拨。
Lesson 19 Choosing Cable TV Services
1. I\`d like to get cable service. 我要安装有线电视。
2. What kind of cable TV services do you have? 你们有哪些种有线频道服务?
3. What’s the difference among the Basic，Standard and Digital TV Services?
基本台、标准台和数码多频道服务有什么差别?
4. Can I pre-pay for the whole year? 我可以预付一整年的费用吗?
5. Do you charge for the installation? 安装费另计吗？
6. We’ll install a converter box for you if there are not enough channels on
your TV.
如果您的电视没有足够的频道的话，我们会为您安装一个选台器。
7. Is there a deposit for the converter box? 选台器需要放押金吗?
8. What number do I call if I have some billing questions?
我若有付款上的问题，我应该打哪一个号码?
9. If I want to change or cancel your service in the future，should I dial this
toll-free number，“0800-000-0000”?
如果将来我想加装或是取消你们的服务时，应该打“0800—000-0000”这个免费电话吗？
10. Is there a contract to sign? 需要签合约吗？
11. Can I change my service in the middle of the month?
我可以在月中的时候更换我的服务吧？
12. If I have to go away, can I stop my service temporarily?
若我要远行，可以暂停我的服务吗?
13. Do I have to pay an extra fee to turn on my service after I’m back?
重新开始我的服务必需付额外的费用吗?
14. You have to pay$50 to have it turned back on.
您必须额外多付50美元重新开通这项您的服务。
15. What kinds of programs are included in the“Basic Service”?
在“基本台”包含了哪些节目?
16. Do you include the Disney Channel in your service?
在你们的服务中包括迪斯尼频道吗?
17. I want to add the Cinemax channel service． 我要加装Cinemax电影台。
18. My picture is distorted and there is no sound
我的画面呈现扭曲而且没有声音。
19. All of the channels are fuzzy. 所有的频道都没有画面
20. Which channel is CNN on? CNN是在第几频道?
Unit 6 Temporary lodgings 短期寄宿篇
Lesson 22 Asking about Hotel Services
1. Are there any rooms available? 有空房间吗?
2. When is breakfast time? 早餐什么时候供应?
3. When is the restaurant open? 餐厅的营业时间是几点到几点?
4. Can you charge the meals to my bill? 可以将餐费都先记到我的账单上吗?
5. When is the pool open? 游泳池什么时候开放?
6. When is the bar’s “Happy Hour”? 你们酒吧的“快乐时光”是什么时候?
7. What kind of recreational facilities do you have in this hotel?
你们旅馆里面有什么娱乐设施?
8. Do you offer laundry service? 你们有洗衣的服务吗？
9. Do you offer tour guide service? 你们提供导游的服务吗？
10. Is there a gym in this hotel? 旅馆里有健身房吗?
11. Is there a beauty saloon in the hotel? 旅馆里有美容院吗？
12. On which floor are the duty—free shops? 免税商店在几楼?
13. Where can I exchange money? 我在哪里可以兑换钱?
14. What is the exchange rate today? 今天的汇率是多少?
15. How much do you charge for making local calls?
打当地电话你们是如何计费的?
16. Will you take message for me while I am out?
当我外出时，你们帮我留言吗？
17. How much will you charge for faxing a document overseas?
传真到海外的文件你们是如何收费的?
18. When is your check－out time? 什么时候要退房?
19. Could you wake me up at 6 a.m. tomorrow morning?
请你明早六点叫我起床好吗?
20. Could you please arrange the car service for me?
可以请你帮我安排叫车吗?
Lesson 23 Living in a Dormitory
1. I’m interested in living on campus，how can I apply for this?
我想住校，我要如何申请呢?
2. Could I have two application forms，please? 请给我两份申请表好吗?
3. Do you offer housing to the graduate students?
对研究生院的学生，你们提供宿舍吗?
4. Is the dorm located on campus? 宿舍位于校园内吗?
5. Is there a student lounge in the dorm? 宿舍内有学生交谊厅吗?
6. Do I have a choice of the kind of housing I\`m assigned?
我可以对所分配的校舍进行选择吗?
7. How many choices do you have in the on-campus housing plan?
在贵校的住宿计划中有几种选择?
8. Are there air-conditioned rooms available? 有没有装空调的房间呢?
9. After I apply, am I guaranteed the housing of my choice?
在申请后，可以保证住到我所选择的校舍吗?
10. What is the cost for a single room? 单人房要多少钱?
11. What’s the charge for an air-conditioned room? 有空调的房间如何收费?
12. Will the deposit be deducted later from the semester’s charges?
缴付订金之后将会在从该学期的费用中扣除吗?
13. Where do I go for the meals? 我应到哪里用餐?
14. Can I have a breakdown of what’s included in the meal plans?
可以给我一份餐饮计划的细项说明吗?
15. Do you offer special arrangements for the students with special diets in
your meal plan?
对有特殊饮食习惯的学生，你们的餐饮计划有提供特殊安排吗?
16. Do I need a car to get around on campus? 在校园中需要开车代步吗?
17. Are there any sporting facilities on campus? 学校里有健身设备吗?
18. Can I invite my friends over to my dorm? 我可以邀请朋友到宿舍来吗?
19. Is there cable TV in the room? 房间里可接收有线电视?
20. Can I install a phone line in my room? 我可以在宿舍房间安装电话线吗？
Lesson 24 Staying in a Host Hone
1. I’m looking for some information about home stay．
我在找一些寄宿家庭的信息。
2. Could you give me some information about staying in a host home，please?
请提供有关寄宿家庭的信息好吗?
3. How much is the processing fee for applying for home stay?
申请寄宿家庭的手续费多少钱?
4. How long will you stay with the host family? 你会在接待家庭住多久?
5. I need to find a host family that can let me stay for three months.
我要找一个能让我住三个月的接待家庭。
6. I’ll stay with the host family for four weeks．
我将会在接待家庭住上四个星期。
7. I’m going to study there for the whole summer．Could you find me a family
that lives closer to my school?
我整个夏天都要在那里上课，可以帮我安排一个离学校比较近的家庭吗?
8. Will the host family prepare the meals for me?
接待家庭会帮我准备三餐吗?
9. Do I have to do my own grocery shopping? 我必须自己买东西吃吗？
10. Usually, the host family prepares at least two meals a day for me，right?
接待家庭通常会为我准备至少两餐，对吗?
11. If I don’t want the host family to prepare the three meals for me，what
will the cost be?
如果我不要接待家庭为我准备三餐的话，费用会是多少呢?
12. May I know the background of the host family first?
我可以先知道接待家庭的背景吗?
13. Is it possible to arrange for a family with a member who speaks a little Chinese?
有可能帮我安排一个接待家庭里头有人会说汉语的吗?
14. Will the host family take care of my transportation，too?
接待家庭也会照应我的交通吗?
15. I prefer a family with kids who are around my age．
我比较喜欢家庭中有和我年龄相仿的小孩。
16. Do I pay the host family directly? 我是直接付费给接待家庭吗?
17. Will the host family pick me up at the airport?
接待家庭的人会去机场接我吗?
18. Is the family open to the people with different religious backgrounds?
那个接待家庭接受具有不同宗教信仰的人吗?
19. If I don’t like the family that I’m staying with，can I change?
如果我不喜欢我住的那个家庭，可以换另一个家庭吗?
20. Is there an additional cost if I decide to change to another family?
如果决定转换接待家庭，会有额外费用吗?
Lesson 25 Searching for Information on the Internet
1. Which site is most popular among the search engines?
搜索引擎中，哪一个网站最受欢迎?
2. What kind of browser do I need to use? 我需要用哪一种浏览器?
3. Could you show me how to find the information I need on the Internet?
你可以教我在网络上如何搜寻我所需要的资料吗？
4. How can I get a free E－mail account?
我要如何才可有一个免费的电子邮件账户?
5. What do I do if I forget my password?
我如果忘记我的密码怎么办?
6. You type“how to search the Internet”inside the search window，and it’ll
show you what to do．
你在搜寻视窗内键入“如何上网找资料”，就可看到全部的规则。
7. If I want to rent an apartment，which site should I log on to?
如果我想租房子，哪一个网站我应该去看看?
8. I’m looking for the information about “staying in a host home”．Could you
show me how to search on the Internet?
我在找一些有关“寄宿家庭”的信息，你可以教我怎么在网上找吗?
9. I couldn’t find the sites that I wanted，did I do anything wrong?
我找不到我要的网站，我哪里做得不对吗?
10. You should type capital“A—N—D” between two keywords．
你应该在两个关键字之间键入大写的“AND”。
11. Drag the mouse onto the information you want and click on it.
把鼠标拖曳到你要的信息上，然后点它。
12. You can type in “bathroom accessories”as the keyword，and then you can see
related sites．
你可以键入“卫浴用品”做关键字然后就可以看到相关的网站了。
13. My computer is so slow，could you check it out and see if there’s anything
wrong?
我的电脑好慢，你可以帮我看一下哪里不对劲吗？
14. Though you don’t know the model number, you can download the pictures to find
out it．
虽然你不知道那个型号，但是你可以从下载的图片中去找出。
15. You can search for the information you want by using the keywords to match
the“web sites” ,“web pages” or “categories”．
通过与“网站”、“网页”或是“类别”相符的关键字，你可以搜寻所要的资料。
16. You click on“News”，and it’ll show you all the articles related to your
keywords．
你点“新闻”，它就会找出所有和你相关的报导。
17. At the top of the screen，you can click on.“back”and“forward”on the tool
bar to go back and forth among the pages．
在屏幕的上方，你可以在工具栏点“上一页”和“下一页”以往返之前的网页。
18. You may want to use a “chat room” to get other people’s advice or information．
你也可以用“聊天室”从其他人那里得到一些建议或消息。
19. Could you search for something for me? 你可以帮我搜寻一些资料吗?
20. Is there anything special that you are searching for?
你在搜寻什么特别的东西吗?
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