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Inviting a friend to dinner A: When can we expect you for dinner? Can you come tonight? B: Not tonight. I promised to go to a concert with my sister. A: Well... How about Friday then? B: That sounds fine. A: Good. Shall we say seven oclock? B: Ill be there! Youre still a fabulous cook, arent you? A: Thatll be for you to decide. Ive got a new dish that I want to try out on you. B: Im ready. I think Ill fast all day Friday! 注解: fabulous: wonderful try out on you: 原意是以你做试验. fast: 动词，作禁食解. Getting something fixed (between customer and repairman) A: How long do you think itll take to fix it? B: Hard to tell. Sometimes we can find the problem right away and sometimes it may take an hour or two. A: Should I wait or come back later? B: Suit yourself, but its probably better to come back later. A: You will get it fixed today, wont you? B: I dont see any problem. We should have it ready for you by three at the latest. But, better call before you come. A: Okay. Thanks a lot. Airport bus A: What time does the bus leave for the airport? B: I dont know. It used to leave every half hour, but I think the schedules been changed. A: Do you know the telephone number to call? B: Its Enterprise 7-4700. At least thats what it used to be. A: Yeah, Ill try it. (PAUSE) They dont seem to answer. B: I expect that its a little too early. I dont think they open until nine oclock. Is there anything I can do? A: Is there anything I can do? Id like to help in some way if I can. B: I cant think of anything at the moment. A: Well, maybe I could run errands or something. B: You could if I needed something. A: I feel so useless just hanging around with nothing to do. B: Dont worry. In a couple of days therell be too much to do. Then youll want to be back in these lazy days. A: I guess Im just a workaholic. I never was very good at doing nothing. B: Maybe you should learn how to relax and enjoy yourself more. 注解: run errands: （固定成语）指送信、采购、接送客人等跑腿的差事。 feel useless: