水科院第三届科技英语培训班教材.doc

PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 9 China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research Thabet Hassan (a.k.a. Sava Hassan) Summary of the first class Useful expressions for exchanging pleasantries It has been ages since I saw you last. What are you up to? Long time no see! How have you been? I am pleased that we have an opportunity to exchange views and news. What is new with you? Brief responses to greeting questions Nothing important The same old routine Nothing to write home about Nothing of great significance A mundane existence I hav