11-1 Hey, it's me. / Hey, it's me. How the heckare you? It's been a while. I'm coming to yourarea.I'll be in your neckofthe woods. I'm anxious to see you. Can I comeover? Are you up for a visitor? We can catch up on things.
11-2 Can I have atour? / My, your home is gorgeous. It looks so inviting. It feelswarm and friendly. It's very charming. I'd love to seemore. Can I have a tour? It's a niceneighborhood.
It's peaceful and quiet.How did you find this place?
11-3 I like the decoration. / I likethe decoration. It's very stylish. It has a comfortablefeel.Thelighting is just right. All the colors flow well. It creates arelaxed atmosphere. You have a good eye. You have good taste. I should hire youto do my house.
11-4 Your furniture is lovely./ Your furniture is lovely. Every piece isattractive. It really makes the room. That's a fabulous table. Thosechairs look fantastic. What type of wood isthat? This couch feels great.I like the material. The fabric is so soft and smooth.
11-5 Complimenting Different Rooms /Your kitchen is modern. You have more shelves andcabinets. It's much nicerthan mine. Your bedrooms are cozy. Your closets are roomy.The carpet isthick and plush. The living room is my favorite. It's the highlightof the house. Thank you for showing me around.
11-6 Put me to work. / Put me to work.Give me something to do. If you don't let me help,I'll feelguilty. Let me set the table. Where are the plates? Where do youkeep your silverware?
You made the meal. I'llclear the table. I'll do the dishes.
11-7 This smells marvelous. / Thissmells marvelous. The aroma is incredible.It lookstoo good toeat.Every biteisdelightful.I've never had better. This really takes the cake. Myhat's off toyou. My compliments to the chef. What's the recipe?
11-8 What a cute baby! / What a cutebaby! What a little angel! What an adorable child!How old is your baby? Howmany months? Is it a boy or a girl? Hi there, sweetie. How abouta smile? CanI hold him?
11-9 You have a great kid. / You havea great kid. He looks like you. He looks intelligent andbright. He'svery polite. He acts mature for his age. You've raised him well.Kids are a handful. Your child turned out swell. You must bea good parent.
11-10 What a great-looking dog! / Whata great-looking dog! What a perfect companion! Isit a he orshe? What's his name? What breed is he? Can he do any tricks? Comehere, fella.Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you.
11-11 I admire you. / Look at you. Youhave it all. You've got everything. You have aterrific home. You have an excellent job. You're reallymoving up. I admire you. I envy you. I wish Iwere you.
11-12 You are a wonderful host./ Youare a wonderful host.Thanks for your hospitality.Thanks for having me over.Now you owe me a visit. Next time, it's my turn. I want torepay yourkindness. It's been real. I had a ball. I'll be seeingyou.
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11-1嘿，是我。 /嘿，是我。你究竟怎样？自从我们上次见面以来，已经很久了。我要到你家附近。我将去你那边。我急于想见你。我能不能顺便拜访你？方便去拜访你吗？我们可以聊聊近况。
11-2我能不能参观一下？/哎呀，你家好美啊。它看起来非常吸引人。它使人感觉既温暖又亲切。她非常迷人。我很想要多看一点。我能不能参观一下？它在好的地段。这里非常安静。你是怎么找到这个地方的？
11-3我喜欢这种装潢。/我喜欢这种装潢。它非常有格调。她给我舒适的感觉。灯光刚好。所有的颜色都很搭配。它创造了一个温暖而轻松的气氛。你很有眼光。你有好的品味。我应该雇佣你来装潢我的房子。
11-4你的家具很漂亮。/你的家具很漂亮。每一件都吸引人。它真的造就了这个房间。那张桌子很棒。那些椅子看起来很棒。那是哪一种木头？这个沙发给人的感觉真棒。我喜欢这个材料。这个布料非常柔软而且光滑。
11-5称赞不同的房间。/你的厨房很现代化。你有比较多的架子和橱柜。它比我的好很多。你的卧室很温馨。你的衣橱很大。地毯又厚又豪华。客厅是我最喜爱的。它是这个房子最好的部分。谢谢你带我参观。
11-6让我工作。 /让我工作。给我一点事情做。如果你不让我帮忙，我会觉得有罪恶感。让我来摆餐具。盘子在哪里？你的餐具放在哪里？你做了饭。我来收拾桌子。我来洗碗盘。
11-7这个闻起来很香。/这个闻起来很香。味道闻起来太香了。它太好了，我舍不得吃。每一口都好吃。我从来没吃过更好的。这个真的是最好的。我对你表示敬意。我向主橱致意。怎么做的？
11-8多么可爱的小孩！/多么可爱的小孩！多么可爱的小天使！多么讨人喜欢的孩子！你的小孩多大了？几个月大？它是男孩还是女孩？嗨，小可爱。笑一个怎么样？我可不可以抱他？
11-9你的小孩很棒。/你的小孩很棒。他看起来象你。他看起来非常聪明。他很有礼貌。以他的年龄来说，他的举止很成熟。你把他教得很好。小孩真麻烦。你的小孩变得很好。你一定是个好的父（母）亲。
11-10多么漂亮的狗！/多么漂亮的狗！多么好的同伴！它是公的还是母的？它的名字是什么？它是什么品种？它会不会表演任何把戏？过来吧，狗狗。不要害怕。我不会伤害你。
11-11我钦佩你。/你看看。你什么都有。你什么都有了。你的家很棒。你有很好的工作。你真的步步高升。我钦佩你。我羡慕你。我希望我是你。
11-12你很好客。 /你很好客。谢谢你的款待。谢谢你邀请我来。现在你要记得，要来我家玩。下一次轮到我了。我想要报答你亲切的招待。真是愉快。我玩得很愉快。我会再见到你。 |
