—Fine, (Very well, Not bad,) thank you. And you?
—Just so so. I have a headache.
—Not too well, I’m afraid.
4)How’s Bob?
How’s the family?
How’s everybody at the office?
(2)Expressing surprise and pleasure in seeing someone
1)Hello, Jack. Haven’t seen you for a long time (ages) ! How’s everything going?
2)Oh, hello, Wang. I’m so glad to see you. How’re you doing?
3)Hi, John! Nice to meet you here. How are you getting on? (How are things with you?)
2.分手时的对话
(1)Announcing that you must be leaving
1)Well, I must be off. Good-bye.
—Good-bye.
2)I’m afraid I’ve got to be going now. So long!
—So long!
3)Well, I’ve got to be running along. Cheerio!
—Cheerio!
4)Sorry, I’ll have to be going. It’s getting very late. Good night.
—Good night.
5)Mr. Smith. Thank you for a pleasant evening. I must be going now. See you tomorrow.
—It was nice to have you, Mr. Chang. Good night.
(2)When taking one’s leave
1)We’ll be sorry to see you go.
It’s a pity you’re leaving so soon.
2)I hope you’ve enjoyed your stay in China.
—I certainly have. I shall never forget my visit to your wonderful country.
3)Thank you for everything you’ve done for me during my stay here.
—You’re welcome.
4)I wish you a pleasant journey.
—Thank you.
3.相互介绍时的对话
(1)Introducing yourself
1)May I introduce myself ? I’m Chang Lan.
2)How do you do? My name is Chang Lan.
3)Mr. Jones, I believe? My name is Chang Lan.
4)Hi, My name is…
(2)Introducing somebody else
1)Mr. Smith, this is Mr. Wang.
2)May I introduce you to Mr. Wang, head of the Friendship Delegation?
3)Mr. Johnson, allow me to introduce you to Mr. Wang. Jack, I'd like you to meet my Chinese friend, Wang.
(3)Exchange of formalities
1)How do you do?
—How do you do?
2)(I’m) glad to meet you.
—(I’m) glad to meet you, too.
3)(I’m) delighted to know you, Mr. Smith.
—(I’m) equally delighted to meet you.
4)(I’m) very pleased to meet you.
—The pleasure is mine.
5)(It’s) nice to meet you.
—Same here.
4.感谢与回答
(1)Thank you (very much)
1)Thanks (a lot) .
2)It’s very kind (thoughtful) of you !
3)How kind (thoughtful) of you!
4)(I’m very) much obliged (to you) .
5)Thank you anyway (all the same) .
(2)Giving answers
1)Don’t mention it.
2)Not at all.
3)You’re welcome.
4)Sure thing.
5)I’m very glad to have been of help to you.
6)I’m so glad you like it.
