14.表示肯定和不肯定 Expressing certainty and uncertainty

a.I’m sure.

I’m sure (that) …

b.I’m not sure.

I’m not sure whether/if…

c.Maybe/Perhaps

15.喜好和厌恶 Likes and dislikes

a.I like/love… (very much).

I like/love to…

b.I don’t like (to) …

I hate (to) …

16.谈论天气 Talking about the weather

a.What’s the weather like today?

How’s the weather in…?

b.It’s fine/cloudy/windy/rainy, etc.

It’s rather warm/cold/hot/etc. today, isn’t it?

17.购物 Shopping

a.What can I do for you?

May/Can I help you?

b.I want/I’d like…

How much is it?

That’s too much/expensive, I’m afraid.

That’s fine. I’ll take it.

Let me have…kilo/box, etc.

c.How many/much do you want?

What colour/size/kind do you want?

d.Do you have any other kind/size/colour,etc.?

18.问路和应答 Asking the way and responses

a.Excuse me. Where’s the men’s/ladies’ room?

Excuse me, can you tell me the way to…?

How can I get to…? I don’t know the way.

b.Go down this street.

Turn right/left at the first/second crossing.

It’s about …metres from here.