第十一拿手好戏：如何提出问题，获得更多的信息及回答技巧


一、 如何提出问题
1. I was wondering if you could help me. I'd like to know…
2. I wonder if you could tell me…
3. This may sound like a dumb question, but I'd like to know…
4. Excuse me, do you know…
5. I hope you don't mind my asking, but I'd like to know…
6. Would you mind (very much) telling me…
7. Excuse me, but could I ask you a quick question?
8. Do you happen to know … (你是否碰巧知道…)
二、 回答技巧：如何拖延
1. Well, let me see…
2. Oh, let me think for a minute…
3. I'm not sure; I'll have to check…
4. That's a very interesting question.
三、 回答技巧：如何拒绝
1. I'm not really sure.
2. I can't answer that one.
3. I'm sorry, I really don't know.
4. I've got no idea.
5. I'd like to help you, but…
6. That's something I'd rather not talk about just now.
7. Ask me another question. (别问我这个。)
四、 如何获得更多的信息
1. Could you tell me some more about …
2. Would you mind telling me more about …
3. I'd like to know more about…
4. Something else I was wondering about was …
5. Something else I'd like to know is …
6. Sorry, that's not really what I mean, What I'd like to know is…
7. Sorry to keep after you, but could you tell me…
8. Sorry, I don't quite understand why…
经典示范实战对话
A: Are you still doing your photography? (你还在搞摄影吗？)You're really good at that.
B: Yeah, that's the one thing I really enjoy.
A: This may sound like a dumb question, but can you get any good pictures on an automatic
〖自动相机〗?
B: No, no〖别这么说〗. Now, that's a very interesting question. Automatics are OK, except
special effect.
A: There's something else I was wondering about - like, should you do all your developing
〖自己冲印〗?
B: Oh, no! You don't have to develop your own. You can get better prints if you send them
out.
A: Could you tell me something more about it - like, if I was going to do the developing
myself, what kind of equipment would I need?
B: Oh, well, you'd need your enlarger〖放大机〗, and chemicals〖化学药品〗, and so on.

第十一拿手好戏：如何提出劝告和意见之精华


1. If you want my advice, I don't think you should go.
2. I suggest that you tear up the letter and start over again〖把信撕掉重新写过〗.
3. It's only a suggestion, and you can do what you please. (这只是个建议，你可按照你的意愿去
做。)
4. Let me give you a little fatherly〖慈父般的〗advice.
5. If you don't like it, I wish you would say so.
6. Please don't take offense. I only wanted to tell you what I think. (请别生气，我只是想告诉你
我的想法。)
7. In my opinion, the house isn't worth the price they're asking〖这房子不值他们要的价钱〗.
8. My feeling is that you ought to stay home tonight.
9. It's none of my business〖这不关我的事〗, but I think you ought to work harder.
10. In general, my reaction is favorable〖反应良好〗.
11. I've always tried not to interfere in your affairs. (我总是尽量不干涉你的事情。)
12. Thanks for the advice, but this is something I have to figure out myself. (谢谢你的意见/劝
告，但对这件事情我必须得自己考虑一下。)
13. He won't pay attention to anybody. You're just wasting your breath〖白费口舌〗.
★世界上最完美的对话之一
G: Jack, would you please read this letter of application I've just written? I'd like to have
your opinion.
J: I'd be glad to tell you what I think.
G: If you don't think it's any good, please say so. I really want to get this job.
J: It looks fine to me. But I have one suggestion.
G: Good! I'm interested in your advice.
J: If I were you I'd change the beginning. You should write about your education first.
G: Good idea, Jack. What do you think about the second part?
J: Now that you've asked me, I think it's too short. You should include much more
information about your work experience.
G: You're right. I'll change it. How do you feel about the last part of the letter?
J: Very good. But, unless I miss my guess, you should say something about your family,
too.
G: I agree. I appreciate your helping me, Jack. Do you think the end is all right?
J: Oh, yes, George. But personally I believe a business letter should end with "Very truly
yours", not "Sincerely".
G: I guess I'd better tear up the letter and start over again.
J: Oh, don't do that, George! Just make the few changes I suggested, and your letter will
be perfect!

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第十三拿手好戏：随手写出地道英语信件─生活和商务


Dear Allen,
[1] I just received your letter and I want to let you know my opinion of your plans for the
future. I hope you won't take offense, but will accept what I say here as some fatherly
advice.
[2] I was quite surprised when I read in your letter that you had decided not to finish your
studies at the university. I realize that Peter wants you to marry him this summer. But with
only one more year to go, you would be well advised to finish. A year is really a short time,
and later you will be glad you postponed getting married.
[3] As you know, my reaction to Peter was extremely favorable when I met him. He's an
exceptionally fine young man and should be a good husband. But I suggest you complete
your education first.
[4] You are twenty-one, a grown-up young lady old enough to make up your own mind.
This is something you'll have to work out yourself. As your uncle, I have always tried not to
interfere in your affairs and I don't intend to begin now. But, my dear niece, please do
consider my words very carefully before you decide. Whatever you do, though, Allen, you
know I only want one thing for you, and that is your happiness.
Affectionately, Uncle John
★ well-advised /ill-advised =wise /unwise:明智的/不明智
例: You would be well-advised to stay at home today.
◆ ◆Dear Mr. Lee:
[1] Please accept my apology for not meeting you for lunch Tuesday. I had the appointment
written on my calendar and was looking forward to the occasion, but somehow I got my
days mixed up〖搞混〗and didn't realize the mistake until now. Please forgive me. I'll call you
on Friday to see if we can reschedule〖重新安排〗our luncheon meeting at your convenience
〖在你方便的时候〗.
[2] I'm eager to hear about the proposed Stone Project in more detail.
◆ ◆Dear Mr. Billet:
[1] Thank you for reminding us that you will be in town next Wednesday and would like to
discuss your printing services with Ms. Smith.
[2] As Ms. Smith has indicated〖暗示；表示〗on several previous occasions, we are very
pleased with our present arrangements for printing and definitely will not be considering and
other services in the foreseeable〖可预见的；可预知的〗future. Therefore, Ms. Smith has
asked me to tell you that a meeting would not be helpful at this time.
[3] We appreciate your interest in our firm, however, and thank you for writing.
〖富有处世技巧的商业信件：留有后路的拒绝〗


下面是一封商业交往中最常见的"询价信"(Letters of Inquiry):


◆ ◆Dear Sirs,
[1] We have seen your advertisement in Chinese Arts and Crafts〖手工艺〗and are
interested in Chinese Folding Fans〖中国折扇〗.
[2] Will you please send us your catalogue〖商品目录〗and full details of your export prices
and terms of payment〖付款条件〗, together with any samples you can let us have?
[3] If your prices are competitive〖有竞争力；便宜〗, we believe we can place regular orders
〖长期订货〗with you.
[4] We look forward to receiving your reply.

第十四拿手好戏：英语学习王牌论调精选十段


1. Learning any language takes a lot of effort. But don't give up. (学习任何语言都需要花费很多
努力，但不要放弃。)
2. Relax! Be patient and enjoy yourself. Learning foreign languages should be fun. (放松点！
要有耐心，并让自己快乐！学习外语应该是乐趣无穷的。)
3. Rome wasn't built in a day. Work harder and practice more. Your hardworking will be
rewarded by God one day. God is equal to everyone! (冰冻三尺非一日之寒。更加努力地学习，更
加勤奋地操练，你所付出的一切将得到上帝的报答，上帝是公平的。)
4. Use a dictionary and grammar guide constantly. Keep a small English dictionary with you
at all time. When you see a new word, look it up. Think about the word - use it, in your
mind, in a sentence. (经常使用字典和语法指南。随身携带一本小英文字典，当你看到一个新字时就去查
阅它，想想这个字，然后去用它，在你的心中，在一个句子里。)
5. Try to think in English whenever possible. When you see something, think of the English
word for it; then think about the word in a sentence.
6. Practice tenses as much as possible. When you learn a new verb, learn its various forms.
7. The way to learn a language is to practice speaking it as often as possible. (学习一门语言的
方法就是要尽量多地练习说。)
8. Chairman Mao said it is necessary to drill as much as possible, and the more you apply it
in real situations, the more natural it will become. (毛主席说，反复操练是非常必要的，你越多地将
所学到的东西运用到实际生活中，它们就越自然。)
9. I would also like to learn more about the culture behind the language. When you
understand the cultural background〖文化背景〗, you can better〖更好地〗use the language.
(我想学习和了解更多的关于语言背后文化的知识，当你理解了文化背景，你就能更好地运用语言。)
10. What is language for? Some people seem to think it's for practicing grammar rules and
learning lists of words - the longer the words the better. That's wrong. Language is for the
exchange of ideas, for communication. (语言到底是用来干什么的？一些人认为它是用来操练语法规
则和学习一大堆单词--而且单词越长越好，这个想法是错误的。语言是用来交换思想，进行交流的。)

第十五拿手好戏：求职面试时的"甜言蜜语"


1. What is important to you in a job?
Challenge, the feeling of accomplishment, and knowing that you have made a contribution.
2. Why do you want to work for this organization?
Its reputation, the opportunities it offers, and the working conditions.
3. Why should we employ you? (我们为什么要雇佣你？)
My academic preparation, job skills, and enthusiasm about working for the firm.
4. If we hire you, how long will you stay with us? (你打算跟我们工作多久？)
As long as my position here allows me to learn and to advance at a pace consistent with my
abilities〖职务随能力增长而相应提高〗.
5. What are your greatest strengths〖最大优点〗?
I can see what needs to be done and do it.
I'm willing to make decisions. (能当机立断。)
I work well with others. (我和他人容易共事。)
I can organize my time efficiently.
6. What are your greatest weaknesses〖最大缺点〗?
I tend to drive myself too hard. (我有时对自己要求过于严格。)
I expect others to perform beyond their capacities. (我对别人的能力期望过高。)
I like to see a job done quickly. (我喜欢速战速决。)
●求职面试者的误区●
1. Has a poor personal appearance. (衣着形象不佳。)
2. Is unable to express self clearly; has poor voice, diction〖措辞〗, and grammar.
3. Lacks knowledge or experience.
4. Is not prepared for interview. (对面试无准备。)
5. Has no real interest in job.
6. Lacks planning for career; has no purpose or goals. (对自己的事业没有安排；没有目标和理
想。)
7. Lacks enthusiasm; passive and indifferent.
8. Lacks confidence and poise〖沉着；自信〗; is nervous and ill at ease〖心神不宁〗.
9. Shows insufficient evidence of achievement.
10. Overemphasizes money; is interested only in the best dollar offer. (只对最佳报酬感兴趣。)
11. Has poor scholastic record; just got by.
12. Is unwilling to start at the bottom; expects too much too soon. (不愿从基层干起；要求太
多。)
13. Make excuses.
14. Lacks tact〖圆滑；机敏〗.
15. Lacks maturity.
16. Lacks courtesy; is ill mannered.
17. Condemns past employers. (谴责以前的雇主/老板。)
18. Lacks social skills. (缺乏社交能力。)
19. Shows marked dislike for schoolwork. (讨厌功课。)
20. Lacks vitality〖活力；生命力〗.
21. Fails to look interviewer in the eye〖不敢正视〗.
22. Has limp, weak handshake. (握手时软弱无力。)

第十六拿手好戏：谚语精选-充满智慧之言谈


1. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
2. Great minds think alike.
3. No news is good news. (没消息就是好消息。)
4. One picture is worth a thousand words. (百闻不如一见。)
5. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. (不入虎穴，焉得虎子。)
6. Life is full of ups and downs. (生活充满起伏。)
7. It's no use crying over spilt milk.
What's done cannot be undone. (覆水难收。)
8. The grass is greener on the other side of the fence. (隔岸风景好，邻家芳草绿。)
9. Hunger is the best sauce. (饥饿是最好的调味品。)
10. Better late than never. (迟做总比不做好。)
11. God helps those who help themselves. (天助自助者。)
12. Love me, love my dog. (爱屋及乌)
13. Don't count your chickens before they hatch. (小鸡孵出之后才算数)
14. He bites off more than he can chew. (贪多嚼不烂)
15. Everyone has a skeleton in his closet. (人人都有不可告人之事。)
16. To teach a fish how to swim. (班门弄斧)
17. Rome wasn't built in a day. (伟业非一日建成。)
18. Like father, like son. (有其父，必有其子。)
19. Well begun, half done. (好的开始，成功了一半。)
20. Every cloud has a silver lining. (否极泰来)
21. Look before you leap. (三思而后行)
22. Birds of a feather flock together. (物以类聚)
23. A little knowledge is dangerous. (一知半解最危险。)
24. Clothes make the man. (人要衣装，佛要金装。)
25. A good medicine tastes bitter. (良药苦口)
26. History repeats itself. (历史会重演。)
27. Strike while the iron is hot. (趁热打铁)
28. As poor as a church mouse. (穷得一文不名。)
29. Where there's smoke, there's fire. (无风不起浪；事出必有因。)
30. Where there is a will, there is a way.
31. A journey of a thousand miles begins wit a single step. (千里之行，始于足下。)
32. A rolling stone gathers no moss. (滚石不生苔；转业不聚财；流水不腐，户枢不蠹。现在美国人
常用来表示一个人常活动就能保持活泼。)
33. Many hands make light work. (人多好做事。)
34. Time heals all wounds. (时间会治疗一切创伤。)
35. One is as old as one's heart. (心多老，人多老。)
36. No sweet without sweat. (不流汗就没有幸福。)

第十七拿手好戏：文化经济交流使者


●筷子的故事-中国人的自豪●
[1] Having their origins〖起源〗 in China, chopsticks are used in many Asian countries. The
first chopsticks were made from bone and jade. In the Spring and Autumn period〖春秋时
代〗, copper and iron chopsticks came into being〖产生〗.
[2] In ancient times the rich used jade or gold chopsticks to display their wealth. Many kings
and emperors used silver chopsticks to see if their food was poisoned〖在…里放毒〗.
[3] Chopsticks are traditionally〖传统上〗placed in bride's dowries〖新娘的嫁妆〗,
for "Chopsticks" in Chinese is pronounced "kuaizi", which sounds like "soon to get a son."
[4] Many foreign friends used chopsticks when they visited China. Nixon also used
chopsticks at the welcoming banquet〖欢迎宴会〗in his honor〖为对…表示敬意〗. As soon as
he left his table, a foreign diplomat〖外交人员〗grabbed〖抓取〗his chopsticks as historic〖有
历史性的〗souvenir〖纪念品〗.
探讨中美贸易摩擦的对策
Today trade imbalance〖贸易失衡〗between the United States and our country is becoming
worse〖日益恶化〗. We cannot leave this problem unattended〖置之不理〗, because the make
a couple of proposals 〖提出若干建议〗to improve the whole situation.
First, we need to do more public relations activities〖公关活动〗to promote understanding,
because some of their criticisms are based on misconceptions〖误解〗about our country.
We have to communicate with them more by sending lobbyists〖游说人员〗, producing more
movies, publishing books, and so on.
Second, we have to make an effort to encourage American companies to do business in our
country. We should revise our projectionist practices in trade〖贸易保护主义〗, and promote
free trade and competition.
At any rate〖总而言之〗, our country and the United States need each other, and we have
to maintain〖保持；维持；继续〗communication to understand each other.

第十八拿手好戏：疯狂演讲专家真正超越自我


Well, I almost had a heart attack〖心脏病发作；心脏麻痹〗a few moments ago, when I was
asked to speak in English. I guess I didn't have one, fortunately, because I am still standing
here firmly on my feet〖仍好端端地站在这里〗.
From childhood, I have been a poor student of foreign languages〖从小我的外语就不好〗.
Throughout my education〖学生时代〗, I have been exposed to〖接触〗languages such as
English, Spanish, and French, but I flunked all these classes. But through my experience in
business at home and abroad〖国内外〗I have learned the most important language by
meeting a wide range of people from different cultures. It's the language of human
relationship that is based on trust, openness, and under standing〖这就是基于信任、开放和理
解的人际关系的语言〗. This universal language〖这种世界性的语言〗has always brought people
of different cultures close together〖将不同文化的人们紧密地结合在一起〗. And I believe it is
through this language of human relationship that our company has grown into what it is
today〖达到它今日的成长/发展到今日的规模〗.
I want to thank you for giving me an opportunity to speak to you. And next time, please
ask me in advance to make a speech. (我要感谢大家给我一个机会向各位讲话/和各位交流。不过，
下一次请事先通知我一声要作演讲喔/下一次可别再给我来个突然袭击喔！)
1. be exposed to: 暴露；(比喻)遇到；接触
2. flunk: 失败；(使)不及格
l She flunked her English examination.
l The teacher flunked him in geography. (老师给他的地理打不及格。)
下面是一段非常实用的"表示谦虚"的开场白：
It is generally believed that Chinese are poor public speakers, especially when it comes to
speaking in English, and fortunately or unfortunately, I am no exception to that rule.
一般人认为中国人是不擅长公众演讲，特别是要用英文来演说。不知是有幸还是不幸，对于这项通则我也

真的很不错～！学习中～！