情景交際-跨國婚姻
S: Why? Did Tom pop the question?
N: Not yet. But I wonder if I can get my parents’ consent.
S: Let me guess, your parents want you to marry a Chinese man, right?
N: You are right. It is giving me a real headache. I feel like I’m between a rock and a hard place.
S: I used to have the same problem when I was with my ex.
N: Oh, how did you deal with it?
S: I just let it go and continued dating with my Korean boyfriend. But finally we broke up.
N: Oh, it’s a pity. What was the matter?
S: Simple. We had personality clashes and there were too many cultural differences.
N: Like what?
S: He hoped to live in the Korean way and asked me to give up working and stay at home to take care of the family.
N: Oh, I see. In their culture women should put family first.
S: Yes, he said it would be batter for me and for the whole family. But I simply can not quit working.
N: So that's why it’s hard to have a happy marriage with a foreigner.
S: Not really. There are many successful mixed marriage around us.
情景交際-網路情緣
A: Thanks. This is my power suit. I have a dinner date tonight.
L: How did you meet each other?
A: She's a friend of Amy. We met at Amy's birthday party.
L: Is this your first date?
A: Yes. I hope it pans out. Cross your fingers, Lily.
L: Sure it will. Oh, no, it's seven fifteen already. I'm going to be late for my date.
A: Oh…so you buried the hatchet with Steven?
L: Absolutely not! He's a cheater. I will never talk to him again. I'm over with him. He's history!
A: Then who will you meet tonight?
L: A guy I met on the internet three month ago.
A: Really? Are you sure this is a good idea?
L: Please don't be so fussy! I didn't just meet him yesterday.
A: I know, but remember to meet in a public place and don't give out your personal information.
情景交際-讓我們重溫蜜月旅行吧
Monica: Yes. How about going out and enjoying the sunshine on the grass?
J: Great, let's go!
M: hey, darling, I think I might have a little heatstroke from being in the sun all day. I was so relaxed. It felt as if I were in another world.
J: Exactly. You know, the sunshine and wind remind me of our honeymoon. You remember? The island, the sound of the waves, the salty sea air and the sunshine...
M: Yes, it was wonderful but it's already been a year. How time flies!
J: Why not go again to celebrate out one-year anniversary? We can go to the same beach, stay in the same hotel and enjoy a dinner in the same restaurant.
M: Are you kidding? Can you afford it? Do you think we can get a room on such short notice?
J: Never mind that, I'll take care of it. Are you available next week?
M: Yeah, I think so.
J: Ok. I'll make the arrangements. It will be great.
M: Wonderful! I'll start packing our suitcases.
情景交際-中國式離婚
D: Everything's great. And you?
M: Same here. Have you seen any new films recently?
D: No, I haven't had a chance to. But I've been watching a Chinese TV series called "Chinese-Style Divorce."
M: Oh, really? I saw it two years ago. It's worth seeing and it's thought-provoking.
D: Yeah. I found it is so close to our life.
M: It reflects some of our difficulties in this ever-changing world.
D: You said it. You know, the porce rate has been on the rise in recent years.
M: Well, it's said that a lot of young people favor getting married quickly which tend end quickly too.
D: I know a couple who porced a week after getting married.
M: Oh, that's too short-lived.
D: That's true. It's said the short-lived marriage is typical of the "post-80s" generation.
M: I can't agree more. The "only-child" generation in China tends to know little about marriage.
D: Definitely. They don't take relationships and marriages very seriously.
M: In their mind, love is nothing but passion and marriage is over once the passion is gone.
D: I think, as the saying goes "haste makes waste", it is the same thing with marriage.
情景交際-我可以請你跳舞嗎?
I: It's very nice. I haven't heard live music in a while. This is fun.
L: Well, then, may I invite you for the next dance?
I: Of course. But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer…
L: Don't worry. I'm not much of a dancer myself.
I: You're dancing so well.
L: You dance beautifully too.
I: When did you learn to dance?
L: In college. But I don't dance very often. What's your favourite dance?
I: It's hard to say. It depends. But I love the waltz.
L: How about tango?
I: Oh, I like it. It's such a beautiful dance, but I can't do it well. What about you?
L: Tango is my favorite. Anything but hip-hop or the foxtort.(the music has stopped)
I: Thank you for the dance.
L: My pleasure. Let's go and have a drink.
I: Ok.
情景交際-房間預訂
S: Oh, yes. I want to check whether you still have any vacancies. I need three single rooms for next Monday.
R: Ok. There're vacancies. Since the peak season is coming, it's advisable to book soon. Would you like to make a reservation now?
S: Yes, please. Do you take credit cards?
R: Yes, we accpet all major credit cards.
S: And how about Internet access?
R: There's free Internet access in the lobby.
S: Is it available in the rooms?
R: Unfortunately not.
S: That's OK. Is breakfast included?
R: Yes, breakfast is included and parking is available.
S: Fantastic. Thank you very much.
R: You're welcome. And we have 24 hour reception. Please don't hesitate to call anytime if you have any further questions.
