Hi, Ellen. That outfit looks terrific!

　　嗨，愛倫。這身外套真棒。

　　Thanks, Jim. I didn’t think guys paid attention to stuff like that.

　　謝謝，吉姆。我不知道男孩子也會注意這類事情。

　　No, we just don’t usually admit it!

　　不是不注意，只不過通常不承認罷了。

　　Well, thanks for the compliment anyway!

　　不管怎麼樣，謝謝你的誇獎。

A: That girl looks very attractive, doesn’t she?

B: do you think so? I don’t like girls who look like that. I like girls who aren’t too slim. If you like her, go and talk to her.

A: I’d like to, but there’s her boyfriend. He’s very broad-shouldered.

B: he’s huge! He must go to the gym to have a well-built body like that.

A: do you prefer tall girls or short ones?

B: I don’t mind, but I like girls with long hair.

A: we have different tastes. I like girls with short hair. I like tall girls- probably because I’m so tall myself.

B: have you ever dated a girl taller than you?

A: no, never. I don’t think I’ve ever met a girl taller than me! Have you gained weight recently?

B: yes, I have. Perhaps I should go to the gym, like that girl’s boyfriend.

A: I ‘m getting a bit plump myself. Perhaps I’ll go with you.

Intermediate

A: let’s play a little game. I’ll describe someone and you try and guess who it is.

B: ok. I’m really bored at the moment.

A: ok. This man is tall and slim. He’s got blue eyes and curly brown hair.

B: does he have a moustache or a beard?

A: good question. Yes, he has a moustache, but no beard.

B: sounds like mike, is it?

A: yes, it is. You describe someone we both know.

B: right. She’s not very tall and she’s quite plump. She’s got blonder hair, but I don’t know what color her eyes are.

A: is she attractive? I don’t think I know anyone like that.

B: I like slim girls, so I doubt I would find a plump girl attractive. You’ll have to give me some more information.

A: she’s got tiny feet and wears really unfashionable shoes. In fact, she wears unfashionable clothes too.

B: this doesn’t sound like anyone I know. I give up. Teel me who she is.

A; she’s your mother!

B: how embarrassing! I don’t even recognize a description of my own mother! How important do you think appearance is ?

A: I think that unfortunately it’s more important than a person’s character. Advertising and stuff tells us that we have to be attractive. I think it’s wrong, but that’s the way the world is now.

A: I’m afraid you’re right. I chose my girlfriend because she has a wonderful personality.

B: well, you certainly didn’t choose her because of her looks! Hey, I was joking! Don’t hit me!