Housewarming Party 乔迁派对

Dialog

  • A: Hey guys, glad you could make it! Come on in!
  • B: Thanks for inviting us! Wow, I love your new place, it’s gorgeus!
  • A: Thanks. I moved in last week. I’m still setting up the living room.
  • B: I love the layout. The view is great too!
  • A: Thanks. I was lucky to find this place. Come on, I’ll show you around.
  • B: Oh, here, before I forget, I brought you a housewarming gift.
  • A: Wine! Thank you. You shouldn’t have.
  • B: Oh, it’s my pleasure. Should I put it on the table?
  • A: Sure. After that, come with me. I want you to meet my new neighbors.
  • B: Sure, I’d love to.

Phrases

  • Come on in!
  • Setting up
  • show you around
  • housewarming gift

Opening a bank account

Words

  • teller
  • balance
  • checking account借记账号 & saving account存储账号

checking account: day to day banking. use every day

  • interest 利息
  • fees
  • doable 可行的
  • deposit v.存款 + deposit some money
  • wage

Dialog

  • A: Hi there, how can I help you today?
  • B: Hi, I’d like to open a personal bank account.
  • A: OK, are you looking to set up a checking account, savings acount or both?
  • B: Hmm. What’s the difference?
  • A: Checking is for day-to-day banking and savings help you earn interest.
  • B:Alright, I’ll get both. Are there any monthly fee?
  • A: Our basic account is just $12 a month. But if your balance is over $1500, it’s free.
  • B: Ok, that’s totally doable, I’ll go with that.
  • A: Great, how much would you to deposit today? The minimum is $25.
  • B: I’ll put $2000 into checking and $1000 into savings.
  • A: Excellent! Now all I need is you ID and some personal information.

Phrases

  • go with that == choose that

Overdue bills

Sentences

  • The baby is overdue.
  • You are overdue for something.

Words&Phrases

  • get on top of == get in control of
  • shark
  • loan
  • pay off
  • ten out of ten //10总分得10分
  • borrow from the bank
  • utility
  • past due & overdue
  • cut off
  • budgets a little == plan spending
  • get off light == punishment was really not all that terrible.

Dialog

Calling the landlord

Phrases

  • drop by 顺道拜访
  • broke down
  • have issues

Dialog

  • A:Hi Bob. It’s Kelly, do you have a moment?
  • B:Of cource Kelly, what can I do for you?
  • A:Well, I’m having a few issues at my apartment.
  • B:Oh, is the wifi going in and out again?
  • A:No, the connection is ok. but the water heater is broken, so only cold water comes out.
  • B:Oh, are you home tomorrow? I can drop by and have a look.
  • A:Sure, could you also look at the washing machine? it broke down and won’t turn on.
  • B:Hmm… was there anything stuck in the machine?
  • A:No, I think it’s just old. would it be possible to have it repaired by Friday?
  • B:Well, I can’t make any promises, but I’ll try my best.