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Semester 3
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Semester 3
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Section 3

1.

  1. We'll start today's tour from here.
  2. I'm sure this walking tour will be interesting.
  3. To get to the airport, take line one.
  4. 在英式英文里薯条叫什么?
    1. What are fries called in British English?
  5. Will we cross that bridge?
  6. You need to change to the red line here.
  7. Should I take the blue line to get to the store?
  8. Today's tour was so cool! (informal).
  9. This is called the tube in London.
  10. Are round-trip tickets cheaper?
  11. 伦敦塔桥的故事特别有意思。
    1. The story of the Tower Bridge is so interesting.
  12. We can take the blue line, can't we?
  13. 你不应该在电梯里吃炸鱼和薯条。
    1. You shouldn't eat fried fish and fries in the lift.
    2. You shouldn't eat fish and chips in the lift.
    3. 这里有两个英文翻译,第二个“fish and chips”更地道,是英式英语的常用说法,与中文的“炸鱼和薯条”意思一致。“lift”是英式英语的“电梯”,与中文匹配。因此,第二个翻译更好。
  14. 坐伦敦眼差不多要三十英镑。
    1. It's about thirty pounds to ride on the London Eye.
  15. Emma loves traveling by air.
  16. Wow, there's a large crowd in that area.
  17. 我来伦敦是为了去看望我的朋友。
    1. The reason that I'm in London is to visit my friends.
  18. You can get a monthly pass at the ticket machine.
  19. Attention, no cigarettes on the subway.
  20. 我们会去广场吃晚饭。
    1. We'll go to the square for dinner.
  21. You shouldn't talk too loud, especially on the subway.
  22. Be careful, the platform is wet.
  23. 我每天晚餐都吃炸鱼和薯条。
    1. I have fish and chips for supper every day.
  24. Is this the final stop on line five?
  25. What are cookies called in British English?
  26. We'll cross that bridge by tram.
  27. The tour guide knows the details of tomorrow's tour.
  28. A walking tour sounds interesting.
  29. When will our plane take off?
  30. The bus tour is sixty pounds, including dinner.
  31. Cycling on the Tower Bridge sounds exciting.
  32. Most visitors are interested in the British Museum.
  33. We'll meet the tour guide in that square.
  34. We're really excited to go to the London Eye.
  35. How much is a two day pass?
  36. Why is there a crowd in front of Big Ben?
  37. 泰晤士河上的乘船游听起来很好玩!
    1. A boat tour on the River Thames sounds fun!
  38. Is there a lift in this tube station?
  39. When should we come back here?
  40. She's rich, so she always flies business class.
  41. Take a photo of the Tower Bride; it's so interesting.
  42. Are the museums here popular with adults?
  43. London is about sixty miles from Cambridge.
  44. Wow, I've never flown business class before.
  45. The history of the Tower Bridge is so interesting.
  46. I'm not sure when we'll come back.
  47. We're going to travel all over the United Kingdom!
  48. This is called a lift in the UK.
  49. What does the word lift mean?
  50. This is called the tube in British English.

2.

  1. What are these called in the UK?
  2. I'm going to eat supper before bed.
  3. In the US, people call this an elevator.
  4. In American English, people call these fries.
  5. What are you going to eat for supper?
  6. When do you usually eat supper?
  7. So, this is the ground floor, isn't it?
  8. Are we on the ground floor now?
  9. So, is this British English?
  10. Is this the ground floor?
  11. Are we going to ride on the London Eye?
    1. Are we going to go on the London Eye?
  12. Did you ask the tour guide the details of tomorrow's tour?
  13. Could you tell me the details of tomorrow's tour?
  14. What are you most interested in at the British Museum?
  15. My friend isn't interested in the British Museum.
  16. Are you interested in the British Museum?
  17. Let's meet in the square at 4 p.m.
  18. When they come back, we'll meet in the square.
  19. Visitors can cross this bridge here.
  20. I'm going to check the tires at the gas station.
    1. I'm going to check the tyres at the petrol station.
    2. "Tyre" is the UK spelling.
    3. "Petrol station" is the UK term.
  21. Anna told me that she wants to go with us.
  22. Tom told me that he wants to take a road trip.
    1. "Car journey" is used in the UK, "road trip" is widely understood and used, especially among younger people.
  23. Do you think that we should check the engine?
  24. Where is the exit sign?
  25. The GPS told us to take the next exit.
  26. I believe that you can get a map at the rest stop.
    1. I believe that you can get a map at the service station.
    2. "Service station" is the more common UK term for a place to stop on a motorway for fuel, food, and restrooms.
  27. I believe that we should take this exit.
  28. Have you seen the sign for the Grand Canyon?
  29. It says we can park here, can't we?
  30. It won't take long to stop at the gas station.
    1. It won't take long to stop at the petrol station.
  31. That's a sign for a gas station, isn't it?
  32. Can we get something to drink at the rest stop?
    1. Can we get something to drink at the service station?
  33. We're going to take a quick break at the rest stop.
    1. We're going to take a quick break at the service station.
  34. Wait for me, I'm getting some potato chips!
    1. Wait for me, I'm getting some crisps!
  35. This is a parking space, isn't it?
  36. Can you buy me a lemonade?
  37. I bought three bags of potato chips.
    1. I bought three bags of crisps.
  38. While you get gas, I'll get some potato chips.
    1. While you get petrol, I'll get some crisps.
  39. I'm tired, I need some coffee and sweets.
  40. Wait for me, I'm leaving now.
  41. We can get gas at the next gas station.
    1. We can get petrol at the next petrol station.
  42. The Grand Canyon is past the sign for the national park.
  43. I hope this isn't a one-way street!
  44. Take the exit after the sign for Las Vegas.
  45. You should follow this way for twenty miles.
    1. You should follow this road for twenty miles.
    2. Changed "way" to "road" because "road" is the more common and natural term in this context when giving driving directions. "Way" is more abstract.
  46. Does the sign say it's a one-way street.
  47. You can't turn left at this traffic light.
  48. You can easily get to the restaurant on foot.
  49. There's too much traffic on the highway.
    1. There's too much traffic on the motorway.
    2. "motorway" is the UK equivalent of "highway" or "freeway."
  50. It won't take long to get some snacks.

3.

  1. Follow the highway for a few more miles.
  2. Drive south for fifteen miles to get there.
  3. Take the exit to get there.
  4. They told us that they want to rent a car.
  5. Turn left after the sign for the Grand Canyon.
  6. Don't worry, Duo said that he can drive.
  7. I believe that the GPS is right.
  8. Where's my lemonade?
  9. The GPS says this is a one-way street.
  10. Ben told me that we could get gas here.
  11. We can get to the market on foot.
  12. Should I turn left or right after the traffic light?
  13. I didn't know that there was lemonade at the gas station.
  14. Why don't we take the highway?
  15. Is there a problem with the tire on the left?
  16. Can you get us some sweets at the rest stop?
  17. Thank you for the potato chips, Ben!
  18. It won't take long to get some fast food.
  19. Wait for me, I won't take long!
  20. As usual, Lisa was late.
  21. Don't miss the meeting, OK?
  22. I was late, so I missed the beginning of the meeting.
  23. As usual, there was too much traffic this morning.
  24. I'm late because my alarm clock is broken!
  25. By the way, the manager told us not to be late.
  26. By the way, he told us not to miss another meeting.
  27. The manager told us to fill out these forms.
  28. The beginning of this day isn't going very well.
  29. What happened to your alarm clock.
  30. Why did you miss the beginning of the meeting?
  31. Be here at noon, OK?
  32. The manager of the sales department needs this file.
  33. How long will it take to fill out these forms?
  34. She wanted me to add this information to the website.
  35. She wanted the secretary to call each salesperson.
  36. Who is the manager of the sales department?
  37. The manager wanted a salesperson to help him.
  38. She's the best salesperson that I've ever met!
  39. The sales department has an important job.
  40. Which job did you get from the boss?
  41. The sales department is preparing those files.
  42. How long does it usually take to finish this job?
  43. She wanted me to print these files.
  44. Our boss told us to send him the file.
  45. How long will it take to email each customer?
  46. You'll need a laptop for this job.
  47. Our boss gave each salesperson a different job.
  48. There was a strange noise on the subway.
  49. The subway here is never on time.
  50. 这不是我第一次坐地铁。
    1. This isn't the first time that I take a subway.
    2. It isn't my first time taking the subway.
    3. Natural sentence structure: The second option follows a more common sentence structure in English, where the possessive pronoun "my" is used before "first time." This structure is more natural and easier to understand for English speakers.
    4. Verb tense consistency: The second option uses the present participle "taking" to maintain tense consistency. The phrase "isn't my first time" implies a past action, and using the present participle "taking" aligns with that meaning.
    5. Clarity and conciseness: The second option is clear and concise in conveying the meaning that the speaker has experience riding the subway before. It avoids unnecessary words or complexities found in the first option.

4.

  1. Was there a delay for the train to Boston?
  2. How was your first time taking the subway in New York?
  3. We should get two round-trip tickets.
  4. Yes, we're excited to see the London Eye!
  5. It's about two miles from here to London.
  6. Can I get pounds at the ATM?
  7. It isn't my first time taking the subway.
  8. I can take line nine to the park, can't I?
  9. We're on the highway now.
    1. UK, "motorway"
  10. Our boss told us to be here at 8.
  11. The ticket machine on the left hand side is broken.
  12. 这个软件在我的电脑上不工作。
    1. This software doesn't work on my computer. (Present Simple)
      1. This sentence suggests a general statement about the software's compatibility with your computer. It implies that the software has never worked on your computer, and it is unlikely to work in the future either.
    2. This software isn't working on my computer. (Present Continuous)
      1. This sentence implies a temporary or current situation. It suggests that the software is not currently functioning properly on your computer, but it doesn't necessarily imply that it has never worked before. It leaves room for the possibility that the software might work in the future if the issue is resolved.
    3. In terms of which one is "better," it depends on the context and what you want to convey. If you want to express a general statement about the software's compatibility, the first sentence is more appropriate. If you want to emphasize the current situation and indicate that the software might work in the future, the second sentence is more suitable.
  13. We can get tickets from the ticket machine, can't we?
  14. 交通非常繁忙,所以我迟到了。
    1. There was too much traffic, so I'm late. (Present Simple)
      1. This sentence suggests that you are currently late as a result of the heavy traffic. It implies that your lateness is ongoing or continuing at the time of speaking.
    2. There was too much traffic, so I was late. (Past Simple)
      1. This sentence implies that you were late in the past due to the heavy traffic. It indicates that the lateness occurred at a specific point in the past.
    3. In terms of which one is "better," it depends on the context and the specific time frame you want to refer to. If you want to emphasize the current consequence of the traffic on your lateness, the first sentence is more suitable. If you want to describe the situation as a past event and focus on the lateness that occurred at a specific time in the past, the second sentence is more appropriate.
  15. My boss asked me to write a new computer program.
  16. What did the manager ask you to do?
  17. What did she want you to do?
  18. Single-sided or double-sided?
  19. Her secretary asked me to copy this form.
  20. How long will it take to copy fifty pages?
  21. Could I use this folder?
  22. Is that file double sided?
  23. How many pages do you need to print?
  24. What did your colleague ask you to do?
  25. She asked me to copy these documents.
  26. He told me to put each page in a different folder.
  27. These documents are single-sided.
  28. 办公室里有双面的打印机吗?
    1. Is there a double-sided printer at the office?
      1. This sentence suggests that you are asking whether there is a double-sided printer located specifically at the office. The use of "at" implies a more precise location.
    2. Is there a double-sided printer in the office?
      1. This sentence suggests that you are asking whether there is a double-sided printer located within the general confines of the office. The use of "in" implies a broader area or space.
    3. In terms of which one is "better," it depends on the specific context and what you want to emphasize. If you want to inquire about the presence of a double-sided printer in the immediate vicinity of the office, the first sentence is more suitable. If you are asking about the availability of a double-sided printer within the general workspace of the office, the second sentence is more appropriate.
  29. Does anyone know how to use this software?
  30. Anna knows how to use this software.
  31. Does she need us to print these documents?
  32. Do you need me to help you?
  33. It took him half an hour to download the software.
  34. You need a mouse and a keyboard.
  35. The mouse isn't working.
  36. 我估计,她需要把键盘打开。
    1. She needs to turn the keyboard on, I suppose.
    2. She needs to turn on the keyboard, I suppose.
  37. You can use the keyboard to take notes.
  38. We need to check their website, I suppose.
  39. It took me a few hours to download this.
  40. Does Tom need me to help him?
  41. To download it, you need to follow the directions.
  42. Remember to follow the directions.
  43. It'll take an hour to download this, I suppose.
  44. Lisa doesn't know how to use this type of mouse.
  45. You need to turn off the computer, I suppose.
  46. She needs to turn on the keyboard, I suppose.
  47. If you click here, you can paste the file.
  48. Did that work?
  49. Make sure you save that file, it's important.
  50. Move your mouse there, but don't click anything.

5.

  1. Oh, that works!
  2. Save this document on your laptop.
  3. Should I left-click or right-click?
  4. You need to copy and paste this file to your laptop.
  5. When you move the mouse, the screen will turn on.
  6. Move your mouse here.
  7. How do you copy and paste a file?
  8. Click the file once, and then click copy.
  9. Did you save the file on your laptop?
  10. Click the file twice, and it will download.
  11. The manager gave everyone a different job.
  12. It'll take an hour and a half to finish this job.
  13. Which page is it?
  14. I don't know how to copy and paste this file.
  15. Emma wanted me to help her.
  16. Be online at two thirty, OK?
  17. Don't forget to save your file.
  18. 你是这家公司最棒的销售员!
    1. You're the best salesperson in this company!
      • This implies that you are comparing the salesperson to all other salespeople within the company. It focuses on internal comparison.
    2. You're the best salesperson at this company!
      • This can have two slightly different meanings:
        1. It can mean the same as "in this company," focusing on internal comparison.
        2. It can also imply that you are the best salesperson associated with or working for the company, possibly even in a broader context (e.g., compared to salespeople at other companies).
  19. He missed the beginning of the meeting.
  20. Did you put the folder on my desk?
  21. Print all of these files, and then copy them.
  22. Could you print these on single-sided paper?
  23. You need a different type of mouse, I suppose.
  24. Left-click, and then the screen will turn on.
  25. Is that file double-sided?
  26. I need to use my keyboard.
  27. We should rent a car, shouldn't we?
  28. Do you want to go to the Grand Canyon?
  29. He said that the tires are fine.
    1. UK: "tyres"
  30. There's a parking space over there.
  31. Wow, gas is expensive here, isn't it?
  32. Do you think that I can bring my dog?
  33. There are restrooms at the rest stop.
  34. My cat said that she doesn't have a driver's license.
  35. Should we take a quick break?
  36. Does anyone know how to check the engine?
  37. Our hotel is past the gas station.
  38. He bought some lemonade and a bag of potato chips.
  39. Does the sign say it's a one way street?
  40. Next time, don't turn off your alarm clock, OK?
  41. It says that you can't park here.
  42. The mouse isn't working.
  43. The GPS told us to take the highway.
  44. It says that you can't stop here.
  45. 你应该沿着这条路走二十英里。
    1. You should follow this path for twenty miles.
      1. "Path" typically conveys the idea of a defined and marked trail or route.
    2. You should follow this way for twenty miles.
      1. While "way" can also be used to indicate a route or direction, it is generally a more general term and may not convey the same level of specificity as "path" in this context.
      2. Changed "path" to "road". "Road" is more appropriate for driving directions.
  46. The exit sign is on the right hand side.
  47. The manager told me to prepare the files.
  48. I can't find a parking space.
  49. Right-click, then click copy.
  50. Turn left at the traffic light.

6.

  1. I asked Anna to copy these files.
  2. We'll visit the Grand Canyon on foot.
  3. The sign says you cannot park here.
  4. 我们打算走高速公路吗?
    1. Will we take the highway?
    2. Are we going to take the highway?
    3. Both sentences ask about the future action of taking the highway and are interchangeable in most situations.
  5. 那样可以吗?
    1. Is that OK?
    2. Does that work?
  6. 把你的鼠标移到那里,然后点击那个文件。
    1. Move your mouse there, and then click that file.
    2. Move your mouse there, and then click on that file.
    3. "Click on" is slightly more formal, but both are commonly used.
  7. Emma said that she has a driver's license.
  8. Who broke the lamp?
  9. 把杯子放在柜子里。
    1. Put the cups in the cabinet.
  10. 你今天必须帮我们。
    1. You've got to help us today.
  11. 我们必须买一个新柜子。
    1. We've got to get a new cabinet.
  12. The lamp is broken, we've got to get a new one.
  13. Why have we got to fix that light?
  14. Mom, why have we got to clean the house today?
  15. We have got to clean the whole house!
  16. We have got to clean the floor, it's too dirty!
  17. Why do you want to paint these old cabinets brown?
  18. Why have we got to paint every room white?
  19. 我们不想自己清理地毯。
    1. We don't want to clean the carpet by ourselves.
  20. We'll clean the kitchen by ourselves.
  21. You've got to stay in another room while I clean the carpet.
  22. The carpet is dirty.
  23. We have got to clean the apartment by ourselves.
  24. Are we going to take the highway?
  25. There is a parking space over there.
  26. Let's put these new curtains in the living room.
  27. I'll clean the ceiling.
  28. He is too short, so he can't clean the ceiling.
  29. We'll clean our house before lunch.
  30. Turn off the lamp before you leave.
  31. Let's clean the ceiling before granny arrives.
  32. He'll clean his room before he cleans the kitchen.
  33. The floor is a bit dirty, isn't it?
  34. This table is still a bit dirty, isn't it?
  35. This curtain is a bit dirty, isn't it?
  36. She's got to put the books on the shelves.
  37. He's got to clean his room before tonight.
  38. He's got to clean the carpet before they arrive.
  39. Emma has got to put the toys in the cabinet.
  40. He has got to put all of the books on the shelf.
  41. Ben has got to wash the dishes before dinner.
  42. That pair of shorts on the carpet is mine.
    1. While "shorts" is plural, the phrase "a pair of shorts" is considered a singular unit. Think of it like "a pair of scissors" or "a pair of glasses." You wouldn't say "a pair of scissors are," you would say "a pair of scissors is."
    2. The word "pair" is the head noun, and it's singular. The "of shorts" part is a prepositional phrase modifying "pair." Therefore, "That pair of shorts on the carpet is mine" is grammatically correct.
  43. 我们明天会去玩滑板。
    1. We'll go skateboarding tomorrow.
  44. Dad, can I go skateboarding before dinner?
  45. Mom, the washing machine is broken!
  46. Put your dirty clothes in the washing machine.
  47. Put it in the washing machine before you go skateboarding.
  48. Mom told him to put his things here.
  49. My sister asked me to put her things there.
  50. Granny shouted at us because we were lazy.

7.

  1. Emma asked me to put her things here.
  2. The kids can clean the bathroom by themselves.
  3. Lisa and Tom can clean their rooms by themselves.
  4. Kids, you've got to fix the lamp by yourselves.
  5. Did you wash all of the dishes by yourselves?
  6. Why did Dad shout at you?
  7. Don't shout at me, I'll turn off the TV.
  8. 我们可以找一个保洁员。
    1. We can find a cleaner.
  9. Let me know if you need help.
  10. Let me know if the cleaner calls back.
  11. You can't lie on the couch all day.
  12. I've got to lie on the couch all day!
  13. I'll look after the kids, I don't mind.
  14. He's a cleaner, but he doesn't look after kids.
  15. Honey, I want to paint the ceiling pink.
  16. Honey, I think the washing machine is broken.
  17. I've got to get dressed before we leave.
  18. 亲爱的,在我们离开之前,孩子们必须穿戴整齐。
    1. Honey, the kids have got to get dressed before we leave.
  19. What have we got to do before the cleaner arrives?
  20. What have I got to do before my girlfriend comes?
  21. My cat lies on the couch all day!
  22. You've got to get dressed before the party starts.
  23. It's too foggy, I can't see the stars.
  24. There are so many beautiful plants along this path.
  25. The sun is behind the clouds.
  26. The moon is beautiful tonight, isn't it?
  27. We should walk along the river.
  28. The moon and the stars are so bright, aren't they?
  29. Can we walk along this path?
  30. This place has an amazing view.
  31. It's so foggy now.
  32. Look at the stars in the sky!
  33. This is such an amazing view!
  34. You shouldn't look at the sun.
  35. The view at the top of the mountain is fantastic.
  36. 雾太大了,我看不到星星。
    1. It's so foggy, I can't see the stars.
    2. It's too foggy, I can't see the stars.
  37. There's a snake on that path.
  38. 在这个森林里有很多不同种类的树。
    1. In this forest, there are many varieties of trees.
  39. She prefers to go hiking.
  40. The temperatures are very low during the winter.
  41. Can you hear that sound?
  42. 你在这里会看到各种各样的野生动物。
    1. You'll see a variety of wild animals here.
  43. You're going to the national park soon, aren't you?
  44. Is Duo going rock climbing, or not?
  45. Are they going to join us, or not?
  46. Do you like the sound that the bird is making?
  47. Sometimes there are low temperatures in the morning.
  48. The stars are beautiful, aren't they?
  49. Is she going hiking or not?
  50. Those are birds, aren't they?

8.

  1. 看这个景色!
    1. Look at this view!
  2. It's a rabbit, isn't it?
  3. The moon is so bright, isn't it?
  4. 你可以描述一下你看到的植物吗?
    1. Could you describe the plants you saw?
  5. If you're afraid of deep water, don't go swimming.
  6. 许多不同种类的猴子住在这个森林里。
    1. Many varieties of monkeys live in this forest.
  7. Is the bear around here?
  8. Those birds make beautiful sounds.
  9. You'll see many animals during the hike.
  10. Do you want to walk along this path or that path?
  11. Why don't they go swimming in the lake?
  12. During the hike, be careful of wild animals.
  13. Why is it so foggy in the forest?
  14. Don't go hiking by yourself.
  15. How much cereal is there in that box?
  16. 两克胡椒粉。
    1. Two grams of pepper.
  17. Do we need to make a shopping list?
  18. Could you get a bag of grapes at the grocery store?
  19. That boy is having a piece of cake right now.
  20. Two boxes of cereal.
  21. Do you like juice or soda?
  22. an onion and a carrot
  23. Candy is bad for your teeth.
  24. There are a few grocery stores near my apartment.
  25. Is there any grape juice in the fridge.
  26. This bag is heavy, it's forty kilograms!
  27. What are you going to make for dessert?
  28. Do those onions look fresh?
  29. I had too much honey and too many potatoes.
  30. How many apples are there?
  31. We have salt but we have no pepper.
  32. There are some mashed potatoes in the oven.
  33. Will we be having turkey on Thanksgiving?
  34. He doesn't like turkey, but he loves pumpkin pie!
  35. What time will you be arriving on Thursday?
  36. Granny will be making mashed potatoes tomorrow.
  37. Hey kids, granny is here.
  38. My daughter will be visiting me tomorrow, I can't wait!
  39. What's the best thing about Thanksgiving?
  40. Dinner will be ready soon, I can't wait!
  41. They always eat pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving.
  42. What time will granny be arriving on Saturday?
  43. What time will everyone be arriving at our house?
  44. 我们在感恩节会一起吃晚饭。
    1. We'll take dinner together on Thanksgiving.
      1. It suggests a planned or intentional gathering.
    2. We'll be having dinner together on Thanksgiving.
      1. It suggests a more continuous or ongoing action. It emphasizes the idea that the dinner will be happening during the Thanksgiving period.
    3. 'having dinner' is better
  45. What time will we be eating on Thanksgiving?
  46. We'll be having dinner together on Thanksgiving.
  47. Granny always makes amazing pumpkin pie.
  48. He loves grilled meat.
  49. What kind of grilled meat do you like?
  50. Do you like roast duck?

9.

  1. I love roast duck and grilled vegetables!
  2. I can't wait for the barbecue!
  3. Do you like this type of mooncake?
  4. We'll be having grilled pork and roast duck.
  5. Will you be having dinner at your place?
    1. This sentence uses the future progressive tense ("will be having") to indicate an ongoing action or activity in the future. It suggests that the person is asking about the possibility of having dinner at their place and implies that the event is planned or expected.
  6. Will you have dinner at your place?
    1. This sentence uses the simple future tense ("will have") to indicate a future action or event. It asks whether the person plans to have dinner at their own place without emphasizing the ongoing nature of the activity.
      In terms of which one is "better," it depends on the specific context and the level of emphasis or nuance you want to convey. If you want to emphasize the ongoing nature or the planned aspect of having dinner at their place, “will be having” is suitable. If you simply want to inquire about their dinner plans without focusing on the ongoing nature, sentence 2 would be a better choice.
  7. We'll be having a barbecue at our place!
  8. When is the Mid-Autumn Festival this year?
  9. The kids can't wait for the Mid-Autumn Festival!
  10. What do people do for the Mid-Autumn Festival?
  11. Let's have roast duck for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
  12. We'll be meeting at our place for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
  13. This is my favorite type of mooncake.
  14. What will the kids be doing on Halloween?
  15. Trick or treat!
  16. I don't like this kind of candy, do you want some?
    1. "This kind of" is slightly more natural than "this type of" when referring to candy.
  17. Small children always look so cute on Halloween.
  18. I can't wait to go to the Halloween party.
  19. We can't wait to go home!
  20. The kids get lots of candy on Halloween.
  21. What will he be wearing on Halloween?
  22. The kids can't wait to eat candy.
  23. Kids can trick or treat on Halloween.
  24. Small children often wear makeup on Halloween.
  25. I want to trick or treat, but I'm too old.
  26. Halloween is for small children.
  27. Have you been to Thailand?
  28. I'll be out of the country next week.
  29. Will you be out of the country next month?
  30. He'll take an extra two days off next week.
  31. Did you take any extra days off?
  32. In China, the National Day is October first.
  33. We'll be out of the country on the National Day.
  34. He might go to Japan, but if not, he'll be home.
  35. I might be busy, but if not, I'll take two days off.
  36. I'll be sending you a postcard when I'm in Korea.
  37. She'll be sending me a postcard when she's in Thailand.
  38. We might go to Thailand, but if not, we'll stay home.
  39. We're thinking of going to the UK for the holiday.
  40. 你在考虑假期去非洲旅行吗?
    1. Are you thinking of traveling to Africa for the holiday?
  41. I'm thinking of staying in Japan for an extra day.
  42. What are your plans for the National Day holiday?
  43. Halloween is coming!
  44. Thanksgiving is coming!
  45. Dinner is almost ready!
  46. Is the ham almost ready, or not?
  47. Will we be having many guests?
  48. We'll be having a few guests for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
  49. All of the guests are here, let's eat!
  50. This is how you make mooncakes.

10.

  1. This is how you make roast duck.
  2. Who will be preparing the turkey?
  3. Dad will be preparing the ham in the kitchen.
  4. For dinner, we'll be serving roast duck!
  5. For dinner, we'll be serving ham and turkey.
  6. Is the ham almost ready or not?
  7. People often travel during the National Day holiday.
  8. The best thing about Halloween is the candy!
  9. When kids trick or treat, people give them candy.
  10. We'll be preparing mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
  11. Lisa has six days off for the National Day holiday.
  12. People always have mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
  13. He'll be sending me a postcard when he's in Japan.
  14. We can't wait for the Mid-Autumn Festival!
  15. What do small children wear on Halloween?
  16. What time will we be having dinner tomorrow?
  17. Yes, we always have turkey on Thanksgiving!
  18. I might go to Korea, but if not, I'll go to Japan.
  19. Are the mashed potatoes almost ready?
  20. We'll probably go to Thailand for the National Day.
  21. 孩子们等不急要吃糖果了。
    1. The kids can't wait for having candy.
      1. It is grammatically correct, but it sounds slightly less natural. The use of "for having" is less commonly used when talking about the desire to consume food or candy. "To eat" is a more idiomatic and commonly used phrase in this context.
    2. The kids can't wait to eat candy.
      1. The phrase "can't wait" implies a strong desire or excitement for something. In this context, the kids are eager to eat candy. The verb "eat" is a more natural and commonly used verb to describe the action of consuming candy.
  22. 我等不急假期了!
    1. I can't wait for the holiday!
  23. I saw a baby snake around here yesterday.
  24. 奶奶会在感恩节看望我们!
    1. Granny will be visiting us at Thanksgiving!
      1. It suggests that Granny will be visiting during the time period of Thanksgiving. It implies that Thanksgiving is a larger event or gathering, and Granny will be joining during that time.
    2. Granny will be visiting us on Thanksgiving!
      1. It specifically emphasizes that Granny's visit will happen on the actual day of Thanksgiving.
  25. She'll be out of the country during the holiday.
  26. Great! I'll buy this one.
  27. This wool scarf might look nice on my husband.
  28. This leather chair comes in brown and black.
  29. This bookshelf might look nice in my office.
  30. Anna wants this leather couch very badly.
  31. Which necklace, the gold one or the silver one?
  32. 我可以试穿羊毛的那件吗?
    1. Can I try on the wool one?
  33. I don't usually wear caps, but I like this one.
  34. Which leather bag, the black one or the brown one?
  35. This leather jacket might look nice on you, Duo.
  36. Does this wool scarf come in green?
  37. This cap might look nice on my dog.
  38. Why do you want this plastic chair so badly?
  39. Let's call the front desk.
  40. She's failed the geography exam twice.
  41. Are you pleased with your grade?
  42. Our staff will always be available.
    1. Our staff will be always available. (correct, but a bit less natural).
  43. Have you taken the geography exam yet?
  44. Most of the jewelry is on sale.
  45. My dad has blond hair and light green eyes.
  46. Which exercise is more difficult?
  47. Is this a wool coat?
  48. Great! I’ll buy this one.
  49. Can I try on the wool one?
  50. Can you show me the silver one?
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