Should I turn left or right after the traffic light?
I didn't know that there was lemonade at the gas station.
Why don't we take the highway?
Is there a problem with the tire on the left?
Can you get us some sweets at the rest stop?
Thank you for the potato chips, Ben!
It won't take long to get some fast food.
Wait for me, I won't take long!
As usual, Lisa was late.
Don't miss the meeting, OK?
I was late, so I missed the beginning of the meeting.
As usual, there was too much traffic this morning.
I'm late because my alarm clock is broken!
By the way, the manager told us not to be late.
By the way, he told us not to miss another meeting.
The manager told us to fill out these forms.
The beginning of this day isn't going very well.
What happened to your alarm clock.
Why did you miss the beginning of the meeting?
Be here at noon, OK?
The manager of the sales department needs this file.
How long will it take to fill out these forms?
She wanted me to add this information to the website.
She wanted the secretary to call each salesperson.
Who is the manager of the sales department?
The manager wanted a salesperson to help him.
She's the best salesperson that I've ever met!
The sales department has an important job.
Which job did you get from the boss?
The sales department is preparing those files.
How long does it usually take to finish this job?
She wanted me to print these files.
Our boss told us to send him the file.
How long will it take to email each customer?
You'll need a laptop for this job.
Our boss gave each salesperson a different job.
There was a strange noise on the subway.
The subway here is never on time.
这不是我第一次坐地铁。
This isn't the first time that I take a subway.
It isn't my first time taking the subway.
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.
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.
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.
How was your first time taking the subway in New York?
We should get two round-trip tickets.
Yes, we're excited to see the London Eye!
It's about two miles from here to London.
Can I get pounds at the ATM?
It isn't my first time taking the subway.
I can take line nine to the park, can't I?
We're on the highway now.
UK, "motorway"
Our boss told us to be here at 8.
The ticket machine on the left hand side is broken.
这个软件在我的电脑上不工作。
This software doesn't work on my computer. (Present Simple)
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.
This software isn't working on my computer. (Present Continuous)
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.
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.
We can get tickets from the ticket machine, can't we?
交通非常繁忙,所以我迟到了。
There was too much traffic, so I'm late. (Present Simple)
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.
There was too much traffic, so I was late. (Past Simple)
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.
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.
My boss asked me to write a new computer program.
What did the manager ask you to do?
What did she want you to do?
Single-sided or double-sided?
Her secretary asked me to copy this form.
How long will it take to copy fifty pages?
Could I use this folder?
Is that file double sided?
How many pages do you need to print?
What did your colleague ask you to do?
She asked me to copy these documents.
He told me to put each page in a different folder.
These documents are single-sided.
办公室里有双面的打印机吗?
Is there a double-sided printer at the office?
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.
Is there a double-sided printer in the office?
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.
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.
Does anyone know how to use this software?
Anna knows how to use this software.
Does she need us to print these documents?
Do you need me to help you?
It took him half an hour to download the software.
You need a mouse and a keyboard.
The mouse isn't working.
我估计,她需要把键盘打开。
She needs to turn the keyboard on, I suppose.
She needs to turn on the keyboard, I suppose.
You can use the keyboard to take notes.
We need to check their website, I suppose.
It took me a few hours to download this.
Does Tom need me to help him?
To download it, you need to follow the directions.
You need to copy and paste this file to your laptop.
When you move the mouse, the screen will turn on.
Move your mouse here.
How do you copy and paste a file?
Click the file once, and then click copy.
Did you save the file on your laptop?
Click the file twice, and it will download.
The manager gave everyone a different job.
It'll take an hour and a half to finish this job.
Which page is it?
I don't know how to copy and paste this file.
Emma wanted me to help her.
Be online at two thirty, OK?
Don't forget to save your file.
你是这家公司最棒的销售员!
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.
You're the best salesperson at this company!
This can have two slightly different meanings:
It can mean the same as "in this company," focusing on internal comparison.
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).
He missed the beginning of the meeting.
Did you put the folder on my desk?
Print all of these files, and then copy them.
Could you print these on single-sided paper?
You need a different type of mouse, I suppose.
Left-click, and then the screen will turn on.
Is that file double-sided?
I need to use my keyboard.
We should rent a car, shouldn't we?
Do you want to go to the Grand Canyon?
He said that the tires are fine.
UK: "tyres"
There's a parking space over there.
Wow, gas is expensive here, isn't it?
Do you think that I can bring my dog?
There are restrooms at the rest stop.
My cat said that she doesn't have a driver's license.
Should we take a quick break?
Does anyone know how to check the engine?
Our hotel is past the gas station.
He bought some lemonade and a bag of potato chips.
Does the sign say it's a one way street?
Next time, don't turn off your alarm clock, OK?
It says that you can't park here.
The mouse isn't working.
The GPS told us to take the highway.
It says that you can't stop here.
你应该沿着这条路走二十英里。
You should follow this path for twenty miles.
"Path" typically conveys the idea of a defined and marked trail or route.
You should follow this way for twenty miles.
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.
Changed "path" to "road". "Road" is more appropriate for driving directions.
Both sentences ask about the future action of taking the highway and are interchangeable in most situations.
那样可以吗?
Is that OK?
Does that work?
把你的鼠标移到那里,然后点击那个文件。
Move your mouse there, and then click that file.
Move your mouse there, and then click on that file.
"Click on" is slightly more formal, but both are commonly used.
Emma said that she has a driver'slicense.
Who broke the lamp?
把杯子放在柜子里。
Put the cups in the cabinet.
你今天必须帮我们。
You've got to help us today.
我们必须买一个新柜子。
We've got to get a new cabinet.
The lamp is broken, we've got to get a new one.
Why have we got to fix that light?
Mom, why have we got to clean the house today?
We have got to clean the whole house!
We have got to clean the floor, it's too dirty!
Why do you want to paint these old cabinets brown?
Why have we got to paint every room white?
我们不想自己清理地毯。
We don't want to clean the carpet by ourselves.
We'll clean the kitchen by ourselves.
You've got to stay in another room while I clean the carpet.
The carpet is dirty.
We have got to clean the apartment by ourselves.
Are we going to take the highway?
There is a parking space over there.
Let's put these new curtains in the living room.
I'll clean the ceiling.
He is too short, so he can't clean the ceiling.
We'll clean our house before lunch.
Turn off the lamp before you leave.
Let's clean the ceiling before granny arrives.
He'll clean his room before he cleans the kitchen.
The floor is a bit dirty, isn't it?
This table is still a bit dirty, isn't it?
This curtain is a bit dirty, isn't it?
She's got to put the books on the shelves.
He's got to clean his room before tonight.
He's got to clean the carpet before they arrive.
Emma has got to put the toys in the cabinet.
He has got to put all of the books on the shelf.
Ben has got to wash the dishes before dinner.
That pair of shorts on the carpet is mine.
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."
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.
我们明天会去玩滑板。
We'll go skateboarding tomorrow.
Dad, can I go skateboarding before dinner?
Mom, the washing machine is broken!
Put your dirty clothes in the washing machine.
Put it in the washing machine before you go skateboarding.
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.
Will you have dinner at your place?
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.
We'll be having a barbecue at our place!
When is the Mid-Autumn Festival this year?
The kids can't wait for the Mid-Autumn Festival!
What do people do for the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Let's have roast duck for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
We'll be meeting at our place for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
This is my favorite type of mooncake.
What will the kids be doing on Halloween?
Trick or treat!
I don't like this kind of candy, do you want some?
"This kind of" is slightly more natural than "this type of" when referring to candy.
Small children always look so cute on Halloween.
I can't wait to go to the Halloween party.
We can't wait to go home!
The kids get lots of candy on Halloween.
What will he be wearing on Halloween?
The kids can't wait to eat candy.
Kids can trick or treat on Halloween.
Small children often wear makeup on Halloween.
I want to trick or treat, but I'm too old.
Halloween is for small children.
Have you been to Thailand?
I'll be out of the country next week.
Will you be out of the country next month?
He'll take an extra two days off next week.
Did you take any extra days off?
In China, the National Day is October first.
We'll be out of the country on the National Day.
He might go to Japan, but if not, he'll be home.
I might be busy, but if not, I'll take two days off.
I'll be sending you a postcard when I'm in Korea.
She'll be sending me a postcard when she's in Thailand.
We might go to Thailand, but if not, we'll stay home.
We're thinking of going to the UK for the holiday.
你在考虑假期去非洲旅行吗?
Are you thinking of traveling to Africa for the holiday?
I'm thinking of staying in Japan for an extra day.
What are your plans for the National Day holiday?
Halloween is coming!
Thanksgiving is coming!
Dinner is almost ready!
Is the ham almost ready, or not?
Will we be having many guests?
We'll be having a few guests for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
People often travel during the National Day holiday.
The best thing about Halloween is the candy!
When kids trick or treat, people give them candy.
We'll be preparing mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Lisa has six days off for the National Day holiday.
People always have mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
He'll be sending me a postcard when he's in Japan.
We can't wait for the Mid-Autumn Festival!
What do small children wear on Halloween?
What time will we be having dinner tomorrow?
Yes, we always have turkey on Thanksgiving!
I might go to Korea, but if not, I'll go to Japan.
Are the mashed potatoes almost ready?
We'll probably go to Thailand for the National Day.
孩子们等不急要吃糖果了。
The kids can't wait for having candy.
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.
The kids can't wait to eat candy.
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.
我等不急假期了!
I can't wait for the holiday!
I saw a baby snake around here yesterday.
奶奶会在感恩节看望我们!
Granny will be visiting us at Thanksgiving!
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.
Granny will be visiting us on Thanksgiving!
It specifically emphasizes that Granny's visit will happen on the actual day of Thanksgiving.
She'll be out of the country during the holiday.
Great! I'll buy this one.
This wool scarf might look nice on my husband.
This leather chair comes in brown and black.
This bookshelf might look nice in my office.
Anna wants this leather couch very badly.
Which necklace, the gold one or the silver one?
我可以试穿羊毛的那件吗?
Can I try on the wool one?
I don't usually wear caps, but I like this one.
Which leather bag, the black one or the brown one?
This leather jacket might look nice on you, Duo.
Does this wool scarf come in green?
This cap might look nice on my dog.
Why do you want this plastic chair so badly?
Let's call the front desk.
She's failed the geography exam twice.
Are you pleased with your grade?
Our staff will always be available.
Our staff will be always available. (correct, but a bit less natural).