A. Talk time
A. 對話時間
Expressing congratulations and sympathy
表示祝賀和安慰
When we are happy about other people's good luck or success, we congratulate them.
當我們為別人的好運氣或成功感到高興時,我們向他們表示祝賀。
I've won the Best Writer Award.
我獲得了最佳編劇獎。
Congratulations!
恭喜!
I'm happy for you.
我為你感到高興。
When we feel sorry about their bad experiences, we show them sympathy.
當我們為他們糟糕經歷感覺難過時,我們展示對他們的同情。
I've hurt my leg.
我的腿受傷了。
Oh, that's terrible!
哦,那真糟糕!
Read the conversation below and practice it in pairs. Pay attention to the words in blue.
閱讀下面的對話并結伴練習,注意藍色的字詞。
Judy: Hi, Paul. Long time no see. What's new?
Judy:嗨,Paul,好久不見。最近怎么樣?
Paul: I won first prize in a writing competition.
Paul:我獲得了寫作比賽一等獎。
Judy: Congratulations! That's wonderful news!
Judy:恭喜你!真是個好消息!
Paul: Thanks. What's new with you, Judy?
Paul:謝謝!你近來怎么樣,Judy?
Judy: I lost my favourite book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer! It was a birthday gift from my uncle.
Judy:我丟去了我最喜歡的書——《湯姆?索亞歷險記》!這是我叔叔送我的生日禮物。
Paul: What a shame! I'm sorry to hear that.
Paul:真可惜!我很遺憾聽到這個消息。