>It's OK to make plans with friends at the last minute. It's more polite, however, to make them ahead of time.
临时作出计划约请朋友是可以的,但是提前安排好计划则更为礼貌.

1.A: How about going to hear a country-and-western singer tonight?
B: I'd enjoyed that.
A: I' pick you up around 8:00.
B: OK. I'll see you then.

2.A: Do you feel like going to see Paul and Claire tonight?
B: I'd like that very much.
A: How does 7:30 sound?
B: Fine. See you late.

3.A: Would you like to go to a party tonight?
B: That sounds like a good idea?
A: Would 7:00 be OK?
B: That's fine. I'm looking forward to it.

4.A: Why don't you have dinner with me tonight?
B: I'd love to.
A: Let's say about 6:00?
B: That's OK with me.

(33).Buying Theater Tickets 买戏票

Going to the theater is very popuar and shows are often sold out far in advance. It is a good idea to buy your tickets in advance if you want to see a particular show. It is not necessary to tip the person who shows you to your seat in a theater.
人们很喜欢看戏,而且戏票常常是很早就预售一空. 如果你想看某一场演出,最好是提前买票. 没有必要给剧院领座的人付小费.

1.A: I'd like to reserve two seats for tomorrow night.
B: Would you like orchestra seats?
A: Isn't there anything less expensive?
B: Not unless you want the matinee.

2.A: Can I still get tickets for tonight's performance?
B: The front balcony is still availavle.
A: Aren't there any other seats?
B: No, I'm afraid that's it.

3.A: Are there any seats left for Saturday night?
B: I still have a fiw seats in the mezzanine.
A: I suppose there's nothing cheaper, is there?
B: No. Nothing. I'm sorry.

4.A: Is there anything available for tonight?
B: There are some seats in the rear mezzanine.
A: Isn't there anything else available?
B: No, the show is almost sold out.

(34).Watching Television 看电视

There are three nationwide television networks in the United States: the American Broadcasting Company(ABC), the Columbia Broadcasting Company(CBS) and the National Broadcasting Company(NBC). There is also a public broadcasting network(PBS), and there are hundreds of local television stations. In many areas television is broadcast 24 hours a day.
美国有三家全国性的电视联播公司：美国广播公司（ABC), 哥伦比亚广播公司（CBS)和全国广播公司（NBC).此外，还有公共广播社（PBS)以及数百个地方电视台。许多地区一天二十四小时都有电视节目。

1.A: Is there anything worth watching on another channel?
B: I think there's a western on.
A: Do you mind if we watch it? I'd really like to see it.
B: Well, I really wanted to see the baseball game.

2.A: Do you happen to know what's on after the news?
B: I've got a feeling there's a documentary about animals.
A: Does anybody mind if we watch it?
B: Don't you want to see part two of the movie?

3.A: Do you remember what comes on next?
B: I believe there's a TV special.
A: Are you interested in watching it?
B: Let me look in the TV Guide first.

4.A: What's on Channerl 2 at 8:00?
B: If I remember correctly, there's a quiz show.
A: Do you want to watch it?
B: Let's see what else is on first.

(35).Sports 运动

Both team sports and individual sports are extremely popular in the United States. Don't be afraid to try a sport you haven't played before. People are usually willing to help beginners.
在美国，无论是集体的或个人的运动项目，人们都极其喜爱。对于你以前没有玩过的运动，你不妨试一试。人们通常都乐于帮助初学者。

1.A: Would you like to go running?
B: I'd enjoy that. Where would you like to go?
A: We could go to the park. There shouldn't be many people there now

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