Today`s speech is a talk about Radio Eikaiwa.
Topic is attention,warning,forbiding and asking.
Restaurant server and a guest are talking.
a Excuse me. I`m sorry to interrupt your meal.
b No problem. Is something the matter?
a Several other guests have made complains about the noise coming from this table.
b I see. I`didn`t realise we were being so loud.
a I really hate to ask you this, but could you possibly lower your voices.
b I don`t mind at all. Sorry for the trouble.
a That would be extremely helpful, sir, or I would be happy to reaeat you outside as well. You can talk as much as you like there.
b Oh, wonderful! Let`s do that.
Key sentence. I really hate to ask you this, but could possibly lower your voices.
Call a person`s attention.
Excuse me I`m sorry, but could you please get in line?
I hate to ask this, but could you please get in line?
I`m sorry, but could you just stop talking.
I'm sorry to have to ask, but would you mind giving your seat? These are priority seats.
I`m sorry, but would you mind waiting outside?
We are still preparing.
Sorry, but could you leave me alone for a bit?
Excuse me , but could you please put your cigaretto out? This is a non-smoking area.
I really hate to ask you this, but would you mind working late this evening? We are short-staffed today.
Two coleagues, Yayoi and Jonas are talking.
a Good morning, Yayoi. Welcome back from San Francisco!
b Thank you, Jonas. It`s good to be back. How`s everything here?
a Really, busy. I need your help with a lot of stuff.
b OK, let me just turn on my computer first.
a Sure, oh, by the way, I downloaded some great free software for presentations.
b Really, on the company PC?
a Yes.
b Un, you aren`t supposed to be download software, becourse there is a security risk.
a Oh, really?
b Yes, the IT department announced it.
Key sentence you aren`t supposed to download software, because there is a security risk.
The company forbids employees to download softwares.
You can`t sit here. These seats are reserved.
You must not use portable media. It`s against company policy.
You may not use these restrooms. They are for the customers.
Smoking is not allowed here. See the sign?
You are not supposed to ise that elevator. It`s for staff only.
You must not drink before driving. It`s illegal.
You may not leave your seat during the test. This is to prevent cheating.
Jeremy and his doctor are talking.
a Please have a seat, Jeremy.
b Thank you, Doctor. So, am I in good health?
a Well, I think you already know the answer.
Absolutely not.
b What`s the problem?
a Your cholesterol levels are too high.
b I thought they would be. I can`t stop snacking.
a I`m warning you. If you don`t change your eating habits, there will be big problems later.
b I guess I will have to go on a diet.
a Jeremy, this is no laughing matter.
key sentence I`m warning you. if you don`t change your eating habits, there will be big problems later.
Doctor warns Jeremy against snacking.
I`m telling you. If you`re late again, there`ll be serious consequence.
I`m telling you. If you don`t stop spending so much, you`ll end up penniless.
I`m telling you, if you keep on missing work、it`ll cost you your job.
I`m telling you, if you continue to eat poorly, you`ll risk your life.
You `d better take your work seriously, or else you`ll never get promoted.
I`m warning you. If you don`t drink, you wont live to meet your grandchildren.
If you continue interrupt this meeting, there`ll be serious consequences.
You had better slow down, otherwise you`ll get a speeding ticket.
Ms. Stravinsky and Mr.Wein are talking.
She is a pianoteacher of his daughter, Amy.
a Ms. Stravinsky, my daughter, Amy is turning 14 next month.
b Forteen, already? It seems like only yesterday when she was 7.
a Yes, time fries. Oh, Ms. Stravinsky, can I ask you something?
b Of course.
a She is a big fan of ragtime piano music.
Could you play a ragtime piece for her birthday?
b Yes, I know just the one, the Entertainer by Scot Joplin.
a Is it the one that goes..?
It`s the one. It`s quite famous.
key sentence could you play a ragtime piece for her birthday.
He asks her to play the piano.
Hey, can you lend me 500 yen.
Hey, can you hand me that pen?
Hey, can you close the door?
Hey, can you carry my bag?
Hey, will yku open this bottle?
Hey, will you set the table?
Hey, will you help clean up?
Hey, will you watch the kids?
Could you please pause the movie?
Could yoh please pass the salt?
Could yoj please keep your voice down?
Hey, can you call the elevator? My hands are full.
Hey, will you tidy the living room? My folks will be here this afternoon.
Excuse me, but could you turn down the air conditioning? I`m freezing.
