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入門對話【Dialogue 1】
In the classroom（在教室裡）
Michael and Vicky take the same language course. They are talking about public security in Taiwan during their break time.
Michael：Vicky, how are you planning to get home after the lesson is over? It's dangerous for you to walk home by yourself.
Michael：Vicky，課程結束後，你打算怎麼回家？自己走路回家可是很危險的。
Vicky：Thanks for your consideration. I'm a big girl. I can take care of myself. Anyhow, what other choice do I have? I don't have a scooter and I can't afford to take a taxi.
Vicky：謝你的關心。我不是小女孩了，我可以照顧自己。不然，我有別的選擇嗎？我沒騎車，也負擔不起搭計程車。
Michael：Well, maybe I could give you a ride home then? It's no trouble for me; it's on my way. A beautiful woman like you shouldn't be walking the streets alone.
Michael：那麼，或許我可以載你回家？這對我來說不麻煩，而且順路。像你這種漂亮小姐不應該在街頭落單。
Vicky：That's sweet of you to offer; but I'm sorry; I really have to refuse.
Vicky：你的好意令人激賞，不過很抱歉，我實在得拒絕。
Michael：All right, you can't say I didn't try to warn you. Could you tell me one thing though? What are you worried about?
Michael：好吧，你可別說我沒有試著警告過你。不過，你可以告訴我一件事嗎？你在擔心什麼呢？！
Vicky：Well, to be honest Michael, it's just that I'd feel safer on the streets than in your car. You know, I've seen the way you drive.
Vicky：嗯，坦白說，我只是覺得在街上比在你車上更有安全感。你知道的，我看過你開車的樣子。
"Dialogue 1" 相關實用句型：
1. I can't afford to take a taxi.（我負擔不起搭計程車。）
說明：afford 表「花得起錢╱有能力去做...」，其用法有二：
(1) afford + N. I can't afford the loan. （我負擔不起貸款。）
(2) afford + to-V. They cannot afford to go to school. （他們讀不起書。）
2. I could give you a ride home（我可以載你回家。）
說明：「搭車載某人去某地」的說法是「to give sb. a ride + 地方副詞片語」，例如：
He give me a ride to work.（他載我去上班。）
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進階對話【Dialogue 2】
Situation: On the Street（在街頭）
Vicky is a journalist. She is asking Michael, a passer-by, about his opinion toward the public security in Taiwan.
Vicky：Excuse me sir, could I have a moment of your time? I'm a TVBS journalist and I'd like to ask you some questions.
Vicky：先生，對不起，可以耽誤你一些時間嗎？我是 TVBS 記者，想請教你一些問題。
Michael：Sure, I guess so. What would you like to know?
Michael：好的，我想可以的。你要知道什麼？
Vicky：First of all, are you a resident of Taichung City?
Vicky：首先，你是台中市民嗎？
Michael：Yes, I am. Born and bred here.
Michael：是的，我是土生土長的台中市民。
Vicky：You know he recently stated that Taichung city is "showing considerable improvement in cutting down crime". Would you agree or disagree with that?
Vicky：你知道他最近說過，台中市「打擊犯罪的成效大有進步」。你是否同意他的說法？
Michael：I'd have to disagree. I don't see any changes at all. I think he's just blowing smoke. Politicians are birds of a feather! Some of them never do anything but talk.
Michael：我不能同意。我並沒有看見任何改變。我想他只是吹噓罷了。政治人物不都一樣！有些人不會做事，只會出一張嘴。
Vicky：Well, it seems that it's more than just talk this time. The city government is planning to spend NT$80 million to install closed-circuit cameras all over the city. Do you have any thoughts about that?
Vicky：嗯，但似乎這次不只是講講而已。市政府正計劃籌措八千萬台幣在全市設置閉路監視器。對於這件事你有何看法？
Michael：Well, this is the first time I've heard of it. I guess the proof of the pudding is in the eating. In other words, if it works then I'm for it.
Michael：嗯，這倒是我第一次聽見。我想，要用過之後才知道吧！換言之，如果有用，我就支持。
Vicky：They're also planning to hire an additional 500 cops by the end of this year. Do you think having more police on the streets will increase public safety?
Vicky：他們還計劃於年底額外增加 500 名警力。你認為在街頭增加更多警力可以加強治安嗎？
Michael：Yeah, I think it will. I'm glad to hear about that. You know, I always wanted to be a cop. They get to drive around with their lights flashing and all that.
Michael：是的，我想可以。我很高興聽到這件事。你知道嗎，我一直希望當個警察。他們開著警車，炫著燈光，在街頭晃啊晃之類的。
Vicky：Well maybe this is your chance then. Anyhow, thanks for your time.
Vicky：嗯，也許到時候這是你的好機會。無論如何，感謝你撥空。
Michael：No problem. Thanks for the information. I'm going to call the city today to find out more.
Michael：不客氣。感謝你提供的訊息。我會打電話到市府去作更多了解。
"Dialogue 2" 相關實用句型：
1. Politicians are birds of a feather!（政治人物不都一樣！）
說明："birds of a feather" 原指「同一種羽毛的鳥」，因此引申為「一丘之貉」。例如：
Birds of a feather flock together. （物以類聚。）
2. I guess the proof of the pudding is in the eating. （我想，實際使用時才知道好壞吧！）
說明：這樣的句型還有其他的說法，例如：
(1) I'm an old-fashioned gal/guy. （我是個很守舊的人。）
(2) I'm a traditionalist. （我是個傳統主義者。）
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