A. Talk time
A. 对话时间
Expressing congratulations and sympathy
表示祝贺和安慰
When we are happy about other people's good luck or success, we congratulate them.
当我们为别人的好运气或成功感到高兴时,我们向他们表示祝贺。
I've won the Best Writer Award.
我获得了最佳编剧奖。
Congratulations!
恭喜!
I'm happy for you.
我为你感到高兴。
When we feel sorry about their bad experiences, we show them sympathy.
当我们为他们糟糕经历感觉难过时,我们展示对他们的同情。
I've hurt my leg.
我的腿受伤了。
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.
阅读下面的对话并结伴练习,注意蓝色的字词。
Judy: Hi, Paul. Long time no see. What's new?
Judy:嗨,Paul,好久不见。最近怎么样?
Paul: I won first prize in a writing competition.
Paul:我获得了写作比赛一等奖。
Judy: Congratulations! That's wonderful news!
Judy:恭喜你!真是个好消息!
Paul: Thanks. What's new with you, Judy?
Paul:谢谢!你近来怎么样,Judy?
Judy: I lost my favourite book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer! It was a birthday gift from my uncle.
Judy:我丢去了我最喜欢的书——《汤姆?索亚历险记》!这是我叔叔送我的生日礼物。
Paul: What a shame! I'm sorry to hear that.
Paul:真可惜!我很遗憾听到这个消息。