A.I.

A. I find it a great honor to be asked to write a preface to this collection of his essays.

But there's yet another complication that will probably force A. I. G. to cough up cash more quickly than it otherwise might have had to.

A. I'd expected conditions to be bad, to be worse than I'd ever experienced, and I've lived a relatively comfortable life.

You know I met with a, I was younger, I met with a, he go unnamed 'cos I think I'm being told the top Silicon Valley executive today.

a. I worked and worked, and I didn't know how much I had not done.

When she thinks of you, you can immediately arise in her in front ugg boots say to her a 'I at'.

A. I had not expected A Brief History of Time to be a best seller. It was my first popular book and aroused a great deal of interest.

Can stand in front of the mirror, wash her face, careless break something of a, I would vigorously rub out all the.

a: I'll get a job. I'll have to sometime. you know. I'll write to Appointments Board to find any sort of job.

Passenger A: I did not drink at all, not even a drop of it, didn't you see that? We were in the same table.

a: i am not as familiar with it as i am with some of the older systems. but i am a fast learner and i can master it in a short time.

A: I want you to know how much we appreciate your help.

A: I'm trying to talk Jane out of studying abroad next semester.

A: I really appreciate your coming to see me. B: You're welcome. It's been a year but you haven't changed a bit.

Thank you. do come and have a look at it . A: I sure will.

A: I'm here to see the purchasing agent. B: He's not in his office at the moment.

A: I'm afraid if the noise goes on, I shall have no alternative but to leave.

Not at all. I love kids, you know. A: I's very nice of you.

A I could put it where you just said not to put it and you could take it out of order. That's the best way.

A. I'm trying to change the paper size from A4 to A3 before I print out, but I can't seem to get into that screen.

A: I don't think the meeting will go on much longer. Shall I ask him to call you when he is free?

A: I'm not quite sure what to say, but I seem to have broken your watch.

A: I'd love to spend more time with my daughter, but I'd miss out on my career if I worked part time.

A I've got another friend coming in about 20 minutes. He might be running a bit late, but he'll be here soon.

A. I'm glad to hear that. But don't rush back to work. You'd better rest for a few days more.

A. I haven't seen Tate for a week. What's wrong with him?

There's people who like to set others by the ears. B: John is one of them. A: I agree with you. He hates seeing people at peace.

A: I'm sorry to hear that. What's the matter?

A. I'm sorry to tell you that I can't find your name on the reservation list. Anyway, we have seats for new bookings on this flight.

A: I believe you are clearly aware that this question does not fall within my responsibility as it is not related to China's foreign policy.

I am also a nervous breakdown because of him, a I should not mention, but for him who cried every time, my tears were for his flow!

a: i'm glad to hear that. as i've just said, i hope to conclude some substantial business with you.

Passenger A: I do not know, sometimes, Nature just calls, ok? Hey, Driver, do you hear me? I said stop the damn bus, I've got to pees.

As you know, business unit sales like this are crucial to A. I. G. 's effort to repay the American taxpayer.

a: i know you're upset about not getting the promotion, but don't take it out on me.

A: I prefer it a bit looser, you know, just comfortably loose, especially round the collar.

Example dialog : A: I am so embarrassed; I had no idea he could hear me in the next room when I was talking about his wife!

A: I've been trying to get a hold of Jim for an hour, but the line is busy.

A. I can't imagine how much money she spent in one day.

A I good question to stop and think about would be, 'What are we doing to protect our homes from the attack of the enemy?

A: I've been listening to what he said carefully, but I'm not sure if I clearly understand him.

A: I knew if I kept at it, I'd eventually finish writing my book.

a. I'd tell him to ask my permission before he borrows sth next time.

A: I think all the changes are easy to see.

A: I don't know if "angry" is the right word, but it seems to me she's a little upset.

A I think I'd like to see Ritan Park. I've never been before.

A I'll go back to London with her, but I'll be back in Beijing pretty soon.

A: I'm not going to see any scary movies with you again.

A: I cannot control the minds and words of others, but I know what I am. I am not angry and I do not care.

A: I'm really sorry, but I seem to have misplaced your scarf.

A: I've been working on this problem for a long time. But I still can't work it out.

Eg. a. I will have to argue this out with you another time.

By contrast, he said, Bear Stearns and A. I. G. had more trustworthy collateral.

A. I implored him to help the child. B. He was implored to help the child.

A: I remember [Japanese director Akira] Kurosawa once said at an Oscar ceremony: 'I do not know much about movies. '

A: I think it was you that ate all the cookies but you're trying to cover it up.

A I used to work in Guangzhou, you know. I worked there a few years ago, for about six months.

A: I had a look yesterday. I found some of the exhibits are fine in quality and beautiful in design.

A: I'm now at the Songshan Airport getting ready for departure. I realized that I might have left my watch.

Nurse A : I come to have a talk with you , to have a discussion on the nursing of burned patient.

A: I think you need to update your CV. Bring it over to my office tomorrow and I'll help you with it.

A: I'd like to have dinner with you, if I may.

A: I'm going to try out for the basketball team. Do you think I'm tall enough?

A: I have had a bad cold for a week.

A: I need you to help me set up for my presentation Thursday morning.

Buying office equipment A: I do want to meet with you and take a look at your catalogue.

A: I hate to disagree with you, but English is not that easy to learn.

A: I want to have an abortion, with you or without you. But it would be a lot better if you were around.

A. I would have come to see you but I was occupied in designing a new device.

A: I can't believe how much progress I have made in my spoken English!

A. I had not expected "A Brief History of Time" to be a best seller.

A: I know there are people who have real, severe allergies, whether it's to a cherry or to shellfish. But I see a lot of stupid allergies.

a, I'm a little surprised to hear you say that. Our domain is precious, and we have to consider the prime costs.

A: I don't know how a guy like you could have such a thoughtful girlfriend!

a: i manage one of the ski lodges. it's a great job, i can spend a lot of my time outdoors, and i also get to ski for free all season.

A: I was just asking whether you want to leave him a message.

They are now angry about having been misled by A. I. G. 's promises and are not inclined to return the money as a favor to you.

A. I warned the children not to swim in the river. B. The children were warned not to swim in the river.

A: I do not think we are in the early stages of a new Cold War, or real war between the two countries in the outbreak stage.

A: I'd like to be an overseas tour guide someday. Would there ever be any chance of that?

I experimented with a -- I found a dead fly.

A: I'm afraid not. You see, a language art is mainly a skill just as piano playing or automobile driving.

A: I cannot say too much, but we hope to have battles that are many vs. many and many vs. one.

A: I understand this is not a simple deal, and all of us have to work it out prudently.

A: I'm sorry, terribly sorry. I'll change it for you immediately. (A minute later. ) Sir, here you are. I hope I'm right this time.

a. I'm glad to hear from you and you're welcome to China in July.

He restarts the conversation, making two wrong assumptions about me: (a) I'm American and (b) I'm looking for a wife.

A: I think the character entity is a small, tightly-focused problem that could be solved if there was the will to do so.

A: I got her back in to work after promising her a raise.

A: I'm terribly sorry to say "yes" , you know.

A: I should be able to get this information for you by this afternoon.

At the office A: Good morning, miss. B: May I help you? A: I'd like to see Mr. Miller, please. B: May I have your name, please.

A--I've been waiting to go out with you. You done?

A: I received an anonymous e-mail today. It had an strange attachment!

A: I'm afraid the bank won't advance us the money. What shall we do?

A: I found a few books which I was interested in. Can I check them out?

A: I heard Russia is trying to join NATO. B: "If you can't beat them, join them" , I guess.

A. I'm sorry to bother you. But I'd like to ask you some questions.

A: I hope so, thank you and I will look forward to hear from you soon.

A: I will send you an invoice in the next few days. Your order should be delivered before the end of the day on Monday.

A: I'm sorry, but I've got to make a phone call.

A: I am just following up to see if you have made a decision concerning the Sales Manager position.

A: I'd like a dish with a strong flavour. What would you suggest? A.

A: I'm going to leave early and get a head start on the traffic.

A. I think so, I heard she is top student of her class. She is just back from her university in New York.

A: I draw on my own experiences, from what I see or read, and my conversations with people.

A: I think I had a little bit of the flu.

A: I particularly love the sound of the birds and the flowers when they are just beginning to bloom. They are so inspiring!

A: I am very grateful to you for all that you've done for me.

A: I am sorry too. I know we've been talking about this beach trip for a while. I should have told Bob I was busy this weekend.

A: I be to stay as long as I can continue to absorb or to grow in my field.

A I'm sorry to hear that. Please don't worry. The hotel has a list of doctors. We can call one for your colleague.

A: I grew up in the country, out in on man's land.

The computer scientists said they were uncertain about why the A. I. class had drawn such a large audience. Dr.

A: I've seen your exhibits and am interested in some of your items. I'd like to talk to you about them.

A: I think you may have noted that the authorities of the Old Summer Palace have made remarks on the issue you mentioned.

A: I know it is a crucial position, but I can do it well. So I'm asking for 200, 000Yuan a year as a starting salary.

A: I wonder if I could borrow your pen for a moment?

B: well, I'm glad you enjoyed it. A: I really did.

A: I don't have the information you mentioned concerning the local authorities, and I'd like to reply to you after verification.

A: I apologize for what i said just now.

The application of NLU technology in test and measurement is one of the most important and difficulty application of A. I. technology.

A: I don? t do terribly well when someone has an exact idea of how one of my goals should be accomplished.

A I think I had a little bit of the flu. I didn't feel too well so I spent most of the weekend in bed. I didn't go out or do anything.

A: I've got to apologize for my behavior. I was out of line.

A: I can't believe this. I spent six months working on this project and my boss rejected it in two minutes.

A: I told you I'm sorry. What can I do to make it up to you?

A: I wish to share with you our view on globalization.

A: I'd like to discuss your proposal with you as soon as possible. Would Tuesday be convenient for you?

A: I hate to disagree with you, but I think Shenzhen is cleaner than Beijing.

A: I've already use my credit cards all up to the limit. I've been borrowing from Peter to pay Paul.

Farewell before Christmas A: I'm really glad I got a chance to talk to you before you left, Mary.

A. I think you can be more direct with a Westerner. They don't take it so personally if you tell them they made a mistake.

A: I'd like to talk with one of your consultants. I need some suggestions on how to market my product.

A: I know, I know I know and you know how they say that we're all each other's demons and angels.

A: I'd scalp him and send it to his mother.

A: I gained so much weight that I can't wear any of this year's styles!

A: I'll teach you to make a fool of me.

A: I was born and grew up in HeBei Province. I moved to Beijing, where I started taking courses for my MBA.

Let me fell in love with a I do not love you ~ Can we say that: You also can not forget the person you feel it?

A: I'm having this huge crush on Ted. I'm going to try and see if I can ask him out this weekend.

A: I enjoy photography , and I've decided to start storing my pictures on CD-ROM.

A: I'm not too well-versed on all that -- I just write the music.

A: I tried to talk to Amy, but her head was in the clouds. B: All she thinks about these days is her new boyfriend.

a: i have every right to talk. you should let me finish what i'm saying.

A: I'd love to continue this conversation, but I really need to go now. I have to get back to the office.

Phrase of the day get angry at sb. A: I hate getting angry at my son. It makes me feel awful.

a: i had a chance to chat with dr. lee last time. i was totally surprised to find out that a famous person like him can be so down-to-earth.

A: I did well in university. I was one of the top students in the class.

A: I'm going to begin my answer with another question I received recently that brings up several points that are often misunderstood.

A: I just don't understand why my idea was rejected. It really is a terrific opportunity for the company.

A. I would say that I can tell within the first five minutes whether they're going to fit into this environment.

A: I think I'm going to give up studying English for a while. I'm too busy.

A. I go where the work is interesting -- for the moment that's China and America.

A: I'm sorry, but I have to cancel out luncheon appointment. B: I'm sorry to hear that. A: I have pressing business to attend to .

A: I graduated from Yangzhou Junior College. Now I am attending evening classes in Nanjing Radio &TV University three times a week.

A: I? ve been searching for a while now to find a company that had a business model and corporate philosophy like yours.

A: I'm afraid our son will lose his way.

A: I shall do some shopping tomorrow in the city's sports goods street, shall we go together?

A: I'm so grateful for all that you've done for me.

A: I think you need an X-ray. We'll send you to the hospital at once. Don't worry, you'll be all right.

A I guess the traffic could be really heavy. It's going to be a really exciting time!

A: I wonder if I can learn to talk bad English in a season.

a: i'm going to see the olympic torch relay. it's going to pass the main road nearby.

A: I'm afraid the cardboard boxes are not strong enough for such a heavy load.

A. I will put in a request today for an epic moose mount, not sure if it will make it in though.

A: I don't enjoy eating with Matt. He has no table manners at all.

bacteriuria by urine culture at least once in early pregnancy, and they should be treated if the results are positive (A-I).

A: I wonder if anyone can call the Rileys about this. Do you know them well?

You don't know? It's a. . . I think it's around the Caribbean. You know the Caribbean? Caribbean Sea, a really warm sea.

A-I've always wanted to surf, but I was never really good at it.

A: I think, I don't take my blog as a blog, I take it as one of my columns.

Wu Yu: And on Saturday afternoon a, i'm allowed to go shopping with my friends.

A: I have to go. My mom is going to call soon.

A: I'm trying to concentrate on my job right now.

A: I just can't thank you enough for helping me with my English.

A: I understand, Jim. When was the last time you got a raise?

A: I'd appreciate it if you could loan me a hundred dollars.

A: I appreciate that suggestion. I'd like you to hand in a plan by this weekend.

A: I wonder if I will like this book.

A: I'm sorry, Mr. Zhang is in a meeting at the moment.

A: I finally backed down on my plan. B: I thought you would stick to it.

A: I've heard that sometime down the road the most popular film will be shown in Shenzhen.

a. I'm (indifferent) to whether you go or stay. To be honest with you, I don't care.

A: I'd just like to point out that I think too many accidents are happening at nuclear power plants all over the world.

A: I'd like to see your showroom. B: Do you know where it is?

Unlike the A. I. course, this one will compare online students with one another and not with the Stanford students.

A I'm so looking forward to the Olympics. It's going to be a great event.

A: I'm sorry, Miss Zhang, but Mr. Smith is not in at the moment.

A: I do not know what is the intention of forging a far-fetched link between the two issues.

A. I'll be glad to have lunch with you.

A: I'm putting together a birthday party at my house tomorrow night. Can you make it?

a: i wish i could dance half as well as you.

A: I thought he wanted to get divorced because he didn't love his wife anymore.

How good the quote, I brought the spirit of a, I found the spiritual needs of the dietary supplements.

A: I'd like to talk with you again about what happened.

A: I think that might have been a virus.

A: I've had enough of you. I don't want to see you any more.

A: I had a really good time tonight with you. B: Yeah, me too.

Though strange, it was the sound made by pressing buttons of V - A -I- O from any American phone set.

A: I think it is a mistake to assume that the only interesting businesses are the ones which require no capital like Web-based businesses.

A I suppose that to go by train is cheaper, but I don't have much time.

a: i was in the train for more than 30 hours and the clock just didn't seem to move.

Determined to get an A, I put in a great deal of effort on making sure that my paper was perfect.

A: I know you're sleepy and I hate to bother you, but I think you're late for work.

A: I understand that you are very interested in the meetings. I can give you a piece of information.

A. I am sorry, Louis. But I have to ask for your help.

A: I'll be happy to get him something special, even if it costs a little extra.

A: I didn't want to be a fashion designer, and for a good half of my career I didn't like it.

A I would like to tell you that I will be re-arranged after the lunch break, when the extension of as much as possible.

A: I must apologize for having kept you waiting so long, but I was in a traffic jam.

A: I think I'm at odds with you over the supplying plan.

A: I'm calling to tell you your remittance has just arrived, Mr Shaw.

A: I didn't catch the train this morning and i was late for the meeting. my boss tore into me. i feel terrble now.

a: i'm here on vacation. it has always been my dream to come to china.

A: I feel bad because I know how the two fan groups are talking bad about each other and seems as though it's my fault.

A: I teach fire cupping so I need a glass cups and I'm willing to take chance to have few broken during transportation.

If it is reasonable, so you want to be a, I give you two.

A: I'd like an appointment very soon. How about Thursday tomorrow?

A: I don't have enough cash on me. Wait a second, I'll go get a cash advance on my credit card.

Dialogue A: I made a very close study of the draft contract last night.

A: I understand your position. Is there a way we can check to see if the book is here, just in case someone missed it ?

Yes, that is such a, I understand your memory how good, lots and lots of small details of life, when it was printed on my mind.

But you know, I do everything on, on a, I haven't got a clue.

A: I'm afraid I have something to tell you. It's hard to say, but I read your diary the other day.

A: I need to call Brian in the Business Department. Where can I find his office number?

A: I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as a team will be the major goal of my together major learn leadership.

Q: Do you blog out of your hobbies, or out of its underlying business value? A: I don't think there is some business value in a blog.

A. I'll pay you one hundred dollars for it. B. I'll pay one hundred dollars to you for it.

How did you know? A: I got it from the news on TV.

A: I'm only complaining about a movie that I could have rented or bought and then thrown in the garbage.

A: I'll tell you what. Let me get you one that's unopened.

A: I just try yo catch the general meaning of each sentence.

a, I'm sure we'll be able to get a ticket on the airplane. Besides, if worse comes to worst, we can always take a train.

A: I don't know if I'll have time to get a hold of the donuts you wanted.

a. I've lately felt that we did not see enough people.

A: I'm not really with it at the moment, I think it's these cold drugs I'm taking.

A. I see. What seems to be the hold-up?

eg: A: I'd like to invite you to a party tomorrow. Can you make it?

A: I don't think you can graft static type-safety onto XSLT (or anything else) as an afterthought.

a. I have been running this company for a year.

A I've heard about that restaurant. What was the food like?

A: I'm afraid that you will let the money go down the drain again. We can't afford to throw away the money.

a: i'll leave here , i have to break up with you. you'll meet one who is much better than me, i wish you a happiness life.

So you pass me a, I respect you a, in this "reciprocity" in unwittingly joined the ranks of smokers.

a. I hesitate to state a definite salary. But , so long as you have requested me to do so, I should consider 1500 yuan a month satisfactory.

A: I'm going to have one just like this.

A. I missed the first part of the speech. B. I did not hear the first part of the speech.

a: i didn't mean to stand you up for our lunch date, but i got in a car wreck.

I take this action after 11 years of dedicated, honorable service to A. I.