公务员口语59

（单词翻译）

Asking for and Giving Help

Dialogue 1

-Could you give me a hand moving the bookshelf¹ please?

-Well,I'd better no if you don't mind.I'm sorry,but it looks heavy to me.I've got a bad back.

-Oh,have you?I don't know that.

-Yes.I'm not allowed to carry heavy things.

-Ah well,well.let's ese.Perhaps we could get someone in from the door.

-Oh,yes.John is next door.Why don't you ask him?

Dialogue 2

-Would you like me to type it for you?

-Yes,please.That would be a great help.Are you sure you don't mind?

-Not at all.I'll be glad to do it.

-Thank you very much.

-Shall I write out again first?

-No,there is no need.

-Can I print it?

-No,don't bother.It's all right as it is.

Dialogue 3

-I'm so busy today!

-Can I help you?

-I'm not sure.Perhaps you could send these notices to other departments.

-I'd be glad to help.

-Or maybe telephone the secretary to distribute² them.

-All you have to do is to ask for help.

-Thanks ,that's terrific³.

-I'm ready to help.

Dialogue 4

-What can I do for the reception of the visiting business delegation⁴?

-I can think of nothing better.

-Shall I give you a hand in drawing the plan ofthe development zone?

-No.Thanks.I think I can manage.Will you send in Director⁵ Wang in your car?

-Yes,of course.

Dialogue 5

-Wpuld you like something to eat?

-No,thank you.I'm late for dinner at my house.I really have to go.

-Would you like to call home?

-I'd appreciate that.

-Please use the phone.

-Thanks.