生活英语|Saying Thank You 道谢

Saying^{1 Thank You 道谢}

When someone^{2 invites3 you for dinner, you can bring flowers,candy or a bottle of wine4. Sometimes people send a thank you note to the host5 or hostess6 a few7 days after the event8.}

1.A: I'd better be going^{9.
B: So soon? Why don't you stay a little longer?
A: I wish I could10, but it's already11 late.
B: Oh, it's a shame12 that you have to leave.
A: Thank you for a wonderful meal13.
B: I'm glad you enjoyed it.}

2.A: I really must be going now.
B: But you just got^{14 here. Can't you stay a little longer?
A: That's very nice of you, but I really can't.
B: Well, it's too bad that you have to go.
A: Thanks very much. It was15 a great party!
B: It was our pleasure16.}

3.A: I think it's about time we got going.
B: What? Already? Won't you have more coffee?
A: I'd love to, but I have to get up early tomorrow.
B: Oh! I'm sorry. I wish you could stay.
A: Thank you for a very enjoyable^{17 evening.
B: Don't mention18 it. I hope19 you can come again soon.}

4.A: I really should be on my way.
B: Oh, not yet^{20! At least21 have one for the road.
A: No. Thanks all the same.
B: Well, I'm sorry you have to leave so early.
A: Thank you very much. We really had22 a good time.
B: Well, thank you for coming.}