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美国英语情景会话 American Situational Conversations? 　 (1).Introductios and Opening ConversationsPeople in the United States dont always shake hands when they are introduced to one another. However, in a formal or business situation people almost always shake hands.1.A: Mary, this is Joes brother David.B; Im very glad to meet you.C: Its a pleasure to meet you.B: How do you like Texas so far?C: Its really different from what I expected.B: Dont worry. Youll get used to it in no time.2.A: Mrs. Smith, Id like to introduce a friend of mine, Pierre Dubois.B: How do you do?C: Hello.B: Whats your impression of the United States?C: Well, I cant get over how different the weather is here.B: Oh, youll get used to it soon!3.A: Wendy, Id like you to meet my brother Sam.B: Hi.C: Nice to meet you.B: What do you think of Dallas?C: Well, Im still feeling a little homesick and so many things seem strange to me.B: Youre bound to feel that way at first, I guess.4.A: Mrs.Hughs, this is Peter Brown.B: Pleased to meet you.C: How do you do?B: I hope youre enjoying your stay here.C: If it werent for the climate, Id like it here very much.B: It always takes time to get used to a new place.(2).Special GreetingsThere are eight national holidays celebrated in the United States: New Years?Day(Jan.), Washingtons Birthday (Feb.), Memorial Day(May), the Fourth of July, Labor Day(Sep.),Veterans Day(Nav.),Thanksgiving(Nov.) and Christmas(Dec.), In addition, there are many state and local holidays.1. A: Merry Christmas!B: The same to you!A: Are you doing anyting special?B: Were having some friends over. What are you doing?A: Oh, Im just going to take it easy.2. A: Happy New Year!B: Thank you! Same to you.A: Have you got any plans?B: Ive been invited over to la friends. And you?A: My reemmates having a party.3. A: Have a nice Thanksgiving!B: Same to you!A: Are you going anywhere?B: I thought about going to my sisters. How about you?A: Oh, Ill probably just s