学过英语的人可能都有这样的一个困惑，那就是：虽然学了很长时间英语，也掌握了5、6千的单词，但就是说不出来一句半句完整的英语来。这是为什么呢？最近看到了疯狂英语李阳的’突破句型’一书，里面的一句’句型就是一切’让我茅塞顿开。突然觉得要想学好口语，掌握一些日常最基本的句型(sentence patterns)真是必不可少亚。李阳的’突破句型’一书对常用句型的总结还是蛮全面的，而且对各句型的使用情景有说明，今天来学习其中的第一篇：生存必备的10个句型。

一、Nice to do/Nice doing
初次见面
Nice to meet you.

见过面的
Nice/Good/Glad/Great/Pleased to see you again.

外出旅行回来
Nice to be back home again.
Nice to see some friendly and familiar faces.

道别时
Nice meeting you.

结束谈话时
Nice talking to you. = It’s been nice talking to you.
- Me too. See you later!

二、How is/was …?
1、How is …?
How is your familiy?
- Everyone is doing great. How about yours?

How is your boy friend?
- Didn’t you hear? We broke up a week ago.
 
How is your work?
- I’m busy. I barely have time to sit down.

How is your English study?
- Terrific. I’m really making a lot of progress. It’s amazing.

How is everything?
- Couldn’t be better.

[额外句型]
如果用来问候一项正在进行的动作，可以用How is … going?
如果用来问候m某人的时候，可以用How is … doing?

How is it going?
- Everything is just going great. And you?

How is your new project?
- It is a disaster. We are so far behind. I doubt we’ll ever finish.

How is your mother/sister/boss/ doing?

2、How was …?
How was your trip?
- Fantastic! I really had a greate time.

How was your vocation?
– Awful! It rained everyday and my wife got sick.

How was your TOEFL exam?
– Damn hard! I’m just glad that it is over.

三、Let me …
[TOP3]
Let me help you.
Let me show you how to do.
Let me give you some advice.

Let me hold this for you.
Let me introduce myself.
Let me drive you home.
Let me tell you the truth.
Let me get the doctor.

其他用法
Let me think/see.
Let me have a look.
Let me check.
Let me try.
Let me hear from you.
Let me see if I will have time.
Let me … 用于警告别人
Let me alone.
Let me in.
Let me out of here.

Let’s / Let’s not分别用于建议。
Let’s stop here and have lunch.
Let’s not forget the reason for the meeting.
Let’s not have a break until we finish.

四、I’d like to ….
[TOP3]
I’d like to talk to you for a minute.
I’d like to introduce myself.
I’d like to see you again.

其他用法
I’d like to buy a ticket to Beijing.
I’d like to make an appointment with Mr. Green.
I’d like to have dinner with you.
I’d like to know more about China.

五、I need …
[TOP3]
I need your help.
I need more time.
I need more money.

[跟名词]
I need your support on this matter.
I need an assistant.

[跟不定式]
I need to finish my paper tonight.
I need to think about it before I make a decision.

六、I want to …
[TOP3]
I want to somebody.
I want to thank you for everything.
I want to go to America.

I want to buy a ticket to Beijing.
I want to take a rest.

七、May I …?
[TOP3]
May I help you?
May I sit down?
May I be execused?

其他用法
May I sit here?
May I ask you a question?
May I speak to Linda, please?

八、Can you … ?
[TOP3]
Can you wait a minute?
Can you help me?
Can you call me back later?

其他用法
Can you lend me your car?
Can you give me some money?
Can you share your house with me?
Can you do me a favor?
– Sure. What is it? Just ask.

九、Would you please … ?
[TOP3]
Would you please give me a ride?
Would you please calm down?
Would you please give me a chance to explain?

Would you please give me a hand?
– Sure, What can I do for you?

Would you please speak a little more slowly?
– Sure, I’m sorry. Let me repeat what I just said.

十、That sounds …
[TOP3]
That sounds great/nice/interesting.
That sounds like a good idea.
That sounds like a lot of fun.

I was thinking of taking you somewhere special for dinner tonight.
– That sounds nice.

像道谢、赔礼道歉、赞扬这些内心表白的情形在我们的日常生活中还是很多见的，如你的Partner作了一件令你很满意的事情，你就可以跟他说:’Good job!’ or ‘Well done!’，可以说这些用法都是很实用的。下面就是’口语8000句’中关于’内心表白’的一些句子。

[道谢]
Thank you.
Thanks.
Thank you very much.
Much appreciated. Thank you.
Thanks for your kindness.
I appreciate your kindness.
I cannot thank you enough.
I can hardly thank you enough for your kindness.
You’ve been very helpful.
Thank you for the help.
Thanks for your time.
Thanks for everything.
Thank you anyway.
How nice!
I owe you one. 我欠你情
Thanks a lot for your present.
Thanks for saying so.
Thanks for telling me.
Thanks for waiting for me.
Thanks for asking me out.
Thanks for cheering me up.
You saved my life!
Thanks for warning me.
Thanks for coming all the way over here.
Thanks for your letter. It was very kind of you.

[还礼]
You are welcome.
Don’t mention it.
I’m glad I could help.

[道歉]
I’m sorry.
Whoops, excuse me. 啊, 对不起
I’m awfully sorry.
I’m sorry about that.
It is my fault.
Whoops, my mistake.
I feel bad about it.
I’m sorry I could not come.
I’m sorry about the other day.
Please forgive my rudeness.
I don’t know how to apologize to you.
I didn’t mean that.
I’m sorry to trouble you.
I’m really sorry for troubling you.
I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.
I wish I could…

[对道歉的回答]
That’s all right.
Please be more careful next time.

[关心对方]
Let me get your coat for you.
Make yourself at home.
Do you have a minute?
Can I talk to you for a minute?
After you! 你先请
Can I give you a hand?
I’ll accept your offer/suggestion.
Sorry to interrupt you.
Sorry for the short notice. 临时紧急通知

[表扬]
Great!
John is incredible!
Good job!
Way to go! 好样的!
Well done!
Congratulations!
You were great!
Good for you!
Good boy!
What a nice dress!
I like your shirt!
That is a great tie!
You have a nice car.
Where did you buy it?
I bought it at the K store.
It was on sale.
You look nice/great.
It looks nice on you.
All the credit goes to you. 都归功于你
Brilliant!
What a man! 真是个男子汉
You have a cute son!
You look young for your age.
I appreciate your effort very much.
I envy you.
He thinks highly of you.
I need a boss I can look up to.
He’s got guts. = he is brave.

[New Words To Me]
cheer sb up — encourage sb
all the way — the whole way, 远道而…
the other day — a few days before today. 前几天
incredible — unbelievable, beyond belief or understanding, 难以置信
on sale — be sold in a lower price.
look up to — feel admiration for.