Any excuse for a party! 在美国"送礼物"也是一种派对.
Americans love parties, and most people choose to entertain in their homes.A gathering can be just a small dinner party for friends. Or it may be a big celebration of a special occasion like a birthday or a wedding anniversary.
One special kind of party, called a shower, celebrates an upcoming wedding or birth. Usually only women attend a wedding shower or baby shower. At the party, women "shower" the bride-to-be or mother-to-be with gifts. Everyone plays games, watches the guest of honor ( 被庆祝的人)open her gifts, and enjoys refreshments.
Everyone plays games, watches the guest of honor open her gifts, and enjoys refreshments. A potluck is another popular kind of party that can be held for any reason. At a potluck, everyone brings a dish to share. It might be a main dish,salad or dessert. Sometimes the hostess will tell people what kind of food to bring-so everyone won't bring the same thing.
Whatever the reason for the party, people enjoy sharing food and conversation with their friends.
Entertain--provide, give food & drink 招待,款待.
The smiths entertain often. This weekend they have invited 10 people to dinner.
*We entertained our neighbors and friends with a B.B.Q. in our backyard.
*Mark and his wife don't entertain much.(不大请人到家用餐)
*Johnny's parents hired a clown to entertain him and his friends.
Gathering--get together
Anniversary--周年纪念日,周年纪念.
John and Joan celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last week.
*Tomorrow will be the 20th anniversary of our company.
*dad and Mom will celebrate their 40the wedding anniversary in Paris.
Refreshment--dessert,food. 点心,茶点light (清淡的)or heavy refreshments . refresh使精神振作或恢复. refreshment(s)-长用复数
*Refreshments are served at the back of the conference hall.(厅)
*We stopped and had some light refreshments at a cafe.
Potluck-ask the host to make sure what to bring, Main dish-main part of food--meat. Side dishes-vegetable, salad or fruits
Grammar:
Whatever the reason for the party, people enjoy sharing food and conversation with their friends.
Whatever the reason for(精简有力)=No matter what the reason may be (太隆长)
No matter what the reason may be for the party, people enjoy sharing food and conversation with their friends.
Whatever the reason for Dennis absence, I just hope we have someone else to take his place at work today.
Whatever the reason for going to see that movie, viewers of all ages will find the movie entertaining.
Chat room:
Republican Party, Democratic Party-political parties. 共和党,民族当,政党.
Injured party, third party, interested party. 利害关系者,
Eat at restaurant-a party of two. (二个人) Mr. Lee's Party if Mr. Lee registered and ask for reserve tables. 李在餐馆请客,登记李的名字,参加的人可说 Mr. Lee's Party
How big is your party?这一组有几个人
Two parties--法律用语,签约的俩方,签署文件的当事人.
Nice party, poor party, pool party.
Become a party to something--参与某件坏事,共谋者
Conversation A
Where are you off to, Laura?
Jordan's baby shower is next week, so I'm going to buy her a gift. I'm thinking about getting her a blanket. But she is registered at Target, so I'm going there to look at her list first.(register at store-people sometimes create a wish list at store)
Just buy her some baby clothes. Infants grow out of them so fast. (infant-baby in young age unable to walk yet)
New mothers need more than just baby clothes. They need diapers,(baby wears) toys and other things.
Well, don't spend too much money!
I won't, I should be able to get her something nice for under $50 ($20, don't have to spend that much, you can spend less than that $50)
shower- so many gifts like rain or water came down from above.
Conversation B
Jack comes into the kitchen,
Mmmm, I can smell that cake all over the house.
I'm taking it to the neighborhood potluck tomorrow. (potluck-each one bring something to eat or drink)
I'm looking forward to that.
There are some great cooks in our neighborhood.(社区)
I'll make sure I have a good appetite! (好胃口)
You always do!
I think six people are bringing desserts, and the rest are bringing salads.
And we have to bring our own meat to barbecue, right?
Right, I already bought some steaks. (e)
I can't wait!
Infant-Brenda's infant is only 6 weeks old.婴儿
*The lotion is very mild, and it's suitable for infants.
*My sister gave me some of her daughter's infant clothing.
*toddler(2 years older and before kindergarten)-- These active toddlers have really worn me down.
Diapers-Babies need their diapers changed often.
Neighborhood-Three new families moved into our neighborhood last summer.
Look forward to (idiom)期待的-Ava is really looking forward to her birthday party.
*Everyone is looking forward to the senior high prom.
*We're looking forward to your visit. forward向前的.
期待(looking forward to)+ n (名词，动名词，或名词片语)
Register-The couple decided to register for dishes at the department store.登记,新婚夫妇或是准父母所要的清单.
Chat room
Can I have a piece? (of cake) 向人要蛋糕吃时,要说a piece of cake,
Can I have a cake (n)-mean whole cake
one cake-整个蛋糕
a piece of cake-(片语)是指轻而一举,很容易达成.
You can't you your cake and eat it too- 你不能拥有蛋糕的同时,又想要吃他, 一旦吃下就无法再拥有.意思是鱼与熊掌不能兼得
