Books书籍_情景口语
words
author autobiography novel non-fiction hardback paperback volume publisher page spine introduction preface chapter encyclopaedia margin book review dedication acknowledements textbook picture sci-fi illustration graphs inspired by co-written by atlas a classic horror dictionary thriller cookbook bestseller
phrases
cover design
publishing house
detective story
be based on a true story
a collection of short stories/poems
can’t put it down
read…from cover to cover
beginner
a: what are you reading?
b: oh, it’s the latest novel by ray blune. it’s a sic-fi thriller.
a; i thought he usually wrote horror books.
b: he does. he’s good at this genre too. it’s a captivating read.
a; we’re going to the bookshop. would you like to join us?
b; yes, i would. i need to buy a textbook for my course and, as you know, i love browsing through the latest paperbacks.
a: me too. i need something to read on the flight to new york. i can never sleep on planes. sarah wants to pick up some children’s books for her daughter.
b: i want to look at nelson mandela’s autobiography.
a: this is sure to be a worthwhile read.
intemp3ediate
a: good morning. i’m from the new york book review. could i ask you some question about your latest book?
b: sure. take a seat… what would you like to know?
a; first, i’ve heard that your latest book is based on a true story.
b; that’s correct. it’s a murder mystery based on actual murders that book place in florida several years ago. the main character-the police invesigator-is based on the man who investigated the case.
a: how do you research your books?
b: i always visit the places that i use as setting for stories. readers like things to be as factually correct as possible-even in fiction! i usually base my characters on people i have met. most character are a mixture of the characters of two or more people.
a; i really like your books. i’ve just finished this one. i read it from cover to cover in a single day. congratulation on making the bestseller list yet again!
b; thank you. let met sign it for you …there you go.
a; oh! thank you very much. i heard that you are currently writing a collection of short stories. what are the stories about?
b: there’s a real mix of stories in the book. i haven’t finished all of them yet, though. many of them are short detective stories, but there are also horror stories and sci-fi ones. if you give me your business card, i’ll make sure you get an advance copy to review.
a; thanks very much. i’m sure it will sell well. i can’t wait to read it. here’s my card. thank you for you time.
author autobiography novel non-fiction hardback paperback volume publisher page spine introduction preface chapter encyclopaedia margin book review dedication acknowledements textbook picture sci-fi illustration graphs inspired by co-written by atlas a classic horror dictionary thriller cookbook bestseller
phrases
cover design
publishing house
detective story
be based on a true story
a collection of short stories/poems
can’t put it down
read…from cover to cover
beginner
a: what are you reading?
b: oh, it’s the latest novel by ray blune. it’s a sic-fi thriller.
a; i thought he usually wrote horror books.
b: he does. he’s good at this genre too. it’s a captivating read.
a; we’re going to the bookshop. would you like to join us?
b; yes, i would. i need to buy a textbook for my course and, as you know, i love browsing through the latest paperbacks.
a: me too. i need something to read on the flight to new york. i can never sleep on planes. sarah wants to pick up some children’s books for her daughter.
b: i want to look at nelson mandela’s autobiography.
a: this is sure to be a worthwhile read.
intemp3ediate
a: good morning. i’m from the new york book review. could i ask you some question about your latest book?
b: sure. take a seat… what would you like to know?
a; first, i’ve heard that your latest book is based on a true story.
b; that’s correct. it’s a murder mystery based on actual murders that book place in florida several years ago. the main character-the police invesigator-is based on the man who investigated the case.
a: how do you research your books?
b: i always visit the places that i use as setting for stories. readers like things to be as factually correct as possible-even in fiction! i usually base my characters on people i have met. most character are a mixture of the characters of two or more people.
a; i really like your books. i’ve just finished this one. i read it from cover to cover in a single day. congratulation on making the bestseller list yet again!
b; thank you. let met sign it for you …there you go.
a; oh! thank you very much. i heard that you are currently writing a collection of short stories. what are the stories about?
b: there’s a real mix of stories in the book. i haven’t finished all of them yet, though. many of them are short detective stories, but there are also horror stories and sci-fi ones. if you give me your business card, i’ll make sure you get an advance copy to review.
a; thanks very much. i’m sure it will sell well. i can’t wait to read it. here’s my card. thank you for you time.