molly: today we will learn about demi moore, one of my favorite sexy stars. then we will learn how to say thank you. we will also learn what questions not to ask. very important! lastly we will sing a song, "all that she wants".

gordon: i want to improve my english, and i want to have fun. let's begin with everyday english.

莫利：今天我们会谈论我的偶像之一--性感明星demi moore。然后我们会学习和外国人握手的方法和什么时间及怎样说 thank you。最后，我们要学一首新歌。学习英文将会变得非常有趣！
戈登：我想提高我的英语，有想学的有意思，让我们从每日英语开始吧。

new words 生词

1) assist(帮助): (v) help, give assistance to
i would be glad to assist you in learning chinese.
我很高兴能帮你学汉语。

2) clerk（办事员): (n) worker, assistant, salesman
give your money to the store clerk.
把你的钱给商店营业员。

3) fluent (流利的)[english]: (adj) to speak clearly, to flow, like a native speaker
da shan can speak fluent chinese, he is my hero. it is easy to read english, but speaking fluent english is very difficult.
大山能说一口流利的中文，他是我的偶像。读英语很简单，可是要讲一口流利的英语却很难。

4) flashing（闪电): bright lights that come and go
there are many flashing lights on the streets of beijing.
在北京的街上有许多闪光灯。

5) french fries （法式炸薯条): fried potato slices
i love to eat hamburgers and french-fries.
我喜欢吃汉堡和薯条。

6) kidding （开玩笑): joking, making fun of
i was just kidding when i said you were a playboy like bill clinton.
当我说你是象比尔·克林顿一样的花花公子时，我是在跟你开玩笑。

7) pour （倾泻，倒): (v) put in, fill
please pour me some tea.
请给我倒些茶。

lessons 课文

in the western world, people love to say 'thank you' even for the smallest things. if you buy something at the store, the customer and the clerk both want to say 'thank you.' when someone pours you a drink, we also want to say thank you. when someone gives you praise, we don't say "where, where," like in china. in the west we just say 'thank you.' however, it is important to use other words to express "thank you" that will show you can speak fluent english. and your english is very fluent, right?

在西方，即使是别人帮自己做了微不足道的小事的时候，当事人都喜欢说"谢谢"。如果你在商店购物，顾客和营业员都会对双方说“谢谢”。当有人为你倒了杯茶的时候，你也应该说声“谢谢”。当有人夸奖你的时候，在西方人们不象中国人那样说“哪里哪里”，而说“谢谢”。然而，除了说“谢谢”之外，还可以用其它类似的表达法，表现你能说流利的英语，而且你的英语非常棒，不是吗？

thank you! now i am starting to understand. you are saying it is important to use many synonyms for "thank you."

谢谢！现在我开始理解了。你是说用不同的“谢谢”的同义词来表达很重要，是吗？

you bet. now try using these synonyms for "thank you" the next time someone helps or praises you.

你说对了。下次有人帮助你或称赞你的时候，你就可以用“谢谢”的同义词来表达。

lesson
synonyms for thank you

1) thanks (informal)
thanks for the loan.
谢谢你贷款给我。

2) thanks a bunch (lot)
thanks a bunch for introducing me to billy's sister.
谢谢你把我介绍给比利的妹妹。

3) i owe you one (next time i will help you)
i owe you one, thanks for all your help.
我欠你一份人情，多谢你的帮助。

4) i appreciate it
i really appreciate your help.
我真的很感激你的帮助。

5) you're the best
you're still the best.
你仍然是最好的。

6) that wasn't necessary
thanks a bunch, that wasn't necessary.
多谢，不必那么客气。