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定义
Are we still on for (tennis?): 我们还继续（打网球）吗？
示例
- "I hope we're still on for the safari in August."
- "Brian : Hi Donna, are we still on for dinner and drinks next Tuesday?"
练习 1
Complete the following sentences based on the broadcast you just heard.
Tony in Miami .
Brian in San Francisco .
Linda in Brighton .
Dr. Donna .
Tony in Miami .
Brian in San Francisco .
Linda in Brighton .
Dr. Donna .
Complete the following sentences based on the broadcast you just heard.
Tony in Miami has dialed the wrong number 1.
Brian in San Francisco wants to confirm a dinner date 2.
Linda in Brighton wants to discuss a problem with a pet 3.
Dr. Donna is considering ordering Chinese food tonight 4.
Tony in Miami has dialed the wrong number 1.
Brian in San Francisco wants to confirm a dinner date 2.
Linda in Brighton wants to discuss a problem with a pet 3.
Dr. Donna is considering ordering Chinese food tonight 4.
1 has dialed the wrong number: This is the correct choice. Donna introduces Tony from Miami, who says "I'd like to order a large pepperoni pizza with anchovies and extra cheese". Tony believes that he has called a pizza restaurant. Because Donna is a radio show host and does not work in the pizza industry, it is fair to assume that Tony has "dialed the wrong number", and reached the "Call Donna Program" by mistake.
1 wants to confirm a dinner date: This is an incorrect choice. Tony from Miami does not mention a dinner date, although he might be ordering pizza for dinner.
1 wants to discuss a problem with a pet: This is an incorrect choice. Tony from Miami does not mention having a problem with a pet, he actually orders a pizza.
1 is considering ordering Chinese food: This is an incorrect choice. Tony from Miami does not mention Chinese food although he is interested in ordering a pizza.
2 wants to confirm a dinner date: This is the correct choice. When Brian asks "are we still on for dinner and drinks next Tuesday?", he is asking Donna to confirm that their dinner date will still happen next Tuesday, or that the date is still convenient for Donna. The question "are we still on for (dancing next Friday)" is used to ask for confirmation of something which was scheduled previously.
2 wants to discuss a problem with a pet: This is an incorrect choice. Brian from San Francisco does not mention having problems with a pet, rather he wants to confirm a date with Donna.
2 is considering ordering Chinese food tonight: This is an incorrect choice. Brian from San Francisco does not mention ordering Chinese food, rather he wants to confirm a date with Donna.
2 has dialed the wrong number: This is an incorrect choice. Brian from San Francisco specifically calls Donna to ask about their dinner date. He hasn't dialed the wrong number or called Donna by mistake.
3 wants to discuss a problem with a pet: This is the correct choice. Linda from Brighton calls Donna because she thinks her "cat might be gay" and isn't sure what she should do. The term "pet" refers to any animal that is kept and looked after in a domestic environment. Linda is calling Donna to discuss a problem with her pet cat.
3 has dialed the wrong number: This is an incorrect choice. Linda from Brighton specifically calls Donna in order to discuss her cat.
3 is considering ordering Chinese food tonight: This is an incorrect choice. Linda from Brighton does not mention Chinese food, rather she calls Donna in order to discuss her cat.
3 wants to confirm a dinner date: This is an incorrect choice. Linda from Brighton does not mention a dinner date, rather she calls Donna in order to discuss her cat.
4 is considering ordering Chinese food tonight: This is the correct choice. Donna answers a call from Tony from Miami who mistakenly tries to order a pizza. Donna then says, "Pizza does sound good. I think I'll order in tonight. Maybe Chinese food instead". The expression "to order in" refers to commanding or requesting food either to be delivered or picked up from a restaurant, and usually eaten at home.
4 wants to confirm a dinner date: This is an incorrect choice. Although Donna does have a dinner date with Brian Jones, it is Brian who calls in to confirm it, not Donna.
4 has dialed the wrong number: This is an incorrect choice. Donna is the host of her own radio program, and is not making phone calls herself.
4 wants to discuss a problem with a pet: This is an incorrect choice. Donna gives advice to Linda about a pet. She does not want to discuss a problem with a pet.
练习 2
"Are we still on for dinner and drinks?"
From the list below, select the sentence which could replace this one without changing its meaning.
From the list below, select the sentence which could replace this one without changing its meaning.
"Are we still on for dinner and drinks?"
From the list below, select the sentence which could replace this one without changing its meaning.
From the list below, select the sentence which could replace this one without changing its meaning.
This is an incorrect choice. "To be on (for dinner)" does not refer to "rescheduling" or changing the day of a dinner date, but rather asks for confirmation of the original date.
This is a correct choice. The question "are we still on for (dinner)" asks for confirmation of a dinner which was scheduled previously. Other ways to express this same idea include "I wanted to know if our dinner date is still happening" and "I wanted to know if our dinner arrangement is still OK for you".
This is an incorrect choice. The sentence "Are we still on (for dinner)?" indicates that an arrangement has already been made for dinner. This expression can't be used to invite someone to dinner a first time.
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