英语情景口语:Books书籍
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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.
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