感叹句: How…!

太……了！

常用句子：
How smart you are! 你太聪明了！
How happy I am to meet you here! 在这里碰到你太高兴了！
How interesting the film is! 电影有趣极了。

搭配：这个句型的结构是：How+形容词+（名词+动词）
例句：
How bright the moon is! 好明亮的月亮啊！
How beautiful the girl is! 那女孩太漂亮了！

功能：与上一个句型的功能相近，表达十分强烈的感情。

感叹句: What a(n)…!

多……啊！

常用句子：
What a nice girl! 多好的一个女孩啊！
What a sunny day! 多好的天气啊！
What an enthusiastic welcome we received! 我们受到了多么热情的欢迎啊！

搭配：这个句型的结构是：“What+a/an+形容词+单数可数名词”， 也可以是“What+a/an+形容词+单数可数名词+（主语+谓语）”。
例句：
What a good couple they are! 多好的一对夫妻啊！
What a good idea! 多好的一个主意啊！

功能：很简单的一个感叹句型，可以在许多场合充分地表达出感情色彩。不过要注意，句子中的名词必须是可数名词的单数形式。

祈使句: Let’s not…

我们不要……

常用句子：
Let’s not waste time. 我们不要浪费时间了。
Let’s not make the same mistake. 我们不要再犯同样的错误了。
Let’s not risk it in that way. 我们不要那样冒险了。

搭配：接动词原型。
例句：
Let’s not take the lift as the lift may become trapped between floors. 咱们还是别乘电梯，因为电梯可能会困在两层楼之间。
Let’s not let mother down. 我们不要让妈妈失望。
Let’s not make a big deal out of this. 我们不要小题大做了。

功能：对别人的做法提出建议。也可以单独使用，表示“不行” 的意思。

特殊疑问句: Why do you think…?

你为什么会认为……？

常用句子：
Why do you think I am wrong? 你为什么会认为我是错的？
Why do you think you are right? 你为什么会认为自己是对的？
Why do you think I am his younger brother? 你为什么会认为我是他的弟弟呢？

搭配：接陈述语气从句。
例句：
Why do you think you can persuade him to leave? 你为什么会认为你能说服他离开呢？
Why do you think I am unqualified for the job? 你为什么会认为我不能胜任这份工作呢？
Why do you think Beijing is a bad place? 你为什么会认为北京是个糟糕的地方？

功能：可以换一种说法，同样表示疑虑的意思：“What makes you think…”。

特殊疑问句: How do you like…?

你认为……怎么样？

常用句子：
How do you like working in a foreign company? 你认为在外国公司里工作怎么样？
How do you like your new job? 你觉得你的新工作怎么样？
How do you like my CD player? 你觉得我的CD机怎么样？

搭配：接名词或动名词。
例句：
How do you like the climate of Guangzhou? 你觉得广州的气候怎么样？
How do you like living in the USA? 你觉得在美国生活怎么样？
How do you like my new house? 你觉得我的新房子怎么样？

功能：用于询问别人对某事或某物的欣赏程度或看法。

特殊疑问句: How come…?

……是怎么回事？

常用句子：
How come I have to pay for you? 我怎么要替你付钱？
How come I’m not allowed to come in? 我怎么不能进来？
How come you never call me? 你怎么从来不给我打电话？

搭配：接陈述语气从句。
例句：
How come the boy got lost? 那男孩怎么会迷路的？
How come he failed? 他怎么会失败的？
How come I have to go to bed so early? 为什么要我这么早睡觉啊？

功能：这是一个询问原因的句型，表达疑虑重重的意思。

特殊疑问句: When will it be convenient for you to…?

你看什么时候方便……？

常用句子：
When will it be convenient for you to arrange an interview for me? 你看什么时候方面为我安排面试？
When will it be convenient for me to come to your home? 你看我什么时候方便去你家？

搭配：接动词原型。
例句：
When will it be convenient for you to translate the article for me? 你看什么时候方便帮我翻译这篇文章？
When will it be convenient for you to take back your umbrella? 你看什么时候方便过来拿回你的伞？

特殊疑问句: When are you going to…?

你打算什么时候……？

常用句子：
When are you going to buy a new computer? 你打算什么时候买一台新电脑？
When are you going to stop bothering me? 你想烦我烦到什么时候？
When are you going to begin your project? 你打算什么时候开始你的计划？

搭配：接动词原型。
例句：
When are you going to go to Hongkong? 你打算什么时候去香港？
When are you going to see the new film? 你打算什么时候去看那部新片？
When are you going to have your hair cut? 你打算什么时候去理发？

特殊疑问句: What about…?

……怎么样呢？

常用句子：
What about the dishes? 觉得这些菜怎么样？
What about people in your hometown? 你家乡的人怎么样呢？

搭配：接名词和动名词。
例句：
What about your plan? 你的计划怎么样了？
What about the new restaurant? 那间新的餐馆怎么样？

功能：用于征求别人关于某事或某物的意见，也可用于提建议。

特殊疑问句: What seems to be the problem with…?

……大概是什么问题？

常用句子：
What seems to be the problem with your mother? 你妈妈怎么了？
What seems to be the problem with those two? 他们两个的关系是不是出了什么问题？ 

搭配：接名词。

功能：这是带有试探性地对别人进行发问，不会让人觉得唐突， 反而是让人觉得你是对他的关心。

特殊疑问句: What’s wrong with…?

……怎么了？

常用句子：
What’s wrong with you? 你怎么了？

搭配：接名词
例句：
What’s wrong with the world? 这世界怎么了？
What’s wrong with the printer? 这台打印机出什么故障了？
What’s wrong with your dog? 你的狗怎么了？

功能：用于生气时的宣泄，也可用于询问某东西出现什么故障或毛病。

特殊疑问句: What do you think…?

你认为……？
常用句子：
What do you think I should do? 你认为我应该怎么办？

搭配：接陈述从句
例句：
What do you think the story will develop? 你认为故事情节会怎样变化？
What do you think I want? 你认为我想要什么？
What do you think Mother will do to punish him? 你认为妈妈会怎样惩罚他？

功能：用于询问对方看法和意见，经常用于采访的时候。

祈使句: Don’t …

不要……

常用句子：
Don’t worry! 别担心！
Don’t move! 别动！
Don’t be lazy! 别偷懒！

搭配：接动词。
例句：
Don’t stand here. 别在这站着！
Don’t intrude your own views upon others. 不要把你自己的意见强加给别人！
Don’t be foolish. 别傻了！

功能：这是最常见的祈使句的否定形式，用于提醒、警告别人不 要做什么事。如果要表达相反意思，即强调别人一定要做什么事 的时候，可以用“Do…”的句式。

祈使句: Be…

要……

常用句子：
Be a man! 要有男子汉气概！
Be careful! 要小心一点！
Be sure to forget it! 千万不要放在心上。
Be my guest! 别客气！
Be quiet! 安静！
Be yourself! 自然一些。

搭配：可以接形容词，也可以接名词。

功能：这是祈使句的一种常见形式，表示提醒、警告等意思。如果想客气一些地表达你的意思，可以在前面加一个please。

基础常用句型: I’m afraid…

常用句子：
I’m afraid I have to go now. 我恐怕得走了。
I’m afraid I cannot help you. 我恐怕帮不上你的忙。

搭配：接宾语从句，that可以省略。
例句：
I’m afraid we do not have enough money to buy a new car. 我们恐怕没有足够的钱买一辆新车。
I’m afraid I can’t agree with you. 我恐怕不能同意你的意见。
I’m afraid you will have to cancel the plan. 恐怕你得取消计划。

功能：用这个句型，即使是在拒绝别人的时候，也会让对方感觉 舒服一些。

基础常用句型: Could I possibly ask you to…

能麻烦你……吗？

常用句子：
Could I possibly ask you to carry the luggage for me? 能麻烦你帮我提一下行李吗？
Could I possibly ask you to take a picture for me? 能麻烦你帮我照张相吗？
Could I possibly ask you to water the flowers for me? 能麻烦你帮我浇一下花吗？

搭配：接动词原型。
例句：
Could I possibly ask you to mail the letter? 能麻烦你帮我把这封信寄出去吗？
Could I possibly ask you to meet my brother at the railway station? 能麻烦你到火车站接我哥哥吗？
Could I possibly ask you to give me a ride? 能麻烦你送我一程吗？

功能：这个句式比“Can I…”听起来要更礼貌一些。

基础常用句型: I sincerely hope…

我衷心地希望……

常用句子：
I sincerely hope you can be together all life long. 我衷心地希望你们能白头偕老。
I sincerely hope you can have a wonderful night. 我衷心地希望你们今晚能玩得开心。 

搭配：接宾语从句，that可以省略。
例句：
I sincerely hope you can have a brighter future. 我衷心地希望你有更光明的前途。
I sincerely hope your grandma will get well soon. 我衷心地希望你奶奶能早日康复。
I sincerely hope that you can realize your dreams some day. 我衷心地希望有一天你能实现自己的梦想。

功能：较多地用于演讲时。也可用于一般的交流，显得祝福十分真诚。

基础常用句型: I think…

我认为……

常用句子：
I think it is impossible. 我认为这是不可能的。
I think that could be helpful. 我想那或许会有所帮助。
I think you are right. 我想你是对的。

搭配：接宾语从句，that可以省略。
例句：
I think that is unfair to me. 我认为那对我来说不公平。
I think his suggestion is perfect. 我认为他的建议很好。
I think you should study English well before going abroad. 我认为你在出国之前应该先把英语学好。

功能：在向别人陈述自己观点的时候，用这种语气会让人听起来 觉得比较自然、容易接受。

基础常用句型: How about …?

 ……怎么样？

常用句子：
How about going out for a walk? 到外面散散步怎么样？
How about a cup of coffee? 来杯咖啡怎么样？
How about parking here? 把车停这怎么样？

搭配：接名词或动名词。
例句：
How about trying the suit? 试试这套衣服怎么样？
How about a trip to Xinjiang? 去新疆旅游怎么样？
How about taking a group photo? 拍张合影怎么样？ 

功能：简单的句型，却可以应付许多需要提问的场面。

基础常用句型: It is my great honor to …

我很荣幸……

常用句子：
It is my great honor to speak to you today. 我很荣幸今天能在这说几句。
It is my great honor to be your friend. 我很荣幸成为你的朋友。
It is my great honor to introduce our new chairman. 我很荣幸地为大家介绍我们的新会长。

搭配：接动词（词组）原型。
例句：
It is my great honor to have the opportunity to cooperate with you. 我很荣幸能有机会和你们合作。
It is my great honor to have you in my life. 我很荣幸今生有你相伴。
It is my great honor to be here on so special an occasion. 我很荣幸在这个特别的时刻来到这里。

功能：最常用于演讲开始的时候，是比较谦虚的说法。也用于 与新认识的工作搭档或朋友之间的寒暄。这个句型也可以说成 “I am honored to…”

基础常用句型: Would you please…

请你……好吗？

常用句子：
Would you please lower your voice? 请你小声点好吗？
Would you please give me a hand? 请你帮我个忙好吗？
Would you please finish the work first? 请你先把工作做完好吗？

搭配：加动词原型。
例句：
Would you please tell me the truth? 请你告诉我真相好吗？
Would you please keep the secret for me? 请你帮我保守秘密好吗？
Would you please explain a little more clearly? 请你把事情解释清楚点好吗？ 

功能：用于向别人提出请求，十分礼貌。

基础常用句型: I’d like to …

我想……

常用句子：
I’d like to have a self-introduction. 我想作个自我介绍。
I’d like to talk about the matter. 我想谈谈那件事。
I’d like to have a cup of tea. 我想喝杯茶。

搭配：加动词原型。
例句：
I’d like to book a double-room. 我想订一间双人房。
I’d like to change the topic. 我想换个话题。
I’d like to have my car repaired. 我想请人帮我把汽车修好。 

功能：用于表达意愿或建议，任何时候都显得语言得体。

基础常用句型: Can you …?

你能……吗？

常用句子：
Can you help me? 你能帮帮我吗？
Can you do me a favor? 你能帮我个忙吗？
Can you please tell me where is the bus stop? 你能告诉我公共汽车站怎么走吗？

搭配：接动词原型。
例句：
Can you please shut the door? 你能把门关上吗？
Can you translate the sentence into Chinese for me? 你能帮我把这个句子翻译成中文吗？
Can you lend me some money? 你能借我点钱吗？

功能：用于比较熟悉的人之间，会让对方感觉亲切。如果想再客 气一点，可以把can换成could。

基础常用句型: May I…?

我可以……吗？

常用句子：
May I come in? 我可以进来吗？
May I help you? 您需要帮忙吗？
May I ask you a question? 我可以问你一个问题吗？

搭配：接动词原型。
例句：
May I speak to Vincent? 请问文森在吗？
May I use your telephone? 我可以借用你的电话吗？
May I have a seat? 我可以坐下吗？

功能: 用这些话显得很有教养。

Common Mistakes 27 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        The standard of living of Singapore people are reasonably high.
American Style        The standard of living of Singapore people is reasonablyhigh.
       
Chinese Style        I like apple.
American Style        I like apples.
       
Chinese Style        An American old couple visited him last week.
American Style        An old American couple visited him last week.
       
Chinese Style        Ball games is my hobby.
American Style        Ball games are my hobby.
       
Chinese Style        Ten thousand dollars are a large sum of money.
American Style        Ten thousand dollars is a large sum of money.

Common Mistakes 26 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        We have got such much to do but only so many hours in a day.
American Style        We have got so much to do but only so many hours in a day.
       
Chinese Style        The old man was walking towards the entrance although it had closed slowly.
American Style        The old man was walking slowly towards the entrance although it had closed.
       
Chinese Style        He has completed the course satisfactory.
American Style        He has completed the course satisfactorily.
       
Chinese Style        My sister treats the baby motherly.
American Style        My sister treats the baby in a motherly way.
       
Chinese Style        Please give me a detail description of the robbery.
American Style        Please give me a detailed description of the robbery.

Common Mistakes 25 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        I have watched some films late.
American Style        I have watched some films lately.
       
Chinese Style        I was only late five minutes but Mary was already gone.
American Style        I was only five minutes late but Mary was already gone.
       
Chinese Style        Lorna likes the kitten. I like it either
American Style        Lorna likes the kitten. I like it too.
       
Chinese Style        Edward never went to a party, so did David.
American Style        Edward never went to a party, neither did David.
       
Chinese Style        I will go but I have not finished my homework too.
American Style        I will go but I have not finished my homework yet.

Common Mistakes 24 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        This film is worth being watched.
American Style        This film is worth watching.
       
Chinese Style        These stamps worth nothing now.
American Style        These stamps are worth nothing now.
       
Chinese Style        He looked fearfully because he had seen a ghost.
American Style        He looked frightened because he had seen a ghost.
       
Chinese Style        Tom looked angry at me because I had broken his valuable vase.
American Style        Tom looked angrily at me because I had broken his valuable vase.
       
Chinese Style        I am no afraid of any threats.
American Style        I am not afraid of any threats.

Common Mistakes 23 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        Bobby is a black beautiful dog.
American Style        Bobby is a beautiful black dog.
       
Chinese Style        We had a lot of difficulty to find the place
American Style        We had a lot of difficulty ( in ) finding the place.
       
Chinese Style        Killing the robbers are something the detective would not do.
American Style        Killing the robbers is something the detective would not do.
       
Chinese Style        I was difficult to get a good job.
American Style        It was difficult to get a good job.
       
Chinese Style        It is capable of getting his work done without help.
American Style        He is capable of getting his work done without help.

Common Mistakes 22 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        I am going to watch the cinema tonight.
American Style        I am going to a movie tonight.
       
Chinese Style        My son will marry next month.
American Style        My son will get married next month.
       
Chinese Style        My sister is going to marry with a doctor.
American Style        My sister is going to marry a doctor.
       
Chinese Style        You can sit my next seat.
American Style        You can sit next to me.
       
Chinese Style        I think you cheat me !
American Style        I think you are lying to me !

Common Mistakes 21 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        There is a stranger stand at the door.
American Style        There is a stranger standing at the door.
       
Chinese Style        The robbers run into goldsmith's shop, shouted, " This is a robbery ".
American Style        The robbers run into goldsmith's shop, shouting, " This is a robbery ".
       
Chinese Style        Anybody is found picking the flowers will be prosecuted.
American Style        Anybody who is found picking the flowers will be prosecuted.
       
Chinese Style        Being no other business, the chairman declared the meeting closed.
American Style        There being no other business, the chairman declared the meeting closed.
       
Chinese Style        Laura has spent half a day to revise his lessons.
American Style        Laura has spent half a day revising his lessons.

Common Mistakes 20 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        Congratulation ! You have passed the driving test at long last.
American Style        Congratulations ! You have passed the driving test at long last.
       
Chinese Style        I am afraid that this is the dirty mean to gain success.
American Style        I am afraid that this is the dirty means to gain success.
       
Chinese Style        Chinese are more conservative than English.
American Style        The Chinese are more conservative than the English.
       
Chinese Style        Cow is a useful animal.
American Style        The cow is a useful animal.
       
Chinese Style        I have got headache.
American Style        I have got a headache.
       
Chinese Style        Comparing with that in Singapore, the living standard in Hong Kong is very high.
American Style        Compared with that in Singapore, the living standard in Hong Kong is very high.

Common Mistakes 19 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        Having not finished her housework, Mrs. Smith could not go window-shopping with her friends.
American Style        Not having finished her housework, Mrs. Smith could not go window-shopping with her friends.
       
Chinese Style        All the students are in interested in joining the club.
American Style        No student is interested in joining the club.
       
Chinese Style        I do not understand what is he talking about.
American Style        I do not understand what he is talking about.
       
Chinese Style        There were three thousands of spectators watching the final match.
American Style        There were three thousand spectators watching the  final match.
       
Chinese Style        I've got many homeworks to do.
American Style        I've got a lot of homework to do.

Common Mistakes 18 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        The patient felt much better in the morning than afternoon.
American Style        The patient felt much better in the morning than in the afternoon.
       
Chinese Style        What we need is the most perfect plan.
American Style        What we need is a most perfect plan.
       
Chinese Style        Which of these two shirts do you prefer more.
American Style        Which of these two shirts do you prefer.
       
Chinese Style        No sooner had I arrived home when it began to rain.
American Style        No sooner had I arrived home than it began to rain.
       
Chinese Style        Mike found it more easier to work out a mathematical problem than to write a poem.
American Style        Mike found it easier to work out a mathematical problem than to write a poem.

Common Mistakes 17 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        More than one convict were sentenced to death.
American Style        More than one convict was sentenced to death.
       
Chinese Style        One of my students have sent me a birthday card.
American Style        One of my students has sent me a birthday card.
       
Chinese Style        Sophie is one of the most intelligent students that has ever existed in our school.
American Style        Sophie is one of the most intelligent students that have ever existed in our school.
       
Chinese Style        Reading detective stories are my favorite passtime.
American Style        Reading detective stories is my favorite passtime.
       
Chinese Style        " Snow White and the seven Dwarfs " are a very popular fairy tale.
American Style        " Snow White and the seven Dwarfs " is a very popular fairy tale.

Common Mistakes 16 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        Mr. Teow arrived at the office lately this morning.
American Style        Mr. Teow arrived at the office late this morning.
       
Chinese Style        Joseph did not go to the concert last week, I did not go too.
American Style        Joseph did not go to the concert last week, I did not go either.
       
Chinese Style        We have been waiting for half an hour. She has still not come.
American Style        We have been waiting for half an hour. She has not come yet.
       
Chinese Style        The hinges of the door had rusted. We had to push hardly to open it.
American Style        The hinges of the door had rusted. We had to push hard to open it.
       
Chinese Style        The sea was very rough that the ferry service had to be suspended.
American Style        The sea was so rough that the ferry service had to be suspended.

Common Mistakes 15 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        My father bought me a black small leather wallet yesterday.
American Style        My father bought me a small black leather wallet yesterday.
       
Chinese Style        Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam in finishing his work on time.
American Style        Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam to finish his work on time.
       
Chinese Style        These thugs are quite capable to do really hasty things.
American Style        These thugs are quite capable of doing really hasty things.
       
Chinese Style        I very enjoyed it.
American Style        I really enjoyed it.
       
Chinese Style        If you determine to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard.
American Style        If you are determined to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard.

Common Mistakes 14 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        What do you feel now ?
American Style        How do you feel now ?
       
Chinese Style        What season do you like best ?
American Style        Which season do you like best ?
       
Chinese Style        Welcome you to Taiwan.
American Style        Welcome to Taiwan.
       
Chinese Style        Where is the capital of Australia.
American Style        What is the capital of Australia.
       
Chinese Style        He has a wide shoulders.
American Style        He has a broad shoulders.

Common Mistakes 13 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        My grandmother lived to eighty-five.
American Style        My grandmother lived to be eighty-five.
       
Chinese Style        I have a lot of work to be done.
American Style        I have a lot of work to do.
       
Chinese Style        To drink too much is bad for one's health.
American Style        Drinking too much is bad for one's health.
       
Chinese Style        Today is hot.
American Style        It's hot today.
       
Chinese Style        My father will be home today afternoon.
American Style        My father will be home this afternoon.
       
Chinese Style        What is the total sum ?
American Style        How much does it come to ?

Common Mistakes 12 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        This steak is soft.
American Style        This steak is tender.
       
Chinese Style        His new book will be sold well.
American Style        His new book will sell well.
       
Chinese Style        There're a lot of sparrows stopping on the telephone lines.
American Style        There're a lot of sparrows sitting on the telephone lines.
       
Chinese Style        He hit me strongly.
American Style        He hit me hard.
       
Chinese Style        My pay cannot support my living.
American Style        My pay is not enough to live on.
       
Chinese Style        He wants to establish a sweet home.
American Style        He wants to establish a happy home.

Common Mistakes 11 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        He got 87 points in chemistry.
American Style        He got an 87 in chemistry.
       
Chinese Style        Chang is a popular name in Taiwan.
American Style        Chang is a common name in Taiwan.
       
Chinese Style        I'm a public servant.
American Style        I work for the government.
       
Chinese Style        She is pure.
American Style        She is naive.
       
Chinese Style        I have a question to you.
American Style        I have a question to ask you.
       
Chinese Style        This book deserves to read several times.
American Style        This book deserves to be read several times.

Common Mistakes 10 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        She married old.
American Style        She married late in life.
       
Chinese Style        I saw it on the newspapers.
American Style        I read ( saw ) it in the newspapers.
       
Chinese Style        He is a liar, and you are one too.
American Style        He is a liar, and you are too.
       
Chinese Style        Open page 20 of your books.
American Style        Open your books to page 20.
       
Chinese Style        Our Chinese students are diligent.
American Style        We Chinese students are diligent.
       
Chinese Style        Don't make the office out of order.
American Style        Don't leave the office in a mess.

Common Mistakes 9 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        Here is a pair of nice shoes.
American Style        Here is a nice pair of shoes.
       
Chinese Style        Is this seat empty.
American Style        Is this seat taken.
       
Chinese Style        Don't be noisy.
American Style        Be quiet.
       
Chinese Style        It is not of only your business.
American Style        It is none of your business.
       
Chinese Style        I will do anything I can do for you.
American Style        I will do anything I can for you.
       
Chinese Style        This is the key of my room.
American Style        This is the key to my room.

Common Mistakes 8 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        They didn't understand my mind.
American Style        They didn't understand what I was thinking.
       
Chinese Style        This is where you mistake.
American Style        This is where you are mistaken.
       
Chinese Style        I felt good mood.
American Style        I am in a good mood.
       
Chinese Style        Please allow me more two hours.
American Style        Please allow me two more hours.
       
Chinese Style        My watch doesn't move at all. I must get it checked up.
American Style        My watch isn't running, I must get it checked up.
       
Chinese Style        We moved house to Johor last month.
American Style        We moved to Johor last month.

Common Mistakes 7 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        Leave your hand from the end of the wire.
American Style        Let go of the end of the wire.
       
Chinese Style        I was ten minutes late for the English lesson.
American Style        I was ten minutes late for the English class.
       
Chinese Style        How many Chinese letters do you know ?
American Style        How many Chinese characters do you know ?
       
Chinese Style        He is fighting for his life.
American Style        He is fighting for his bread.
       
Chinese Style        Why do you say like that.
American Style        Why do you say that.
       
Chinese Style        I have no house to live.
American Style        I have no house to live in.

Common Mistakes 6 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        I visited her ill mother in the hospital.
American Style        I visited her sick mother in the hospital.
       
Chinese Style        There is a limit in my patience.
American Style        There is a limit to my patience.
       
Chinese Style        Please wait inside the white line.
American Style        Please wait behind the white line.
       
Chinese Style        Is your house insured for fire ?
American Style        Is your house insured against fire ?
       
Chinese Style        I introduce Mr. Smith to you !
American Style        May I introduce Mr. Smith to you !
       
Chinese Style        She was first prize.
American Style        She took first prize.

Common Mistakes 5 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        He cannot read and write.
American Style        He cannot read or write.
       
Chinese Style        Where is here.
American Style        Where are we.
       
Chinese Style        How heavy are you ?
American Style        How much do you weigh ?
       
Chinese Style        He was talking in a high voice.
American Style        He was talking loud.
       
Chinese Style        Most Westerners have high noses.
American Style        Most Westerners have long noses.

Common Mistakes 4 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        Let's begin from page 10.
American Style        Let's begin at ( on ) page 10.
       
Chinese Style        Did you attend college ?
American Style        Did you go to college ?
       
Chinese Style        I wanted to go to Europe last summer, but it was too expensive so I gave up to go.
American Style        I wanted to go to Europe last summer, but it was too expensive so I gave up the idea.
       
Chinese Style        I'll go there at three.
American Style        I'll be there at three.
       
Chinese Style        I am going back my home.
American Style        I am going home.
       
Chinese Style        His temperature went down.
American Style        His temperature came down.

Common Mistakes 3 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        Don't step on the grass.
American Style        Keep off the grass.
       
Chinese Style        I get my salary twice a month.
American Style        I get paid twice a month..
       
Chinese Style        Would you like a drink ?
American Style        Would you like something to drink ?
       
Chinese Style        Let me examine your pulse.
American Style        Let me feel your pulse.
       
Chinese Style        I have no exercise talent.
American Style        I am not athletic.
       
Chinese Style        Don't expect me too much.
American Style        Don't expect too much from (of ) me.

Common Mistakes 2 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        The hall can seat two hundred people.
American Style        The hall seats two hundred people.
       
Chinese Style        Anywhere will do.
American Style        Any place will do.
       
Chinese Style        He is much interested in things Chinese.
American Style        He is very interested in Chinese things.
       
Chinese Style        Wait here please, I'll come back in a minute.
American Style        Wait here please, I'll be back in a minute.
       
Chinese Style        I am uncomfortable.
American Style        I don't feel well.
       
Chinese Style        Come to here.
American Style        Come here.

Common Mistakes 1 (看你犯了这样的错误没有?)

Chinese Style        It was so late there was no taxi.
American Style        It was so late that there was no taxi available.
       
Chinese Style        It's seven twenty o'clock.
American Style        It's seven twenty.
       
Chinese Style        Your coat is broken.
American Style        Your coat is torn.
       
Chinese Style        Let me help you to do your work.
American Style        Let me help you with your work.
       
Chinese Style        Susan didn't make a fault anyway.
American Style        Susan didn't make a mistake anyway.
       
Chinese Style        May I borrow your phone.
American Style        May I use your phone.