James: So, Michelle, let me introduce you to Maria. She' s my colleague from Brazil. Maria, this is Michelle.
米歇尔,让我给你介绍玛莉亚给你认识。她是我来自巴西的同事。玛莉亚,这是米歇尔。
Maria: Hi, Michelle. So what do you do here in Shanghai? I mean, what work do you do?
嗨,米歇尔。你来上海想做什么?我是说,你的工作是什么?
Michelle: I work in advertising right now. How about you?
我做的是广告。你呢?
Maria: I' m actually in the wine business.
事实上我在做酒的生意。
Michelle: That sounds really great. I love wine myself! Is this your first time to Shanghai Maria?
听上去很不错。我自己本身也很喜欢酒!玛莉亚,这是你第一次来上海吗?
Maria: No actually, I often visit. I usually come to China for business at least once a year. Also, I love the restaurants in Shanghai, so that' s a good reason to come.
事实上我常来上海。我每年都会来中国做生意至少一次。并且,我很喜欢上海的餐馆,这也是我来上海的原因之一。
Michelle: Me too. Actually, there' s a great Brazilian restaurant I recommend. I mean, the food is delicious but the service isn' t so good. I often like to get together with friends and have a great barbecue there.
我也是。我想跟你推荐一个巴西餐馆。那儿的食物很美味但是服务很差。我经常和朋友们在那儿进行烧烤聚会。
James: We should go together sometime.
我们有机会也可以去那儿聚一聚。
Michelle: Wonderful idea! I' d love that!
好主意!我喜欢的!
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