情景对话5：道谢

            When someone invites you for dinner, you can bring flowers,candy or
            a bottle of wine. Sometimes people send a thank you note to the host
            or hostess a few days after the event.

            1.A: I'd better be going.
            B: So soon? Why don't you stay a little longer?
            A: I wish I could, but it's already late.
            B: Oh, it's a shame that you have to leave.
            A: Thank you for a wonderful meal.
            B: I'm glad you enjoyed it.

            2.A: I really must be going now.
            B: But you just got here. Can't you stay a little longer?
            A: That's very nice of you, but I really can't.
            B: Well, it's too bad that you have to go.
            A: Thanks very much. It was a great party!
            B: It was our pleasure.

            3.A: I think it's about time we got going.
            B: What? Already? Won't you have more coffee?
            A: I'd love to, but I have to get up early tomorrow.
            B: Oh! I'm sorry. I wish you could stay.
            A: Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.
            B: Don't mention it. I hope you can come again soon.

            4.A: I really should be on my way.
            B: Oh, not yet! At least have one for the road.
            A: No. Thanks all the same.
            B: Well, I'm sorry you have to leave so early.
            A: Thank you very much. We really had a good time.
            B: Well, thank you for coming