（40）At a Cocktail^{1 Party 在雞尾酒會上}

Cocktail parties are popular for both business and social functiongs. They may be casual or formal and are often held between 6：00 and 8：00 in the evening. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres or snacks are usually served.

為商務和社交的目的舉行雞尾酒會是非常常見的事。酒會可能是非正式的，也會是正式的，而且常常在晚上六點至八點間舉行。酒會上一般招待各種飲料和開胃小吃或點心。

1.A： Come in. It's nice to see you again.

B： It's nice to be here.

A： Would you care for a drink？

B： Just a club soda^{2 for me，please.}

2.A： Hi！ I'm happy you could make it.

B： Well, I've been looking forward to seeing you.

A： What can I get you？

B： I'd love a gin and tonic^3.

3.A： Good evening, I'm so happy you could come.

B： Thank you for inviting^{4 me.}

A： What would you like to drink？

B： A glass of white wine would be fine, thank you.

4.A： Hello. It's a pleasure to see you again.

B： Thank you. I've been looking forward to your party.

A： You'll have a drink, won't you？

A： I think I'll have a beer, if you have any.