Initial Introduction & General Questions
The interviewer and potential roommate introduce themselves and engage in light conversation to break the ice, followed by general questions about background and reasons for moving.
面试官和潜在室友互相介绍，进行轻松的破冰对话，然后提出关于背景和搬家原因的一般性问题。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
pleasure's all mine
This is a polite idiom meaning 'I'm happy to be here' or 'it's my pleasure too.' Use it to respond graciously when someone thanks you for visiting.
这是一个礼貌的习语，意思是‘我很高兴能在这里’或‘我也很乐意’。当别人感谢你的访问时，用它来优雅地回应。
make yourself at home
This phrase invites someone to relax and feel comfortable in your space, like they're in their own home. It's common in hosting situations to show friendliness.
这句话邀请某人在你的空间里放松并感到舒适，就像他们在自己家里一样。这在招待场合中很常见，用来表达友好。
kick things off
An informal expression meaning 'to start' something, like a conversation or event. Use it in casual settings to begin discussions smoothly.
一个非正式表达，意思是 '开始' 某事，比如对话或活动。在休闲场合使用它来顺利开启讨论。
laid-back
Describes someone who is relaxed and easy-going, not strict or tense. It's useful for describing personality in interviews or social talks.
描述某人放松且随和，不严格或紧张。在面试或社交谈话中描述个性很有用。
reliable
Means dependable and trustworthy, someone who does what they say they'll do. Important in roommate contexts to show you value responsibility.
意味着可靠和值得信赖，某人会说到做到。在室友情境中很重要，以显示你重视责任。
respectful
Showing consideration and politeness towards others. Use this to describe qualities you want in a roommate, emphasizing mutual courtesy.
对他人表现出考虑和礼貌。使用此词描述您在室友中希望的品质，强调相互礼貌。
lease
A legal agreement for renting a place, like an apartment. 'Lease is up' means it's ending. Common in housing discussions.
一种租用场所的法律协议，例如公寓。'Lease is up' 表示它即将到期。常见于住房讨论中。
commute
The regular journey to and from work. Mentioning it shows practical reasons for choosing a place, like convenience.
上下班的常规旅程。提及它显示出选择一个地方的实际原因，比如便利。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
It's nice to finally put a face to the name.
This is a friendly way to greet someone you've only known by name before, meaning 'I'm glad to meet you in person.' Useful for introductions; it builds rapport in interviews.
这是对之前只通过名字了解的人打招呼的友好方式，意思是‘很高兴亲自见到你’。适用于介绍场合；在面试中能建立 rapport。
The pleasure's all mine.
A polite response to 'thanks for coming,' flipping the thanks back. It's idiomatic English; use it to sound courteous and natural in social or professional greetings.
对“谢谢你来”的礼貌回应，将感谢回敬回去。这是英语中的习语；用它来在社交或职业问候中听起来礼貌而自然。
Make yourself at home. Can I get you anything to drink?
This offers hospitality, making guests comfortable. The structure uses an imperative for invitation followed by a question. Great for hosting; shows politeness in English culture.
这提供了款待，让客人感到舒适。结构使用命令式邀请后跟一个问题。适合招待；显示英语文化中的礼貌。
To kick things off, could you tell me a little bit about yourself?
Starts a conversation politely with 'could you' for requests. 'Kick things off' means begin. Useful in interviews to transition to personal questions smoothly.
“could you”用于请求，以礼貌的方式开始对话。“Kick things off”意为开始。在面试中用于顺利过渡到个人问题很有用。
I'm generally pretty laid-back, but I do value a clean and quiet living space.
Contrasts personality with preferences using 'but' for balance. 'Do value' emphasizes importance. Practical for describing habits in roommate talks; helps set expectations.
使用“but”对比性格与偏好以求平衡。“Do value”强调重要性。在室友对话中描述习惯很实用；有助于设定期望。
I'm hoping to find someone reliable, respectful, and open to communication.
Uses parallel structure with 'and' for listing qualities. 'Hoping to' expresses desire. Essential for stating roommate preferences; teaches how to describe ideal traits.
使用 'and' 的并列结构列出品质。'Hoping to' 表达愿望。对于陈述室友偏好至关重要；教导如何描述理想特质。
My current lease is up, and I'm looking for a quieter neighborhood.
Explains reasons with 'and' connecting clauses. 'Lease is up' is a common phrase for ending rental. Useful for sharing moving background; simple past-present pattern.
用 'and' 连接从句解释原因。'Lease is up' 是结束租赁的常见短语。有助于分享搬家背景；简单过去-现在模式。
The location is fantastic for my commute, and honestly, the pictures looked really inviting.
Gives reasons with 'and' and 'honestly' for sincerity. Adjectives like 'fantastic' and 'inviting' add positivity. Good for explaining interest in a place during interviews.
使用 'and' 和 'honestly' 给出理由，以增加诚意。像 'fantastic' 和 'inviting' 这样的形容词增添了积极性。适合在面试中解释对一个地方的兴趣。