在工艺品商店

 　　At the Arts and Crafts Store

　　在工艺品商店

　　Key Sentences（重点句子）

　　Don't you think we could use one to decorate our room？

　　难道你不想买一条来装饰我们的房间吗？

　　Artistic¹ tapestry² is the highest form of expression of the rug weaving art，an exquisite³ handicraft of superb artistry in typical Chinese style.

　　艺术挂毯体现了地毯纺织艺术的最高水平，是具有典型中国风格的手工艺精品。

　　Is this the marvellous landscape in Guilin？

　　挂毯上是不是美丽的桂林山水？

　　What a lovely tapestry！

　　多美的挂毯啊！

　　Which do you prefer，the linen⁴ one，the figured dacron or the brocade？

　　您要哪种台布，亚麻的、提花涤纶还是织锦缎的？

　　You haven't anything cheaper，have you？

　　你们没有再便宜一点儿的吗？

　　Please have a look at the handembroldered one with anew design of bamboo.

　　请看这块手绣的有新式竹子图案的台布。

　　What fine needlework！

　　多好的绣工啊！

　　Are you being served，sir？

　　先生，有人接待您吗？

　　I'd like to buy a medium－sized cloisonne vase with alight blue background.

　　我想买一个中等尺寸的景泰蓝花瓶，底色要淡蓝的。

　　617. I'm sorry，sir. They are sold out.

　　对不起，先生，它们已经卖完了。

　　The background is pale blue with traditional Chinese paintings of flowers and birds.

　　底色是浅蓝的，还有中国花鸟画。

　　It's attractive. I'll take a pair.

　　这个很漂亮，我要一对。

　　Can you pack the vases and send them to New York bymail for me？

　　你替我把花瓶包装好寄往纽约，行吗？

　　They are made from different materials——dolomite，tough silk，organdie etc.

　　它们是用不同的材料做的，白云石、绡、蝉翼纱等。

　　This is made of wild goose feather and this is made of skylark feather.

　　这把是用雁毛做的，这把是用云雀毛做的。

　　Dialogue A

　　（A：Shop Assistant B：Mr Stone C：Mrs Stone）

　　B：look，Maggie. These tapestries⁵ are beautiful！Don't you think we could use one to decorate our room？

　　C：All right. （Looking at the price tags）Oh，a bit too much！

　　A：Artistic tapestry is the highest form of expression of the rug weaving art，an exquisite handicraft of superb artistry in typical Chinese style. Considering the fine craftsmanship⁶ they are worth much more.

　　B：I agree. Is this the marvellous landscape in Guilin？Whata lovely tapestry！We are going to Guilin in two days－this tapestry is really impressive.

　　C：I prefer to buy some embroidered⁷ tablecloths⁸ to match the tapestry.

　　A：Which do you prefer，the linen one，the figured dacron or the brocade？

　　C：The brocade，please. How much is one piece？

　　A：Sixty yuan and sixty fen⁹.

　　C：Too expensive. You haven't anything cheaper，have you？

　　A：Yes，we have. Here，please have a look at the handembroidered one with a new design of bamboo.

　　C：What fine needlework！What's the price？

　　A：Forty yuan and fifty fen.

　　B：IS this the sale price？

　　A：No，it isn't，sir. They are all first-class goods. We have price tags on each of them. Our shop holds a one price policy. We are not allowed to change the price at will.

　　C：I see. I'll take two then. Henry，you like them？

　　B：Yes，I do. Eh，could you send them to our room？

　　A：Certainly，sir. Please write down your name and yourroom number.

　　Dialogue B

　　A：Are you being served，sir？

　　B：I'd like to buy a medium-sized cloisonne vase with a light blue background.

　　A：I'm sorry，sir. They are sold out. We only have some big ones now，but we are expecting to have some tomorrow.

　　B：Oh，I am leaving China tomorrow. I don't think I have much time.

　　A：Could you go to the Shanghai Friendship Store and get it there？

　　B：Let me see. How much is the big one？

　　A：One hundred and eighty yuan.

　　B：That sounds reasonable. Will you show the some？

　　A：Yes，sir. How would you like this one？The background is pale blue with traditional Chinese paintings of flowers and brids.

　　B：It's attractive. I'll take a pair. I am sure my wife will like them.

　　A：Yes. I'm sure she will，sir.

　　B：Can you pack the vases and send them to New York by mail for me？

　　A：Yes，sir. Please write your name and address on this slip.

　　B：OK. How much should I pay then？

　　A：Four hundred yuan altogether，including the postage and the charge for the packing. You know，we'll have to make a special box.

　　B：All right. Here's the money.

　　Assistant：Thank you.

　　Dialogue C

　　（A：shop assistant B：Mr Smith C：Mrs Smith）

　　C：（to B）Come here，John，do you like the eggs？（to A）Are they made of real eggs？

　　A：They're made of egg shells. The yolk¹⁰ and white are taken off.

　　B：Let me see…. A pair of eggs is sold at two yuan and fifty fen. It's not expensive，Is it，Joan？

　　C：No，I think we'll take two pairs.

　　B：The small screens look lovely. （to A） What are they made from？

　　A：They are made from different materiais-dolomite，tough silk，organdie， etc. The frames are made of mahogany.

　　The designs are painted by hand.

　　B：（to C）Shall we take one？

　　C：I think so. But shall we buy some fans？

　　B：Yes. （to A） Are these all sandal fans？

　　A：Not all of them. Some are made of Chinese little leaf boxwood with scent¹¹ sprayed on. Those made of real sandalwood are much more expensive.

　　C：May I take a smell of them and compare which one I like better.

　　A：Yes，please. Here you are. （After smelling them）

　　C：This one smells better. I'll take this and buy a feather fan. Please show me some.

　　A：Yes，this is made of wild goose feather and this is made of skylark feather.

　　C：I'll take both of them. Please put all things I selected to－get her and tell me how much do I owe you？

　　A：Just a moment，please. I'll figure them out.

　　Words and Expressions

　　artistry    n. 艺术性；艺术技巧

　　weave    vt. 织，编（制）

　　embroidery¹²    n. 绣花，绣制品

　　shell     n. 壳；果壳；荚

　　yolk    n. 蛋黄；卵黄

　　domolite    n. 白云石；石灰岩；大理石

　　organdie    n. 蝉翼纱

　　frame     n. 架子；框架

　　mahogany    n. 红木；核花心木；红柳桉木

　　sandal     n. 凉鞋；檀香

　　spray    vt. 喷；喷涂；向……喷射（out）

　　scent    n. 气味；香味；香水 （or：perfume）

　　compare    v. 比较，对照

　　feather fan 羽毛扇

　　skylark    n. 云雀

1 artistic   

adj.艺术(家)的，美术(家)的；善于艺术创作的

参考例句：

• The picture on this screen is a good artistic work.这屏风上的画是件很好的艺术品。
• These artistic handicrafts are very popular with foreign friends.外国朋友很喜欢这些美术工艺品。

2 tapestry   

n.挂毯，丰富多采的画面

参考例句：

• How about this artistic tapestry and this cloisonne vase?这件艺术挂毯和这个景泰蓝花瓶怎么样？
• The wall of my living room was hung with a tapestry.我的起居室的墙上挂着一块壁毯。

3 exquisite   

adj.精美的；敏锐的；剧烈的，感觉强烈的

参考例句：

• I was admiring the exquisite workmanship in the mosaic.我当时正在欣赏镶嵌画的精致做工。
• I still remember the exquisite pleasure I experienced in Bali.我依然记得在巴厘岛所经历的那种剧烈的快感。

4 linen   

n.亚麻布，亚麻线，亚麻制品；adj.亚麻布制的，亚麻的

参考例句：

• The worker is starching the linen.这名工人正在给亚麻布上浆。
• Fine linen and cotton fabrics were known as well as wool.精细的亚麻织品和棉织品像羊毛一样闻名遐迩。

5 tapestries   

n.挂毯( tapestry的名词复数 )；绣帷，织锦v.用挂毯（或绣帷）装饰( tapestry的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• The wall of the banqueting hall were hung with tapestries. 宴会厅的墙上挂有壁毯。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The rooms were hung with tapestries. 房间里都装饰着挂毯。 来自《简明英汉词典》

6 craftsmanship   

n.手艺

参考例句：

• The whole house is a monument to her craftsmanship. 那整座房子是她技艺的一座丰碑。
• We admired the superb craftsmanship of the furniture. 我们很欣赏这个家具的一流工艺。

7 embroidered   

adj．绣花的

参考例句：

• She embroidered flowers on the cushion covers. 她在这些靠垫套上绣了花。
• She embroidered flowers on the front of the dress. 她在连衣裙的正面绣花。

8 tablecloths   

n.桌布，台布( tablecloth的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Champagne corks popped, and on lace tablecloths seven-course dinners were laid. 桌上铺着带装饰图案的网织的桌布，上面是七道菜的晚餐。 来自飘（部分）
• At the moment the cause of her concern was a pile of soiled tablecloths. 此刻她关心的事是一堆弄脏了的台布。 来自辞典例句

9 fen   

n.沼泽，沼池

参考例句：

• The willows over all the fen rippled and whitened like a field of wheat.沼泽上的柳树，随风一起一伏，泛出白光，就象一片麦田一样。
• There is a fen around each island.每个岛屿周围有一个沼泽。

10 yolk   

n.蛋黄，卵黄

参考例句：

• This dish would be more delicious with some yolk powder.加点蛋黄粉，这道菜就会更好吃。
• Egg yolk serves as the emulsifying agent in salad dressing.在色拉调味时，蛋黄能作为乳化剂。

11 scent   

n.气味，香味，香水，线索，嗅觉；v.嗅，发觉

参考例句：

• The air was filled with the scent of lilac.空气中弥漫着丁香花的芬芳。
• The flowers give off a heady scent at night.这些花晚上散发出醉人的芳香。

12 embroidery   

n.绣花，刺绣；绣制品

参考例句：

• This exquisite embroidery won people's great admiration.这件精美的绣品，使人惊叹不已。
• This is Jane's first attempt at embroidery.这是简第一次试着绣花。