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　　The Weekend - Buying a Camera (C0171)
A: Hello, ma’am, can I help you find something?
B: Yes, actually I’m looking to buy a camera.
A: We’ve got a wide selection do you know if
you’d like a point-and-shoot, or something a lit-
tle fancier? Are you shopping for yourself or for
someone else?
B: Actually I’m buying a camera for my husband.
A: Ah, well then I’d recommend a nice entry-level
digital SLR.
B: Yeah? Can I take a look at the SLRs you carry?
A: Sure thing, follow me. This here is the.
B: The Canon Eos. Yeah it’s ok, but I’m looking for
something that performs better in low light, has a
better display panel, and longer battery life.
A: Oh, ah, umthe Nikon D60 is a nice option.

　　B: Yeah, but what kit¹ lens does
with? I don’t want some bulky
A: Oh, well this one has the, uh.
B: Looks to me like an 18-55m
dard, that will do. Not like
stalking celebrities² or anythin
A: So, ahem, can I interest you i
B: Accessories? Do you carry p
A: Polarizing filter um we should
looks like we’re sold out.
B: No you’re not! There are som
A: Oh, well, would you look at t
ters.
B: Thanks for your help, Ralph!
A: No problem, ma’am.

 

1 kit   

n.用具包，成套工具；随身携带物

参考例句：

• The kit consisted of about twenty cosmetic items.整套工具包括大约20种化妆用品。
• The captain wants to inspect your kit.船长想检查你的行装。

2 celebrities   

n.（尤指娱乐界的）名人( celebrity的名词复数 )；名流；名声；名誉

参考例句：

• He only invited A-list celebrities to his parties. 他只邀请头等名流参加他的聚会。
• a TV chat show full of B-list celebrities 由众多二流人物参加的电视访谈节目