交际英语热门话题209

Unit 9

Go Shopping

Conversation 1

A : Oh, so many kinds of winter hats.

B : What is your favorite color , miss?

A : Red.

B : Here you are. It's very attractive.

A : May I try it on ?

B : Go ahead.

A : Is there a mirror around here?

B : Right over there.

A : Does it suit me?

B : Yes, you look very nice.

A : How much is it?

B : We're having a clearance¹ sale.$4plus tax.

A : That's quite reasonable.

Conversation 2

A : What can I do for you , Madam?

B : I'd like to buy a pair of leather shoes.

A : What size do you take?

B : Size 38 or 39.

A : How about this pair? They're well-made.

B : But they are a little tight, They Pinch².

A : In fact, They'll stretch a bit later.

B : I know . But can you show me a little larger size?

A : All right. Here you are.

B : This pair fits me perfectly³. I feel comfortable.

Conversation 3

A : Give me enough for a skirt , will you ?

B : Here you are . It's 90 yuan, miss.

A : Can you give me a discount?

B : 20% is the best discount I can offer. That will came to 72yuan.

A : OK. 72 yuan.

B : Thanks , Miss. I want you to see our new stock⁴ of brocade satin , a splendid line , just came in .

A : No , Thanks. Not today.

B : I'll just have this all wrapped up for you.

Conversation 4

A : I want to buy a wallet.

B : Here are all the wallets with various designs. How about this one ? It is quite fashionable.

A : May I pick it up?

B : Of course.

A : Do you have one of better quality?

B : This one is much better, but it is also much more expensive.

A : There is no problem about the price. How much is it?

B : Two hundred and thirty-five yuan.

A : OK, I'll take it.

Conversation 5

A : Is there anything I could help you with, sir?

B : Yes , could you show me to your coat section?

A : This way , please.

B : Oh, These are exactly what I’m looking for.

A : These are French coats, sir. They are quite fashionable these days.

B : I'd like to try them on for size.

A : How does that fit, sir?

B : This seems to be my size.

A : It looks good on you.

B : Do you really think so?

A : I'd get it myself if I could.

B : Alright, I'll get it.

1 clearance   

n.净空；许可(证)；清算；清除，清理

参考例句：

• There was a clearance of only ten centimetres between the two walls.两堵墙之间只有十厘米的空隙。
• The ship sailed as soon as it got clearance. 那艘船一办好离港手续立刻启航了。

2 pinch   

n.捏，撮，困苦，偷窃；vt.掐，使...困苦，偷窃

参考例句：

• She would pinch on food in order to spend on clothing.她过去常把伙食费省下来买衣服。
• He put a pinch of salt on his food.他在自己的食物上撒了一撮盐。

3 perfectly   

adv.完美地，无可非议地，彻底地

参考例句：

• The witnesses were each perfectly certain of what they said.证人们个个对自己所说的话十分肯定。
• Everything that we're doing is all perfectly above board.我们做的每件事情都是光明正大的。

4 stock   

n.存货，储备；树干；血统；股份；家畜；adj.存货的；平凡的，惯用的；股票的；畜牧的；vt.进货，采购；储存；供给；vi.出新芽；进货

参考例句：

• The shop takes stock every week on Friday mornings.这家商店每星期五早晨盘点存货。
• Experts have forecast an upturn in the stock market.专家已预测股票市场价格有上升趋势。