快捷之路交际英语1 chapter 14

　　[00:10.79]I Don’t Thin We Can Afford It
[00:13.14]A. which refrigerator do you like?
[00:19.85]B. I like this one. It’s very large.
[00:23.72]A. I know. It’s larger than that one, but it’s also more expensive.
[00:29.47]B. Hmm. You’re right.
[00:32.63]A. I don’t think we can afford it.
[00:35.50]B. I suppose not.
[00:37.64]A. Which sofa do you like?
[00:48.35]B. I like this one. It’s very comfortable.
[00:52.90]A. I know. It’s more comfortable than that one, but it’s also more expensive.
[00:59.85]B. Hmm. You’re right.
[01:02.77]A. I don’t think we can afford it.
[01:05.54]B. I suppose not.
[01:07.81]Can You Show Me a Less Expensive One?
[01:14.27]A. May I help you?
[01:19.44]B. Yes. I’m looking for a firm mattress¹.
[01:23.98]A. Take a look at this one. It’s the firmest mattress in the store.
[01:29.16]B. How much is it?
[01:31.51]A. Three hundred dollars (＄300).
[01:33.65]B. I see. Can you show me a less expensive one?
[01:38.90]A. Certainly. I’ll be happy to.
[01:42.14]A. May I help you?
[01:50.18]B. Yes. I’m looking for a comfortable armchair.
[01:55.04]A. Take a look at this one. It’s the most comfortable armchair in the store.
[02:01.81]B. How much is it?
[02:03.56]A. Four hundred and fifty dollars (＄450) .
[02:06.41]B. I see. Can you show me a less expensive one?
[02:11.27]A. Certainly. I’ll be happy to.
[02:14.82]I Think We Should Stop at the Bank
[02:22.47]A. You know…I think we should stop at the bank.
[02:29.42]B. Why? Do we need cash?
[02:32.58]A. Yes. Remember…We have to buy stamps at the post office, and we’re going to take the kids to the zoo tomorrow.
[02:41.41]B. You’re right. I forgot. How much do you think we should get?
[02:47.78]A. I think forty dollars (＄40) will be enough.
[02:51.86]B. I think so, too.
[02:54.00]I’d Like to Deposit² This in My Savings³ Account
[03:01.58]A. I’d like to deposit this in my savings account.
[03:07.43]B. All right. Please print your name on the deposit slip.
[03:12.78]A. Oh. Did I forget to print my name on the deposit slip?
[03:17.85]B. Yes, you did.
[03:19.89]A. Sorry.
[03:21.43]I’m Balancing the Checkbook
[03:30.26]A. What are you doing?
[03:34.23]B. I’m balancing the checkbook.
[03:37.08]A. Oh. I forgot to tell you. I wrote a check to Dr. Anderson for Billy’s examination.
[03:44.55]B. Oh. Do you remember the amount?
[03:48.60]A. Yes. Seventy-five dollars(＄75).
[03:52.25]B. Okay. Thanks
[03:54.92]Why Are you Banging on the Vending⁴ Machine?
[04:02.36]A. Why are you banging on the vending machine?
[04:07.54]B. I’m trying to buy soda⁵, but I just lost my money.
[04:12.68]A. What did you put in?
[04:14.96]B. A quarter and a dime⁶.
[04:17.20]A. Thirty-five cents? That’s too bad! You should call the number on the machine and ask for your money back.
[04:25.74]B. I will.
[04:27.99]Did You Remember to Pay the Telephone Bill?
[04:49.02]A. Did you remember to pay the telephone bill?
[04:54.27]B. The telephone bill? That isn’t due yet.
[04:58.42]A. Are you sure?
[04:59.89]B. Yes. I’m positive. Look! Here’s the bill. It’s due on January 10th.
[05:07.25]A. Oh, okay.
[05:09.50]I Think There’s a Mistake on My Electric Bill
[05:18.96]A. Southeast Electric Company. May I help you?
[05:24.81]B. Yes. I think there’s a mistake on my electric bill.
[05:29.56]A. Oh, what’s the problem?
[05:32.49]B. I believer I was charged too much.
[05:35.86]A. I see. What is your name?
[05:39.17]B. John Lawson.
[05:41.21]A. And your account number?
[05:43.67]B. 463 21 0978.
[05:50.12]A. And what is the amount on your bill?
[05:52.97]B. Four hundred and thirty dollars(＄430)
[05:56.02]A. All right. Please hold and I’ll check our records.
[06:00.59]B. Thank you.

1 mattress   

n.床垫，床褥

参考例句：

• The straw mattress needs to be aired.草垫子该晾一晾了。
• The new mattress I bought sags in the middle.我买的新床垫中间陷了下去。

2 deposit   

n.定金，存款，矿藏；vt.使沉淀，寄存，储蓄

参考例句：

• There is too much deposit in a bottle of wine.酒瓶里有太多的沉淀物。
• The hotel requires a deposit for all advance bookings.旅馆规定凡预订房间都要先付订金。

3 savings   

n.存款，储蓄

参考例句：

• I can't afford the vacation,for it would eat up my savings.我度不起假，那样会把我的积蓄用光的。
• By this time he had used up all his savings.到这时，他的存款已全部用完。

4 vending   

v.出售（尤指土地等财产）( vend的现在分词 )；（尤指在公共场所）贩卖；发表（意见，言论）；声明

参考例句：

• Why Are You Banging on the Vending Machine? 你为什么敲打这台自动售货机？ 来自朗文快捷英语教程 2
• Coca-Cola had to adapt almost 300,000 vending machines to accept the new coins. 可口可乐公司必须使将近三十万台自动贩卖机接受新货币。 来自超越目标英语 第5册

5 soda   

n.苏打水；汽水

参考例句：

• She doesn't enjoy drinking chocolate soda.她不喜欢喝巧克力汽水。
• I will freshen your drink with more soda and ice cubes.我给你的饮料重加一些苏打水和冰块。

6 dime   

n.（指美国、加拿大的钱币）一角

参考例句：

• A dime is a tenth of a dollar.一角银币是十分之一美元。
• The liberty torch is on the back of the dime.自由火炬在一角硬币的反面。