流利美国口语2.11（在线收听）

W: I would like to send this package to the US.

M: Do you want to send it by sea or air?

W: How long will it take by sea?

M: About 2 to 3 months.

W: Oh, I will send it by air then.

Dialogue 2.

W: I want to send this package by first class mail.

M: Do you want it insured?

W: Yes, for 50 dollars, please. I’d also like some stamps.

M: You will have to get those at the stamp window over there next to general delivery.

W: Can I get money orders there, too?

M: No, that’s to the left.

Dialogue 3.

W: I’d like to mail this letter to China by certified mail.

M: You can’t send a letter overseas by certified mail. If you want you can register it.

W: How much does it cost to mail a registered letter to China?

M: It’s 6 dollars.

W: It will take longer for a registered letter to arrive at its destination. Is that right?

M: That’s correct.

W: Well, to be on the safe side I guess I will register it.

M: All right. Fill out this form, please.

Dialogue 4.

W: I want to send this package parcel post registered.

M: What does it contain?

W: There are books and manuscripts.

M: That will be 40 cents. Here are your stamps.

W: Thanks.

M: Wait a second, Miss.

W: Yes?

M: You forgot to put the return address on the package.

W: Oh, sorry. I will put it on right now.

M: Now, here is your receipt.

Exercise.

1. I’d like to send this package to China.

2. I want to send it by air.

3. To make it fast you can send a fax.

4. Fill out this form.

5. What’s the zip code?

6. How much postage do I need to send this package?

7. Do you want to mail it by air or by ordinary mail?

8. May I see your identification?

9. I’d like to pick up the registered letter for me.

10. Don’t forget the return address.

11. Can I get money orders there too?

12. I’ll mail it first class.

13. I’d like to insure the package for 30 dollars.

14. You might also consider asking your neighbor to pick up your mail for you.

15. Can you hold my mail here?