大学生活英语-Buying Textbooks(2)

A: Where can I buy textbooks?
B: First, you need to have the list of books for your class. Do you have that?
A: Yes, I have that.
B: Well, when you have that, you can take it over to the bookstore. Can you find it?
A: No, I don't know where the bookstore is.
B: Just pass the gym and it's the first door on your left. Were you aware that you can also turn in your old textbooks for money?
A: Really? How can I do that?
B: Take your used textbooks with you and give them to the representative¹ near the entrance. He will pay you for them. Are you going today?
A: No, I can't make it today.
B: I could help you with buying your books if you meet me there at 1:00 today or tomorrow. Would you like my help?
A: No, thanks. I'm good.
B: I'll see you later then. Have a great day!
 

1 representative   

n.代表，众议员，典型；adj.描写的，表现的，代理的，代表性的，代议制的，典型的

参考例句：

• He is a representative for a large steel company.他是一家大型钢铁公司的代理人。
• We have a representative sample.我们有一个代表性的样品。