流利美国口语2.6（在线收听）

M: Do you see anything you like?

W: Yes, that dress looks really nice.

M: Would you like to try it on?

W: Yes, I think I’ll do that. All right I’ll take this one. Please wrap it up.

M: Thanks.

Dialogue 2.

M: Lucy. You look nice with that blouse today. It goes so well with your skirt.

W: Thank you. I happen to catch sight of it yesterday in the fashion shop. There is only one left in my size. And what’s cool is that it only cost me 18 pounds.

M: Really? Did you get that on sale?

W: I sure did. There is a big sale at the store.

M: That’s great. Is the sale still going on?

W: It’s going to last until Saturday.

Dialogue 3.

M: Hi, how much do you ask for it?

W: 150 RMB.

M: Don’t try to rip me off. I know what this is worth. 50 RMB tops.

W: Are you kidding? It cost me more than that. 120 RMB.

M: Come on. If you don’t give me a better price I won’t buy this from you.

W: Wait, wait. OK. 85 RMB. Final price. Take it or leave it.

M: If that’s the lowest you willing to go I am leaving. I’ll pay 65 RMB. Final offer.

W: You drive a hard bargain. I am losing money on this, but all right I’ll let you have it for 65.

Dialogue 4.

W: May I help you?

M: Yes, I am wondering if you have embroider dresses?

W: Yes, we do. We have a good range of embroider dresses over there. Is this one with flowers OK?

M: The embroider is lovely. But I am afraid yellow is not the color for my wife.

W: What do you think of this one?

M: Mm, the style is not right. I’d like to look around myself.

W: Sure. If you need help just let me know.

M: Excuse me? Do you have this one of large size in blue?

W: One moment please. Sorry, we are out of the blue ones in large. Would you please look at this one? It’s new arrival, silk and hand made, 200 dollars.

M: It’s a little expensive. But I think I’ll take it.

W: Will it be cash or charge?

M: Charge.

Dialogue 5.

W: Excuse me? I want to return this shirt.

M: What’s the problem with it?

W: It’s too small.

M: Didn’t you try it on before you bought it?

W: Well, as a matter of fact, I received it as a gift.

M: Then you are sure it came from our store?

W: Yes, I am pretty sure. Don’t you sell this item?

M: Yes, we do. I am afraid we don’t give a refund, but we can give you credit towards another purchase in our store.

W: No refunds? Well, in that case I’ll accept the credit.

Exercise.

1. Is there a fitting room around here?

2. With the 20 percent discount it comes to 55 dollars 20 cents.

3. Today there are several items on sale.

4. Are there any drugstores around here?

5. Can I pay by traveler’s check?

6. Could you please gift wrap it?

7. This is a small size shirt.

8. This is a capital air-conditioner.

9. What is in fashion?

10. This skirt goes well with your jacket.

11. This sweater is in the wrong size. Can I get a refund?

12. Excuse me? I want to return this skirt.

13. Hey, come on. Give a break.

14. The color is a bit loud.

15. The lowest price to go is 20 yuan. Take it or leave it.