每天一课英语口语 UNIT 001-019

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[00:00.00]1 Attending Customers

[00:06.87]Good afternoon, may I help you?

[00:08.86]Welcome to our shop.

[00:10.50]Anything I can do far you ?

[00:12.70]What kind would you like ?

[00:14.39]A: Good afternoon, madam.

[00:19.17]What can I do for you?

[00:20.85]B: I am looking for two shirts for my husband.

[00:22.99]A: Please go upstairs. You'll find a shirt-counter, next to the hat department.

[00:28.76]We happen to have some shirts on sale today. Please come this way. Here is the lift.

[00:34.32]B:Thank you very much.

[00:35.76]A: It's my pleasure.

[00:37.51](A customer enters a shop and an assistant comes to greet him. )

[00:43.31]Assistant:Good morning. Is there anything I can do for you?

[00:46.81]Costomer:No, thank you. I'm just looking around.

[00:50.21]Assistant: Just go ahead and take your time please.

[00:53.37]You'll be interested in our articles and find they're worth buying.

[00:57.60]I' d like to show you around and explain some of our items to you, if you like.

[01:03.06]Customer: That' s very kind of you. Do you have sweaters?

[01:07.16]Assistant: Yes, we do. They are on the third floor.

[01:11.11]We have different kinds and their prices are different. Mary will take you to the sweater counter.

[01:18.05]Customer: Thank you very much.

[01:20.43]Assistant: You are welcome.

[01:21.58]2 Inquiry

[01:25.60]Excuse me, can you tell me where the shoe department is ?

[01:29.10]Have you got the latest style dress from Japan?

[01:32.89]Are you likely to be getting any more in?

[01:35.90]Do you have the same colour but bigger size?

[01:39.16]A: Excuse me, but have you got the same design in yellow?

[01:47.18]B:Yes, we do. Just a moment, please. What about this one?

[01:51.65]A:Oh, it is very nice, but the colour is a little darker. Do you have any white ones in the same design?

[01:58.70]B:Yes, here you are.

[02:00.42]A:This colour fits me well. OK, I' II take it. Thank you.

[02:05.10](Mrs. Brown wants to buy a pair of shoes and she asks a man for the way to the shoe department)

[02:13.90]Mrs. Brown: Excuse me, could you direct me to the shoe-department?

[02:18.84]Man: I'm sorry. I don' t know, either.

[02:21.17]Mrs. Brown: Oh, I thought you are working here.

[02:24.30]Man: The Information Desk is at the gate. You may go there and ask.

[02:28.95]Mrs. Brown: Thank you.

[02:31.01](An assistant comes to her and offers help to her. )

[02:35.14]Assistant:  Hello, madam. Which department are you interested in?

[02:40.37]Mrs. Brown:I' d like to buy a pair of shoes. Could you show me where the shoe-department is?

[02:46.69]Assistant:  Sure. The shoe-department is on the fifth floor. You can take the lift on the right.

[02:52.67]Mrs. Brown: Thank you very much.

[02:55.49]Assistant:  It's my pleasure. I'm sure you'll find some you like.

[02:58.39]Mrs. Brown: I will if the quality is good and the price is reasonable.

[03:03.28]3 Recommending Clothes

[03:08.13]What do you think of this one?

[03:09.88]I'd like you to try this one.

[03:11.84]It' s of high quality.

[03:14.51]It wears very comfortable and keeps its shape.

[03:17.72]This style is the most fashionable of this year.

[03:21.53]A: I'd like to suggest you to try this one.

[03:27.39]B.It is good, but I am afraid the colour is too dark.

[03:31.46]A:What about this one? This colour is not dark, nor loud. And the design is the latest this year.

[03:38.72]B. It feels good. Is it made of a hundred-percent cotton?

[03:42.75]A: Sure.

[03:44.13]B;AII right. I'll buy this one.

[03:45.70](A customer comes into a shop to buy a gift for her sister. )

[03:51.81]Assistant: Good morning. What can I show you, please?

[03:55.18]Customer:Good morning. I want to buy a gift for my sister.

[03:59.80]What do you suggest for a fifteen-year-old girl?

[04:03.02]Assistant: We've just got some skirts of new styles from Japan. Here are they.

[04:08.32]Customer: This one looks very pretty. What' s it made of ?

[04:13.07]Assistant: The cloth is cotton; it wears comfortable. The design is our best seller this year.

[04:18.53]I am sure your sister would like it, too, especially young girls.

[04:23.55]And you have a wide range of colours.

[04:28.12]Customer: Could you show me the black one? Size 8.

[04:29.11]Assistant: OK, here you are.

[04:33.35]4 Choosing Items

[04:35.80]I don' t cure far this design. Would you show me a different one, please?

[04:41.10]Dose it come in arty other colour?

[04:44.24]I can ' t decide now. I'll have a look around. Show me all kinds. I'll compare them.

[04:50.98]A: Look at these hats. Aren't they lovely?

[04:56.49]B.Yes, they are lovely, but the price is also "lovely".

[05:00.33]A:These are cheaper, and attractive. I'll show you all kinds. You can make a comparison.

[05:06.34]B:That's very kind of you. I think I like the small one.

[05:10.00]A: Do you want to buy it now?.

[05:11.80]B:I think I must shop around before I decide.

[05:14.70](Mary seems interested in the dress on mannequin.)

[05:20.47]Salesgirl:Are you being served?

[05:23.03]Mary: No. Could you show me the dress that's displayed on man nequm?

[05:28.72]Salesgirl:Sure. Please come this way. This design comes in 4-colours and all sizes.

[05:35.78]Mary: May I try it on?

[05:38.05]Salesgirl:Of course. Here is the fitting room.

[05:41.79](Mary comes out of the fitting room. )

[05:44.92]Mary: It doesn't fit quite right. It feels a little fight in the waist. Do you have this in a larger size?

[05:54.06]Salesgirl:Yes, here it is.

[05:55.97]Mary:   Well, how do I look in this one?

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[06:05.56]Mary:   OK, I'll take it.

[06:09.06]5 Asking about the Price

[06:13.34]Haw much are they?

[06:15.41]May I know the price?

[06:17.52]Haw much does it cost?

[06:19.32]What's the price of this pair of jeans ?

[06:21.91]A:How much is it?

[06:25.54]B:20 dollars plus tax.

[06:27.40]A. It is too expensive. How about that one?

[06:31.00]B.That one is only 9 dollars.

[06:33.06]A:OK, I' II take that one.

[06:35.86](Mother and Father are trying to buy a cheap pullover for their son. )

[06:41.35]Mother: Honey, the weather is getting chilly and Peter needs some warm clothes.

[06:46.70]We' d better go upstairs to get a pullover for him.

[06:50.64]Father: You just bought one for him last year. What did it cost us?

[06:55.87]Mother:About $ 60. He has outgrown it.

[06:59.50]Father: Kids grow very fast, and no need to buy him too expensive stuff.

[07:05.43]Mother:Yes, you're right. What do you think of the blue one?

[07:09.66]Father: It looks nice.

[07:11.15]Mother:Let me see. How much is it? The tag tells $ 30.

[07:17.08]Father: How about the one over here? It's much cheaper.

[07:21.60]Mother:How much does it come?

[07:23.32]Father: It's only $19.

[07:25.52]Mother:It sounds reasonable and it looks so nice. We'll take it.

[07:30.90]6 Telling the Price

[07:34.87]It's 200 yuan.

[07:36.72]This hat sells for 25 yuan.

[07:39.83]12 dollars for a dozen.

[07:42.55]It costs 98 dollars.

[07:45.48]A.This one only charges you 69 dollars.

[07:51.64]B:I think it is a bit high.

[07:53.23]A:The quality is excellent, and it is the cheapest one.

[07:57.10]B:Could you show me something of the same quality but cheaper?

[08:00.94]A:I am sorry we don't have. The price depends on the quality.

[08:05.07]How about that one, it sells for 30 dollars.

[08:08.41]B:l'm afraid I don't care for it.

[08:11.94](Lily is heading for the scarf counter. )

[08:15.73]Salesgirl: What can I offer you here?

[08:17.11]Lily: I' d like to buy a silk scarf.

[08:21.84]Salesgirl: We have an excellent selection.

[08:24.40]Lily: Are they cheap?

[08:26.44]Salesgirl: The prices are different. You get what you pay for. This kind is 15 dollars.

[08:32.60]That one sells for 29 dollars.The one over here is priced at 50 dollars but the sale price is 39 dollars.

[08:37.98]Lily: A friend of mine has one which I like very much.I guess she bought it here.

[08:45.69]Salesgirl:What does it look like?

[08:51.51]Lily: It's blue silk with a white border, and made in China.

[08:55.77]Salesgirl:How about this one?

[08:58.31]Lily: Great! This is what I want. What's the price of it?

[09:05.05]Salesgirl: The regular price is 49 dollars.and the sale price today is 39 dollars.

[09:10.66]7 Bargaining

[09:15.05]Can you come down a little bit?

[09:16.70]I can' t give you more than 100 yuan.

[09:19.18]What price are you willing to pay?

[09:21.97]This price can barely cover the cost.

[09:24.56]A:Too expensive. The price is beyond my capacity.

[09:30.54]B:Thinking of the super quality, the price is quite reasonable.

[09:34.56]A:Can you come down a little bit?

[09:36.94]B:The price has already been reduced greatly. 9 dollars, it' s almost cost price.

[09:43.21]A:Couldn't I have it for 8.5 dollars?

[09:47.02]B:9 dollars is the lowest price I can offer. It's cost price.

[09:50.86]A:8.5 dollars, OK? I'll buy it.

[09:55.07]B: You made it.

[09:57.21](A customer wants to buy a cardigan, but she thinks the price is on the higher side. )

[10:04.63]Assistant: Hello! What can I show you, please?

[10:06.20]Customer:Hello! Show me the red cardigan, please.

[10:10.09]Assistant: All right. Just a moment, please. Here you are.

[10:14.01]Cutomer: It's beautiful. This is my right size. How do you sell it?

[10:19.65]Assistant: 650 yuan.

[10:22.08]Customer:What a bit of money!

[10:23.49]Assistant: It's a quality name brand. And it's the latest fashion this year. How much do you like it to be?

[10:30.70]Customer:Shall we make it 450 yuan then?

[10:34.49]Assistant: 450 can barely cover the price, 550.

[10:36.63]Customer: The price is quite higher than I expected. I insist on 450.

[10:46.24]Assistant: The best thing to do is to compromise. I won' t let it go for less than 500 yuan.

[10:53.27]I assure you this is a real bargain and you can't get it cheaper anywhere in the city.

[11:00.09]Customer: 500 is OK. I'll get it.

[11:00.77]8 Discount

[11:07.79]Can I have a discount?

[11:08.63]10% off the price.

[11:10.56]We already take 39% discount.

[11:13.88]If i'll be buying more, couldn't you give me more discount ?

[11:17.72]A: What's the price of this?

[11:22.24]B: 3 dollars a piece.

[11:23.99]A: What about a discount?

[11:25.74]B: lO% off.

[11:27.49]A: If we' ll be buying more, couldn't you give me more discount?

[11:31.93]B: It depends on the size you order.

[11:34.23]A: We need 30 dozen.

[11:35.98]B: In that case, we can knock 20% off. Perhaps you'd like to have a copy of our brochure.

[11:42.01](Mrs. Wang happens to do some shopping in a store when everything is on sale.)

[11:50.30]Mrs. Wang: So many people are over there. Let's go and see. What is going on?

[11:55.76]Assistant: We are having a big sale for Spring Festival. Everything is on sale.

[12:01.69]Mrs. Wang: I just get a very rare chance. How much are the shoes?

[12:06.91]Assistant: 84 yuan. The standard price is 120. We'll take 30% off.

[12:14.25]If you buy two pairs, we'll meet you halfway.

[12:18.69]Mrs. Wang: They are a real bargain. I'll take two pairs. How do you sell the cotton socks?

[12:24.96]Assistant: 50% off. If you buy 4, you can get one free.

[12:30.89]Mrs. Wang: I see. I'll buy a dozen. I'll get 3 pairs free, right?

[12:36.72]Assistant: Yes, madam.

[12:38.23]Mrs. Wang: How much are they in all?

[12:40.32]Assistant: Two pairs of shoes. A dozen of socks, 130 yuan in all.

[12:46.22]Mrs. Wang: Thank you very much.

[12:47.90]Assistant: It's my pleasure.

[12:49.67]9 Ordering

[12:53.46]I' d like to buy a silk dress.

[12:56.62]I'd order a pair of sport shoes, size41.

[12:57.80]We need 20 dollars in advance.

[13:04.77]We don' t have that in stock now, but we can reserve it for you.

[13:08.61]A: Where is the dress that's displayed on the mannequin?

[13:13.13]B.I am sorry, ma'am. Those dresses are sold out.

[13:16.13]A: Will you be having more in?

[13:18.49]B: I suppose so.

[13:20.44]A: I'd like to order one if it is possible.

[13:22.80]B. No problem. We need 20 wan in advance. And can I have your phone number?.

[13:28.10]I' II give you a call when it is available.

[13:30.68]A: 761-2086. Thank you very much.

[13:35.75](A customer is ordering a bonnet in a shop.)

[13:41.34]Customer: Excuse me, are you in charge of that counter?

[13:45.60]Assistant: Yes, I am. What can I do for you?

[13:48.63]Customer: Would you show me that beautiful bonnet?

[13:51.77]Assistant: Sure.

[13:52.78]Customer: It's fantastic. Doesn't it look flashy for me?

[13:56.21]Assistant: No, but a bit. It is perfect for you.

[13:59.78]Customer: How much does it come?

[14:01.43]Assistant: It is a bit expensive, 196 yuan, but it is worth the price.

[14:07.83]Customer: I didn't bring enough money. Will you keep this for me until tomorrow?.

[14:12.48]Assistant: Sure, but I am afraid you need to pay some money in advance.

[14:17.73]Customer: OK, what time do you open tomorrow?

[14:21.21]Assistant: We are open at 9:00 and dose at 11:00 at night.

[14:26.22]Customer: I'll be back as soon as possible tomorrow.

[14:29.25]10 Refund

[14:33.90]Can I have a refund on this?

[14:36.43]I would like my money back.

[14:39.28]It can be refunded if there is something wrong with it.

[14:42.52]Can I return it to you ?

[14:44.48]A: My brother doesn't like the colour. Can I have a refund on this?

[14:51.27]B: Yes, no problem, but may I see your receipt, please?

[14:54.62]A:I am sorry. I leave it at home.

[14:57.54]B:I am afraid it is non-refundable, if you don't have a receipt.

[15:01.83]You can be changed. We are available in all colours.

[15:06.16]A: It seems that I have no choice. All right. The same size, in blue.

[15:11.28]B: Just a moment, please.

[15:13.92](A customer comes to the shop with his broken shoes and demands arefund. )

[15:21.52]Sale-manager: May I help you?

[15:23.01]Customer:   Yes, I am afraid I bring you some trouble. My shoes have broken.

[15:24.53]Can I have a refund on them?

[15:32.73]Sale-manager: When did you buy it?

[15:34.06]Customer: Last year.

[15:34.84]Sale-manager: All our shoes are guaranteed for one year.

[15:38.08]It can be refunded, if there is something wrong with it in a year. May I see your receipt?

[15:41.40]Customer: Yes, here you are.

[15:47.67]Sale-manager: OK, you want to have a refund or you`d like to see the other shoes?

[15:52.92]We have the same style of shoes.

[15:55.35]Customer: I' d like my money back.

[15:57.83]Sale-manager: All right. You can get your money back if you go to the refund-counter with the receipt.

[16:04.31]Customer: Thank you for your help.

[16:06.64]Sale-manager: You are welcome.

[16:08.28]11 Window Shopping

[16:12.12]I am just looking around.

[16:14.55]Please feel free to walk around. Take your time browsing.

[16:18.52]I'll do window-shopping to kill time.

[16:21.63]Can you join me in shopping?

[16:23.51]A: May I help you?

[16:26.07]B: No, thank you. I am just looking around.

[16:29.91]A: Just go ahead and take your time please. If you need my help, just let me know.

[16:35.14]B:OK, thank you. By the way, do you have a bargain day?

[16:40.12]A: We usually have a big sale before Christmas. You can get a real bargain at that time.

[16:45.74]B: So I am just looking. I' II come back before Christmas.

[16:50.16](A young couple is planning for the weekend. )

[16:54.67]Mr. Wang: Honey, what are you planning for the coming weekend? Let's go skiing, shall we?

[17:02.33]Ms. Wang: We have to get up very early if siding. I am very tired.

[17:03.90]I don' t want to get up until 10 o' dock. Then we are going to shop around in the afternoon.

[17:12.96]Mr. Wang: Don' t you think you have done too much shopping these days? We are nearly out of money.

[17:20.27]Mrs. Wang: Never mind. I'll just hang around and do window-shopping in the Wal Mart.

[17:25.76]I am always fascinated by its variety of goods.

[17:29.60]I am planning to spend an afternoon window-shop- ping with Lily if you don' t go with me.

[17:35.97]What do you say?

[17:37.57]Mr. Wang: OK, I'll join you in shopping around. You are the boss.

[17:43.55]12  Women' s Wear

[17:47.94]Mini-skirts became young girls.

[17:50.08]Where are the Maternity Clothes?

[17:53.08]The counter over there sells young lady' s suits.

[17:56.35]There's a good variety of different styles in Women' s Wear.

[18:00.16]A. Hey, look at the mini-skirt on the mannequin.

[18:07.30]B: It's cute. Mini-skirts are in fashion again.

[18:10.69]A: Why don't you take one?

[18:13.49]B-It is not becoming a middle-aged woman. It is good for young girls.

[18:18.14]A: Yes, you're right. This counter only sells young lady's suit.

[18:23.65]B: Let's go over there. Perhaps we'll find ones that are becoming us.

[18:28.40](Mary and Lisa show a great interest in a tight dress.)

[18:35.74]Mary.Gee: Hi! That tight dress.

[18:39.53]Salesgirl: That's from Paris, but Hong Kong price. Very attractive on formal occasions.

[18:46.98]Would you like to try one on?

[18:49.74](Mary puts the tight dress on. )

[18:53.40]Lisa: You look terrific in it. A fashion model you are, Mary!

[18:58.05]Salesgirl: You have a good eye, ma' am. The black is perfectly fit for you.

[19:03.64]Mary: Lisa, will you also try one on? I like the burgundy.

[19:09.91]Lisa: It's good but I'll try the olive.

[19:15.84]Salesgirl: They're all nice color. One small suggestion, a pearl necklace will match with the dress.

[19:21.87]There're delicate ones in our bou tique.

[19:24.67]Girls: Thank you.

[19:26.18]Salesgirl: You' re welcome.

[19:28.54]13 Men' s Wear

[19:32.06]I' m interested in suit.

[19:34.57]This is a very expensive dress shirt.

[19:37.99]The denim jacket is marketable.

[19:39.95]Ties are over there.

[19:42.25]A: What can I do for you, sir?

[19:45.41]B: I' d like to buy this T-shirt.

[19:48.89]A: What color do you prefer?.

[19:52.15]B: White or any light color.

[19:55.18]A: We don't have white ones in this style. But how about this light blue one?

[19:58.81]B: That will be OK.

[19:59.83](Xiao Li comes to a shop and intends to buy a grey suit and a shirt.)

[20:06.99]Shop assistant: Are you being helped?

[20:09.47]Xiao Li: No, I' m not. Does this suit come in grey?

[20:13.44]Shop assistant: It does come in grey, but I don' t see any we have now.

[20:17.41]Xiao Li: I' d like to try one ff you have one in grey.

[20:21.07]Shop assistant: Let me check in the stockroom. By the way, what size do you take?

[20:26.84]Xiao Li: You can bring size 170 if you have.

[20:29.95](Coming back from the stockroom. )

[20:33.24]Shop assistant: I'm sorry, sir. We're out of stock now.

[20:37.21]Xiao Li: Oh... I guess I'll take the blue one.

[20:40.79]Shop assistant: Well, if you don't mind.

[20:43.64]Xiao Li: How about knocldng something off the price?

[20:46.25]Shop assistant: Sorry, we have only one price.

[20:49.75]Xiao Li: Do you have shirts that match with the suit?

[20:52.94]Shop assistant: Yes, we have a good variety of shirts for your selection. Please step this way.

[20:56.59]14 Boutique

[21:05.24]This is a well-tailored dress.

[21:09.89]This boutique sells the latest Parisian fashion.

[21:16.06]You can find accessories in Boutique such as belts, watches and pins.

[21:16.63]They are very expensive but excellent quality.

[21:18.72]A. I need to choose a special gift for Peter, my boyfriend. He' s going to have a birthday next month.

[21:27.97]B: There's a new display of wallets, Pierre Cardin, the latest design.

[21:33.17]A: What is it made from?

[21:35.33]B: Snake.

[21:36.30]A: How much is it?

[21:37.24]B:99 dollars plus tax.

[21:38.76]A: It' s too expensive.

[21:40.14]B: But you get what you pay for.

[21:42.23](Cathy and Anne come to a boutique for some fans to match their new qipao. )

[21:50.72]Cathy: Wow, what a beautiful place here!

[21:55.94]Salesgirl: Good afternoon, ma'am. May I help you?

[21:58.79]Cathy: Can you show us some sandal wood fans?

[22:02.71]Salesgirl: Certainly, they' re all very nice with different designs.

[22:07.96]Anne: My god! The price!

[22:12.14]Salesgirl: The scent will last for decades.

[22:14.49]Cathy: Yes... one for each, to match with the qipao we just bought.

[22:21.34]Anne: They're so beautiful, smell good; I need two pieces. One for myself, one for my sister.

[22:24.94]Salesgirl: I'll wrap them for you.

[22:33.43]15 Footwear & Hat

[22:38.03]We are available in all kinds of shoes.

[22:41.08]This brand of leather shoes are very papular.

[22:45.06]We have a good variety of children' s hats in all sizes and styles.

[22:49.18]The top hat is for formal occasions.

[22:52.06]A: That is the cloth shoes department, isn't it?

[22:57.41]B: That's right, Ma' am. Would you like to look at some of these shoes?

[23:01.93]A: Yes, I want to buy a pair of black cloth shoes, made in Beijing.

[23:06.55]B: Right...will this pair do?

[23:08.62]A: Mm, they look nice.

[23:11.78]B: Would you try them on, please?

[23:12.88]A: Thank you. They wear very comfortable. I' II take this pair.

[23:18.60](A middle-aged couple are doing shopping. )

[23:23.48]Father: Now, you've got the umbrella. Where are we heading next?

[23:28.13]Mother: Let's go to the Shoes & Hat Department to pick up your leather shoes and the sandals for Xiaojie.

母亲：去鞋帽部给你买双皮鞋，给小杰买双凉鞋。

[23:34.64]Oh, dumb! I almost forgot about my Daddy's flat shoes.

[23:40.67]Father: You should use your shopping list. Let' s see what else we need here...

[23:45.24]Mother: Look at those sandals! Aren't they pretty?. What colour would you choose for Xiaojie?

[23:52.24]Father: And I would choose blue for Xiaojie. It`s a good color for boys.

[23:55.25]Besides, a dark color will not show the dirt. By the way, you' d better get one pair for this summer.

[24:06.06]They are more comfortable than sneakers.

[24:08.15]Mother: That's a good idea! (To the salesclerk) Excuse me,

[24:14.50]may I have a pair of blue sandals, size 40 and one pair in white, size 36?

[24:22.70]16 Buying Clothes

[24:26.67]Which dress do you prefer?

[24:29.41]What is this coat made of?

[24:31.82]I'd like to see some silk dress.

[24:33.88]A: Hello! Which of these coats is best in quality, please?

[24:39.68]B: This one, it's made of sable. The fur is extremely delicate and the hair is bright.

[24:45.74]A: What about the colour? Is it natural?

[24:49.24]B: Oh, yes, it won't fade.

[24:51.07]A: How' s the workmanship?

[24:54.18]B: This is Mickle Brand made in Hong Kong. It's of fine tailoring and it's done by a master tailor.

[24:59.46]A:I see. May I try it on?

[25:03.45](A customer wrests to buy a pair of panta. )

[25:06.98]Assistant: Hello!  Ma'am. Can I do something for you?

[25:11.68]Customer: Could I see a new-style pants, please?

[25:14.37]Assistant: Yes, of course. What do you think of this style? It's just from Shanghai.

[25:20.30]Customer: This one? It' s good, but I don' t think it fits me.

[25:25.06]I prefer something wider. May I see that one, please?

[25:30.20]Assistant: Yes, of course.

[25:33.02]Customer: Oh, it's too fight around the bottom, but a bit wide in the waist.

[25:37.99]It seems that I have to go on diet.

[25:40.91]Assistant: Do you like this casual style? How about this one?

[25:46.03]It's made of cotton, but it keeps its shape well.

[25:49.92]Customer: It fits me fine. I always wear slacks except for some special occasions.

[25:56.48]17 Buying Shoes

[26:02.38]I want to buy a pair of boots.

[26:05.34]Will this pair do ?

[26:06.85]These shoes are made of pig skin.

[26:09.70]They pinch a little.

[26:11.63]A: May I have a look at that pair of shoes over there?

[26:17.72]B: Certainly, what's your size?

[26:19.94]A: Size 24.

[26:21.27]B: Here's a pair about your size, Miss. You can try them on.

[26:25.58]A: Thank you. What are they made of? Are they synthetic or leather?

[26:30.20]B: They are all leather. Now, how they feel?

[26:33.44]A: They are fairly comfortable.

[26:35.82](A middle-aged couple are buying shoes. )

[26:40.94]Mother: Well, the price isn't bad. Do you like the style, honey?

[26:45.83]Father: The style is OK, but think about the colour.

[26:50.08]You don' t have to wear black shoes all the time. What about those gray ones?

[26:55.96]Mother: I prefer black; it' s nice color, especially for people of my age. It goes with everything.

[27:01.76]Father: Nonsense! You're only forty-one. You are still young. Let's get a pair of brown color.

[27:11.19]Assistant: I'm sorry; we' ve run out of that size in this style.

[27:16.15]What about the high heels? They are brown and of your size.

[27:20.62]Mother.. No, thanks. I prefer flat shoes. It' s difficult to walk with high heels.

[27:27.36]Well, I'll take those black ones.

[27:30.36]18 Buying Hats

[27:35.41]The design is more interesting and it's much cheaper.

[27:40.03]Do I look silly with the peaked cap?

[27:42.85]Sorry, we don' t run motorcycle helmets.

[27:46.51]The hat will be good for cold winter days.

[27:49.56]A: Do I look funny with this cap?

[27:55.18]B: Mm, you look so cute in it.

[27:57.51]A: But it isn't my color and it is too thin for winter. I think I'll take the purple one.

[28:03.59]Feel it, it is soft and thick. Does the color fit me?

[28:08.32]B: Yes, you have fair skin and it fits you perfect.

[28:11.93](A mother and her son are doing shopping for their picnic. )

[28:17.75]Mother:  See, anything else for our picnic?

[28:21.54]Yangyang: Mm... we' d better get each of us a sun hat for the picnic in such a hot day.

[28:28.41]Mother:  You're right. How many hats do we need?

[28:31.36]Yangyang: Let me see. My dad got one already.

[28:35.67]One for my grandma, one for my younger sister., for you and me, so we need four altogether.

[28:43.77](They come to the hat department. )

[28:46.69]Mother:  Do you have any sun hats?

[28:50.22]Salederk: Yes, we do. I'll show you several kinds and you can com pare them and make your decision.

[28:58.97]Mother:  Can you give me a discount if we buy four?

[29:02.55]Saleclerk: Sure, we'll take 20% off the price.

[29:06.39]Mother:  I like this design and it is more interesting.

[29:09.89]Saleclerk: Oh, I see what you mean and besides, the color is more becoming to you.

[29:17.21]19 Buying Gloves

[29:21.65]I'm looking for some gloves.

[29:24.44]What kind would you like, wool or leather?

[29:27.63]They come in several sizes. Try these, please.

[29:31.31]This pair wears well and doesn't cost much.

[29:34.32]A: I'm looking for some gloves.

[29:39.67]B: What kind would you like, wool, leather or fur?

[29:42.96]A: Wool, please.

[29:44.69]B: Are these all right? They wear well and don't cost much.

[29:48.13]A: Can I try them on?

[29:49.55]B: Certainly.

[29:50.51]A: I'II take this pair.

[29:52.42](Ray needs a pair of gloves for skiing. He approaches a salesgirl in a porting goods store. )

[30:01.87]Salesgirl: May I help you?

[30:03.78]Ray: I am looking for some gloves for skiing.

[30:07.28]I' ve been to three stores and so far I haven' t found anything I like.

[30:12.90]Salesgirl: Perhaps this pair will serve your purpose.

[30:16.27]Ray: Yes, they look good. In fact they are the best one I've seen. But they are too expensive.

[30:22.25]Salesgirl: Can you wait for a few days?

[30:26.48]Ray: Why?.

[30:27.42]Salesgirl: We' re having a sale. Beginning on Saturday, these gloves will be half price.

[30:33.20]Ray: Half price? I could handle that. I'll be back next week. Thank you for telling me.

[30:40.07]Salesgirl: It's all right.