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Sunday, May 25, 2014

Two Shopping Converations

Returning a Sweater
a. Excuse me, I’_ like __ return* this sweater. *bring back
b. May I see your __________, please?
a. The receipt? (发票, recibo) I’m sorry, I _______ bring it with me.
b. I’m afraid* we can’t accept (接受) any returns without a receipt, sir/ma’am. *I’m sorry, but…
a. I see. Well, that’s OK. I’ll come _______tomorrow. I have it at home.

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a. Excuse me, do you have these slacks in a 32/32?
b. Just a moment, I’ll check. Why don’t you have a seat? I’ll be back in a moment. (The sales clerk goes in back and comes back out.) You’re in luck. We have a pair. Would you like to try them on?
a. Sure. Where’s the fitting room*? *试衣间, probador
b. It’s right over here. Follow me. (The customer goes into the fitting room.) So, how do they fit?
a. The waist is too tight. Could you bring me a pair of 33/32s?
b. I’m afraid we don’t have any left in that size, sir/ma’am. (= We don’t have any more in that size.)
a. Ah, that’s too bad. Well, thanks anyway.
b. Certainly. Just let me know if I can find you anything else.
a. I will. (=I will let you know. I will tell you.)

Friday, May 16, 2014

Shopping: Tag Questions

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Make tag questions. 1. These shoes are on sale, aren’t they? 2. This was on sale, ______________? 3. You accept Visa, ______________? 4. I can return it if it doesn’t fit, ______________? 5. I won’t have to wait too long, ______________? 6. You don’t do gift wrapping here, ______________? 7. You didn’t get this at this store, ______________? 8. There isn’t a restroom on this floor, ______________? 9. I can’t return this without a receipt, ______________? 10. They wouldn’t let him return it without a receipt, ______________?

Shopping: At the Supermarket Checkout Counter

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Conversation 2

a. OK, that comes to $10.99.

b. $10.99? How much were the grapes?

a. Let me see… $3.99 a pound. b. Aren’t they on special for $1.99 a pound?
a. No, the red grapes are on special, not the green ones.
b. Oh…
a. Do you still want them?
b. No, I don’t think so. I only have a ten-dollar bill. Sorry about that.
a. No problem. I’ll ring it up again. That comes to $7.00 exactly.

Shopping Conversation: At the Cashier's

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a.        Excuse me, do you have these shoes in a size 10 wide?
b.       10 wide? I’m not sure. Let me check, OK? I’ll be right back. Why don’t you have a seat?
a.        Thank you.
b.       Here you go.
A 10 wide. (She helps the customer put the shoes on.)
a.        Why don’t you get up and walk around a little. How do they fit?
b.       Just right. They’re very comfortable. How much are they? a.        $76. They’re on sale. Today’s the last day.
b.       Really?
a.        Yes. Would you like to get them?
b.       Yes, I think so.
a.        OK, will that be cash or credit?
b.       American Express.
a.        I’m sorry, but we only accept Visa and Mastercard.
b.       OK, I’ll put it on* my Visa. *pay with
a.        OK. Swipe your card, please.
b.       Good. Now press “OK” if the amount (总数, 总额, suma, cantidad) you see is correct.