In a Department Store在百货公司
May I see these ties？
请让我看看这些领带好吗？
Here’s a nicelooking one.
这条挺好看。
These are silk ties embroidered with dragons，pandas or goldfishes.
这些都是丝质领带，绣有龙、熊猫或金鱼等。
Will there be anything else，madam？
夫人，您还要什么吗？
Could you tell me where the ladies’department is？
你能告诉我女装部在哪里吗？
Will you show me some pure silk blouses？
请拿几件真丝衬衫给我看看好吗？
What size do you want？
您要多大尺寸的？
Can I try it on？
我可以试穿一下吗？
The fitting room is right over there.
试衣室就在那里。
Let me check for you.
让我给您找一找。
No，it’s a little too loud，but thank you just the same.
不用了，这种颜色过于花哨了点，不过我还是要谢谢你。
I’d like to buy a white shirt.
我想买件白衬衣。
What size，please？
请问多大尺寸？
This is a very fine shirt.
这件衬衫挺好。
Don’t you have any less expensive shirts？
你们没有便宜点儿的衬衣？
I’d also like to see the tie in the showcase.
我想看看陈列柜里的那条领带。
The price is all right，but it’s a bit showy，isn’t it？
价格还可以，可是有点花哨了，对不对？
Dialogue A
A：Can I help you，madam？
B：Yes，may I see these ties？
A：Certainly，madam.Here’s a nicelooking one.
B：Yes，it’s nice.But my friend wants a silk tie with a Chinese pattern.
A：All right.Please come over this side，madam.These are silk ties embroidered with dragons，pandas or goldfishes.
B：They are beautiful.I’ll take these two.How much？
A：Only twenty yuan each.Will there be anything else，madam？
B：No，thank you.Here’s the money.Oh，could you tell mew here the ladies’department is？
A：Yes.It is on the next floor up.（In the ladies department）
B：Will you show me some pure silk blouses？
A：Sure.What size do you want？
B：Large，please.
A：Here’s yellow one and it’s large.
B：Good.Can I try it on？
A：Yes，the fitting room is right over there.
B：（Ten minutes later）Excuse me.This is too large.Have you got any medium size？
A：Let me check for you.Yes，we do，but only in scarlet.Would you like to try it on anyway？
B：No，it’s a little too loud，but thank you just the same.
A：You’re welcome.
Dialogue B
A：Good afternoon，sir.May I help you？
B：Yes.I’d like to buy a white shirt.
A：Yes，sir.I’d be glad to show you some.What size，please？
B：Large.
A：Here’s one in your size.This is a very fine shirt.
B：How much is it？
A：These are fiftynine each.
B：That’s a little more than I want to pay.Don’t you have any less expensive shirts？
A：Yes，I think I can find some for you.Here are some for forty yuan，and then we have some here for thirtyfive.
B：Thirtyfive will be all right.I’ll take this one.
A：Are you sure one will be enough？
B：Yes，that’s all I need just now.
A：Do you need anything else？
B：I’d also like to see the tie in the showcase.
A：Which one，sir？
B：The green one.
A：This one？
B：Yes，that one.Is it pure silk？
A：Yes，sir，pure silk and handmade.
B：How much it is？
A：Twenty yuan，sir.
B：I’m afraid it doesn’t fit me very well.Have you got any other ones？
A：How about this one？It’s ten yuan.
B：The price is all right，but it’s a bit showy，isn’t it？
A：Oh，I don’t think so，sir.I think it becomes you.
B：Then I’ll take it.
A：Thank you，sir.Will you wait a moment please？I’ll have it wrapped.
Words and Expressions
scarlet n.猩红色
loud a.过分花哨的，俗艳的
showcase n.陈列柜，橱窗
showy a.（过分）装饰的，（太）华丽的
In an Art and Crafts Store在工艺品商店
Don’t you think we could use one to decorate our room？
难道你不想买一条来装饰我们的房间吗？
Artistic tapestry is the highest form of expression of the rug weaving art，an exquisite handicraft of superb artistry in typical Chinese style.
艺术挂毯体现了地毯纺织艺术的最高水平，是具有典型中国风格的手工艺精品。
Is this the marvellous landscape in Guilin？
挂毯上是不是美丽的桂林山水？
What a lovely tapestry！
多美的挂毯啊！
Which do you prefer，the linen one，the figured dacron or the brocade？
您要哪种台布，亚麻的、提花涤纶还是织锦缎的？
You haven’t anything cheaper，have you？
你们没有再便宜一点儿的吗？
Please have a look at the hand embroldered one with a new design of bamboo.
请看这块手绣的有新式竹子图案的台布。
What fine needlework！
多好的刺绣啊！
Are you being served，sir？
先生，有人接待您吗？
I’d like to buy a mediumsized cloisonne vase with a light blue background.
我想买一个中等尺寸的景泰蓝花瓶，底色要淡蓝的。
I’m sorry，sir.They are sold out.
对不起，先生，它们已经卖完了。
The background is pale blue with traditional Chinese paintings of flowers and birds.
底色是浅蓝的，还有中国花鸟画。
It’s attractive.I’ll take a pair.
这个很漂亮，我要一对。
Can you pack the vases and send them to New York by mail for me？
你替我把花瓶包装好寄往纽约，行吗？
They are made from different materials—dolomite，tough silk，organdie etc.
它们是用不同的材料做的，白云石、绡、蝉翼纱等。
This is made of wild goose feather and this is made of skylark feather.
这把是用雁毛做的，这把是用云雀毛做的。
Dialogue A
（A：Shop Assistant B：Mr Stone C：Mrs Stone）
B：Look，Maggie.These tapestries are beautiful！Don’t you think we could use one to decorate our room？
C：All right.（Looking at the price tags）Oh，a bit too much！
A：Artistic tapestry is the highest form of expression of the rug weaving art，an exquisite handicraft of superb artistry in typical Chinese style.Considering the fine craftsmanship they are worth much more.
B：I agree.Is this the marvellous landscape in Guilin？What a lovely tapestry！We are going to Guilin in two days—this tapestry is really impressive.
C：I prefer to buy some embroidered tablecloths to match the tapestry.
A：Which do you prefer，the linen one，the figured dacron or the brocade？
C：The brocade，please.How much is one piece？
A：Sixty yuan and sixty fen.
C：Too expensive.You haven’t anything cheaper，have you？
A：Yes，we have.Here，please have a look at the hand embroidered one with a new design of bamboo.
C：What fine needlework！What’s the price？
A：Forty yuan and fifty fen.
B：Is this the sale price？
A：No，it isn’t，sir.They are all firstclass goods.We have price tags on each of them.Our shop holds a one price policy.We are not allowed to change the price at will.
C：I see.I’ll take two then.Henry，you like them？
B：Yes，I do.Eh，could you send them to our room？
A：Certainly，sir.Please write down your name and your room number.
Dialogue B
A：Are you being served，sir？
B：I’d like to buy a mediumsized cloisonne vase with a light blue background.
A：I’m sorry，sir.They are sold out.We only have some big ones now，but we are expecting to have some tomorrow.
B：Oh，I am leaving China tomorrow.I don’t think I have much time.
A：Could you go to the Shanghai Friendship Store and get it there？
B：Let me see.How much is the big one？
A：One hundred and eighty yuan.
B：That sounds reasonable.Will you show the some？
A：Yes，sir.How would you like this one？The background is pale blue with traditional Chinese paintings of flowers and birds.
B：It’s attractive.I’ll take a pair.I am sure my wife will like them.
A：Yes.I’m sure she will，sir.
B：Can you pack the vases and send them to New York by mail for me？