A：Yes，sir.Please write your name and address on this slip.
B：OK.How much should I pay then？
A：Four hundred yuan altogether，including the postage and the charge for the packing.You know，we’ll have to make a special box.
B：All right.Here’s the money.
Assistant：Thank you.
Words and Expressions
artistry n.艺术性；艺术技巧
weave vt.织，编（制）
embroidery n.绣花，绣制品
shell n.壳；果壳；荚
yolk n.蛋黄；卵黄
dolomite n.白云石；石灰岩；大理石
organdie n.蝉翼纱
frame n.架子；框架
mahogany n.红木；核花心木；红柳桉木
sandal n.凉鞋；檀香
spray vt.喷；喷涂；向……喷射（out）
scent n.气味；香味；香水（or：perfume）
compare v.比较，对照
feather fan 羽毛扇
skylark n.云雀
In an Antique Store在古董店
Can I help you，sir？
要点儿什么，先生？
Yes，but may I have a look first？
噢，我可以先看看吗？
You have so many antiques and Chinese paintings here.
你这儿有这么多古玩和中国画。
Are they genuine？
它们是真品吗？
All our reproductions are clearly marked and priced.
所有复制品都有明确的标志和标价。
They are sold at a fair price.
它们都以公平的价格出售。
May I see that ivory horse？
我可以看看那个乳白色的马吗？
It’s genuine，I bet.
我敢断定，它是真品。
It’s made of genuine ivory，besides，it’s of exquisite workmanship.
它是由真象牙做的，而且做工精细。
The price is marked 200yuan.
标价200元。
I’ll take it.
我买了。
I’m interested in Chinese antiques.
我对中国古董感兴趣。
We have a great variety of Chinese antiques.
我们有各种各样的中国古董。
We have landscape painting，figure painting and flowerandbird painting.
我们有山水画、人物画和花鸟画。
I’d like a flowerandbird painting.
我想要一幅花鸟画。
How about this picture of cranes with pine trees？
您看这幅松鹤画如何？
It was painted by a famous Chinese painter in Qing Dynasty.
这是中国清代的一位著名画家画的。
Oh，they look just like live cranes.
哦，这些仙鹤看上去就像真的一样。
And what is more，in traditional Chinese thinking，cranes and pine trees symbolize longevity.
还有，按照中国的传统观念，仙鹤与松树都是长寿的象征。
Dialogue A
A：Can I help you，sir？
B：Yes，but may I have a look first？
A：Certainly.
B：You have so many antiques and Chinese paintings here.Are they genuine？
A：No.Not all of them.All our reproductions are clearly marked and priced.They are sold at a fair price.
B：May I see that ivory horse？It’s genuine，I bet.
A：Yes，you can be sure.It’s made of genuine ivory，besides，it’s of exquisite workmanship.
B：You are right.How much does it cost？
A：The price is marked 200yuan.
B：It’s a fair price.I’ll take it.
Dialogue B
Shop Assistant：Good morning，sir.Could I be of any service to you？
Customer：Good morning.I’m interested in Chinese antiques，Have you got any good ones？
Assistant：Yes，we have a great variety of Chinese antiques.Are you looking for something special？
Customer：I want to see some traditional Chinese paintings.
Assistant：Well，we have landscape painting，figure painting and flowerandbird painting.Which do you like best？
Customer：I’d like a flowerandbird painting.
Assistant：Good.How about this picture of cranes with pine trees？It was painted by a famous Chinese painter in Qing Dynasty.
Customer：Oh，they look just like live cranes.I like this picture very much.
Assistant：And what is more，in traditional Chinese thinking，cranes and pine trees symbolize longevity.
Customer：That sounds very interesting.How much is it？
Assistant：Eight thousand yuan.
Customer：It’s a lot of money，but the picture is excellent.I’ll take it.
Assistant：All right.Please keep this invoice.You’ll need it when you go through the Customs.
Customer：Thank you.
Words and Expressions
antique n.古物，古器，古玩
genuine a.真正的；名副其实的
ivory a.象牙色的，乳白色的；象牙制成的
exquisite a.精巧的，精致的
workmanship n.做工；工艺
crane n.鹤
symbolize vt.象征
longevity n.长寿，长命
In a Jewellery Store在珠宝店
Would you like jewellery？
您要不要首饰？
Today is Mother’s Day and all the jewellery is on sale at Rich’s.
今天是母亲节，瑞奇店的所有首饰全部折价出售。
Do you have gold jewels？
你们有黄金饰品吗？
Yes，we have 14K and 18K gold necklaces，chains and earrings.
有，我们有14K和18K的金项链、手链和耳环。
May I have a look？
我能看一下吗？
Sure.Here is a nice gold necklace.
当然可以。这里有一根很好的金项链。
Its regular price is＄56，and now you can have it with a twenty percent discount.
原价是56美元，现在可以让你打八折买下。
It’s very elegant.I’ll take it.
这项链非常精致。我买了。
I want to buy some jewellery.
我要买些首饰。
What kind of jewellery do you like to have？
你要哪种首饰呢？
I should like to look at some bracelets.
我想看看手镯。
Pure gold or carats？
纯金的还是K金的？
What’s the price for this one？
这只手镯多少钱？
How about five hundred dollars？
500元怎么样？
I’m sorry we only sell at fixed prices.
很抱歉，我们店不还价。
I wish to buy a diamond ring，too.
我还想买只钻戒。
Is this one suitable for you？
这只适合你吗？
No，it seems too old fashioned to me.
不，我觉得似乎太老式了。
Let me try it on.Oh，it’s too small for me，haven’t you got any larger ones？
让我戴戴看，呵，太小了。有稍大点儿的吗？
This fits me well.How much do you charge for it？
这只很合适，多少钱？
Is that a real string of pearls？
那串珍珠是真的吗？
You may take it on my word，if you find out it is an imitation you may return it to me.
请相信我的话，假如您发现是假的话可以拿来退还给我。
Dialogue A
A：Can I help you，madam？
B：Yes.I’d like to buy some presents for my friends.
A：Would you like jewellery？Today is Mother’s Day and all the jewellery is on sale at Rich’s.
B：That’s great.Do you have gold jewels？
A：Yes，we have 14K and 18K gold necklaces，chain and earrings.
B：May I have a look？
A：Sure.Here is nice gold necklace.Its regular price is＄56，and now you can have it with a twenty percent discount.
B：It’s very elegant.I’ll take it.
A：All right.Is there anything else you want？
B：Will you show the that key ring？
A：Yes.Here you are.
B：It’s very nice.Give me ten like this.I’m sure they will be good gifts for my friends in China.
Dialogue B
A：I want to buy some jewellery.
B：What kind of jewellry do you like to have？
A：I should like to look at some bracelets.
B：May I show you gold ones or platinum ones？
A：Gold ones.
B：Pure gold or carats？
A：Pure gold ones，please.
B：Certainly，madam.
A：What’s the price for this one？
B：Five hundred and fifty dollars.
A：How about five hundred dollars？
B：I’m sorry we only sell at fixed prices.
A：OK.I’ll take it.I want to have my initials engraved on it.
B：Oh，that can be done.
A：I wish to buy a diamond ring，too.
B：How many carats would you like it to be？
A：I want three carats.
B：Is this one suitable for you？
A：No，it seems too old fashioned to me.
B：What about this？
A：Let me try it on.Oh，it’s too small for me，haven’t you got any larger ones？
B：Then you may take that one.It’s very nice and latest in style.
A：This fits me well.How much do you charge for it？
B：One thousand and two hundred dollars.
A：It’s too expensive.I can only pay you one thousand dollars.
B：I told you before，madam，our shop doesn’t ask two prices.
A：Is that a real string of pearls？
B：Yes，that’s genuine.
A：Will you guarantee it？