每天一课英语口语 UNIT 039-056(在线收听

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[00:00.00]39 Shrinking
[00:04.44]Does it keep its shape?
[00:05.88]Silk dress might shrink.
[00:08.28]This material is unshrinkable and colorfast offer washed.
[00:12.20]It is preshrunk.
[00:15.67]A: What kind do you have in mind?
[00:17.53]B: I'd like the shirt that fits well and unshrinkable.
[00:20.85]A: How about this yellow one? It's considered one of the top sellers in our shop.
[00:25.65]B: What material is it?
[00:27.92]A: Cotton. You know cotton is good material. It takes sweat in summer.
[00:33.49]B: Cotton might shrink after I wash it?
[00:35.40]A: No, it keeps its shape and it has been specially treated.
[00:39.78]B: You say it's preshrunk.
[00:41.69](Mrs. Wang complains that Fang washed her silk dress in a wrong way. )
[00:50.21]Mrs. Wang: My goodness! My silk dress is shrunk. How did you wash it?
[00:56.08]Xiao Fang: It was washed by washing machine.
[01:00.34]Mrs. Wang: It should he handwashed with cold water. It's a common sense. Don' t you know it?
[01:06.09]Xiao Fang: I'm so sorry. I have no idea of it. I washed silk dress the first time.
[01:14.00]I' ll buy a new one for you or I'll give you money.
[01:18.65]Mrs. Wang: That ' s all right. Please ask me ff you don' t know how to do something next time.
[01:24.95]You can keep the silk dress if you don' t mind. I think it fits you.
[01:29.08]Xiao Fang: It' s very nice of you. I'll try my best to do my job well.
[01:36.13]40 Buying Sweaters
[01:43.58]I'm afraid we don't have your size.
[01:44.54]In fact, I think you look better in light blue.
[01:47.65]Would you like to try some light colors?
[01:50.73]You've talked me into it.
[01:52.40]A: Good morning, miss.
[01:56.14]B: Good morning. Could you tell me where I can find the Clothing Department?
[02:00.37]A: On the left of the elevator of the 3rd floor.
[02:04.00]B: I' d like to buy a woolen vest for my grandpa.
[02:06.62]A: I'm sure you can find your favorite there.
[02:09.18]B: Thank you very much.
[02:10.64]A: It' s my honor.
[02:11.63](Jeffery gets to the sweater counter.)
[02:17.06]Assistant: Hi, sir. Come and have a look here. We have all kinds of sweaters.
[02:22.50]Jeffery:  I' m looking for a sweater for my wife. Tomorrow is her birthday.
[02:28.14]And I know she needs a woolen sweater.
[02:31.61]Asset: How do you like this grey one? It's pure wool, one hundred percent of Xinjiang wool.
[02:38.82]Jeffery:  It feels good. Are there cowl-neck pullovers with the same color?.
[02:44.23]My wife prefers a turtleneck to a V-shaped collar.
[02:48.65]Assistant: Yes we do. What size do you want?
[02:53.01]Jeffery:  Size one. By the way, what if I bring home this sweater and my wife doesn't like it?
[03:01.16]Assistant: Well, you can always bring it back to us for a full refund.
[03:04.66]Jeffery:  All fight. Could I have it gift-wrapped, please?
[03:08.76]Assistant: Yes, just a moment, please.
[03:11.53]41 Buying Socks
[03:16.02]I would like four pairs of crew socks.
[03:19.89]Are these athletic socks on sale?
[03:21.82]These socks are made of imported wool.
[03:25.48]These knee socks look good.
[03:27.88]A: Do you have wool socks?
[03:31.54]B: Yes. We have socks made of various materials. These socks are of imported wool.
[03:37.26]A: Can you guarantee the quality?
[03:39.35]B: Yes, absolutely.
[03:41.00]A: Where are the panty-hose?
[03:42.93]B: Here. We have black, white and transparent panty-hose here.
[03:47.55](Mrs. Brown wants to buy a pair of stockings and she asks the assistant about them. )
[03:55.05]Mrs. Brown: Are these stockings made of silk?.
[03:57.58]Assistant: Yes, pure silk.
[04:00.61]Mrs. Brown: What's the difference between artificial silk and pure silk?
[04:04.72]Assistant: The artificial silk stockings are more durable 1iron pure silk stockings,
[04:11.43]but pure silk stocking are more comfortable to wear.
[04:16.29]Mrs. Brown: Thank you. I' d like to buy a pair of pure silk stockings.
[04:20.70]Assistant: What else do you want?
[04:23.39]Mrs. Brown: Please show me the panty-hose over there.
[04:27.36]Assistant: These panty-hose are all Hongkong made. We can guarantee the quality.
[04:32.25]Mrs. Brown: Could you give me a discount ff I buy a dozen?
[04:35.64]Assistant: Sorry, madam. Our price is fixed.
[04:39.17]Mrs. Brown: Then I'll buy two.
[04:41.36]42 Buying Pants
[04:45.47]How much are these corduroy pants ?
[04:49.20]I need a pair of slacks.
[04:51.74]This pair of trousers is very durable.
[04:54.11]Are these hot-pants on sale?
[04:56.62]There dungarees have been prewashed.
[04:59.26]A: These are new arrivals.
[05:01.84]B: Let me have a look.
[05:03.46]A: Try them on if you like.
[05:05.11]B:I like the fabric, but I don't like the style.
[05:07.80]A: What about that one over there?
[05:09.81]B: They are too bright.
[05:11.88](A customer stops at the Pants Department.)
[05:17.52]Assistant: Good morning, madam. We have a variety of pants. Which one do you like best?
[05:24.31]Customer: Good morning. I want to buy a pair of pants to match my louse. Can you give some advice?
[05:32.20]Assistant: Let me see. How about this brown one? I think they go well with your yellow blouse.
[05:39.54]Customer: Oh, but the cloth of the pants is neither fine nor substantial.
[05:45.86]Assistant: What about this pair? It is made of pure cloth.
[05:50.15]Customer: I enjoy this kind of material. Let me try on the medium size.
[05:55.40]Assistant: You really look pretty in them.
[05:58.50]Customer: The pants seem to be my size, and I like the color too.
[06:02.34]But could you show me another one, please? There is a stain here.
[06:07.44]Assistant: I'm terribly sorry, madam. It's the last one.
[06:12.48]Customer: That's so bad. Then can I have some discount?
[06:17.16]Assistant: Yes, but just a little. I just put it on the shelf this morning, and there's nothing wrong with it.
[06:24.21]43 Mending Shoes
[06:28.75]I need to have my shoes mended.
[06:31.47]Where is the nearest shoe-repair shop?
[06:33.77]Please mend the heel of my shoe.
[06:35.91]Please put heel-plates an my shoes.
[06:39.44]A: Hello, what can I do for you?
[06:45.47]B: Can you repair my shoes?
[06:46.91]A: No problem. No matter what's wrong with it, I can surely meet your satisfaction.
[06:52.73]B: Really? Look at the toe of this shoe. It is worn out.
[06:56.65]A: Oh, here. I'm afraid it'll be difficult to repair.
[07:00.49]B: Can you do it?
[07:02.53]A: Yes, I can. To tell you the truth, I'm the best nearby.
[07:06.50](Mr. Brown comes into a shoe-repair shop. )
[07:12.48]Mr. Brown: Hi. I need to have my shoes repaired.
[07:17.21]Repairman: What's the matter with them?
[07:19.43]Mr. Brown: Look at the heels. They are slanting.
[07:23.56]Repairman: Ah, I can do it perfectly.
[07:26.35]Mr. Brown: How much does it cost?
[07:28.76]Repairman:6 yuan. And I can make them as new as before.
[07:33.88]Mr. Brown: I think it's too expensive. I can just give you4 yuan. Or I'll go to another repairman.
[07:43.31]Repairman: All right. I'll repair them for you.
[07:47.02]Mr. Brown: How long will it take? Could you repair them while I wait?
[07:52.40]Repairman: Yes. They will be ready in a few minutes.
[07:56.76]Mr. Brown: Great! I'll just sit here and wait.
[08:01.59]44 Mending Clothes
[08:06.87]Take this to the tailor' s, please.
[08:08.83]I would like these buttons sewn on.
[08:11.78]Change this zipper, please?
[08:14.29]Could you make this coat longer.
[08:16.35]A: Where's the nearest tailor' s?
[08:20.72]B: There is one just around the corner.
[08:23.07]A: The jacket is tight in the shoulders and long in the sleeve. What about the price there?
[08:28.63]B: The price is moderate, but their work is sometimes not satisfactory.
[08:33.18]A: Is there a better tailor's around here?
[08:35.50]B: No, there is not, as far as I know.
[08:38.43](Helen is looking around in a tailor's. )
[08:43.47]Tailor: What can I offer you here?
[08:45.53]Helen: I came here to ask for some information.
[08:49.55]Tailor: Ok. Please go ahead.
[08:52.92]Helen: I bought a pair of trousers last year, which I like the best.
[08:57.60]But this year they don' t fit me very well. They're tight in the waist, baggy at the knees.
[09:04.78]Can you make some alterations?
[09:07.50]Tailor: Oh, we are skillful in doing that. You can trust us. Our shop has a history of more than 20 years.
[09:16.70]Helen: It seems I find the right place.
[09:18.92]Tailor: Yes, absolutely! We have a very good reputation in the neighborhood.
[09:24.79]Helen: When can I have my trousers if I bring it to you tomorrow?.
[09:28.53]Tailor: If you like you can wait here. They will be ready in one hour and a half.
[09:33.91]Helen: All right. See you tomorrow.
[09:37.23]45 At the Linen Counter
[09:41.64]I'd like to see some table-cloths.
[09:44.25]It' s a bit more than I was thinking of paying.
[09:47.28]If you take rare of it, it will last you quite a number of years.
[09:51.23]The larger ones are all sold out.
[09:54.47]A: Would you show me some table-cloths?
[10:00.45]B: Certainly. (Taking a table-cloth to her).
[10:03.35]A. How much is it?
[10:03.79]B.A tablecloth of this size and style is 15 yuan.
[10:06.80]A: That's reasonable.
[10:07.79]B: If you take good care of it, it will last you quite a number of years.
[10:12.57]A: Really? I' ll take it then.
[10:14.24](Mrs. Wang comes to the linen counter. )
[10:19.78]Assistant: What can I do for you?
[10:21.61]Mrs. Wang: I' d like to see some table-cloths.
[10:24.30]Assistant: These are linen and these are cotton. They have eight napkins to match.
[10:30.13]Mrs. Wang: What size are they?
[10:31.72]Assistant: They are both 4.8x6.4.
[10:36.73]Mrs. Wang: Are those English or Chinese measurements?
[10:40.00]Assistant: Chinese measurements.
[10:41.36]Mrs. Wang: Have you anything larger?
[10:43.76]Assistant: Sorry, the larger ones are all sold out. But we are expecting some in tomorrow or the day after.
[10:51.62]Mrs. Wang: How much is the cotton one?
[10:58.18]Assistant: It's 25 yuan.
[10:59.91]Mrs. Wang: All right. I'll take it. And I' d like to see some linen skirts.
[11:02.62](Takes some linen skirts off the shelf and puts them on the counter. )
[11:07.66]Assistant: These are very nice.
[11:11.61]Mrs. Wang: I'll take these two, one for myself and the other for my sister.
[11:16.75]46 Buying Accessories
[11:21.22]I' m trying to find some brooches.
[11:24.85]Haw do I look with the sunglasses?
[11:27.75]I prefer to use pocket watch.
[11:29.92]We also have shoulder bags.
[11:32.58]A: Excuse me, can you show me the cloisonné bracelet in the counter?
[11:40.53]B: Sure. Let me get it for you.
[11:41.78]A: Can you also show me this one?
[11:44.13]B: No problem. This one is made of pure gold.
[11:47.29]A: I think the cloisonné bracelet is more beautiful.
[11:50.37]B: You're right. This one costs less, but is more beautiful.
[11:54.53]A: Will the luster fade out after some time?
[11:57.61]B: No, we guarantee the quality.
[11:59.75]A: OK. Can I try it on?
[12:02.47]B: Certainly, the mirror is right here.
[12:04.92](A customer approaches the counter of glasses.)
[12:08.79]Assistant: Did your eye doctor prescribe you contact lenses?
[12:12.21]Customer: No, I' d like to know something about contact lenses.
[12:16.84]Assistant: Oh, I see. We have both hard and soft contact lenses.
[12:22.24]They are very popular, but a little more expensive than ordinary glasses.
[12:28.62]Customer. I have found I'm short-sighted recently. I need to wear glasses.
[12:34.16]As a student, it's better for me to wear ordinary glasses instead of contact lenses.
[12:41.08]Assistant: We have many kinds of glasses here. Which frames do you like best?
[12:46.43]Customer: I think the square-shaped ones will be the best for me.
[12:51.16]Assistant: What about this pair? They are the "in" things now in optical wear. Try them on.
[12:57.80]Customer: They fit me very well. I like them.
[13:01.40]Assistant: Please go to receive optometry first over there.
[13:05.19]47 At a Jeweller's
[13:10.28]This bracelet is studded with diamonds.
[13:13.73]Are these real pearls?
[13:16.89]Haw much is the gold ring worth?
[13:18.62]I have to find a reputable jeweler.
[13:21.38]A: May I help you, Madam?
[13:25.90]B: Yes. I' m trying to find a pair of earings to match my necklace. Can you recommend some to me?
[13:31.34]A: Yes. Your gold necklace has a diamond pendant,
[13:35.44]and your eardrops should be studded with diamond. What do you think of this pair?
[13:39.80]B: These look wonderful. Do these come with a guarantee of quality?
[13:44.74]A. Of course. If there is anything wrong with them,
[13:47.82]you can come back and show me the guarantee of quality, and then you will surely get free service.
[13:52.47]B. I' II take them.
[13:54.98](A customer wants to buy some jewelry. )
[13:58.50]Customer: I'd like to buy some jewelry.
[14:00.31]Salesgirl: What kind of jewelry do you like to have?
[14:04.88]Customer: Some bracelets.
[14:06.45]Salesgirl: May I show you gold ones or platinum ones?
[14:10.52]Customer: Gold ones, please.
[14:12.40]Salesgirl: Pure gold or carat?
[14:15.64]Customer: Pure gold ones, please.
[14:18.49]Salesgirl: Yes, madam. Are these ones fit for you?
[14:22.09]Customer: No, they seem to me too old fashioned.
[14:27.58]Salesgirl: What about these? They are very nice and of the latest style.
[14:35.42]Customer: They fit me well. How much do you charge for it?
[14:38.42]Salesgirl: One thousand and two hundred dollars.
[14:43.93]Customer: It' s too expensive. I can only pay you one thousand dollars.
[14:51.01]Salesgirl: Sorry, madam, our shop doesn't ask two prices.
[14:57.04]48 Buying an Overcoat
[15:01.33]Will this parka keep me warm?
[15:04.73]This windbreaker is perfect for spring.
[15:06.42]I can' t afford this mink coat.
[15:08.17]Can I try on this tuxedo?
[15:10.65]A: I would like to buy a black suit.
[15:13.03]B: Do you have any special brand in your mind?
[15:15.62]A: No, I never wear suit in my everyday life.
[15:18.83]I just want one to take part in my sister's wedding ceremony.
[15:22.80]B: I see. Have a look at this one. It' s very cheap because it' s not very durable.
[15:29.25]A: But it looks good. Let me try it on.
[15:31.61]B.OK, the mirror is over there.
[15:35.05](Nancy comes to the clothes department. )
[15:39.36]Shop assistant: Are you being served, madam?
[15:42.55]Nancy: No. Urn, do you carry any padded coat?
[15:46.47]Shop assistant: Yes, what size is in your mind?
[15:50.18]Nancy: Small size.
[15:51.43]Shop assistant: Any particular brand?
[15:53.03]Nancy: Whatever. You know, I'm thinking of a gift for my mother.
[15:57.21]It's her 60th birthday next Friday. Could you give me some advice? You are the expert.
[16:05.30]Shop assistant: How about this one? It's the latest design, simple but elegant.
[16:08.62]Nancy: Looks nice. How much do you charge?
[16:13.48]Shop assistant: $100.
[16:15.33]Nancy: That's sheer robbery. I'm sure you can do better than that.
[16:20.04]Shop assistant: How much would you say?.
[16:22.10]Nancy: $ 80.
[16:23.17]Shop assistant: I can't beat that.
[16:25.10]49 Buying Scarves
[16:29.73]It's already fifty yuan off the original price.
[16:33.41]That still sounds expensive.
[16:36.15]I'll take it if it doesn't have any defects.
[16:38.53]This is the last set, so there' s no refund and no exchange for it.
[16:43.10]A: Can I see these silk ties?
[16:48.22]B: No problem.
[16:49.16]A:I'II take this one.
[16:50.26]B: Good. Anything else? The tie pins?  The cuff links?
[16:54.47]A: No, thank you. I want to have a look at that scarf.
[16:57.91]B: Ok. We have several kinds of scarves here. Let me get them for you. Just wait a minute.
[17:04.21](B takes several scarves off the shelf, and then puts them on the counter. )
[17:04.47]A: Oh, I like this one. I have been looking for this color and design. Please wrap it for me, and I'll take it.
[17:11.42](Cathy wants to buy a scarf to protect herself from the dust storm.)
[17:17.71]Cathy:  Could you show me some scarves?
[17:20.95]Salesgirl: What kind of scarf shall I show you? We have them in all sorts and sizes.
[17:27.51]Cathy:  Show me some of the latest fashion, please.
[17:31.01]Salesgirl:  At your service. Will this suit you?
[17:35.19]Cathy:  Yes, it will; this must be the foreign produce.
[17:40.26]Salesgirl: This is Chinese made.
[17:43.34]Cathy:  Let me try it on. I think it really suits me. Can you give me some discount on it?
[17:50.68]Salesgirl: Yes, it's already fifty yuan off the original price.
[17:56.95]Cathy:  But that still sounds expensive.
[18:01.84]Salesgirl: Sorry, we can't come down any more.
[18:05.39]50 What to Wear Today
[18:10.01]What shall I wear ?
[18:12.70]You should dress well.
[18:13.93]A white shirt with a red tie looks nice on you.
[18:17.27]Casual clothes will be fine.
[18:19.76]A: There will be a party in my company; what shall I wear?
[18:25.29]B: Is it formal or informal?
[18:27.67]A:I guess it is a formal one because the general director will give a speech there,
[18:31.80]and most of the staff will take part in.
[18:34.44]B : In that case, formal suit with a nice tie will be better.
[18:38.12]A: You are right. What about shoes?
[18:41.38]B: The brown leather shoes are OK.
[18:42.98]A: Thanks a lot.
[18:44.44]B: Don' t mention it.
[18:45.59](Belinda's husband is going to a party, so he asks Belinda what he should wear. )
[18:53.69]Husband: Belinda, I'm going to a party tonight. What shall I wear?
[18:59.80]Wife: Is it formal or informal?
[19:02.20]Husband: I guess it' s formal.
[19:04.32]Wife: Then, you should dress well.
[19:06.41]Husband: That' s right.
[19:08.29]Wife: I think a white shirt with a blue tie looks nice on you.
[19:11.66]Husband: You are smart.
[19:13.41]Wife: Of course, the sports shoes don' t go with the formal occasions.
[19:18.22]Husband: You are right. What kind of shoes should I wear?
[19:22.45]Wife: The brown leather shoes go well with your trousers.
[19:26.16]Husband: Good idea. Oh, by the way, would you please pick me up after the party, honey?.
[19:33.21]Wife: It'll be too late; you' d better take a trod.
[19:37.16]Husband: OK.
[19:38.93]51 Casual Clothes
[19:43.27]Casual clothes are suitable for outings.
[19:46.90]Casual clothes are more common for in, formal situations.
[19:50.87]I suggest you wear casual clothes.
[19:53.40]What do you mean  by casual clothes?
[19:55.99]A: I'm going to the seashore with my friends this Saturday. What shall I wear?
[20:03.72]B:I suggest you wear casual clothes.
[20:06.05]A: What do you mean by casual clothes?
[20:07.93]B:I mean a T-shirt with a pair of jeans and a pair of sports shoes.
[20:12.76]A: Got you. Casual clothes are good for outings.
[20:16.29]B: You can say that again.
[20:18.30]A: Need I wear sun-glasses?
[20:19.24]B: That's good for your eyes.
[20:21.07]A: But where are they?
[20:22.17]B: In the top drawer of the cabinet.
[20:24.10]A: Thanks.
[20:24.67](Jimmy is going to a commodity fair, so he asks his friend Beck to give him some suggestions about what to wear.)
[20:35.46]Jimmy: Beck, I'm going to a commodity fair this afternoon. What shall I wear?
[20:42.83]Beck: I think a sports coat is OK for this occasion.
[20:45.99]Jimmy: You are right.
[20:47.32]Beck: Well, a coat with a tie would be better.
[20:50.66]Jimmy: A coat with a tie?
[20:52.99]Beck: That's very cool.
[20:54.27]Jimmy: I don't think so.
[20:55.81]Beck: Or you may wear a woolen pullover with jeans.
[20:59.57]Jimmy: It is May now. Don' t be silly.
[21:02.21]Beck: But today is not warm at all.
[21:04.88]Jimmy: That will make me like a fool.
[21:08.27]Beck: You are so picky.
[21:10.52]52 Favorite Color
[21:14.62]Haw about yellow T-shirt?
[21:17.00]You look pretty in blue.
[21:19.24]White is my favorite color.
[21:21.54]What' s your favorite color?
[21:22.74]A: Tom, I'm going to attend my friend's wedding tomorrow. What shall I wear?
[21:29.38]B: You look pretty in pink.
[21:31.99]A: How about my pink shirt?
[21:33.90]B: That' s my favorite color.
[21:35.65]A: Really?
[21:36.17]B: It goes well with your complexion.
[21:38.05]A: Then, I will wear my pink shirt.
[21:40.35]B: I'm sure you' II catch everyone's eyes in the party.
[21:43.46]A: Hope so.
[21:45.21]B: You bet.
[21:46.51](Betty and Lisa are invited to a party this weekend.
[21:50.15]So Betty is talking with Lisa about their way of dressing for the party.)
[21:56.10]Betty: Lisa, we've been invited to a party this weekend.
[22:00.41]Lisa: That's terrific. I always like attending social functions. By the way, what shall we wear?
[22:08.64]Betty: I have no idea.
[22:11.57]Lisa: Is it formal or informal?
[22:14.28]Betty: That beats me. Let' s call our friends and find out what we shall wear.
[22:21.10]Lisa: All right.
[22:22.85](After the call, they continue their talk.)
[22:27.89]Betty: So we have to wear our best.
[22:30.50]Lisa: White is my favorite color, I will wear my white dress with a black necklace.
[22:37.32]Betty: That sounds great. How about me?
[22:41.03]Lisa: Red color always makes you much prettier.
[22:45.71]Betty: Terrific. I know what I shall wear. Thanks.
[22:50.20]Lisa: You are always welcome.
[22:53.02]53 Trying on the shoes
[22:58.19]I like that pair of shoes.
[23:00.23]Why don ' t you try them on ?
[23:02.24]What size do you wear?
[23:04.10]You look nice in light color.
[23:06.29]A: Good afternoon, ladies. May l help you?
[23:11.60]B. I hope so. I' m interested in seeing a pair of shoes to match my new red dress.
[23:17.19]A. Do you want high heels or low heels?
[23:20.16]B: Low heels are more comfortable, but I should wear high heels with that dress.
[23:24.89]A: Let me measure your foot. Fine. Here are several different styles in your size.
[23:30.64]Try them on. They' re on sale today.
[23:34.03]B: They fit perfectly, but they aren't exactly what 1 want. I don't see any that I really like. Thanks anyway.
[23:41.24](A costumer comes to a supermarket to buy a pair of shoes. He goes to a shoes counter. )
[23:50.54]Assistant: Good afternoon, sir. May I help you?
[23:53.55]Costumer: Yes, but I' d like to have a look around first by myself, if I need help, I'll surely ask you for it.
[24:01.41]Assistant: OK. Do as you like. Take your time.
[24:05.20]Costumer: Do you work here, sir? I' d like to have a pair of shoes of this style.
[24:10.66]Assistant: What size do you wear, sir?
[24:13.92]Costumer: Size 23.5. I wonder what is that in America.
[24:19.54]Assistant: I don't know for sure. But try this one, please. It looks all right. How is it? Does it pinch anywhere?
[24:30.22]Costumer: No, it doesn't. It seems to be a perfect fit. How much is this pair?
[24:37.20]Assistant: $ 49 with the tax excluded.
[24:41.51]Costumer: That's rather dear. Can I have a pair of this size and style. but cheaper? Perhaps $20 or so?
[24:51.67]Assistant; I'm sony. Ours ate of superior quality. We never deal in inferior ones.
[24:59.17]Costumer: I see. All right. I'll take it.
[25:03.56]Assistant: Thank you. Will you pay at the counter, please?
[25:07.50]Costumer: OK.
[25:08.68]54 How Do I Look?
[25:13.90]How do I look?
[25:14.95]Why don' t you put it an?
[25:17.09]Haw much do you get it for?
[25:18.63]You got a good deal.
[25:20.77]A:I like that coat.
[25:24.14]B: Why don't you try it on?
[25:26.00]A: AII right. How do I look?
[25:28.40]B: Well, the style is OK, but the color is just too dark.
[25:32.00]A: You said it. Dark color doesn't match my skin.
[25:34.69]B: Why not try this one? You look terrific in light colors.
[25:39.32]A: But it is very expensive.
[25:41.43]B: It deserves it, for the quality is very good.
[25:44.88]A: You mean you will buy it for me?
[25:47.18]B: Sure.
[25:47.91]A: Thanks, dear.
[25:48.80](In Kathy's office, she is talking with Marie, one of her colleagues, about the new dress that she bought yesterday.)
[25:59.04]Marie. What's in your hand?
[26:01.52]Kathy: A new dress.
[26:03.82]Marie: When did you buy it?
[26:06.12]Kathy: I bought it yesterday.
[26:09.02]Marie: It looks nice. Why don' t you put it on and show me?
[26:13.59]Kathy: Sure. How do I look?
[26:17.51]Marie: Perfect. The color and the design go well with your shape. You have made a good choice.
[26:27.64]How much did you get it for?.
[26:28.04]Kathy: Three hundred yuan. What do you say?
[26:31.59]Marie: You got a good deal.
[26:34.04]Kathy: Hope so.
[26:36.13]55 At a Draper' s
[26:42.43]I'd like to buy some cloth.
[26:44.21]Do you have checked cloth?
[26:46.87]The cloth is wrinkle free.
[26:48.46]The cloth doesn't shrink in water.
[26:50.84]A: Lily, I think the cloth here is incredibly expensive.
[26:57.40]B: Do you really think so?
[26:58.57]A: Yes. You can definitely save a lot of money by buying a cheaper piece.
[27:03.48]B: You are right. Let's go and have a look in other cloth shops.
[27:07.48]A: But it is 5:30; the store closes at 5:45.
[27:12.94]B: Then, we' II come tomorrow afternoon.
[27:15.92]A: But I will be busy with my work.
[27:17.59]B: How about this Friday afternoon?
[27:19.39]A: Fine.
[27:20.28](Andy went to a clothes store m buy a suit.)
[27:25.24]Assistant: What can I do for you, sir?
[27:27.54]Andy: I want to buy a suit of clothes.
[27:32.14]Assistant: Do you need a ready made or made to order suit?
[27:36.79]Ancty: Is there any difference?
[27:40.24]Assistant: Clothes that are made to measure cost a little more, but they are much fitted to the body.
[27:47.16]Andy: Well, the clothes made to order. Will you take my measurements?
[27:53.30]Assistant: Sure. What style do you want?
[27:56.90]Andy: After the present fashion please. What ff it doesn't fit me?
[28:03.96]Assistant: I promise to make another suit for you.
[28:06.52]Andy: What cloth will you have it made of,
[28:10.83]Assistant: What patterns do you want? I have a great variety of the most fashionable materials.
[28:18.22]Andy: How about the checked pattern material? Would the color fade?
[28:23.68]Assistant: I guarantee its good quality and fast color.
[28:29.01]Andy: When can I have my suit?
[28:30.65]Assistant: In a week.
[28:32.30]56 Altering Clothes
[28:37.42]I would like my sleeves lengthened.
[28:40.27]I need my suit altered.
[28:42.17]It is too tight. I want to make it loose.
[28:45.88]Can you change the buttons for me?
[28:50.04]A: My new trousers are too loose; I'd like to have it narrowed.
[28:55.29]B: Sure. How much?
[28:56.25]A: Just a little bit. Do you want an extra charge?
[28:59.96]B: No. Free of charge.
[29:01.24]A: You are very kind.
[29:02.63]B. It's my duty.
[29:03.62]A: When shall I come for it?
[29:05.45]B: Please wait for a few minutes. It will be done very quickly.
[29:09.84](Kate is going to fetch her new suit. Now she is at the tailor's. )
[29:17.10]Kate: Morning, sir.
[29:18.49]Tailor: Morning. Your suit is ready.
[29:20.89]Kate: I can't wait to try it on.
[29:23.66]Tailor: I can imagine. Here you are. Try it on, please.
[29:27.39]Kate: Oh, it is much too tight under the arms and the sleeves are too long,
[29:31.47]and the trousers are too narrow in the seat.
[29:36.88]Tailor: Don't worry. That can be easily altered.
[29:40.85](A moment later)
[29:41.58]Tailor: Here you are. I am sure this time it is OK.
[29:45.78]Kate: Hope so.
[29:47.22]Tailor: It fits you very well indeed.
[29:48.89]Kate: It is very good. I like it very much. Thanks.
[29:53.25]Tailor: You are welcome.
[29:55.16]Kate: Bye.
[29:55.84]ailor: See you.

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