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cream［kriːm］n.精华；面霜；奶油，乳脂
olive［'ɒlɪv］n.橄榄；橄榄树；橄榄色adj.橄榄的；橄榄色的
bestseller［best'selə(r)］n.畅销书；畅销书作者；畅销商品
combination［kɒmbɪ'neɪʃ(ə)n］n.结合；组合；联合
forgive［fə'gɪv］v.原谅；免除
frankly［'fræŋklɪ］adv.真诚地，坦白地
freckle［'frek(ə)l］n.雀斑；斑点
effective［ɪ'fektɪv］adj.有效的，起作用的；实际的，实在的；给人深刻印象
ordinary［'ɔːdɪn(ə)rɪ］adj.普通的；平凡的；平常的
range［reɪn(d)ʒ］n.范围；幅度；一系列
cleanser［'klenzə］n.洁面乳 ；洗面乳 ；脸部清洁
moisturize［'mɔistʃəraiz］v.补水；增加水分，使湿润
moisturizer［'mɒɪstʃəraɪzə(r)］n.润肤膏
foundation［faʊn'deɪʃ(ə)n］n.粉底霜；基础
ingredient［ɪn'griːdɪənt］n.原料；要素；组成部分
mascara［mæ'skɑːrə］n.染眉毛油；染睫毛膏
lengthen［'leŋθ(ə)n］v.使延长；加长
eyelash［'aɪlæʃ］n.睫毛
formula［'fɔːmjʊlə］n.配方；公式，准则
cellular［'seljʊlə］adj.细胞的；多孔的；由细胞组成的
perfume［'pɜːfjuːm］n.香水；香味
Chanel［ʃə'nɛl］n.香奈儿（服装、香水品牌）
1) Do you know your skin type?
你知道你是哪一类肌肤吗？
2) This“Cream of Olives” is our bestseller for combination skin. You can try some on your hand.
这款橄榄滋养霜是我们卖得最好的，专门针对混合型肌肤。你可以在手上试一些。
3) Please forgive me for being frank, madam. You don't need whitening products because you look pretty white. But you have freckles on your face.
请原谅我只是坦诚地说，夫人。你不需要美白的产品，因为你看起来非常白。但是你的脸上有雀斑。
4) This brand has a face cream which is effective on fading freckles.
这个品牌有一个能有效消退雀斑的面霜。
5) It's a good choice for you to come to us.
来我们这儿你真是来对地方了。
6) We have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers and mois-turizers.
我们有一系列的产品，从化妆品到洁肤和润肤品。
7) I think you come to the right place. Our products can make your skin out of the ordinary.
我看你是来对地方了，我们的商品能让您的皮肤变得与众不同。
8) Our foundation is of very high quality, containing only the finest ingredients.
我们的粉底非常好，都是用很好的原料做成。
9) It will moisturize your skin and it has a sun block rating of 8.
它可以滋润你的皮肤，并且它的防晒指数是8。
10) What you're paying for, Ma'am, are the ingredients. It is a very high quality product.
这些原料很珍贵的，太太。这是一个很好的产品。
11) We also have mascara designed to lengthen the eyelashes.
我们也有一些拉长睫毛的睫毛膏。
12) Would you like to sample some?
你想试用看看吗？
对话1
S: How can I help you?
我可以为你效劳吗？
I: Yes, I would like to look at some of your products.
是的，我想看看你们的产品。
S: Did you have anything specific in mind?
有没有特别想要看的呢？
I: Well, to be honest, I have used Sarah Winter products. But I'm not happy with them. So I would like to change brands.
老实说，我一直都用莎拉温特的牌子。但是我不是很满意，所以我想换别家的。
S: Well, you made a good choice. Welcome to us, I mean we have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers and moisturizers.
你找我们找对了，我们有一系列的产品，从化妆品到洁肤和润肤品应有尽有。
I: What do you have in foundation?
你们有哪些粉底呢？
S: Our foundation is of very high quality, containing only the finest ingredients. It will moisturize your skin and it has a sun block rating of 8.
我们的粉底非常好，都是用很好的原料做成。它可以滋润你的皮肤并且防晒指数为8。
I: What colors do you have in foundation?
粉底有哪些颜色呢？
S: Let me show you. We have this rose color. We also have different shades of beige.
给你展示一下。我们有玫瑰色，还有各种深浅不同的米色。
I: The color I use now is rose. How much does this rose foundation cost? The 100ml bottle.
我现在用的是玫瑰色。这玫瑰色粉底是多少钱？100ml装的。
S: In this size, we sell it for $53.95.
这瓶是53美元95美分。
I: Wow! That's expensive.
哇，好贵哦！
S: What you're paying for, Ma'am, are the ingredients. It is a very high quality product.
这些原料很珍贵的，太太。这是一个很好的产品。
I: I understand. I need some mascara, too. Do you have a good thickening mascara?
我知道了，我还需要睫毛膏。你们有浓密型睫毛膏吗？
S: Of course. Here is our thickening mascara. We also have mascara designed to lengthen the eyelashes.
有，这是我们的浓密型睫毛膏。我们也有一些拉长睫毛的睫毛膏。
I: Alright. And I want to see your eye shadow, too. Do you have a color chart I can look at?
好的，我也想看看你们的眼影。你们有颜色表让我参考吗？
S: We have a very wide selection of colors. And our eye shadow is specially designed to moisturize the skin. So it is very gentle on your eyelids. Would you like to sample some?
我们有很多颜色。而且我们的眼影还可以滋润皮肤。这对你的眼睑是非常温和的。你想试用看看吗？
I: Oh, sure. I need to clean off my own eye shadow first.
好的，我先把我的眼影去掉。
S: I can help you with that.
我来帮你。
I: Thank you.
谢谢。
对话2
A: Hello, welcome to the cosmetics shop. What can I do for you?
你好，欢迎来到化妆品店。有什么可以帮助你的吗？
B: I'm just having a look.
我只是随便看看。
A: Your skin is not very good and oily.
看您的皮肤不是很好，油也蛮多的。
B: Yes, I am upset about this.
是的，我也为此很懊恼。
A: I think you have come to the right place. Our products can make your skin out of the ordinary.
我看你是来对地方了，我们的商品能让您的皮肤变得与众不同。
B: Do you have any good skin care products?
你们有什么好的护肤品呢？
A: Look at this. Cellumination Essence Ex has a great formula and functions better with Pixel White, whitening ingredient. Improve your skin from the cellular level and let you experience highly defined, aura bright skin in 4 weeks.
看看这款。全新升级版焕采精华，采用精密配方结合美白成分。能从毛孔深处改善肌肤，让您在四周内体验高标准的光彩肌肤。
B: How should I use it?
怎么使用？
A: After cleansing, apply it thoroughly on your face.
清洁以后，均匀地涂抹面部。
B: It sounds great, and how much is it?
听起来不错，多少钱？
A: It is $168, and if you buy two pieces, the price will be cheaper.
168美元，如果您买两个，价格可以便宜点。
B: Is there any perfume in your shop?
你店里有香水吗？
A: You're so lucky today. Look at this Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum Spray, it just arrived today.
您真幸运，看这款香奈儿5号，今天刚到。
B: It smells good. How can I use it?
闻起来不错，怎么使用呢？
A: It's easy to use. You can spray it directly on your wrist.
用起来也简单。您可以直接涂在手腕上。
B: How much are the two pieces of these?
两份多少钱？
A: It's $598.
598美元。
B: Here's the money. Goodbye.
给你钱。再见。
护肤品的使用顺序
（一）早上护肤品的使用顺序：
1. 洗脸：如果前一天晚上使用了营养丰富的晚霜，那么早上就可以不用洗面奶，只用温水洗脸即可。
2. 化妆水：早上，要好好用化妆水“开路”，这可是一天化妆的基则。
3. 精华液：要补水就用保湿系列，要美白就用美白系列，怎样选择，根据当天的肌肤状况决定。
4. 乳液或者乳霜：为防止营养从皮肤流失掉，一定不要落下这道程序，建议30岁以后的女性使用乳霜。
5. 隔离霜：基础护理的步骤之一，主要是起到抵御紫外线和美白皮肤的功效。
6. 粉底：先使用粉底液，最后扑上蜜粉定妆。
（二）晚上护肤品的使用顺序：
1. 卸妆：整套护理程序中最重要的一环，眼部要使用专门的眼部卸妆液。
2. 洗脸：用温润的化妆棉醮取适量的卸妆液卸去面部妆容，无须洗面奶，最后用清水洗净。
3. 去角质：每1-2周去角质一次，去死皮，令肌肤更好吸取化妆品中的营养。
4. 化妆水：补水面膜可以充分补给皮肤所需的水分，也为美容液渗透进真皮层打下重要的基础。
5. 精华液：能够将营养成分输送到真皮层，因此要关注肌肤的“需求”，选择适合的美容液。
6. 乳液或者乳霜：给皮肤“盖上盖子”，保证营养不流失，在干燥的天气里，乳霜比较好。
shade［ʃeɪd］n.树荫；阴影（照片等的）明暗度v.（颜色、色彩等）渐变
lipstick［'lɪpstɪk］n.口红；唇膏v.涂口红
prevent［prɪ'vent］v.预防，防止；阻止
freckles［frɛkəlz］n.［皮肤］雀斑
moisturizer［'mɒɪstʃəraɪzə(r)］n.润肤膏
SPFabbr.防晒系数（Sun Protect Factor）
smooth［smuːð］adj.顺利的；光滑的；平稳的v.使光滑；消除（障碍等）；使优雅；缓和
protection［prə'tekʃ(ə)n］n.保护；防卫；护照
masque［mɑːsk］n.假面剧；化装舞会；面膜
filth［fɪlθ］n.污秽；肮脏；猥亵；不洁
greese［ɡri:s］n.油脂；油剂
formula［'fɔrmjəlɚ］n.配方adj.公式的
cleansing［'klenzɪŋ］n.净化；洗清adj.清净的，有去污作用的v.清洗；使……纯洁（cleanse的ing形式）
gel［ʤel］n.凝胶，胶体
thoroughly［ˈθʌrəli］adv.彻底地，完全地
sensitive［'sensɪtɪv］adj.敏感的；感觉的；［仪］灵敏的；感光的；易受伤害的；易受影响的
facial［'feɪʃ(ə)l］n.美容，美颜；脸部按摩adj.面部的，表面的；脸的，面部用的
tonic［'tɒnɪk］n.补药adj.滋补的
tend［tend］vi.趋向，倾向
oily［'ɒɪlɪ］adj.油的；油质的；油滑的
benefit［'benɪfɪt］n.利益，好处；救济金v.有益于，对……有益
1) We have different shades of lipsticks.
我们有不同颜色的唇膏。
2) I want to buy something that can prevent freckles.
我想买一些能抗雀斑的。
3) Do you have any moisturizers with SPF 15 or higher?
你们有防晒系数是15或者更高的保湿露吗？
4) What's the effect of this kind of hand cream?
这种牌子的护手霜有什么效果呢？
5) It's time to smooth your beautiful face with sun protection cream.
该用防晒霜润滑一下您漂亮的脸蛋了。
6) This is an oil-free moisturizer.
这是一款不含油的保湿露。
7) You should use this facial masque often.
您应该多用这款面膜。
8) Would you try a special mask to get rid of the filth and greese?
您想试试这款专门去油污的面膜吗？
9) The gentle formula keeps skin soft.
配方温和，能保持皮肤柔软。
10) Here are some samples of our products. Do try them out.
这里是一些样品。请试用。
11) We also have a fragrance-free one. Especially for sensitive skin. I'm sure you'll like it.
我们也有没有味道的一款。专门针对敏感皮肤的。您肯定会喜欢它的。
12) We have egg-white and several types of fruit masks depending on your skin type.
我们有适于您肤质的美白面膜和几款水果面膜。
13) You might benefit from our new foundation make-up.
我们的这款新粉底肯定会让您受益的。
对话1
A: Could I help you?
您需要帮助吗？
B: Yes. I'd like to buy some cleansing cream. What kind would you recommend?
是的。我想买些洁面乳。你建议哪一款呢？
A: I suggest you use a cleansing gel. How do you think?
我建议您用一款洗面啫喱。您认为怎么样呢？
B: OK. Anything that'll keep my skin clean.
好的，只要能使我保持皮肤清洁就行。
A: I think this one is a good choice for you. It cleans thoroughly. The gentle formula keeps skin soft.
我认为这款对您来说是不错的选择。它可以深层清洁皮肤。并且配方温和，能保持肌肤弹性。
B: Hm... The smell is so strong. I don't like it.
嗯。这个味太浓了。我不喜欢。
A: Well. We also have a fragrance-free one. Especially for sensitive skin. I'm sure you'll like it. This kind of product is popular at present. We have facial masks and tonics.
哦，我们也有没有味道的一款。专门针对敏感皮肤的。您肯定会喜欢它的。这款产品目前很流行。我们有面膜和滋补液。
B: OK. I'll try this tonics and cleansing gel first.
好的，我先试试这款滋补液和洁面啫喱吧。
A: Here are some samples of our products. Do try them out.
这里是一些样品。请试用。
B: Thanks a lot.
多谢。
对话2
A: Good evening, madam. Could I help you?
晚上好，太太。能帮您什么吗？
B: Yes. I'd like to buy something that can prevent freckles.
是的。我想买些防雀斑的化妆品。
A: May I know what kind of skin do you have?
我能问问您是什么类型的皮肤吗？
B: It tends to be oily.
我的皮肤趋向于油性吧。
A: Well then, you might benefit from our new foundation make-up.
那好，我们的这款新粉底肯定会让您受益的。
B: Do you still offer facial masks?
你们还有面膜吗？
A: Yes, we have egg-white and several types of fruit masks depending on your skin type.
我们有适于您肤质的美白面膜和几款水果面膜。
B: That's great. I'd like fruit ones. I have been using them.
很好。我就要水果面膜。我一直用这种。
A: OK. I think it's suitable for you very much, too.
好的。我想这款也是很适合您的。
B: Then I'd like a dozen of them.
那就给我来一打吧。
A: Here you are.
给您。
冬季皮肤保养的几个小秘诀
1. 换保湿霜
夏季使用的保湿霜比较轻薄，不足以对抗冬天的寒冷。要想抵抗住冬天对皮肤的袭击，需要选择含油量多的乳液，这样油会在皮肤表面形成一个保护层。如果你是偏油性皮肤，那就咨询一下美容顾问或者皮肤科医生，他们会根据你的肤质，推荐合适的乳液。
可别忘了你全身的皮肤都需要在冬天进行特别护理哦！虽然你能看到寒冬对手脚带来的伤害（皮肤变粗糙，指甲底部开裂等），但直到腿和胳膊发痒或有皮屑，你可能才会注意到它们其实也干燥了。现在可可油和乳木果油该上场了，好的身体乳液能像面颊保湿那样给身体四肢保持水分，让你全身的皮肤都柔软细腻。
2. 防晒霜
如果要花大量时间在户外活动，别忘了涂点防晒霜！皮肤在冬天受到的紫外线可不亚于夏天哦，所以化妆之前别忘了抹上SPF15的防晒霜。
3. 去角质
每周做一次温和的去角质，能有效将面颊和额头的干燥死皮去除，但千万别做过头了！外界的天气已经给你的皮肤带来了足够多的伤害，再要死命揉搓的话，损伤可就会更大了，只会是弊大于利。
至于身体的其他部分，用盐或糖自制的去角质霜对去除死皮有着神奇功效，让全身皮肤变得柔滑。
4. 涂上润唇膏
嘴唇是全身最脆弱和敏感的皮肤，所以要保证在寒冬给予他们足够的防护，男生们也需要哦。不含香料的唇膏，其基本原料是巴西棕榈蜡或蜜蜡，可以经常使用。
千万不要把凡士林当唇膏使用，你也不愿意把石油产业的副产品抹在脸上吧？另外，皮肤无法吸收凡士林，所以它只会呆在皮肤表面，完全堵塞毛孔。一旦毛孔被油腻腻的东西堵塞住，那么再也无法吸收其他的保湿品了。
wristwatch［'rɪs(t)wɒtʃ］n.手表
Omega［'əumiɡə］n.欧米伽
Seiko［seikɔ］n.日本精工株式会社
tasteful［'teɪs(t)fʊl］adj.雅观的；有鉴赏力的；趣味高雅的；有滋味的
shockproof［'ʃɑkpruf］adj.防震的；防电击的
luminous［'luːmɪnəs］adj.发光的；明亮的；清楚的
dial［'daɪəl］n.转盘；刻度盘；钟面
delicate［'delɪkət］adj.微妙的；精美的，雅致的；柔和的；易碎的；纤弱的；清淡可口的
metal［'met(ə)l］n.金属；合金adj.金属制的
watchband［'wɒtʃbænd］n.表带，手表带
Dunhilln.登喜路（英国一个奢侈品品牌，产品有男装香水等）
frank［fræŋk］adj.坦白的，直率的；老实的
common［'kɒmən］adj.共同的；普通的；一般的；通常的
square［skweə］adj.平方的；正方形的
quartz［kwɔːts］n.石英
businessman［'bɪznɪsmən］n.商人
punctual［'pʌŋ(k)tʃʊəl］adj.准时的，守时的；精确的
Switzerland［'swɪtsələnd］n.瑞士（欧洲国家，因造表出名）
1) What kind of wristwatch are you interested in, a dress watch or a sport watch?
您对哪个类型的手表有兴趣，装饰用的手表还是运动手表？
2) We have a complete range of famous brands here. How about this one? It's an Omega.
我们这儿各种名牌的货色齐全。这只如何？这只是欧米伽的。
3) Seiko watches are pretty good. They are accurate as well as tasteful.
精工表相当好。不但准确，而且格调也很高雅。
4) It's one of the best clocks in our shop.
这是我们店里最好的钟表之一。
5) They are waterproof and shockproof.
它们是防水防震的。
6) You can take it back for a change if it isn't a good timekeeper.
如果时间走得不准，可以给您换货。
7) This ladies' watch with luminous dial is so delicate.
这只女士夜光表是如此的精致。
8) It's made in Switzerland. As you know, it's a country which is famous for making watches.
瑞士产的。你知道瑞士是一个著名的产表的国家。
9) This kind of watch is very punctual, and it looks smart.
这种表很准时，看上去也很好看。
10) So it's a right choice for you.
因此这是一个很好的选择。
对话1
A: May I help you, sir?
我能为你效劳吗，先生？
B: Yes, I'm looking for a wristwatch.
是的，我想看手表。
A: What kind of wristwatch are you interested in, a dress watch or a sport watch?
您对哪个类型的手表有兴趣，装饰用的手表还是运动表？
B: A dress watch.
装饰手表。
A: We have a complete range of famous brands here. How about this one? It's an Omega.
我们这儿各种名牌的货色齐全。这只如何？这只是欧米茄的。
B: I'm afraid that I'm not interested in watches with metal watchbands.
我对金属表带的手表没兴趣。
A: Oh, so you prefer a watch with a leather watchband… Let me see… How about this one? It's a Dunhill.
哦，原来您偏好皮革表带的手表。……我看看……这只如何？这是登喜路的。
B: To be frank, I can't afford watches of this range. They're too expensive for me. Can you show me some other brands?
坦白说，我买不起这种等级的表。他们对我而言太昂贵了。你能不能给我看看其他牌子的表？
A: If you don't mind, may I ask how much you care to pay? I have to know this to recommend one to your liking.
如果您不介意的话，请问您打算付多少钱买表？我得先知道这点才能介绍合您意的表给您。
B: I was thinking about something around thirty dollars.
我准备花三十美元左右。
A: I see. How do you like Seiko? Seiko watches are pretty good. They keep time as well as being tasteful.
我知道了。您喜不喜欢精工表？精工表相当好。不但准确，格调也很高雅。
B: Can I have a look?
我能看看吗？
A: Certainly… Here. What do you think of this one?
当然可以……您觉得这只如何？
B: I'd like to take a look at that square one… how much does it sell for?
我想看看那只方形的。……它的售价是多少？
A: Twenty-eight dollars. It's a quartz.
二十八美元。是石英表。
B: I'll take it.
我买了。
对话2
A: What can I do for you?
有什么可以帮忙的吗？
B: I'd like to buy a present for my friend. He is a successful businessman.
我想为我朋友买个礼物。他是一个成功的商人。
A: What about this watch? It's very good and popular.
这个手表怎么样？这个很好的。正流行呢。
B: Where is it made of?
它是哪里制造的？
A: it's made in Switzerland. You know that Switzerland is a country which is famous for making watches.
瑞士产的。你知道瑞士是一个著名的产表的国家。
B: Yes. I know the Swiss watches are very good.
是的。我知道瑞士产的手表都很好的。
A: The quartz watch keeps good time. And it also looks very nice.
这种表很准时，看上去也很好看。
B: But I don't know whether my friend likes it.
但我还不知道我朋友是否喜欢它呢。
A: I think he will like it, it looks very nice. And time is very important for businessmen.
我认为他会喜欢它的，它很好看。并且时间对商人来说是很重要的。
B: Yes, you can say that again. He should be always on time.
是的，确实如此。他做什么都要准时。
A: So this is a good choice.
因此这是一个很好的选择。
B: I think so, too. I will buy it. Can you pack it for me?
我想也是。我买了。您能给我包装一下吗？
A: Do you have special requirements for packaging?
您多包装有特殊要求吗？
B: No, just ordinary packaging.
没有，普通包装就行。
A: OK, it's been packed. Here you are.
好的，包好了。给您。
B: Looks good. Thank you.
看上去不错。谢谢。
A:You're welcome.
不客气。
钟表指针的运动
机械表的表盘来源于日晷，日晷是人类测量时间间隔的第一个工具。最简单的日晷就是插在朝向太阳的一个平面上的一把尖刀，在这个平面上，时间由尖刀投射的阴影表示，阴影的长度和方向处于不断变化之中。
在北半球，日晷的使用可以追溯到公元前4000年。如果太阳位于东方，阴影就朝向西方，反之亦然。因此，在白天阴影自西向东移动。也就是说，阴影对于朝向北的观察者来说呈顺时针方向移动。在机械表中，15世纪末在北半球引入的指针的运动，无论过去还是现在都与日晷的运动类似。在南半球，日晷的阴影则是从东向西移动。假设钟表起源于南半球的话，那么指针就会按逆时针方向移动。
尽管钟表的起源可以追溯到公元13世纪，但腕表却只用短短130年便征服了天性迷恋时间的人类。一款好的腕表可以成为超越时空的传世之宝。
model［'mɒdl］n.模型；典型；模范；模特儿；样式
electric［ɪ'lektrɪk］adj.电的；电动的
cooker［'kʊkə］n.炊具
dust［dʌst］n.灰尘；尘埃；尘土
remover［rɪ'muːvə］n.去除剂；搬运工
manufacturer［,mænjʊ'fæktʃ(ə)rə(r)］n.制造商；［经］厂商
arrange［ə'reɪn(d)ʒ］v.安排；排列
trained［treind］adj.训练过的，受过培训的
technician［tek'niʃən］n.技师，技术员；技巧纯熟的人
install［ɪn'stɔl］v.安装；任命
test［test］n.试验；检验v.试验；测试
conditioner［kən'dɪʃ(ə)nə］n.调节器；调节剂
warranty［'wɒr(ə)ntɪ］n.保证；担保；授权
expire［ɪk'spaɪə］v.期满；终止
automatically［,ɔ:tə'mætikəli］adv.自动地；机械地
feature［'fi:tʃə］n.特色，特征
lithium［'lɪθɪəm］n.锂
battery［'bæt(ə)rɪ］n.［电］电池，蓄电池
download［ˈdaunləud］v.下载
operate［'ɒpəreɪt］v.操作；经营；运转；动手术
advantage［əd'vɑːntɪʤ］n.优势；利益；有利条件
lamp［læmp］n.灯；照射器
fan［fæn］n.风扇
toaster［'təustə］n.烤面包器，烤箱
iron［'aɪən］n.熨斗；烙铁
shaver［'ʃeɪvə］n.理发师；电动剃刀
refrigerator［rɪ'frɪʤəreɪtə］n.冰箱，冷藏库
humidifier［hjʊ'mɪdɪfaɪə］n.增湿器，加湿器
1) There are so many models to choose.
可以选择的机型太多了。
2) How do you like this electric rice cooker?
您觉得这个电饭锅怎么样？
3) There is something wrong with the plug. I'll get you another one.
这个插头有问题，我给您换一个。
4) There is a three-year guarantee for the vacuum cleaner.
这个吸尘器的保修期为3年。
5) Do you prefer an imported one or a made-in-China one?
您喜欢进口的还是国产的？
6) Do you have high quality DVD player?
你们有高品质的DVD播放器吗？
7) Do you need a washing machine?
您需要洗衣机吗？
8) If you buy it, the manufacturer will send for a trained technician to install and test it for free.
如果您购买的话，厂家将安排熟练的技术人员为您免费安装，调试。
9) If something goes wrong with the hair dryer, you can bring it here and we'll send it to the manufacturer.
如果吹风机有什么问题的话，您可以拿过来，我们将它送到生产厂家。
10) Even when the warranty expires, you can still enjoy a discount on any repair works by presenting the expired warranty card.
即使保修期过了，只要出示那张已过期的保修卡您仍能享有优惠的维修服务。
11) When the temperature comes to a certain degree, the red light will turn on and the electricity will be cut off auto-matically.
当加热到一定温度时，红灯亮了，电流会被自动切断。
12) It has a lithium battery which lasts for 20 hours.
它有能持续20小时的锂电池。
13) With MP3 mode, you can download about 9 hours of music or English audio texts. It's especially popular with students for their English study.
用MP3模式，可以下载9个小时的音乐或英语听力材料，现在特别流行于学生的英语学习。
14) Maybe you should operate it, then you would know how well it works.
你可以现在就操作一下，然后你就知道它的性能有多好了。
15) Just think about the advantage you are going to get!
想想你买它所得到的好处吧！
对话1
A: Are you being waited on, madam?
有人接待您吗，夫人？
B: No. Would you help me, please?
没有。帮我个忙，行吗？
A: Sure.
行。
B: Well, I am looking for a electric rice cooker. Do you have any in your store?
嗯，我在找电饭锅。你们商店里有没有？
A: Yes, madam. How do you like this one?
有的，夫人。您喜欢这种吗？
B: This is very cheap. But is it automatic?
这个挺便宜的。但这是自动的吗？
A: Of course. When the temperature comes to a certain degree, the red light will go on and the electricity will be cut off automatically.
当然了。当加热到一定温度时，红灯亮了，电流会被自动切断。
B: Do you have a warranty on this one?
这种有保修吗？
A: Yes. It's good for one year. Even when the warranty expires, you can still enjoy a discount on any repair works by presenting the expired warranty card.
保修期是一年。即使保修期过了，只要出示那张已过期的保修卡您仍能享有优惠的维修服务。
B: OK. I'll take one.
好的，我买这个了。
A: Thank you. Please pay at the cashier's stand over there.
谢谢。请到收款台付钱。
对话2
Shirley: Do you have any MD players?
请问你们有MD播放机吗？
Sales person: Yes, various. Here are the samples.What about this one?
是的，有很多款式。这里有样品。这款怎么样？
Shirley: What are its features?
它有什么特点？
Sales person: Well, it has a lithium battery which lasts for 20 hours. With MP3 mode, you can download about 9 hours of music or English audio texts. It's especially popular with students for their English study!
它有能持续20小时的锂电池。用MP3模式，可以下载9个小时的音乐或英语听力材料，现在特别流行于学生的英语学习。
Shirley: What else?
还有其他的（优点）吗？
Sales person: Maybe you should operate it, then you would know how well it works.
你可以现在就操作一下，然后你就知道它的性能有多好了！
Shirley: Oh, “My heart will go on”, I love this song.
哦，《我心永恒》，我喜欢这首歌。
Shirley: Great. Nothing can stop me from buying it now, I suppose.
太好了。我想，现在没有什么能阻止我买这个了。
Sales person: Just think about the advantage you are going to get!
想想你买它所得到的好处吧！
用英语单词说说家用电器
| flashlight 手电筒 | fluorescent lamp 日光灯 |
| electric calculator 计算器 | tube 真空管 |
| electric fan 电风扇 | dictaphone 录音机 |
| tape recorder 录音机 | television 电视机 |
| electric iron 电熨斗 | electric foot warmer 暖脚器 |
| electric cooker 电饭锅 | electric heater 电暖气 |
| bulb 电灯泡 | electronic oven 电烤箱 |
| radio 收音机 | microphone 麦克风 |
| loud-speaker 扩音器 | refrigerator 冰箱 |
| air conditioning 空调 | microwave oven 微波炉 |
| dry cell 干电池 | tap 电线搭接处 |
| broiler 烘烤机 | can opener 开罐头刀 |
| compactor 压土机 | defroster 除霜装置 |
| dicer 切块机 | dishwasher 洗碗机 |
| dryer 干衣机 | eggbeater 打蛋器 |
| disinfection cupboard 消毒碗柜 | household gas stove 煤气炉 |
| exhaust hood 抽油烟机 | air exhauster 抽气机 |
| soybean milk grinder 豆浆机 | fan 风扇 |
| food blender 搅拌机 | juice extractor 榨汁机 |
| freezer 冷冻箱 | furnace 壁炉 |
| water purifier 净水器 | water dispenser 饮水机 |
| humidifier 湿度调节器 | iron 烫斗 |
| oven 烤箱/炉 | percolator 渗滤式咖啡壶 |
| range hood 抽油烟机 | rotisserie 电转烤肉架 |
| shaver 电动剃须刀 | stove 炉子 |
| toaster 烤面包机 | vacuum cleaner 吸尘器 |
typewriter［'taɪpraɪtə］n.打字机
efficient［ɪ'fɪʃ(ə)nt］adj.有效率的；有能力的
endurable［ɪn'ʤʊərəb(ə)l］adj.能忍耐的；可忍受的；能持久的
economical［iːkə'nɒmɪk(ə)l］adj.经济的；节约的；合算的
practical［'præktɪk(ə)l］adj.实际的；实用性的
computer［kəm'pjuːtə］n.计算机；电脑
semester［sɪ'mestə］n.学期；半年
deal［diːl］n.交易v.处理；做生意
desktop［'desktɒp］n.台式机
enough［ɪ'nʌf］n.很多；充足adj.充足的adv.足够地，充足地
department［dɪ'pɑːtm(ə)nt］n.部；部门；系；科
program［'prəʊɡræm］n.程序；计划
software［'sɒf(t)weə］n.软件
hardware［'hɑːdweə］n.计算机硬件
message［'mesɪʤ］n.消息；差使
favorable［'feɪvərəbl］adj.良好的；赞成的，赞许的；讨人喜欢的
memory［'mem(ə)rɪ］n.记忆，记忆力；内存，［计］存储器
Android OS安卓操作系统；OS（Operating System）
application［ˌæplɪ'keɪʃ(ə)n］n.应用；应用程序
screen［skriːn］n.屏，幕
document［'dɒkjʊm(ə)nt］n.文件，公文；［计］文档；证件
1) This model of laptop is efficient and endurable, economical and practical for middle school students.
这种型号的笔记本电脑性能高、耐用、经济、实用，适用于中学生。
2) The computer we produce is characterized by its high quality, compact size. It's also energy-saving, easy to learn and easy to operate.
我们生产的电脑质量好，体积小，省电，容易学习和操作。
3) You can get an excellent deal on a new computer here.
在这买新电脑你可以拿到很不错的价格。
4) We have great discounts for students.
我们给学生很大的折扣。
5) Here, for example, is a system I highly recommend-the Power Macintosh G6.
我极力推荐这儿的一套系统——麦金塔 G6。
6) We have a special discount right now. I should tell you about it, as it only goes to next Tuesday.
我们现在有特价，我应该告诉你，因为只持续到星期二。
7) What kind of phone card do you want?
你想要什么样的手机卡？
8) You know students use text message service. And they provide favorable service for that.
你知道学生喜欢发短信。这个卡在这方面有很好的服务。
9) There is a sales promotion for it now.
正好现在有促销活动。
10) What kind of memory card do you want? 4 GB or 8 GB? Samsung or Kingston card? DDR1 or DDR2?
你打算买什么样的内存？4G的还是8G的？三星的还是金士顿的？DDR一代的还是二代的？
11) We have this new HTC smart phone. It comes with the Android OS, so you can download applications. It also has a built-in camera, mp3 player and touch screen. It works on the 3G network, so you have fast access to the internet wherever you are.
看看HTC这款新的智能手机。它带安卓系统，所以你能够下载软件。手机还有内置相机，mp3播放器和触摸屏。可以进行3G上网，这样无论你在哪儿都能快速连到网上。
12) Look at this cell phone. You can listen to music, watch movies, take pictures, play games, surf the web and download documents. It's just like a PDA.
看这款手机。您可以听音乐，看电影，照相，玩游戏，上网和下载文件。它就像一个掌上电脑。
对话1
A: Can I help you?
我可以帮你吗？
S: Yes, I need to buy a computer for this semester. I was told it is cheaper to buy computers here.
是的，这学期我需要买一台电脑，人家告诉我这里的电脑比较便宜。
A: Well, you heard right. You can get an excellent deal on a new computer here. We have great discounts for students.
的确，你听到的是对的。在这买新电脑你可以拿到很不错的价格，我们给学生很大的折扣。
S: I don't know much about computers. But I know I want a desktop computer with a lot of memory.
我对电脑了解不多，但是我知道我要一台有很大内存的台式电脑。
A: Well, first let's see this computer. Here, for example, is a system I highly recommend-the Power Macintosh G6. It comes with a total memory of 4Gs.
好的，我们先考虑你要的电脑。我极力推荐这儿的一套系统－麦金塔G6。它的总内存4个G。
S: Is that a lot? 4Gs?
那很多吗？4个G？
A: Yes, it is. It should be enough for all the needs you might have. What department are you in?
是的，对任何学生的需求应该是足够了。你是什么系的？
S: History.
历史系。
A: Well, so you will mostly be using word processing for writing papers. I recommend the Corel Word Perfect program for word processing. We can talk about it later. Let's talk about the hardware first. We have a special deal on right now. I should tell you about it, as it only goes to next Tuesday. If you buy one of these 21-inch color monitors with a Power Macintosh G6, you can actually get 30 percent off the usual sale price.
好的，所以你会常用文字处理来写报告。我推荐Corel Word Perfect程序来做文字处理。我们待会再来谈软件，先谈硬件吧。我们现在有特价，我应该告诉你，因为只持续到星期二。如果你购买这套有麦金塔G6的21寸彩色显示器，就可以享受30%的折扣。
S: Thirty percent?
七折？
A: Yes.
是的。
S: Wow! That's really good. I'll take it.
哇，太好了。我要了。
对话2
A: Can I help you, Ma'am?
女士，有什么能效劳吗？
B: I need a phone card for this new cell phone.
我要为这部新手机买一张手机卡。
A: Cool phone. What kind of phone card do you want?
手机很靓。你想要什么样的手机卡？
B: It's for my daughter who is still a senior high school student.
是给我的女儿的，她还是一个高中生。
A: Then the M-Zone will be suitable.
那么动感地带的卡会比较适合她。
B: What's special with the service?
它的服务有什么特点呢？
A: You know students use texted message service. And they provide favorable service for that.
你知道学生喜欢发短信。这个卡在这方面有很好的服务。
B: That's nice. And I need a pre-paid phone card.
那不错。我还要一张充值卡。
A: Oh, there is a sales promotion for it now.
哦，正好现在有促销活动。
B: Oh, good. Then what is it?
哦，真好。什么样的促销？
A: If you buy a pre-paid phone card worth 100 yuan today, you will get 50 yuan for free.
如果您今天买一张面值100元的充值卡，您还将免费获得50元的话费。
B: May I have two of them?
我可以买两张吗？
A: Sure. As many as you want.
当然。要多少张都可以。
B: Okay, then a third one for my husband, too.
好的，那再给我丈夫买一张好了。
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谷歌于2012年4月4日在其社交网络Google+上公布了命名为“Project Glass”的电子眼镜产品计划，此款眼镜正处在调整和测试过程中，还未在店铺中推出。谷歌眼镜包括了一条可横置于鼻梁上方的平行框架、一个位于镜框右侧的宽条状电脑，以及一个透明显示屏。
这款高科技眼镜拥有智能手机的所有功能，镜片上装有一个微型显示屏，用户无需动手便可上网冲浪或者处理文字信息和电子邮件，同时，戴上这款“拓展现实”眼镜，用户可以用自己的声音控制拍照、视频通话和辨明方向。
谷歌眼镜的开发由谷歌旗下X特别项目小组负责，主要设计者有巴芭克·帕维兹、斯蒂夫·李以及瑟巴斯蒂安·特龙。2012年4月4日，谷歌正式对外公布了这项眼镜产品计划，旨在方便公司在公共场合中测试谷歌眼镜。截至2012年4月，这款眼镜仍在谷歌的最高机密实验室中进行完善。苹果公司等也试图实现技术开拓，比如生产出可以像手表一样佩戴，或可以缝在衣服上的智能手机。
aluminum［əˈluːmɪnəm］n.铝
heat-resistant［ˈhi:t,rizistənt］adj.抗热的
bamboo［bæmˈbuː］n.竹，竹子adj.竹制的
handle［ˈhænd(ə)l］n.把手；柄
complimentary［kɒmplɪˈment(ə)rɪ］adj.赠送的
taste［teɪst］n.味道；品味；审美
saucer［ˈsɔːsə］n.茶托，浅碟
bottom［ˈbɒtəm］n.底部；末端
proof［pruːf］adj.防……的；不能透入的；证明用的；耐……的
silver-gilt［ˈsilvəˈɡilt］adj.镀银的n.镀金的银器
stainless［'steɪnlɪs］adj.不锈的；纯洁的，未被玷污的；无瑕疵的
utensil［juːˈtens(ə)l］n.用具，器皿
chopper［ˈtʃɒpə］n.切碎机；剁肉刀
corkscrew［ˈkɔːkskruː］n.螺丝锥；开塞器
earthenware［ˈɜːθ(ə)nweə］n.陶器；土器
cupboard［ˈkʌbəd］n.碗柜；食橱
wok［wɒk］n.锅（源自广东话）；炒菜锅
spoon［spuːn］n.匙，勺子
crusher［ˈkrʌʃɚ］n.打击；［食品］压碎机
ladle［ˈleɪd(ə)l］n.钢水包；杓子；长柄杓
fork［fɔːk］n.叉；餐叉；耙
peeler［ˈpiːlə］n.削皮器；剥皮机
spatula［ˈspætjʊlə］n.锅铲，小铲
toaster［ˈtəʊstə］n.烤面包器，烤箱
1) Try this one. It's also an aluminum pan, but with a heat-resistant bamboo handle.
试试这个吧。同样是铝制的锅，但是有隔热的竹质把手。
2) A lid comes with the pan.
这儿有个配套的锅盖。
3) Ma'am, these are complimentary with each purchase.
女士，那是赠品。
4) This is the best seller. They are of the latest model that can be found in town.
那款很畅销。它们是现在市面上能找到的最新的款式。
5) What a great taste you have! But we only have one left in stock.
您真有品位！但是我们只有一件。
6) Here it is. It's very elegant, and I think you will like it.
就是这个了。很漂亮，我想您会喜欢的。
7) Its durability will be a big surprise to you.
它的耐用性会使您吃惊的。
8) Would you like to see some cups and saucers?
您要看一些杯子和碟子吗？
9) Perhaps these are more to your taste! See how bright and attractive they are!
也许这些更对您的胃口。看它们多么明亮迷人啊！
10) You'll see on the bottom that they are microwave oven proofed.
您可以在他们的地面看到说明，这些是可以放进微波炉的。
11) They are not silver-gilt, they are made of stainless steel.
它们不是镀银的，他们是不锈钢制成的。
对话1
A: I need a pan.
我需要一个锅。
B: Okay. Do you have a particular size in mind?
好的，你有特别想要的尺寸吗？
A: Well, the bigger the better, I think.
嗯，我觉得越大越好。
B: Look at this one. It's our biggest pan.
看看这个。这个是我们最大的一个。
A: Yes, that is big enough, but it's too heavy for me.
是的，这个足够大了，但是对我来说太重了。
B: Okay, we have the same thing in aluminum.
好的，这里还有铝制的锅，跟这个差不多大。
A: Oh, this is nice and light. But it has an aluminum handle.
哦，这个很好看，也很轻。但是这个把手是铝制的。
B: Try this one. Same aluminum pan, but with a heat-resistant bamboo handle.
试试这个吧。同样是铝制的锅，但是有隔热的竹质把手。
A: Oh, yes. This is very nice. I'll take this one.
哦，是的。这个很好看。我就买这个了。
B: That's a good choice. How do you want to pay for it?
很不错的选择。你想怎么付款？
A: Cash. Oh, I almost forgot. I need a lid, too.
现金。哦，我差点忘了。我还需要一个锅盖。
B: I'm so sorry. A lid comes with the pan. Here it is.
对不起。这儿有个配套的锅盖，给你。
对话2
Salesman: May I be of any assistance?
有什么能为您效劳的？
Shirley: I want to have a look at the micro-wave ovens.
我想看一下微波炉。
Salesman: You have a broad choice here. Are you interested in a particular brand?
这里有很多的（微波炉）供您选择。您有喜欢的品牌吗？
Shirley: Not really. What are these toys over there?
没有。那边的玩具是什么？
Salesman: Ma'am, these are complimentary with each purchase. How about that one below the toys? This is the best seller. They are of the latest model that can be found in town.
女士，那是赠品。对了，您看玩具下面的那款“微波炉”怎么样？那款很畅销。它们是现在市面上能找到的最新的款式。
Shirley: I don't like its color. A bit too bright. Do you have a grey one?
我不喜欢它的颜色。有点太亮了。（这款）你们有灰色的吗？
Salesman:Yes, we do. What a great taste you have! But we only have one left in stock.
是的，我们有。您真有品位！但是我们只有一件。
Shirley: Really? How so?
真的？为什么？
Salesman: You know a good product will always sell! Would you mind waiting for a while, we'll get it right away.
好东西总是卖得快啊。麻烦您能稍等一下吗？我现在马上去给您取来。
Shirley: Okay. (The salesman brings a beautiful grey microwave oven.)
好的。（售货人员拿来一款漂亮的灰色微波炉。）
Salesman: Here it is. It's very elegant, I think you will like it.
就是这个了。很漂亮，我想您会喜欢的。
Shirley: How about its quality?
它的质量怎么样？
Salesman: Its durability will be a big surprise to you.
它的耐用性会使您吃惊的。
Shirley: What about the price?
价格怎么样呢？
Salesman: 698 yuan. And if you buy it today, there will be a 20% discount for you.
698元。如果您今天买，你还可以享受8折的折扣。
Shirley: OK, I take it. Here is the money.
好的，我就要它了。给你钱。
Salesman: Thanks. I'll pack it for you.
多谢。我给你打包。
厨具类英语词汇
| kitchen utensils 厨房用具 | bottle cap opener 瓶盖启子 |
| cake-cutting device 切饼器 | can-opener 罐头刀 |
| chopper （粗切用）肉刀 | chopping board 砧板 |
| corkscrew 开塞钻 | cupboard 碗柜 |
| earthenware cooking pot 砂锅 | egg-beater 打蛋器 |
| electric rice cooker 电饭锅 | electric stove 电炉 |
| electric wok 电炒勺 | fruits peeler 瓜果刨 |
| frying-pan 煎锅 | gas stove 煤气炉 |
| ice cream spoon 雪糕匙 | ice crusher 刨冰机 |
| kerosene stove 煤油炉 | kitchen range （使用煤气或电的）大灶 |
| ladle 长柄勺 | meat fork 肉叉 |
| microwave oven 微波炉 | multifunction peeler 多用刨 |
| oven 烤箱 | pan 锅 |
| pressure-cooker 压力锅 | refrigerator 电冰箱 |
| rice scoop 饭勺 | rolling pin 擀面杖 |
| soup spoon 汤匙 | spatula （沙锅的）铲 |
| steamer 蒸锅 | stew-pan 煮锅 |
| straw 吸管 | toaster 烤面包架 |
| wok （圆底的）煎锅，沙锅，炒勺 |
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furniture［'fɜːnɪtʃə］n.家具；设备
final［'faɪn(ə)l］adj.最终的；决定性的
decision［dɪ'sɪʒ(ə)n］n.决定，决心；决议
comfortable［'kʌmf(ə)təb(ə)l］adj.舒适的，舒服的
bargain［'bɑːgən］n.交易；便宜货
lamp［læmp］n.灯；照射器
floor［flɔː］n.地板，地面
according［ə'kɔːdɪŋ］adj.相符的
according to根据，按照；取决于
address［ə'dres］n.地址；演讲；致辞
mattress［'mætrɪs］n.床垫；褥子；空气垫
firm［fɜːm］adj.坚定的；牢固的；结实的
sag［sæg］n.松弛；下跌；漂流；萧条v.下垂；下降；萎靡
saggy［'sæɡɪ］adj.下垂的
frame［freɪm］n.框架；结构；床架
financing［fɪ'nænsɪŋ］n.融资；财务；筹措资金
payment［'peɪm(ə)nt］n.付款，支付；报酬
interest［'ɪnt(ə)rɪst］n.兴趣，爱好；利息
1) We have several three-piece suites on sale.
我们这儿有好几种三件套家具在展销。
2) Feel free to sit down and test how comfortable they are.
请随便坐感受一下他们的舒适度。
3) It's a real bargain.
这是真正的物有所值的产品。
4) Those floor lamps are very nice and you can adjust the brightness according to whether you're reading or watching TV.
那些落地灯很好并且您可以根据您是在读书还是在看电视来调节亮度。
5) I'd suggest you buy two.
我建议您买两个。
6) We'll deliver them to you as soon as possible.
我们会尽快给您送货。
7) If you need any help just let me know. My name is Jenney.
如果你需要帮忙，请告诉我。我叫珍妮。
8) This mattress is very good. It's pretty firm.
这块床垫很好，它很结实。
9) This is a very good brand. It doesn's sag easily.
这是一个非常好的品牌。它不容易松弛下陷。
10) We offer a life time warranty. So you don't have to worry about its quality.
我们提供终生保修。所以你无须担心质量问题。
11) We also offer a very good financing plan. There is no payment, no interest until next June.
我们还提供一个很好的理财计划。直到明年六月都是免支付，免利息。
12) You've got to hurry. This mattress sells pretty well and this promotion ends tomorrow.
你必须快一点。这种床垫很热销，这次的促销活动明天就截止了。
13) Furniture of padauk looks both noble and magnificent.
紫檀木家具看上去既高贵又豪华。
14) We've got some fine workmanship here. Just look at the glaze. I'm sure you'll be very proud to have them.
这里有一些做工精致的产品，只要看看那种釉色，就相信您会以拥有它们为傲。
15) It is a new product and is highly recommended because of its fine design and quality.
这款是新产品，设计好，质量高，备受推崇。
对话1
A: Good morning. I'm thinking about buying some new furniture for my living room. Could you help me?
早上好。我想买一些客厅用的家具，你能帮帮我吗？
B: Certainly. As you can see, we have several three-piece suites on sale. Feel free to sit down and test how comfortable they are.
当然了。你看我这儿有好几种三件套家具在展销。请随便坐感受一下他们的舒适度。
A: I came to your store yesterday and come back today to make a final decision. I think I like the black leather suite. It's on sale, isn't it?
我昨天来过你们店今天又回来做最终的决定。我想我喜欢那套黑皮组合。它也是展销品对吗？
B: Yes. The price has been reduced by 35%. It's a real bargain.
是的。价格已经下调了35%。很划算。
A: I'll take it. I also need to improve the lighting in my living room. Do you have any suggestions?
我就买它了。我还需要改善一下客厅的照明。你有什么建议吗？
B: Those floor lamps are very nice and you can adjust the brightness according to whether you're reading or watching TV. How big is your living room?
那些落地灯很好并且您可以根据您是在读书还是在看电视来进行调节亮度。您的客厅多大？
A: It's quite large. It's about 40 square meters.
相当大。大约40平方米。
B: I'd suggest you buy two. That makes the brightness of the room better.
我建议您买两个。这样可以让您更好地改变房间的亮度。
A: OK. I like the design of this lamps. I'll take two. Will you deliver them for free?
好。我喜欢这个灯的设计款式。我要两个了。你们免费送货吗？
B: Of couse. Write down your address here and we'll deliver them to you as soon as possible.
当然了。在这儿留下您的地址，我们会尽快给您送去的。
A: Great. Thanks a lot.
太棒了，多谢。
B: You're welcome.
不客气。
对话2
A: Hi, can I help you?
你好，我能为你效劳吗？
B: No, thanks! I'm just looking.
不，谢谢！我只是随便看看。
A: All right. If you need any help, please let me know. My name is Greg.
好的。如果你需要帮忙，请告诉我。我叫格雷格。
B: Sure, I will let you know if I need anything.
一定，如果需要帮忙，我会告诉你的。
A: This mattress is very firm. Jackie will pro-bably like it.
这块床垫很好，它很结实。杰基可能会喜欢它。
B: Did you find something you like?
你找到你喜欢的东西了吗？
A: Yes. This mattress is very good. It's pretty firm. The mattress I'm now sleeping on is saggy.
是的。这块床垫很不错。它非常结实。我现在睡的床垫下陷了。
B: You are right. This is a very good brand. It doesn's sag easily. And we offer a life time warranty. So you don't have to worry about its quality.
你说得没错。这是一个非常好的品牌。它不容易松弛下陷。而且我们提供终生保修。所以你无须担心质量问题。
A: Does it come with the frame?
它包含床架吗？
B: Unfortunately it doesn't. However we can give you a 15 percent discount on the frame. We also offer a very good financing plan. There is no payment, no interest until next June.
很遗憾地说，并不包含。但是，这个床架我们可以给你打85折。我们还提供一个很好的理财计划。直到明年六月都是免支付，免利息。
A: That's an attactive plan. I'll think about it.
这是一个很吸引人的计划。我会考虑的。
B: Well. You've got to hurry. This mattress sells pretty well and this promotion ends tomorrow.
你必须快一点。这种床垫很热销，这次的促销活动明天就截止了。
教你如何选购家具
选购家具，其实是一门不小的学问。购买一套家具，并不是一件兴之所至的事情，必须综合考虑诸多因素。尤其在家具产品非常丰富的今天，你要在林林总总的家具海洋中购得一套品质好而又合乎自己品味，又能显示自己品位的家具其实并非易事。
1、将个人品味和潮流时尚结合起来
个人品味其实是购买家具的关键因素。你如果偏爱古典气氛，不妨考虑中式或西式的仿古但又不泥古。在古典的造型中，结合更为先进的工艺技术。如果你觉得个人品味无特异之处，那么，你应该在潮流化的家具长廊中选择一套你看起来特别顺眼的即可。如若你是个喜欢摇滚的先锋意识的人，那么，诸多前卫色彩的家具，可能更对你的胃口。不过，前卫色彩的家具单件的更多，要集成一套完整的家具，从桌椅台柜到床塌饰品，你还要多费一些周折。
2、与室内背景的协调
如果你的居室已装修完毕，在购买家具时，要考虑家具的色彩能与你居室背景协调，将室内背景的颜色与灯光作为主要的搭配方向。比如，如果居室的背景色调较浓重，那么便不宜选择色调深沉的家具，因为色调深沉的家居在背景色调浓重的空间里会显得感觉更重，且会吸收光线，形成沉重昏暗的室内气氛。另外，家具的色彩如果过于强烈，则不耐看，容易产生疲累的视觉效果，所以，一般情况下，选择调和性的色彩更适宜一些。不过，这样的说法不适宜所有的人，因为有人更爱追求强烈的对比与视觉刺激的效果。
3、与地面材料的协调
如果居室是木地板比较容易选配家具。如果是瓷砖、水磨石、或大理石地面，不宜选择钢木家具，那样会增加室内冰冷的气氛，建议选用木质家具来调和，并在室内局部加铺地毯，以缓和冷而硬的感觉。
4、与室内设计和装饰协调
家具的造型、色彩、功能、细至质感、五金等元素应与室内设计或家饰，灯光等相互协调搭配构成一个连贯呼应，相得益彰的整体室内空间效果。
5、家具的尺寸、品质与功能
除了色彩、造型等配合居室整体之外，尺寸、品质与功能也应加以考虑。如果你拥有一个宽阔的居室，适宜选择尺寸稍大的家具，而如果空间有限则不要选择大尺寸的家具，否则有可能使空间显得拥塞，所以，合适的比例关系也非常重要。此外，家具品质的优劣，功能合理与否，亦要细细明察，尤其购买皮质家具时更要注意。
6、有无售后服务
完善的售后服务，通常促使人在综合考虑了上述因素之后而下决心购买。因为家具不是一次性消费商品，它将在相当长一段时间内伴随你。
bedclothes［'bedkləʊðz］n.床上用品；铺盖
series［'sɪəriːz］n.系列，连续
inexpensive［ɪnɪk'spensɪv］adj.便宜的
mattress［'mætrɪs］n.床垫；褥子；空气垫
choice［tʃɒɪs］n.选择；选择权；精选品
sheet［ʃiːt］n.薄片，纸张；薄板；床单
daughter［'dɔːtə］n.女儿
selection［sɪ'lekʃ(ə)n］n.选择，挑选；选集；精选品
unique［juː'niːk］adj.独特的，稀罕的
spotted［'spɒtɪd］adj.有斑点的；斑纹的
animal［'ænɪm(ə)l］n.动物
pillow［'pɪləʊ］n.枕头
aisle［aɪl］n.通道，走道；侧廊
foam［fəʊm］n.泡沫；水沫；海绵
fluffy［'flʌfɪ］adj.蓬松的；松软的；毛茸茸的
1) This series is of high quality and inexpensive. Please have a look.
这个系列物美价廉，请随便看看。
2) Look at this one. The mattress is neither soft nor hard. It's very comfortable.
看这个，这张床垫不会太软也不会太硬，非常舒服！
3) We have another one in light blue. Is that OK?
我们还有一张淡蓝色的。可以吗？
4) We have a wide selection of sheets. For example, flowered and spotted.
我们有很多的床单可供选择，例如有带花的，带斑点的。
5) These designs are unique.
这些款式都很独特。
6) What kind of pillows do you like, foam or fluffy?
好的，您想要什么样的枕头，海绵芯的还是绒芯的？
7) What about this one? It's made of foam and feels soft.
这件怎么样？这件是海绵芯的，感觉很柔软。
8) I'll show you what we have in stock.
我给你看看我们的现货。
对话1
S: Good afternoon, sir. Can I help you?
下午好，先生。有什么我可以帮您的？
C: I'd like to buy some bedcloths. But, you know, I don't have much money.
我想买些床上用品。但我没有很多钱。
S: That's OK. This series is of high quality and inexpensive. Please have a look.
没关系。这个系列物美价廉，请随便看看。
C: Yeah, it seems good!
看起来好像不错！
S: Look at this one. The mattress is neither soft nor hard. It's very comfortable.
看这个，这张床垫不会太软也不会太硬，非常舒服。
C: You're right! It's really fit for me. But I don't like its color.
对，它真得很适合我。不过我不喜欢它的颜色。
S: We have another one in light blue. Is that OK?
我们还有一张淡蓝色的。可以吗？
C: Wow... that's perfect! I'll take it.
哇，太完美了！ 我就要它了。
S: You have made a good choice. Anything else, sir?
您可真会选。还要别的吗，先生？
C: I would also like to choose a bed sheet for my daughter. I hope I can find a pattern she loves.
我还想为我女儿选一件床单。希望能找到一款带她喜欢的图案的。
S: We have a wide selection of sheets. For example, flowered and spotted.
我们有很多的床单可供选择，例如有带花的，带斑点的。
C: Yes, these designs are unique, but do you have some kinds with animals? My daughter likes animals very much.
是的，这些设计都很独特。但是你有带动物的吗？我女儿非常喜欢动物。
S: Yes, we do. Come here, please.
我们有。这边来，请。
C: That's very kind of you. Oh, what lovely little cats. I'm sure my daughter will love it.
你真热心。哦，多么可爱的猫咪啊，我女儿肯定会喜欢它的。
对话2
T: Excuse me, where can I buy pillows and bed-sheets?
你好，请问哪儿卖枕头和床单？
L: Sure, in the fourth aisle on this floor.
哦，这层第四行过道就有卖的。
T: Thanks. I want to buy some new bedding.
谢谢，我想买点儿新的床上用品。
L: OK, what kind of pillows, foam or fluffy?
的，您想要什么样的枕头，海绵芯的还是绒芯的？
T: Fluffy. I like soft pillows.
绒芯的。我喜欢软枕。
L: Alright, and the size of your bed?
好，多大的床？
T: King-size.
特大号的那种。
L: Ok, I'll show you what we have in stock.
好，我给你看看我们的现货。
T: Thanks a lot.
非常感谢。
L: What about this one? It's made of foam and feels soft.
这件怎么样？这件是海绵芯的，感觉很柔软。
T: Yes. It feels good. I'll take it.
是的，这件感觉不错。我要它了。
如何选择好的床上用品？
床上用品是大家一生中接触时间最久的物品，人的三分之一的时间都在床上休息中度过，所以选择好的床上用品对我们的生活和健康尤为重要。这里介绍几个选择床上用品的办法。
1．注意看床上用品的包装和使用说明
床上用品的包装在一定程度上反映着其质量档次，包装是否符合规定可从侧面反映出厂家在生产中的的认真程度；产品的使用说明可以间接指导消费者进行选购，具体如：厂家的名称、地址、联系方式、产品规格型号、成分和含量、洗涤方式、质量等级、合格证明等方面的信息。
特别强调—国家标准GB18401-2003把纺织产品分为三类。即：A类产品（婴幼儿用品），B类产品（直接接触皮肤的产品），C类产品（非直接接触皮肤的产品）。
2．注意看外观和内部，检查做工质量
由于目前市面床上用品品种太多，高低档次不同，质量参差不齐当然对应的价差就特别大。质量较好的床品布面平整均匀、质地细腻、手感良好印花清晰、富有光泽、缝纫均匀平整；差的床品则布面不匀、质地稀疏、花纹紊乱、缝纫粗糙（如水洗之后会缩水或者是掉色等）。
除此还可以通过闻味道来辨别床品是否含有甲醛（甲醛会散发出刺激性异味）。如果床品散发出刺激的异味，就有可能是甲醛残留。
3．尽量选购大型商场设有专柜的品牌床品
大家在购买床上用品时，可根据自己的购买力，选择适当价位及品牌。不懂行，请尽量在大型商场选购正规厂家的床品（大型商场的进货渠道正规，质量把关严格，售后有保障，特别说明—好品牌床品当然是一分钱一分货，价格虽贵，但品质绝对更好！
detail［'diːteɪl］n.细节，详情
workmanship［'wɜːkmənʃɪp］n.手艺，工艺；技巧
sponge［spʌn(d)ʒ］n.海绵；海绵状物
bat［bæt］n.球棒；球拍
swimming［'swɪmɪŋ］n.游泳
dumbbell［'dʌmbel］n.哑铃
wrist［rɪst］n.手腕；腕关节
knee［niː］n.膝盖，膝
protector［prə'tektə］n.保护器；保护者；保护装置
pad［pæd］n.衬垫；护具
dependable［dɪ'pendəb(ə)l］adj.可靠的，可信赖的；可信任的
tournament［'tʊənəm(ə)nt］n.锦标赛，联赛；比赛
racket［'rækɪt］n.球拍
treadmill［'tredmɪl］n.踏车，跑步机
1) Every detail of its workmanship and material has been carefully checked.
对面料和手工的各个细节都进行了非常仔细的检查。
2) This pair of sponge table tennis bats are very good. They are selling like hot cakes now.
这种海绵乒乓球拍很不错，现在十分畅销。
3) We have a fresh stock of all kinds of swimming suits.
我们刚进了一批各式各样的泳衣。
4) Would you please show me the dumbbell?
你能给我看看这副哑铃吗？
5) Can you show me some badminton rackets?
能拿些羽毛球拍给我看看吗？
6) Can you show me another smaller swimming cap?
能再让我看一顶小一些的游泳帽吗？
7) Something is wrong with my wrists and knees. I want a pair of wrist protector and two pairs of knee pad.
我的双腕和双膝不舒服，我要一副护腕和两副护膝。
8) This cover comes with the racket.
球拍套子是和球拍一起的。
9) Regular exercise makes me feel more energized.
有规律的锻炼让我感觉更有活力。
对话1
A: Good afternoon, young man. What can I do for you?
下午好，小伙子，要帮忙吗？
B: I'm looking for a tennis racket.
我在找网球拍。
A: Would you like this one?
你喜欢这个吗？
B: I don't think that will do. How about the one at your back?
我觉得不好。你后面那个怎么样？
A: This one is especially built for hard, continuous play. And every detail of its workmanship and material has been carefully checked to make it dependable for tournament use.
这是为长期而剧烈的运动所特制的。各种材料和手工都经过细心查验，使它在比赛时能够成为可靠的拍子。
B: It does look beautiful. Well, I think I'll take it. Now do you have any racket covers?
它的确看起来很美。嗯，我想我买了。有没有网球拍套子卖？
A: This cover comes with the racket.
球拍套子是和球拍一起的。
B: How much does it come up to?
总共多少钱？
A: The price tag says six hundred yuan.
标签上是600元。
对话2
Clerk: Good morning, welcome to our shop. What can I do for you?
早上好，欢迎光临。您想要点什么呢？
Customer: I want something for my parents as a gift. Could you recommond anything to me?
我想为父母买件礼物。你能帮我推荐一下吗？
Clerk: What about the treadmill? It's good for heath. Your parents could use it after working no matter how bad the weather is outside. What's more, it is one of the best sellers in our shop with high quality but low price. It's worth buying!
跑步机怎么样？很利于健身，不论外面天气是多么糟糕您父母下班后就可以使用了。不仅如此，这款是我们店质量最好，价格最低，也是销售最好的，很值得买。
Customer: Really? It looks good. Can I try it?
真的吗？看上去很好。我可以试试吗？
Clerk: Of course, this way, please.
当然，请这边来。
Customer: It works well, and I will take it. How much is it?
这个用起来真不错。我要了。多少钱？
Clerk: 6000 dollars.
6000美元。
Customer: Ho, It is a little expensive. Can't it be cheaper?
哦，有点贵啊。能便宜点吗？
Clerk: As you are my first customer today, I'd like to give you a 10% discount. Then it will be 5400 dollars.
您是我们今天的第一位顾客。给您打个九折吧。折后5400美元。
Customer: That's good. Where can I pay for it?
好，哪儿付款？
Clerk: Follow me, please.
请跟我来。
如何选择适合你的健身器材
面对林林总总、花样翻新的健身减肥器材，许多人不知买哪一种好，在此介绍一些适合您使用的健身器材。
功能型健身器材：适宜中老年使用，以健身长寿为目的。身体健壮的，可选用跑步机和健身车及飞标等；身体欠佳的，可选用各种按摩器，目前市场上有一种神效摇摆健身机就特别适合这类人使用。
健美型健身器材：适合女子使用，如三四磅重的小哑铃、收腹器、健身转盘、体操垫等小型用品，还有一些舒筋活血的小型磁疗机和按摩器等都可以起到健身减肥的效果。
休闲型健身器材：上班族比较容易疲劳，可通过健身来醒脑提神，可选用登高器、健身车、划船器等。
成长型健身器材：青少年的健身减肥更强调全面性、科学性，各种仰卧撑架、拉力器、哑铃、握力器等都适合青少年使用。
综合型健身器材：家中备有一台多功能综合型健身器，集跑步、划船、骑车、登山为一体，男女老少皆宜。购置健身器材无须贪大求洋，只要见效快，适合您，价格合理，小也无妨，也并非要买进口品牌。
stationery［'steɪʃ(ə)n(ə)rɪ］n.文具；信纸
printer［'prɪntə］n.［计］打印机
wire［waɪə］n.电线；金属
jet［ʤet］n.喷射，喷嘴；adj.墨黑的
laser［'leɪzə］n.激光
photograph［'fəʊtəgrɑːf］n.照片，相片
document［'dɒkjʊm(ə)nt］n.文件，公文
including［ɪn'kluːdɪŋ］prep.包含，包括
demonstration［demən'streɪʃ(ə)n］n.示范；证明
duplicator［'djuːplɪkeɪtə］n.复印机；复制者
represent［reprɪ'zent］v.代表；表现；描绘
value［'væljuː］n.值；价值；价格
resolution［rezə'luːʃ(ə)n］n.分辨率；清晰度
scanner［'skænə］n.［计］ 扫描仪；扫描器
satisfaction［sætɪs'fækʃ(ə)n］n.满意，满足
expand［ɪk'spænd］v.扩张；扩展；发展
monitor［'mɒnɪtə］n.监视器；监听器；监控器；显示屏
definitely［'defɪnɪtlɪ］adv.清楚地，当然；明确地，肯定地
feature［'fiːtʃə］n.特色，特征
familiar［fə'mɪlɪə］adj.熟悉的；常见的
matrix［'meɪtrɪks］n.矩阵；点阵；模型
1) Three types of printers are available: wire printers, ink jet printers and laser printers.
有三种类型的打印机：外打式打印机，喷墨打印机和激光打印机。
2) A printer has a carriage which holds and moves the paper.
打印机有一个滑动架，用以固定和移动打印纸。
3) This copier doesn't need any special paper. And it can reproduce color photographs.
这台复印机不需要特殊纸张，可复制彩色照片。
4) This copier copies everything from book pages to documents, including picture in any color.
这台复印机从书页到文件，包括各种颜色的图画，什么都能复印。
5) This copier is not only smaller in size, but also efficient.
这台复印机不仅体积小而且效率高。
6) I will give you a demonstration of this copier.
我来给您示范操作一下这台复印机。
7) The repair of this copy machine is free of charge.
这台复印机的维修是免费的。
8) The duplicator makes little noice.
这台复印机噪声很小。
9) This laser printers are now coming down to 600 dollars and represent very good value.
这种激光打印机价格已降到600美元并且质量很好。
10) That's the best you can get with this model.
那是您所能得到的最好的了。
11) There are others with a higher resolution, but they'll cost me.
有其他具有较高清晰度的激光打印机。不过比较贵。
12) Scanners come in a variety of shapes and sizes in our store.
我们店的扫描仪形状和大小多种多样。
13) Your satisfaction is guaranteed, or we refund your money.
我们保证用户满意，否则我们可以退款。
14) An optical scanner can actually read characters and transfer them to the monitor screen of a computer.
光学扫描仪能读出字符，并将其转换到电脑显示屏上。
15) There is a wide range of both flat-bed and sheet-fed scanners available between 200 and 2000 dollars.
我们有很多种单页和连页的扫描仪，价格在200美元到2000美元之间。
对话1
A:How can I help you?
有什么需要帮助的吗？
B: How about the resolution of your laser printer?
你们的激光打印机清晰度怎样？
A: It's 300 DPI. That's the best you can get with this model. There are others with higher resolution, but they'll cost more. Is it for business or for your own use?
300点每英寸。那是您所能得到的最好的了。但也有其他具有较高清晰度的激光打印机，不过比较贵。您买来是为了做生意还是为了自用？
B: To tell you the truth, I started for my own. But later on I plan to expand it into a business.
坦白告诉你，我开始做只是当成一种爱好。但后来计划把它扩展成一种事业。
A: Well, this will definitely do. You can expand the features later on as you become familiar with the system and you start doing your business.
嗯，这的确很合适，当您熟悉这个系统而且开始做生意以后，还可以接着扩充它的特性。
B: If I buy the matrix printer now, can I trade it for a laser printer later on and pay you the difference plus the cost of the depreciation?
如果我现在买这台点阵打印机，以后可不可以用它来换一台激光打印机？我会付足差额，再加上折旧的价钱。
A: Well, we don't accept it here, but we can tell you where you can do that.
噢，我们这里不能这样做。但我可以告诉您在哪里有这样的业务。
B: Thank you.
谢谢。
A: You are welcome.
不客气。
对话2
S: May I help you?
可以为您效劳吗？
J: Yes, I'd like to buy some office stationery.
是的，我想买一些办公用品。
S: What office stationery would you like to buy?
您需要什么办公用品呢？
J: Can I have a look at the pens first?
先给我看看那些钢笔好吗？
S: Certainly. These are thirty yuan each and these are twenty-five.
当然可以。这种是三十元钱一支，这种二十五元钱。
J: Have you anything cheaper?
有稍微便宜一点的吗？
S: How about these? They are nine yuan each.
这种行吗？九元钱一支。
J: (After looking them over) No, they're not quite what I want. Sorry to trouble you.
（看后）不买了，不是我想要的那种笔。对不起，麻烦您了。
S: Not at all. What else do you need?
不客气。你还需要什么？
J: Oh, do you have a 2014 calendar for sale?
哦，有2014年的台历吗？
S: Of course, look at this one. It's the latest one.
当然，看看这个，这是最新的款式。
J: Looks very nice. How much is it?
很漂亮。多少钱？
S: 60 yuan each. I purchased it recently.
六十元一个。这是我刚进的。
J: It is reasonble. I'll take it. Here is the money.
这个价格合理，我要了。给你钱。
S: Thank you, and welcome back again.
谢谢，欢迎再来。
3D打印机：打印你的梦想！
近来，3D打印机已成为全世界都在谈论的热门话题。美国总统奥巴马最近在演讲中说，这个机器将改变我们制造东西的方法。
3D打印机如何工作？
首先，将3D打印机连到电脑上。然后发送想要制造的东西的图纸数据。不过，你放入打印机的应该是塑料而不是墨水。这些塑料将会融化成液体。
这时3D打印机就能工作啦：它精确地按照你发送的生产图纸逐滴浇灌塑料。塑料堆积形成你要的物品，然后凝固。几分钟后，你就能得到凸凹有致的物品了。
3D打印机的优点是什么？
3D打印机的优点就是你能在家制造自己的东西。就像是拥有一个小工厂：你可以选择形状、颜色和数量。不过现在还有很多局限，只能使用塑料材质而且只能用打印机生产商提供的图纸。但将来，3D打印机将成为真正革命性的机器，可以使用任何材料，比如金属和木头。你想要用它制造什么呢？
order［'ɔːdə］n.命令；定单v.定货；定购
shelf［ʃelf］n.架子；书架
especially［ɪ'speʃ(ə)lɪ］adv.特别；尤其
nature［'neɪtʃə］n.自然；性质；本性
science［'saɪəns］n.科学；技术；学科；理科
membership［'membəʃɪp］n.资格；成员资格；会员身分
invoice［'ɪnvɒɪs］n.发票；货物；发货单
exchange［ɪks'tʃeɪnʤ］n.交换；交流；交易所；兑换v.交换；交易；兑换
receipt［rɪ'siːt］n.收到；收据
arrange［ə'reɪn(d)ʒ］v.安排；排列
course［kɔːs］n.科目；课程
instructor［ɪn'strʌktə］n.指导书；教员；指导者
subscribe［səb'skraɪb］v.订阅
magazine［mægə'ziːn］n.杂志
fitness［'fɪtnəs］n.健康
consultant［kən'sʌlt(ə)nt］n.顾问；咨询者
subscription［səb'skrɪpʃ(ə)n］n.捐献；订阅；订金；签署
1) The children's books are on the second floor.
儿童书在二楼。
2) I'll check if we've got them in the shop for you.
我帮您查查看店里是否还有。
3) I'm afraid we don't have it in stock at the moment. Would you like to order it?
恐怕我们目前没有存货了。您要订吗？
4) This shelf is especially for nature and science books.
这是自然和科学类书籍专用书架。
5) Do you have a membership card?
您有会员卡吗？
6) Here's the invoice and change.
这是发票和找零。
7) Could you please tell me what the book's problem is?
您能告诉我，书有什么问题吗？
8) Let me have a look…I'm really sorry for this problem. I will exchange it right now. Did you bring the receipt?
我看一下……实在抱歉，是我们的问题。我马上给您换。您带收据来了吗？
9) The books are arranged by course num-ber and instructor.
所有的书都按照课程编号和任课老师来排序的。
10) Would you like us to order it for you?
你要不要我们帮你订购一本？
11) We will call you when it arrives.
它一到我们就给你打电话。
12) It sells like hot cakes.
这本书非常畅销。
13) The book rocketed to the top of the bestseller list.
这本书一下子就跃居畅销书榜首。
14) It becomes a bestseller as soon as it comes out.
这本书刚出版就成为畅销书。
对话1
C: Hello. What can I do for you?
您好，您有什么需要吗？
L: I want to buy some books.
我想买些书。
C: What kind of books would you like to buy?
您想买什么书？
L: I'd like to buy books about nature and science.
我想买一些关于自然和科学的书。
C: Come here, please. This shelf is especially for nature and science books.
请这边来，这儿是自然科学书专柜。
L: OK. Let me have a look at first.
好的。我自己先看一下。
C: Take your time, please.
请慢慢看。
(After a few minutes.)
（几分钟后。）
L: I'll buy these two books.
我买这两本书。
C: Do you have a membership card?
请问您有会员卡吗？
L: No, I don't.
没有。
C: The total price is 96 yuan.
那一共是96元。
L: Here you are. I need an invoice and this is the name of my company.
给你。我要发票，这是单位名。
C: Sure thing. Here's the invoice and change.
好的。给您发票，还有零钱。
对话2
B: Hello, I'd like to subscribe to a magazine.
你好，我想订本杂志。
C: What magazine do you want to subscribe to?
你想订什么杂志？
B: Fitness Consultant.
《健康顾问》。
C: OK, Fitness Consultant. How many subscriptions do you want?
好的，《健康顾问》。你想要订几份？
B: Only one, please.
就一份。
C: How long do you want the subscription?
你需要订多久？
B: For six months, please.
请给我订六个月。
C: Your name, please?
请问您的姓名？
B: Shirley, that's my wife's name. I subscribe to this magazine for her.
雪莉，这是我太太的名字。我帮她订的。
C: I see. Please fill in your address here then.
知道了。请在这儿填上您的地址。
B: OK. How much is the subscription?
好的。订阅费是多少？
C: 96 yuan.
96元。
B: OK. Here is the money.
好。给你钱。
名言警句
1. Books are to mankind what memory is to the individuanl. - John Lubbock
书之于人类，犹如记忆于之个人——约翰·拉伯克
2. “Classic” is a book which people praise and don't read. - Mark Twain
“经典之作”是人人皆称赞却不愿去读的书。——马克·吐温
3. People die, but books never die. No man and no force can abolish memory. - Franklin Roosevelt
人会死亡，书却无朽。没有任何人可以丢弃记忆。——富兰克林·罗斯福
4. Traveling thousands of miles is better than reading thousands of books. - Chinese Proverb
行万里路，胜读万卷书。——中国谚语
5. Reading without reflecting is like eating without digesting. - Edmund Burke
读书不加思考，如同吃东西不经消化。——埃德蒙·柏克
6. Books are the ever-burning lamps of accumulated wisdom. - G.W.Curtis
书籍是积累智慧的明灯。——G.W.柯蒂斯
7. A great poem is a fountain forever overflowing with the waters of wisdom and delight. - Shelley
一首伟大的诗犹如一座喷泉，不断地喷出智慧和快乐的泉水。——雪莱
8. The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest men of past centuries. - Rene Descartes
读好书，如同与先哲们交谈。——雷内·笛卡尔
9. All books are divisible into two classes: the books of the hour, and the books of all time. - John Ruskin
一切书籍都可以分为二类：一时之书与永久之书。——约翰·罗斯金
10. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. - Bacon
一些书可以浅尝即止；一些书可以狼吞虎咽；而有些书则需要细嚼慢咽，好好消化。——培根
11. Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors; and the most patient of teachers. - C.W. Eliot
书籍是人类最宁静和最永恒的朋友，也是最易接近和最具智慧的顾问，还是最有耐心的良师益友。——C.W.艾略特
12. Life being very short, and the quiet hour of it few; we ought to waste none of them in reading valueless books. - John Ruskin
人生十分短促，宁静的时间又不多；我们不应该浪费宝贵的时间去读毫无价值的书。——约翰·拉斯金
toy［tɒɪ］n.玩具
plastic［'plæstɪk］adj.塑料的
panda［'pændə］n.熊猫；猫熊
favorite［'feɪvərɪt］adj.最喜爱的；中意的；宠爱的
remote［rɪ'məʊt］n.远程adj.遥远的；偏僻的；疏远的
control［kən'trəul］n.控制；管理；抑制；操纵装置
clay［kleɪ］n.［土壤］黏土；泥土
doll［dɒl］n.洋娃娃；玩偶
wooden［'wʊd(ə)n］adj.木制的
rocking［'rɒkɪŋ］adj.摇摆的，摇动的
horse［hɔːs］n.马；骑兵
heavy［'hevɪ］adj.沉重的；繁重的，巨大的
pick［pɪk］v.挑选；采摘；挖；拾取；精选
carry［'kærɪ］v.拿，扛；携带
lorry［'lɒrɪ］n.卡车；货车；运料车
rubber［'rʌbə］n.橡胶；橡皮；合成橡胶
cute［kjuːt］adj.可爱的；漂亮的
safe［seɪf］adj.安全的；可靠的
meet［miːt］v.满足；符合；遇见
international［ɪntə'næʃ(ə)n(ə)l］adj.国际的；世界的
safety［'seɪftɪ］n.安全；保险
standard［'stændəd］n.标准；水准
edge［eʤ］n.边缘
scratch［skrætʃ］n.擦伤；抓痕
1) What kind of toy do you like?
您喜欢哪种玩具？
2) How about the plastic panda? A toy panda is the best present.
这塑料熊猫怎么样？玩具熊猫是最好的礼物了。
3) How about some dolls? Girls of that age are especially foud of them.
洋娃娃怎么样？那个年龄的女孩子特别喜欢洋娃娃。
4) What's his favorite toy, please?
请问他最喜欢什么玩具？
5) Would you like a model car operated on batteries?
您要不要电动玩具车？
6) Do you have one of those remote control model cars?
你们有遥控模型汽车吗？
7) Excuse me, but can I change this clay doll?
劳驾，我可以换一下这个泥娃娃吗？
8) Well, how about this wooden rocking horse? I'm sure he'll enjoy riding on it.
这个摇动木马怎样？我想他一定会喜欢骑的。
9) Then would you like this model lorry? It's operated on batteries and can carry light things such as rubbers and pencils.
那你喜欢这架模型货车吗？这是用电池推动的，而且可承载轻巧的东西如橡皮及铅笔。
10) The model lorry meets international safety standards. You can see, the edge is round and the car speed is low.
这模型车是符合国际安全标准的。你看，车边是圆的，而且车速也不快。
11) We have a new kind of toy telephone that has just arrived. Would you like to get one for the children at home?
刚到一种最新型的玩具电话，您想为家里的孩子们买一个吗？
对话1
A: Good morning, madam. Anything I can do for you?
早上好，女士，有什么能效劳的吗？
B: Can you suggest a toy for a three-year-old boy? I wanna buy a birthday present for my friend's son.
你可以建议一款送给3岁小男孩的玩具给我吗？我要买一份生日礼物送给朋友的儿子。
A: Well, how about this wooden rocking horse? I'm sure he'll enjoy riding on it.
这个摇动木马怎样？我想他一定会喜欢骑的。
B: It's interesting. But it's too heavy to carry.
很有趣，但这东西拿起来太沉了。
A: We can have it delivered, madam.
我们可以安排送货的，女士。
B: No, thanks. I need something which can be picked up right away.
不用了，谢谢，我想要一些能立刻取走的东西。
A: Then would you like this model lorry? It's operated on batteries and can carry light things such as rubbers and pencils.
那你喜欢这架模型货车吗？这是用电池推动的，而且可承载轻巧的东西如橡皮及铅笔。
B: It's cute, but is it safe?
很可爱，但安全吗？
A: Sure, madam. It meets international safety standards. You can see, the edge is round and the car speed is low.
当然，女士。这模型车是符合国际安全标准的。你看，车边是圆的，而且车速也不快。
B: Then I'll take it. Please give me a new one.
那么我就买这个，请给我拿个新的。
A: Here you are, madam.
给你，女士。
B: Thanks. Good bye.
谢谢，再见。
对话2
A: We have a new kind of toy telephone that has just arrived. Would you like to get one for the children at home?
刚到一种最新型的玩具电话，您想为家里的孩子们买一个吗？
B: I do have to buy some toys for my nieces and nephews. Well, let me have a look at them.
我的确要为我的侄女和侄子买些玩具。好，我来看看那些玩具吧。
A: Yes. We have a discount on these items. Ten percent off the price of the newly arrived toys and twenty percent off for the older ones.
好的。这些商品正在打折。新到的玩具打9折，旧款的打8折。
B: OK. I'll take two of these and two of those.
好的。我要买两个这种的和两个那种的。
A: Wait here for a moment, sir. I'll have them wrapped up for you.
先生，请在此等候。我去把它们包起来。
B: Oh, no. There is a scratch on it.
哦，不。这个上面有道划痕。
A: Just a minute, madam. I'll change it for you right away... Here's a new one. Please check it.
请稍等，我立刻给你换另一个……这是新的，请你再检查一下。
B: This one is perfect. Where shall I pay?
这个完全没问题。我应该在哪儿付款？
A: The cashier stand is just over there, sir. Anything else, sir?
收银处就在那边，先生。您还要别的吗？
B: I think these will be enough for now. I'll come back if I need some more.
我想现在这些就够了。如果还需要的话，我会再回来的。
A: Very well, sir. Thanks for dropping by.
很好，先生。多谢光临。
B: Bye.
再见。
美国孩子的“另类玩具”
在美国有孩子的家里，除了做饭用的菜刀、剪刀等，其他没有什么东西是孩子不可以碰的，为的是从小就让孩子熟悉家中各种电器和设备的使用方法。
数码照相机也成了孩子的玩具。相机一买回家，父母就教会孩子使用，之后便任由孩子们拿着随意拍照。真有几张拍得不错的，孩子的父母便会把照片收藏起来。
手机更是可以玩出名堂的“高级玩具”。父母淘汰下来的废旧手机给孩子们当玩具，孩子们已经不屑一顾了，父母正在使用的手机，孩子们也可以拿来随便玩。
家里的电视机也是孩子的玩具。孩子喜欢玩电视机的触摸开关，经常开开关关的，父母也不会阻止。
电脑孩子可以把电脑键盘当成钢琴的琴键，随意敲打，电脑屏幕上常常会出现一些莫名其妙的东西。孩子们对于电脑里安装的儿童游戏都很感兴趣。
家里的电灯、加湿器等，孩子们可以随意开关。家长们如此放心，大概也跟这些电器安全性能好有关。
此外，电子琴几乎是每家每户都有的，性能齐全，音质纯正，音色优美，孩子们也都喜欢。在美国，华人家庭的子女，学钢琴的比例是80%。华人家庭重视孩子的教育，希望孩子在上普通中小学的同时，也能学中文，学乐器，还能参加各种体育项目的训练，华人孩子的负担要比同龄人重得多。
prescription［prɪ'skrɪpʃ(ə)n］n.药方；指示adj.凭处方方可购买的
certificate［sə'tɪfɪkət］n.证书；执照，文凭
relief［rɪ'liːf］n.减轻，解除
instruction［ɪn'strʌkʃ(ə)n］n.指令，命令；指示；教导；用法说明
necessary［'nesəs(ə)rɪ］adj.必要的；必需的；必然的
tablet［'tæblɪt］n.碑；药片
painkiller［'peɪnkɪlə］n.止痛药
similar［'sɪmɪlə］adj.相似的
medicine［'meds(ə)n］n.药
internal［ɪn'tɜːn(ə)l］adj.内部的；内服的
allergic［ə'lɜːʤɪk］adj.对……过敏的
reaction［rɪ'ækʃ(ə)n］n.反应，感应
occur［ə'kɜː］v.发生；出现
miracle［'mɪrək(ə)l］n.奇迹，奇迹般的人或物
drug［drʌg］n.药；毒品
cure［kjʊə］v.治疗；治愈
penicillin［penɪ'sɪlɪn］n.盘尼西林（青霉素）
boric［'bɔːrɪk］adj.硼的；含硼的
recover［rɪ'kʌvə］v.恢复；康复
complicate［'kɒmplɪkeɪt］v.使复杂化；使恶化
1) Please wait a moment while I fill this prescription for you.
请稍等，我给你配这张处方上的药。
2) Do you have a prescription?
您有处方吗？
3) Sorry, sir. I can not sell it. You must get a doctor's certificate or prescription first.
抱歉，先生。我不能卖给你。你必须有医生的证明或者医生开的处方才行。
4) I recommend this brand for a quick relief.
我推荐你使用这一品牌的快速止痛药。
5) Here you are. The instructions on it tell you how to take it. Make sure you read them carefully.
给你，上面的说明告诉你怎么服用，一定得看仔细了。
6) The drugs on this order are out of stock.
这张处方上的药品没有了。
7) I'll inform you as soon as we have them in stock.
药品一到我就通知你。
8) If necessary, take one tablet of this painkiller, but not more than once every four hours.
必要时候服一片止痛药，每次间隔不少于4个小时。
9) Would you prefer to take similar medicines of other brands?
你是否愿意购买其他牌子的类似药品呢？
10) It's the same medicine, the same quality, at a much lower cost.
这是同一种药，质量相同，价格却低得多。
11) This is for internal use. Two tablets, four times a day.
这是内服药，每次两片，一天四次。
12) Please take it before meals.
请饭前服用。
13) The therapy should not continue if allergic reaction occurs.
如果发现过敏反应，应立刻停止治疗。
14) Are you allergic to any type of medication?
你会不会对某些药品过敏？
15) Your prescription is filled.
你的药抓好了。
对话1
P: This is my prescription. Can you fill it for me, please?
这是我的药方，你能帮我配药吗？
C: Certainly.
当然可以。
P: Thank you.
谢谢。
C: You're welcome. Well, let me see. It will take about five minutes.
别客气。让我看看。大概需要五分钟的时间。
P: All right.
好的。
C: OK. This is your herbal medicine.
好了，这是你所需要的中草药。
P: Could you tell me what I should do with it?
请您给我解释一下怎么熬这副中草药，好吗？
C: Every morning soak one bag in 500ml cold water for one and a half hours, then heat it up quickly. As soon as it begins to boil, turn down the heat, and simmer for thirty minutes. Then turn off the heat. Leave it to cool down, then pour out the liquid to drink. Be careful not to let any of the leaves go into the cup.
每天早晨打开一包，倒入500毫升冷水中浸泡一个半小时。然后用大火煮。煮至沸腾后把火关小。用文火熬30分钟，然后把火关掉。冷却后，倒出服用。倒出时当心不要把药渣倒入杯中。
P: It is quite complicated. By the way, can I use a steel pan?
还挺复杂的。顺便问一下，我能用普通的钢制锅熬药吗？
C: No, you can't use it. You'd better use an earthenware pot.
不行，你最好还是用砂锅。
P: Thank you very much. I have learned a lot today from you.
谢谢。我今天还真学到不少东西。
C: You're welcome. I hope you will recover in no time.
不客气。祝你早日康复。
对话2
P: I have a terrible cold. Apart from that, I have a headache. Can you suggest something I can take to relieve the pain?
我严重感冒。另外，还伴有头疼。请问我应该服用些什么药呢？
C: Don't you have a prescription?
你没有药方吗？
P: No, I haven't seen a doctor.
是的。我没有去看大夫。
C: Are you allergic to any type of medication?
你会不会对某些药品过敏？
P: I don't know exactly. I think that I can take most drugs.
我不知道。但是我想大部分药我还是可以服用的。
C: (Picks up a small box) I recommend this brand for a quick relief.
（拿起一个小盒子）我推荐你使用这一品牌的快速止痛药。
P: Will this really help?
这药有效果吗？
C: According to the label, yes. But if that doesn't help, then drink a cup of hot tea along with some honey. There's no miracle drug to cure a common cold.
根据标签上的说明，应该会吧。如果不行的话，你可以喝一杯放有蜂蜜的热茶。治疗感冒没什么灵丹妙药。
P: Which are the best headache tablets?
有哪些好的止痛片？
C: We have a number of them. They are all very good.
我们这儿有好几种。都挺不错的。
P: Can you sell me penicillin?
你能不能卖我一些盘尼西宁？
C: Sorry, sir. I can not sell it. You must get a doctor's certificate or prescription first.
抱歉，先生。我不能卖给你。你必须有医生的证明或者处方才行。
P: Well, then. Give me some boric acid.
那好吧。给我来点硼酸吧。
C: All right. This is a common medicine. Anything else?
好的，这是一种常用药。还需要别的什么吗？
P: No, thank you.
不了，谢谢。
C: You're welcome.
不客气。
Proper use of your medicine
正确用药
Take medicine only as directed, at the right time, and for the full length of your prescribed treatment. If you are using an over-the-counter (nonprescription) medicine, follow the directions on the label unless otherwise directed by your doctor. If you feel that your medicine is not working for you, check with your doctor.
严格按医嘱正确服药，并服完整个疗程。服用非处方药时，如无医嘱规定，应按药品标签说明服药。如感觉药品不起作用，应咨询医生。
Different medicines should never be mixed in one container, unless done by your pharmacist. It is best to keep your medicines tightly capped in their original containers when not in use. Do not remove the label since directions for use and other important information may appear on it.
除药剂师外，他人概不得将不同药品混放在一个容器内。不用时，最好将药品放在原始包装内，盖紧。不要撕掉药瓶标签说明，因其可能含有使用说明及其他重要信息。
To avoid mistakes, do not take medicine in the dark. Always read the label before taking, especially noting the expiration date and any directions for use.
为避免差错，勿在暗处服药。坚持在服用前先看药瓶标签，并特别注意其有效期和使用说明。
alleviate［ə'liːvɪeɪt］v.减轻，缓和
eyestrain［'aɪ,streɪn］n.视疲劳，眼睛疲劳
fragrance［'freɪgr(ə)ns］n.香味，芬芳
employee［emplɒɪ'iː］n.雇员；从业员工
lily［'lɪlɪ］n.百合花，百合
valley［'vælɪ］n.山谷；流域；溪谷
lilies of the valley白色铃兰花
tulip［'tjuːlɪp］n.郁金香
bouquet［bʊ'keɪ］n.花束；酒香
carnation［kɑː'neɪʃ(ə)n］n.［园艺］康乃馨
nurse［nɜːs］n.护士v.看护，护理；
daily［'deɪlɪ］adj.日常的；每日的
contract［'kɒntrækt］n.合同；婚约
intercity［ɪntə'sɪtɪ］adj.城市间的
balloon［bə'luːn］n.气球adj.像气球般鼓起的
pot［pɒt］n.壶；盆；罐
florist［'flɒrɪst］n.花商，种花人；花卉研究者
graft［grɑːft］n.移植；嫁接；渎职v.移植；嫁接；贪污
transplant［træns'plænt］n.移植；移植器官；被移植物；移居者v.移植；迁移；使移居
ornamental［ɔːnə'ment(ə)l］n.观赏植物；装饰品adj.装饰的，装饰性的
gardener［'ɡɑːdənə］n.园丁；花匠；园艺家
orchid［'ɔːkɪd］n.兰花
aroma［ə'rəʊmə］n.芳香
1) I'm sure flowers will add beauty to your office. Their aroma lifts spirits, and their colors alleviate eyestrain.
花卉肯定能美化您的办公室。它们的芬芳让你神清气爽，颜色能解除您的眼睛疲劳。
2) The fragrance will also increase the employee's efficiency.
香气能促进员工的工作效率。
3) What about tulips? They look very beautiful.
郁金香怎么样？很漂亮的。
4) We design balloons, create potted dried plants and provide other services.
我们设计球形花束，做盆景干花，还提供其它服务。
5) We can send your order to our member florist in your city. They will give you sameday service.
我们将订单传至您所在城市的加盟店。他们提供当天服务。
6) We give lessons on grafting, transplanting, training and caring for ornamental plants.
我们传授嫁接、移植、整枝和养护装饰植物的课程。
7) Keep the orchids in direct sunlight and water them twice a day.
兰花要放在阳光下，一天浇两次水。
8) It depends on the type of color and aroma you prefer when you choose types of orchids.
选择什么类型的兰花得看您喜欢什么颜色和香味了。
9) I'm sorry, we have sold out the rose.
对不起，玫瑰已经卖完了。
10) Those roses are beautiful and smell lovely. They are great for your sweetheart.
这些玫瑰漂亮很香，非常适合送给您的心上人。
对话1
C: Good morning, can I help you?
上午好，你买什么?
M: It's Mothers' Day today. I want to buy some flowers for my mother.
今天是母亲节，我要送我妈妈几枝花。
C: What does your mother like?
你妈妈喜欢什么花？
M: Last year I bought her some lilies of the valley, and she liked them very much. But this year I want to buy something different.
去年我买的铃兰，她很喜欢，但是今年我要买点别的花。
C: What about tulips? They look very beautiful.
郁金香怎么样？很漂亮的。
M: Tulips? Ok, I'll buy some tulips. How many do you suggest?
郁金香？行，我买郁金香吧。我买几支好呢？
C: As many as you like.
您想要多少就要多少。
M: OK. How will you wrap them up for me? In a bouquet or put them in a basket?
好的。请问你怎么为我包装呢？打成束还是放在花篮里？
C: It depends on you. Which do you prefer?
您来定。您更喜欢哪种方式呢？
M: I'd like to put them in a basket.
我想把它们放花篮里。
C:Yeah. They look more beautiful in a basket.
是的。这些花放花篮里看上去更漂亮。
对话2
Clerk: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
下午好。有什么可以帮您吗？
Customer: I want to order 300 bouquets of pink carnations for nurses to wear in our hospital for Nurses' Day. Can you deliver them tomorrow?
我想预订300束粉红色康乃馨让医院的护士在护士节佩带。你们明天能送货吗？
Clerk: Sure. Your address and phone number, please.
当然可以。请告知你们的地址和电话。
Customer: OK. Here is my business card and there are my address and phone number on it. By the way, do you also supply flower baskets daily by contract?
好的。这是我的名片，上面有我的地址和电话。顺便问一下，能否和你们签个合同每日送花篮？
Clerk: We do. We offer 20% discount for a 6-month contract.
可以。我们为六个月的合同打八折。
Customer: What kind of other services do you have?
你们还有其他什么类型的服务？
Clerk: We design flower balls, create potted plants and provide other services.
我们设计球形花束，做盆景干花，还提供其它服务。
Customer: Do you offer intercity delivery?
你们提供城市间的送货吗？
Clerk: Well, we can send your order to our member florist in your city. They will give you same-day service.
行啊，我们将订单传至您所在城市的加盟店。他们提供当天服务。
Customer: Do you teach horticulture?
你们教不教园艺？
Clerk: We give lessons on grafting, transplanting, training and caring for ornamental plants.
我们传授嫁接、移植、整枝和养护装饰植物的课程。
Customer: Good. I'm interested in lessons in flower arrangement. I want to learn lessons that teach me to grow indoor plants, also.
好的。我对插花课很有兴趣。我还想学栽种室内植物的课程。
Clerk: OK. When the time is suitable for you, please call me. We'll send a gardener for you.
当时间对您合适的时候，请您给我打电话，我们会为您派园艺师的。
Customer: Great.
好。
Under the Rose 玫瑰花下
在罗马神话里，几乎所有的女神都美丽无比，但有一个美人是大家所公认的，那就是从浪花中诞生的爱与美的女神维纳斯（Venus，即希腊神话里的阿佛洛狄忒Aphrodite）。美人总是很有故事，维纳斯的浪漫故事更是数不胜数。
有一次，维纳斯正在与情人约会，被沉默之神哈波奎迪斯（Harpocrates）偶然撞见，维纳斯的儿子小爱神丘比特（Cupid，即希腊神话里的厄洛斯Eros）为了维护母亲的名声，就给沉默之神送去了一束玫瑰花，请他守口如瓶。从此，沉默之神更加沉默。
在古罗马，“玫瑰花”就成了“严守秘密”的象征。在古罗马帝国的全盛时期，罗马的文化时尚也传到了欧洲的某些国家，譬如英国、法国、德国等。在文艺复兴时期及后来的一段时间，玫瑰花成了建筑上最受青睐的装饰图案。在欧洲，你常会发现在天花板上或桌子上方画有玫瑰花，这不仅是为了美观，更重要的是：在玫瑰花下所说的话不许外传。所以，在英语里，under the rose（在玫瑰花下）表示“私下地，秘密地”。
值得一提的是，在西方文化中，“玫瑰花”不仅是“沉默，严守秘密”的象征，更重要它还是“爱情”的象征。就像英国诗人彭斯（Robert Burns, 1759-1796）的爱情诗：《我的爱人是一朵红红的玫瑰》（My Luve's like a Red, Red Rose）。爱情是美的，像玫瑰花一样艳丽，但也像玫瑰花一样容易凋零……