购物英语 -- At the Curio Shop 在古董店

Key Sentences（重点句子）

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 200 yuan.

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 flower and-bird painting.

我们有山水画、人物画和花鸟画。

I'd like a flower－and－bird 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 200 yuan.

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 flower－and－bird painting. Which do you like best？

Customer：I'd like a flower－and－bird 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. ①象牙色的，乳白色的

②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

购物英语--At the Jeweller's 在珠宝店

Key Sentences（重点句子）

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 witha 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？

595. 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，havent'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 ear-rings.

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 jewcllery 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，ma'am.

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 yougot 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，ma'am，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？

B：You may take it on my word，if you find out it is an imitation you may return it to me.

A：What does it cost？

B：It costs three hundred dollars.

A：Good，I'll have it. Have you got any brooches？

B：With diamond，ruby or saphire？

A：Saphire，please，how much is it？

B：Four hundred.

A：All right，how much will it be altogether？Please send it to my address，I'll pay the messenger on delivery.

B：Excuse me，ma'am. It's our rule never to supply goods cash on delivery.

A：Well then，I'll give you a check for the amount on the bank of China.

　

Words and Expressions　

jewellery n. [总称]珠宝，珠宝饰物

jewel n. ①宝石②宝石珠物；贵重饰物

necklace n. 项圈

chain n. 链条；项圈；表链

earring n. 耳环，耳饰

discount n. vt. 折扣，打去（若干）折扣

bracelet n. 手镯

platinum n. 白金

carat n. 克拉（宝石的重量单位；等于二百毫克）

messenger n. 送信者；使者

brooch n. 胸针，饰针

ruby n. 红宝石

购物英语---在工艺品商店

At the Arts and Crafts Store
在工艺品商店


Key Sentences（重点句子）

Don't you think we could use one to decorate our room？

难道你不想买一条来装饰我们的房间吗？

Artistic tapestry is the highest form of expression of the rug weaving art，an exquisite handicraft of superb artistry in typical Chinese style.

艺术挂毯体现了地毯纺织艺术的最高水平，是具有典型中国风格的手工艺精品。

Is this the marvellous landscape in Guilin？

挂毯上是不是美丽的桂林山水？

What a lovely tapestry！

多美的挂毯啊！

Which do you prefer，the linen one，the figured dacron or the brocade？

您要哪种台布，亚麻的、提花涤纶还是织锦缎的？

You haven't anything cheaper，have you？

你们没有再便宜一点儿的吗？

Please have a look at the handembroldered one with anew design of bamboo.

请看这块手绣的有新式竹子图案的台布。

What fine needlework！

多好的绣工啊！

Are you being served，sir？

先生，有人接待您吗？

I'd like to buy a medium－sized cloisonne vase with alight blue background.

我想买一个中等尺寸的景泰蓝花瓶，底色要淡蓝的。

617. I'm sorry，sir. They are sold out.

对不起，先生，它们已经卖完了。

The background is pale blue with traditional Chinese paintings of flowers and birds.

底色是浅蓝的，还有中国花鸟画。

It's attractive. I'll take a pair.

这个很漂亮，我要一对。

Can you pack the vases and send them to New York bymail for me？

你替我把花瓶包装好寄往纽约，行吗？

They are made from different materials——dolomite，tough silk，organdie etc.

它们是用不同的材料做的，白云石、绡、蝉翼纱等。

This is made of wild goose feather and this is made of skylark feather.

这把是用雁毛做的，这把是用云雀毛做的。

　

Dialogue A

（A：Shop Assistant B：Mr Stone C：Mrs Stone）

B：look，Maggie. These tapestries are beautiful！Don't you think we could use one to decorate our room？

C：All right. （Looking at the price tags）Oh，a bit too much！

A：Artistic tapestry is the highest form of expression of the rug weaving art，an exquisite handicraft of superb artistry in typical Chinese style. Considering the fine craftsmanship they are worth much more.

B：I agree. Is this the marvellous landscape in Guilin？Whata lovely tapestry！We are going to Guilin in two days－this tapestry is really impressive.

C：I prefer to buy some embroidered tablecloths to match the tapestry.

A：Which do you prefer，the linen one，the figured dacron or the brocade？

C：The brocade，please. How much is one piece？

A：Sixty yuan and sixty fen.

C：Too expensive. You haven't anything cheaper，have you？

A：Yes，we have. Here，please have a look at the handembroidered one with a new design of bamboo.

C：What fine needlework！What's the price？

A：Forty yuan and fifty fen.

B：IS this the sale price？

A：No，it isn't，sir. They are all first-class goods. We have price tags on each of them. Our shop holds a one price policy. We are not allowed to change the price at will.

C：I see. I'll take two then. Henry，you like them？

B：Yes，I do. Eh，could you send them to our room？

A：Certainly，sir. Please write down your name and yourroom number.

　

Dialogue B

A：Are you being served，sir？

B：I'd like to buy a medium-sized cloisonne vase with a light blue background.

A：I'm sorry，sir. They are sold out. We only have some big ones now，but we are expecting to have some tomorrow.

B：Oh，I am leaving China tomorrow. I don't think I have much time.

A：Could you go to the Shanghai Friendship Store and get it there？

B：Let me see. How much is the big one？

A：One hundred and eighty yuan.

B：That sounds reasonable. Will you show the some？

A：Yes，sir. How would you like this one？The background is pale blue with traditional Chinese paintings of flowers and brids.

B：It's attractive. I'll take a pair. I am sure my wife will like them.

A：Yes. I'm sure she will，sir.

B：Can you pack the vases and send them to New York by mail for me？

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.

　

Dialogue C

（A：shop assistant B：Mr Smith C：Mrs Smith）

C：（to B）Come here，John，do you like the eggs？（to A）Are they made of real eggs？

A：They're made of egg shells. The yolk and white are taken off.

B：Let me see…. A pair of eggs is sold at two yuan and fifty fen. It's not expensive，Is it，Joan？

C：No，I think we'll take two pairs.

B：The small screens look lovely. （to A） What are they made from？

A：They are made from different materiais-dolomite，tough silk，organdie， etc. The frames are made of mahogany.

The designs are painted by hand.

B：（to C）Shall we take one？

C：I think so. But shall we buy some fans？

B：Yes. （to A） Are these all sandal fans？

A：Not all of them. Some are made of Chinese little leaf boxwood with scent sprayed on. Those made of real sandalwood are much more expensive.

C：May I take a smell of them and compare which one I like better.

A：Yes，please. Here you are. （After smelling them）

C：This one smells better. I'll take this and buy a feather fan. Please show me some.

A：Yes，this is made of wild goose feather and this is made of skylark feather.

C：I'll take both of them. Please put all things I selected to－get her and tell me how much do I owe you？

A：Just a moment，please. I'll figure them out.

　

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

domolite 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

购物英语---At the Porcelain Shop 在瓷器店

Key Sentences（重点句子）

You're made a good choice. This china tea set is unusual.

您真是好眼力，这种茶具不同寻常。

It was made in Jingdezhen.

这种茶具产于景德镇。

This is the very thing I've been dreaming of.

这真是我梦寐以求的。

Jingdezhen？Isn't it called“the capital of porcelain”？

景德镇，它不是被称为瓷都吗？

It is the best quality procelain—the famous egg－shell China.

这种瓷器质量最好，是著名的薄胎瓷器。

It must be most precious.

那肯定十分昂贵。

No wonder it's so expensive.

怪不得这么贵。

Where do these flower vases come from？

这些花瓶是哪里生产的？

The flower vases are made of porcelain and covered with tiny bamboo sticks.

花瓶是瓷器做的，上面有细竹丝。

Are they breakable？

它们容易碎吗？

Do you like such animals woven with bamboo sticks？

您喜欢这种用竹篾编成的动物吗？

Are they light in weight？

它们轻吗？

They are not only ornamental，but also useful.

它们不但具有装饰性，而且是实用的。

　

Dialogue A

Shop Assistant（A）：You've made a good choice. This china tea set is unusual. It was made in Jingdezhen. There are few others like it.

Mrs Bell：It is extremely beautiful. This is the very thing I've been dreaming of.

Mr Bell：Jingdezhen？Oh I know it. Isn't it called“the capital of porcelain”？

A：Yes，sir. Is there anything else you want，sir and madam？

Mr bell：（Points to a set of blue and white porcelain tableware）It's of perfect Chinese traditional design，isn't it？

A：Yes，indeed. It is the best quality porcelain-the famous egg－shell china. It is not for use，but for show. It is also made in Jingdezhen.

Mr Bell：Oh，it must be most precious. Can I have a look？

A：Yes，sir. It is known to be“as white as jade and as thinas paper”

Mr Bell：No wonder it's so expensive. I'll take it.

A：Shall I wrap them together or separately？

Mrs Bell：Separately，please. What do they come to in round figures？

A：Altogether 356 yuan.

Mrs Bell：Here is 360 yuan.

Shop Assistant：（Counting money）Sir，there are thirty notes of ten yuan and six notes of five yuan so it is 330 yuan in all. Would you please check it，sir？

Mr Bell：I'm awfully sorry. I've made a mistake. I took five for ten. Here's another thirty yuan.

　

Dialogue B

（A：shop assistant B：Mr Jones C：Mrs Jones）

B：（to A）Where do these flower vases come from？What are they made of？

A：They come from Jiangxi Province. The flower vases are made of porcelain and covered with tiny bamboo sticks.

B：Are they breakable？

A：No，if you take some care when you use them.

B：Oh，I see. （to C）Do you like such animals woven with bamboo sticks？

C：Let me see. Lions，camels，elephants，deer…I like the camels best. （to A） Are they light in weight？

A：Yes，they are. They are not only ornamental，but also useful. You can put things inside. You see，you can takethe lid off.

C：Well，we'll buy a camel.

　

Words and Expressions　

porcelain n. 瓷；[总称]瓷器

tiny a. 极小的；微小的

camel n. 骆驼

deer n. 鹿

ornamental a. 装饰的 n. 装饰品

lid n. 盖子

china n. 瓷器

egg－shell n. 蛋壳（色）（～china）薄胎瓷器

tableware n. 餐具

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