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
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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
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- decorate [´dekəreit]
vt.装饰；装修(房屋等) (初中英语单词) - alight [ə´lait] a.燃着的 vi.下；降落 (初中英语单词)
- background [´bækgraund] n.背景；经历；幕后 (初中英语单词)
- attractive [ə´træktiv] a.有吸引力；诱人的 (初中英语单词)
- feather [´feðə] n.羽毛 (初中英语单词)
- expensive [ik´spensiv] a.费钱的，昂贵的 (初中英语单词)
- postage [´pəustidʒ] n.邮费；邮资 (初中英语单词)
- charge [tʃɑ:dʒ] v.收费；冲锋 n.费用 (初中英语单词)
- typical [´tipikəl] a.典型的；象征的 (高中英语单词)
- landscape [´lændskeip] n.风景；景色；风景画 (高中英语单词)
- tapestry [´tæpistri] n.挂毯 (英语四级单词)
- superb [su:´pə:b, sju:-] a.宏伟的；极好的 (英语四级单词)
- traditional [trə´diʃənəl] a.传统的，习惯的 (英语四级单词)
- policy [´pɔlisi] n.政策；权谋；保险单 (英语四级单词)
- first-class [´fə:st-´klɑ:s] a.头等的 ad.乘头等车 (英语六级单词)
- sandal [´sændl] n.凉鞋；便鞋 (英语六级单词)
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