Dialog Ⅱ At the Souvenirs Counter在旅游纪念品专柜
A tourist is at the souvenirs counter to buy something personal.The sales person greets the customer.
Staff:Can Ihelp you?
Customer:Well,I'm just looking.
Staff:Are you looking for anything in particular?
Customer:No,not really.I'll perhaps buy some presents.
Staff:How about these folklore dolls?Or do you like these cupswith the queen on them?
Customer:No,thanks.I'd like something personal.Letme look around first.
Staff:What about some lacquer-ware?It's a specialty of the place.
Customer:Would you show me that jewelry box over there?
Staff:It looks elegant and attractive,doesn't it?
Customer:How beautiful!Is it hand-made?
Staff:Yes,hand-made with workmanship.This will surely make a very wonderful present.
Customer:How much is it?
Staff:It is on sale.RMB 200 Yuan.
Customer:That's a bit too expensive.Do you have something cheaper?
Staff:I'm sorry,but RMB 200 Yuan is the cheapestwe have in stock.
Customer:OK.I'll take it.Please wrap it up nicely.②
souvenir['suːvənɪə,,suːvə'nɪə] n.纪念品
folklore['fəʊk lɔː(r)] n.民俗;民间传说
specialty['speʃəltɪ] n.特产
lacquer-ware['lækəweə] n.漆器
elegant['elɪgənt] adj.雅致的,精美的
stock[stɒk] n.现货
hand-made['hænd,m eɪd] adj.手工制作的
workmanship['wзːkmənʃɪp] n.工艺,手艺
souvenirs counter 纪念品柜台
folklore doll 民间泥像
look around 四处看看
jewelry box 珠宝盒,首饰箱
wrap up 包装
Quickies Match the words in Column A with those in Column B.