Retailing& Shopping
SampleDialogue 1
W: Goodmorning. Will you please take a look at the pyjamas? They are new arrivals.
M:Sorry. I do not need any pyjamas, but I may get one for my wife.
W: Wehave lots of styles of night gowns, too. Maybe your wife prefers gowns topyjamas.
M: Goodidea. Is it made of real Chinese silk?
W:Certainly. How do you like this check design?
M: Haveyou got any brighter ones? Something more Chinese?
W: Howabout the floral design with blue and yellow birds? It's the traditional designand the colors are bright. What's your wife's favorite color?
M: Pinkor beige, I suppose.
W: Pinkis quite in fashion this year.
M:Thank you for your advice. Get me one in size S, please.
SampleDialogue 2
M: Goodafternoon, Madam. Can I help you?
W: I'mlooking for a gift for my friend. Could you show me some traditional Chinesearts and crafts?
M: Thesandalwood fan is one of the typical Chinese arts and crafts.
W:Would you show me some?
M:Certainly. These are made of real sandalwood. Those are made of mahogany withscent added.
W: Theyreally smell fragrant. How much do you want for a real sandalwood fan?
M: 100yuan. What else are you interested in?
W: Arethose silk fans?
M: Yes.There are several kinds: round, square and leaf-shaped. Which style do you likebest?
W: Iwould like to take the square one with paintings.
SampleDialogue 3
M: Goodmorning. I'd like to buy a set of Chinese-style furniture for my living room.
W: Comethis way, please. What about these living room sets?
M: Whatare they made of?
W: Mahogany,sir. And they are in the Qing Dynasty style.
M: Oh,what elegant carvings! Can I sit in this chair?
W: Goahead, please.
M: Ilike the dark color. But the table and chairs seem a bit too large to fit myliving room.
W: I'mafraid this is the best we've got for you.
M:Then, how much are you asking for this set?
W: Itsworth 28 000 yuan.
M: Whata high price! It’s too expensive.
w.well, sir, taking into account the quality and workmanship, you will find theprice justified.I’ve already quoted you the bottom price, and really we makevery little on this line of goods.
M: OK, I’lltake it.
SampleDialogue 4
W: Hereis the famous Culture Street. The buildings are of ancient Chinese style. Youmay get some real Chinese handicrafts, such as clay figures, cloisonne,porcelains, jade-ware, stone carvings, etc.
M:Great!
W: Whatare you interested in?
M: Iwant to buy some real typical Chinese souvenirs for my friends and relatives.
W:Would you like to have a look at the brooches, rings and bracelets? They areover there.
M: Ofcourse. Aren't they lovely!
W: Howdo you like this ring? Ifs inlaid with emerald and diamond in a coined dragondesign.
M: Howexquisite! And so rich in color！
W: Hereis a jade brooch in the shape of a lamb. And here's a sapphire in the shape ofa phoenix. Oh, and a little tiger!
M: I'lltake these three. One for my wife, and the rest will come in handy forpresents. Where shall I pay?
W: Atthe cashier's desk.
Notes
artsand crafts工艺美术品
bottomprice最低价
clayfigure泥塑；陶人
come inhandy迟早有用
infashion流行
livingroom起居室
sandalwoodfan檀香扇
stonecarving石刻
takeinto account考虑到
thecashier's desk收银台
NewWords
beige 米黄色
bracelet手镯
brooch胸针
carving雕刻；雕刻品
check 方格图案
cloisonne［法语］景泰蓝
elegant端庄的；雅致的
emerald绿宝石
exquisite精致的；高雅的
floral 花草的
fragrant芬芳的；香的
gown睡袍
handicraft手工艺品
jade-ware玉器
justify证明…是正当的
lamb羔羊
mahogany红木
phoenix凤凰；长生鸟
porcelain瓷器
pyjamas睡衣
quote报价
sandalwood檀香木
sapphire蓝宝石
scent气味；香味
souvenir纪念品
workmanship手艺；技艺
Useful Expressions and Patterns
1. Iwant one that goes well with my blouse.
2. Wehave this style in several sizes and colors.
3. Boththe color and shape fit you admirably.
4. Blueis out of fashion.
5. Bothclose-fitting （紧身）and loose-fitting （宽松）arein fashion now.
6. Canthe goods be refunded at your counter?
7. Willyou try this on for size, please?
8. We’vejust got in a new batch of pearl necklaces.
9. Aswhite as jade, as thin as paper and as melodious as qing（白如玉；薄如纸；音如磬）.
10. I'dprefer something with a pattern — either stripes （条纹）orchecks （方格）oreven spots （点）—and not just a plain piece.
11. Theyare of attractive appearance, up-to-date styles and well-selected materials.
12. I'msure you'll be rich and magnificent in this dress.
13. Couldyou please gift-wrap it for me?
14. I'vealready quoted you the bottom price.
15. Couldyou give me a 15% discount if I buy two?
Role-playthe sample dialogues.
Completethe following dialogues by translating the Chinese into English orally.
A: Goodmorning, sir. Is anybody waiting on you?
B: （Pointingto a set of blue and white tableware） 1 （这是地地道道的中国传统图案，是吧）？
A: Yes,indeed. 2 （这是优质瓷器——薄胎瓷（egg-shellporcelain）,但仅供陈列）.It'smade in Jingdezhen.
B:Jingdezhen? Oh, I know it. Isn't it called 3 （ "瓷都"）?
A: Yes,sir. There are few others like it. It is known to be " 4 （白如玉：薄如纸；音如磬）”.
B: 5 （难怪这么贵）
A:Thank you. 6 (请到那边收银台付款).ShallI wrap them together or separately?
B:Separately, please.
Completethe following dialogue by completing the unfinished sentences with the keywords orally.
A: CanI help you?
B: Yes,please. 1. (would like to, have a look at, furwear)
A:Right over there.
B:2. (show, silver fox, first)
A: Hereyou are.
B: 3. (charming,but, do not, think, what I want)
A: Whydon't you take this white squirrel coat then?
B: 4. (how, delicate, bright, hairs,and, it, light, in weight)
A: Yes,ifs of the top quality. Ifs the latest fashion, very popular.
B: 5. (may, try on)
A: Yes,please. 6. (fitting-room, at the corner).
Learn to communicate in the given situation.
Student A: Customer
Student B: Saleslady
A is looking for some clay figures inthe arts and crafts shop. Make up a dialogue with the following expressions anditems.
be interested in
imitation terra cotta warriors
Qin Dynasty
life-size
kneeling figure
life-size Qin warriors are RMB Y19000 a piece
the kneeling figures are for RMB Y9000 each
reproductions
come back
make up my mind
