研究生英语听说教程(引进版)听力原文5(2)

Take on Listening:Listening and Speaking Strategies

Lesson 5(2)

Exercise 2B

1.

A: Did you realize it’s Eddy’s birthday the day after tomorrow?

B: Oh no! I completely forgot. We’ve got to get something fast.

A: No sweet. I’ve got the Gonif catalog right here. I was just admiring the shirts on page 17.

B: Let me see. Oh, yeah. Those are nice. I could see Eddy in one of those. Do you know what size he wears?

A: Oh, he must be a medium…about a 15-15?.

B: Ooh. I really like this red one.

A: Oh, no way! He wouldn’t be caught dead in a red shirt.

B: Well, how about this nice dark blue long-sleeved one?

A: Yeah. That’ll be perfect. How much is it?

B: It’s $32.50 for one, $25.50 if you buy two.

A: Oh, well in that case, I’ll get one, too. What do you think of this yellow one? Oh wait that’s long sleeved. I want short sleeved.

B: That’s fine. They’re all the same price.

A: Now don’t forget. I’m a large, 16?.

B: O.K. That’s $51.00 plus shipping. How do you want them to send it?

A: Well, we’d better have them ship it express delivery. So, that will be $51.00, plus 7.95 shipping and an extra $12.00 for express delivery. Let’s call them right now.

2.

A: The Gonif Company. Can I help you?

B: Yes, I’m interested in ordering the leather shoes on page 27 of your lastest catalogue. It’s item number YS107D.

A: Do you want the flats or the heels?

B: Oh, I didn’t realize you could order those with heels. Let me think…No, I still think I want the flats. I think they’ll be more comfortable.

A: O,K. So, that’s on e pair of YS107D. And what size will you need?

B: I usually wear a size 7?. Do these shoes run smaller or larger?

A: They tend to be a little on the small side, so you should order a size 8 to be safe.

B: O.K. Now, I can return them if they don’t fit, right?

A: Absolutely. We have a money-back guarantee. And, we’ll even pay the postage. Now, what color did you want?

B: I think I’ll go with the black…You know, I also need a pair in brown. Hmm…Let me see how these work out. I can always order those later.

A: O.K. So, that’s one pair of black simple leather flats in size 8 at $82.95. And how would you like to pay for them today?

B: Uh…I guess I’ll put them on my Gonif card.

A: Would you like those sent by standard or express delivery?

B: Oh, there’s no rush. Just send it standard.

3.

A: O.K. Let’s fill in this order form so we can fax it to them before their 3 o’clock deadline.

B: That’s a good idea.

A: Now we’ve decided just to order the CD player today and we’ll get the portable TV next time, right?

B: Yeah, that’s what we said.

A: O.K. And, we’re going with the Demmon five-dics CD player?

B: Right.

A: All righty…Uh, first, I’ll need the page number from the catalogue.

B: Eighty-seven.

A; And the item number?

B: B-N-2-5-5

A: Description…What do they mean here?

B: Just put wh

at it is: Demmon five-disc CD player. They’ll know what that is.

A: Quantity: one…Price…What was the exact price again?

B: It’s …$595.

A: Five hundred ninety-five dollars. Got it. Method of delivery is next…Ooh…Look at this. For anything up to fifty pounds it’s a flat delivery charge of $30. We might as well order the TV now and save money on the delivery charge.

B: Yeah. It doesn’t make sense to shell out thirty bucks twice.

A: O.K. Find the page number for the TV.

B: Let’s see…That’s on page 94. The item number is B-N-884.

A: Description?

B: A Fony 13”-portable color TV.

A: The price was $219, right?

B: Right.

A: So, it’s $595 for the CD player, $219 for the TV, and $30 for standard delivery. All right. Get the credit card so I can fill in the credit card number and expiration date.

Part Four: Focus: Contrast and Concession

Exercise 1

1. I wanted to buy a Fony, but…

2. Even though the expiration date was yesterday…

3. Although I wanted to keep the shoes…

4. Although there was a 20% discount on the shirt…

5. The woman had 15 items, but…

6. Even though the supermarket is open 24 hours a day…

7. John used his Gonifcard although…

8. Alan bought a new car even though..

9. Although that shirt looks good on you,…

10. Barton’s is having a sale, but…

Exercise 2

1. Even though the store had a sale that day, I couldn’t really find any good deals.

2. Domestic cheese is a good price, but the imported cheese is really much more delicious.

3. Department stores have a lot of good sales, but if you want really good deals, go to a wholesale warehouse.

4. Even though the Fony had an extended warranty. I decided to buy the Yamagoto.

5. Spinelli’s is popular, but its prices are exorbitant.

6. That beautiful gray suit is 100% pure wool, but it isn’t practical for everyday use.

7. Even though the sale prices at Cottonworth’s are the best, the quality of their clothes is inferior.

8. Even though fastfood hamburgers are loaded with fat and cholesterol, they are very popular.

Part Five

Exercise 1

1. Which cereal do you think is the best deal?

2. How long is the warranty for this model?

3. Where can I pay for this CD player?

4. How much does a brand new four-door car run?

5. What size is the color Fony?

6. And how would you like to pay for that, Ma’am?

7. How are you going to order your TV?

Exercise 2

1. The truck is really a better deal than the car.

2. We have a 20-inch Sonapanic TV and a 13-inch portable Apex. TV. They are both color.

3. A Demmon 200 megastorage CD player with a five-year warranty will run you $700.

4. The sports car will run you more than the ninivan.

5. Even though the supermarket sells every brand, the corner store had a better deal.

6. That blue cotton sweater looks fantastic on you, but the weather is going to get cold soon.

7. Even thought the beer is on sale for half the usual price, I find the taste bitter.

Exercise 3

1. Que

stion: How much is the armchair on sale?

A: Look on page 51! There’s a two-day furniture sale at the Furniture Barn.

B: What’s on sale?

A: There’s a black leather Italian armchair for only $500. That would look fantastic in my bedroom.

B: That sounds great. I saw the same chair at Bradshaw’s Department Store last week for $650.

2. Question: How are these people shopping?

A: Ooh, look. The short-sleeve shirts are on sale.

B: Only $14 a piece. That’s a great price. And look at all the different colors.

A: That blue one is great. Do you see one that color in a medium?

B: Yeah, over here. I really like the red; it’ll go great with my new jeans.

A: Hmm…These mediums seem a little small. I’d better try on a medium and a large.

B: I love all these colors! I think I’ll try on the red in a small and a medium in blue.

3. Question: What kind of blouse did the woman buy?

A: Your blouse is gorgeous! Is it new?

B: Uh-huh. I bought it yesterday.

A: It looks so elegant.

B: It’s 100% silk, imported from China.’

A: Wow; it must have cost a fortune.

B: Not really. I got it on sale—50% off.

A: Where?

B: Af Findlay’s.

A: Is the sale still on?

B: Yes, but you’d better hurry. Today’s the last day.

A: Okay. Bye!

4. Question: Which soda is the best deal?

A: We need to buy some soda for tonight’s party.

B: Look at all the different kinds! Which one should we get?

A: Why don’t we get the orange? It’s on sale for $4.

B: What about this cola? It’s only $2.5.

A: The cola is only $2.50, but the orange is a twelve-pack and the cola only a six-pack.

B: Yeah, but do we want that much soda?

A: Sure. If we don’t drink it all tonight, we can save it for the next party.

B: Soda isn’t perishable, is it?

A: No, not really. It lasts a long time.