陪同外客购物

Dialogue 1

• A: I want to buy some typical Chinese gifts for my family
• B: There is a famous Arts and Crafts Store in our city. Many tourists like shopping there very much.
• A: It said that Chinese arts and crafts are famous for their excellent workmanship.
• B: Yes, they are. You will see it when we get there. There's a wide selection from which you may choose.
• A: Can we bargain there?
• B: Sorry, the price is fixed.

Dialogue 2

• A: Do you like Chinese paintings? I'll show you around the open-air market. You can find some really good paintings there.
• B: Really? Great!
• A: Would you like to see original paintings or reproductions of works by famous artists?
• B: I want to see both of them. But I like the originals better. By the way, are they expensive?
• A: It depends on what kinds if paintings you choose.
• B: Ok, I see.

Dialogue 3

• A: Can I help you? We sell all kinds of embroidery.
• B: I am interested in it. It looks delicate.
• A: They are all handmade. Both sides display the exact same pattern.
• B: Could you show me that shirt?
• A: I must say you have a good taste. This is our latest style.
• B: Thank you.

new words

• Craft /kræft/ n. 手艺；工艺；太空船 vt. 精巧地制作
• workmanship /'wɝkmənʃɪp/ n. 技艺,工艺
• fix /fɪks/ vt. 安装；修理；使固定；准备 vi. 固定；注视 n. 困境；方位；贿赂
• reproductions /ˌriprə'dʌkʃən/ n. 繁殖,生殖,繁殖方式; 复制,再现; 复制品
• embroidery /ɪm'brɔɪdəri/ n. 刺绣; 刺绣品
• delicate /'dɛləkət/ adj. 微妙的；易碎的；清淡可口的；柔和的；精美的，雅致的；纤弱的
• handmade /'hænd'med/ adj. 手工做的