【情景英语口语100主题】017 shopping 购物

Shopping 购物

【Beginner】step1：初级入门

A: Are you ready to go shopping?

B: Just a few minutes. I need to make a list of things that we need.

A: Good idea. Have you written down potatoes, carrots, and onions?

B: I don’t have onions on my list. I’ll add them. We should get some tea. Is green tea ok or should we get the same tea that we usually get?

A: Let’s get both. We need some coffee too. Is that on your list?

B: Yes, it is. Here’s my list. Is there anything that I’ve forgotten?

A: I think you’ve got everything. I want to got some chocolate and some cheese.

B: What kind of cheese do you want?

A: I’m not sure. I’ll decide at the cheese counter, when I can see what they have. Have we got enough money?

B: We don’t have enough cash, so I’ll take my credit card and we can pay with that. Where are the car keys?

A: I’ve got them there. Shall I drive?

【Intermediate】step2: 中级进阶

A: Do you do a lot of your shopping online?

B: Not really. I like looking on the Internet at what’s available, but I usually prefer to actually see and touch what I’m buying before I pay for it. Sometimes, I’ll look at something in a shop, but later buy it online if it’s cheaper. You don’t like buying things online, do you?

A: No. I’m a little worried about security. You never know who’s trying to find out your codes and passwords. Aren’t you worry about that?

B: Not really. I know that it happens, but if you buy from reputable companies with secure websites, you should be ok. Even though I use online shopping facilities, I don’t think it’s the best way to shop.

A: I’m surprised to hear you say that. I thought you loved anything technological.

B: I do. I’m a big fan of using new technology, but I don’t want to sit in front of a computer screen all day. I think people need to get out and interact with other people.

A: So, how about coming to the department store with me? I want to see if there are any new summer clothes on sale yet.

B: Sure. I’d love to join you. Can we stop by the computer store? I just want to see if they have something.

A: Sure. While you’re in the computer store. I will visit the book store opposite. I like to browse through their books and see if they have anything interesting.

B: Ok. I’ve finished online. Let’s go. I’ll just get some money and my credit card.

A: Thanks for reminding me. I had forgotten to get mine.

【Notes】学习笔记

Words.

reputable [ˈrepjutəbəl] a.名誉好的，有声望的

1. Luxembourg produces six reputable and relatively inexpensive white wines.卢森堡生产六种价格相对低廉的名牌白葡萄酒。

2. A reputable company or person is reliable and can be trusted.有声望的公司或者人物很可靠并且值得信赖。

secure [siˈkjuə] a.安全的；牢固的 vt.得到；保卫；缚牢

1. Now my house is secure against burglary.现在我的房子无被盗窃之危险。

2. You have made me feel secure.你使我觉得放心。

3. He secured all the windows before he left.他走之前关紧了所有的窗户。

4. Some measures are needed to secure the farmland against shifting sand.需要采取措施使农田免遭流沙的侵袭。

cash [kæʃ] n.钱，现款 vt.把…兑现

1. I have no cash on me. Can I pay you later?我没带现金,能否以后付给你?

2. Can you cash this check for me?你能为我兑现这张支票吗?

credit card [ˈkredit ˌkɑ:d] 信用卡

How would you like to pay,cash or credit card?您想要怎样支付呢？现金还是信用卡？

available [əˈveiləbəl] a.现成可使用的，可利用的；可得到的

1. The swimming pool is available only in summer.这个游泳池只在夏天开放。

2. Is there water available around here?附近弄得到水吗?

3. The principal is available now.现在校长可以接见你。

4. This film ticket is no longer available.这张电影票不再有效。

interact [ˌintəˈrækt] vi.相互作用，相互影响 n. 幕间剧,幕间休息

（act together or towards others or with others）

He should interact more with his colleagues.他应该多和同事交往。

on sale 出售；廉价出售（Available for purchase; Available for purchase at reduced prices）

The first of the new computers may be on sale in the new year.首批新电脑可能于明年上市销售。

shopping facilities 购物场所

department store 百货公司

Phrases.

Browse through/ shopping list/ on sale

shopping facilities/ department store/ interact with