B：You may take it on my word，if you find out it is an imitation you may return it to me.
A：What does it cost？
B：It costs three hundred dollars.
A：Good，I’ll have it.Have you got any brooches？
B：With diamond，ruby or saphire？
A：Saphire，please，how much is it？
B：Four hundred.
A：All right，how much will it be altogether？Please send it to my address.I’ll pay the messenger on delivery.
B：Excuse me，madam.It’s our rule never to supply goods cash on delivery.
A：Well then，I’ll give you a check for the amount on the bank of China.
Words and Expressions
jewellery n.［总称］珠宝，珠宝饰物
jewel n.宝石；宝石珠物；贵重饰物
necklace n.项圈
chain n.链条；项圈；表链
earring n.耳环，耳饰
discount n.vt.折扣，打去（若干）折扣
bracelet n.手镯
platinum n.白金
carat n.克拉（宝石的重量单位；等于二百毫克）
messenger n.送信者；使者
brooch n.胸针，饰针
ruby n.红宝石
In a China Store在瓷器店
You’re made a good choice.This china tea set is unusual.
您真是好眼力，这种茶具不同寻常。
It was made in Jingdezhen.
这种茶具产于景德镇。
This is the very thing I’ve been dreaming of.
这真是我梦寐以求的。
Jingdezhen？Isn’t it called“the capital of porcelain”？
景德镇，它不是被称为瓷都吗？
It is the best quality porcelain—the famous eggshell China.
这种瓷器质量最好，是著名的薄胎瓷器。
It must be most precious.
那肯定十分昂贵。
No wonder it’s so expensive.
怪不得这么贵。
Where do these flower vases come from？
这些花瓶是哪里生产的？
The flower vases are made of porcelain and covered with tiny bamboo sticks.
花瓶是瓷器做的，上面有细竹丝。
Are they breakable？
它们容易碎吗？
Do you like such animals woven with bamboo sticks？
您喜欢这种用竹篾编成的动物吗？
Are they light in weight？
它们轻吗？
They are not only ornamental，but also useful.
它们不但具有装饰性，而且是实用的。
Dialogue A
（A：Shop Assistant B：Mrs.Bell C：Mr.Bell）
A：You’ve made a good choice.This china tea set is unusual.It was made in Jingdezhen.There are few others like it.
B：It is extremely beautiful.This is the very thing I’ve been dreaming of.
C：Jingdezhen？Oh I know it.Isn’t it called“the capital of porcelain”？
A：Yes，sir.Is there anything else you want，sir and madam？
C：（Points to a set of blue and white porcelain tableware）It’s of perfect Chinese traditional design，isn’t it？
A：Yes，indeed.It is the best quality porcelain—the famous eggshell china.It is not for use，but for show.It is also made in Jingdezhen.
C：Oh，it must be most precious.Can I have a look？
A：Yes，sir.It is known to be“as white as jade and as thin as paper”
C：No wonder it’s so expensive.I’ll take it.
A：Shall I wrap them together or separately？
B：Separately，please.What do they come to in round figures？
A：Altogether 356yuan.
B：Here is 360yuan.
A：（Counting money）Sir，there are thirty notes of ten yuan and six notes of five yuan，so it is 330yuan，in all.Would you please check it，sir？
C：I’m awfully sorry.I’ve made a mistake.I took five for ten.Here’s another thirty yuan.
Dialogue B
（A：Shop Assistant B：Mr.Jones C：Mrs.Jones）
B：（to A）Where do these flower vases come from？What are they made of？
A：They come from Jiangxi Province.The flower vases are made of porcelain and covered with tiny bamboo sticks.
B：Are they breakable？
A：No，if you take some care when you use them.
B：Oh，I see.（to C）Do you like such animals woven with bamboo sticks？
C：Let me see.Lions，camels，elephants，deer...I like the camels best.（to A）Are they light in weight？
A：Yes，they are.They are not only ornamental，but also useful.You can put things inside.You see，you can take the lid off.
C：Well，we’ll buy a camel.
Words and Expressions
porcelain n.瓷；［总称］瓷器
tiny a.极小的；微小的
camel n.骆驼
deer n.鹿
ornamental a.装饰的n.装饰品
lid n.盖子
china n.瓷器
eggshell n.蛋壳（色）（～china）薄胎瓷器
tableware n.餐具
In a Silk Cloth Store在绸布店
You want to buy some Chinese silk and satin，don’t you？
您想买些中国绸缎，是吗？
Is it made of pure Chinese silk？
它是纯粹中国丝织的吗？
It’s velvety and the colour is brilliant.
它柔软光滑而且颜色鲜艳。
Is the colour fast？
不褪色吗？
You can only wash it in lukewarm water.
您只能在温水中洗。
What’s the width？
门幅多少？
It’s two feet and four inches wide.
宽二英尺四英寸。
I want to make a Chinese fashion coat.How many feet should I buy？
我要做一件中式上衣，应买多少？
Let me take a measurement and calculate.
让我量一量，计算一下。
Seven feet will be enough.
七英尺就足够了。
By the way，what is the brand？
顺便问一下，是什么牌子？
It is well received the world over.
它在世界各地很受欢迎。
How much would that come to？
总共要多少钱？
There is the satin suitable for making cushion covers there.
那里有适宜做垫套的缎子。
I think the pink one is quite good.
我看那粉红色的很好。
Ask the shop assistant to cut a pair for us.
要店员给我们剪一对。
Dialogue A
（A：Shop Assistant B：Mr.Smith C：Mrs.Smith）
B：（to C）You want to buy some Chinese silk and satin，don’t you？
C：Yes，I do.Let’s have a look at the counter.Oh，they are very beautiful！
B：（to A）Is it made of pure Chinese silk？
A：Yes，it is.It’s velvety and the colour is brilliant.
C：Is the colour fast？
A：Yes，it is.
C：Is it washable？
A：Yes，it is.But you have to be careful.You can only wash it in lukewarm water.Don’t rub.Just use soapy water and rinse well.
C：What’s the width？
A：It’s two feet and four inches wide.
C：I want to make a Chinese fashion coat.How many feet should I buy？
A：Let me take a measurement and calculate.Seven feet will be enough.
C：By the way，what is the brand？
A：Double Horse.
C：Oh，it，s a famous brand.
A：Yes，it is well received the world over.
C：How much would that come to？
A：It costs you only twenty five yuan and fifty fen.
C：All right.I’ll take this.
B：（to C）Jone，there is the satin suitable for making cushion covers there.
C：I think the pink one is quite good.Ask the shop assistant to cut a pair for us.
B：Very well.（to A）Have you any fur coat on sale？
A：Sorry，we don’t sell fur coats.You had better visit the Shanghai Friendship Store and see whether they sell Chinese fur coats.
C：Do you sell lace？
A：Yes.The counter is over there.Let me show you the way.
C：Thanks a lot.
A：Not at all.
Dialogue B
A：Good afternoon，madam.Anything I can do for you？
B：Good afternoon.Will you show me some silk fabrics.please？
A：Yes，madam.We have many kinds of silk fabrics，There are Suzhou brocade and gauze...
B：Do you have natural silk fabrics？
A：Certainly，madam.We have brocade of natural silk and figured satin of natural silk.Which do you prefer，madam？
B：I want brocade.Will you please let me have a look at the best you have？
A：Yes，madam.Which color would like to have，dark or light？
B：I like light colors.
A：Here is a light one.It’s orange.Will this do？
B：Oh，it seems a bit too loud.Will you show me something else？
A：Yes，madam.What about this color？
B：This one is fine.No wonder Chinese silk is so famous all over the world.
A：Well，China is the cradle of silk fabrics.
B：OK.Please give me two metres；if I’m not mistaken，that’s equal to six Chinese chi.Am I right？（laughs）
A：Yes，madam.You’re very good at figures.
