每天一课英语口语 UNIT 020-038

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[00:00.00]20 Buying Sports Jackets

[00:04.75]Do you buy this for your kid?

[00:07.21]Sport jackets are not in fashion, but they are very casual.

[00:12.36]I need a white jacket for my sports meeting.

[00:16.59]Let' s go to the sports store to pick up one Adidas.

[00:21.58]A: Do you buy this for your kid? I know sports jacket are very popular among the students.

[00:28.76]B: Yes, you' re right. Which do you think is better as a gift for a six-teen-year-old boy?

[00:33.85]A: What do you think of this brand, Lining? And the price is not bad.

[00:38.74]B: Good, I'll get size L, Oh, no. It's too big. Let me take size M.

[00:46.00](Mary and Lisa are buying sports jackets for their children.)

[00:52.48]Mary: Now, we've got everything we need here. The clothing department is on the third floor.

[01:00.26]Shall we climb up or would you like to take the escalator?

[01:05.28]Lisa: Let' s take the escalator... Oh, look! The sports jackets are on sale here.

[01:12.15]Why don' t we get some for the children! It will save us money!

[01:17.24]Mary: We can take a look. But don' t forget sometimes people broke buying bargains to save money.

[01:25.42]Lisa: They are fifty percent down and the color is perfect. My children need sports jackets anyway.

[01:35.06]I'll get one for each of them.

[01:37.75]Mary: They are not made of cotton. They are synthetic.

[01:42.84]Lisa: This material is easy to wash and very durable.

[01:48.25]Mary: Well, I'll buy one for Tom, too.

[01:52.77]21 Buying Sneakers

[01:56.14]This is our best pair of running shoes.

[01:59.17]I Want a cheap pair of sneakers.

[02:01.89]Sneakers are comfortable and popular among all ages of people.

[02:06.30]I can't afford a pair of Nike.

[02:10.04]A:I can' t afford a pair of Nike, too expensive. Get me something cheaper, please.

[02:17.82]B: May I show you a pair of homemade sneakers?

[02:20.93]A: Are they durable?

[02:22.34]B: Yes, you can come pack to change or return if something is wrong with it within a year.

[02:27.54]A: How much?

[02:28.61]B: One hundred and eighty-six. You can try them on.

[02:32.53]A: Thank you.

[02:34.04](Peter's mother agrees to enter a shop to buy sneakers for him . )

[02:39.56]Peter: Morn, my shoes are too old. Could we drop in and get a new pair for me?

[02:45.93]Morn: Sure, boy. What about a pair of sneakers?

[02:49.90]Peter: I like sneakers. An my friends are wearing sneakers.

[02:54.34]Mora: (To an assistant)I need a pair of sneakers for my boy.

[03:00.27]Assisted: Do you like this style?

[03:02.94]Peter: Yes, dark blue color is good for me too, but they're a bit tight across the toes.

[03:10.04]I suppose they'll give a little.

[03:12.44]Assistant: Yes, they'll stretch with wearing.

[03:15.29]Mom: Oh, I' m afraid that you' ll take a larger one. You' II grow out of it soon.

[03:21.38]Assistant: Try this pair plebe.

[03:23.86]Peter: This pair is good. How much is it?

[03:26.29]Assistant: Two yusn more than those dark blue ones.

[03:31.04]Morn: Very well, then. We'll take thegn. Thank you very much for your help.

[03:36.22]Assistant: It is my pleasure to help you.

[03:38.62]22 Trying On

[03:43.27]Can I get to the fitting-room and have a try?

[03:45.85]Would you try them on, please?

[03:48.44]Please sit here. There' s a mirror.

[03:51.11]How do you feel?

[03:53.25]A: I'd like to see the fashion dress.

[03:58.39]B: What do you think of the white one?

[04:00.72]A: It's very lovely. Can I try it on?

[04:01.87]B: Sure. Go ahead.

[04:05.42]A: Where is the fitting-room?

[04:06.70]B: Oh, it's just right there.

[04:09.44]A: Thanks.

[04:09.99]( Mrs. Zhang is attracted by beautiful sweaters in the shop and her husband urges her to try them on.)

[04:19.37]Mis. Zhang :What beautiful sweaters!

[04:22.16]Mr. hang: Let's have a look at those pullovers. Is there a color you like?

[04:26.84]Mrs. Zhang: I've got too many sweaters.

[04:29.74]Mr. Zhang: Nonsense! A woman can't have too many sweaters.

[04:33.24]Mrs. Zhang: I would like that turtleneck on the right of the pink one.

[04:37.39]Mr. Zhang: Why not try it on? (The assistant brings it to her.)

[04:41.57]Assistant:  How do you feel?

[04:44.40]Mrs. Zhang: It ' s good, but I think it' s too narrow across the shoulders.I' d prefer something looser.

[04:50.87]Assistant:  Would you try this one on, please?

[04:53.88]Mrs. Zhang: This one is a bit longer in the sleeves.

[04:58.14]Mr. Zhang: Honey, would you like to try the black one?

[05:01.61]Mrs. Zhang: It's wonderful and it fits me perfectly.

[05:06.31]23 Buying Underwear

[05:09.08]You can't return underwears once you've tried them on,

[05:12.42]This bra is cotton.

[05:15.30]This silk gown looks elegant.

[05:17.86]She is very choosy about underwears.

[05:21.41]A: What have you written in your shopping list?

[05:30.06]B: Quite a lot. Soap, sugar, pork, knife, any more?

[05:33.37]A: We' I'll buy some underwears, won't we?

[05:36.09]B: Yes, Tom needs some cotton socks. I like to have a bra. What do you want?

[05:42.02]A: I want pyjamas and some briefs.

[05:45.00]B:I' II buy myself a stretch-girdle if it is available.

[05:48.58](An old customer comes into the shop. )

[05:55.16]Salesgirl: I! How are you?

[05:57.17]Old lady: Fine, thanks.

[05:59.18]Salesgirl: Are you interested in anything in particular this time?

[06:03.49]Old lady: Are these bras in regular size?

[06:07.31]Salesgirl I think so.

[06:09.55]Old lady: I' d like to buy this red bin. Can you tell how much the sales tax is?

[06:15.90]Salesgirl: The sales tax is 8.25 percent.

[06:20.37]Old lady: Thank you.

[06:22.15]Salesgirl: You know, of course, that you can' t return underwears once you've tried them on.

[06:27.50]Old lady: Thank you for telling me, but I'm sure this red bra will suit me.

[06:33.53]May I have a box instead of a plastic bag for it?

[06:37.98]Salesgirl: Certainly. Have a nice evening.

[06:42.86]Old lady:I will. Bye-bye.

[06:44.53]24 Check-out Counter

[06:48.92]I'm sorry. We accept cash only.

[06:51.66]Have you got anything smaller?

[06:54.38]Here is your change and receipt. Please count it.

[06:57.18]I'm running out of cash. Do you take credit card?

[07:01.04]A: Here is the money.

[07:05.64]B: Have you got anything smaller?

[07:08.04]A: Sorry, I have no change about me.

[07:10.13]B: Here you are, your change. Please count it.

[07:13.19]A:OK, I'll do that. Sorry, you've short changed me. You still have to give me a ten.

[07:20.79]B: I'm sorry. I've miscounted.

[07:22.91]A: That' s all right.

[07:24.60](A customer approaches the check-out counter.)

[07:31.84]Customer: How much do I owe you?

[07:33.36]Cashier:  Let me see... They're 2986 yuan altogether.

[07:40.75]Customer: Oh, it' s a big money. Do you take cheques?

[07:45.21]Cashier:  Sorry, we only accept cash and Credit Card. It's our usual practice.

[07:48.01]Customer: How about Master Card?

[07:53.26]Cashier:  Yes, we accept Master Card, too.

[07:54.51]Customer: Can I pay 1000 yuan by cash and for the rest of them I use my card?

[08:00.81]Cashier:  OK, no problem.

[08:02.64]Customer: Here is the money, 1000 yuan. Count it, Please.

[08:07.00]Cashier:  OK, one hundred, two hundred, right. Your card, please?

[08:11.94]Just a moment. Here you go, please punch your number.

[08:15.02]Sign your name right here. Thank you very much indeed.  Please call again.

[08:21.16]Customer: I will, bye!

[08:23.17]25 Flea Market

[08:27.59]They are really cheap.

[08:28.63]Most of them in the Flea Market are used.

[08:31.63]Same are still very new.

[08:33.38]You can find some antique in Flea Market if you are lucky.

[08:37.38]A: Does this TV work well?

[08:41.35]B: Yes, it is almost new.

[08:43.65]A: Is it a colour TV or a black and white TV?

[08:47.31]B: It is a colour TV. You know, the rich people like the digital one now. So they have no room for them.

[08:54.62]A: What do you charge for it?

[08:56.03]B: Six hundred yuan.

[08:57.23]A: Can I have it for five hundred yuan?

[08:59.43]B:OK, that' s settled.

[09:01.23](A man wants to rent a room. )

[09:07.16]Tenant:  The room is not bad.

[09:09.98]Landlady: It was painted two weeks ago.

[09:12.73]Tenant:  But you don' t equip it with furniture.

[09:15.78]Landlady: This is why it is so cheap. Rooms like this can rent for 1000 yuan a month.

[09:22.76]It doest' t cost you too much money ff you go to the Flea Market to get something you need.

[09:28.16]Tenant:  Really! Is there a Flea Market around here?

[09:31.61]Landlady: Yes, not far away from here. In fact, you can just buy a bed and a desk or something like that.

[09:40.15]You can buy some new furniture when you have your own house.

[09:44.73]Tenant:  Yes, you' re right. I' m shopping around the Flea Market right now.

[09:49.37]26 Dry Cleaner's

[09:54.86]I' d like to have these things dry deaned.

[09:57.37]We are responsible for any damage.

[09:59.51]There is a special express service.

[10:02.80]This leather jacket is ruined.

[10:05.81]A: The sweater is ruined.

[10:09.36]B: We can refund the cost of the laundry. You may buy a new sweater and give us the receipt.

[10:15.73]A: You mean I can buy any sweater I like.

[10:18.89]B: You may buy a replacement in price. We' ll refund the cost to you.

[10:22.68]A: Well, I see. I'll be back tomorrow.

[10:24.51]B: Sorry for the inconvenience.

[10:28.85](Mrs. Wang and Mr. Wang are preparing for the evening party.)

[10:35.79]Mr. Wang: What do I wear for the evening's party?

[10:39.29]Mrs. Wang: The black suit is your favorite, isn't it?

[10:42.66]Mr. Wang: But I spilled some oil on the pants last time. It won' t be ready if washed now.

[10:49.20]Mrs. Wang: You can send it out to the dry cleaner's. There is a very reliable one just down the salt.

[10:56.25]They have a special express service. You can take it back two hours later.

[11:02.81]Mr. Wang: What' s the rate for express service?

[11:06.12]Mrs. Wang: They charge 50% more for express.

[11:09.86]Mr. Wang: I am going to the dry cleaner's right away. Do you have anything to be dry cleaned?

[11:15.74]Mrs. Wang: My silk shirt needs dry cleaning, too. The color will nun in the wash.

[11:21.25]27 Buying Cloth

[11:25.79]This material is too loud.

[11:28.07]Does this material stand washing?

[11:31.17]Please show me something more plain and quiet.

[11:35.01]It is unshrinkable, sun-resistant and crease-resistant.

[11:38.78]A: How do you like this plaid?

[11:42.54]B: They are lovely.

[11:43.77]A: It is quite good quality, too.

[11:45.85]B: Is it 100% wool?

[11:47.94]A: 80% wool and 20% nylon. It is good for a skirt.

[11:53.35]B: I'll take 1.2 meter for a skirt.

[11:56.70]A: Please go over there to the cashier first.

[11:59.44](Miss Li wants to buy a piece of cloth for her Tang garment, which is in fashion at the time. )

[12:09.97]Miss Li: Tang garment is in fashion again.

[12:13.10]Miss. Chang: Especially after the Spring Festival.

[12:17.02]Miss Li: I want to have a Tang garment, but no right size for me.

[12:22.35]So I' d like to buy a piece of satin to make one.

[12:27.39]Miss. Chang: Well, let's go to the Cloth Department.

[12:30.99]Assistant:  Good afternoon, can I help you in anyway?

[12:34.68]Miss Li: Yes, we want to look at some silk satin.

[12:38.78]Assistant:  What's it for? Tang garment?

[12:41.68]Miss Li: Yes.

[12:42.83]Assistant:  What do you think of this pattern and color?

[12:45.86]Miss Li: It's good, but, it is too loud. Please show me something more plain and quiet.

[12:53.22]Assistant:  I see. How about this dark green satin?

[12:57.82]Miss Li: It' s wonderful.

[12:59.57]28 Funding Tailors

[13:03.67]Would you recommend some tailors?

[13:06.05]How about having one made up for me in your tailoring department?

[13:10.65]Is there any difference between a ready-made suit and a tailored one?

[13:15.64]I'll introduce you to one of our tailoring clerks.

[13:19.61]A: Excuse me. Is there any tailoring department here?

[13:24.26]B: Yes, there is. It is on the sixth floor.

[13:27.94]A: This button doesn't' t hold. Can the tailors sew this button on for me?

[13:32.80]B:I think so. I'll introduce you to one of our tailoring clerks. You can talk to him. Maybe it is free.

[13:39.59]A: Really? Thank you very much.

[13:44.22](Jenny enters a shop and Tom greets her.)

[13:48.55]Tom: Good afternoon. Are you being attended to?

[13:53.20]Jenny: No, not yet. I am thinking about trying on this light summer suit.

[13:58.30]But I am afraid it is just a little too small for me in the shoulder.

[14:03.60]Tom: I'll get you the largest size. Would you try it on?

[14:07.80]Jenny: It is too much tight under the arms and the sleeves are too long.

[14:12.95]Tom: Well, how about having one made up for you in our tailoring department?

[14:19.59]There is not so much difference in price between a ready-made suit and a tailored one.

[14:25.25]Besides, we have the best tailors. All the dresses they made ate well-tailored.

[14:31.13]Jenny: How much is this ready-made one?

[14:35.18]Tom: It's one hundred and forty. I believe we could tailor one for you for about one hundred and sixty.

[14:42.05]Jenny: Let me talk to your tailor.

[14:45.29]Tom: Certainly. Please follow me. I'll introduce you to one of our tailoring clerks.

[14:51.22]29 Explaining What Is Needed

[14:56.94]I want a suit of fine workmanship and suitable for formal occasions.

[15:01.64]I' d prefer something simpler in design.

[15:05.22]Can you have the suit ready by 8th or at the latest 9th?

[15:09.37]A: I'd prefer something simpler in design.

[15:14.47]B: Oh, I see what you mean. Would you look at this dress?

[15:18.44]A: The design is good, but the color is loud, I' m afraid. Show me something in plain color.

[15:24.45]B: Sorry, we only have this color in the design. The other colors will come in next week.

[15:30.46]Do you want to see something else?

[15:32.36]A: No, thank you. I' II be beck next week.

[15:35.42]B: Have a nice day. Bye-bye.

[15:37.06](Irene is explaining to the tailor what kind of dress she wants to have at a tailor' s. )

[15:45.40]Irene: I`d like a dress made with this material.

[15:49.34]Tailor: Do you have a particular style m mind?

[15:52.69]We've just got some pietures of the latest fashion journal. Would you like to take a look?

[15:58.46]Irene:  Good. I think I'll choose tiffs red design but with some changes.

[16:04.49]Tailor: What are the changes?

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[16:13.87]Tailor: No problem. May I take your measurement?

[16:17.35]Irene: Please don't make it too tight.

[16:20.01]This is for autumn wear, so make sure you allow for a thin sweater underneath.

[16:26.15]Tailor: I see.

[16:28.08]30 Asking about the Size

[16:32.10]What size do you take?

[16:33.96]Could I know your size? We deal in large fitting as well.

[16:38.11]You want the large size or the small size?

[16:41.25]May I ask what the size is?

[16:43.78]A: Could I have a look at these shoes, please?

[16:48.46]B: Certainly. Our shoes come in all sizes. What size do you want?

[16:53.00]A: Size 37, I think.

[16:55.62]B: Here you are.

[16:56.16]A: Thank you. Can I try it on?

[16:58.49]B: Yes, please.

[17:00.08](Tom wants to buy a sweater, but he doesn't know what size to buy. He asks a salesgirl about it.)

[17:10.48]Salesgirl: What can I do for you?

[17:11.86]Tom: I am looding for scene sweaters, but I don' t know what size I need to buy.

[17:18.08]Salesgirl: Can I take your measurement?

[17:19.75]Tom: Yes, plebe.

[17:21.58]Salesgirl: I think a medium would fit you.

[17:23.93]Tom: What colors do they come in besides grey.

[17:27.56]Salesgirl: They come in brown, blue and black.

[17:30.07]Tom: I" d like black and a medium one.

[17:33.39]Salesgirl: Try this one, please. How do you feel?

[17:36.26]Tom: It's small all over. It doesn't fit me.

[17:40.60]Salesgirl: Perhaps you ought to try this large size.

[17:44.28]Tom: This size fits me perfectly, I'll rake it.

[17:49.09]31 Shortening the Skirt

[17:54.31]Could your have it shortened for me, please?

[17:56.82]We can ask a tailor to have it widened.

[18:00.32]We can make alterations when they are needed.

[18:02.75]Alterations are part of our service,

[18:06.02]A: Good morning, ma' am.

[18:09.57]B: Good morning. My daughter bought this skirt for me from your shopyesterday and I'd like to change it.

[18:15.47]A: What' s the problem?

[18:16.15]B: I'm afraid it doesn't fit me; it's a bit long.

[18:19.34]A: Sorry, this is the only size we have. But we can have it shortened for you if you like.

[18:25.16]B: That's great. Thank you.

[18:27.33]( Mary wants to have a skirt for summer wear, so she enters the shop.)

[18:34.80]Salesgirl: Is anybody waiting on you?

[18:37.49]Mary: No, not yet, I am looking for a skirt for summer wear.

[18:42.51]Salesgirl: How do you like this skirt? It's the lastest design from Shanghal.

[18:48.23]Mary: It's pretty good. Could you tell me what it is made of?

[18:52.98]Salesgirl: Linen. It' a ideal for summer wear.

[18:56.64]Mary:  Can it keep its shape?

[18:59.72]Salesgirl: It has been specially treated. Would you try it on, please?

[19:05.03]Mary: I think it's a bit long. I'd like to have a small size.

[19:11.14]Salesgirl: We have small size but in this color. This is the only one we have.

[19:17.88]We can make some alteration then.

[19:20.75]Mary: You mean you can have it shortened for me?

[19:23.86]Salesgirl: Yes, it's part of our service. You can wait here for a while or shop around.

[19:30.39]I'll take it to the tailoring department. I'll be back in ten minutes.

[19:35.98]Mary: You are so nice. Thank you very much.

[19:40.63]32 Complaining About Tailors

[19:45.28]It's not what I ask for.

[19:47.63]I was rather disappointed about your service.

[19:50.27]It's too short. I can't accept it.

[19:53.33]The quality is inferior.

[19:55.89]A: Oh, dear!

[20:00.30]B: What's the matter?

[20:01.16]A: It's not what I asked for.

[20:02.05]B: What" s wrong with it?

[20:03.38]A: It's not the right material.

[20:04.95]B: It's not the right material?

[20:06.36]A: The pattern is not right, either.

[20:09.00]B: Let me check out. Oh, I see. It's not yours. It's Mrs. Lee's.

[20:14.46](Mrs. Wang comes to fetch her dress, )

[20:20.99]Tailor: Here' s the dress you wanted.

[20:23.29]Mrs. Wang: It looks beautiful. Let me try it on.

[20:26.71]Tailor: How are you feeling?.

[20:28.41]Mrs. Wang: The sleeves seem a bit too long. I can't possibly accept it.

[20:33.71]Tailor: I can have them altered. Would you wait for a moment, please?

[20:38.07]Mrs. Wang: No problem. I'll wait. (After doing some alteration)

[20:43.01]Tailor:   Try it again, please.

[20:45.21]Mrs. Wang: Surely they look better now. Oh, I'm sorry but can you let them out a bit?

[20:52.18]Tailor:   Of course. I can open the seam again.

[20:54.84]Mrs. Wang : Thank you.

[20:58.84]Tailor: I`ll sure it will fit you this time. I regularly charge you for 70 yuan.

[21:04.30]Sorry to bring you inconvenience. You may pay me 60 yuan, OK?

[21:08.53]Mrs. Wang: You`ve made a good business. I`ll have my dress made heve next time.

[21:13.78]33 Handling a Complaint

[21:19.16]We're very sorry that we can't help you.

[21:21.52]I'm sorry to bring you inconvenience.

[21:24.15]I'm sure we'll do that immediately.

[21:27.00]We apologize about the quality.

[21:29.09]A:I bought this blouse here last week. A few days ago, after I washed it and the color ran...

[21:38.60]B: you must have washed it in very hot water.

[21:41.86]A: No, I didn't. I did according to the washing instructions.

[21:45.03]B: I' m sorry, sir. I' d like to help you but I can' t exchange it.

[21:49.36]A: Well then I suppose I have to see the manager.

[21:52.73]( Smith goes to see the manager to make a complaint. )

[21:57.83]Smith:  Excuse me, are you the manger?

[22:02.03]Manager: Yes, what's wrong?

[22:04.43]Smith:  Look at the neckscarf! When I washed it, the color faded.

[22:10.18]Manager: Oh, let me have a look. Exactly. But it never happened before.

[22:16.50]Smith:  Um, there's always the first time, isn't it?

[22:21.15]Manager: Anyhow, you know, I can' t see what we can do.

[22:26.09]Smith:  Dear sir, may I bother to remind you of the sentence on top of your building-

[22:36.43]"We give our customers satisfaction. "?

[22:38.76]Manager: Yes, that's it.

[22:41.06]Smith:  But how can I be satisfied?

[22:41.89]Manager: Um...May I have a closer look at it?

[22:45.19]The color is O.K. exespt for a flaw, one of the threads in a different coinr.

[22:52.08]Smith:  A flaw? I...I can't see a flaw.

[22:57.70]Manager: Surely there is. O.K, we are to change it because of the flaw.

[23:05.22]34 Commenting on Clothes

[23:09.61]It is really ate-active.

[23:11.57]She always dresses well.

[23:13.58]I love your blouse; it does perfectly match with your skirt.

[23:18.36]You look terrific in this sports suit.

[23:21.03]A:What're you going to wear today?.

[23:24.63]B:The new skirt,

[23:26.25]A:I'd like everyday-clothes. Say, how about sports suitS?

[23:31.50]B:Good idea! How about the inside?

[23:34.06]A:I think T-shirts are comfortable than other shirts.

[23:37.38]B:I agree. I always feel uneasy in shirts,

[23:40.30](Zhang is praising Li's clothes. )

[23:45.58]Zhang:Hey, I love your blouse. It goes perfectly with yore skirl

[23:51.30]Li:   Do you, really like it?

[23:52.84]Zhang:Yes, it fitS perfectly. What's the material?

[23:57.62]Li:   It' s pure silk.

[23:58.56]Zhang:So it must feel very comfortable.

[24:01.15]Li: Yes, but the design is out-of-date and it isn't very expensive.

[24:06.48]Zhang: That's amazing. It certainly looks expensive.

[24:11.94]Li: I always dress well. But sometimes the ,fashionable style is not good choice for me.

[24:18.39]I don't care for its design and brand if it fits me.

[24:22.86]Zhang: You' ve made a good choice. Will you join me in shopping the coming Sunday?

[24:28.74]Lt: Sure. I will.

[24:30.90]35 Talking about Things to Wear

[24:36.65]What are you going to wear today?

[24:38.48]It's not a practical color.

[24:40.73]I' m going to wear my skirt and blouse. Is that all right?

[24:44.70]A: I don't know whet to wear today.

[24:49.32]B: Why don't you wear the grey suit?

[24:51.25]A:AII right. What are you going to wear?

[24:53.81]B:I think I' II wear my new jacket and dark blue trousers.

[24:57.18](Alice and Mary are shopping.)

[25:02.15]Alice: What kind of dress are you looking for?

[25:06.33]Mary: Since it's getting warmer, I want something lightweight.

[25:10.87]What material do you think would be best?

[25:13.98]Alice: Let's see what there is. We can go to several stores.

[25:20.01]Personally, I like a cotton dress for spring.

[25:23.59]Mary: So do I. And I could wear it all summer,too. I want something I can use for a long time.

[25:31.77]Alice: What color would you like? Yellow and green would be good colors for you.

[25:38.01]Mary: Oh! I want a white dress.

[25:41.72]Alice: Ave you sure? It' s not a very practical color. It gets dirty so fast.

[25:48.62]Mary: I know. But I'm get, rig married on Saturday,

[25:53.42]and white is the traditional color for a wedding dress.

[25:57.53]Alice: There are so many kinds of dresses; they are very beautiful.

[26:03.87]Mary: Let's choose some.

[26:06.02]36 Fashion

[26:10.14]The most popular color this autumn is black.

[26:14.19]I don " t follow what's going on in fashion.

[26:16.70]The style isn't out-of-date.

[26:18.53]What's the latest fashion?

[26:20.46]A: This type of suit is too expensive for me.

[26:25.76]B: It is the latest fashion this year; it is unique.

[26:29.00]A: It is very attractive but I can' t afford it. Would you show me that one?

[26:33.81]B: Sure. The style isn't out-of-date and its price is reasonable.

[26:39.56]A: This is my size. May I try it on?

[26:42.12]B: Certainly. Here is the dressing-room.

[26:47.13](Lee and Wang are talking about fashion.)

[26:50.03]Lee:  That's super dress you wear! Is it the you brought with you from Japan?

[26:55.36]Wang: I ' m glad you like it. I got it here in a boutique.

[27:00.14]Lee:  Is it silk? Is it expensive?

[27:03.01]Wang: Yes, it is pure silk. It is expensive, but worth the price.

[27:08.68]Lee:  Black is the most popular color this summer and it's most stylish.

[27:14.30]Wang: I'm not very particular about the design but I want something of good quality.

[27:20.02]Lee:  Well, "stylish" means out-of-date soon. I'd also prefer ordinary design but fine material.

[27:29.37]Wang: Black is never out-of-date.

[27:33.08]Lee:  Really, then I'll go and pair of black bell-bottom pants tomorrow.

[27:37.94]Wang: If you want me to accompany you, please don't hesitate. I'm free tomorrow.

[27:43.92]37 Matching Colors

[27:48.23]The colour becomes me.

[27:50.48]This purple blouse doesn't go with my skirt.

[27:53.87]I'm afraid blue is too dark; it is not a good color for me.

[27:58.19]This one doesn't match the suit in colour.

[28:01.55]A: Do you like this color miss?

[28:04.95]B: It's a lovely dress. But isn't it too loud for summer wear?

[28:08.84]A: What about this one? It's lovely, too.

[28:12.08]B: I agree. It' s very smart. The color suits me as well.

[28:16.58]A: Yes, it does. And the color won't fade. Would you like to try it?

[28:21.59]B: Yes. How do I look like?

[28:24.36]A: It looks good on you. It goes with your skirt perfectly.

[28:28.72](Rose bought some cheap trousers and Jenny is selecting her favorite from them.)

[28:36.82]Jenny: Have you been out shopping?.

[28:38.83]Rose: Yes. I've bought some trousers. They are on sale. Real bargain. You can have one pair if you like.

[28:48.52]Jenny: I look awful in this red pair. The color doesn't become me.

[28:53.33]Rose: How about this checked one?

[28:59.65]Jenny: I like the pattern, but not the color. It's too bright. I have no dress to match with it.

[29:06.94]Rose: What about this pair in nave-blue? It's the same size.

[29:12.76]Jenny: Navy-blue is out of fashion. Oh, I prefer the light grey one. It'll go with my shoes and my dress.

[29:22.82]Rose: OK, you can keep it if you like.

[29:27.39]Jenny: Thanks a lot.

[29:28.59]38 Wearing Ties

[29:33.74]He is wearing a loud tie.

[29:35.73]The shirts fit perfectly, but the tie doesn't match.

[29:39.28]Mr. Chen is quite particular about his ties.

[29:43.48]Ties don't go with the jeans for a well-dressed man.

[29:46.96]A: What am I going to wear for the interview?

[29:51.48]B: You may wear your favorite suit with a tie.

[29:53.88]A: How do I look in it?

[29:55.16]B: I'm afraid you have to change the tie. it doesn't match the suit in colour.

[30:00.15]A: Really? I thought I tied it to a wonder.

[30:03.99]B: It's not your way of tying it but the match.

[30:07.80]A:OK, I'll change it.

[30:08.98](Zhao and Yu are talking about Professor Wang's tie.)

[30:15.22]Zhao: Professor Wang looks so handsome today. He is wearing a light brown suit and a pink tie.

[30:23.61]Yu:  He always wears an extremely becoming suit with tie.

[30:27.71]Zhao: He's quite particular about what he wears, especially about his ties. He gets a different tie each day.

[30:37.66]Yu:  A light brown suit and a pink tie today, and a light blue shirt and blue tie yesterday. A perfect match!

[30:45.19]Zhao: The fie is necessary for man. It makes you look so attractive in a super tie.

[30:53.36]Yu:  Match is important; well, the way of tying is also important.

[30:57.96]Zhao: My father does not know how to tie a tie, for he often wears a cravat.

[31:05.43]Yu:  My father wears a tie every day, but he can't do it himself.

[31:10.45]My mother helps him with his tie every morning.

[31:14.34]Zhan: Your mother is not only a patient mother but also a gentle wife.