1、研究生英语听说教程（引进版）听力原文Take on Listening:Listening and Speaking StrategiesLesson 5(2)Exercise 2B1.A: Did you realize its Eddys birthday the day after tomorrow?B: Oh no! I completely forgot. Weve got to get something fast.A: No sweet. Ive got the Gonif catalog right here. I was just admiring the shirts on
2、 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 mediumabout a 15-15.B: Ooh. I really like this red one.A: Oh, no way! He wouldnt be caught dead in a red shirt.B: Well, how about this nice dark blue long-sleeved on
3、e?A: Yeah. Thatll be perfect. How much is it?B: Its $32.50 for one, $25.50 if you buy two.A: Oh, well in that case, Ill get one, too. What do you think of this yellow one? Oh wait thats long sleeved. I want short sleeved.B: Thats fine. Theyre all the same price.A: Now dont forget. Im a large, 16.B:
4、O.K. Thats $51.00 plus shipping. How do you want them to send it?A: Well, wed 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. Lets call them right now.2.A: The Gonif Company. Can I help you?B: Yes, Im interested in orde
5、ring the leather shoes on page 27 of your lastest catalogue. Its item number YS107D.A: Do you want the flats or the heels?B: Oh, I didnt realize you could order those with heels. Let me thinkNo, I still think I want the flats. I think theyll be more comfortable.A: O,K. So, thats on e pair of YS107D.
6、 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 dont fit, right?A: Absolutely. We have a money-back guarantee. And, well even pa
7、y the postage. Now, what color did you want?B: I think Ill go with the blackYou know, I also need a pair in brown. HmmLet me see how these work out. I can always order those later.A: O.K. So, thats one pair of black simple leather flats in size 8 at $82.95. And how would you like to pay for them tod
8、ay?B: UhI guess Ill put them on my Gonif card.A: Would you like those sent by standard or express delivery?B: Oh, theres no rush. Just send it standard.3.A: O.K. Lets fill in this order form so we can fax it to them before their 3 oclock deadline.B: Thats a good idea.A: Now weve decided just to orde
9、r the CD player today and well get the portable TV next time, right?B: Yeah, thats what we said.A: O.K. And, were going with the Demmon five-dics CD player?B: Right.A: All rightyUh, first, Ill need the page number from the catalogue.B: Eighty-seven.A; And the item number?B: B-N-2-5-5A: DescriptionWh
10、at do they mean here?B: Just put what it is: Demmon five-disc CD player. Theyll know what that is.A: Quantity: onePriceWhat was the exact price again?B: Its $595.A: Five hundred ninety-five dollars. Got it. Method of delivery is nextOohLook at this. For anything up to fifty pounds its a flat deliver
11、y charge of $30. We might as well order the TV now and save money on the delivery charge.B: Yeah. It doesnt make sense to shell out thirty bucks twice.A: O.K. Find the page number for the TV.B: Lets seeThats on page 94. The item number is B-N-884.A: Description?B: A Fony 13”-portable color TV.A: The
12、 price was $219, right?B: Right.A: So, its $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 ConcessionExercise 11. I wanted to buy a Fony, but2. Even thoug
13、h the expiration date was yesterday3. Although I wanted to keep the shoes4. Although there was a 20% discount on the shirt5. The woman had 15 items, but6. Even though the supermarket is open 24 hours a day7. John used his Gonifcard although8. Alan bought a new car even though9. Although that shirt l
14、ooks good on you,10. Bartons is having a sale, butExercise 21. Even though the store had a sale that day, I couldnt 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 real
15、ly good deals, go to a wholesale warehouse.4. Even though the Fony had an extended warranty. I decided to buy the Yamagoto.5. Spinellis is popular, but its prices are exorbitant.6. That beautiful gray suit is 100% pure wool, but it isnt practical for everyday use.7. Even though the sale prices at Co
16、ttonworths 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 FiveExercise 11. 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 p
17、layer?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, Maam?7. How are you going to order your TV?Exercise 21. 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. The
18、y 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 wea
19、ther 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 31. Question: How much is the armchair on sale?A: Look on page 51! Theres a two-day furniture sale at the Furniture Barn.B: Whats on sale?A: Theres a black leather Italian ar
20、mchair for only $500. That would look fantastic in my bedroom.B: That sounds great. I saw the same chair at Bradshaws 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. Thats a great price. And look at
21、 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; itll go great with my new jeans.A: HmmThese mediums seem a little small. Id better try on a medium and a large.B: I love all these colors! I think Ill try on the red
22、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: Its 100% silk, imported from China.A: Wow; it must have cost a fortune.B: Not really. I got it on sale50% off.A: Where?B
23、: Af Findlays.A: Is the sale still on?B: Yes, but youd better hurry. Todays the last day.A: Okay. Bye!4. Question: Which soda is the best deal?A: We need to buy some soda for tonights party.B: Look at all the different kinds! Which one should we get?A: Why dont we get the orange? Its on sale for $4.
24、B: What about this cola? Its 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 dont drink it all tonight, we can save it for the next party.B: Soda isnt perishable, is it?A: No, not really. It lasts a long time.
