B： I can let you have a room in the new wing.
A： What，s the daily rate？
B： ＄60.00 a night.
A： Could you show me something less expensive？
B： Yes， of course. Right this way， please.
15. At a Bank
在银行
Banking hours are usually from 9∶00 to 3∶00， Monday to Friday. Sometimes you can，t get service in a bank unless you have an account there.
1. A： I，d like to change these pesos， please.
B： How do you want them？
A： It doesn，t make any difference.
B： Did you want anything else？
A： Yes， I，d like to open an account.
2. A： Would you cash these travelers checks， please？
B： How would you like them？
A： In ten dollar bill， please.
B： Is there anything else？
A： Yes， I，d like to know how to send money to France.
3. A： Could I change these pounds for dollars， please？
B： Do you want small bills or large？
A： It doesn，t matter.
B： Do you want anything else？
A： Yes， I，d like to know the exchange rate for yen.
4. A： Could you change these for me， please？
B： What would you like？
A： Twenties and some smaller bills， please.
B： Anything else？
A： Yes. Could you tell me my balance？ Here，s my account number.
16. In a Post Office
在邮局
Every mailing address in the United States has a “ZIP code” which should be used whenever possible. Post offices are generally open from 8∶30 to 5∶00 from Monday to Friday and until noon on Saturday.
美国每一个通信地址都编有邮政号码， 应该尽量加以利用。邮局的营业时间一般是星期一到星期五的上午8点半至下午5点半，星期六只营业至中午。
1. A： How much is an airmail letter to Japan？
B： I，ll have to check. Can I help you with anything else？
A： I，d like a 20 cent stamp， please.
B： There you are.
2. A： Could you tell me how much it would cost to send this to France by regular mail？
B： I，ll look it up. Is there anything else？
A： Yes. I，d like five airmail stamps.
B： Here you are.
3. A： How much would a post card to Brazil be？
B： Let me check for you. Do you need anything else？
A： Yes. I，d like a book of 20 cent stamps， please.
B： Here you are.
4. A： How much more would it cost to send this special delivery？
B： Just a second. I，ll have to check that？ Anything else I can do for you？
A： Yes. I，d like to send a ＄20.00 money order.
B： There you go.
17. Getting a Haircut
理发
Many barber shops or hair stylists now cut both men，s and women，s hair. Prices vary considerably and it，s sometimes necessary to make an appointment.
许多专理男发或女发的理发店现在男女发均理，理发的价格相差很大，而且有时候理发还需预约。
1. A： How do you want it？
B： Cut it short all over.
A： Would you like it washed？
B： No， thank you. It，s OK.
2. A： How would you like it？
B： Trim the back， but leave it long on the sides， please.
A： Do you want a shampoo？
B： No， thanks.
3. A： How would you like me to cut it？
B： Just a trim， please.
A： Do you want it thinned？
B： No， I don，t think so， thanks.
4. A： What do you want me to do？
B： Not too much off， please.
A： Do you want a conditioner？
B： No， that，s fine， thanks.
18. Shopping
购物
Clothing sizes are measured differently in the United States from the way they，re measured in countries where the metric system is used.
美国服装尺寸的量法和使用公制单位的国家不一样。
1. A： Are you being helped？
B： No. What do you have in brown suede jackets， size 40？
A： The closest I have is a 38.
B： Do you think you，ll be getting any more in？
A： No， but they might have them at our other store.
2. A： Is anybody waiting on you？
B： No. I，m trying to find a green sweater in extra large.
B： We have your size， but not in that color.
A： Can you order one for me？
B： Certainly. Just give me your name and address.
3. A： Is somebody taking care of you？
B： No. I，d like a longsleeved shirt in yellow， medium.
A： I think we，re out of your size.
B： Well， can you get me one？
A： I think so. Check back next week.
4. A： Is anyone helping you？
B： No. I，m looking for a navy blue raincoat， size 36.
A： I，m afraid we don，t have any left.
B： Will you be getting more in？
A： Yes. Try us again next Monday.
19. Buying Theater Tickets
买戏票
Going to the theater is very popular and shows are often sold out far in advance. It is a good idea to buy your tickets in advance if you want to see a particular show. It is not necessary to tip the person who shows you to your seat in a theater.
人们很喜欢看戏，而且戏票常常是很早就预售一空。 如果你想看某一场演出，最好是提前买票。没有必要给剧院领座的人付小费。
1. A： I，d like to reserve two seats for tomorrow night.
B： Would you like orchestra seats？
A： Isn，t there anything less expensive？
B： Not unless you want the matinee.
2. A： Can I still get tickets for tonight，s performance？
B： The front balcony is still available.
A： Aren，t there any other seats？
B： No， I，m afraid that，s it.
3. A： Are there any seats left for Saturday night？
B： I still have a few seats in the mezzanine.
A： I suppose there，s nothing cheaper， is there？
B： No. Nothing. I，m sorry.
4. A： Is there anything available for tonight？
B： There are some seats in the rear mezzanine.
A： Isn，t there anything else available？
B： No， the show is almost sold out.
20. Sports
运动