导语：想给特别的人买完美的礼物?还是要买给自己一份奖励?这儿有一些有用的表达方式，能帮你在逛商场或是流连在精致小店时找到你所寻找的东西。
I'm just looking. 当你走入一家店时，促销员都会问你想买什么，如果你还不知道你想买什么，这是对"Can I help you find anything?"最佳回答。
Where are your fitting rooms? 如果你看到中意的衣服，当然要试穿一下，你就可以向售货员提出这个问题。 然而在英国，你要问的应该是changing rooms。
Does this come in other colors? 如果你发现你很喜欢某件商品，但想要不同的颜色，就问售货员这个问题。
Do you have this in other sizes? 你找到了绝佳的假日服装，但却没找到你的尺码!用上面的问题询问售货员，他或她就有可能向你提供最合适的着装。
Do you have any of these in stock? 你看到橱窗中有，但是商品区却没有这种商品。去问营业员是否有left in stock，可能储藏室还有些呢。
Can I put this on hold? 不确定你是否找到了最好的礼物?只要让售货员"put it on hold"，那么他们会将商品为你保留一到两天。那样的话，在你继续到处看看的时候那件商品也不至于马上消失。
I'd like a gift receipt for this. 根据你的要求，大多数的商店可以提供一张gift receipt，上面没有任何的价钱。因此，如果你的朋友觉得你的礼物不合适，他或她可以随时调换。但是，如果不这样的话，他们将永远不知道你付了多少钱!
Can I get a price check for this? 找不到你看的商品的价格?那就问售货员这个问题，他或她会为你查价格。
What's your return policy? 在你买礼物之前，要问清楚售货员你买的东西可不可以退或怎样可以换。
Do you provide gift-wrapping? 没有时间为你买的礼物包装?别着急，许多商店为他们的顾客特别是在繁忙的假日期间提供包装服务。
Molly: Today we will learn about Demi Moore, one of my favorite sexy stars. Then we will learn how to say THANK YOU. We will also learn what questions not to ask. VERY IMPORTANT! Lastly we will sing a song, "ALL THAT SHE WANTS".
Gordon: I want to improve my English, and I want to have fun. Let's begin with Everyday English.
莫利：今天我们会谈论我的偶像之一--性感明星Demi Moore。然后我们会学习和外国人握手的方法和什么时间及怎样说 THANK YOU。最后，我们要学一首新歌。学习英文将会变得非常有趣!
戈登：我想提高我的英语，有想学的有意思，让我们从每日英语开始吧。
New Words 生词
1) Assist: help, give assistance to
I would be glad to assist you in learning Chinese.
我很高兴能帮你学汉语。
2) Clerk(办事员): worker, assistant, salesman
Give your money to the store clerk.
把你的钱给商店营业员。
3) Fluent [English]: to speak clearly, to flow, like a native speaker
Da Shan can speak fluent Chinese, he is my hero. It is easy to read English, but speaking fluent English is very difficult.
大山能说一口流利的中文，他是我的偶像。读英语很简单，可是要讲一口流利的英语却很难。
4) Flashing(闪电): bright lights that come and go
There are many flashing lights on the streets of Beijing.
在北京的街上有许多闪光灯。
5) French fries (法式炸薯条): fried potato slices
I love to eat hamburgers and French-fries.
我喜欢吃汉堡和薯条。
6) Kidding (开玩笑): joking, making fun of
I was just kidding when I said you were a playboy like Bill Clinton.
当我说你是象比尔·克林顿一样的花花公子时，我是在跟你开玩笑。
7) Pour (倾泻，倒): put in, fill
Please pour me some tea.
请给我倒些茶。
LESSONS 课文
In the Western world, people love to say 'thank you' even for the smallest things. If you buy something at the store, the customer and the clerk both want to say 'thank you.' When someone pours you a drink, we also want to say thank you. When someone gives you praise, we don't say "Where, where," like in China. In the West we just say 'thank you.' However, it is important to use other words to express "thank you" that will show you can speak fluent English. And your English is very fluent, right?
在西方，即使是别人帮自己做了微不足道的小事的时候，当事人都喜欢说"谢谢"。如果你在商店购物，顾客和营业员都会对双方说“谢谢”。当有人为你倒了杯茶的'时候，你也应该说声“谢谢”。当有人夸奖你的时候，在西方人们不象中国人那样说“哪里哪里”，而说“谢谢”。然而，除了说“谢谢”之外，还可以用其它类似的表达法，表现你能说流利的英语，而且你的英语非常棒，不是吗?
THANK YOU! Now I am starting to understand. You are saying it is important to use many synonyms for "thank you."
谢谢!现在我开始理解了。你是说用不同的“谢谢”的同义词来表达很重要，是吗?
You bet. Now try using these synonyms for "thank you" the next time someone helps or praises you.
你说对了。下次有人帮助你或称赞你的时候，你就可以用“谢谢”的同义词来表达。
LESSON
Synonyms for Thank You
1) Thanks
Thanks for the loan.
谢谢你贷款给我。
2) Thanks a bunch
Thanks a bunch for introducing me to Billy's sister.
谢谢你把我介绍给比利的妹妹。
3) I owe you one
I owe you one, thanks for all your help.
我欠你一份人情，多谢你的帮助。
4) I appreciate it
I really appreciate your help.
我真的很感激你的帮助。
5) You're the best
You're still the best.
你仍然是最好的。
6) That wasn't necessary
Thanks a bunch, that wasn't necessary.
多谢，不必那么客气。
7) That was kind of you
That was kind of you to sort all my books.
你真好，帮我整理书籍。
8) How kind of you
How kind of you to help out.
你帮我脱离了困境，我很感激。
9) You are too kind
Thanks, you are too kind.
谢谢，你太好了。
10) I will never forget this
I owe you one, I will never forget this.
我欠你一份人情，我永远会记着你对我做的一切。
Note When pronouncing the sound in "thank you", your tongue should come out a little. If you say 'Thanks' wrong, it will sound like 'Sanks'..
注：在发“thank you”里的“TH”音的时候，舌头应该伸出来一点。如果你没有正确地发这个音的时候，听上去就好象 是“Sanks”。
Example: "Sure you can borrow $100 USD, anytime."
"Thanks a bunch, I owe you one." ?
“你当然可以借100美元，任何时候都可以。”
“多谢你，我欠你一次。”
Example: "Here is your gift." "It is wonderful, you are too kind. I will never forget this."
“这是你的礼物。”
“太好了，你真好。我会永远记着你的好意的。”
Example: "Clerk, here is the money."
"Thanks a bunch, we appreciate your business."
“营业员，这是交的钱。”
“多谢，多谢您的惠顾。”
Note If you don't want someone's help, always say more than no. It is polite to say no, thank you.
注：如果你不需要某人的帮助，永远要避免仅仅停留在说“不”上。礼貌的说法是“不，谢谢你。”
To say "No, thank you, I don't want that," try..
1) Thanks, but no, thanks
Thanks, but no thanks, I don't want a drink.
2) That's all right
Thanks all right, I am not hungry.
3) I am ok
I am ok, forget it.
4) No need, thanks
No need, thanks, I have some tea already.
5) Thanks anyway.
Thanks anyway, maybe next time.
6) No thanks
No, thanks, I am busy.
Example: "Would you like to buy a new car?"
"No, thanks, I already have one."
例句1. “你想买一辆新车吗?”
“不，多谢，我已经有一辆了。”
Example: "Would you like some more ice tea or French fries?"
"Thanks, but no, thanks, I am full. Maybe next time."
例句2. “你还想要更多的冰茶或薯条吗?”
“谢谢，我已经饱了。也许下次吧。”
Example: "Would you like a kiss from a handsome Canadian man?"
"No need, thanks, maybe next time!"
例句3.“你想让一个英俊的加拿大人吻你吗?”
“不必了，多谢，也许下次吧!”
DIALOGUE : In Your Dreams!
对话：你做梦吧!
Molly: Gordon, how's business?
Gordon: Same old, same old. How can I help you?
Molly: You are a clerk at this store, right?
Gordon: You are correct, how can I assist you?
Molly: I need a book that will teach me how to speak fluent English.
Gordon: Do you like speaking English?
Molly: Yes, but English is hard.
Gordon: Here is a good textbook.
Molly: Thanks a bunch, I owe you one.
Gordon: You're welcome. Can I offer you a better way to study English?
Molly: Of course! I would love that. How can I master English quickly?
Gordon: You should find a foreign boyfriend, like me. So every time when we are together, it will be like English class.
Molly: In your dreams! I mean, thanks, but no, thanks, sir. I don't owe you one. I don't appreciate it. No need, maybe next time, or maybe never!
Gordon: I was just kidding. I was making a joke. The best way to learn is to log on to and sign up for the cool English newsletters there. Don't forget to practise everyday.
Molly: Now that is good advice. I appreciate it, thanks a million. You're the best, I will never forget this.
Gordon: You're welcome, anything for you.
Molly: Wait a minute. Maybe you're right, having a Canadian boyfriend would help me speak fluent English.
Gordon: Great!
Molly: Yeah, great. Do you have Da Shan's phone number?
Gordon: In your dreams!
莫莉：戈登，最近怎么样?
戈登：老样子，老样子。我能帮你吗?
莫莉：你是这家商店的职员，是吗?
戈登：没错，我能帮你什么忙?
莫莉：我需要一本教我说一口流利英语的书。
戈登：你喜欢说英语吗?
莫莉：是的，可英语太难了。
戈登：这有一本好教科书。
莫莉：多谢，我感激你。
戈登：不客气。我能给你提议一种学习英语更好的方式吗?
莫莉：当然了，我喜欢。我怎么能更快地掌握英语?
戈登：你应该找一个老外男朋友，象我这样。这样每次我们在一起的时候就象是在上英语课。
莫莉：你做梦吧!我是说，谢谢，不过，不，谢谢，先生。我不感激你。我不感谢。不需要，也许下一次，或者也许永远也不!
戈登：我只是开玩笑。我在说笑。最好的学习方式是登陆并订阅那里很棒的英语电子杂志。别忘了每天练习。
莫莉：现在这个建议很好。谢谢，太谢谢了。你是最好的，我永远都不会忘记。
戈登：不客气，愿为你两肋插刀。
莫莉：等等，也许你是对的，有一个加拿大男朋友会帮助我说流利的英语。
戈登：好极了!
莫莉：没错，很棒，你有大山的电话号码吗?
戈登：你做梦吧!
New Words 生词
1) Big Mouth : can't keep a secret
That chubby girl Linda has a big mouth.
那个胖乎乎的叫琳达的女孩不能保守秘密。
2) A Diet (节食): a plan to lose weight
I must go on a diet to lose weight.
我必须节食来减肥了。
3) Elderly(年龄大的): very old, aged
My grandfather is quite elderly. He is over 100 years old. 我的祖父年龄很大，他已经超过100岁了。
4) Especially (尤其): mainly, usually
I love Chinese food, especially noodles.
我喜欢中国食品，尤其是面条。
5)Rake in: (获得很多) make a lot of something
My new business is raking in the money. Clinton is raking in lots of mistresses.
我的新生意很赚钱。克林顿有很多情妇。
Lesson: 课文
There are three questions you should NEVER ask a Westerner: 有三个问题你应该永远也不要问外国人：
1) How old are you? Why do you look so elderly? Are you really old?
你多大年龄?为什么你看起来这么老?你真的很老吗?(对于很多人来说，年龄是一个秘密，尤其是女人，更忌讳别人问她的年龄!)
2) How poor are you? How much money do you make? What's your salary like? How much bread do you rake in?
你有多富?你有多少钱?你的工资有多少?你挣多少钱? (没有人讨论他们的薪水。对于某些工作来说，如果你与同事讨论薪水的话，有可能被炒鱿鱼。)
3) How fat are you? How much do you weigh? Shouldn't you be on a diet?
你有多胖?你的体重是多少?你是否应该节食减肥? (在美国，有很多人的体重都超重，但是没有人喜欢让别人说他们有多么多么重。)
Note if you ask these or other Rude questions, people will answer with one or more of the following:
注：如果你问这样或另外一些愚蠢的问题，别人就会以下面的话答复你：
a) How dare you ask such a question?
你竟敢问这种问题?
b) I am not telling you, it is a secret.
我不告诉你，那是秘密。
c) I am sorry, that is personal.
很抱歉，这是我的隐私。
d) You might have a big mouth, so I can't tell you.
你也许无法保守秘密，所以我不会告诉你。
e) A lady never tells.
女士拒绝回答这个问题。
f) A gentlemen never tells.
绅士拒绝回答这个问题。
g) Where did you get your poor manners?
你的礼貌到哪儿去了?
Remember, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do," so don't be a Rude Dude! In addition, if some one asks you a rude question, try using one of the above responses.
别忘了，“入乡随俗”，因此不要作一个鲁莽的人!而且，如果有人问你一个不礼貌的问题，你也可以用上面的话来回答。
Dialogue
Molly: How's business?
Gordon: Only so-so, and you?
Molly: Things couldn't be better, I quit smoking. I feel like a new person.
Gordon: May I ask you a few questions about your new life?
Molly: Shoot. Anything for you!
Gordon: Cool, now that you stopped smoking, how much do you weigh? How fat are you? Shouldn't you go on a diet?
Molly: How dare you ask such a question? That is quite rude.
Gordon: Sorry about that, I will ask another question. How old are you?
Molly: Oh my god, a lady never tells.
Gordon: You must be elderly if you don't want to say. Well, I only have one question left.
Molly: You had better not ask about my salary -- that would be rude.
Gordon: I don't want to know how much you rake in, I just want to know how much you will lend me?
Molly: Finally a question I am willing to answer. The answer is zero. Zip, nil. One minus one.
Gordon: Man, fat old people are not very nice.
莫莉：你怎么样?
戈登：只是一般般，你呢?
莫莉：没有比这更好的了，我戒烟了。我感觉象个新人。
戈登：我能就你的新生活问一些问题吗?
莫莉：问吧。对你什么都成!
戈登：酷，现在你不吸烟了，你的体重是多少?你有多胖?你不应该减肥吗?
莫莉：你怎么敢问这样的问题?这很粗鲁。
戈登：对不起，我要问另一个问题。你多大了?
莫莉：噢，天啊，女人从不说这个。
戈登：如果你不想说，你肯定老了。唔，我只剩一个问题了。
莫莉：你最好不要问我的薪水--那么做很粗鲁。
戈登：我不想知道你挣多少，我只想知道你可以借给我多少?
莫莉：终于问了一个我愿意回答的问题。答案是零。什么都没有，零蛋。一减一。
戈登：伙计，肥胖的老人不太好。
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