Conversation A
(Tess is shopping at The Corner Market.)
Tess: Eve, how much are these Christmas ornaments?
Eve: Those are on sale. They are $2.00 each.
Tess: That’s cheap! These will make good presents for next year.
Eve: You’re right.
Tess: I’m sad The Corner Market might close. It’s my favorite grocery store.
Eve: I’m sad, too. But it could be a good thing.
Tess: Yes. Then you could really focus on singing.Key Words
On sale (adj) 在打折的，特價的
Ida bought his shoes on sale. They were cheaper than usual.
Close (v) 關門大吉;歇業
That coffee shop is closing. It didn’t have enough customers.
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1. 翻譯
明天書店有好多書打折。
Lots of books in the bookstore are going to be on sale tomorrow.
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After-Christmas Shopping (1/2)
Conversation A
(Tess is shopping at The Corner Market.)
Tess: Eve, how much are these Christmas ornaments?
Eve: Those are on sale. They are $2.00 each.
Tess: That’s cheap! These will make good presents for next year.
Eve: You’re right.
Tess: I’m sad The Corner Market might close. It’s my favorite grocery store.
Eve: I’m sad, too. But it could be a good thing.
Tess: Yes. Then you could really focus on singing.
Key words
On sale (adj) 在打折的，特價的
Ida bought his shoes on sale. They were cheaper than usual.
Close (v) 關門大吉;歇業
That coffee shop is closing. It didn’t have enough customers.
Conversation B
(Zack walks in.)
Eve: Hi, Zack!
Zack: Hi, Eve. How is the sale going?
Eve: It’s great. Things are flying off the shelves.
Zack: Then I hope I’m not too late. I came to pick up a few things for our New Year’s party. You’re coming, right?
Eve: Of course! I wouldn’t miss it.
Zack: what about you, Tess?
Tess: I’ll be there. Celebrating New Year’s with you guys will be fun.
Key words
Pick up (v) 購買
Are you hungry? I can go and pick up some dinner.
More information: Fly off the shelf (idiom) 飛一般地離貨架，意指賣得很好。
Conversation C
Eve: Oh, I almost forgot! I have something for you guys.
Tess: What is it?
(Eve gives both of them a CD.)
Zack: it’s your new CD!
Eve: I wanted to give them to you before I leave.
Tess: Thanks, Eve! You’re an angel.
Zack: When are you leaving?
Eve: The tour starts in two weeks.
Zack: That’s soon! We’ll miss you.
Eve: I’ll miss you guys, too. But don’t worry. I’ll be back before you know it.
Key words
Angel (n) 天使，像天使般好心的人
Brooke is such an angel. She’s kind and helpful to everyone.
Tour (n) 巡回演出
On their tour, Jack’s band will play in many places around the country.
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