At the Department Store (4)

A：Three hundred yuan.

B：That's rather more than I thought of paying. I should have something cheaper.

A：Maybe a little dearer， but the quality is very good. ma'am. It's exceptionally¹ good in material and the handicraft is more exquisite². It wears very well and keeps its shape.

B：All right， I'll take it. I expect it's worth it. Can I pay by Visa Card？

A：We don't accept Visa Card，you have to pay cash.

B：OK. Will you accept Master Card？

A：Yes， we do. Please go to the cash counter and pay for it. I'll wrap it up for you.

B：All right， thank you.

Dialogue B

Rosa：I never expected there would be so many people.

Miss Liu：Oh， this is nothing. On weekends， you won't even be able to move around. Don't forget you're in China

Rosa：You're right. Let's go upstairs. It might be less crowded on the second floor. I want to look for an outfit³ for myself.

Miss Liu：Oh，there is the directory⁴ over by the escalator.

Rosa： Yeah， but can't read all the characters.

Miss Liu： Let's see… first floor， cosmetics⁵， footwear， traveling bags. Second floor… sportswear， ladies clothing…

Rosa：Let's go directly to the second floor.

（At the ladies section on the second floor. ）

Rosa：Here's a gorgeous⁶ outfit. Jacket and pants to match. They look the right size. It'll probably fit me.

Miss Liu：Why don't you try it on？ The fitting－room is over there.

Rosa：I think I will. （Trying the clothes on. ） Well，what do you think， Liu？

Miss Liu：Terrific. It looks just great on you.

Rosa：Thanks. I think I'll take it. Let's go and pay.

Words and Expressions　

exceptionally    ad. 异常地

crimson    n. 深红

directory    n. 购物指南；电话簿

cosmetic    n.化妆品

footwear     n. 鞋类

gorgeous/    a. 好看的；华丽的

terrific    a. 好极了；棒极了