Dialogue B: I Like These Chinese Dolls
(Mrs. Anderson comes to a Chinese department store to buy some gifts before she goes back to England.) Salesgirl: What can I do for you, Madam? Mrs. Anderson: I'd like to buy something for my grandchildren. Salesgirl: How about these Chinese dolls? They are of the traditional style. Mrs. Anderson: Oh, so cute! I love them. Salesgirl: They are popular with children all over the world. Mrs. Anderson: I'll take two of them for my two grandchildren. Salesgirl: OK. I'll pack them in two beautiful boxes. Mrs. Anderson: Thank you. How much do I owe you? Salesgirl: Thirty yuan.
1 Where is Mrs. Anderson from? 2 For whom did Mrs. Anderson buy the dolls? 3 With whom are these Chinese dolls popular? 4 What is special about these dolls? 5 How much does Mrs. Anderson need to pay for each of the dolls? 6 How did the salesgirl pack the two dolls?
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