In an American drugstore or British chemist’sSome Useful Verbs: I’d like to infinitive [I would like to ≈ quisiera OR me gustaría] I’d like to buy some painkillers.. I’m looking for som
Trang 1In an American drugstore or British chemist’s
Some Useful Verbs:
I’d like to (infinitive) [I would like to ≈ quisiera OR me gustaría]
I’d like to buy some painkillers
I want (noun) I want a cold drink
I want to (infinitive) I want to buy a cold drink
Can I (infinitive)? Can I try on these earrings?
Could I (infinitive)? Could I have the big package, please?
DIALOGUE 1:
Clerk (USA): Hello, can I help you?
Customer: Yes, please I’m looking for some cold medicine because my nose is
stuffed up and I can’t breathe in bed at night
Clerk: How about this one? This medicine is the most popular one for your
symptoms
Customer: How much is it?
Clerk: It’s $12.99
Customer: Is there a cheaper generic brand?
Clerk: Let me see…Yes, there is a generic version of this type of medicine It costs
only $6.99
Customer: Well, that’s more reasonable! I’ll take it.
Clerk: OK How will you pay? In cash or by credit card?
Customer: In cash Here you are.
Clerk: Thank you Here is your change, and here is your bag I hope it solves your
problem!
Customer: Thanks! So do I!
DIALOGUE 2:
Shop Assistant (UK): Good afternoon! Can I help you with anything?
Customer: Uh, yes, please! I can’t find the toothpaste Where is it?
Shop Assistant: It’s over there on aisle 6 All the dental products are there.
Customer: Thanks!
(LATER)
Customer: I’d like to buy these 4 items, please—toothpaste, chewing gum, Coke and
a pair of flip-flops
Cashier: Sure That’s £21.34 in total How would you like to pay?
Customer: Do you accept credit cards?
Cashier: Of course
Customer: Great! I don’t have enough cash Here’s my card
Cashier: Thanks… Please sign here.
Customer: OK Thank you
Cashier: Thank you! Here’s your receipt Have a nice day!
Customer: You too!