VIP Class Notes (Li)[S/W]

Try to write 2 shopping role-plays using the examples below.

Shopping

Vocabulary

hang on a second/minute/give me a second – immediate

wait for me for a second/minute – usually when you’re doing something

roughly/approximately/about 4km away

leave at/take/exit at exit 4

model: which type is it

What other display sizes are there?/Do you have the same model in a bigger/smaller size?

RAM: memory

Hard drive/SSD (solid-state drive) – the storage

How long does the battery last?

eg. How big is the storage/hard drive/SSD?

pay by instalments/you can pay in 12 instalments

0% interest for 12 months/no interest/interest free

When you get there you could ask people on the road

Revised: 

When you get there you can ask another person.  

Buying a computer 

S: Hello, How can I help you?

I: I’m looking for this model (show them a picture)/I’m looking for a 13/15 inch laptop/What kind of 13-inch laptops do you recommend from…ABC brand

S: Sure, we have this model/We have these laptops matching your requirements/Are you using it for school/work/leisure etc.?

I: What other colours are there?/What configurations are there?/Can you customise the configurations?/I need it for school/work/gaming etc.

I: I would like this one/like this, please/How much is this?/How much does each model cost?

S: It’s 12000 yuan. How would you like to pay?/Would you like to pay by cash or card/Alipay/WeChat?

I: What payment options do you have?

S: We have cash/ card/Alipay/WeChat

I; Are there any promotions/discounts at the moment?/Do you have any discounts?/Can I get a tax refund?

Shopping (in general)

S: Good morning!/Hi, how are you?/Hey, What’s up! (greeting)

I: Good morning!/I’m good/fine/great, and you?

I: I want a hamburger/One hamburger please/Do you have any apples?

S; Sure/of course, hold on a second/Here you are/Yes, of course!/Having here or takeaway?

S: Do you want anything else?

I: No, I’m good/that’s all/Yes, I’d like a can of coke/a bottle of water…../How much is that/How much are these?/is everything?

S: It’s five-fifty, please

I: I’ll pay by card/Alipay

S: (if it’s cash) That’s 1 yuan change. Thank you, have a nice day!

I: Keep the change, you too!

Grammar

can vs. could

can – speaking/informal/present tense

You can take the nearest exit from here – mostly used for directions

could – writing/formal/past tense

You could try to ask someone else for help – for suggestions/advice

Where is the restroom?

Take an/You can take an escalator to the second floor. Then turn left and walk straight on. You will see the restroom on the right.

Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to Shanghai Disneyland?

You could take metro line 9 to Century Avenue. Then transfer to line 2 to Longyang Road. Finally, transfer to line 13 to Shanghai Disneyland.

Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the shopping mall?

Sure, you could take metro line 9 and get off at Century Avenue. Then you take the No. 961 bus to the shopping mall. It’s next to the Starbucks. 

Excuse me, is there a parking lot nearby?

Let me see. You can walk along Huamu Road. When you reach the intersection between Huamu Road and Jinxiu Road, you’ll see the parking lot. It’s (about/approximately) 4 km away from there.

Thank you.

Hi Jack, how do I get to your company from your home?

Hang on a second/give me a second, let me check for you. Drive along Middle YangGao Road. When you arrive at the third intersection, you need to exit at JinHai Road. Then go straight on and when you reach the intersection between JinHai Road and Gutang Road, you’ll have to turn right. Finally, just drive straight to PingAn Insurance Company.