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Travel 6:At The Post Office
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Conversation At A Post Office Counter
Hugh wants to send a letter from London to China.
Hugh Hello.I'd like to send this letter to China.
Emma Would you like to put it one the scales,please?
Hugh OK.
Emma It's…er…just under 20 grams.
Hugh How much does it cost to send a letter?
Emma China?That'll be 65p-that's airmail.If you're not in a hurry,you could send it by surface mail.That'll be 36 pence.
Hugh Oh ,that's much cheaper.yes,I'll send it surface mail.How long will it take to get there?
Emma Surface mail from the UK to China.Mmm,up to eight weeks.
Hugh Eigth weeks?!
Emma It might not take that long.But up to eight weeks.
Hugh That's almost two months.No,I've changed my mind.I'm going to send it by airmail instead.How long will that take?
Emma Four days.
Hugh That's better.How much?
Emma 65 pence.
Hugh (He pays.)Here you are .Thanks very much .(laugh)Eight weeks!
Editor:
杨岷
From:
Enorth.com.cn 2004-03-03 17:27
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