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书店浏览选书Browsing a Bookstore

在书店浏览不同区域,寻找特定类型的书籍 This scene includes 19 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 书店店员.

Shopping · 购物19 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

Dialogue Preview · 对话预览

Finding a Specific Book · 寻找特定书籍

basic
You

Hi, I'm looking for a book but I'm not sure where to find it. Can you help?

你好,我在找一本书但不知道在哪。能帮忙吗?

Of course! Do you know the title or the author?

当然可以!你知道书名或者作者吗?

You

The author is Yuval Noah Harari. I think the book is called 'Sapiens.'

作者是尤瓦尔·赫拉利。书名好像叫《人类简史》。

Great choice! Let me look it up in our system... We have it in stock. It's in the non-fiction section, aisle four. I can show you.

好选择!我在系统里查一下……有货。在非虚构区,第四排。我可以带您去。

You

Thanks! Do you have it in paperback? I prefer that over hardcover.

谢谢!有平装版吗?我喜欢平装胜过精装。

💡 英文书通常有hardcover(精装,先出,更贵)和paperback(平装,后出,更便宜)两种版本。

Yes, we have both. The paperback is $16.99 and the hardcover is $29.99. We also have the audiobook on CD if you're interested.

两种都有。平装16.99美元,精装29.99美元。如果您感兴趣,我们也有CD版有声书。

You

Paperback is fine. Are there any current promotions on books?

平装就好。现在书有什么促销活动吗?

Yes! It's buy two, get the third one 50% off on all bestsellers this week. That book qualifies since it's on the bestseller list.

有的!本周所有畅销书买两本第三本半价。这本书在畅销榜上,可以参加活动。

You

I'll look around for two more then. Thank you!

那我再看看找两本。谢谢!

Browsing & Discovering New Reads · 浏览和发现新书

intermediate
You

I finished all my books and need something new. I usually read thrillers but I want to try something different.

我的书都看完了,需要新的。我通常看悬疑小说但想尝试不同的。

If you like thrillers, you might enjoy historical fiction — it has that same page-turning quality but with real events woven in. Have you tried any?

如果您喜欢悬疑,可能会喜欢历史小说——同样引人入胜,但融入了真实事件。您试过吗?

You

Not really. Any specific recommendations?

没怎么试过。有什么具体推荐吗?

Our staff pick this month is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It's set in World War II France and it's absolutely gripping. We have a whole staff picks shelf by the entrance.

我们这个月的员工推荐是克里斯汀·汉娜的《夜莺》。背景是二战时期的法国,非常扣人心弦。入口处有一整个员工推荐书架。

You

That sounds interesting. Do you have a reading group or book club here?

听起来不错。你们有读书会吗?

We do! We meet the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM. This month we're reading a mystery novel. It's free to join and we provide coffee.

有的!每月第一个周四晚上7点。这个月读的是一本推理小说。免费参加,我们提供咖啡。

You

That's great. I'll also check out the new releases section. Where is that?

太好了。我也想看看新书区。在哪里?

New releases are right at the front, organized by genre. We also have a 'local authors' table if you're interested in supporting local writers.

新书就在前面,按类型分类。如果您想支持本地作家,我们还有一个'本地作者'展台。

You

I'll take a look. Can I also order a book that's not in stock?

我去看看。如果没有的书可以预订吗?

Absolutely. We can special order anything and it usually arrives within 3 to 5 business days. No extra charge for the order.

当然可以。我们可以特别订购任何书,通常3到5个工作日到。订购不收额外费用。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

title

书名

author

作者

in stock

有货

non-fiction

非虚构

look it up

查一下

paperback

平装

hardcover

精装

audiobook

有声书

buy two get the third 50% off

买两本第三本半价

bestseller list

畅销榜

historical fiction

历史小说

page-turning

引人入胜的/让人停不下来的

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 英文书通常有hardcover(精装,先出,更贵)和paperback(平装,后出,更便宜)两种版本。

How to practice this scene · 如何练习

1

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Repeat · 逐句跟读

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Role-play · 角色扮演

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "browsing a bookstore" in English?
You can start with: "Hi, I'm looking for a book but I'm not sure where to find it. Can you help?" (你好,我在找一本书但不知道在哪。能帮忙吗?).
What will staff/locals say to you during "browsing a bookstore"?
You may hear: "Of course! Do you know the title or the author?" (当然可以!你知道书名或者作者吗?).
How many English phrases are in this "Browsing a Bookstore" scene?
This scene contains 19 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering finding a specific book, browsing & discovering new reads.
Are there cultural tips for "browsing a bookstore" in English-speaking countries?
英文书通常有hardcover(精装,先出,更贵)和paperback(平装,后出,更便宜)两种版本。

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