寒假到了，你的假期打算怎么过？可千万别忘了学习。寒假期间，我们特推出“英语日常口语假期操练”。辑录与你最接近的日常口语项目，让你碰到相似情景时，有“话”可说。

　　一、 Giving Compliments 赞美

　　Friends often compliment one another on clothes, especially if the clothes are new.

　　1. A: What a beautiful sweater!

　　B: Do you think it looks good on me?

　　A: Yes, and it goes beautifully with your pants.

　　B: You won't believe it, but it was really cheap.

　　A: I wish I could find one just like it.

　　2. A: I like your new coat.

　　B: Do you think it fits OK?

　　A: Yes. It looks terrific!

　　B: I bought it at half price.

　　A: You were lucky to find it.

　　3. A: That's a very nice jacket.

　　B: Does it really look OK?

　　A: Yes, and I like the color too. It matches your hat.

　　B: And I got it on sale.

　　A: That's incredible!

　　4. A: I love that shirt.

　　B: Do you really like it?

　　A: Yes, it fits perfectly.

　　B: It wasn't very expensive either.

　　A: That's amazing!It looks expensive.

　　二、Asking for Change 换零钱

　　It is sometimes difficult to get change without buying something, so it's a good idea to carry change with you at all time. If you need change, you can buy something inexpensive like candy or a newspaper and ask for the coins you need.

　　1. A: Excuse me, but could you give me some change?

　　B: Let me see. Are pence OK?

　　A: I want to make a phone call.

　　B: Then you'll need small change.

　　2. A: Sorry to bother you, but do you have change for one pound?

　　B: I'll have to look. What do you want it for?

　　A: I need it for the parking meter.

　　B: I can give you pence, if that'll help.

　　3. A: Pardon me, but I was wondering if you could break one pound.

　　B: Let me look. What do you need?

　　A: I need the change for the stamp machine.

　　B: I think pence will do.

　　4. A: Excuse me, could you give me change for one pound?

　　B: I'll see what I have. What do you need it for?

　　A: I want to get cigarettes.

　　B: You can use pence.

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