公务员英语口语900句lesson 42

At a Repairing Shop

Dialogue 1

-Can I help you?

-I'm coing to have the gas meter repaired.

-What's wrong?

-It doesn't work,and can't accurately show the level of the gas in the rank.Fortunately I found the problem.Otherwise,I'll be late for the meeting if the car breaks down on the way when there is no gas.

-Let me see.I' afraid you'll have to leave it with me.

-How long will it take?

-Two days.

Dialogue 2

-Can you get my car going again?I'm going to have a meeting in half an hour.

-What's the trouble?

-It's hard to start.

-It's nothing serious.Wait for a minute,plese.

-Thank you.

Dialogue 3

-Can I help you?

-Yes,my brakes are not working well.

-What's wrong with them?

-I hear a noise and feel vibrations when I step on the brake.

-The front brakes?

-I think so.

-What kind of car is it?

-Toyota Corona 2002.

-Write down your name and address,give me the key,and I'll check it out.

-Do you charge for checking it out?

-No.

-How long is it going to take?

-About half an hour.

-I've finished my report,so I'll wait.

Dialogue 4

-You need a new pair of brake pads.I'll show you the thickness of the pads.They were worn to the limit.

-How much will that cost?

-$60,plus half an hour of labor.The total is $75 plus tax.

-OK.go ahead and fix it.When should I pick up my car?

-Give me one hour.

-Would you please be a little earlier?I have an important meeting to attend an hour later.

-I'll try my best.

-Thank you very much.

Dialogue 5

-Can I help you?

-My engine warning light is on.

-How long has it been on for?

-Just since today.

-Stillk drive,without problems?

-It runs fine.

-Check it out.There'll be a $45 charge to check it over.If you fix it with us,we'll include the $45 into your repair.

-OK.

-About an hour.Are you going to wait?

-Can you give me a call when you have done checking,for I have to attend a meeting now.

-All right.