Dialogue A
Li:This factory produces China's traditional handcraft:cloisonne,or Beijing enamel,as it is called.
Nina:Miss LI,how is cloisonne made?The technique must be very complicated.
Li:I know a little bit. First they have to make a pattern de-sign,then body making,wiring,enamel-filling and firing,and polishing and gilding. Shall we go and have a look inthe workshop?
Nina:No,I just wondered and asked.
Nora:I've heard that those who have been in China buy some pieces as mementos.
Nina:Let's also buy some. Miss Li,take us to have a look.
Li:Mr. Wang,the manager is coming. Let's follow him.
Wang:Welcome. Come with me to the display room,where thousands of varieties are on show. Here are watches and clocks,and writing materials. There's jewelry there,and over there are various vases,utensils,and an assortment of other things. All these articles are of the latest design and samples,besides which there are captions in English with marked price. Except for some reserved articles,all may be sold on hand.
Nora:Thank you. It's just like a treasure palace. I wonder whether I will be able to part from here once I enter.
Wang:Take your time. I'll be back with you in half an hour. (In about 30 minutes)
Nina:I think anyway I must buy a vase. I also want to buy several necklaces,several bracelet bangles,a casket jewel box,a pen for my husband,and Miss Li,do you happen to have a calculator with you?
Nora:Nina,do you think I should take this clock or the pair of bottles?I've also settled on this table napkin box,toothpick bottle and this set of tableware. I'll put them in the glass closet in our dining room. (Mr. Wang returns. )
Waug:What have you harvested?
Nora:Chinese civilization…
Nina:And oriental arts.
Wang:Thank you for your compliments. And thank you,Miss LI,for bringing them to our factory.
Li:You're welcome. Bye now!