Hong Kong is a shopper’s paradise ！You can find the latest fashions, cutting edge, electronics, and beautiful jewelry. But be ready to spend time looking for the bargains ！Read our advice on how to find the best deals in the city.

　　香港是购物者的天堂！在这里你可以发现最新的时尚潮流、尖端的电子产品和华丽的珠宝首饰。不过要淘宝就得做好花费时间的准备。下面我们就一起来和大家分享一下shopping经历吧。

　　Part1

　　A: May I help you ,ma’am?

　　B: Yes, thank you. I’d like to buy a blouse.

　　A: What color are you looking for?

　　B: I need something to go with a brown skirt.

　　A: Here’s a pretty green one but it’s not on sale.

　　B: Well, it has long sleeves. I’d like a short-sleeved blouse with a high neck, if you have one.

　　A: We have this one in yellow. What size do you take?

　　B: Thirty-four. Do you have that one in my size?

　　A: Yes, here is it.

　　B: How much is it?

　　A: I t costs $80.00.

　　B: Oh, my. That’s too expensive for me. Is there any discount？

　　A: I’m afraid not.

　　B: Well, I think I’ll look around some more. But I may come back for this one. Thank you.

　　A: You’re welcome

　　Part1讲解部分：

　　1. on sale：看到这个，大家一定会觉得很熟悉。对了，平时在商店打折时就时常会挂出“on sale”的牌子。

　　一月、二月或者七月、八月去香港正巧能赶上换季大减价。届时百货商店可能打1至5折。也就是50% to 90% lower。

　　好了，那么我们今天的第一个shopping tips就是：

　　When to shop: Visit in January/February or July/August for the end-of-season sales. Prices in department stores may be 50% to 90% lower.

　　何时购物：一月、二月或者七月、八月去正赶上换季大减价。届时百货商店可能打1至5折。

　　2. 80美元一件衬衣确实不便宜。所以对话中这位顾客问道：“Is there any discount？”有没有什么折扣呢？

　　在询问价钱是否有松动的余地时，我们可以说Can you give me a little deal on this? 这能卖得便宜一点吗？或者Can you give me this for cheaper? 能便宜一点给我吗？还有Is there any discount on bulk purchases?我多买些能打折吗？bulk purchases 就是“大量地购买”，等于 buy something in bulk。还可以说Give me a discount. 给我打个折吧。 discount 是“折扣”的意思。

　　一般来说大多数百货商店不允许讲价钱，但是在露天市场可以讨价还价。

　　tip 3：

　　Bargain: Most department stores do not allow bargaining, but haggle (7) at the open markets.

　　3. 最终这位顾客决定再到其它地方看看：“I’ll look around some more”，这句话的意思是我再四处逛逛。言下之意就是要货比三家，看看有没有更合适的。look around some more是口语中简便的说法，在这里我们可以理解为look around for some more blouses.

　　那么，第4个shopping tips就是：

　　Take your time: Always compare prices! Visit different stores before buying.

　　货比三家：一定要比较价格。买之前到不同的商店逛逛。

　　4. 另外在香港购物虽然实惠，但我们还是要注意精挑细选。就是说付款之前要先验货，确定配件齐全，付款之后、离店之前再检查一遍商品，因为有少数商店趁你不注意时偷梁换柱、以次充好！

　　tip5：

　　Look Carefully: Look at the product before paying and make sure you have all the accessories (4). Check the product again after you have paid and before you leave the store (some stores give you a cheaper model when you are not looking!)

　　Use Cash: Credit cards are more expensive to use.

　　使用现金：使用信用卡比较贵。

　　Look for the logo: Look for QTS signs (Quality Tourism Services). This sign means the store is reputable (5) and only sells quality (6) products.

　　认准标识：认准QTS(优质旅游服务)标识。该标识表明商店信誉良好、只出售有品质保证的商品。

　　If you have any problems, keep your receipts and call the HK Consumer Council Hotline +852 2929 2222

　　如果有任何问题，请你保存收据，拨打香港消费者委员会热线：+852 2929 2222

　　What to Buy购买什么

　　Jewelry珠宝

　　Hong Kong is the world's fourth largest exporter of jewelry and it has more jewelry shops per square kilometer than any other city in the world! Buy gold, pearls, or jade.

　　香港是全球第四大珠宝出口地，每平方千米土地拥有的珠宝店居世界之最。你可以买黄金、珍珠、翡翠。

　　Where: Nathan Road in Tsim Tsa Tsui and Mong Kok, c Road, Queen's Road Central, Jade Market near Kansu Street in Yau Ma Tei

　　地点：尖沙咀弥敦道和旺角弥敦道、环德辅道、中环皇后大道、油麻地甘肃街附近的翡翠市场

　　Audio and Visual影音设备

　　Gadgets, gadgets, everywhere! Hong Kong is the perfect place to buy computers, cameras, or MP3 players.

　　满街都是小配件、小玩意！香港是购买电脑、相机MP3播放器的最佳地点。

　　Where: Shop for electronics in Mong Kok, Sai Yeung Choi Street, or at Yau Shing Commercial Center. For computers, go to Windsor House shopping center in Causeway Bay.

　　地点：买电子产品可以到旺角西洋菜街或者友诚商务中心。买电脑可以去铜锣湾的皇室大厦购物中心。

　　Luxury Brands奢侈品牌

　　Dress to impress!

　　穿出品位、穿出印象

　　Where: The Landmark, the Prince’s Building, and Charter House in Central are full of high-end brand names: Armani, Prada, Dior, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Max & Co, Polo Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Escada, Gucci, Versace…these malls have it all!

　　地点：置地广场、太子大厦和中环利景酒店汇集了众多高档品牌：Armani, Prada, Dior, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Max & Co, Polo Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Escada, Gucci, Versace……这里应有尽有。

　　Best Stores in Hong Kong 香港最好的商店

　　Malls购物商城

　　A mall is a large indoor building with shops and restaurants. Many of Hong Kong’s malls are mixed-use, meaning they combine commercial (8) and residential (9) properties with stores, apartments, supermarkets, banks, and metro stops all under one roof!

　　Hong Kong’s best malls are Pacific Place in Central (four gigantic malls connected to several large hotels), Festival Walk in Kowloon (Hong Kong's fanciest shopping mall) and Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui (the city's largest mall).

　　Department Stores百货商店

　　A department store is a large store that sells a wide range of goods in separate departments.

　　Hong Kong favorites: Britain’s Marks & Spencer, SOGO of Japan, China’s Wing On, and Hong Kong’s own Lane Crawford.

　　Open-Air markets露天市场

　　An open-air market is just what it sounds – stores that are outside in the open air!

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