公寓伙伴是一个系列英语口语对话教程，介绍住同一公寓的四位伙伴在英国生活和工作的经历，包括对话(page1)，语言点(page2)和练习(page3)。

　　本单元是关于选择礼物的对话。
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Episode 66: Choosing a gift

Janet: And how's my favourite shop assistant today?
Tim: Oh! Good morning, Janet! It's assistant manager actually.
Janet: So sorry, darling, assistant manager. Now, I do hope you can help me. I'm looking for a very special gift for a very special person.
Tim: I'm sure we can help you there madam. Is it for a gentleman or a lady?
Janet: A gentleman. Fine jewellery looks so lovely on a man, don't you agree?
Tim: In that case, let me show you these cuff-links... and here are some very nice tie-clips.
Janet: Those watches look rather nice.
Tim: Err, yes... but the latest model isn't available, and it's important to have the latest model, don't you think?
Janet: Not necessarily. I always say that style is more important than fashion.


Vocabulary:字汇

cuff 袖口
the thicker material at the end of the sleeves of a shirt, near the hand

cuff-links 袖扣
small decorated objects which are used instead of buttons to fasten cuffs. Cuff-links are usually worn by men

tie-clip 领带夹
a piece of jewellery that holds a man's tie in place

style 风格
an elegant, luxurious and often expensive way of living and dressing