1、Step 1:taking notes of requirementsTapescript(B on Page 11)Salesperson:Good morning.Can I help you?Gao Ming:Yes.I need some information about electronic dictionaries.Salesperson:Certainly.Let me show you one of the latest models,the Mark 204D.Its a dictionary with the meanings of both Chinese and En
2、glish words.The Mark 204D has over 100,000 words,over 2,000 idioms,and common English expressions.It also has a voice function,so that the pronunciation of words can be heard.Thats very useful for students who want to practise listening and speaking.The Mark 204D also has a search function that lets
3、 you find words even when dont know the exactspelling in English.It will show you the correct spelling,and the translation in Chinese as well.Another popular model that we have in the shop is rather different from the Mark 204D.Its called the Stylus Pen III.Its in the shape of a pen,and,as you can s
4、ee,its quite small,just like a pen.You just run it over the text that you want to translate,andit reads the words and gives you an instant translation from English into Chinese.It will also read them aloud,so you can hear the correct pronunciation.It has over 150,000 words.Of course,its more expensi
5、ve than the Mark 204D.It costs 1,200 yuan while the Mark 204D costs 650 yuan.Mark 204D:Languages:Chinese and EnglishNumber of words included:over 100,000Weight:96 gramsSize:1047215 mmPrice:650 yuanExtra functions:a voice function,a search function,exam revision,radio and games,spelling check,a pronu
6、nciation guideStylus Pen III:Languages:Chinese and EnglishAppearance:like a penNumber of words included:over 150,000Weight:20 gramsPrice:1,200 yuanExtra functions:a speaker and an easy-to-read screen,spelling check,pronunciationTapescript(C on Page 11)Uncle:You know,Xiaowen is really interested in E
7、nglish,and hes asked me to buy him a new dictionary.He wants an electronic one.He says electronic dictionaries are more convenient because theyre so small and light.However,I dont think the size and weight matter so much as long as its not too expensive.I really dontwant to spend more than 700 yuan.
8、I think he might like one that looks very smart and modern you know what young people like,but I dont think thats important.What I really want him to have is a dictionary that can translate English words into Chinese,as well as translate Chinese words into English.Some people say that its better to
9、have a dictionary thats only in English,but I think its too early for that.Maybe later,if Xiaowen goes on to study English at university,that will be good for him.The other thing that I want him to have is an electronic dictionary that provides English pronunciation,because,as you know,the spelling
10、of an English word doesnt always tell you how the word should be pronounced.An electronic dictionary with that function will make sure he pronounces the words correctly.Xiaowen says that some electronic dictionaries have a lot of extra functions such as games and calendars,but I think those will jus
11、t make the dictionary more expensive.I would prefer him to have something quite basic to use just for studies,so that he doesnt want to play with it all the time.Uncles requirementsWeight and size:Price:no more than 700 yuanAppearance:Translation:English to Chinese and Chinese to EnglishPronunciation:EnglishExtra function:
