Practice
Listen and Repeat
A
1. The jeweler sold us several pieces from here’s collection.
2. I love the gold necklace my friend gave me.
3. The ring was too big so I had it sized.
4. She keeps her jewelry in her jewelry box.
Conversation 1
Look at my new necklace my husband bought it for our anniversary.
Oh! Rubies are my favorite.
Conversation 2
This is an oval cut diamond about two carats in weight.
It’s lovely. What sort of setting is available.
Conversation 3
I would like an emerald bracelet for my birthday.
Oh, really?
Yes, one with several large diamonds on it.
??Sorry to disappoint you, but I think you’d better set your size on something more affordable.
Vocabulary
necklace n. 项链
collection n. 采集，聚集;[税收] 征收;收藏品;募捐
sized adj. 有…大小的v. 相比(size的过去分词);按大小分类
anniversary n. 周年纪念日
ruby n. 红宝石
oval n. 椭圆形;卵形adj. 椭圆的;卵形的
carat n. 克拉(等于karat)
setting n. 环境;安装v. 放置;沉没;使…处于某位置(set的ing形式)
emerald n. 绿宝石;翡翠
bracelet n. 手镯
disappoint vt. 使失望
affordable adj.负担得起的;付得起的
