美国英语情景对话大全（十二）

（12）。Asking for Change 换零钱

    It is sometimes difficult toget change without buying something, so it's a good idea to carry change with you at all times. If you need change, you can buy something inexpensive like candy or a newspaper and ask for the coins you need.

    1.A： Excuse me, but could you give me some change？

    B： Let me see. Are dimes¹ and quarters OK？

    A： I want to make a long distance phone call.

    B： Then you'll need small change.

    2.A： Sorry to bother you, but do you have change for a one？

    B： I'll have to look. What do you want it for？

    A： I need it for the parking meter.

    B： I can give you quarters, if that'll help.

    3.A： Pardon me, but I was wondering if you could break a one.

    B： Let me look. What do you need？

    A： I need the change for the stamp machine.

    B： I think dimes and quarters will do.

    4.A： Excuse me, could you give me change for a dollar？

    B： I'll see what I have. What do you need it for？

    A： I want to get cigarettes.

    B： You can use quarters, dimes and nickels².