15. Buying Flowers



1.

A: I need some flowers for my wife. It's her birthday.

B: Very well. We have some fresh red roses.

A: How much are the roses?

B: $20 per dozen.

A: That sounds like a good deal.

B: Yes, they're on sale today.

A: I'll take a dozen.

B: Splendid. Will there be anything else?

A: No, the roses will be fine.

B: I'm sure your wife will love them.



2.

A: My wife's birthday is today. I need some flowers.

B: We have lots of fresh red roses.

A: How much do the roses cost?

B: $20 a dozen.

A: That sounds good. Last year I paid $30.

B: Yes, you came here on the right day. They're on sale today.

A: Give me a dozen.

B: Very good. Would you like anything else?

A: No, I'll just give her the roses and a card.

B: She should be very pleased with these roses.



3.

A: I need to buy some flowers for my wife.

B: Perhaps you'd be interested in red roses.

A: What would the roses cost me?

B: They're only $20 a dozen.

A: I like the sound of that.

B: Yes, that is today's sale price.

A: A dozen will be fine.

B: Is there anything else you'd like to get?

A: No, thank you.

B: These roses should make your wife very happy.


4.

A: I want to buy some flowers for my wife's birthday.

B: Red roses are always a popular gift for birthdays.

A: What are the roses going for?

B: They're only $20 a dozen.

A: That sounds nice and cheap.

B: Yes, you're saving money because they're on sale today.

A: Give me the roses.

B: Could I interest you in anything else?

A: No, but thanks anyway.

B: Your wife will be thrilled with the roses.


5.

A: It's my wife's birthday. I need to buy some flowers for her.

B: Most women love red roses for their birthday.

A: How much will the roses be?

B: You can get a dozen for only $20.

A: Now, that's a price that I like.

B: You're in luck today because the roses are on sale.

A: I'll take the roses.

B: Very good. Perhaps you'd like something else to go with the roses?

A: No, the roses are good enough.

B: Women love roses, so your wife will be very happy.



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