国际商展上，一位美国进口商正在和一位华籍业务员交谈。

Salesman: Good morning. May I help you?
早上好。能为您效劳吗?

Importer: I wonder if you can give me more information about this computer model you're showing?
你可以多给我-些你们正在展示的这种类型的电脑的资料吗?

Salesman: I'd be glad to help. Would you like a packet of our promotional literature?
乐意为您服务。您要一份促销文件吗?

Importer: Thank you. I see your computer is fully¹ IBM compatible.
谢谢。我发现你们的电脑可以和IBM完全相容。

Salesman: Yes, this model can run any software or DOS program an IBM personal computer can run.
没错。IBM个人电脑可执行的软件或DOS程序，这种类型的电脑都能执行。

Importer: These models seem to be quite small.
这种机型似乎很小。

Salesman: Yes, one of the problems our company was trying to solve when we worked on this model was to do away with the bulk of IBM desktops² and their clones. Our computer is only 11 pounds.
是的，我们开发这机型时要改善的一个问题就是IBM台式机的笨重机体。我们的电脑只有十一磅重。

Importer: Remarkable³! There's nothing quite like seeing a problem and solving it to create a good product. Are all the components⁴ made here in Taiwan?
很不错！再没什么比解决一个问题，然后创造出一套高质量的新产品更好了。零件全都是台湾制造的吗?

Salesman: Yes, we do some subcontracting, but only in Taiwan. These computers are made here. May I ask what company you work for?
是的，我们也转包，但都是台湾的厂，这些电脑都是本地制造的。请问您在哪家公司?

Importer: I represent Reese Computer and Supply Company. We're a high-volume, discount mail-order house.
我是李斯电脑供应公司的代表，是大规模的折价邮购公司。

Salesman: Would you like to tour our factory and perhaps even one or two of our subcontractors?
您愿意参观我们的工厂以及一两家发包工厂吗?

Importer: Yes, if it wouldn't take too long to arrange. I'm due to fly back to the States on Friday.
若不会花太多时间安排的话我很乐意。我预定星期五乘机回美国。

Salesman: I'm sure we can arrange it before then. How about meeting the founder⁵ of our company? Would you be interested in talking with him about our ideas for upcoming models?
我想可以在那之前可以安排好。您愿意和本公司的创办人谈谈我们的新产品理念吗?

Importer: Yes, I think that would be useful. Thank you for your help.
好，我想那会很有帮助的。谢谢您。

来源：Sohu教育