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 dimes 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 nickels |