It is sometimes difficult to get 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.

　　换零钱:有时候不买东西就很难换到零钱。因此,一个好办法就是身边随时准备些零钱。如果你需要零钱,你可以买些糖果、报纸之类便宜的东西,这样便可要求找给你所需的硬币。

PART 1

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

劳驾，你能换些零钱给我吗?

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

让我瞧瞧。1角和2角5分的硬币行吗?

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

我是想打个长途电话。

B: Then you'll need small change.

那你需要换小零钱。

PART 2

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

对不起,麻烦你,你有1元钱的零钱吗?

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

我得看一看。你要零钱干什么?

A: I need it for the parking meter.

我需要零钱投停车记时器。

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

如果2角5分的硬币管用的话,我可以给你换一些。

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