Mr. Smith:I’m glad you could find time to meet with me, Mr. Johnson. I can’t think of a nicer environment for our meeting today,
the ambiance here is lovely!
4309Mr. Johnson: No problem, if possible I always combine business with pleasure. Now, let’s hear more about these chocolates you’re
offering.
4310Mr. Smith:Well, as you know, I have recently become the sole distributor for Grangers Gourmet Bon-bons here in the United States.
They’re a new manufacturer and are looking to break into the luxury market. Naturally, your restaurant sprang into my mind
immediately. I think your brand exemplifies many ofthe same traits as Grangers and serving these chocolates would really add to
your reputation for providing elegant, luxurious, first class dining
4311Mr. Johnson:Hmmm,sounds interesting. . .gourmet chocolates , where are they produced? Belgium?
4312Mr. Smith: Actually, the factory is located in Scotland.
4313Mr. Johnson:Really? I didn’t think they were known for their luxury chocolate production. .
4314Mr. Smith: That’s what makes this such a fantastic opportunity! Then government is one hundred percent supportive of creating
new export markets and has guaranteed a low tariff for all wholesale orders of over one thousand units. They’ve also reduced the
red tape involved at customs as well. Here, I brought these especially for you, try one!
4315Mr. Johnson:Oh, thanks. Mmm, hmm, creamy texture, very smooth. . . .
4316Mr. Smith:Unique aren’t they? I bet you’ve never tasted anything like it! Quality is assured as I personally visit the factory to
make sure no one’s cutting corners with then ingredients. Only the crème de la crème make it through inspection.
4317Mr. Johnson: Yes, very interesting flavors. . . Slightly spicy, very unique, that’s for sure. Exactly what ARE the ingredients?
4318Mr. Smith:I have it on highest authority that this traditional secret recipe has been handed down inthe Granger family for
generations. I’m sure you can keep a secret. Buttermilk, cacao beans, sugar and Haggis.
4319Mr. Johnson:Haggis? What’s Haggis?
Mr. Smith:It’s a traditional Scottish delicacy; you take sheep’s liver, heart and lung and stuff it inside of the sheep’s stomach.
4321Mr. Johnson:Ah, get back to you.
4322Mr. Smith:Mr. Johnson? Mr. Johnson?
4323
ambiance [ˈæmbiəns]n.环境; 气氛;
4299sole distributor 独家经销商 ; 总代理/soʊl dɪˈstrɪbjətər
4300sprang 跳 ; 跃 ; 蹦spræŋ
4301luxury 奢侈 ; 奢华 /ˈlʌkʃəri/
4302exemplifies 例示 ; 举例说明 /ɪɡˈzemplɪfaɪz
4303gourmet 美食家 ; /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/
4304tariff [ˈterɪf] n.关税；收费表；量刑标准 v.征收关税
4305unit [ˈjunɪt] n.单元；部件；个体
involved [ɪnˈvɑlvd] adj.参与
4325texture 纹理 ; 质地 ; /ˈtekstʃər
4326ingredient [ɪnˈɡridiənt] n.成分
4327assured [əˈʃʊrd] adj.自信的；有把握的；必将发生的；确定的
4328inspection [ɪnˈspekʃ(ə)n] n.检查；视察
4329flavor [ˈfleɪvər] n.风味
4330favorite [ˈfeɪv(ə)rɪt] 最喜爱的
4331buttermilk [ˈbʌtərˌmɪlk]n.脱脂乳 酪乳
4332delicacy [ˈdelɪkəsi] n.微妙；棘手；佳肴
4333liver [ˈlɪvər] n.肝