205 Closing The Deal
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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