星级典句:
第一句: How long does this letter take to go to Shanghai?
这封信寄到上海需要多少天?
A: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
早上好,先生。 我能帮您做些什么?
B: I want to send a letter. Will you kindly weigh it, please?
我想寄封信。 请称一下好吗?
A: With pleasure.
很高兴为您服务。
B: By the way, how long does this letter take to go to Shanghai?
顺便问一下,这封信寄到上海需要多少天?
A: About one week.
大约一周时间。
第二句: Does it take long?
需要很久吗?
A: I want to send this package by EMS.
我想用特快专递的方式邮寄这个包裹。
B: OK.
好的。
A: Does it take long?
要用很久吗?
B: No, about 2 days.
不,大约2天。
其他表达法:
How long does it take?
需要多长时间?
It doesn't take very long, does it?
用不了多少长时间,对不对?