买戏票(Buying Theater Tickets )

　　.buying theater tickets 买戏票

　　going to the theater is very popuar and shows are often sold out far in advance. it is a good idea to buy your tickets in advance if you want to see a particular show. it is not necessary to tip the person who shows you to your seat in a theater.

　　人们很喜欢看戏,而且戏票常常是很早就预售一空. 如果你想看某一场演出,最好是提前买票. 没有必要给剧院领座的人付小费.

　　1.a: i'd like to reserve two seats for tomorrow night.

　　b: would you like orchestra seats?

　　a: isn't there anything less expensive?

　　b: not unless you want the matinee.

　　2.a: can i still get tickets for tonight's performance?

　　b: the front balcony is still availavle.

　　a: aren't there any other seats?

　　b: no, i'm afraid that's it.

　　3.a: are there any seats left for saturday night?

　　b: i still have a fiw seats in the mezzanine.

　　a: i suppose there's nothing cheaper, is there?

　　b: no. nothing. i'm sorry.

　　4.a: is there anything available for tonight?

　　b: there are some seats in the rear mezzanine.

　　a: isn't there anything else available?

　　b: no, the show is almost sold out.