英語播客初級版Buying a TV
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Lesson Introduction
It doesn't matter if you are watching sports, playing some video games, or watching a movie... the bigger the TV the better! Everyone loves a huge TV to watch in their living room. In this new lesson you will learn how to go shopping for a brand new television set. You will learn all about the newest TV tecnology and how to make sure you are getting a great deal. Let's go shopping!
A: Seriously, I started know why we need to get a new TV.
B: Honey I told you already. I appreciate the graphics level and detail of the games on my Playstation and on our old TV .
C: Good afternoon folks! How can I be of service today?
B: some looking to upgrade to a newer, bigger television set.
C: really come to the right place! What size are you looking for?
A: Just a normal sized TV for our living room.
C: I see. Well this set here is on sale. the a forty six inch HDTV screen and has all the works. Three HDMI connectors, USB, VGA and S - Video ports. It even has a DVI port so you can hook up your PC or laptop! This is without a doubt the complete home theater experience!
B: This is exactly what I need! Can you imagine watching movies or playing video games on this thing?
A: Honey, I think are a bit too big. I world even think it will fit in our living room.
C: Not to worry, we will deliver and install it in your home. It comes with a wall mount so you can just hang it on the wall like a picture!
B: This is great! How much will this set me back?
C: Lucky for you, this is the last one we have in stock so half off !
B: you take it!
appreciate to be grateful for (something)
upgrade get something better, more modern, more useful
set me back cost
hook up connect
the works the best things offered
projector A machine for projecting an image onto a screen or other surface.
plug in To connect (an appliance) to an electrical outlet.
speaker a device that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance
remote control A device used to control an apparatus or machine from a distance.
cable television a television service in which the subscriber's television is connected to a central receiver by cable
appreciate
► I really appreciate your help during these tough times.
► You have to listen and focus to appreciate classical music.
► With a telescope you can really appreciate the brightness of the stars.
upgrade
► If you want to have the sports channels, you need to upgrade to our premium cable package.
► My computer is old and slow. I think I need to upgrade it with new components.
► The government has designated funds in order to upgrade their military defenses.
the works
► I bought a new car with all the works;magnesium rims, custom paint and leather seats.
► The bridegroom was wearing a morning suit, top hat, gloves-the works.
► He spent over ten thousand dollars on his home theater system. He got all the works.
hook up
►I know how to hook up this new DVD player Can. you help me ?
►I just hooked up my new HD TV! Wanna come over and watch a movie?
►I finally got a Nintendo Wii! Come on, help me hook it up to the TV.
set me back
►I feel guilty about buying this coat. It set me back over three hundred dollars!
►That fancy dinner at the restaurant last night really set us back.
►This unexpected expense is going to set us back a couple thousand dollars
