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But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain

Jumat, 26 Februari 2010

Asking Information

There are a number of formulas used when asking for information in English. Here are some of the most common:

* Could you tell me...?
* Do you know...?
* Do you happen to know...?
* I'd like to know...
* Could you find out...?
* I'm interested in...
* I'm looking for..



These two forms are used for asking for information on the telephone:
* I'm calling to find out...
* I'm calling about...

Asking for Information
Information about company
What does your company do?
What is your specialty?
What do you specialize in?
What is your main line of business?
We produce marketing materials.
We specialize in art and design.
What are your major products?
What services do you provide?
We produce office machines.
We design software.
We provide technical support.

Information about products
Could you give me some (more) information on this?
What can you tell me about this (product)?
Tell me about this one/model.
This is one of our top brands.
It's our best selling refrigerator.
This one is the best in its class.
We're really pleased with its performance.
It's an excellent computer.
I highly recommend this one.
This model comes with several features.
This particular one has two components.

Information about Price What are you asking for this?
What does this sell for?
How much is it?
How much does it run?
This (one) sells for $5900.
This one goes for $2900.
This one is priced at $9695.
Construction

Formula                             Question Word                 Example Finish
Could you tell me                when                              the next train leaves?
Do you know                      how much                       that vase costs?
Do you happen to know       where                             Tom lives?
I'd like to know                    what                              you think about the new project.
Could you find out               when                              she is going to arrive?

Formula                             Gerund (-ing)                   Example Finish
I'm interested in                  buying                             a boat

Formula                             Noun                               Example Finish
I'm looking for                    information on                 holidays in Spain.

Formula used only on the telphone       Question Word         Example Finish
I'm calling to find out...                        if                             flight AZ098 will leave on time today.

Formula used only on the telphone       Noun                        Example Finish
I'm calling about...                              the offer                    published in today's newspaper.

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