# English for Everyday Activities 46-48

# 46. Joining Things with Bolts`螺栓`/Screws`螺丝`
### To Bolt Things Together
- You put a bolt through some holes...
- ...put a washer`垫圈` onto the bolt...
- ...and then tighten a nut by hand.
- Then you hold the nut with a pair of pliers`/ˈpɫaɪɝz/钳子`...
- ...and tighten the bolt with a wrench.

### To Join Things with Screws
- You drill a hole for the screw.
- You put a screwdriver`螺丝刀 起子` into the slot **on the head of the screw**`在螺丝头上`.
- You tighten the screw by turning the screwdriver clockwise`顺时针`.
- To loosen`松开` the screw,you turn it **counter**-clockwise.
  
> - counter 相反地

# 47. Shopping for Groceries`杂货`
- Tom gets a shopping cart.
- Some people use a basket instead of a cart.
- He checks his shopping list to see what he should buy.
- In the fresh produce section,he checks the fruit and vegetables by feeling...
- ...and smelling them.
- He puts some fruit in a plastic bag...
- ...and weighs`v.称重` the fruit on a scale`尺度 比例 比例尺, 这里可以理解为天平,称`.
- Next, he picks up some fresh meat at the meat counter.
- Then,at the deli`熟食店`,he gets **some cold cuts**`一些冷盘`... 
- ...and cheese.
- He goes through the canned goods aisle`过道`.
- He checks the prices on two brands of canned peas`豌豆`...
- ...and chooses the cheaper one.
- As he shops,he looks for specials.
- He picks up some toilet paper in the household goods section....
- ...and gets some milk in the dairy section.
- He tries a free sample of some pizza...
- ...and takes some frozen pizza from **the frozen-food case**`冷冻食品箱中`.
- Finally, he goes to **the checkout counter**`收银台`.

> - Grocery /ˈɡroʊsɝi/ 杂货店,食品,副食商店
> - I'll have four checken breasts`胸部`,please.
> - Some beef pastrami`五香熏牛肉`,please. Six slices.
> - And a half pound fo cheddar`切达乳酪`.

# 48. Paying for Things
The cashier rings up Tom's purchases... 收银员记录了汤姆购买的商品……
- ...by scanning **bar codes**`条形码`...
- ...and pressing keys on the **cash register**`收银机`.
- She tells him the total to pay.

### Paying with Cash
- He takes some money out of his wallet...
- ...and gives it to her.
- She puts it into the register...
- ...and takes out his change.
- She counts it out to him...
- ...and gives it to him with his receipt.

### Paying by Check
- He writes out a check.
- After he signs the check...
- ...the cashier checks his driver's license as identification.
- He records the check in his checkbook`支票簿`.
- She returns his license and gives him a receipt.

### Paying by Credit Card
- He gives his card to the cashier.
- She swipes the card through the reader.
- When **the approval code**`批准代码` comes **the payment slip`/ˈsɫɪp/`** `付款单` is printed.
- He signs the payment slip.
- Then she gives him a copy of the slip...
- ...the receipt and his card back.