每天说半小时英语口语049

A:I want to open a saving account,sir.What's the proper procedure?
先生，我想开一个储蓄账户。正确的手续是怎么样的？

B:First,you fill out the application form and then we'll issue you a passbook.
首先，你要填这份申请表，然后我们会发给你一本存折。

A:Is there any minimum for the first deposit?
第一次存款有最低限额吗？

B:No,Even a dollar is all right.Here's your passbook,sir;just sign your name on it.
没有。即使1美元都行。这是你的存折，先生；在上面签上你的名字。

A:What is the annual interest rate?
年利率是多少？

B:It varies from time to time.At present it is 6%.
利率总是在变化。现在是6%。

A:By the way,can I open a checking account too?
顺便问一下，我还能再开一个活期存款账户吗？

B:By all means.But you have to deposit enough money before you can write out your checks.
当然可以。但是你必须有足够的存款才能开支票。