2分鐘英語課堂： 買保險(xiǎn) Buying Insurance
In this lesson you will learn phrases that you can use to talk about your insurance needs.
在這節(jié)課中，你將會(huì)學(xué)習(xí)一些在談?wù)摫ｋU(xiǎn)時(shí)需要用到的說法。
Interaction：Hello dear viewer! How are you? We all buy insurance to keep us covered in critical situations and to protect our possessions. This lesson has some conversations that show you how to communicate when you need to buy insurance. To kick up your vocabulary, have a look at the vocabulary section at the end.Shall we get started?
嗨，親愛的觀眾朋友們，你們好嗎?大家都會(huì)買保險(xiǎn)，從而在危險(xiǎn)情況下為我們的生命財(cái)產(chǎn)提供保障。這節(jié)課呢，會(huì)有很多對(duì)話，來指導(dǎo)大家在需要買保險(xiǎn)的時(shí)候應(yīng)該怎樣和他人溝通。我們先不要管單詞，到這部分結(jié)束時(shí)再去看生詞。你準(zhǔn)備好了嗎?
Seeking Recommendations.
尋求建議。
Julian: Where did you get your auto insurance?
你從哪買汽車保險(xiǎn)?
Chris: I always prefer going to CTY Solutions. They’ve got some of the best insurance plans.
我經(jīng)常喜歡去CTY Solutions公司買車險(xiǎn)。他們經(jīng)常提供一些不錯(cuò)的保險(xiǎn)計(jì)劃。
Julian: How long have you been working with this firm?
你與這家公司合作多長(zhǎng)時(shí)間了?
Chris: It’s been a while. Maybe 3 years or so.
有一段時(shí)間了，大概3年左右。
Julian: I’m actually thinking about changing my auto insurance provider.
實(shí)際上，我正在考慮換一家車險(xiǎn)供應(yīng)商。
Chris: You can always get in touch with my agent. He’ll guide you through, suggesting good insurance alternatives according to your needs and requirements.
你可以隨時(shí)聯(lián)系我的代理人。他會(huì)一直指導(dǎo)你，并根據(jù)你的需要和要求為你提供合適的車險(xiǎn)選擇。
Talking to the Agent.
與代理人交談。
Julian: Does your company provide auto insurance?
請(qǐng)問你們的公司提供車險(xiǎn)嗎?
Agent: It does! In fact, our company is known to provide some of the best auto insurance policies in the market.
提供!事實(shí)上，我們的公司因提供一些最好的車險(xiǎn)政策，在市場(chǎng)上享有盛譽(yù)。
Julian: What options do I have, with a 2007 model Camry?
我有一輛 2007 model Camry，我有什么好的選擇嗎?
Agent: Well, you’ll have a choice of deductibles, from $100 to $1000. And you can pay the premium monthly, semiannually or annually.
你可以選擇不同的免賠額，從100美元到1000美元不等。至于保險(xiǎn)費(fèi)，你可以一月一交，一年兩交或一年一交。
Julian: What all will be included in the policy?
保險(xiǎn)單中都包括什么?
Agent: The policy has the details of what is covered, that you should read before signing the deal. However, if you are concerned about claims, then let me tell you that our company has a policy of providing easy claim service.
在簽訂協(xié)議前，你應(yīng)該了解一下保險(xiǎn)涉及的內(nèi)容，所有相關(guān)細(xì)節(jié)都會(huì)在保險(xiǎn)單里詳細(xì)體現(xiàn)。然而，如果你擔(dān)心索賠的話，那么我來告訴你，我們的公司提供十分便利的索賠服務(wù)。
Julian: So that means if I get in an accident, it’ll be easy for me to make a claim and get paid.
所以那意味著，如果我出事故了，我會(huì)很容易地享受到索賠服務(wù)。
Agent: That’s absolutely right! Where to Find Good Insurance Companies?
完全正確!上哪去找這么好的保險(xiǎn)公司呢?
Chris: Where should I look for a good insurance company?
在哪可以找到一個(gè)好的保險(xiǎn)公司呢?
Carly: What do you need insurance for?
你為什么要買保險(xiǎn)?
Chris: I’m thinking to get my car insurance renewed, but I’m not satisfied with my current policy.
只是我對(duì)我現(xiàn)在的保險(xiǎn)政策不太滿意，所以想更新一下車險(xiǎn)。
Carly: Well, you can always look on the internet for A-list insurance companies in your vicinity.
你可以隨時(shí)上網(wǎng)搜索一些在你附近的一流保險(xiǎn)公司。
Chris: That is one thing I can do. Thanks!
這是我可以做的，謝謝!
Carly: Don’t forget to look for customer reviews on particular companies as well. Also, ask your friends which company they use. Seeking Contact Details.
不要忘了看一下用戶對(duì)一些公司的評(píng)價(jià)。你還可以問一下你的朋友們都買的哪家保險(xiǎn)。尋找聯(lián)系詳情。
Chassie: Hey, is there any way I can get in touch with some good insurance agents in town?
嗨，有什么方法可以讓我聯(lián)系到城里一些好的保險(xiǎn)公司嗎?
Julian: Sure! Do you have any particular companies in mind?
當(dāng)然有!你心里有什么理想的公司嗎?
Chassie: No. I’m kind of new here, so not sure about any of them.
沒有。我是新來的，所以對(duì)他們都不太了解。
Julian: You can look at online business directories for insurance agents in your town or vicinity.
你可以在網(wǎng)上查一下附近保險(xiǎn)代理機(jī)構(gòu)的電話本。
Chassie: Is there any other option?
還有其他的方法嗎?
Julian: I think that’s the easiest way to do it. Within a few seconds you’ll get all the contact details of insurance agents operating in your town.
我覺得這是最簡(jiǎn)單的方法了。僅僅幾秒鐘，你就可以得到城里所有保險(xiǎn)代理的詳細(xì)聯(lián)系方式。
Chassie: I’m not good with computers. Would you help me with it?
我不太擅長(zhǎng)用電腦。你可以幫幫我嗎?
Julian: Sure. Let me help you find some of them.
沒問題!我來幫你找一些!
注釋：
insurance n. 保險(xiǎn)
例句：My house was insured with a local insurance company.
我的房子是向當(dāng)?shù)匾患冶ｋU(xiǎn)公司保的險(xiǎn)。
semiannually adv. 每半年
例句：Payments may be made annually, semiannually , or quarterly.
付款可能每年、每半年、或每季支付。
details n. 細(xì)節(jié)(detail的復(fù)數(shù))
例句：You should cut out the unimportant details.
你應(yīng)當(dāng)刪除掉這些不重要的細(xì)節(jié)。
