every mailing address in the united states has a "zip code" which should be used whenever possible. post offices are generally open from 8:30 to 5:00 from monday to friday and until noon on saturday.

美国每一个通信地址都编有邮政号码, 应该尽量加以利用. 邮局的营业时间一般是星期一到星期五的上午8点

半至下午5点半.星期六只营业至中午.

1.a: how much is an airmail letter to japan?

b: i'll have to check. can i help you with anything else?

a: i'd like a 20 cent stamp, please.

b: there you are.

2.a: could you tell me how much it would cost to send this to france by regular mail?

b: i'll look it up. is there anything else?

a: yes. i'd like five airmail stamps.

b: here you are.

3.a: how much would a post card to brazil be?

b: let me check for you. do you need anything else?

a: yes. i'd like a book of 20 cent stamps, please.

b: here you are.

4.a: how much more would it cost ot send this special delivery?

b: just a second. i'll have to check that? anything else i can do for you?

a: yes. i'd like to send a $20.00 money order.

b: there you go.