A：What are you doing?你在干什么?
B：I’m just looking for a nice pillow on Ebay.我在Ebay网上寻找一个漂亮的枕头。
A：You are shopping for a pillow online? That’s absurd!你在网上买枕头?这太荒唐了!
B：Why? I don’t have to leave the house or browse a dozen stores to find what I’m looking for. This way, I just search for it online quick and easy.为什么?我不必非得出去，逛很多商场来寻找要买的东西。网购又快速又简单。
A：I see, but how do you pay for it? How do you know you aren’t going to be ripped off by the seller?我明白了，怎么支付? 你怎么知道不会被卖主欺骗?
B：Well, the website handles a point system where if the seller does something wrong, people comment negatively and then you know that he or she may not be trustworthy.网站有点数系统，如果卖主做错事，人们能发表差评，那样你就知道他或她是否可靠。
A：Wow, that sounds pretty safe. So how do you pay? Do you need a credit card?那听起来很安全，你怎么支付?需要信用卡吗?
B：You can use a credit card or your debit card. They also let you use the PayPal system which is really safe and fast. I have never had any problems with someone hacking my information or anything.你可以用信用卡或借记卡。也可使用安全又快速的PayPal系统。我从未遇到过个人信息被盗用的事。
A：Do you think I can find a sweater for my dog online?你认为我在网上能找到狗穿的毛衣吗?
B：You can find anything! Are you sure you want to start shopping online though? Once you step into this world, there is no turning back!什么都能找到，你确定想开始在网上购物了?一旦你进入这个世界，就没有回头路。
A：Let’s do it!那开始吧。
