B:Excuse me,I’d like to apply for a library card.
对不起,我想申请一张借书证。
L:Certainly.Here’s an application form.Do you have proof of residence?
好的,这是申请书。 您有没有居住证明?
B:What sort of proof do you need?
你需要哪种证明呢?
L:A driver’s license or something showing that you live in this city.
驾照或可以表示您住在这个城市的证件。
B:I’m a student from out of state,so I don’t have a local driver’s license.
我是从其他州来的学生,所以我没有此地的驾照。
L:Do you have a current electricity or gas bill in your name?
您有没有在您名下的电费或天然气账单?
B:The phone bill’s in my name.
电话账单是在我名下。
L:That’ll do.Bring the most recent one in with your completed application,and we’ll issue you a temporary library card right away.
那就可以。 把最近的一张账单和完整的申请书带来,我们会马上发给您临时借书证。
B:How long will it take to get the regular one?
拿到正式的借书证要多久呢?
L:It’ll be mailed to you within two weeks,but you can borrow books on the temporary card.
两周内会寄给您,但您可以用临时借书证借书。
B:Okay.Thanks for your help.
好的,谢谢您的帮忙。