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旅游英语第12课姓名：班级：

I：Reading Part---Outlet Shopping

Imagine shopping in a place where most items are 50 percent off every day of the week. As many bargain hunters know this is no dream, it’s called a factory outlet.

What are factory outlets and what do they offer? Factory outlets are where big brands offload stock at a fraction of its normal value. In U.S., many states have outlet malls or factory outlets. Outlet centers, factory stores, and outlet malls all deal with major manufacturers trying to move stock. There are many reasons for this. For example, a retailer ships inventory to an outlet store because it isn’t moving fast enough elsewhere or is general overstock. Companies also shift old stock to prepare for seasonal or industry changes. When retailers and manufacturers have gone out of buiness, they transfer inventory for resale at an outlet. Most outlets offer both normal stock and also samples and seconds. The stock is usually as good as new and retailers are required to inform you why an item is damaged. Usually, they can be products which have been slightly damaged or improperly made but are still good enough to be sold, just not at a prime retailer, or they are products never sold, perhaps for a reason, so rather than throwing them away, manufacturers breathe life into the products one more time through outlet sales.

With all considered, one expects to save a lot when shopping in outlets. What kind of savings can one expect? Usually consumers can get from 50 to 70 percent off most major brands. For example, a pair of Sass & Bide jeans that costs $180 is available for $49 at an outlet while Gap white cotton turtleneck, which costs $16.50 for retail, is $3.99 here; Banana Republic women’s Irish linen shirt, $88 retail, $29.99 here and many Baby Gap and Gap Kids items, up to $54 for retail, only cost $5 here.

While the merchandise seems like a steal with such good prices and reasons, one has to remember that the bottom line is that companies still want to make a profit, so not everything is going to be slashed to the rock bottom price all the time. There are still stages of sales cycle to go through, even when outlet shopping. So checking out what normal retail pricing is before hitting an outlet can help you decide if one item is a real windfall or not. Additionally, if the item isn’t on your “usual” shopping list, the outlet price still may not be a bargain. If you normally wouldn’t pay $600 for a designer bag, buying it for that price at an outlet center, even though it says with “50% off”, doesn’t make it a deal. T or F Questions.

1._____You can always find discount items at an outlet.

2._____ Retailers send their goods to an outlet because they sell well at other places.

3._____You can find the latest fashion at outlets centers with only a fraction of its normal price.

4._____Even though the goods are cheaper at outlets, all of them are products with flaws.

5._____Everything at an outlets is a real bargain.

Part II: Listening Practices

1. Listen to the passage twice and fill in the blanks with the information you hear (one word for one blank). Old-fashioned Outlet Stores 老式工厂直销店When outlet stores first appeared, they were situated near their ( )plant. That is how the( )came to be. It was an outlet for the manufacturer to sell its goods. They could cut out the ( )man and by doing so they could offer their clothing at discount prices. These prices were very close to the actual ( )price. The outlet stores would carry ( )on orders they received. They would also have garments that had minor ( ) in them

and therefore could not be sold in retail stores. The outlet stores didn’t ( )a lot of money primarily because they were not conveniently located to the public. The public didn’t want to make a trip out of their way only to find out that the items they were looking for were( )or ( ). In a lot of cases the public had to rummage through bins of clothing to make a find. These were the real( )hunters.

2. Listen to the dialogue and answer these questions.

1. What dose the woman want to buy ?

2. Which style does she like，a small one or a mediumone?

3. Is she prefer a real leather one?

4. How does she fell the wallet at first?

5. How much money she spends in total?

3. Listen to the passage twice and fill in the blanks with the information you hear (one word for one blank). Choice of the Makeup Colors化妆品色彩的选择The first important aspect in makeup is the( ). You have to know what colors are ( ) for you. If you do not pick the right color, the makeup may actually do more harm than good. If you have any doubts, it is best to consult with a makeup artist who can play with colors to enhance and highlight your natural ( )or at least a good friend.

There are many theories on how to ( )your colors. Now there are two tones: cool or ( )depending on our complexion.

If you have trouble finding the best colors for you, here are the secrets to make the choice. First pick a celebrity that looks ( )to you in skin, eye, and hair color. Then every time you see her in a magazine, pay attention to the color she is ( ). Most probably those colors are good for you. Or many ( )lines have great tips and pictures on their websites.

If you follow this ( ), you are more likely to pick color that will make you look better. If you pick the wrong colors, they might make you look tired or will definitely not enhance your beauty. It is( ) to make a choice upon makeup colors.

4. a. True (T) or false (F).

1. _____ The woman wants to buy some presents for her family.

2. _____ There are 18K gold necklace, chain and earrings only.

3. ____ The price of the gold necklace is $66.

4. ______ The price of a key ring is $1.2.

5. _____ The woman believe these key rings are good presents for her friends.

b. Listen to the dialogue again and supply the missing words.

1. All the jewellery is ( )here today.

2. We have 14K and 18K ( ), chain and ( ).

3. Its( )r price is $66, and you can have it with a ( )discount.

4. Couldn’t you ( ) a little bit more?

5. OK.Give me ( ) like this.

Reading

Dragon Boat Festival

The fifth day of the fifth lunar month is a traditional Chinese festival dedicated to the great patriotic poet Qu Yuan for his devotion to his native state.

Qu was a minister of the State of Chu situated in present-day Hunan and Hubei provinces, during the during the Warring States period (475~221 B.C.). He was upright, loyal and highly esteemed for his wise counsel that brought peace and prosperity to the state. Chu was in danger of being invaded by the state of Qin, the strongest among the seven states then existing in central China. As one of the officers, Qu Yuan advocated that Chu should join forces with the neighboring state of Qi to fight against Qin’s troops. However, his patriotism and dedication were betrayed by capitulators who slandered him. The king of Chu believed them. Qu Yuan was disgraced and dismissed from office, and was sent into exile. He wrote many immortal masterpieces exposing the corrupt and incompetent feudal regime. In his autobiographic works he expresses his political position and his ambition of rejuvenating his state. When Qu Yuan heard that Qin troops had occupied the Chu capital, he threw himself into the Miluo River in despair on the fifth day the fifth lunar month.

Local people honor the memory of Qu Yuan on this day by holding dragon-boat races. It is said that the boat races were regarded as a symbol of the people’s attempt to rescue Qu Yuan. For a long time now they have been a popular sport. China has a long history of making big wooden boats sport. A typical dragon boat ranges from 50-100 feet in length. A wooden dragon head is attached at the bow, and a dragon tail at the stern. A banner hoisted on a pole is also fastened at the stern and the hull is decorated with red, green and blue scales edged in gold. In the center of the boat is a canopied shrine behind which the drummers, gong beaters and cymbal players are seated to set the pace for the paddlers. There are also men positioned at the bow to set off firecrackers, toss rice into the water and pretend to be looking for Qu. All of the noise and pageantry creates an atmosphere of gaiety and excitement for the participants and spectators alike. The races are held among different clans, villages and organizations. Boat races are held in rivers going either up or downstream or from bank to bank, following the strict rules and regulations set by the State Physical Culture and Sports Commission. Winners are awarded trophies, such as medals, banners, jugs of wine and festive meals.. Every year the “Qu Y uan Cup” is held in China. The boat rac e is also very popular in Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia.

It is a tradition to eat zongzi, pyramid-shaped dumplings made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. Ingredients such as beans, lotus seeds, chestnuts, pork fat and the golden yolk of a salted duck egg are often added to the glutinous rice. According to one popular story, such dumplings were thrown into the river as food for the fish and shrimp to keep them from eating QuYuan’s body. These dumplings now are boiled and eaten on the holi day.

On this day it is also customary to take a drink of wine containing realgar, rub the wine on children’s forehead, and sprinkle it on beds and mosquito nets to keep away insects.

1. Why is Dragon Boat Festival a traditional Chinese festival?

2. What happened to Chu in Quyuan’s time?

3. What was Quyuan’s suggestion to save Chu?

4. Why did Quyuan throw himself into the Miluo River?

5. What was the origin of holding dragon-boat races?