三一伦敦英语口语班的资料-shopping

Shopping

Main topic: shopping

Some useful questions:

Do you prefer to shop in department stores, supermarkets, or in small shops? 1. I often pop into the grocer’s near my school to get some coffee, sugar, soap, gum, etc. it’s only about 5 minute’s walk from my dorm and is quite convenient for me.. 2. I seldom go shopping alone. My parents and I often go to a down town shopping center on Sundays. It is spacious, modern, and comfortable, and I like the atmosphere there. It is about a 20 minute s’ bus ride from where we live.

3. As a day student, I often shop at a supermarket on my way home. It has almost everything that I want.

If you have bought something you don’t like or that doesn’t work, what will you do?

1. I will complaint to the shop where I’ve bought the product. I will request to see the manager to settle my problem.

2. Maybe I will tolerant the product because I hate to make a complaint. I’m just too shy.

3. of course, I will take the product back to the shop. I will demand a refund (退款)。Do you always look for the lowest price when you shop? Why?

1. I like bargains very much because I don’t have much money. I want to save every penny at college. A penny saved is a penny earned, you know.

2. I don’t like bargains because most bargains are of poor quality. “The cheap are not good”, as the Chinese saying goes.

3. I like bargains that can serve my immediate needs(满足眼前需要); however, I will pick and choose when I shop.

Tell something about the shops and stores in your hometown.

1. I know almost all the major shops and stores in my hometown. There are department stores, specialty shops, shopping malls, supermarkets, discount stores, thrift shops, and so on.

2. I don’t often shop. But I know there are one Wal-mart(商业中心, 市场) store and five Carrefour (十字路口, 集市场所, 广场) stores in my hometown. I sometimes go shopping there, about once a month.

3. I know quite a few (相当多, 不少) shops and stores in my hometown, especially the only shopping mall there. I used to shop in that mall.

Do you prefer on-line shopping or in-store shopping? Why?

1. I like on-line shopping because it is efficient. It takes me little time, and yet I can buy nearly all the things I like. In-store shopping usually cost me more time.

2. I like in-store shopping because it is personal, and I can have a good talk with the salespeople and make friends with more people. On-line shopping is just too mechanical and impersonal(没有感情的).

3. I like online shopping because the online stores often sell truly cheap goods and no bargaining is needed. Besides, the delivery is often efficient. In-store shopping usually costs me a lot of time to hunt for bargains, and I have to carry all the purchases home on my own.

Talk about your own shopping habits.

When talking about your shopping habits, you may include:

1) when and where you often go shopping,

2) what you often shop for,

3) how you shop (e.g. Do you make a comparisons at different stores?)

4) how you usually pay four your shopping.

For reference:

I don’t go shopping very often, because I’m busy with my school work. If I want to buy something like books, flowers, or computer products, I do my shopping online. Shopping online is interesting, convenient and economical. On the weekends, I occasionally go shopping at a shopping mall. I’m usually not in the mood to compare the prices at different stores. I usually pay for my purchases by cash/ by credit card.

A model:

Malls in the U.S.A.

Malls are popular places for Americans to go. People like malls for many reasons. They feel safe because malls have private security guards and sometimes even police stations. Parking is usually free, and the weather inside is always fine. The newest malls have beautiful rest areas with waterfalls and large green trees. The first indoor mall in the United States was built in 1965 in Minnesota, but now malls are like town centers where people come to do many things. They shop, eat foods from all over the world, and see movies at theatres. Some people even get their daily exercise from the new sport of “mall walking”. Others go to malls to meet friends. In some malls, people can see a doctor or a dentist and even attend church. In a word, people can do just about (差不多, 几乎) everything in malls.

Another model

Online shopping

W: Hey, Don, online shopping is so popular nowadays. Where is a good place to buy

electronics (电子器件) online?

M: Hmmm. I usually go to https://www.360docs.net/doc/a28218465.html,. Sometimes I use eBay.

W: Really, I’ve never used either of those. What are they all about?

M: Well, eBay is an auction site. People put their staff up for sale, and then other people log in(登陆) and if they are interested in one item, they bid (出价, 投标) for it. If you want to bid, you put in the amount that is the most you’re willing to pay. Then , by a certain deadline, the highest bid (出价) gets the item.

W: Interesting. Then, if your bid is highest, how do you pay?

M: Well, you can usually send a check or money order. (汇票, 汇款单) Or you can use a system called PayPal (好朋友) which lets you pay by credit card online.

W: How do you get your staff?

M: Well, after the auction, eBay puts you directly in touch with the seller, and then you arrange fro them to send it to you. You can check it out at https://www.360docs.net/doc/a28218465.html,.

W: I sure will. And how about that Amazon place you said?

M: https://www.360docs.net/doc/a28218465.html, is like an actual store, just online. They sell just about everything, either new or used items. I find the prices are usually a good deal cheaper than in a store.

W: That’s what I’ve heard. I think that buying some things online, like books, or DVDs, is a really good idea, but I could never buy clothes online.

M: I know what you mean. Things that you need to see, touch and feel first, before you buy, are hard to buy online. But then again, there are lots of people who buy everything online.

W: Do you think it’s safe? I mean, I’ve heard that people can steal your card number over the Internet.

M: Well, I think that it does happen, but it’s very rare. All in all, it’s pretty safe.

W: And what if you want to return something?

M: I think that’s probably easier if you bought it in a real store. But these online stores and sellers often have very good return policies. You just need to package it all back up again.

W: A pain in the neck (讨厌的任务/家伙)if you ask me.

Beware (小心, 谨防) of bargains!(特价商品)

Ever since ancient times, people have always loved a bargain. If they think they are getting a “good deal”they will grab it up, whatever it is. Some people buy clothes they will never wear, or furniture they have no need or room for. Some even buy cars they can’t afford simply because the auto dealer is having a sale. There is an old saying, “You get what you pay for.”(一分价钱一分货)And another saying: “If a price seems too good to be true, it probably is.”Some stores offer “unbelievable bargain prices” on unit costs, then add on hidden charges so that the final price is the

same as the regular price—or sometimes even higher.

Does complaining work?

Many people tolerate bad service or inferior products rather than make a complaint. They feel that complaining won’t do any good. In fact, they’re wrong: complaining works because companies don’t want dissatisfied customs. If you have a complaint, do something about it right away. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to get your complaint settled. First, you can complain to one of the clerks. If they cannot help you, then ask politely to see a manager. Also, many stores have Customer Service representatives whose job is to solve problems in customer relations. These people are eager to assist because companies realize that dissatisfied customers can damage their reputation. You should always insist on your own rights as a customer. You have the right to receive a product you ordered in a timely(及时的) manner and in good condition.

Additional questions for shopping

1. Are you interested in name brand products? Why or why not?

2. Have you had/heard of an interesting/ unpleasant shopping experience?

Some useful expressions:

1.I seldom go shopping. It takes too much time.

2.I only shop for daily necessities, such as toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper /

tissue, cleansing cream, soap, shampoo, washing powder…

3.I like music / books so sometimes I go to campus bookstores to look for my

favorite CDs / the recent bestsellers.

4.I usually do my shopping at large supermarkets/ campus stores/ shops nearby

since they often have good buys / it saves time.

5.I enjoy shopping at supermarkets. I love to see shelf on shelf stacked with all

kinds of delicious/ nice things.

6.Supermarkets are so convenient. You can get almost everything you want in a big

supermarket.

7.I hare shopping in a supermarket. It’s always so crowded. / The quality of goods

is questionable / not so good/ not guaranteed.

8.I like going shopping in big department stores downtown because I think they

offer a better selection.

9.I think price / color / style / quality is the most important.

10.I love to buy clothes that are in fashion but they are mostly too expensive for me.

11.I like buying things when they are on sale and I often manage to get a good deal.

12.I love sales / enjoy bargain / am good at bargaining with street peddlers.

13.I always / never ask for a discount.

北京特产：Beijing duck (北京烤鸭) preserves / preserved fruit/ reserved fruit (蜜饯)

markdown sale , reduction sale (甩卖)

a clearance sale (清仓甩卖)

the January sales (元月大减价)

If you buy more than ten, they knock 10% off. 如果你买十个以上, 他们会给你打九折.

You can get 10% off with your membership card. 用会员卡你可以打九折.

Under guarantee 在保修期内

They offer a two-year guarantee on all their electrical goods.

他们的所有电子产品都保修两年.

“three guarantees” (for repair, replacement, or compensation of faulty products) 三包: 包修, 包换, 包赔

return of goods 退货

脸谱facial make-ups in Chinese operas/ Beijing opera

专卖店, franchised store

连锁店. Chain stores

名牌产品, famous-brand product

便利店, convenience store

Thrifty 节俭的, 节约的;

Coupon 优惠券

window shopping

to shave a few more dollars off the price.