SectionVI Culture Time
Unit10 Daily Shopping
Unit Goals
After learning this unit,you will
·be able to ask about the price;
·be able to ask about style,size and color;
·be able to ask for a discount;
·know the cultural differences about shopping in China and Western countries.
Section I Warming Up
Task:Look at the pictures and choose the correct English name of the goods from A to H.
▲Words
appliance / ə'plaɪəns / 器具
cosmetics / kɒz'metɪks / 化妆品
electrical / ɪ'lektrɪkl / 电的；与电有关的
stationery / 'steɪʃənri / 文具
Section II Mini Talks and Plays
Task 1 Read and recite the mini talks.
1.Reception
A:Good morning! What can I do for you?
B:I’m just browsing,thanks.
A:Good afternoon! May I help you?
B:I need a handbag.
A:Do you find anything you like?
B:Yes,I want this shirt.
2.Choosing Color
A:What color do you want?
B:I want orange.
A:How about this blue one?
B:I like it.
A:Do you like the red one?
B:Yes,I do.
3.Choosing Right Size
A:What size do you want?
B:Medium.
A:Do you have a smaller size?
B:Yes,we do.
A:What’s your size?
B:Size 6.
4.Asking Price
A:How much is it?
B:It’s 5 dollars one pair.
A:How much are these ties?
B:They are 80 Yuan.
A:What’s the price for this suit?
B:It’s 70 dollars.
5.Bargaining with Sellers
A:It’s too expensive! Can you come down a little?
B:How much do you want to pay for this?
A:Do you have any discount?
B:OK,I will give you a 10% discount.
A:How about 100 Yuan?
B:I would buy this if it were cheaper.
▲Words
bargain / 'bɑːɡən / 讨价还价；议价
discount / 'dɪskaʊnt / 折扣
reception / rɪ'sepʃn / 接待
size / saɪz / 尺寸；尺码
▲Sentence
·Can you come down a little？你能卖便宜点吗 / 你能降点价吗？
Task 2 Act out the following mini plays.
1.Buy a pair of sports shoes.
2.Ask the price of a hat and pay for it.
3.Choose the right size for a pair of jeans.
4.Choose your favorite color for a sweater.
5.Bargain for a better price for a piece of furniture.
Section III Sentences Data
Task 1 Read the following sentences and match them with the Chinese meaning.
▲Words
brand / brænd / 商标；牌子
china / 'tʃaɪnə / （小写）瓷器
lower / 'ləʊə / 降低；减弱
▲Expression
·on sale 减价出售
Task 2 Read the following sentence patterns and remember them.
▲Words
afford / ə'fɔːd / 花费得起
assistant / ə'sɪstənt / 助手
customer / 'kʌstəmə（r） / 顾客
installment / ɪn'stɔːlmənt / 分期付款
lowest / ləʊɪst / 最低的
willing / 'wɪlɪŋ / 心甘情愿的
▲Expression
·shop assistant 店员
SectionIV Long Conversations
■Conversation 1
Mr.Frank:So this is the famous Ladies Market,isn’t it?
Miss Zhang:Yes.It’s a long street with a lot of shops on either side.You can find some real Chinese fashion here.
Mr.Frank:Great.
Miss Zhang:Do you have anything particular in mind?
Mr.Frank:I want to buy some souvenirs for my friends and relatives.
Miss Zhang:Would you like to have a look at silk? They’re over there.
Mr.Frank:Sure.
Miss Zhang:How do you like this scarf? The red is very bright.I think it’s fit for the white skin.
Mr.Frank:I think so.(To the shop assistant) How much does it cost?
Shop assistant:One hundred and thirty eight yuan.
Mr.Frank:Good.I’ll take it for my wife.
■Conversation 2
Shop assistant:Can I help you?
Customer:I’d just like to have a look around.
Shop assistant:Do you like this T-shirt?
Customer:I like the color very much.It’s bright,but it’s not fit for me.
Shop assistant:OK.What else would you like?
Customer:Do you have any sports shoes like these?
Shop assistant:What size?
Customer:Size Eight.
Shop assistant:We have two colors.What color do you prefer,grey or black?
Customer:Black.Could I have a try?
Shop assistant:Certainly.The stools are over there.(After a while) It seems to fit you very well.
Customer:How much are they?
Shop assistant:They’re sixty dollars.
Customer:They’re a little expensive for me.Can you give me a discount?
Shop assistant:OK,I will give you a 10% discount.
Customer:All right.I think I’ll take it.
▲Words
bright / braɪt / 鲜艳的
particular / pə'tɪkjələ（r） / 特殊的；特别的
relative / 'relətɪv / 亲戚
scarf / skɑːf / 围巾
souvenir / ˑsuːvə'nɪə（r） / 纪念品
Task 1 Complete the dialogue with the following sentences.
A.What color are you looking for? B.How much is it?
C.Do you have anything like it for less? D.I’d like to buy a blouse.
E.What size do you take?
Clerk:May I help you,madam?
Anna:Yes,thank you.__________________________.
Clerk:__________________________.
Anna:I need something to go with a light purple skirt.
Clerk:Here’s a pretty pink one.
Anna:But it has long sleeves.I’d like a short-sleeved blouse with a high neck,if you have one.
Clerk:We have this one in white with small flowers on it.__________________________.
Anna:Thirty-six.Do you have that one in my size?
Clerk:Yes,here it is.
Anna:_____________________________________.
Clerk:It costs 8 pounds.
Anna:Oh,my.That’s too expensive for me.__________________________.
Clerk:I’m afraid not.
Anna:Well,I think I’ll look around some more.But I may come back for this one.Thank you.
Clerk:You are welcome.
Task 2 Complete the dialogue according to the Chinese given in brackets.
Shop Assistant:Good morning,Miss.Can I help you?
Susan：________________________________________.（我想买一条牛仔裤。）
Shop Assistant：OK.Our selection of jeans is the most comprehensive available._________________________________________？ （您想要什么样式的？）
Susan:It’s really hard for me to choose from so many styles of jeans.
Shop Assistant:Well,let me see.How do you like this style? It’s the latest fashion,very popular.And the quality is excellent.
Susan：It looks great.______________________________________？（我能试一条深蓝色的吗？）
Shop Assistant:Certainly.What size are you?
Susan：________________________________________.（我想是中号。）
Shop Assistant:Here you are.There’s a fitting room just over there.
Susan：The color is fine.But I’m afraid it’s too big for me.____________________________？ （有小点尺码的吗？）
Shop Assistant:Wait a moment,please.Oh,I think this pair will be the right size for you.
Susan：Yes.This pair fits well.________________________________________？（多少钱？）
Shop Assistant:180 yuan.
Susan:Can I pay it by Alipay?
Shop Assistant:Sure.
SectionV Show Stage
Task 1
Suppose you want to buy a birthday cake for your mother in a bakery.Make a dialogue and act it out.
Task 2
Suppose you want to buy a shaver in a supermarket.Make a dialogue and act it out.
SectionVI Culture Time
Task 1 Tongue Twisters
1.New cheese，blue cheese，chew cheese please.新乳酪，蓝乳酪，请品尝乳酪。
2.A bloke’s back bike brake block broke.一个家伙的脚踏车后刹车片坏了。
Task 2 Screen Dub
Lady：Hello！ 你好！
Shop Assistant：Hello！ Can I help you？你好，你要点什么？
Lady：Yes，please.I would like a loaf of white bread，a dozen eggs and milk.是的。我想要一条白面包，一打鸡蛋和牛奶。
Shop Assistant：Sure，How much milk would you like？ 好的，你要多少牛奶？
Lady：I’d like 2 cartons of milk.我想要两箱牛奶。
Shop Assistant：OK，anything else？ 好的，还有什么吗？
Lady：Yes，a small bag of flour and a bottle of oil.是的，一小袋面粉和一瓶油。
Shop Assistant：What kind of oil would you like？ 你想要什么样的油？
Lady：A small bottle of olive oil，please.请来一小瓶橄榄油。
Shop Assistant：Here you are.Will that be all？ 给你。就要这些吗？
Lady：Yes，that’s all.How much is it？ 是的，仅此而已。多少钱？
Shop Assistant：That’s $23.23美元。
Lady：Here you are.给你。
Shop Assistant：And here is your receipt.这是你的收据。
Lady：Could you give me a bag？ 能给我一个袋子吗？
Shop Assistant：Yes，of course.是的，当然。
Shop Assistant：Here it is.Have a nice day.给你。祝你今天过得愉快！
Lady：Thank you.Good-bye！ 谢谢，再见！
Shop Assistant：Good-bye！ 再见！
▲Words
carton / 'kɑːtn / 纸板箱
flour / 'flaʊə（r） / 面粉
loaf / ləʊf / （一）条（面包）
olive / 'ɒlɪv / 橄榄
receipt / rɪ'siːt / 收据；收条
Task 3 East-West Corridor
Shops in Western Countries
Shops in Western countries are basically divided into three types:the large-scaled,welldecorated shopping malls and chain shops,the super markets and medium or small sized groceries,and those that exclusively deal with one area,such as books,household appliances,cosmetics,clothes,furniture,shoes,etc.Besides,there are also many dime shops that sell discounted goods.
In the United States,people choose different shopping places according to their economic conditions.Rich people often go to large shopping centers.But many people usually shop at discount stores,thrift shops or supermarkets because things at these stores are not expensive and the prices are more reasonable.Some people prefer to buy second-hand furniture or other household items because they are still in good condition and the prices are quite cheap.
It should be noted that in the United States,there is a kind of shops that are run by the church community who sell various types of goods at the lowest price.These shops are called the Salvation Army or Good Will Retailer Store.The goods here are mostly beneficences,which are marked“used”.Frequent customers to these shops are poor people who can’t afford expensive goods.
Many stores will have various items on sale during holiday seasons.The prices may be reduced from 10% up to 50% off the original prices,so shopping during holiday seasons may be a good idea.
▲Words
beneficence / bɪ'nefɪsns / 慈善；捐款
chain / tʃeɪn / 连锁商店
community / kə'mjuːnəti / 社区
decorate / 'dekəreɪt / 装饰
dime / daɪm / 十分钱；一元钱
economic / ˑiːkə'nɒmɪk / 经济的
exclusively / ɪk'skluːsɪvli / 专门地
furniture / 'fзːnɪtʃə（r） / 家具
grocery / 'ɡrəʊsəri / 杂货店
household / 'haʊshəʊld / 家庭的
original / ə'rɪdʒənl / 起初的
reasonable / 'riːznəbl / 合理的
reduce / rɪ'djuːs / 减少
scale / skeɪl / 规模
▲Expressions
·Good Will Retailer Store 意零售店
·Salvation Army （基督教的）救世军
·thrift shop 廉价旧货店
Task 4 Discussion and Debate
As we all know,people used to go shopping in shops and stores.With the popularization of the Internet,a lot of people choose to go shopping online instead of going to stores in person.Which way of shopping do you prefer? Discuss with your partners or classmates.The following words and expressions and language tips may help you to develop your idea.
▲Words and Expressions
·In-store shopping:quality,reduce the risk,lose calories,better choice
·Online shopping:convenient,save time and energy,lower price,a large selection
▲Language Tips
