1、II. Listening SkillsIdentifying Prices1. M: I want two correction pens and a notebook. How much are they?W: $ 1.95 for each correction pen. $ 5.00 for the notebook.Q: How much does the man have to pay?2. W: Ooh, its only $9.8. I bet Jane would love this blue vase. Flowers are really her thing.M: The
2、 salesgirl said it is 30% off today, and it will be the normal price tomorrow.Q: How much will the vase cost tomorrow?3. W: Wow, what a wonderful yard sale. Did you see the sofa? Its in good shape, and hes selling it for just $100.M: Yeah. And that computer, just $150. What a steal! The one we saw l
3、ast Saturday was three times as expensive as it.Q: How much was the computer they saw last week?4. M: Hi. Id like to book two tickets for this weekends concert. How much for general admission?W: General admission is $25 per ticket and is standing room only. Seat tickets range from $35 to $50, depend
4、ing on the section you want.Q: How much are two seat tickets?5. W: Hey, Nancy. Ive got this coupon that says if I buy three cans of Coke, I get a free bag of chips.M: Youd better look at it more carefully. It says three bottles of Coke. The bottles are over there. $1.30 for each.Q: How much will the
5、 man pay to get three cans of Coke and a bag of chips?1.D 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.DIII. Listening InTask 1: Malls in the U.S.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 i
6、s usually free, and the weather inside is always fine. The newest malls have beautiful rest areas with waterfalls and large green trees. The largest mall in the United States is the Mal of America in Minnesota. It covers 4.2 million square feet. It has 350 stores, eight nightclubs, and a seven-acre
7、park! There are parking spaces for 12,750 cars. About 750,000 people shop there every week. 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
8、 at theaters. 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 everything in malls.1.A 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.DTask 2: Online Shop
9、pingW: Hey, Don, online shopping is so popular nowadays. Where is a good place to buy electronics online?M: Hmmm. I usually go to A. Sometimes I use eBay.W: Really, Ive never used either of those. What are they all about?M: Well, eBay is an auction site. People put their stuff up for sale, and then
10、other people log in and if theyre interested in one item, they bid on it. If you want to bid, you put in the amount that is the most youre willing to pay. Then, by a certain deadline, the highest bid gets the item.W: Interesting. Then, if your bid is the highest, how do you pay?M: Well, you can usua
11、lly send a check or money order. Or, you can use a system called PayPal which lets you pay by credit card online.W: Hoe do you get your stuff?M: Well, after the auction, eBay puts you directly in touch with the seller, and then you arrange for them to send it to you. You can check it out at www.eB.W
12、: I sure will. And how about that Amazon place you said?M: A 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: Thats what Ive heard. I think that buying some things online, like books,
13、 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, therere lots of people who buy everything online!W: Do you think its safe? I mean, Ive heard that
14、people can steal your credit card number over the Internet.M: Well, I think that is does happen, but its very rare. All in all, its pretty safe.W: And what if you want to return something?M: I think thats probably easier if you bought it in a real store. But, these online stores and sellers often ha
15、ve very good return policies. You just need to package it all back up again.W: A pain in the neck if you ask me!1. Its an auction site where people put their stuff up for sale, and then other people log in and bid on it.2. They can send a check or money order, or use a system called PayPal which let
16、s them pay by credit card online.3. The online store puts the buyer directly in touch with the seller, and then the buyer can ask the seller to send the items over.4. She could never buy clothes online.5. You just need to package it all back up again.Task 3: Beware of bargains!Ever since ancient tim
17、es, 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 cant afford simply because the auto dealer is having a sale. Th
18、ere is an old saying: “You get what you pay for.” And another saying: “If a price seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Sometimes stores feature poorer quality goods at prices that are not really reduced. Some stores offer “unbelievable bargain prices” on unit costs, then add on hidden charges
19、 so that the final price is the same as the regular priceor sometimes even higher. There are bargains to be had, but the safest way is to find a retailer that you can trust, and to be cautious. The Romans had a saying: “Let the buyer beware!” The idea is as true today as it ever was.People have alwa
20、ys loved a bargain. If they think they are getting a “good deal”, they will grab it whatever it is. But you get what you pay for. Sometimes stores feature poorer quality merchandise at prices that are not really reduced. Some stores offer “unbelievable bargain prices” on unit costs, then add on hidd
21、en charges so that the final price is the same as or even higher than the regular price. There are bargains to be had, but the safest way is to find a retailer that you can trust, and to be cautious.Task 4: An AnnouncementWelcome to our Gift Shop! Time to start thinking about gifts for your friends!
22、 The best flowers, cards, stationery, dolls, oriental gifts, art prints and posters, hand-made gifts, and woodwork are arriving daily. Remember, all the gifts are carefully chosen by top professionals! You can get all your favorite gifts at a discount of twenty per cent here at Gift Shop!IV. Speakin
23、g OutNow Your TurnKatherine: Peter, where are you off to?Peter: Just going to the bookstore.Katherine: Oh, the photo shop is next door to it. Would you mind picking up my pictures for me?Peter: All right. Want anything from the bookstore?Katherine: Well, could you pick up a stapler, please? My paper
24、s are in a mess.Peter: No problem.Model 2 Could you do me a favor?Now Your TurnNicole: Hey Robert, would you take a look at this for me? My computer is making a funny noise.Robert: Sure, let me have a look. Hmm, seems like something had gone wrong with your hard drive.Nicole: Really? Well, then coul
25、d you do me a favor? I need to get it fixed right away. Would you give me a ride to the store?Robert: No problem. But it is still under warranty?Nicole: Im afraid not. Its several years old.Robert: Lets hope the repairs are not too expensive.Model 3 I was wondering if you could possiblyNow Your Turn
26、Susan: I wish I hadnt gone to town this morning. I lost my purse at the shopping center.Michael: Im sorry to hear that. What are you going to do now?Susan: I guess Ill go back to check at the Lost and Found. And I was wondering if you could possibly lend me some money for the bus fare. Every cent I
27、had was in my purse.Michael: Ill be glad to. Heres ten dollars, or do you need more?V. Lets TalkJack: There certainly are a lot of CDs on sale here today. I hope the new Linkin Park is on sale. What were you thinking of picking up?Jane: Well, you know me, Jack. I love classic music. I was thinking o
28、f either the Beatles or Elvis “Greatest Hits.”Jack: Jane, when are you going to get with the times? Classic Rock is not classic; its just old.Jane: Yes, well, Pop Rock all sounds the same to me. For me, the Classic Rock really stands out. Its what started it all.Jack: Its also been played a million
29、times. Dont you get tired of it?Jane: No, never. Oh, theres a salesperson; lets ask him what they have on sale.Salesman: Can I help you?Jack: Yes, my friend and I were looking for some CDs. We were hoping they would be on sale. My friend is looking for some older selections like the Beatles or Elvis
30、 “Greatest Hits.” I was really hoping youd have the new Linkin Park on sale, but if not, Im also looking for Nickelback.Salesman: Well, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that all of the CDs you have asked for are on sale. The bad news is we have just sold out of Elvis “Greate
31、st Hits”, but we can order one for you.Jane: (to her friend) Sold out of Elvis! That must mean hes pretty popular. (to the salesman) You need to order it in? How does that work?Salesman: Well, if you give me your telephone number, when we get it, one of our staff will give you a call. Then you can s
32、ome and pick it up. It shouldnt be more than a week.Jane: Okay, well, Ill take the Beatles CD right now, and you can order the Elvis for me. Ill give you my phone number.Jack: And I will take the new Linkin Park for now. Im afraid I only have enough for one CD.Salesman: The sale lasts till the end o
33、f the month. In the meantime, Ill get your CDs for you, and Ill take down your number for that Elvis order. Boy, hes always a popular seller!Jane: I know!Column A Column BJack 2.3.4.8Jane 1.5.6.7For ReferenceAB, persuade A to buy the jeans.Im telling you, the jeans will look great on you.A, give you
34、r impression of the jeans.Theyre nice, but I think Im going to look around a little first.B, push A to buy the jeans.We only have a few pairs left.A, try to beat down the price.Theyre just too experience. If you give me a discount, maybe Ill be interested.B, make an offer.Since these jeans seem exac
35、tly specially made for you, Ill give you a five percent discount.A, bargain with B.Make it ten percent, and Ill take them.BB, ask A whether he/she has done something wrong with the Walkman.Well, Sir/Miss. What exactly did you do with the Walkman when you got it home?A, complain and explain the probl
36、em.Why? I did nothing. I put it some batteries and turned it on, but it just wouldnt work.B, offer a suggestion.Well, Im afraid we dont have any more of these models in stock. Would you mind changing it for another type?A, ask if you can get a refund.Not if it costs more money. Can I just get my mon
37、ey back?B, Answer As question and make an offer.Im afraid its out store policy that we can only exchange it. But for only twenty dollars more, you can get a new model.A, give your opinion on Bs offer.But thats what you told me about this model last week!VI. Furthering Listening and SpeakingTask 1: D
38、oes complaining work?Many people tolerate bad service or inferior products rather than make a complaint. They feel that complaining wont do any good. In fact, theyre wrong: complaining works because companies dont want dissatisfied customers. If you have a complaint, do something about it right away
39、. 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 speak to a manager. Also, many stores have Customer Service representatives whose job is to solve problems in customer relations. Th
40、ese people are eager to assist because companies realize that dissatisfied customers can damage their reputations. You should always insist on your own rights as a customer. You have the right to receive a product you ordered in timely manner and in good condition. With airlines, you have the right
41、to be on the flight youve booked. You can also expect a discount if you receive less than you have agreed upona hotel room with a view of a brick wall instead of an ocean view, for example.1. tolerate complaint2. do any good dissatisfied customers3. longer harder settled4. Customer Service solve pro
42、blems5. the right in a timely mannerTask 2: Credit CardsBecause credit cards have so many advantages, their use has become widespread. Unfortunately, however, credit cards are major sources of problems to society as a whole. First, there is the issue of fraud. Stolen credit cards add to the cost of
43、all merchandise as companies write off these losses by adding to the cost of all goods. Second, there are the personal misfortunes. Credit card companies charge exceptionally high rates of interest (about 20%), but because the cards are so easy to use, many people but beyond their ability to repay.
44、Also, there are often too generous limits to the amount of credit one can have; as a result, many people run up such high debts that they go bankrupt. Currently, it is easy for people to own many credit cards. When one credit card is “maxed out” they simply switch to another. Although individual cre
45、dit cards have limits, the number of credit cards is not limited. People with ten credit cards, each with a $5,000 limit, have $50,000 of credit, even though they might not be able to pay all of their bills. This can easily lead to bankruptcy. Perhaps people should be given an absolute credit limit
46、set as a certain percentages of their imcome.1. F 2.F 3.F 4.T 5.TTask 3: A Tongue TwisterBetty Botta bought some butter.“But,” she said, “this butter is bitter.Put a bit of better butterWill make my butter better.”So she bought a bit of butterBetter than the bitter butter.And it made her butter bett
47、er.So it was better than Betty BottaBought a bit of bitter butter.Uint8II. Listening SkillsListening for Rents or Charges1. M: Look at this ad! “One bedroom apartment, with kitchen and bathroom.” Its close to our school, and the price is only $250 a month. W: But I want an apartment at least $50 che
48、aper.Q: What is the highest rent the woman is willing to pay?B) $200.2. M: Laura, I really hate to ask this, but I think Im going to be five days late with this months rent. Do you think you could help me out? W: Im afraid I cant. Its $350! I havent much money. I have to save hard to pay my own rent
49、; and its almost twice as high as yours.Q: How much is the mans monthly rent？A)$350.3. M: Okay, Mrs. Smith, Im all packed and ready to move out. Theres just the matter of the $500 damage deposit and Ill be off.W: Well, Rob, theres also the matter of some cigarette burns on the carpet and a hole in one of the walls. Those damages will cost $100 to repair.Q: How much is the landlady willing to give back
