新视野大学英语视听说（一） unit 7 文本
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Unit7
II. Listening Skills
Identifying Prices
1.
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, it’s only $9.8. I bet Jane would
love this blue vase. Flowers are really her thing.
M: The 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? It’s in good shape, and he’s selling it for just
$100.
M: Yeah. And that
computer, just $150. What a steal! The one we saw last Saturday was
three times as expensive as it.
Q: How much was the
computer they saw last week?
4. M: Hi. I’d like to book two tickets for this
weekend’s 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, depending on the section you want.
Q: How much are two
seat tickets?
5. W: Hey, Nancy. I’ve got this coupon that says if I
buy three cans of Coke, I get a free bag of chips.
M: You’d 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
man pay to get three cans of Coke and a bag of chips?
III. Listening In
Task 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 is
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 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 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. Basically, people can do just about everything
in malls.
Task 2: Online Shopping
W: Hey, Don, online shopping is so
popular nowadays. Where is a good place to buy electronics
online?
M: Hmmm. I usually go to Amazon.com.
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 stuff up for sale, and then other people log in and if
they’re interested in one item, they bid on 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 gets the item.
W: Interesting. Then, if your bid is the
highest, how do you pay?
M: Well, you can usually 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 .
W: I sure will. And how about that Amazon
place you said?
M: Amazon.com 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’re lots of people who buy everything
online!
W: Do you think it’s safe? I mean, I’ve
heard that people can steal your credit card number over the
Internet.
M: Well, I think that is 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 if you ask
me!
Task 3: The crowded store
It was the day of the big sale. Rumors of the sale, and some
advertising in the local paper, were the main reason for the long
line that formed by 8:30, the store’s opening time, in front of the
store. A small man pushed his way to the front of the line, only to
be pushed back, amid loud and colorful curses. On the man’s second
attempt, he was punched square in the jaw, and knocked around a
bit, and then thrown to the end of the line again. Ass he got up
the second time, he said to the person at the end of the line, “
that does it! If they hit me one more time, I won’t open the
store!”
Task 4: An Announcement
Welcome to our Gift Shop! Time to start thinking about gifts
for your friends! 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!
V. Let’s Talk
What do they have on sale?
Jack: According to the commercial on my cell phone, there
will be a lot of CDs on sale here today. I hope the new Lady Gaga
is on sale. What were you thinking of picking up,
Jane?
Jane: Well, you know me, Jack. I love classic rock, so I’ll
get either the Beatles or Elvis’ “Greatest Hits”.
Jack: Jane, when are you going to get with the times? Classic
rock is just tired out and old.
Jane: Yes, well, pop music all sounds the same to me. For me,
classic rock really stands out. It’s what started it
all.
Jack: It’s also been played a million times. Don’t you get
tired of it?
Jane: No, never. Oh, there’s the salesperson; let’s ask him
what they have on sale.
Salesperson: 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 wants older selections,
like the Beatles or Elvis’ “Greatest Hits’. I was really hoping
you’d have newer stuff on sale, something like Lady Gaga. I’m also
trying to find Nickelback.
Salesperson: 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’re just sold out of Elvis’ “Greatest
Hits”, but we can still order it for you.
Jane: （to
Jack）sold out of Elvis! That must mean
he’s pretty popular. (to the salesperson) you need to order it?
When will it be here?
Salesperson: Well, if you give me your telephone number, when
we get it, one of our staff will give you a call. Then you can come
and pick it up. It shouldn’t be more than a week.
Jack: Sounds like a lot of work. Why not buy it
online?
Jane: Good idea! OK, I’ll take the Beatles CD right now.
Here’s my credit card.
Jack: and I’ll take the new Lady Gaga. I’m afraid I only have
enough for one CD.
Salesperson: Here you are. Please keep the sales slip. That
way, if there’s something wrong with the CD, you can exchange it or
get a refund.
Jane and Jack: Thank you!
VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking
Task 1: 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 customers. 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
speak to 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 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 to be on the
flight you’ve booked. You can also expect a discount if you receive
less than you have agreed upon—a hotel room with a view of a brick
wall instead of an ocean view, for example.
Task 2: Beware of bargains!
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.” 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 so that the final price is the
same as the regular price—or 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.
