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Going Shopping

购物

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词汇 core 12 · expansion 14 · chunks 4

核心词 core

pricen.A2
价格
ask the price · a good price
The price of this jacket is very good.
这件夹克的价格很不错。
costn./v.A2
费用;花费
the cost of something · cost money
The bag costs 30 dollars.
这个包要30美元。
buyv.A1
buy something · buy online
I want to buy a present for my mother.
我想给我妈妈买个礼物。
sellv.A2
sell products · sell out
This shop sells nice clothes.
这家商店卖好看的衣服。
cheapadj.A2
便宜的
very cheap · cheap prices
These shoes are cheap and good.
这些鞋子又便宜又好。
expensiveadj.A2
贵的
too expensive · expensive brands
The watch is too expensive for me.
这块手表对我来说太贵了。
sizen.A2
尺码
a large size · try a different size
Do you have this in a smaller size?
这件有更小的尺码吗?
colourn.A1
颜色
a bright colour · choose a colour
I like the blue colour.
我喜欢蓝色。
totaln./adj.A2
总数;总的
the total cost · in total
The total is 95 dollars.
总共是95美元。
changen.A2
零钱
give change · keep the change
Here is your change – five dollars.
这是您的零钱——五美元。
receiptn.B1
收据
keep the receipt · show the receipt
Please keep the receipt in case you want to return it.
请保管好收据,以防您想退货。
customern.A2
顾客
regular customer · serve a customer
The shop assistant helped the customer find the right size.
店员帮那位顾客找到了合适的尺码。

扩展词库 expansion

discountn.B1
折扣
10% discount · get a discount
salen.A2
特卖、销售
on sale · summer sale
itemn.B1
商品、物品
choose an item · a faulty item
cashn.A2
现金
pay by cash · cash only
credit cardn.A2
信用卡
use a credit card · pay by credit card
trolleyn.B1
手推车
push a trolley · a shopping trolley
basketn.A2
购物篮
a shopping basket · carry a basket
fitting roomn.B1
试衣间
try on in the fitting room · find a fitting room
queuen./v.A2
队列;排队
stand in a queue · queue up
offern.B1
特价、提议
special offer · a good offer
brandn.B1
品牌
a famous brand · own brand
shop assistantn.A2
店员
ask a shop assistant · a friendly shop assistant
bargainn.B1
便宜货
find a bargain · a real bargain
tilln.B1
收银台
at the till · pay at the till

词块 / 生存短语 chunks

How much is it?这个多少钱?
I like this scarf. How much is it?
我喜欢这条围巾。多少钱?
Can I help you?需要帮忙吗?(店员用语)
Good morning. Can I help you?
早上好。需要帮忙吗?
I'm just looking, thank you.我只是随便看看,谢谢。(回应店员)
No thanks, I'm just looking, thank you.
不用了,我只是随便看看,谢谢。
I'd like to exchange this, please.我想换一下这个,麻烦了。
There is a problem with this. I'd like to exchange this, please.
这个有问题。我想换一下,麻烦了。

语法 语言升级点

Quantifiers: much, many, a lot ofB1
表示数量的多少
much + uncountable noun (mainly questions & negatives); many + countable noun; a lot of + countable/uncountable (all sentences)
much 用于不可数名词(如 money, time),常用于疑问和否定句;many 用于可数名词(如 items, people);a lot of 可用于可数和不可数名词,通常用在肯定句中。

例句

Don't spend too much money on clothes.
别在衣服上花太多钱。
Are there many customers today?
今天顾客多吗?
There are a lot of special offers this week.
这周有很多特价。

常见错误

✗ I have much books.✓ I have many books.
books 是可数名词,要用 many,不用 much。
✗ There aren't many time left.✓ There isn't much time left.
time 是不可数名词,用 much,且搭配 is。
↑ 提分:再高一档可尝试在肯定句中也用 much(如 There is much to do)并掌握 plenty of, plenty 等更灵活的量化词。
Demonstratives: this / that / these / thoseB1
指示离说话人近或远的人或物
this/that + singular noun; these/those + plural noun
this/these 指近处的东西,that/those 指远处的东西;指单个用 this/that,多个用 these/those。

例句

This jacket is cheap. That one is expensive.
这件夹克便宜,那件贵。
These shoes are on sale. Those are not.
这些鞋子在特卖,那些没有。

常见错误

✗ Look at this shoes over there.✓ Look at those shoes over there.
over there 表示远处,且 shoes 是复数,要用 those。
✗ This are my new trousers.✓ These are my new trousers.
trousers 是复数,用 these 和 are。
↑ 提分:再高一档可学习 this one / these ones 指代前面提到的事物,使表达更连贯。

阅读 Reading catalogue / price list

Summer Sale Catalogue
SUMMER SALE – UP TO 50% OFF! Item Description Price (was) Price (now) Mens T-shirt Cotton, blue, sizes S-XXL $20 $10 Womens Dress Floral print, sizes 8–16 $60 $35 Childrens Shoes Leather, sizes UK 5–12 $40 $25 Laptop Bag Waterproof, black $50 $30 Water Bottle Stainless steel, 500ml $15 $10 Toaster Two-slice, white $30 $20 Delivery: free on orders over $50. Returns within 30 days.
floral print印花图案waterproof防水的stainless steel不锈钢
TFNG1.The womens dress now costs $35.
✅ TRUE — 价目表中 'Womens Dress' 的现价为 $35,所以为真。
TFNG2.The childrens shoes are made of real leather.
✅ TRUE — 描述中写 'Leather',所以为真。
TFNG3.The mens T-shirt is available in green.
✅ FALSE — 写明 'blue',没说绿色,所以为假。
MCQ4.How much is the laptop bag now?
  • A $30
  • B $50
  • C $20
✅ A — Laptop Bag 现价 $30。
gap_fill5.Delivery is free if you spend more than ___ dollars.
✅ 50 — 文末:free on orders over $50。
💡 技巧:读懂价目表的关键是先看表头(Item, Price was, Price now),再看具体数字。判断题要注意同义替换,如 'real leather' = 'leather'。

听力 Listening Section 1 · NZ

情景:一位顾客在服装店询问夹克的价格和尺码,并与店员对话(Section 1 日常对话,新西兰口音)。

Assistant
Morning! Can I help you?
Customer
Hi, yes, I'm looking for a light jacket.
Assistant
Sure. These are our new jackets. They are on sale – 20% off.
Customer
Great. How much is this blue one?
Assistant
That one is $80 now. The original price was $100.
Customer
Do you have it in a larger size? This is medium.
Assistant
Yes, we have large. I'll get one for you.
Customer
Thanks. And I'll take this scarf too – is it $15?
Assistant
Yes. So that's $95 in total then.
Customer
OK. Can I pay by credit card?
Assistant
Of course. Please enter your PIN.
gap_fill1.The jackets are ___% off.
✅ 20 — 店员说:20% off。
MCQ2.What colour jacket does the customer look at first?
  • A blue
  • B black
  • C green
✅ A — 顾客问:How much is this blue one?
gap_fill3.The customer needs the jacket in a ___ size.
✅ large / larger — 顾客说:... in a larger size. 店员说:we have large. 填 large 或 larger 均可。
gap_fill4.The total price is ___ dollars.
✅ 95 — 店员说:that's $95 in total。
MCQ5.The customer pays by ___.
  • A cash
  • B credit card
  • C gift voucher
✅ B — 顾客问 Can I pay by credit card? 店员说 Of course,所以是信用卡。
💡 技巧:Section 1 常考数字和价格。听前先看题,预测要填数字或名词。注意听力中的同义替换,如 need... in a larger size = need a large size。

写作 Writing Task 1 (letter)(semi-formal) · 目标 150 词

You recently bought a toaster from an online store, but it does not work properly. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter: - explain when you bought it and what is wrong with it - say what you want the store to do - suggest a reasonable solution
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to complain about a toaster I bought from your online store. My order number is 12345, and it was placed on 5th October. I chose this toaster as a birthday gift for my mother, so I was very excited to receive it. However, when I opened the parcel, I found that the plastic on the side was broken. I was very disappointed because the gift did not look new. I tried to use the toaster, but the toast came out cold and the button did not stay down. It is clear that the toaster does not work properly. I would be grateful if you could send me a replacement as soon as possible. If this is not possible, I would like a full refund. I can provide photos of the damage if you need them. I hope you can arrange this quickly, as my mother's birthday is next Saturday. I am a regular customer of your shop, and I am usually very happy with your products. I trust you will solve this problem. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Li Wei

逐句标注

任务“I am writing to complain about a toaster I bought from your online store.”开头直接说明写信目的,涵盖要点一。
衔接“I was very disappointed because the gift did not look new.”because 连接两个简单句,表达原因,衔接自然。
语法“I would be grateful if you could send me a replacement as soon as possible.”使用礼貌的请求句式,语域恰当,符合半正式书信的要求。
🎯 本档语言特征:简单句和并列句为主,用 because 和 so 连接;时态为一般现在和过去;词汇常见但准确,如 parcel, disappointed;完全覆盖所有要点。整体达到 band 5 的水平。
↑ 再上一档:再往上一档可加入更多连接词如 however, although;尝试用被动语态描述问题(如 'The toaster was delivered in a broken box'),并丰富表达(如 'damaged appearance' 代替 'did not look new')。

口语 Speaking

Part 1

Q: Do you like going shopping?
Yes, I do. I like to go shopping with my friends at the weekend. It's fun and we can relax.
💡 先给肯定回答,再补充跟谁、什么时候、为什么喜欢。
Q: Where do you usually buy your clothes?
I usually buy clothes online, because there are a lot of choices and it's easy to compare prices.
💡 指定地点并用 because 给出两个简单理由。
Q: Do you prefer to pay by cash or by card?
I prefer to pay by card. It's faster and I don't have to carry cash with me.
💡 使用 prefer to,比较两种支付方式,给出个人选择。

Part 2 · 提示卡

Describe a time you bought something you were happy with. You should say: - what you bought - where you bought it - why you chose it - and explain why you were happy with it.
I want to talk about a water bottle I bought last month. I bought it online from a big shop. I chose it because it was on sale and it was a good brand. The price was very low – only ten dollars, while the usual price was twenty. I got it in my favourite colour, blue. I was very happy with it because it keeps my water cold all day and it looks nice. Also, it was a real bargain. I use it every day, and I still feel pleased when I see it.
💡 按提示卡顺序说:物品→地点→原因→为什么高兴。用过去式,简单描述,多用 because。

Part 3

Q: Do people in your country prefer to buy things online or in stores?
I think it depends on the person. Young people like to buy online because it's convenient, but older people often prefer to go to shops because they want to see the product first.
💡 用 it depends 给出两面回答,再加上原因。
Q: Is it important to check the price before you buy something?
Yes, I think it is very important. We have to know the price so that we can decide if it is a good deal or not. But sometimes, if I really like something, I buy it even if the price is a little high.
💡 回答重要,并给出个人看法,用 so that 和 as 表示原因,保持简单。

高频短语

It was on sale.描述购买的特价商品
It was a real bargain.形容非常划算的东西
It keeps the water cold.描述产品特性(保温/保冷)

应试策略

4.5档的考生要把注意力放在基础信息的理解和传达上。阅读和听力要先看题,圈出关键词,再在文中找答案;写作一定要覆盖所有要点,每句话尽量写对,不冒险用复杂句;口语每个问题至少说一句完整的话,并加一个because或so扩展。

本档提分建议

从这个分数段提升,最容易的方法是:1) 熟练使用本课学的量词和指示代词,减少单复数错误;2) 在写作和口语中主动使用because和so连接两个简单句;3) 记牢本课的常用购物词块(如How much is it?,I'd like to...),考试时直接套用。