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Shopping Habits

购物习惯

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词汇 core 13 · expansion 16 · chunks 4

核心词 core

purchasen./v.B2
购买;购买的物品
make a purchase · a recent purchase
I made this purchase online last week.
我上周在网上买了这件东西。
preferv.A2
更喜欢
prefer to · prefer A to B
I prefer shopping online to going to shops.
比起去商店,我更喜欢网上购物。
onlineadj./adv.A2
在线的;在网上
online shopping · buy online
Online shopping is very convenient.
网上购物很方便。
habitn.B1
习惯
shopping habit · change a habit
My shopping habits have changed recently.
最近我的购物习惯变了。
pricen.B1
价格
compare prices · half price
I always compare prices before I buy.
我买之前总是比较价格。
comparev.B1
比较
compare with · compare prices
You should compare prices online.
你应该在网上比较价格。
recommendv.B1
推荐
highly recommend · recommend sth to sb
Could you recommend a good brand?
你能推荐一个好品牌吗?
satisfiedadj.B1
满意的
satisfied with · completely satisfied
I was satisfied with the quality.
我对质量很满意。
convenientadj.B1
方便的
very convenient · convenient for sb
Online shopping is much more convenient.
网上购物方便多了。
qualityn.B1
质量
good quality · poor quality
The quality of this bag is excellent.
这个包的质量很好。
discountn.B1
折扣
a 20% discount · get a discount
I got a 10% discount with my student card.
我用学生证打了九折。
brandn.B1
品牌
a well-known brand · brand name
I prefer this brand because it's reliable.
我更喜欢这个品牌,因为它可靠。
frequentlyadv.B1
频繁地
shop frequently · how frequently
I don't shop online frequently.
我不经常在网上购物。

扩展词库 expansion

browsev.B2
浏览
browse online · browse the shop
membershipn.B2
会员资格
membership card · apply for membership
cashn.A2
现金
pay in cash · cash payment
credit cardn.A2
信用卡
pay by credit card · credit card details
refundn.B1
退款
get a refund · a full refund
exchangev.B1
交换;换货
exchange it for another · size exchange
complainv.B1
抱怨;投诉
complain about · make a complaint
overpricedadj.B2
定价过高的
overpriced items · a bit overpriced
bargainn.B1
便宜货;划算的东西
a real bargain · find a bargain
deliveryn.B1
递送;送货
free delivery · next-day delivery
stockn.B1
库存;存货
in stock · out of stock
reliableadj.B1
可靠的
a reliable brand · very reliable
receiptn.B1
收据
keep the receipt · show your receipt
guaranteen.B2
保证;保修
under guarantee · a money-back guarantee
ordern.A2
订单
place an order · order number
reasonableadj.B1
(价格)合理的
a reasonable price · very reasonable

词块 / 生存短语 chunks

shop around货比三家
I always shop around before I buy anything expensive.
我买贵重东西之前总是货比三家。
on a tight budget预算紧张
I'm on a tight budget, so I only buy essentials.
我预算紧张,所以只买必需品。
spend money on在...上花钱
I try not to spend too much money on clothes.
我尽量不在衣服上花太多钱。
value for money物有所值
This bag is very good value for money.
这个包很物有所值。

语法 语言升级点

Present perfect continuousB1+
表示从过去开始一直持续到现在的动作,或最近一直在做的事
have/has been + 现在分词(-ing)
在谈论购物习惯变化时,用现在完成进行说明最近持续的行为,强调动作的延续性或重复性。例如I have been shopping online more often,表示最近一直在网上购物。注意与一般现在时的区别:一般现在时表示经常性习惯,现在完成进行时强调近期变化或持续。

例句

I have been trying to save money, so I have been buying fewer clothes.
我一直在努力省钱,所以我最近买衣服少了。
She has been looking for a new phone for weeks.
她已经找了好几个星期的新手机了。

常见错误

✗ I am looking for a jacket for a long time.✓ I have been looking for a jacket for a long time.
表示持续一段时间的动作用现在完成进行时,而不是现在进行时。
↑ 提分:再高一档可搭配for和since,例如I have been shopping at this store since I moved here,更清晰地显示时间跨度。
so / such ... thatB1+
表示因果关系,强调程度极高以至于产生某种结果
so + adjective/adverb + that + clause; such + (a/an) (+ adjective) + noun + that + clause
so修饰形容词或副词,such修饰名词(可带形容词)。用于描述购物体验时,可强调极端感受或情况。例如The queue was so long that I left,意为队伍太长所以我走了。要注意不能混淆so和such。

例句

The sale was so crowded that I couldn't find anything.
大甩卖太拥挤了,我什么也没找到。
It was such a good offer that I bought two.
这个优惠太好了,所以我买了两件。

常见错误

✗ It was so good offer that I bought it.✓ It was such a good offer that I bought it.
offer是名词,要用such修饰,不能用so。
↑ 提分:再高一档可用倒装结构,例如So good was the offer that I couldn't resist it,增加句式多样性。

阅读 Reading advert

Member Monday: Double Points on All Purchases!
Shop more, save more! Join our free loyalty programme today. From now until the end of the month, every purchase earns you double points. Points can be used to get discounts on future shops—100 points equals £1 off. Plus, members get early access to our mid-season sale. Just show your card at the till or scan it when you shop online. What are you waiting for? Sign up at the customer service desk or download our app. It's fast, it's free, and it starts paying back immediately. *Offer excludes alcohol, tobacco, and gift cards. Points cannot be transferred.
loyalty programme会员计划points积分till收银台
MCQ1.What is the main benefit of the programme mentioned?
  • A Free delivery
  • B Early sale access and double points
  • C A discount on the first purchase
  • D A gift voucher
✅ B — 广告提到earn double points和get early access to sale,因此主要好处是B。
TFNG2.You need to pay to join the loyalty programme.
✅ FALSE — 文中说Join our free loyalty programme,所以不收费。
gap_fill3.Every 100 points equals a discount of £___.
✅ 1 — 原文:100 points equals £1 off。
TFNG4.Points can be exchanged for cash.
✅ FALSE — 广告说明Points cannot be transferred,积分不能转让,也不能换成现金,只能用于折扣。
MCQ5.Which item is NOT included in the double points offer?
  • A Clothes
  • B Electronics
  • C Gift cards
  • D Flowers
✅ C — 文末排除gift cards,所以答案是C。
💡 技巧:广告类文本常包含优惠条件和排除条款,阅读时注意小字和星号(*)内容,考点常在这些细节。

听力 Listening Section 1 · UK

情景:两个朋友在咖啡馆谈论最近的购物习惯和折扣(Section 1)

Anna
Hi Kate, you look happy! Been shopping?
Kate
Yes, I've just been to the new department store. They have a huge sale on.
Anna
Really? I've been trying to spend less this month.
Kate
I know, but these were such good prices! I got this handbag for only £25, down from £60.
Anna
That's a bargain. I've been looking for a bag like that, but I couldn't find anything under £40.
Kate
You should go. The sale ends on Sunday. By the way, have you joined their loyalty programme? You get points every time you shop.
Anna
Not yet. I always forget to bring the card.
Kate
You can use the app now, so no need to carry a card. I've been using it for a month and already saved £10.
Anna
Alright, I'll give it a try. So, what else did you buy?
Kate
Just a pair of shoes. They were £40, which is reasonable.
gap_fill1.Kate bought the handbag for £___.
✅ 25 — Kate说I got this handbag for only £25。
MCQ2.What does Anna say about the bag?
  • A It's too expensive
  • B She has been looking for a similar one
  • C She doesn't like it
  • D She already has one
✅ B — Anna说I've been looking for a bag like that。
gap_fill3.The sale lasts until ___.
✅ Sunday — Kate说The sale ends on Sunday。
MCQ4.How has Kate benefited from the loyalty programme so far?
  • A She got a free handbag
  • B She saved £10
  • C She got 100 points
  • D She received a gift card
✅ B — Kate说already saved £10。
gap_fill5.Kate paid £___ for the shoes.
✅ 40 — Kate说They were £40。
💡 技巧:Section 1常涉及具体细节如价格、日期。听时注意数字信息,并区分顾客的不同意图。对话中会出现干扰项,例如既有折扣又有会员卡,要抓住问题所问的细节。

写作 Writing Task 1 (letter)(informal) · 目标 160 词

Your friend is interested in your recent shopping habits and wants to know more. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - describe your shopping habits and how they have changed - explain why these changes happened - ask about your friend's shopping habits
Dear Jenny, How are you? I hope everything’s going well. I thought I’d write and tell you about my new shopping habits—I’ve been trying to spend less and buy only what I really need. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been doing most of my shopping online. It’s so convenient that I haven’t been to a shopping centre for ages. I also compare prices more carefully and always check reviews before I buy anything. The main reason is that I’m saving for a holiday, so I’m on a tight budget. Last month, I found such a good deal on a jacket that I couldn’t resist, but I told myself it was necessary because my old one had a hole in it! What about you? Have you changed the way you shop recently? I know you used to love shopping for shoes—do you still do that as often? Write back and tell me all about it. Take care, Amy

逐句标注

语法“I’ve been trying to spend less and buy only what I really need.”现在完成进行时描述持续的努力,符合目标语法。
语法“It’s so convenient that I haven’t been to a shopping centre for ages.”so...that结构强调便利程度,展示语法宽度。
词汇“such a good deal on a jacket that I couldn’t resist”such...that结构搭配高分词汇good deal,提升词汇得分。
词汇“I’m on a tight budget”使用chunk on a tight budget,表达地道。
任务“What about you? Have you changed the way you shop recently?”自然转向询问朋友习惯,完成题目要求,衔接流畅。
任务“Take care,”非正式书信的合适结尾,符合informal文体。
🎯 本档语言特征:书信格式正确(Dear+名字,Take care结尾),语气自然友好。覆盖三个要点,细节具体(节省钱、网上购物、买夹克的例子)。语法方面准确使用现在完成进行(I've been doing)和so/such...that结构。词汇丰富(budget, deal, resist, convenient),有清晰衔接。整体约band 6水平。
↑ 再上一档:再往上一档:可增加更复杂的句式(如倒装、虚拟语气),使用更多样的词汇(如a steal, impulse buy),并扩展询问朋友习惯部分的细节。

口语 Speaking

Part 1

Q: Do you often go shopping?
To be honest, I don't go as often as I used to. I've been trying to save money, so I only shop when I really need something.
💡 使用现在完成进行时解释习惯变化,展示语法点。
Q: Do you prefer shopping online or in physical stores?
It depends on the item. For electronics, I usually go online because it’s easier to compare prices. But for clothes, I like to try them on, so I still go to shops.
💡 分情况讨论,展示词汇compare prices, try them on,体现灵活性。
Q: Have your shopping habits changed in the last year?
Yes, they have. I've been shopping online much more since I got a smartphone. It's so convenient that I hardly ever go to the high street now.
💡 使用so...that结构,提到high street,展示词汇和语法。

Part 2 · 提示卡

Describe a time when you got a very good deal on something you bought. You should say: what you bought, where you bought it, how much you paid, and explain why you think it was a good deal.
A few months ago, I bought a winter coat from a department store. I had been looking for one for a while, but most were over £100, which was too much. Then one day I saw a sale, and the exact coat I wanted was half price. It was such a good bargain that I bought it immediately. I paid only £45, and the quality is excellent—it's warm and looks great. I think it was a good deal because I saved a lot of money and I've been wearing it almost every day this winter.
💡 使用过去完成进行(I had been looking)和such...that结构。按四点顺序描述,细节充实。

Part 3

Q: Why do you think some people become addicted to shopping?
I believe it's because shopping can give a feeling of excitement. Some people find it relaxing or a way to forget their problems. However, it can become a problem if they spend money they don't have. It's such an easy habit to fall into.
💡 分析原因,使用such an easy habit,展示语法和衔接。
Q: How have people's shopping habits changed compared to the past?
They've changed dramatically. People now do a lot of shopping online, which saves time. Also, many people compare prices and read reviews before buying, which they didn't use to do. On the other hand, some miss the experience of going to shops. Overall, I think convenience has become the biggest factor.
💡 对比过去与现在,使用现在完成时和连接词(on the other hand),句式有变化。

高频短语

I've been doing ...描述最近一直持续的购物习惯
It's so ... that ...强调某事物的程度导致的结果
such a good deal形容非常划算的买卖
on a tight budget预算紧张,常用于解释为何节省

应试策略

5.5档要在答题中展示目标语法点。在口语和写作中,有意识地使用现在完成进行和so/such...that来提升语法范围分。阅读广告时注意排除条款和星号内容,听力对话中留意数字、价格和具体细节。

本档提分建议

从5.5到6.5:①确保准确使用现在完成进行和so/such...that等结构;②用具体词汇描述购物体验,如bargain, budget, convenient, value for money;③书信保持格式正确、语气恰当,口语回答确保2-3句并尝试使用连接词组织想法。