Section 1 Shopping

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Section 1 Shopping

• Unit 4 Silk

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Silk Culture in China

• A silkworm spins all its silk till its death and
  a candle wont stop its tears until it is fully
  burnt.
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Precious material for textile 1

• Rarity--- A silkworm can only produce a certain
  amount of silk1,000 meters (3,280 feet) in its
  lifespan of 28 days.

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Queen of Fiber

• Physical features softness smoothness
• It is a natural fiber.( is made of azelon,
  contains 18 kinds of amino acid good biology
  compatibility with bodies smooth, comfortable)
• It has a good permeability.
• It is quite hygroscopic.
• Gloss

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Glossary

• To contain 18 amino acid
• Have good biology compatibility with human
  beings body
• With good permeability
• Is hygroscopic
• Feel soft, comfortable and cool

• amino acid
• biology compatibility
• Permeability
• Permeable
• Hygroscopic
• Velvety
• Fast colors
• Lukewarm
• Rinse
• Rub

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Glossary 2

• Silk
• Fabric
• Fiber
• Satin
• Brocade
• Gauze
• pure silk
• Chemical fiber
• Combined fiber

• Garment
• Robe
• Evening dress
• One-piece dress /skirt
• Gown
• Underwear
• Cheongsam
• Blouse /Shirt
• Scarf
• Tie

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Silk Production in China--the beginning

• The history of silk production in China could be
  dated back to 5,000 years ago, when the first
  silk was accidentally got from a cocoon.
• Silk is one of the greatest miracles discovered
  by the Chinese people, who firstly initiated
  sericulture and silk production in the world.

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Silk Production in China---A gift for gods and
spirits

• Wondering the lifecycle of silkworm, people in
  ancient times believed it cocooned itself to fly
  towards the Heaven and the magic creature never
  died.
• Due to this worship, silk, the secretion of
  silkworm, was believed to be able to lead the
  dead man into the Heaven. So people covered the
  body with silk, hoping it would not be kept out
  of the Heaven.

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Silk Production in China--- Identity Status

• Silk was related to peoples identity and status.
• Being rare and mysterious, silk was merely for
  the royal families and the officials.
• The common people were not allowed to wear silk
  dress.

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Silk Production in China---Silk Road

• The first silk road came into being during the
  Han Dynasty, when an official named Zhangqian was
  assigned to explore the vast western land to Han
  Empire. Departing from Changan, the capital,
  Zhang managed to go through the desert and convey
  the Emperors good faith for economic and
  cultural exchange with western countries.

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• The road was named after silk because most of
  the commodities delivered through the road
• Among various commodities delivered through the
  road from China to other countries and regions,
  silk was the most important one. So the term
  Silk Road known to the world.

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Silk Production in China---silk road ( at Ming
dynasty)

• During the Ming Dynasty, silk trade was
  developing quickly. Relying greatly on margins
  from silk trade, the government was anxious to
  find a safer silk road by which the silk could be
  delivered to the foreign buyers.

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How to distinguish the real silk

• To feel the intensity by snapping silk ( soft
  and smooth, and delicate chemical fiber not as
  soft as silk more smooth and stiff than silk)
• To observe the length and trimness of fiber
  silk ( thin/long) silk ( sheens moderately ,
  does not glare )

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2 To inflame

• Silk
• Curl, melt, inflame
• Flare appreciably, extinguish sometimes
• Odor(older) hair inflaming
• Loose and crisp black granule

• Combined fiber
• Inflame slowly with noise
• Extinguish
• Hair inflaming
• Loose and crisp black bead

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How to reserve silk

• How to reserve silk is a task quite demanding
• Silk is very fragile
• Its color may fade
• It may shrink
• It may lose its original shape

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Words for conversation

• Have a look at
• Rub
• rinse
• Feel
• Velvety
• Brilliant / beautiful
• Patterns
• Selection
• A variety of
• Be of good quality

• Come down the price
• Fixed price
• counter
• Fast color
• Washable
• Shrink
• Pre-washed

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Function Expression--Greeting

• Excuse me, may I see
• Excuse me, may I have a look at
• Excuse me, Id like to see
• Excuse me, Im looking for
• Will you show me some ?

• Can I help you, maam?
• Will there be anything else, sir?
• What can I do for you?

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Description

• Will you show me some pure silk blouses?
• Could you tell me where the ladies department
  is?
• Id like to see an evening-dress.
• Do you have any silk scarf/tie?

• Sure. We have a selection/variety of
• The ladies department is on the 2nd floor.
• Go along the aisle and turn right when you see
  the Tie Area. The Scarf counter is next to it.

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Description 2

• What are these patterns?
• Is it made from pure silk?
• What are these embroidery?

• These are pure silk ties /evening dress/ Chinese
  suit /cheongsum(??) embroidered with patterns of
  dragon, phoenix /goldfish/ orchid(??)/peony(??)/pl
  um blossom??/crane/lotus

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Description-3

• Its made of exceptionally/ particularly good
  quality, pure wool, and it feels very soft.
• Its of particularly good quality.
• The embroidery on it is exquisite.
• The fish embroidered is so exquisite that it
  looks like a real one.

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Try-on

• May I try it on?
• Where is the fitting room?
• Where is the dressing mirror?

• Yes, please.
• Sorry, but underwear is not allowed to be tried
  on.
• Would you like to try it on ?
• The fitting room is just over there.
• Please come with me to the fitting room.

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Try-on

• I think this dress is too small/loose for me.
• Its a bit tight/loose for me.
• Its not my size.
• Im not sure about the size, maybe
  small/medium/large/extra large size.

• How about this one? Its longer.
• The material is elastic/with spendix.
• It will stretch / be looser after youve worn it
  for a period of time.
• Whats your size?
• Let me check for you.

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Try-on

• This is not my color.
• This color doesnt match my shoes.
• Its color is too loud??bright/dark/.

• You look great in this color!
• You look healthier / active/ young/ in this
  color!
• You are in great shape in this dress!
• This style is just designed for you, believe me!
• You are gorgeous/ elegant/charming !

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Try-on

• Let me see the crimson one, in my size, please.
• Not too heavy or too light, please.
• I like this style, but I dont care for the
  color.
• Do you have any other size/color/pattern?

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Bargain 1

• Its too expensive.
• Its beyond my expectation.
• Its rather more than I thought of paying.
• Can you come down the price a little bit?
• Is there any discount?
• Do you have a cheaper one?
• Id like something cheaper.

• May be a little dearer, but the quality is very
  good/reliable /top good.
• Its in fashion now.
• Its popular with undergraduates.
• Its the new style for this spring.
• Sorry, but the price is fixed.
• Sorry, but our shops policy is one-price only.

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Bargain 2

• Could you low the price a bit? Say, 230 yuan?
• How about 20 yuan for each? In this case, Ill
  consider buying more.

• VIP card holder will enjoy a discount of 5.
• If you buy 3 pieces, you will get another/one
  more for free / half the price/ 30 off.
• These blouses are on sale at weekend.
• You are lucky--- they are for/on weekend
  promotion / quarterly promotion

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Done

• All right then, Ill take it.
• How much is it?
• How much shall I pay?
• Where is the cashier?

• It comes up to 100 yuan.
• It adds up to 158 yuan.
• The price is marked on the tag.
• The tag bears the price.
• The cashier is close to the elevator.
• Here is the receipt.
• Here is the warranty card.

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No-done

• I dont like the pattern, but thank you anyway.
• Its pity that there is no my size.

• You are welcome.
• Sorry that there is no your size. Its pity you
  dont find your favorite design. Maybe youd like
  to drop in next Friday/week? Therell be new
  arrival.
• Do you feel like leaving me your tel-number so
  that I can inform you as soon as your size
  arrives?

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Conversation 1

• Guide You want to buy some Chinese silk and
  satin, ____________________?
• Tourist Yes, I do. Lets _______ the counter.
  Oh, theyre really beautiful.
• Shop assistant Good afternoon, madam.
  ____________?
• T Good afternoon. Im looking for a silk blouse
  for my mother. _____________?

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2 SA Certainly. We have ______ for them. What
color would you like? T she likes white. SA
Well, will this one be _______? Its white with
peach flowers on it. And here are some other
___________. T Oh, how nice. They all look
beautiful. Are they ________________ pure Chinese
silk?
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3 SA Yes, they are. Theyre velvety and the
color are ________. G Let me _______ them. Oh,
theyre _________ the real silk. And they are
from Hangzhou which is famous for silk. T Oh,
thats great. By the way, is it ___________?
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3 SA Yes, it is and it is ____________. But
you have to be careful. You can only wash it in
lukewarm water. Dont _____________. Just use
neutral soapy water and rinse well. T Well,
Ill take this one. _______________? SA It costs
200 yuan.
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4 T oh, can you __________ a little bit? SA
Sorry, but its our __________ price. T OK,
then. Ill ____________.
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Your challenge! ---to buy a silk floss quilt

• You are required to use the following vocabulary
• silk floss quilt, comfortable, spongy, a gift
  for marriage, satin, brocade, quilt cover,
  embroidery, embroidered with, pattern, phoenix,
  Chinese character , Shuangxi- double joy, symbol,
  symbolize, happiness, good marriage,
  auspiciousness, expensive, be worth the value,
  best wishes for, traditional custom,