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M: Oh, they used to be on Aisle 12, but we've moved them. Now you'll find them at the end of Aisle 14. in the Household Goods section. They're underneath the toilet bowl cleanser.
Q: What does the woman want to buy?
(15)
A.Toilet bowl cleanser.
B.Household goods.
C.Light bulbs.
D.Tulips.
From; Dave@electricalsupplies.com
We are sorry that our computer ordering system broke【16】______last week. The system is now up and【17】______(run) again, but we think the goods you ordered will arrive two or three days late. I think the goods you’ve just ordered should arrive【18】ar______Thursday. Thanks a lot for telling us about the problem with the ZP200. You' 11 be【19】pie______to know the problem’s been put right now.
Regarding the exhibition you' re organizing: It seems you want to return the goods you don’t sell. We' re certainly interested, but could I ask for more【20】det______ before I let you know? Finally, just【21】______tell you, as of May 1, our warehouse will be open 24 hours a day.
Dear Ms Roberts,
We would like to【22】ap______for the failure of our computer ordering system last week. Please be reassured that the goods ordered will only be【23】de______by two or three working days. The estimated arrival time for your【24】______(late) order is Thursday.
We are【25】gra______to you for reporting the defect in the ZP200 model. We are happy to announce that the defect has now been remedied.
You mention the【26】______ (possible) of taking goods from us on a " sale or return" basis at an exhibition you are organizing. We can certainly【27】con______our interest, but we would like to request【28】______(far) information before we commit ourselves to a【29】______.
Please be advised【30】______as of May 1 our warehouse will be open 24 hours a day.
Yours sincerely,
David Smith
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Dear Sirs,
Re: Our Order No.1001 for 2 000 Washing Machines
We wish to refer you(1)our order No.1001 for 2000 Washing Machines Little Swan Brand, automatic Washing Machines,(2)which you will see that this order is placed(3)CFR basis.
As we now desire to have the shipment insured(4)your end.We shall be pleased if you will arrange to(5)the goods on our behalf(6)All Risks at invoice value 1000000 plus 10% i.e.RMB 1100000.
We shall of course to(7)you the premium upon(8)of your debit note or, if you like, you may draw on us at sight(9)the amount required.
We sincerely hope that our request will(10)your approval.
Yours faithfully,
Dear Sirs,
Re: Our Order No.1001 for 2000 Washing Machines
We wish to refer you to our order No.1001 for 2000 Washing Machines Little Swan Brand, automatic Washing Machines, from which you will see that this order is placed on CFR basis.
As we now desire to have the shipment insured at your end.We shall be pleased if you will arrange to insure the goods on our behalf against All Risks at invoice value 1000000 plus 10% i.e.RMB 1100000.
We shall of course to refund you the premium upon receipt of your debit note or, if you like, you may draw on us at sight for the amount required.
We sincerely hope that our request will meet with your approval.
Yours faithfully,
agriculture and industry. But in part, technology helps resolve
the population problem, either. It's a never ending cycle. The 【M2】 ______
need for more food discourages development of better 【M3】 ______
technology which naturally keeps more people alive. And
there are no going back to a simple, less technologically 【M4】 ______
complex time. We're here. We're here. We're hungry.
While technology makes this possible for four or even six 【M5】 ______
billion of us to exist, it also eliminates our job opportunities.
In theory, it is impossible that all the goods and services the 【M6】 ______
world needs could be produced by only 2 percent of the
population. This tendency of technology to make workers
superfluous (过剩) but at same time allowing their numbers to 【M7】 ______
grow up so large is creating psychological tensions. 【M8】 ______
Traditionally, work determines our way of life. But if 98
percent of us doesn't need to work, what are we going to do 【M9】 ______
with oneself ? Something more than work must be found to 【M10】 ______
determine both income and meaning in life otherwise 98
percent of us could be both hungry and frustrated (沮丧) .
【M1】
Why isn't dollar worth as much as it used to be? One dollar is always worth the same amount, that is, 100 cents. But the value of a dollar is how much it can buy. The value of money depends on the cost of living. Economists say that the cost of living is the money that a family must pay for the necessities of life such as food, housing or rent, clothes, and medical expenses. For many years now, the cost of living has increased greatly, so the value of the dollar has decreased. When a dollar has a low value, you cannot buy as many things with it.
No one fully understands why the cost of living keeps increasing, but economists believe that workers and producers can make prices go up. As workers earn more money, they have more money to spend, so they demand more goods. If there is a great demand for certain goods, the prices of these goods go up. At the same time, if there's a shortage of goods, the prices also go up. For example, if everyone wants to buy more and more gas, the price of gas goes up. When companies withhold gas from buyers, they can also make the price of gas go up.
Families need to know what happens to their money. They need to make their income meet the cost of living, so many people plan a family budget (预算). A budget is a list of monthly expenses. If your expenses add up to more than your income, you must find ways to save money. Maybe you're spending too much on entertainment. Or if you're spending too much on clothes, you may want to sew your own clothes. Budgeting helps you spend your money wisely as the cost of living increases.
What has troubled many families in the United States?
A.A not-large-enough income.
B.Nothing is left over to put away.
C.The increasing cost of living.
D.A shortage of certain goods.
&8226;Look at the statements below and the five introductions for goods.
&8226;Which introduction A, B, C, D or E does each statement 1-8 refer to?
&8226;For each statement 1-8, mark one letter A, B, C, D or E.
&8226;You will need to use some of these letters more than once.
A.
Shopping goods aren't bought very often, are bought only after the consumer has compared their features with those of competing brands, and are found in only a few stores in one area. These goods usually have a higher unit price than convenience goods, and an individual salesperson, rather than a cashier, may be needed to sell them. Examples of shopping goods are automobiles, furniture, men's suits, ladies' wear, shoes, and major appliances.
B.
Specialty goods like prestige automobiles, photographic equipment, fine jewelry, and high-fashion clothing and furniture are bought by consumers after a special shopping effort. They are bought infrequently and are generally available only in exclusive outlets. They're usually high-priced, but price isn't the main consideration of a consumer buying them. A consumer is often willing to go out of the way to find a certain brand.
Specialty goods prove the point that goods are often considered not just for their physical qualities but also for the economic utility, ego enhancement, status, and satisfaction they carry with them. For example, when people buy a new car, they may want it not just for basic transportation but also for recognition, status, or prestige.
You've probably figured out that this classification of consumer goods is far from rigid. It may differ according to buyers' intent or wishes. As consumers' incomes and buying habits change, or as prices drop, goods shift from one classification to another. Usually they shift downward, from the specialty to the shopping, or from the shopping to the convenience goods category. Television sets became shopping goods years ago. When microwave ovens first came on the market, they were regarded by many as an expensive new toy a kind of specialty goods-for the rich. Now they're considered indispensable shopping goods by working couples and single people who buy them to save cooking time.
C.
Durable goods can be further classified as either consumer goods or industrial goods, each of which requires a different set of marketing strategies. Consumer goods are used by the consumer or household that buys them and come in a ready-to-use form. that calls for no further industrial or commercial processing. On the basis of how much effort a consumer takes to obtain them, consumer goods can be further subdivided into (1) convenience goods, (2) shopping goods, and (3) specialty goods.
D.
Durable goods have physical qualities and uses that permit them to last a relatively long time, even while being used. They're designed to be used up over an extended period of time and are made of materials that will take considerable wear and tear. For example, you probably own such durable goods as a car, tape deck, cassette player, TV set, or stereo that should remain usable for several years—or at least until the warranty runs out. Houses are built to last thirty to fifty years or more. Refrigerators and mattresses both have a life expectancy of about twenty years, and quality jewelry, silverware, china, and furniture are frequently handed down from one generation to the next.
The fact that a product is durable influences its whole marketing strategy. Obviously, goods like these are packaged differently, sold more personally and aggressively, and priced higher than a tube of toothpaste or a bottle of shampoo.
E.
Instead of being bought by the ultimate consumer, industrial goods are used by businesses to produce other goods or to provide services to consumers. These goods are usually bought by institutions such as manufacturers, utilities, government agencies, contractors, wholesale
?For each question 13-18, mark one letter(A, B, C or D)on your Answer Sheet for the answer you choose.
Department Store Magic
For most of the 20th century Smithson's was one of Britain's most successful department stores, but by the mid-1990s, it had become dull. Still profitable, thanks largely to a series of successful advertising campaigns, but decidedly boring. The famous were careful not to be seen there, and its sales staff didn't seem to have changed since the store opened in 1908. Worst of all, its customers were buying fewer and fewer of its own brand products, the major part of its business, and showing a preference for more fashionable brands.
But now all the has changed, thanks to Rowena Baker, who became Smithson's first woman Chief Executive three years ago. Since then, while most major retailers in Britain have been losing money, Smithson's profits have been rising steadily. When Baker started, a lot of improvements had just been make to the building, without having any effect on sales, and she took the bold decision to invite one of Europe's most exciting interior designers to develop the fashion area, the heart of the store. This very quickly led to rising sales, even before the goods on display were changed. And as sales grew, so did profits.
Baker had ambitious plans for the store from the start, 'We're playing a big game, to prove we're up there with the leaders in our sector, and we have to make sure people get that message. Smithson's had fallen behind the competition. It provide a traditional service targeted at middle-aged, middle-income customers, who'd been shopping there for years, and the customer base was gradually contracting. Our idea is to sell such an exciting variety of goods that everyone will want to come in, whether they plan to spend a little or a lot. 'Baker's vision for the store is clear, but achieving it is far from simple. At first, many employees resisted her improvements because they just wouldn't be persuaded that there was anything wrong with the way they'd always done things, even if they accepted that the store had to overtake its competitors. It took many long meetings, involving the entire workforce, to win their support. It helped when they realised that Baker was a very different kind of manager from the ones they had known.
Baker's staff policies contained more surprises. The uniform. that had hardly changed since day one has now disappeared. Moreover, teenagers now get young shop assistants, and staff in the sports departments are themselves sports fans in trainers. As Baker explains, 'How can you see jeans if you're wearing a black suit? Smithson's has a new identity, and this needs to be made clear to the customers. 'She's also given every sales assistant responsibility for ensuring customer satisfaction, even if it means occasionally breaking company rules in the hope company profits.
Rowena Baker is proving successful, but the City's big investors haven't been persuaded. According to retail analyst, John Matthews, 'Money had already been invested in refurbishment of the store and in fact that led to the boost in sales. She took the credit, but hadn't done anything to achieve it. And in my view the company's shareholders are not convinced. The fact is that unless she opens several more stores pretty soon, Smithson's profits will start to fall because turnover at the existing store will inevitably start to decline.
According to the writer, in the mid-1990s Smithson's department store
A.was making a loss.
B.had a problem keeping staff.
C.was unhappy with its advertising agency.
D.mostly sold goods under the Smithson's name.
根据下面内容,回答题:
Department Store Magic
For most of the 20th century Smithson&39;s was one of Britain&39;s most successful department stores,but by the mid-1990s,it had become dull.Still profitable,thanks largely to a series of successful advertising campaigns,but decidedly boring.The famous were careful not to be seen there,and its sales staff didn’t seem to have changed since the store opened in l908. Worst of all,its customers were buying fewer and fewer of its own-brand products,the major part of its business,and showing a preference for more fashionable brands.
But now all this has changed,thanks to Rowena Baker,who became Smithson’s first woman Chief Executive three years ago.Since then,while most major retailers in Britain have been losing money,Smithson’s profits have been rising steadily.When Baker started,a lot of improvements had just been made to the buildin9,without having any effect on sales, and she took the bold decision to invite one of Europe’s most exciting interior designers to develop the fashion area,the heart of the store.This very quickly led to rising sales,even before the goods on display were changed.And as sales grew,so did profits.
Baker had ambitious plans for the store frOm the start.“We’re playing a big game,to prove we’re up there with the leaders in our sector,and we have to make sure people get that message.Smithson’s had fallen behind the competition.It provided a traditional service targeted at middle—aged,middle—income customers,wh0’d been shopping there for years, and the customer base was gradually contractin9.Our idea is to sell such an exciting variety of goods that everyone will want to come in,whether they plan to spend a little or a lot.”Baker’s vision for the store is clear,but achieving it is far from simple.At first,many employees resisted her improvements because they just wouldn’t be persuaded that there was anything wrong with the way they’d always done things,even if they accepted that the store had to overtake its competitors.It took many long meetings,involving the entire workforce,to win their support。It helped when they realised that Baker was a very different kind of manager from the ones they had known.
Baker’s staff policies contained more surprises.The unifbrm that had hardly changed since day one has now disappeared.Moreover,teenagers now get young shop assistants,and staff in the spots departments are themselves sports fans in trainers.As Baker explains,“How can you sell jeans if you’re wearing a black suit?Smithson’s has a new identity,and this needs to be made clear to the customers.”She’s also given every sales assistant responsibility for ensuring customer satisfaction,even if it means occasionally breaking company rules in the hope that this will help company profits.Rowena Baker is proving successful,but the City’s big investors haven’t been persuaded. According to retail analyst,John Matthews,“Money had already been invested in
refurbishment of the store and in fact that led to the boost in sales. She took the credit, but hadn&39;t done anything to achieve it. And in my view the company&39;s shareholders are not convinced. The fact is that unless she opens several more stores pretty soon, Smithson&39;s profits will start to fall because turnover of the existing store will inevitably start to decline."
According to the writer, in the mid-1990s Smithson‘s department store_______ 查看材料
A. was making a loss
B.had a problem keeping staff
C.was unhappy with its advertising agency
D.mostly sold goods under the Smithson"s name
根据以下内容回答题:
What is eBay?The simple answer is that it is a global trading platform. where nearly any-one can trade practically anything .People can sell and buy all kinds of products and goods,in-cluding cars,movies and DVDs,sporting goods,travel tickets,musical instruments,clothes and shoes--the list goes on and on.
The idea came from Peter Omidyar, who was born in Paris and moved to Washington
when he was still a child.At high school,he became very interested in computer programming and after graduating from Tuft University in l988,he worked for the nex.t few years as a com-Duter engineer.In his free time he started eBay as a kind of hobby,at first offering the service free bv word of mouth.By l996 there was so much traffic on the website that he had to upgrade and he began charging a fee to members.Joined by a friend,Peter Skoll,and in l998 by his capable CEO,Meg Whitman,he has never looked back.Even in the.great coru crashes of the 1ate l990s,eBay has gone from strength to strength.it is now one of the ten most Visited online
shopping websites on the Internet.
eBay sells connections,not goods,putting buyer and seller into contact with each other.All vou have to do is take an e.photo,write a description,fill out a sales form. and you’re in business;the worid is your market place.Of course for each item sold eBay gets a percentage and that is agreat deal of money.Every day there are more than sixteen million items listed on eBay and eighty percent of the items are sold.
We leam from the text that eBay provides people with__________. 查看材料
A.a way of buying and selling goods
B.a website for them to upgrade
C.a place to exhibit their own photos
D.a chance to buy things at low prices
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