Unit 11 Can I help you?

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Background information All over the world it’s probably true to say that people are beginning to look more and more the same. Wherever you look it’s the same kind of thing: trousers and jackets for the men, dresses for the women, and of course jeans and T- shirts for the young ones or even the older ones. All over the world it’s probably true to say that people are beginning to look more and more the same. Wherever you look it’s the same kind of thing: trousers and jackets for the men, dresses for the women, and of course jeans and T- shirts for the young ones or even the older ones.

These days the sheer variety of casual or sports clothing is enormous. Shirts for men or blouses for women can be long sleeved or short sleeved. The stripes can be broad or narrow and the plain can be any color under the sun. These days the sheer variety of casual or sports clothing is enormous. Shirts for men or blouses for women can be long sleeved or short sleeved. The stripes can be broad or narrow and the plain can be any color under the sun. Since there are a lot of shopping places, you can buy clothes in a supermarket, a department store or a boutique selling fashionable clothes. Since there are a lot of shopping places, you can buy clothes in a supermarket, a department store or a boutique selling fashionable clothes.

Many stores will have various items on sale during holiday seasons. The prices are lower than the original ones. So at this time, you can get the good buys. Many stores will have various items on sale during holiday seasons. The prices are lower than the original ones. So at this time, you can get the good buys. Back

重点句型和习惯表达法 1. Good morning. Can I help you ? 1. Good morning. Can I help you ? What can I offer/show you? What can I offer/show you? Can I be of any assistance to you? Can I be of any assistance to you? May I help you? May I help you?

2. I’d like to see some (typical Chinese dolls.) 2. I’d like to see some (typical Chinese dolls.) May I have a look at (that T- shirt)? May I have a look at (that T- shirt)? Do you have (blue skirts) in size Large? Do you have (blue skirts) in size Large? May I see (that blouse), please? May I see (that blouse), please? 3. I prefer those light-colored (jackets). 3. I prefer those light-colored (jackets). The blue/white (skirt) looks nice. May I try it on? The blue/white (skirt) looks nice. May I try it on?

4. It fits me well. But I don’t like the style. 4. It fits me well. But I don’t like the style. The color is nice. But it’s not the right size. The color is nice. But it’s not the right size. Have you got the dark-colored (suit) in size 44? Have you got the dark-colored (suit) in size 44? That’s just (my) size. But it looks small. That’s just (my) size. But it looks small. I think it’s too tight. I think it’s too tight. 5. Oh, great! I like this design. 5. Oh, great! I like this design. Perfect! The color looks nice! Perfect! The color looks nice! The color matches my skin. The color matches my skin. Back

一. 课文补充注释 1.May I try it on? 我可以试穿吗？ 这时代词 “it” 必须放在 try 和 on 的中 间。试比较下列各句。 这时代词 “it” 必须放在 try 和 on 的中 间。试比较下列各句。 a. Alice wants to try it on. a. Alice wants to try it on. 艾丽斯想试穿它。 艾丽斯想试穿它。 b. Alice wants to try on that green blouse. b. Alice wants to try on that green blouse. 艾丽斯想试穿那件绿色的女衬衫。 艾丽斯想试穿那件绿色的女衬衫。 Language points

C. Alice wants to try that green blouse on. C. Alice wants to try that green blouse on. 艾丽斯想试穿那件绿色的女衬衫。 艾丽斯想试穿那件绿色的女衬衫。 2. I’m afraid not. 恐怕不行。 这是简略形式。这句展开后应是： 这是简略形式。这句展开后应是： I’m afraid that we don’t have any discount on this blouse. I’m afraid that we don’t have any discount on this blouse. I’m afraid 是口语化的表达法，意思 是 “ 恐怕 ” 。在这里不能翻译成 “ 我害 怕 ” 。试比较下列各句 : I’m afraid 是口语化的表达法，意思 是 “ 恐怕 ” 。在这里不能翻译成 “ 我害 怕 ” 。试比较下列各句 :

a. I’m afraid I’m late. a. I’m afraid I’m late. 我恐怕迟到了。 我恐怕迟到了。 b. I’m afraid (that) I will be late. b. I’m afraid (that) I will be late. 我恐怕要迟到了。 我恐怕要迟到了。 Li Ming handed it with care, because he was afraid of breaking it. Li Ming handed it with care, because he was afraid of breaking it. 李明小心翼翼地拿着它，怕它打 碎。 李明小心翼翼地拿着它，怕它打 碎。

3. The prices are much lower than usual. 3. The prices are much lower than usual. 价格比平常低得多。 价格比平常低得多。 lower 是形容词 low 的比较级，意思 是较低的， lower than 比 … 低。 lower 是形容词 low 的比较级，意思 是较低的， lower than 比 … 低。 e.g. This river is lower than that one. 这条河比那条河浅。 这条河比那条河浅。 e.g. This house is much lower than that one. 这座房子比那座房子低得多。 这座房子比那座房子低得多。

二、词汇用法 1. salesperson: n. a person who sell goods in a shop 售货员 1. salesperson: n. a person who sell goods in a shop 售货员 e.g. He works as a salesperson in that store. e.g. He works as a salesperson in that store. 他在那家商店当售货员。 他在那家商店当售货员。 2. madam: n. respectful form of address to a woman 女士 2. madam: n. respectful form of address to a woman 女士 e.g. Can I help you, madam? e.g. Can I help you, madam? 太太，您想买点什么？ 太太，您想买点什么？

3. shelf: n. flat, rectangular piece of metal, glass or other material, fastened at right angles to a wall or in a cupboard, bookcase, cabinet, etc. 架子，货架 3. shelf: n. flat, rectangular piece of metal, glass or other material, fastened at right angles to a wall or in a cupboard, bookcase, cabinet, etc. 架子，货架 e.g. I like the blue dress on the 4th shelf. e.g. I like the blue dress on the 4th shelf. 我喜欢放在第 4 个货架上那件蓝 色的连衣裙。 我喜欢放在第 4 个货架上那件蓝 色的连衣裙。 4. sock: n. short stocking not reaching the knee

e.g. Take off your socks and wash them now. 你把袜子脱下来洗一洗。 你把袜子脱下来洗一洗。 5. fitting: n. act of trying on 试穿， 试衣 5. fitting: n. act of trying on 试穿， 试衣 e.g. I’m ready for a fitting. e.g. I’m ready for a fitting. 我已做好试衣准备。 我已做好试衣准备。 6. tight: a. fastened, fixed closely 6. tight: a. fastened, fixed closely 紧的，紧身的 紧的，紧身的 e.g. The drawer is so tight that I can’t open it. 这抽屉太紧了，我拉不开。

e.g. This pair of shoes are so tight that they hurt. 这双鞋紧的脚痛。 Antonym: loose/free, not fastened, not tied up, a. 松的，宽的 e.g. This jacket is too tight. I like a bit loose one. 这件夹克太紧，我喜欢宽松一点的。 这件夹克太紧，我喜欢宽松一点的。 7. spring: a. season between winter and summer 春天，春季

e.g. They are busy with spring ploughing. 他们正在忙着春耕。 e.g. We like to go for an outing in spring. e.g. We like to go for an outing in spring.我们喜欢在春天外出游玩。 v. jump suddenly from the ground 跳， 跳跃 e.g. Hearing the news, Tom sprang out of bed with delight. 听到这个消息，汤姆高兴得从床上跳 了起来

n. device of twisted, bent, or coiled metal or wire which tends to return to its shape or position when pulled, pushed or pressed 弹簧 e.g. The spring wasn’t quality manufactured. 这个弹簧质量不好。 8. boot: n. outer covering for the foot and ankle, made of leather or rubber e.g. Santa Claus wears white beard and boots. He comes down the chimney and puts little presents for the children in the stockings on Christmas Eve.

圣诞老人留着白胡子，穿着长靴，在 圣诞之夜，从烟囱下来，把给孩子 们的礼物放在长筒袜里。 9. eagerly: ad. 热切地，渴望地 e.g. Li Ming wants eagerly to join the army. 李明很想参军。 e.g. As the Spring Festival draws near, most Chinese people eagerly try to buy a lot of things. 春节临近时，大多数中国人都急切地 设法购物.

10. variety: n. quality of not being the same, or not being the same at all times 多种多样 10. variety: n. quality of not being the same, or not being the same at all times 多种多样 e.g. His writing lacks variety. e.g. His writing lacks variety.他的文体缺乏变化。 e.g. You can enjoy a variety of activities there. 在那里你可以进行各种各样的活动。 11. stock: n. goods available for sale 存货，现货 e.g. Have you any casual shoes of this kind in stock?

这种休闲鞋有货吗？ e.g. The book is out of stock now. 这本书现在没货。 n. Shares in the capital of a business company 股票 e.g. This is common stock and that is preference stock. 这是普通股，那是优先股。 12. cashier: n. person who receives and pays out money in a bank, store, hotel, restaurant 收款员

e.g. Li Hong works as a cashier in that supermarket. 李红在那家超市当收款员。 13. politely: ad. 有礼貌地 e.g. “Would you mind my opening the window? ”, he said politely. 他有礼貌地说： “ 我开窗户您介意 吗？ ”

补充练习 除课文总结的常用句型外，口语 中还有一些常会出现的句型。如 ; 除课文总结的常用句型外，口语 中还有一些常会出现的句型。如 ; 1. What can I do for you? 1. What can I do for you? How may I help you? How may I help you? 您想买点什么？ 您想买点什么？ 2.Could you show me the blue dress, please? 2.Could you show me the blue dress, please? 您能给我看看那件蓝色连衣裙吗 ?

3. I like the red jacket. Is it available? 3. I like the red jacket. Is it available?我喜欢这件红色的夹克。有货吗？ 4. I don’t like the color. It’s too bright. 4. I don’t like the color. It’s too bright.我不喜欢这颜色。太艳了。 5. I like the color but the style. I looks rather old fashioned. 5. I like the color but the style. I looks rather old fashioned. 我喜欢这颜色，但不喜欢这款式， 样子过时了。 6. It’s a good fit. 6. It’s a good fit.（你穿上）它很合适。 Back

重点句型归纳 1. Offering Help 1. Offering Help Good morning. Can I help you? What can I offer/show you? Can I be of any assistance to you? May I help you? What can I do for you ? How may I help you?

2. Expressing what you want 2. Expressing what you want I’d like to see some typical Chinese dolls. May I have a look at that T-shirt? May I see that blouse, please? Do you have blue skirts in size Large? I prefer those light-colored jackets. Could you show me the blue dress, please? I like the red jacket. Is it available?

3. Expressing Dissatisfaction 3. Expressing Dissatisfaction That’s just my size. But it looks small. That’s just my size. But it looks small. My husband wears size Large, but this one looks small. It fits me well. But I don’t like the style. The color is nice. But it’s not the right size. I don’t like the color. It’s too bright. I like the color but the style. I looks rather old fashioned.

The material is too thick. I would like something lighter. I think it’s too tight. 4. Expressing Satisfaction Oh, great! I like this design. Perfect! The color looks nice! The color matches my skin. It’s a good fit. Back

Check your understanding 1.Answer the following questions according to the dialogue 1.Answer the following questions according to the dialogue 1.What does Alice want to buy? 1.What does Alice want to buy? She wants to buy a blouse. She wants to buy a blouse. 2. What size does she usually wear? 2. What size does she usually wear? Size 6. Size How does Size 6 fit her this time? 3. How does Size 6 fit her this time? It is tight this time. It is tight this time.

4. What colors does Alice like? 4. What colors does Alice like? She likes green and yellow. She likes green and yellow. 5.How much does the blouse cost? 5.How much does the blouse cost? 128yuan. 128yuan. 6. Is there any discount on this blouse? 6. Is there any discount on this blouse? No, there isn’t. No, there isn’t. How about your answers?

2.Are the following statements true (T) or false (F) according to the passage? 2.Are the following statements true (T) or false (F) according to the passage? 1.( ) The large store sells shoes and boots only in spring. 1.( ) The large store sells shoes and boots only in spring. 2.( )The store is open to women for the first time. 2.( )The store is open to women for the first time. 3.( ) Women are eager to buy shoes and boots at a discounted 3.( ) Women are eager to buy shoes and boots at a discounted price price F F T

4. ( )The big store intends to sell all the shoes and boots to make big money. 4. ( )The big store intends to sell all the shoes and boots to make big money. 5.( ) The cashiers are busy receiving money and offering bags. 5.( ) The cashiers are busy receiving money and offering bags. 6.( )Mrs. Green does not need a bag. 6.( )Mrs. Green does not need a bag. 7.( )She sold her old shoes and wears the new ones. 7.( )She sold her old shoes and wears the new ones. F T T T

. 3. Match the items in the two columns and write out the whole sentences.. 3. Match the items in the two columns and write out the whole sentences. 1. The cashier a. are of all kinds and colors 1. The cashier a. are of all kinds and colors 2.The store b. are much lower than usual 2.The store b. are much lower than usual 3.The shoes and boots c. offers Mrs.Green a bag 3.The shoes and boots c. offers Mrs.Green a bag 4.Mr.Green d. is having a sale 4.Mr.Green d. is having a sale 5.The prices e. has sold her old shoes 5.The prices e. has sold her old shoes

Learn to communicate Read the following patterns and expressions often used in shopping and try to learn them by heart. Read the following patterns and expressions often used in shopping and try to learn them by heart. 1.Good morning. Can I help you? 1.Good morning. Can I help you? What can I offer/ show you? What can I offer/ show you? Can I be of any help to you? Can I be of any help to you? 2. I’d like to buy some typical Chinese dolls. 2. I’d like to buy some typical Chinese dolls. May I look at that T-shirt? May I look at that T-shirt?

Do you have blue skirts in size large? 3.I prefer those light-colored jackets. 3.I prefer those light-colored jackets. The blue/white skirt looks nice. May I try it on? The blue/white skirt looks nice. May I try it on? My husband wears size large, but this one looks small. My husband wears size large, but this one looks small. 4. It fits me well. But I don’t like the style. 4. It fits me well. But I don’t like the style. The color is nice. But it is not the right size. The color is nice. But it is not the right size.

Have you got the dark-colored suit in size 44? 5. Oh, great. I like this design. 5. Oh, great. I like this design. Perfect. The color looks nice. Perfect. The color looks nice. The color matches my skin. The color matches my skin. Build up your language stock 1. Match the responses on the right with the questions on the left. Have a practice!

1.How does it fit? A. Yes. I wear size 8 1.How does it fit? A. Yes. I wear size 8 2.Can I help you? B. Of course. Here you are. 2.Can I help you? B. Of course. Here you are. 3.Which one, ma’am? C. The yellow one on the 3.Which one, ma’am? C. The yellow one on the second shelf. second shelf. 4.May I have a look at D. Oh, I think it’s too small 4.May I have a look at D. Oh, I think it’s too small that dress, please? that dress, please? 5. Is this the right size? E. Actually I don’t like the 5. Is this the right size? E. Actually I don’t like the color. color. 6. How about the red F. Yes. I’d like to see that 6. How about the red F. Yes. I’d like to see that one? T-shirt. one? T-shirt.

2.Translate the following sentences into English. 1. 对不起, 我看一下那件大衣好吗 ? 1. 对不起, 我看一下那件大衣好吗 ? Excuse me, may I have a look at that blouse, please? Excuse me, may I have a look at that blouse, please? 2. 这条裙子合适吗 ? 很合适, 可我不 喜欢这种颜色. 2. 这条裙子合适吗 ? 很合适, 可我不 喜欢这种颜色. How does the skirt fit? It fits me well. But I do not like the color. How does the skirt fit? It fits me well. But I do not like the color. 3. 我丈夫喜欢淡颜色的衣服. 3. 我丈夫喜欢淡颜色的衣服. My husband likes light-colored clothes. My husband likes light-colored clothes.

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