2014中考英语话题及读写训练课件Shopping(购物)

话题阅读Topic11Shopping（购物）Topic 11 Shopping (购物)基础篇leave your home and visit a store. Nowadays, the Internet has revolutionized the way in which we spend money. But how does it add up compared to traditional shopping?In traditional shopping, you simply take a ride in your car to your favorite shopping center or store and you buy what you want or need. You can pay with cash or credit card. In some instances you can pay with a check. You do get the opportunity to see the product before you purchase it and you can keep an eye on your credit card if you decide to pay with that method.The dilemma that you may run into when it comes to traditional shopping is that the storeyou are shopping at may not accept your payment method. There isalso the fact that they may not have what you want. You may evenfind that the item they have is more expensive than what you want topay. You may know that another store carries it, but they are out of itbecause they sell it at a cheaper price.When it comes to online shopping, you don’t have to leave yourhome at all. You simply sit down at your computer, browsearound the various online stores, and find what it is you need. However, there is usually only one way to pay. You can only pay via credit card. There are some websites that allow you to use your PayPal account or they will permit you to send them a check before they send you the item. The check method doesn’t work so well when you need the item right now.However, the advantages continue because, if you can’t find an item at one store, you can always find it at another. There really isn’t much that you can’t find on th e Internet. You may not want to grocery shop online, but gifts, clothes, and many other items can be purchased and shipped right to your door. If you don’t like them when you get them, you can always ensure you’re doing business with a company with a good return policy.So which seems better to you? Do you prefer the traditional way or the online way? It is a personal preference when it comes down to it. Really, all you need to do is shop the way you feel comfortable.1. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “dilemma” in the third paragraph?A. Power.B. Trouble.C. Situation.D. Surprise.2. Which of the following is true of the online shopping?A. We can see the product we need in person.B. There is nothing we can’t buy online.C. We can pay with cash or credit card.D. There are companies with a good return policy.3. What does the author advise customers to do?A. Buy things in the traditional way.B. Use the online way while shopping.C. Shop the way they feel good.D. Pay goods via credit card.4. What would be the best title of the text?A. Tips on Traditional and Online Shopping.B. Different Shopping WaysC. Advantages of Online ShoppingD. Traditional Vs Online Shopping【篇章导读】你常网上购物还是用传统方式在超市购物？文中讲述了这两种购物方式的利弊。