内容正文:
In this unit, you will
• read about how to spend your money wisely;
• learn about what an online catalogue is;
• practice how to identify patterns of paragraphs;
• be required to finish 9 tasks so as to achieve the objectives.
Unit 10
Unit 10 Being a Smart Customer
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Unit 10
Part 1
Topic Introduction
Part 2
Reading Skill Focus
Part 3
Practical Reading
Part 4
Comprehensive Reading
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The market place offers a bewildering variety of choices and there is no single right answer. Being smart when it comes to one’s buying decision is critical. Whether you view yourself as a spender or saver, everyone needs to purchase items sometimes, from cars to insurance to groceries to clothing and more. Before you buy, make sure you take the right steps to become a smart customer so you can get the most from your money.
Part 1
Topic Introduction
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In this unit, you may meet some particular terms commonly used in shopping. Check the following words & expressions and see whether you know their meanings. Use a dictionary to help you if necessary.
Task 1:Lead-in Exercise
Words & Expressions Chinese Meanings
inflation
installment
credit card debt
loan
impulse buying
budget
e-commerce
display
postage
mortgage
overspend
account
n. 通货膨胀
n. 分期付款
信用卡欠款
n. 贷款
冲动消费
n. 预算
n.电子商务
v. 展示
n. 邮费
n. 按揭贷款
v. 超支
n. 账户
Part 1
Topic Introduction
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Cause and Effect Paragraph
A Cause and Effect pattern shows relationships between an action or response and a preexisting reason. Said another way, a cause is what makes an event occur, and the effect is the result of the event. This pattern describes what happened and why it happened. It can be organized in one of the following three ways:
Pattern of Paragraph Development(3)
Part 2
Reading Skill Focus
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Signal words and expressions for this pattern include:
Part 2
Reading Skill Focus
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Guided Example
Part 2
Reading Skill Focus
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Guided Example
Part 2
Reading Skill Focus
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Guided Example
Part 2
Reading Skill Focus
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Guided E