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Section 1 Shopping
Unit 4 Silk
Silk Culture in China
• “A silkworm spins all its silk till its death
and a candle won’t stop its tears until it is
fully burnt.”
• 春蚕到丝思方尽，蜡炬成灰泪始干。
Precious material for textile 1
• Rarity--- A silkworm can only produce a
certain amount of silk—1,000 meters
(3,280 feet) in its lifespan of 28 days.
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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amino acid
biology compatibility•
Permeability
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Hygroscopic
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Velvety
Fast colors
Lukewarm
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To contain 18 amino acid
Have good biology compatibility
with human being’s body
With good permeability
Is hygroscopic
Feel soft, comfortable and cool
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Silk
Fabric
Fiber
Satin
Brocade
Gauze
pure silk
Chemical fiber
Combined fiber
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Garment
Robe
Evening dress
One-piece dress /skirt
Gown
Underwear
Cheongsam
Blouse /Shirt
Scarf
Tie
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.
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.
Silk Production in China
--- Identity & Status
• Silk was related to people’s 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.
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 Chang’an, the capital,
Zhang managed to go through the desert
and convey the Emperor’s good faith for
economic and cultural exchange with
western countries.
• 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.
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.
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 )
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
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
Words for conversation
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Velvety
Brilliant / beautiful
Patterns
Selection
A variety of
Be of good quality
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Fixed price
counter
Fast color
Washable
Shrink
Pre-washed
Function Expression--Greeting
• Excuse me, may I
see…
• Excuse me, may I
have a look at…
• Excuse me, I’d like to
see…
• Excuse me, I’m
looking for…
• Will you show me
some …?
• Can I help you,
ma’am?
• Will there be anything
else, sir?
• What can I do for you?
Description
• Will you show me
some pure silk
blouses?
• Could you tell me
where the ladies’
department is?
• I’d 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.
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(旗袍）
embroidered with patterns of
dragon, phoenix /goldfish/
orchid（兰花）/peony（牡丹）
/plum blossom梅
花…/crane/lotus
Description-3
• It’s made of exceptionally/
particularly good quality, pure
wool, and it feels very soft.
• It’s of particularly good quality.
• The embroidery on it is
exquisite.
• The fish embroidered is so
exquisite that it looks like a
real one.
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.
Try-on
• I think this dress is
too small/loose for me.
• It’s a bit tight/loose for
me.
• It’s not my size.
• I’m not sure about the
size, maybe
small/medium/large/e
xtra large size.
• How about this one?
It’s longer.
• The material is
elastic/with spendix.
• It will stretch / be
looser after you’ve
worn it for a period of
time.
• What’s your size?
• Let me check for you.
Try-on
• This is not my
color.
• This color
doesn’t match
my shoes.
• Its color is too
loud花哨
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 !
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
don’t care for the color.
• Do you have any other
size/color/pattern?
Bargain 1
• It’s too expensive.
• It’s beyond my
expectation.
• It’s 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?
• I’d like something
cheaper.
• May be a little dearer, but
the quality is very
good/reliable /top good.
• It’s in fashion now.
• It’s popular with
undergraduates.
• It’s the new style for this
spring.
• Sorry, but the price is
fixed.
• Sorry, but our shop’s
policy is “one-price only”.
Bargain 2
• Could you low
the price a bit?
Say, 230 yuan?
• How about 20
yuan for each?
In this case, I’ll
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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All right then, I’ll 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.
No-done
• I don’t like the
pattern, but
thank you
anyway.
• It’s pity that
there is no my
size.
• You are welcome.
• Sorry that there is no your
size. It’s pity you don’t find
your favorite design. Maybe
you’d like to drop in next
Friday/week? There’ll be
new arrival.
• Do you feel like leaving me
your tel-number so that I
can inform you as soon as
your size arrives?
Conversation 1
• Guide: You want to buy some Chinese silk
and satin, ____________________?
• Tourist: Yes, I do. Let’s _______ the
counter. Oh, they’re really beautiful.
• Shop assistant: Good afternoon, madam.
____________?
• T: Good afternoon. I’m looking for a silk
blouse for my mother. _____________?
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SA: Certainly. We have ______ for them.
What color would you like?
T: she likes white.
SA: Well, will this one be _______? It’s
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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SA: Yes, they are. They’re velvety and
the color are ________.
G: Let me _______ them. Oh, they’re
_________ the real silk. And they are
from Hangzhou which is famous for silk.
T: Oh, that’s great. By the way, is it
___________?
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SA: Yes, it is and it is ____________.
But you have to be careful. You can only
wash it in lukewarm water. Don’t
_____________. Just use neutral soapy
water and rinse well.
T: Well, I’ll take this one. _______________?
SA: It costs 200 yuan.
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T: oh, can you __________ a little bit?
SA: Sorry, but it’s our __________ price.
T: OK, then. I’ll ____________.
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,