商务英语第二册unit 4.ppt

3. resist a. Children could hardly resist the temptation of the wonderful look and tantalizing smell of the fruits on the dinner table. b. This type of plastic is highly resistant to steam and acid. c. Any policy that creates unemployment is likely to meet with strong resistance. 4. fade a. The memory of the last disaster had faded from people’s mind. b. Your natural hair colour begins to fade as you grow older. c. The sound of the motorboat faded away in the distance. 5. prohibit a. The consumption of alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited in some countries. b. They are prohibited from revealing details about/to the candidates. c. All schools strictly enforce the prohibition against smoking on school grounds. Quiz: Are You a Bargain Master or an Easy Target? 1. Shopping for the right store is as important as shopping for the right place. 2. The small locally owned stores can never offer the good deals that the major discount stores offer. 3. It is worth putting up with poor attitude and service to get the price I want. 4. Commissioned sales people usually offer me better deals than those on straight salary. 5. Buying “off season” will result in giving consumers the biggest savings on most items. 6. When making a purchase it is always best to use cash when possible. 7. I am powerless when I make a purchase and return in a week to see the item has received further markdowns. 8. When a store offers to give you something free if you purchase a particular item, you can ask for a cash discount instead. Task 2 Task 2. Work in groups. Unit 4 Consumer Satisfaction To be a great bargain hunter? Simply try these tricks: ◆Never buy anything just because it’s on sale. Make sure you’ll actually wear the item and that it works with at least a few pieces in your existing wardrobe. ◆ Work your connections. Keep in touch with sales staff at your favorite stores and ask them to advise you of upcoming sales and specials in advance. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ key Task 2 Unit 4 Consumer Satisfacti