section 1 shopping unit 4 silk. silk culture in china “a silkworm spins all its silk till its...
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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
Glossary
• amino acid• biology compatibility• Permeability• Permeable • Hygroscopic• Velvety• Fast colors• Lukewarm• Rinse • Rub
• To contain 18 amino acid• Have good biology compatibility
with human being’s body• With good permeability• Is hygroscopic• Feel soft, comfortable and cool
Glossary 2
• Silk• Fabric• Fiber• Satin• Brocade • Gauze• pure silk• Chemical fiber • Combined fiber
• 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, exti
nguish sometimes• Odor(older): hair infla
ming• 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
• Have a look at• Rub • rinse• Feel• Velvety• Brilliant / beautiful• Patterns • Selection• A variety of• Be of good quality
• Come down the price• 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/extra 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 expectatio
n.• It’s rather more than I tho
ught of paying.• Can you come down the
price a little bit?• Is there any discount?• Do you have a cheaper o
ne?• I’d like something cheape
r.
• 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
Done
• 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 th
e tag.• The tag bears the price.• The cashier is close to th
e 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 s
ize. 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. _____________?
2
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?
3
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 ___________?
3
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.
4
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,