节目资讯
刊物:大家说英语
日期:2012-04-30
难易度:Low
关键字:used, air conditioner, cheap, feel, blanket, secondhand, donate
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Camera.
Let's Talk in English.
All right, friends, welcome to LTE TV.
I'm Gabe.
And I'm Andrea.
And we are glad you are here.
Today we are talking about Secondhand Shopping.
Now many of you like to shop.
Maybe you go to a mall to shop, or you shop online.
But do you ever think about secondhand shopping?
Well, sometimes you can get a very good deal.
You buy something used.
It's probably cheap.
And you'll probably feel good about what you buy.
Well friends, we have a lot to learn and talk about.
So please open your magazines, find today's Read It, and let's begin.
Would you buy a used car or scooter?
Most people would.
But would you buy used clothes, furniture or air conditioners?
Maybe you should!
Secondhand things are cheaper than new things.
And sometimes used things look, feel and work just like new!
Where can you buy secondhand things?
Check online. Or check a secondhand store.
People sell or donate their used clothes, blankets, toys, electronics and other
things to these stores.
Then you can buy them for low prices.
We're talking about used things today.
Andrea, do you like used things?
Yes, I do like used things.
I like to buy used things.
Well, I have a used piece of tissue right here.
I just sneezed into it a minute ago.
Would you like it?
Uh... Gabe, no, I would not like that.
I don't like all used things.
Well, OK, I guess you like some used things, but not others.
Well, we do have lots to talk about today.
And we have a key word right here at the beginning.
It is the word "used." If something is used, that means someone used it.
That means it's not new.
Someone else used it before.
This is also called "secondhand." Something that is secondhand is something
someone else used before.
Our Read It starts with a question.
Would you buy a used car or scooter?
Now if you buy a used car, that means you are not the first owner.
The car is used, so you're the second or third owner.
Now why would you buy used things?
Well, many times they are cheaper.
Let's talk about this key word.
cheap.
If something is cheap, it doesn't cost a lot of money.
I like to buy cheap things, then I can save my money.
I like to look around for what is the cheapest.
So something can be cheap.
It's not expensive.
And this is cheaper.
But what is the cheapest?
I like to buy the cheapest things.
Although sometimes they do break more easily.
That's true. You want to think about what you can buy secondhand.
Secondhand things are cheaper.
And some things are OK to buy secondhand if they still work, like an air
conditioner.
Let's talk about this key word.
air conditioner.
An air conditioner is a machine.
An air conditioner makes a room or a place cooler.
If it's very hot or warm outside, you can turn the air conditioner on inside to
keep a place cool.
You can turn the air conditioner on, or turn the air conditioner off if it gets
too cool.
Now this word "air conditioner," we can also say a.c.
Turn on the a.c. or turn off the a.c.
So you can buy a... an a.c that is used, and that will be cheaper.
Now you can also by other used things.
They can feel and look like they're new.
Our key word here is "feel." Now when you're talking about how a shirt or a
piece of clothing feels, it's what it's like on your body.
My T-shirt feels great. It's very comfortable.
This chair is very nice. It feels comfortable.
Or, that doesn't feel very good.
You want to buy something that makes you feel good, not uncomfortable.
And you want a blanket that makes you feel good and warm.
And blanket's a key word.
A blanket is something that you put over your body to stay warm.
If you are in bed, you might use a big blanket over your body to stay warm.
Well, we have more to learn and to talk about.
Let's go see Christina.
(Chinese).
We're talking today about secondhand things.
Yeah, I like secondhand things.
Really? Why do you like used things?
They are cheaper.
I know. I like secondhand things too.
I can save money.
How much money?
Look at my hat. It's secondhand.
I saved $10.
Ooh.
Look at my shirt.
I saved $20, and...
Ooh.
And look at my shoes.
Wow!
I saved $40.
Wow!
Look at the money I saved.
Yeah. Is your money secondhand too?
Uh... Yes, I guess it is.
Yeah.
Would you buy a used car or scooter?
Most people would.
But would you buy used clothes, furniture or air conditioners?
Maybe you should!
Secondhand things are cheaper than new things.
And sometimes used things look, feel and work just like new!
Where can you buy secondhand things?
Check online. Or check a secondhand store.
People sell or donate their used clothes, blankets, toys, electronics and other
things to these stores.
Then you can buy them for low prices.
Let's practice today's key words.
used.
used.
This coat is used but it looks new!
air conditioner.
air conditioner.
Please turn on the air conditioner. It's hot in here.
cheap.
cheap.
This cellphone isn't cheap. It's expensive.
feel.
feel.
Your sweater feels nice. Is it comfortable?
blanket.
blanket.
There are two blankets on the bed.
Great job!
Now let's go and see what Lucy Says.
Does this store sell music?
Yes, we sell many different kinds.
Where can you find the CDs?
Those are in the back of the store.
Hmm, where can you find the MP3 players?
The MP3 players are over there.
But I thought you like to play CDs.
I do. But maybe I should consider an MP3 player.
My computer needs a break.
Where can you...?
Where can you buy secondhand things?
Where can you get lunch around here?
Where can you shop online?
Where can you...?
Where can you find a good deal?
Where can you buy a pair of gloves?
Well friends, it's your turn to make your own Useful Sentence Patterns.
Where can you do that?
Well, right now, wherever you are.
Write them down and practice with afriend.
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