14.Group-buying in China
Modeled after US hot website Groupon.com,group buying websites are now popular in China.These websites use the power of group buying to get competitive discounts (打折)for a daily deal on some best stuff to do,see,eat and buy in the cities across China.Discounts are available within just one click.Zhao lei,a software engineer in Beijing,loves the one-hour lunch break at noon,as it is the best time for him to check"today′s special"at his favorite group buying websites.Sometimes he searches for great deals at directory sites devoted to the new shopping space.Zhao spends around 800yuan($117.65)on group buying every month,mostly to buy food coupons (优惠劵)for eating at some nice restaurants and occasionally to find something fun to do."I love group buying.In addition to the competitive discounts it offers,it helps me get something fun,exciting and new,and such surprises give me a reason to try something new,"he said.When he finds a really good bargain,he will send the link to friends or colleagues through MSN,QQ,or e-mail,or share the information at some social networking websites.In doing so,he often gets a certain cut off the price.At some sites,buyers are invited to leave notes about what they want to buy and the website will consider it if similar applications(申请)reach a certain number.That is how Zuo got her digital camera after waiting for two months."It is cool.I want to buy a new digitgal camera for my trip to Switzerland this winter,but I never expected such cheap prices!"Zuo said.
28.We can learn from the passage thatD.
A.China is the first country to start group buying
B.the price of group buying depends on the market
C.you can′t get the best you need through group buying
D.group buying is becoming popular in China
29.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?C
A.Zhao Lei has to spend about 800yuan on group buying per month.
B.Zhao Lei never surfs at other directory sites for group buying.
C.Zhao Lei finds it easy to do group buying.
D.Zhao Lei can′t buy food coupons to eat at a nice restaurant.
30.What is the passage mainly about?B
A.Zhao Lei′s online purchasing life.
B.Group buying
C.The US hot websites
D.A new digital camera
31.Zhao Lei succeeded in getting a certain cut off the price byC.
A.bargaining face to face
B.discussing with the sellers
C.providing the link to others
D.inviting others to talk about the price.
分析 本文通过介绍Zhaoleid的网购生活来介绍了中国流行的网购的一种模式----团购.团购是模仿美国Groupon网站进行的一种网上销售方式,这些网站通过大批量的销售可以获利,同时购买者也可以享受到一定的折扣和单独购买得不到的优质服务.
解答 28.D 细节理解题.根据文章首段Modeled after US hot website Groupon.com,group buying websites are now popular in China.可知团购在中国非常受欢迎,选D.
29.C 推理判断题.根据首段中Discounts are available within just one click.以及Zhaolei.所说的内容"…In addition to the competitive discounts it offers,it helps me get something fun,exciting and new,…,"判断他发现网上团购非常方便而且还可以享受很多优惠,选C.
30.B主旨大意题.根据文章标题Group-buying in China 以及文章内容可知本文主要介绍的是中国的网上团购,选B.
31.C 细节理解题.根据文中When he finds a really good bargain,he will send the link to friends or colleagues through MSN,QQ,or e-mail,or share the information at some social networking websites.In doing so,he often gets a certain cut off the price.可知他通过给别人发送链接,对商品进行宣传可以得到价格优惠,选C.
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