NTUSTORAL

Group No. 3 Name: Elsie( 09) Sophia(11)

Title: Is Online Shopping Safe?

Content:
Ryan and Claire are surfing the Internet at Claire’s house.
Ryan: Oh, I just remember that Josh’s birthday is coming up. Have you gotten him a present yet?
Claire: No, it completed slipped my mind.
Ryan: We’d better run to the mall and do some shopping.
Claire: Why bother? We can do it right here without even leaving the house.
Ryan: Really? How can we do that?
Claire: Were you born yesterday? We can get him a present online.
Ryan: Online shopping? Are you sure that’s safe?
Claire: Of course it is. We just have to make sure the site is reputable.
Ryan: I don’t know… I’ve heard stories about people stealing your credit card numbers when you shop online.
Claire: That’s why you only go to sites you trust. And make sure they have encryption software that will keep your credit card information safe.
Ryan: Ok, that makes me feel better about it. But what’s so great about shopping online?
Claire: Well, it’s convenient, and it’s a lot easier to compare prices. Plus, you can usually get things cheaper if you look around online.
Ryan: But I had a friend who thought he was getting a TV in perfect condition. It turned out that is only worked for a week and then died.
Claire: Well, the same rules for shopping in the mall still apply here. You wouldn’t buy something without asking questions about it first.
Ryan: Can’t we just buy first and asking questions later?
Claire: I can see teaching you to be a savvy online shopper is going to be an uphill battle.

Resource: Unit 4, Landmark English September 2006

Questions:
1. Is online shopping safe?
A: Yes, we just have to make sure the site is reputable. .

2. How dose Claire buy things?
A: Shopping online.

3. Where Ryan and Claire at?
A: At Claire’s house.

Shopping on the Internet
Name: Mina, Amanda & Litchi
ID: A9517513, A9517514, A9517516
Date: 2006/10/27
Topic: Technology
Role Play

Task Distribution:
Mina- Acts out one character.
Amanda- Looks for the script, types, makes PPT and acts out one character.
Litchi- Acts out one character.

Characters: Mina, Amanda, Litchi
Relationship: Amanda is the owner of a juice bar. Litchi and Mina are her friends.

Amanda: Do you like to shop things on the Internet? I do. It’s so convenient to shop at home. You don’t have to go anywhere! All you need is a credit card. I have found good prices on many things. But usually I check several sites before I buy something. There are even sites that help you check prices on different sites. They help me save money and find the best bargains. I have bought many things online. I buy books, CDs, and DVDs most often. But I’ve also bought airline tickets, food and clothes.
Many people like to visit auction sites. I only bid on something once. But it was kind of fun. There is only one problem with Internet shopping. It’s too easy to spend too much money!


(Litchi is sitting at a table in the juice bar using her computer. Mina comes over.)
Mina: Hi! Litchi. What are you doing?
Litchi: I’m doing some of my Christmas shopping.
Mina: Good for you! I don’t like shopping. I always wait until the last minute.
Litchi: I like to go shopping. And I really like shopping on the Internet.
Mina: I do, too. It’s really convenient.
Litchi: And you don’t have to be with all the people at the mall.
Mina: Right! Especially at Christmas time!
Mina: Where is Amanda?
Litchi: She went to the post office to pick up a package. I’m watching the juice bar for her.
Mina: Another package? She got two yesterday.
Litchi: I know. And several more before the day after that. She must be just about done with her Christmas shopping!
Mina: She must be. But I wouldn’t want to see her credit card bill!
Litchi: I wouldn’t, either!
(Amanda comes in.)
Amanda: Thanks for watching the juice bar for me, Litchi!
Litchi: You’re welcome.
Mina: That’s a big package, Amanda.
Amanda: I know. I can’t wait to open it.
Mina: What did you buy?
Amanda: Something from the Internet.
Mina: You’ve bought a lot of things on the Internet lately.
Amanda: Uh-huh. I’ve gotten some really great things.
Mina: So what’s in the box?
Amanda: (opening the box) A new tent for my backyard.
Mina: Uh, Amanda, do you really need a tent for your backyard?
Amanda: Probably not. But the price was so good! This big tent was only $2250.
Litchi: What about shipping? How much was that?
Amanda: My order was over $3000, so shipping was free.
Litchi: So you bought something else?
Amanda: I did. A sleeping bag.
Mina: Are you planning to go camping?
Amanda: Maybe. You never know!
Litchi: You must spend a lot of time on the Internet.
Amanda: Lately I have. I’ve done some Christmas shopping. I bought my mother and sisters some nice jewelry.
Litchi: Good idea. They’ll probably like that.
Mina: Can you tell me which site you bought it from? Maybe I’ll buy some jewelry for my mom for Christmas.
Amanda: Sure. I’ll find it and give it to you later.
Mina: Thanks.
Litchi: Look what I got!
Mina: What?
Litchi: Three old comic books.
Amanda: Did you get those on an online auction site?
Litchi: Uh-huh. I only bid $20, too!
Amanda: That’s a bargain! I paid $50 for three that I bought.
Mina: You bought old comic books, too?
Amanda: Sure. I collect them.
Litchi: My boyfriend does, too. He’ll be so surprised! He read these when he was a child.
Mina: So, Amanda, what else have you bought online?
Amanda: Let’s see, I bought a trip to the ocean for my brother’s family. That’s their Christmas present.
Litchi: That’s a nice gift.
Amanda: I got the shirt I’m wearing. And these shoes, too.
Litchi: All on the Internet? Good for you. I wish my boyfriend would shop for clothes-anywhere. He hates shopping.
Mina: Most guys do.
Amanda: Not my husband!
(The doorbell is ringing.)
Litchi: Oh, I’ll answer the door!
Mina: Hi, Amanda. Here’s a letter for you.
Amanda: Thanks! (look at it) Uh-oh…
Litchi: Is something wrong?
Amanda: It’s my credit card bill. (opens it) Ouch! $44,000!!
Mina: Wow, what did you buy?
Amanda: Just about everything!

Questions:
1. Why did Amanda get free shipping?
2. Why did Mina want to know the site where Amanda bought the jewelry?
3. How much was Amanda’s credit card bill?

ReferenceLet’s Talk in English. Shopping on the Internet. November, 2004, pp.26-30

Name: Amy, John
Major: Oral Aural Drills
ID #: A9517510, A9517512
Presentation Date: 10/27/2006

Topic - Going On-line
Helen by Amy, Lester by John

Situation： Lester is discussing the company's Internet operations with Helen during a morning break.

Helen： Hi, Lester. How have you been?

Lester： I'm really bushed. I've been working on the B2C e-commerce project for about two months. You know, David Brenner in sales has come up with the idea of putting all our operations on-line.

Helen： What do you mean by that?

Lester： Well, clients and suppliers would be able to buy parts over the Internet.

Helen： They can already do that. They can also track the progress of an order, from production through shipping.

Lester： But he's picturing something much broader.

Helen： What's that?

Lester： He's saying we should combine our intranet with our Web site, thus giving customers direct access to every department.

Helen： Brilliant! And thus giving hackers access to every hard drive we have.

Lester： Well... We'd have passwords and so forth.

Helen： I think, it's not that simple. We need firewalls, and more. Ask the Web department. They'll go nuts at that suggestion.

Lester： Well, you see, he feels we don't really need a Web department.

Helen： Does he think sales can handle the Web site? That's ridiculous. I don't want to hear any more about this! Well, I gotta go. Catch you later.Have a good day!

Lester： You too, Bye.


Reference: http://www.liveabc.com/site/Online_Store/resource/businesstalk/busi_2.asp?sort=商業會話&lesson=59&course=Going%20On-line%20上網作業&seq=49

Questions

1. What is the idea of David Brenner in sales?
a. B2C e-commerce project
b. putting operations on-line

2. How does Helen think about this idea?
a. It's not that simple
b. It will work well.

3. Does Helen think sales can handle the Web site?
a. Yes, she does.
b. NO, she doesn't.

Good Evening! My name is Alice, and I play Tim in this role play!.....
Let's start!

Heather: Hi, Tim. [Hi] I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. He was such a great man.
Tim: Thanks. As you know, he had been sick for some time before he passed away, so we were somewhat prepared.
Heather: So, how's your mom taking it?
Tim: Oh, it's been really hard on her. I don't think you get over something like that.
Heather: Yeah, I'm sure. My heart really goes out to her. [Thanks.] Uh, so how's your mom going to be able to manage things alone?
Tim: Well, financially, mom will be able to live a secure life from now on. I mean, Dad had life insurance and substantial investments in property and stocks, so returns on those should take care of her. [That's good to hear.] But our main concern at this moment is her emotional state. [Yeah.] She's really down, so a call now and again should brighten her day.
Heather: So, what are the funeral arrangements? The obituary in the paper didn't mention much about the funeral.
Tim: Well, some of the family members will get together on Tuesday morning for a private memorial service, but there will be a viewing in the afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00, followed by the funeral service. One of my uncles will be giving the eulogy.
Heather: I wish there was something I could do you. *
Tim: Well, actually, there is. [Oh?]. You know, Dad really admired you a lot, and before he died, he asked if you'd sing a musical number at the funeral.
Heather: Really? I'd be honored.
Tim: It would really mean a lot to the family.
Heather: Sure. Then, see you on Tuesday.
Tim: Okay, see you then.
1. What can we assume about the death of Tim's father?A. He fell ill and passed away unexpectedly.B. His father died in a traffic accident.C. Tim's dad had a lingering illness.
2. How is his mother taking the passing of her husband?A. She feels very depressed.B. She remains optimistic about the future.C. She senses no purpose to her own life.
3. How is his mother going to support herself now that her husband is gone?A. She will be able to live off her government pension.B. She is coming out of retirement to work.C. Proceeds from life insurance will sustain her.
4. When is the public viewing for Tim's father?A. in the morningB. in the afternoonC. in the evening
5. What does Tim ask Heather to do at the funeral?A. offer a prayerB. sing a songC. give a speech

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