Shopping
Almost every foreigner will have the chance to visit the Friendship Stores in large cities of China. This type of store has existed for nearly thirty years only to meet the needs of foreign visitors. Its merchandise includes silk products, porcelain, handicrafts, carpets, jewelry and other typical Chinese wares. The prices are placed on each item. Before June 1995, the Foreign Exchange Currency was the only currency accepted in the Friendship Store. Currently, both US dollars and Chinese Renminbi are accepted. The service personnel can converse with the guests in English. It is a very convenient store for foreigners to shop to avoid language confusions. Nowadays, many tourists prefer shopping in regular large department stores or small stands on the streets. There, people can get almost anything they want at lower prices. Of course, knowing a little Chinese and the relating culture will make the shopping experiences in China much more enjoyable and effective.
1.What is the original purpose of the Friendship Stores?
A. To show friendship between China and western countries.
B. To import goods from western countries.
C. To meet the needs of foreign visitors.
D. To expert goods to the United States.
2. What merchandise may not be found in the Friendship Store?
A. A variety of china.D. Jewelry.
3.Which of the following is the only currency accepted in the Friendship Store until the middle of 1995?
A. US dollars.
4.Do you know where Visa and American Express are accepted in China?
A. All of the department stores.
B. First-class stores in big cities such as Beijing.
C. Small stores in big cities.
D. Small stands on the streets.
5. In some situations, people can bargain the prices; do you know where people can do that in China?
A. In all of the department stores.
B. In some of the department stores.
C. On small stands on the street.
Created by Ling Wang April 6, 2001
Source of information: Professor Wei Hong