题目内容
4.When a consumer finds that an item she or he bought is faulty or in some other way does not live up to the manufacturer's claims,the first step is to present the warranty,or any other records which might help at the store of purchase.In most cases,this action will produce results.However,if it does not,there are various means the consumer may use to gain satisfaction.A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store manager.In general,the"higher up"his or her complaint,the faster he or she can expect it to be settled.In such a case,it is usually settled in the consumer's favor,assuming he or she has a just claim.Consumers should complain in person whenever possible,but if they cannot get to the place of purchase,it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a letter.
Complaining is usually most effective when it is done politely but firmly,and especially when the consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item in question.If this cannot be done,the consumer will succeed best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong,rather than by making general statements.For example,"The left speaker does not work at all and the sound coming out of the right one is unclear"is better than"This stereo does not work".The store manager may advise the consumer to write to the manufacturer.If so,the consumer should do this,stating the complaint as politely and firmly as possible.If a polite complaint does not achieve the desired result,the consumer can go to a step further.She or he can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public organization responsible for protecting consumer's rights.
56.When a consumer finds that his or her purchase has a fault in it,the first thing he or she should do is toD.
A.complain personally to the manager
B.threaten to take the matter to court
C.write a firm letter of complaint to the store of purchase
D.show some written proof of the purchase to the store
57.How can a consumer make his or her complaint more effective,according to the passage?A
A.Explain exactly what is wrong with the item.
B.Threaten to take the seller to court.
C.Make polite and general statements about the problem.
D.Avoid having direct contact with the store manager.
58.According to the passage,which of the following is suggested as the last alternative that consumers may turn to?D
A.Complain to the store manager in person.
B.Complain to the manufacturer.
C.Write a complaint letter to the manager.
D.Turn to the Consumers'Rights Protection Organization for help.
59.The phrase"live up to"in this context meansA.
A.meet the standard of
B.realize the purpose of
C.fulfill the demands of
D.keep the promise of
60.The passage tells usB.
A.how to settle a consumer's complaint about a faulty item
B.how to make an effective complaint about a faulty item
C.how to avoid buying a faulty item
D.how to deal with complaints from customers.
分析 这是一篇说明文.本文主要说明顾客在购买了有瑕疵的商品后如何进行最有效的投诉.
解答 56-60DADAB
56 D 细节理解题.根据文章第一段的"the first step is to present the warranty,or any other records which might help,at the store of purchase."可知,当顾客发现自己所购买的商品有瑕疵后,首先应出示在某商场购买某商品的相关记录或证明.故选D
57 A 细节理解.根据文章第四段第一句"Complaining is usually most effective…and especially when the consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item in question."可知,最有效的投诉方式是指出所购商品的具体问题.故选A
58 D 细节理解.根据文章最后一句"She or he can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public organization responsible for protecting consumer's rights.",可知最后只能求助消费者权益保护组织.故选D
59 A 词义猜测. 根据划线词所在的句子(文章第一句)"When a consumer finds that an item she or he bought is faulty or in some other way does not live up to the manufacturer's claims…"可知,顾客在购买了有瑕疵的商品时,或者在某些方面达不到商家所说的标准时….由此可推出live up to的意思.故选A
60 B 主旨大意题. 通读全文可知本文主要说明顾客在购买了有瑕疵的商品后如何进行最有效的投诉.故选B.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.