We all regard receiving presents as a pleasant experience and yet it can be one of the most awkward situations. It is often difficult to look pleased when you receive a gift which is useless or the wrong size.
So you will have to tell your favourite aunt that the T-shirt does not fit. But an exchange is not always that simple because there has to be a good reason for it.
But if you are returning something, no matter what the reason is, you will be expected to have proof of purchase. If the receipt cannot be found, then it is possible to use another proof of purchase such as a credit card receipt. If all of these have been lost, you may have to rely on a witness.
Many big stores have a much more tolerant policy towards return and see it as a gesture of good will to exchange goods without question. Stores including Marks & Spencer are well-known for their “no argument” policy on returned goods.
So if a shop refuses to exchange the goods or to offer a refund, the seller is likely to be within his legal rights unless there is something wrong with the goods. In that case, the boot is on the other foot. You have every right to demand a cash refund or a replacement, but only if you have returned it within a “reasonable” time.
| A．It is unlike anything you would buy for yourself. |
| B．However, shoppers should remember this is a privilege, not a right. |
| C．Unfortunately, the law does not explain what it meant by “reasonable”. |
| D．All you can do is exchange it after your friend or relative has gone home. |
| E．Either the thing has to be broken or unsuitable for the job it was intended to do. |
| F．You should make clear what your legal position is before returning goods to the shop. |
It must have been a very clever human who looked at a sheep walking past and thought of the use its wool might have!
The oldest surviving textile (纺织品)made out of wool is around 3,500 years old. Wool was probably the first fiber to be woven into textiles. Because when humans stopped hunting and started raising animals, it was their first step from a wild life to a civilized one. Sheep became a convenience store for the new lifestyle of our ancestor during the Stone Age, a walking food supply that required little care. Sheep provided all — meat and milk for food, skin and bones for clothing, shelters and tools.
Some sheep were suitable to roast while others were to produce wool, as sheep fit for eating do not necessarily have high-quality wool. Early wild species of sheep had long outer hair protecting their short wool undercoats. It was this underlayer that was highly suitable for textile use, so they were selectively bred into modern sheep.
Great empires were built on the backs of sheep and their wool. Around 1800 BC, the civilization of Babylonia was famous for its wool. After the Romans conquered Spain, they developed a new breed (品种)that would come to be known as Spanish Merino, with the whitest, finest wool ever known. Today, the Merino is the most highly regarded breed in the world.
The Chinese held onto the secret of silk for thousands of years before Europeans even got an idea about how to put two threads together. With wool, they seem to have got their revenge.
【小题1】What do we know about raising sheep in the Stone Age?| A．People made great efforts to raise sheep. |
| B．People exchanged sheep for what they needed. |
| C．Sheep led to the boom of ancient society. |
| D．Sheep met many basic needs of ancient people. |
| A．Economic value of sheep. |
| B．Features of sheep breeds. |
| C．Choice of suitable sheep breeds. |
| D．Development of the wool industry. |
| A．The wisdom of ancient people. |
| B．The aggression of ancient nations. |
| C．The link between their rise and wool. |
| D．The greatness of well-organized ancient society. |
| A．They lost their advantage of something. |
| B．They won and got rid of the shame of failure. |
| C．They did something harmful to their opponent. |
| D．They were taking pains to catch up with others. |
It is most important that you read this carefully before first using the wok. Until you become familiar with the product, we advise that you can keep this handy and refer to it when required.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:
* In order to prevent the risk of electric shock, DO NOT IMMERSE （浸泡）the cord or the probe in water or any other liquid.
* Whenever the wok is used near children, it is essential that close supervision takes place.
Never leave the appliance unattended while in use. Before disassembling the wok for cleaning, SWITCH OFF AND REMOVE THE PLUG from the power source.
* DO NOT USE THE Quik-Fry™ WOK OUTDOORS.
* Avoid touching hot surfaces; instead use the heat-resistant handles on the wok or the heat-resistant plastic knob on top of the glass lid. DO NOT OPERATE NEAR HOT SURFACES such as electric hotplates, gas burners or in a heated oven.
* DO NOT COVER the Quik-FryTM wok with the lid while using it to deep fry foods.
Failure to obey will cause condensation （水珠）to drip onto the oil and cause splattering.
* DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIR of the Quik-FryTM wok. If the cord becomes damaged, or if the appliance doesn't work, do not operate. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service centre for repair. DO NOT OPEN THE BASE OR TOUCH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS INSIDE. Tampering with the base will void the warranty.
Manufactured for operation only from a standard domestic power source.
How to Use the Qulk-Fry™ Electronic Wok:
Be sure to season the wok before using it for the first time. Assemble the wok and heat to the highest setting. Rub the non-stick inner Surface of the wok with I tablespoon of oil. Use thick paper toweling, and be very careful to avoid touching the hot surface.
Cooking Methods:
| Cooking Method | Heat Required | Food Preparation | Action Required | Time |
| Stir Frying | very high | cut into uniform cubes or small shreds | use tossing motion in a small amount of oil | 2-3 minutes |
| Braising | very high | as for stir frying | add liquid after stir frying, then simmer until cooked | 5-10 minutes |
| Deep Frying | high | wipe moisture from food | cook only a few pieces at a time | <5 minutes |
| Shallow Frying | high | pre-cook food | as for deep frying, but only 2 tbsp of oil | <5 minutes |
【小题1】This passage is most probably from _______,
| A．a customer review of the wok |
| B．an instruction booklet for the wok |
| C．an advertisement for the electronic wok |
| D．a cooking book designed for customers |
| A．you don't need to attend it when cooking |
| B．its solid base makes it very easy to clean |
| C．its inner surface prevents food from sticking to it |
| D．you can follow the instruments to repair it by yourself |
| A．Using it to deep dry food. |
| B．Touching the plastic knob on the top. |
| C．Keeping the cord and probe always dry. |
| D．Leaving the electrical parts covered in liquid. |
| A．Food doesn't have to be cut into pieces in "Braising" method. |
| B．No preparation needs to be done the first time the wok is used. |
| C．The tall sides make the wok ideal cookware for "Deep Frying". |
| D．The "Shallow Frying" method requires food to be dry and cooked. |
| A．use the wok outside your house |
| B．cover the wok to prevent splattering |
| C．remove the lid when repairing the wok |
| D．keep close eyes on the wok when it is in use |
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| B．tells readers the significance of collecting Buffalo Nickels |
| C．encourages readers to purchase Buffalo Nickels right away |
| D．informs readers about the reason of releasing Buffalo Nickels |
| A．Mint Marks. | B．"Roaring 20s" Buffalo. |
| C．Liberty Head Nickel. | D．Free Stone Arrowhead. |
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