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 這是一篇說明文.本文主要說明顧客在購買了有瑕疵的商品后如何進行最有效的投訴.
解答 56-60DADAB
56 D 細節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)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,當(dāng)顧客發(fā)現(xiàn)自己所購買的商品有瑕疵后,首先應(yīng)出示在某商場購買某商品的相關(guān)記錄或證明.故選D
57 A 細節(jié)理解.根據(jù)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,最有效的投訴方式是指出所購商品的具體問題.故選A
58 D 細節(jié)理解.根據(jù)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費者權(quán)益保護組織.故選D
59 A 詞義猜測. 根據(jù)劃線詞所在的句子(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,顧客在購買了有瑕疵的商品時,或者在某些方面達不到商家所說的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)時….由此可推出live up to的意思.故選A
60 B 主旨大意題. 通讀全文可知本文主要說明顧客在購買了有瑕疵的商品后如何進行最有效的投訴.故選B.
點評 考察學(xué)生的細節(jié)理解和推理判斷能力,做細節(jié)理解題時一定要找到文章中的原句,和題干進行比較,再做出正確的選擇.在做推理判斷題不要以個人的主觀想象代替文章的事實,要根據(jù)文章事實進行合乎邏輯的推理判斷.