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A family visits a new shopping mall on its opening day, exploring department stores, specialty shops, chain stores, and a flagship store.
购物中心开业
今天是个特别的日子,城东新开的购物中心终于营业了。这个购物中心非常大,里面有各种各样的商店。我最喜欢的是那家百货公司,它占据了购物中心的一层楼。百货公司里卖衣服、化妆品和家居用品,东西很全。妈妈带我去了另一家百货公司,她说这家百货公司的童装区更好。
购物中心里还有很多专卖店。有一家专卖店只卖运动鞋,另一家专卖店只卖巧克力。我走进那家巧克力专卖店,香味扑鼻而来,买了一盒黑巧克力。爸爸说,这条街上还有一家有名的连锁店,卖的是奶茶。我们找到那家连锁店,发现它旁边还有一家更大的连锁店,是卖面包的。
最让我惊讶的是购物中心中央的旗舰店。这家旗舰店是某个国际品牌的,装修非常豪华。旗舰店里有最新款的手机和电脑,很多人都在排队。店员告诉我们,这家旗舰店是这个品牌在亚洲最大的旗舰店。逛完旗舰店,我们去了另一家旗舰店,那家是卖运动装备的。
在购物中心里,我们还看到了很多连锁店和专卖店。每家店都有自己的特色。百货公司里人很多,旗舰店门口排着长队。这个购物中心真热闹,我们玩得很开心。下次我还要来,把所有的专卖店和连锁店都逛一遍。
gòu wù zhōng xīn kāi yè
Jīntiān shì gè tèbié de rìzi, chéng dōng xīn kāi de gòuwù zhōngxīn zhōngyú yíngyè le.
Zhège gòuwù zhōngxīn fēicháng dà, lǐmiàn yǒu gèzhǒng gèyàng de shāngdiàn.
Wǒ zuì xǐhuān de shì nà jiā bǎihuò gōngsī, tā zhànjù le gòuwù zhōngxīn de yī céng lóu.
Bǎihuò gōngsī lǐ mài yīfu, huàzhuāngpǐn hé jiājū yòngpǐn, dōngxi hěn quán.
Māma dài wǒ qù le lìng yī jiā bǎihuò gōngsī, tā shuō zhè jiā bǎihuò gōngsī de tóngzhuāng qū gèng hǎo.
Gòuwù zhōngxīn lǐ hái yǒu hěnduō zhuānmài diàn.
Yǒu yī jiā zhuānmài diàn zhǐ mài yùndòng xié, lìng yī jiā zhuānmài diàn zhǐ mài qiǎokèlì.
Wǒ zǒu jìn nà jiā qiǎokèlì zhuānmài diàn, xiāngwèi pū bí ér lái, mǎi le yī hé hēi qiǎokèlì.
Bàba shuō, zhè tiáo jiē shàng hái yǒu yī jiā yǒumíng de liánsuǒ diàn, mài de shì nǎichá.
Wǒmen zhǎo dào nà jiā liánsuǒ diàn, fāxiàn tā pángbiān hái yǒu yī jiā gèng dà de liánsuǒ diàn, shì mài miànbāo de.
Zuì ràng wǒ jīngyà de shì gòuwù zhōngxīn zhōngyāng de qíjiàn diàn.
Zhè jiā qíjiàn diàn shì mǒu gè guójì pǐnpái de, zhuāngxiū fēicháng háohuá.
Qíjiàn diàn lǐ yǒu zuì xīn kuǎn de shǒujī hé diànnǎo, hěnduō rén dōu zài páiduì.
Diànyuán gàosu wǒmen, zhè jiā qíjiàn diàn shì zhège pǐnpái zài Yàzhōu zuì dà de qíjiàn diàn.
Guàng wán qíjiàn diàn, wǒmen qù le lìng yī jiā qíjiàn diàn, nà jiā shì mài yùndòng zhuāngbèi de.
Zài gòuwù zhōngxīn lǐ, wǒmen hái kàn dào le hěnduō liánsuǒ diàn hé zhuānmài diàn.
Měi jiā diàn dōu yǒu zìjǐ de tèsè.
Bǎihuò gōngsī lǐ rén hěnduō, qíjiàn diàn ménkǒu pái zhe cháng duì.
Zhège gòuwù zhōngxīn zhēn rènao, wǒmen wán de hěn kāixīn.
Xià cì wǒ hái yào lái, bǎ suǒyǒu de zhuānmài diàn hé liánsuǒ diàn dōu guàng yī biàn.
Shopping center opening
Today is a special day. The new shopping mall in the east of the city finally opened for business. This shopping mall is very big, with all kinds of stores inside. My favorite is that department store, which takes up one floor of the mall. The department store sells clothes, cosmetics, and household items; they have a wide selection. Mom took me to another department store, saying that one has a better children’s clothing section.
There are also many specialty stores in the mall. One specialty store only sells sports shoes, another only sells chocolate. I walked into that chocolate specialty store, the aroma was overwhelming, and I bought a box of dark chocolate. Dad said there is a famous chain store on this street that sells milk tea. We found that chain store and discovered that next to it there is an even bigger chain store that sells bread.
What surprised me most was the flagship store in the center of the mall. This flagship store is of a certain international brand, with very luxurious decoration. The flagship store has the latest models of phones and computers, and many people were queuing. The staff told us that this flagship store is the brand’s largest in Asia. After visiting the flagship store, we went to another flagship store that sells sports equipment.
In the mall, we also saw many chain stores and specialty stores. Each store has its own characteristics. The department store was crowded, and there was a long line at the flagship store entrance. This mall is really lively, and we had a great time. Next time I will come again and visit all the specialty stores and chain stores.
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| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 购物中心 | gòuwù zhōngxīn | shopping mall |
| 百货公司 | bǎihuò gōngsī | department store |
| 专卖店 | zhuānmài diàn | specialty store |
| 连锁店 | liánsuǒ diàn | chain store |
| 旗舰店 | qíjiàn diàn | flagship store |
是. . . 的 (shì. . . de) construction
Used to emphasize details such as time, place, manner, etc. The structure is ‘是 + emphasized element + 的’.
今天是个特别的日子。
这家旗舰店是某个国际品牌的。
有. . . 的 (yǒu. . . de) structure
Indicates existence or possession. ‘有’ means ‘there is/are’ or ‘have’, followed by a noun phrase and often ‘的’ to modify.
里面有各种各样的商店。
有一家专卖店只卖运动鞋。
扑鼻而来
To assail the nostrils; used to describe a strong smell that hits you as you approach.
Shopping Malls in China
Shopping malls (购物中心) are very popular in Chinese cities. They often combine retail, dining, and entertainment. Department stores (百货公司) are large stores selling a wide variety of goods. Specialty stores (专卖店) focus on one type of product, like sports shoes or chocolate. Chain stores (连锁店) are part of a brand with multiple locations. Flagship stores (旗舰店) are the largest and most representative stores of a brand, often featuring the latest products and luxurious design.
Questions
- 今天是什么特别的日子? (答案)
- 作者最喜欢购物中心里的哪家店? (答案)
- 作者在巧克力专卖店买了什么? (答案)
- 爸爸说这条街上有什么有名的连锁店? (答案)
- 旗舰店是哪个品牌的? (答案)
- 作者下次还想做什么? (答案)
Multiple Choice
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True/False
- 购物中心在城西。 (答案)
- 百货公司只卖衣服。 (答案)
- 有一家专卖店只卖运动鞋。 (答案)
- 奶茶连锁店旁边有一家更大的面包连锁店。 (答案)
- 旗舰店是这个品牌在亚洲最小的店。 (答案)
- 作者下次不想再来了。 (答案)
Retell the Story
关键词: 特别 日子 购物中心 营业
关键词: 百货公司 衣服 化妆品 家居用品
关键词: 专卖店 运动鞋 巧克力 买