1. What do these figures refer to?
a 1-year warranty (notebook) b $1990 price (desktop) c 48-hour delivery (desktop) d $50 maintenance contract ( notebook) e $650 free software package (notebook) f 30-day money-back guarantee (desktop)
Use We use the comparative to compare two. We use the superlative to compare one with
two or more other items Form We add er to form the comparative and the+est
The third chicken is cheap.
The second one is cheaper.
The first one is the cheapest of all.
to the superlative.
TOM
nice
ED
nicer
JILL nicest
Tom is nice.
Ed is nicer than Tom.
Jill is the nicest of the three.
1. 8 yuan/a kilo
2. 10 yuan/a kilo
3.
20 yuan/a kilo
Comparison n. 比较；对照

Compare
to examine or judge two or more things in order to show how they are similar to or different from each other
compare something/somebody with something/somebody
The police compared the suspect's fingerprints with those found at the crime scene.
Comparative adj. 比较的；相当的
-synonym relative live in comparative comfort 过相当舒适的
Unit 13 Product Description
AIMS
Describe and compare goods and products Describe conditions of sale Make suggestions and compare choices Comparative比较级 and superlatives最高级
生活 n. 比较级
New Words:
Special offer 特别奉献 Warranty ['wɒr(ə)ntɪ] 保修单 ；授权；批准 1-year warranty 一年保修 Free training 免费培训 Delivery 送货 Technical support 技术支持；技术援助 Hot line 电话热线 Guarantee n./ vt. 保证；担保； Money-back guarantee 退货还款
How to require for this information?
How much does it cost? What’s the guarantee like?
13.1 Comparing products
A. Presentation and pronunciation
Read the two advertisements and take notes for comparison.
On-site adj. 现场的 Maintenance ['meɪnt(ə)nəns] n. 维护，维修 On-site Maintenance contract 现场维修合同 Software package 软件包 Installation 安装 It is a bargain! 真的很划算。 Worth a) to have a value in money值…钱 be worth something One of the pictures is worth £50,000. Notebook 笔记本 Desktop 台式机
adjectives
If one is planning to purchase something costly, what information does he need?
What condition should he take into consideration?
Price discount, Manufacturer outlet专卖店; 直销店 Delivery Guarantee After sale-service
2. True or False
a F b F c T d T e F
3. Listen and mark the stress
1 warranty 2 guarantee 3 installation 4 delivery 5 technical
B. Language focus
Comparatives and superlatives
How can one collect this information? What is the source for this information?
Brochure Sales clerk Catalogue Commercial Advertisement Those who have purchased the product Consulting expert