题目
Burberry's recent advertising campaign which aims to connect with Chinese consumers on an emotional level has caused unexpectedly bad results, with industry specialists now warningWestern brands to learn more local knowledge to avoid cultural insensitivity. There was a blitz of criticism on Chinese social media over Burberry's "modern" Chinese Lunar New Year ad campaign. The campaign to celebrate family traditions and togetherness during the festival was unveiled on Jan 3, starring Chinese actresses and Burberry brand ambassadors Zhao Wei and Zhou Dongyu. Probably, Burberry was trying to combine the cool and detached look of a luxury brand and the idea of a family get-together. But the lead photograph featuring eight unsmiling models from four generations, appeared to lack the traditional Chinese New Year festive mood. Many netizens considered it as an indirect act of insulting China. just like what D&G had done. D&G published a post on Weibo last November which prompted a huge outcry on Chinese social media due to controversy over what many view as a racist ad campaign. "I think Western brands are aware they need to connect with Chinese culture, but lack the in-depth knowledge to do so, "said Felicia Schwartz, founder of London-based consultancy China Insight. "Being culturally relevant is about keeping one's finger on the consumer's pulse and understanding-both-traditions and 'deep culture as well as how values and society are evolving in real time, "she explained. Experts point out that a practical approach is of great importance and consumer insight should be given more weight in a global age. Nevertheless, as Oscar Wilde once said "There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about", some critics argue that no matter what, the campaign has provoked such a wide variety of discussion that it has become an advertising success. Schwartz disagrees with that notion. "China is not just an ultra-competitive environment for foreign brands, but Chinese brands are coming up as well she said. "in such an environment brands should attach more importance to a real understanding of the market. "She added that countless examples show that it is the global brands which made efforts to modestly localize that performed best in the Chinese context.(1)What can we know about Burberrys advertising campaign? ____ A. The advertising campaign was a total failure.B. Burberry put more emphasis on its cool look.C. Chinese considered the campaign disrespectful.D. It was shown to the public only in Spring Festival.(2)In order to win Chinese market, foreign brands should ____ .A. invest more money in advertising campaignB. give rise to a highly heated discussion onlineC. make continuous efforts to localize moderatelyD. invite more celebrities to promote the products(3)What does the underlined part in Paragraph 5 mean? ____ A. The access to Chinese market is what Western brands desire.B. Western brands should understand what local consumers need.C. Western brands have no way to truly understand Chinese culture.D. The age of globalization brings a hard time to average consumer.(4)What would be the best title for the passage? ____ A. Burberry' s Campaign StrategyB. Globalization VS. LocalizationC. Respecting Culture Helps to WinD. Chinese Themes? The Latest Trendy style
Burberry's recent advertising campaign which aims to connect with Chinese consumers on an emotional level has caused unexpectedly bad results, with industry specialists now warningWestern brands to learn more local knowledge to avoid cultural insensitivity.
There was a blitz of criticism on Chinese social media over Burberry's "modern" Chinese Lunar New Year ad campaign. The campaign to celebrate family traditions and togetherness during the festival was unveiled on Jan 3, starring Chinese actresses and Burberry brand ambassadors Zhao Wei and Zhou Dongyu.
Probably, Burberry was trying to combine the cool and detached look of a luxury brand and the idea of a family get-together. But the lead photograph featuring eight unsmiling models from four generations, appeared to lack the traditional Chinese New Year festive mood.
Many netizens considered it as an indirect act of insulting China. just like what D&G had done. D&G published a post on Weibo last November which prompted a huge outcry on Chinese social media due to controversy over what many view as a racist ad campaign.
"I think Western brands are aware they need to connect with Chinese culture, but lack the in-depth knowledge to do so, "said Felicia Schwartz, founder of London-based consultancy China Insight. "Being culturally relevant is about keeping one's finger on the consumer's pulse and understanding-both-traditions and 'deep culture as well as how values and society are evolving in real time, "she explained. Experts point out that a practical approach is of great importance and consumer insight should be given more weight in a global age.
Nevertheless, as Oscar Wilde once said "There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about", some critics argue that no matter what, the campaign has provoked such a wide variety of discussion that it has become an advertising success.
Schwartz disagrees with that notion. "China is not just an ultra-competitive environment for foreign brands, but Chinese brands are coming up as well she said. "in such an environment brands should attach more importance to a real understanding of the market. "She added that countless examples show that it is the global brands which made efforts to modestly localize that performed best in the Chinese context.
(1)What can we know about Burberrys advertising campaign? ____
A. The advertising campaign was a total failure.
B. Burberry put more emphasis on its cool look.
C. Chinese considered the campaign disrespectful.
D. It was shown to the public only in Spring Festival.
(2)In order to win Chinese market, foreign brands should ____ .
A. invest more money in advertising campaign
B. give rise to a highly heated discussion online
C. make continuous efforts to localize moderately
D. invite more celebrities to promote the products
(3)What does the underlined part in Paragraph 5 mean? ____
A. The access to Chinese market is what Western brands desire.
B. Western brands should understand what local consumers need.
C. Western brands have no way to truly understand Chinese culture.
D. The age of globalization brings a hard time to average consumer.
(4)What would be the best title for the passage? ____
A. Burberry' s Campaign Strategy
B. Globalization VS. Localization
C. Respecting Culture Helps to Win
D. Chinese Themes? The Latest Trendy style
There was a blitz of criticism on Chinese social media over Burberry's "modern" Chinese Lunar New Year ad campaign. The campaign to celebrate family traditions and togetherness during the festival was unveiled on Jan 3, starring Chinese actresses and Burberry brand ambassadors Zhao Wei and Zhou Dongyu.
Probably, Burberry was trying to combine the cool and detached look of a luxury brand and the idea of a family get-together. But the lead photograph featuring eight unsmiling models from four generations, appeared to lack the traditional Chinese New Year festive mood.
Many netizens considered it as an indirect act of insulting China. just like what D&G had done. D&G published a post on Weibo last November which prompted a huge outcry on Chinese social media due to controversy over what many view as a racist ad campaign.
"I think Western brands are aware they need to connect with Chinese culture, but lack the in-depth knowledge to do so, "said Felicia Schwartz, founder of London-based consultancy China Insight. "Being culturally relevant is about keeping one's finger on the consumer's pulse and understanding-both-traditions and 'deep culture as well as how values and society are evolving in real time, "she explained. Experts point out that a practical approach is of great importance and consumer insight should be given more weight in a global age.
Nevertheless, as Oscar Wilde once said "There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about", some critics argue that no matter what, the campaign has provoked such a wide variety of discussion that it has become an advertising success.
Schwartz disagrees with that notion. "China is not just an ultra-competitive environment for foreign brands, but Chinese brands are coming up as well she said. "in such an environment brands should attach more importance to a real understanding of the market. "She added that countless examples show that it is the global brands which made efforts to modestly localize that performed best in the Chinese context.
(1)What can we know about Burberrys advertising campaign? ____
A. The advertising campaign was a total failure.
B. Burberry put more emphasis on its cool look.
C. Chinese considered the campaign disrespectful.
D. It was shown to the public only in Spring Festival.
(2)In order to win Chinese market, foreign brands should ____ .
A. invest more money in advertising campaign
B. give rise to a highly heated discussion online
C. make continuous efforts to localize moderately
D. invite more celebrities to promote the products
(3)What does the underlined part in Paragraph 5 mean? ____
A. The access to Chinese market is what Western brands desire.
B. Western brands should understand what local consumers need.
C. Western brands have no way to truly understand Chinese culture.
D. The age of globalization brings a hard time to average consumer.
(4)What would be the best title for the passage? ____
A. Burberry' s Campaign Strategy
B. Globalization VS. Localization
C. Respecting Culture Helps to Win
D. Chinese Themes? The Latest Trendy style
题目解答
答案
1. A 细节理解题.根据第一段"Burberry's recent advertising campaign which aims to connect with Chinese consumers on an emotional level has caused unexpectedly bad results, with industry specialists now warningWestern brands to learn more local knowledge to avoid cultural insensitivity.巴宝莉最近的广告活动旨在从情感层面与中国消费者建立联系,结果出人意料地糟糕,业内专家现在警告西方品牌学习更多的本土知识,以避免文化上的不敏感."广告宣传活动完全失败了.故选A.
2.C 细节理解题.根据最后一段" Schwartz disagrees with that notion. "China is not just an ultra-competitive environment for foreign brands, but Chinese brands are coming up as well she said. "in such an environment brands should attach more importance to a real understanding of the market. "She added that countless examples show that it is the global brands which made efforts to modestly localize that performed best in the Chinese context.施瓦茨不同意这种观点."中国不仅是外国品牌的一个超强竞争环境,而且中国品牌也在崛起."在这样的环境下,品牌应该更加重视对市场的真正了解."她补充说,无数的例子表明,正是全球品牌努力适度本地化才能在中国表现最好."可知为了赢得中国市场,外国品牌应该继续适度本地化.故选C.
3. B 句意理解题.根据划线部分所在的句子" "I think Western brands are aware they need to connect with Chinese culture, but lack the in-depth knowledge to do so, "said Felicia Schwartz, founder of London-based consultancy China Insight. "Being culturally relevant is about keeping one's finger on the consumer's pulse and understanding-both-traditions and 'deep culture as well as how values and society are evolving in real time, "she explained.伦敦咨询公司China Insight的创始人费利西亚•施瓦茨(Felicia Schwartz)表示:"我认为西方品牌意识到,它们需要与中国文化建立联系,但缺乏深入的知识来实现这一点.文化上的相关性是指把握消费者的脉搏,了解传统和‘深厚的文化'以及如何价值观和社会正在实时演变,"她解释说."可知"把握消费者的脉搏"是指了解消费者的需要,在结合选项可知"B. Western brands should understand what local consumers need.西方品牌应该了解当地消费者的需求"正确.故选B.
4. C 文章题目.阅读全文以及根据第一段"Burberry's recent advertising campaign which aims to connect with Chinese consumers on an emotional level has caused unexpectedly bad results, with industry specialists now warningWestern brands to learn more local knowledge to avoid cultural insensitivity.巴宝莉最近的广告活动旨在从情感层面与中国消费者建立联系,结果出人意料地糟糕,业内专家现在警告西方品牌学习更多的本土知识,以避免文化上的不敏感."可知本文主要就巴宝莉在中国的推广广告失败一事说明,要想赢得中国市场,外国品牌应该学习更多的本土知识,继续适度本地化.所以"C. Respecting Culture Helps to Win"作为题目最好.故选C.
2.C 细节理解题.根据最后一段" Schwartz disagrees with that notion. "China is not just an ultra-competitive environment for foreign brands, but Chinese brands are coming up as well she said. "in such an environment brands should attach more importance to a real understanding of the market. "She added that countless examples show that it is the global brands which made efforts to modestly localize that performed best in the Chinese context.施瓦茨不同意这种观点."中国不仅是外国品牌的一个超强竞争环境,而且中国品牌也在崛起."在这样的环境下,品牌应该更加重视对市场的真正了解."她补充说,无数的例子表明,正是全球品牌努力适度本地化才能在中国表现最好."可知为了赢得中国市场,外国品牌应该继续适度本地化.故选C.
3. B 句意理解题.根据划线部分所在的句子" "I think Western brands are aware they need to connect with Chinese culture, but lack the in-depth knowledge to do so, "said Felicia Schwartz, founder of London-based consultancy China Insight. "Being culturally relevant is about keeping one's finger on the consumer's pulse and understanding-both-traditions and 'deep culture as well as how values and society are evolving in real time, "she explained.伦敦咨询公司China Insight的创始人费利西亚•施瓦茨(Felicia Schwartz)表示:"我认为西方品牌意识到,它们需要与中国文化建立联系,但缺乏深入的知识来实现这一点.文化上的相关性是指把握消费者的脉搏,了解传统和‘深厚的文化'以及如何价值观和社会正在实时演变,"她解释说."可知"把握消费者的脉搏"是指了解消费者的需要,在结合选项可知"B. Western brands should understand what local consumers need.西方品牌应该了解当地消费者的需求"正确.故选B.
4. C 文章题目.阅读全文以及根据第一段"Burberry's recent advertising campaign which aims to connect with Chinese consumers on an emotional level has caused unexpectedly bad results, with industry specialists now warningWestern brands to learn more local knowledge to avoid cultural insensitivity.巴宝莉最近的广告活动旨在从情感层面与中国消费者建立联系,结果出人意料地糟糕,业内专家现在警告西方品牌学习更多的本土知识,以避免文化上的不敏感."可知本文主要就巴宝莉在中国的推广广告失败一事说明,要想赢得中国市场,外国品牌应该学习更多的本土知识,继续适度本地化.所以"C. Respecting Culture Helps to Win"作为题目最好.故选C.