Situation 5: At the Stationery Department
P: Oh, how many beautiful pencil boxes! I can’t make my choice.
S.: Well, look, this pink one with those nice flowers on it. You can zip it very easily.
P.: Won’t it get stuck?
S.: Those with studs aren’t any safer.
P.: But what about this one closing with magnets?
S.: Yes, I think that’s the best and it’s very beautiful, too.
P.: Let’s ask for the price. I have to think about it.
S.: How much does this pencil box cost?
Shop-assistant: Six dollars, madam.
P.: All right, I’ll take it. And now for the socks.
S.: Well, that’s that. I like shopping. But now let’s have a cup of coffee. I hope you are not tired.
P.: Oh no, not at all.
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In a Clothes Shop
a ___ Can I help you?
b ___ Oh yes. I like that one much better. Can I try in on?
c ___ $ 45.99. How do you want to pay?
d ___ Yes, please. I’m looking for a shirt to go with my new suit.
e ___ Blue.
f ___ Yes, of course. The changing rooms are over there.
g ___ OK. I’ll take the white. How much is it?
h ___ Can I pay by credit card?
i ___ What colour are you looking for?
j ___ No, it isn’t the right blue.
k ___ No, it’s a bit too big. Have you got a smaller size?
l ___ That’s the last blue one we’ve got, I’m afraid. But we’ve got it in white.
m ___ Well, what about this one? It’s a bit darker blue.
n ___ What about this one? Do you like this?
o ___ Is the size OK?
p ___ Credit card’s fine. Thank you very much
In a Clothes Shop
a ___ Erm .. this jumper … have you got this in a large?
b ___ Does it fit OK?
c ___ Thanks.
d ___ No, I’m just looking, thanks.
e ___ Can I help you at all?
f ___ No, we’ve only got the small and the medium, but the sizes are quite big. Try
it on – the fitting room’s behind here … there you are.
g ___ Yes, it fits perfectly, actually …
h ___ Well, if you want anything, juts give me a call …
i ___ Mmm, I don’t know about the colour, myself. … This cream’s going to get
very dirty …
j ___ Yes, it does. It looks really good on you. That colour suits you.
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Chemist: Come in.
Customer 1: Is this the chemist’s?
Chemist: Yes. What do you want?
Customer 1: Give me this medicine.
Chemist: Do you want it now?
Customer 1: Yes. As quickly as possible.
Chemist: It’ll take a long time to prepare it.
Customer 1: I’m in a hurry. Try to do it quickly.
Chemist: All right. Sit down.
Customer 1: (treads on another customer’s foot. Says nothing)
Customer 2: Ouch!
Customer 1: (says nothing)
Chemist: Here is your medicine. Twenty euros.
Customer 1: (says nothing, pushes past another customer and goes out)
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Shop-assistant: Are you being served, Sir / Madam?
Customer: I’m looking for a ____________ .
Shop-assistant: ________________ are over there. Follow me, please.
Customer: Thank you. I’d like to have __________________.
Shop assistant: I see. And what’s your size?
Customer: _____ or _______. It depends on the style.
Shop assistant: These are really very beautiful and the quality is very good.
Customer: I think I need a lager size. How much is it / are they?
Shop assistant: $ 24.90. A real bargain.
Customer: Oh, really? I guess I’ll take _________. Do I pay here?
Shop assistant: No, at the cash desk / check-out, please.
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Customer: ____________ .
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A Bad Day
Monday is not my best day, and last Monday was worstof all. I woke up late, so I tried to hurry. I didn't want to be late to work. First, I burned my breakfast, so I couldn't eat it. Then I got coffee on my blouse and I had to change it. While I was washing the dishes, I broke a plate.
I left the house at 8.45 am. But I forgot my bag, so I had to go home to get it. Of course, I was late to work. The boss didn't say anything but he was looking at me all the time.
At noon I wanted to relax. I went out to buy some new clothes. I was trying on blouses when I looked at my watch. It was 1.00 p.m. I would be late to work again. I forgot to take off the store's blouse and put on my own. I dropped my blouse on the table and started to leave wearing a new blouse. The clerk called, "Hey, lady. Aren't you going to pay for it?" My face was really red. Everyone looked at me.
I paid for the blouse. It was already 1.15 p.m. I didn’t go back to work. I went straight home and got into bed. It was the only safe place for me that day.
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