I. A) Remember these useful shopping phrases

What a sales person saysYour reply

"Can I help you?" – могу я чем-то помочь? - "I'm just looking, thank you." – спасибо, я

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Asking about things

"Do you have this in another size?" – у вас есть такая вещь в другом размере?

"Do you have this in another colour?" - у вас есть такая вещь в другом цвете?

"Is this made of leather / silk /…?" – это сделано из кожи, шелка,…?

"Does this come with a guarantee?" – на эту вещь есть гарантия?

"Can I bring this back if it's not the right size?" – могу я вернуть вещь, если она мне не подойдёт?

Paying – what you say

"I don't have anything smaller." – у меня нет мельче

"Can I have the receipt, please?' – можно чек?

"Can I pay by credit card?" – могу я расплатиться карточкой?

"Can I pay in cash?" - могу я расплатиться наличными?

"Is this on sale?" – это продаётся?

B) Role –play the following dialogues.

A

- Oh, I love the clothes in this store! But the cost …? too much .

- I know. But I need a dress for Robin and Mike’s wedding. What do you think of this one?

- No, that is gorgeous. And you look great in blue.

- But I like this red one too.

- Well, try both of them on.

- Is there size ten in blue?

- Yes, right here. The fitting rooms are around the corner, by the children’s department.

- I like the blue.

- And it’s comfortable too.

- Is it too short though?

- No. You look beautiful, really!

- Thanks. Excuse me, how much is this dress?

- You’re lucky. All women’s fashion are on sale today. Let’s see. This dress is twenty-five per cent off.

- I’m convinced. I even have shoes to match.

- That’s reason enough right there.

B

Shopping for food

- How about chicken for dinner tonight?

- Sounds good. Do you have the shopping list?

- No, I don’t.

- I don’t either. It’s probably at home on the kitchen counter.

- Great! Do you have any idea what we need?

- Well, the chicken and something to serve on the side.

- How about vegetables and rice?

- Fine. I’ll get some carrots and a package of rice.

- I think we’re out of milk. I’ll get some.

- Oh. And let’s get some eggs for tomorrow morning.

- You’re not supposed to eat so many eggs. It’s not good for you.

- Look who’s talking. With your usual diet of meat and potatoes, you’re a real health nut.

- Your total is $23.83.

- Here you go.

- Out of $ 30.00 $6.17 is your change.

- Oh, no!

- What?

- The chicken!

C

- A: I’m going to the library.

- B: Can you buy something for me at the newsagent's?

- A: But the newsagent's is a mile from the library.

- B: No. Not that newsagent's. Not the one that's next to the fish and chip shop. I mean the one that's near the butcher’s.

- A: Oh, yes. Well, what do you want?

- B: Some chocolate and a tin of sweets and an address book.

D

- Can I help you?

- Yes, please. I’m looking for a shirt to go with my new suit.

- What colour are you looking for?

- Blue.

- What about this one? Do you like this?

- No, it isn’t the right blue.

- Well, what about this one? It’s a bit darker blue.

- Oh yes. I like that one much better. Can I try it on?

- Yes, of course. The changing rooms are over there. Is the size Ok?

- No, it’s a bit too big. Have you got a smaller size?

- That’s the last blue one we’ve got, I’m afraid. But we’ve got it in white.

- OK. I’ll take the white. How much is it?

- £39.99. How do you want to pay?

- Can I pay by credit card?

- Credit card’s fine. Thank you very much.

E

- A: Good morning. Can I have a black coffee, please?

- B: Espresso?

- A: Yes, please. Oh, and a doughnut, please.

- B: A… I’m afraid there aren't any left. We've got some delicious carrot cake, and

chocolate cake.

- A: OK. Carrot cake, then.

- B : Certainly. Is that all ?

- A: Yes, thanks.

- B That’ll be £1.85 , please.

- A Thank you.

C) How do you understand the following quotes? Do you agree with them or not? Express your opinion.

1. “Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping”. (Bo Derek, American film actress and model).

2. “A bargain is something you can't use at a price you can't resist”. (Franklin P. Jones, Philadelphia reporter, humorist).

3.” I always say shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist”. (Tammy Faye Bakker, American Christian singer, author and television personality)

4. Penny wise, pound foolish.

D) Be ready to speak on one of the following topics.

1. Shop addiction – a new disease of the XXI century.

2. Second hand- shopping: pros and cons.

2. Shopping in my life.