Shopping abroad

Topical Vocabulary

department store универмаг

to go shopping ходить за покупками

shop-assistant, sales girl, salesman продавец

to attract привлекать

customer, shopper (regular) покупатель (постоянный)

sales times период распродаж

to make a purchase сделать покупку

to buy smth at a sale покупать что-либо на распродаже

ready-made clothes готовые платья

bedding постельные принадлежности

stationery канцелярия

hardware металлическая посуда

electrical goods электротовары

confectionary кондитерские изделия

household goods хозяйственные товары

sportswear спортивные товары

reasonable prices умеренные цены

parking lot стоянка для автомобилей

to prefer smth to smth предпочитать что-то чему-то

self-service самообслуживание

to have in mind хотеть, иметь в виду

to fit smb perfectly идеально подходить, сидеть, быть в пору

to pay cash платить наличными

to match сочетаться, подходить (по цвету, тону и т.д.)

to wear for ages долго носиться

to offer предлагать

to call at some place зайти куда-либо

to call on smb зайти к кому-либо (навестить кого-либо)

to try on smth for (size) примерять что-либо для определения размера

to put on / to take off одевать / снимать

change сдача

to get a refund получить деньги обратно

to exchange менять, обменивать

changing-room = fitting room примерочная

over there вот там

to cost стоить

What about the price? Сколько это стоит?

to spend тратить (деньги)

receipt чек

bargain выгодная покупка

cash desk касса

I’m looking for … я ищу …

I don’t think I can afford it. Боюсь, я не смогу этого позволить.

Are you being served? Вас обслуживают?

We have a wide choice of … У нас большой выбор …

1. Brainstorming.

1. Are there many department stores in your city / Kiev?

2. What department stores attract people from all over the country?

3. Why do these department stores attract a lot of people?

4. Are there department stores for children in your city / Kiev?

5. What goods can you buy there?

6. What attracts children in children’s department stores?

7. Why do many people prefer to go shopping for clothes to department stores?

8. Is it convenient to call at a department store on Sunday? Why?

9. What department store do you usually go shopping to?

10. What departments are there in that department store?

11. Why do you prefer this department store to others?

12. When did you last go shopping for clothes?

13. What did you buy?

14. Where did you try it on?

15. Did the first coat (suit) fit you nicely or did you have to ask the salesgirl to bring you another?

16. Why did you decide to buy it?

17. How much did it cost?

2. Read and translate the text.

Shops and Shopping in London

Most of London’s big department stores and rich shops are in the West End.

One of the most popular shopping centres in the West End as well as in London is Oxford Street. Its nice shops and department stores attract people from all over the country and foreigners too. It is always crowded with shoppers especially at sales times, in January and July.

Shops and department stores are open every day till 6 o’clock except on Sundays. If you can’t go shopping during the day you can make a purchase on Thursday after office hours, at the shops close at 8 o’clock in Oxford Street on that day.

One of the largest department stores in Oxford Street is Selfridge’s. It has about 235 different departments:

Men’s and Women’s Wear, Ready-Made Children’s Clothes, Bedding, Confectionary, Stationery, Hardware, Electrical Goods and many others.

Selfridge’s is a very expensive department store that is why most Londoners prefer to go to cheaper shops: Marks & Spencer’s for clothes and supermarkets for food.

Marks & Spencer’s is a self-service chain store. It sells quality goods at reasonable prices, therefore it is very popular.

Supermarkets, many of which are chain stores too, sell not only food but household goods too.

Hypermarkets have become especially popular recently. They are very big supermarkets (usually) outside London with parking lots for customers, who come shopping in their cars and buy food for a whole week.

Notes:

1. Selfridge’s = Selfridge’s Department Store – “Селфриджез” – название крупного универсального магазина (основан в 1909 году). * перед названиями универмагов, содержащих имя собственное, артикль не употребляется ( Ср.: The Central Department Store).

2. Marks & Spenser’s – известный большой британский магазин, в котором продают в основном одежду и продукты. Здесь можно купить продукты легкие в приготовлении или готовые для приема в пищу.

3. a chain store - один из сети магазинов, принадлежащих одной фирме.

3. Agree or disagree. Give your reasons.

1. Oxford Street is the most popular shopping centre in London.

2. Shops and department stores are open in Oxford Street every day.

3. Many people prefer a department store for shopping.

4. Most Londoners go shopping to Selfridge’s.

5. Supermarkets have become very popular lately.

6. There is no difference between a supermarket and a hypermarket.

4. Say what you have learned from the text :

1) about Oxford Street and its shops:

2) Why does Oxford Street attract people from all over England?

3) Why do shops in Oxford Street close at 8 p.m. on Thursday?

4) about Marks & Spencer shops;

5) Why do people prefer to shop at Marks & Spencer and supermarkets?

6) about Selfridge’s;

7) about supermarkets and hypermarkets.

5. Read and translate the dialogues in pairs. Act them out.

I.

One Sunday morning Mr Borisov went shopping in Oxford Street, as he was to leave London soon. He called at the men’s department of a big department store. He came up to a salesgirl and asked her to help him to choose a suit.

Salesgirl: What kind of suit do you have in mind, sir?

Borisov: I’d like a light suit for summer wear, nothing too modern.

Salesgirl: What’s your size, sir?

Borisov: I’m afraid, I don’t know my English size.

Salesgirl: You’ll have to try on this one for size in the changing room over there.

(in the changing room)

Borisov: I don’t think it’s my size: the jacket is too tight and the trousers are too short.

Salesgirl: Yes, I think the suit is one size too small for you, here is another one, a size larger.

(a few minutes later)

Salesgirl: It looks fine on you. It fits you perfectly.

Borisov: So it does..

Salesgirl: It’s of very good quality, it’ll wear for ages.

Borisov: Will it? That’s nice. How much is it?

Salesgirl: It costs ₤ …

Borisov: Well, I think I’ll take it, I like the style and the colour.

Salesgirl: Will you pay cash?

Borisov: Can I pay by credit card?

Salesgirl: Yes, certainly. Here is your purchase. Thank you for coming.

Borisov: One more thing, please. Where can I buy a pair of shoes and socks?

Salesgirl: On the fourth floor. In the shoe department. You can also buy there a tie to match

your suit.

Borisov: Thank you. And where can I find joggers?

Salesgirl: In the sportswear department. It’s on the ground floor.

Borisov: Thank you.

Salesgirl: You are welcome.

II.

A.: Are you being served, sir? What can I get for you?

B.: Well, I’d like a size 18 sweater in grey.

A.: Oh, certainly, we have a wide range of fashionable sweaters. How about this one? Only $ 17.

B.: Yes, but I’m afraid the colour is too dull. Haven’t you anything smarter?

A.: Hmm… I see. May be this one? It really looks great.

B.: May I try it on?

A.: Certainly. This way, please. Oh, sir, this is just the thing for you!

B.: Yes, it looks all right. What about the price?

A.: 29.90. Not cheap, of course, but it’s worth the money.

B.: Well, I think I’ll take it.

A.: Thank you, sir. You’ve made a real bargain, I assure you. The cash desk is straight ahead.

6. Fill in the blanks with the missing remarks.

* * *

A.: ……………………………………………………………………………..….. ?

B.: Yes, I’d like a pair of shoes.

A.: …………………………………………………………………………………. ?

B.: I want black high-heeled shoes.

A.: ………………………………………………………………………………. ?

B.: Yes, this pair is very smart. How much is it?

A.: ………………………………………………………………………………….

B.: Oh, I’m afraid that’s too expensive. I don’t think I can afford it.

A.: ……………………………………………………………………………… ?

B.: Hmm… Yes, it’s nice. I think I’ll take it.

* * *

A.: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?

B.: …………………………………………………………………………………..

A.: Oh, we have a wide range of ties. Have a look at this one. It’s of the latest fashion.

B.: …………………………………………………………………………………..

A.: I see. Well, how about this one? It’s not very bright and it’ll match your suit perfectly.

But I’m afraid it’s more expensive.

B.: …………………………………………………………………………………

A.: Very well, sir. The cash desk is on your left.

7. a) Match the names of the departments with the goods.

Use a dictionary if necessary.

Department	Goods
Radio equipment Household goods Shoes Men’s wear Women’s wear Sports wear Cutlery Bedding Confectionary Crockery Stationery Electrical goods	sugar joggers tights tea pots irons speakers kettles blankets T-shirts coffee clips cups, plates, saucers socks CDs pillows radio sets vests forks, knives, spoons earphones ballpoint pens coffee makers towels sheets TV-sets video cassettes tape recorders paper biscuits cakes

b) Say: what kind of goods you can buy at the above departments;

what other goods you can buy at those departments.

8. Can you match up the two lists of things you may want to buy?

1. a packet of a. Ambre Solaire

2. a bar of b. milk

3. a bunch of c. chocolates

4. a box of d. rolls

5. a pint of e. soap

6. half a pound of f. roses

7. a quarter of g. matches

8. a tube of h. razorblades

9. half a dozen i. butter

10. a bottle of j. toothpaste

9. Imagine you are at the department store. Ask the shop-assistant:

• how you can get to the leather shoe department;
• if they have got gloves (sweaters, dresses) in your size;
• if they have something cheaper in dark (light);
• what blouse of the latest style she can recommend you;
• where they sell ready-made clothes;
• where you can buy a cheap suit for everyday wear;
• what the latest fashion in shoes (ties, shirts, skirts) is.

10. Substitute the English equivalents of the words in brackets for the words in bold type. Reproduce the dialogue in pairs.

Shop-assistant: Good afternoon, madam! What can I do for you?

Customer: I’d like to have a look at some fashionable dresses.(юбки, блузы, костюмы, брюки, пальто, плащи)

Sh.-a.: We’ve got a big range of dresses. This way, madame.

C.: Are they in darkcolours? (яркие, светлые, модные, привлекательные, натуральные, насыщенные)

Sh.-a.: It depends. Most of the articles are in natural colours of soil.(травы, моря, неба)

C.: Would you show me that dressover there. (юбки, блузы, костюмы, брюки, пальто, плащи) How much does it cost?

Sh.-a.: It costs 340 hrivnas. The price has been recently reduced because we have a seasonal sale now. I think it’s quite a bargain for you. You see it’s natural fibre material it’s made of.

C.: I like it. I believe it will suit me. May I try it on?

Sh.-a.: Of course, you may. What’s your size, madam?

C.: It’s 48size. (46, 50, 52)

Sh.-a.: It means that you have 96cm bust circumference. (92, 100, 104)

C.: Is my size available at your shop?

Sh.-a.: Yes, it’s available. Please, pass to booth No. 4, madam, for trying it on.

11. A) You are going to read a magazine article about one of Britain’s most famous shops – Marks & Spencer. Work in pairs and use dictionaries if necessary.

The following people, places and things are in the article. What connection do you think they have with Marks & Spencer? They appear here in the same order as in the text.

- the Duchess of York - Spain

- ₤10 million - Paris and New Castle

- a Polish immigrant - jumpers

- shoelaces - chiropodists

Now read the article quickly and discuss the list again.

Marks & Spencer

Britain’s favourite store

Marks & Spencer (M&S) is Britain’s favourite store. Tourists love it too. It attracts a great variety of customers, from housewives to millionaires. The Duchess of York, Dustin Hoffman, and the British Prime Minister are just a few of its famous customers.

Last year it made a profit of ₤529 million, which is more than ₤10 million a week.

How did it all begin?

It all started over 110 years ago, when a young Polish immigrant, Michael Marks, had a stall in Leeds market. He didn’t have many things to sell: some cotton, a little wool, lots of buttons, and a few shoelaces. Above his stall he put the now famous notice: “Don’t ask how much – it’s a penny.” Ten years later, he met Tom Spencer and together they started Penny Stalls in any towns in the north of England. Today there are 564 branches of M&S all over the world – in America, Canada, Spain, France, Belgium, and Hungary.

What are the best-sellers?

Surprisingly, tastes in food and clothes are international. What sells well in Paris sells just as well in Newcastle. Their best-selling clothes are:

• For women: jumpers, bras, and knickers (M&S is famous for its knickers).
• For men: shirts, socks, pyjamas, dressing gowns and suits.
• For children: underwear and socks.

Best-sellers in food include: fresh chickens, bread, vegetables, and sandwiches. Chicken Kiev is internationally the most popular convenience food.

Why is M&S so successful?

The store bases its business on three principles: good value, god quality, and good service. Also, it changes with the times – once it was all jumpers and knickers. Now it’s food, furniture, and flowers as well. Top fashion designers advise on styles of clothes.

But perhaps the most important key to its success is its happy, well-trained staff. Conditions of work are excellent. There are company doctors, dentists, hairdressers, and even chiropodists to look after the staff, and all the staff can have lunch for under 40p.

B) Here are some answers. What are the questions?

1. ………………………………………………………….

₤529 million.

2. ………………………………………………………….

110 years ago.

3. ………………………………………………………….

Poland.

4. ………………………………………………………….

No, he only had a few things.

5. ………………………………………………………….

564.

6. ………………………………………………………….

Because it gives good value, good quality, and good service.

7. …………………………………………………………...

No, it doesn’t. It sells food and furniture as well.

8. ……………………………………………………………

Less than 40p.

C) Here are the four headings from the article. Use these to help you say in a few words about the main points of the article.

Use the headings to help you to talk about one of the favourite stores in your city / country.

12. The following text is divided into short extracts marked with numbers. Some of the extracts are correct and some have words which shouldn’t be there. If there is an odd word, write it next to the number of the extract (given below the text).

(1) The British don’t think much about fashion very much. Most people go down (2) to their nearest shopping street and to buy something from a “chain” store. (3) The most popular of these stores, with a shop in such every town, is “Marks (4) and Spencer”. It is Britain’s favourite store. (5) It started more than a hundred years ago before when a young Polish (6) immigrant, Michael Marks, had a stall in Leeds Market. He didn’t have that (6) many things to sell: some cotton, lots of buttons and a few shoe-laces. (7) Ten years later, he met Tom Spencer and together they started Penny Stalls (8) in many towns in the north of the England. Today there are more than 500 (9) branches of M&S all over through the world.

1. ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ___________

4. ____________ 5. ____________ 6. ___________

7. ____________ 8. ____________ 9. ___________

13. Most large British towns have a branch of the following shops. Match up the shop with its description.

1. Boots a. men’s and women’s clothes

2. Woolworths b. modern design shop

3. Marks and Spencers c. baby’s clothes

4. WH Smiths d. cheaper department store

5. Next e. more ‘up-market’ store

6. British Home Stores f. less ‘up-market’ store

7. Mothercare g. chemist and department store

8. Habitat h. newsagent and bookshop

14.Imagine that you are buying different things: a suit, a skirt, a blouse, shoes. Choose anything you like. Make up dialogues in pairs consulting the table of sizes and using the dialogues above as a model.

Women’s suits	Men’s suits
GB/USA	Europe/Ukraine	GB/USA	Europe/ Ukraine

Men’s shirts
GB/USA	Europe/Ukraine
12.5 13.5 14.5 15.5 16.5 17.5	30 – 31 34 – 35 39 – 40 44 - 45

Women’s dresses and blouses
GB	USA	Europe/Ukraine

Men’s shoes
GB/USA	Europe/Ukraine
6.5 – 7 7.5 – 8 8.5 – 9 9.5 – 10 10.5 - 11	38 – 39 39 – 40 40 – 41 41 – 42 42 - 43

Women’s shoes
GB	USA	Europe/Ukraine
4.5 5.5 7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5	5.5 6.5 7.5 7.5 8.5 8.5 9.5 9.5 10.5 10.5 11.5 11.5 12.5	36.5 39.5 40.5 41.5 42.5

15. Look at the lines of some conversations in a clothes shop. Who says them, the customer or the shop assistant? Put Cor A.Can you match any lines? Pracrise the dialogues in pairs.