You will find here the sentences with omitted arguments. Try to complete them choosing the match from the box
| a) Yes, the coat is quite up-to-date but ….. | are very practical |
| b) The shoes are beautiful, but I don’t really think they …. | look quite well. I don’t care that they have a little bit fringed. |
| c) It is worth choosing a good cloth for a suit as it | need a jacket for everyday wear |
| d) I have been wearing this jeans for one year, but they still …. | don’t like the colour. Have you anything darker? |
| e) I would prefer that pair of shoes as they …. | wears well and keeps its shape |
| f) The coat is made of thick cloth. It will | fit well and are much cheaper. |
| g) This jacket is suitable for formal occasions and I | match my dress |
| h) Jeans may seem too casual in some situations but …. | be suitable for wearing in winter, as well. |
| i) The style is quite suitable, but I … | it is too loose on me. |
Here are some phrases we often use in shops. Match each one to the correct assistant’s reply on the right
| a. Can 1 try this jacket on? b. Does this jacket suit me? c. Does this jacket fit me? d. Can I pay by cheque? e. I'm afraid I only have a $ 10 note. f. Can I exchange this? g. Can I have my money back? h.Shall I help you, sir? i. What colour would you prefer? j. What size do you wear? | 1.Of course, if you have some kind of bank card. Size 50, please. 3. I am afraid we don't give refunds. 4. Certainly, there is a fittingroom over there. 5. Red ones, size 22. 6. It's a little too long. Try a smaller size. 7. If you have a receipt. 8. Yes, I'm trying to choose a suit. 9. That's all right. I can change it. 10.Yes, it's just the right colour and the style for you. |
Decide what you would say in the following situations. Match the questions with the proper answers.
| 1. It's very cold outside and your friend is about to leave without a coat. What do you say? 2. You have been invited to an important dinner party. You are not sure if you need to wear very smart clothes or not. What do you say? 3. A man comes to your house to repair the TV. His shoes are very dirty. You want him to remove them before he comes in. What do you say? 4. You are in a clothes shop and you see a nice pair of trousers. You are not sure if they are the right size or if they'll suit you. What do you say to the shop assistant? 5. You can't fasten the button on your shirt. You ask for help. What do you say? 6. You look at your shoes and you see there are holes in them. What do you say? 7. You're trying to put on some shoes but they are too small for you. What do you say? 8. You saw a thief in a green jumper and blue jeans. The police ask you what he was wearing. What do you say? | a. Could you take your shoes off, please? b. Can I try these trousers on, please? c. My shoes are worn out/My shoes are wearing out. d. He had on a green jumper and blue jeans. e. I can't get into these shoes. f. You'd better put a coat on. g. Can you do this button up for me, please? h. Do I need to dress up for the occasion? |
24. Read the dialogue between a customer and a shop-assistant. Some parts of the replies are missing. Complete the dialogue using prompts from the box.
At a Shoe Shop
Shop assistant:Good morning, sir. What can I do for you, please7
Customer;…………….
Shop assistant:Shoes or boots?
Customer:Shoes, please.
Shop assistant: Very good. Will you please come this way. Take a seat, please.
……….. ?
Customer:I take size 7,and 1 want a pair of brown ones.
Shop assistant:Very good. Will you take off your boots and ……..? They are
avery good make and …..
Customer:They look not bad but ……..
Shop assistant:Try a larger pair.
Customer : But ……
Shop assistant;I believe we have a half size.…….. . Try these on. I hope
……….
Customer: Yes, these feel all right. Let me have this pair, please. ………….. ?
Shop assistant:19 pounds, sir.If you take them off, ……..
Customer:Where do I pay?
Shop assistant: …………. Here are your shoes, sir. ……..
Customer: ……..Good bye.
| a) they are too tight b) What size do you take? c) try this pair on d) I shall wrap them up for you | e) At the cash desk. Sir f) they look too big g) yes, here you are, please h) How much do they cost? | i) I’d like a pair of shoes j) wear a long time k) Thank you |
25. Work in pairs. Act out the situation where one of you is a customer and the other is a shop assistant. You want to buy:
a pair of gloves; a pair of shoes for everyday wear; an evening suit; jeans; a new overjacket, a hat, etc.
Use the adjectives: loose, tight, not my colour, old fashion, bright, big, too formal etc
26. Shopping may be a fun, but not always. Read the following text and try to make a list of:
a) the examples of faults mentioned in the text; b) your rights in case of buying faulty goods.
When you buy something from a shop, you are making a contract. This contract means that it's up to the shop - not the manufacturer - to deal with your complaints if the goods are not satisfactory. What do we mean by satisfactory?
The goods must not be broken or damaged and must work properly. This is known as "merchantable quality". A sheet, say, which had a tear in it, or a clock that didn't go when you wound it would not pass this test.
The goods must be as described - whether on the pack or by the salesman. A hairdryer which the box says is blue should not turn out to be pink; a pair of shoes the salesman says is leather should not be plastic.
The goods should be fit for their purpose. This means the purpose for which most people buy those particular goods. If you wanted something for a special purpose, you must have said exactly what for. If, for instance, the shop assures you that a certain glue will mend broken china, and it doesn't you have a right to return it.
If the shop sells you faulty goods, it has broken its side of the bargain.
If goods are faulty when you first inspect or use them, go-back to the shop, say that you cancel the purchase and ask for a complete refund. If you prefer, you can accept a repair or a replacement.
If the goods break down through no fault of yours, after you have used them for a time, you may still be entitled to some compensation. In some cases it would be reasonable to expect a complete refund - if, for instance, without misuse your shoes came apart after only one day's wear, or your washing machine irreparably broke down after only three wash days. But if your washing machine worked perfectly for a while and then broke, you could only expect some of the purchase price back. You and the supplier must negotiate a reasonable settlement.
You need never accept a credit note for faulty goods. If you do so, then later find you do not want anything else in the shop or store, you may not get your money back.
If you have to spend money as a direct result of goods being faulty, you can also claim this from the shop. You could, for example, claim the cost of using a laundry while the washing machine wasn't working. But you must keep such expenses down to a minimum.
There are four golden rules:
1. Examine the goods you buy at once. If they are faulty, tell the seller quickly.
2. Keep any receipts you are given. If you have to return something, the receipt will help to prove where and when you bought it.
3. Don't be afraid to complain. You are not asking a favour to have faulty goods put right. The law is on your side.
4. Be persistent (but not aggressive). If your complaint is justified, it is somebody's responsibility to put things right.
Remember:
• You can't complain about defects that were pointed out to you, or that you could reasonably have been expected to notice.
• Stop using the item as soon as you discover a fault.
• You are not entitled to compensation if you simply change your mind about wanting the goods.