Garden City Plaza mall
GCP GARDEN CITY PLAZA
This mall has many stores which cater for both the big
and small spender. It is conveniently located just across
the highway from large outlets for the home.
This doubles its appeal to weekend shoppers,
who want to have access to a range of products from
high-end clothing and cosmetics, to furniture and
sporting equipment. Transportation to the mall is never
a problem, as there are bus lines that go directly to and
from the mall.
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 9:30pm
Five Fountains Mall
Monday - Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm Sunday 11am - 6pm
Five Fountains Mall
is a high-end shopping mall
and is one of the largest in the country. There is
a four-star hotel right across the street for outof-
towners who don’t want to drive back home.
Shoppers feel as though they entered a world of
luxury when they come to the mall, because it
is decorated with fountains, sculptures, marble
f loors and has many lounges for relaxing with
leather furniture and plasma TVs. In spring,
the mall hosts luxury car shows, which display
extravagant automobiles. The atmosphere in the
lounge is so luxurious that shoppers wish they
could stay there all year round.
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5. POST-READING
• Which of these shopping malls would you prefer to go
to? Why?
• What do you like/dislike about shopping at malls?
1. outlets
2. high-end
hosts
quaint
perks
spree
entitles
complimentary
4. GUESSING THE MEANING OF UNKNOWN
WORDS
Match the highlighted words in the text with their
meanings a-h below.
Discuss.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
City
Heart Mall
HOURS
Monday - Saturday
10am - 9:30pm
Sunday
11am - 7pm
Hours:
Sunday 11am - 6pm
Monday - Saturday 10am - 9pm
This shopping mall has a variety of stores but has many
other attractions as wel l. For example, there is even an
amusement park with traditional rides such as roller
coasters and a Ferris wheel. The first storey of the ma ll
is full of stores and restaurants. Many of the stores are
locally-run businesses, but there are many national
chains, too. The upper f loors are where the luxury
ocean-view apartments are located. The spa, beauty
salon and gym are also very popular wit h mall goers.
For those who like winter sports, during winter there is
an ice-skating rink. There is also a frequent shoppers’
club which entitles members to special benefits and
privileges, as well as complimentary snacks.
located in the Desert Palm
Resort. You don’t have to be staying at the resort in
order to enjoy it! This quaint indoor shopping mall
includes 50 stores, a spa and a swimming pool. For
shopping parents who would rather shop alone while
their kids play with other children under supervised
conditions, there is a convenient baby-sitting corner.
The variety of things to eat will ensure t hat everyone
can find something they like.
Hours: Monday - Sunday 9:30am - 10pm
Wit h over 200 stores and boutiques, this huge mall is
a great choice for the power shopper who never wants
to quit. There is an extensive food court with ethnic
cuisines from all over the world, including Arabic,
Chinese, Greek, Italian and Japanese. Shoppers are
invited to become mall members, which will give
them such perks as monthly e-mai ls with coupons,
sales, and special mall events. Plus, for ever y month
that you are a member, you w i ll be entered for a $100
mall shopping spree. Think about it, maybe it’s time
you became a member!
a. expensive and of high quality
b. special benefits
c. gives the right to
d. shops with goods made by a particular manufacturer
e. provides the facilities for an event
f. a short period in which you do a lot of something
g. free of charge
h. attractive in an unusual or old-fashioned way
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GRAMMAR
A. Read the example in advertisement 2 on page 96
and answer the questions that follow.
...shoppers wish they could stay there all year round.
1. Can shoppers stay there all year round?
2. Would they like to stay?
3. Does the sentence refer to the past or the present?
VOCABULARY
1. UNREAL PAST I
vocabulary & grammar
Grammar Reference p. 139.
1. The restaurant near my house specialises in Indian
.
2. I’m having my
painted yellow.
3. My mother has just bought a new
.
4. Irish stew is a(n) type of
food from Ireland.
5. Harry has very taste in
clothes.
6. Can you name the seven wonders of the
world?
7. The time of my flight is not very
; it’s at 4am.
8. I like these shoes; they feel .
9. The restaurant has a very
atmosphere.
10. Tracy is a(n) name in the
north of England.
11. Football is a very
sport and is played in many countries.
12. Our product has 20% less fat than
yoghurt.
13. The manager decided to
the promotion to Hasan.
14. This island is a holiday destination that can
all kinds of holiday-makers.
15. The local fishermen
restaurants with fresh fish daily.
cooker cuisine kitchen
1. WORDS EASILY CONFUSED
Complete the sentences with the words in the boxes.
old-fashioned ancient traditional
comfortable cosy convenient
common ordinary popular
cater for offer supply
2. ADJECTIVES + PREPOSITIONS
A. Complete the sentences below with the missing
prepositions. If you are not sure, look back at the
advertisements on pages 96-97.
The first storey of the mall is full stores and restaurants.
The spa, beauty salon and gym are also very popular
mall goers.
B. Complete the sentences with the adjectives in the
box.
nervous familiar afraid busy
different proud famous jealous
B. Now read the examples below and answer the
questions that follow.
Shoppers feel as though they entered a world of luxury...
...maybe it’s time you became a member!
Some parents would rather their kids played with other
children while they are shopping, ...
1. What verb tense are the phrases wish, as though, it’s
time and would rather followed by?
2. Do these sentences refer to the past or the present?
1. David is with his work at the
moment.
2. The food in Italy is very from the food
in England.
3. This restaurant is for its Argentinian
beef.
4. Lana is of spiders; if she sees one, she
starts screaming.
5. Alex is of his neighbour because he
bought a new sports car.
6. Fahad is about his interview next
week.
7. Margaret is very of her daughter Jane
because she saved someone’s life during the earthquake.
8. I’m not with this neighbourhood, so
I’ll have to ask for directions.
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2. PRACTICE
Read the following situations and decide what you would say in each of them. Start with the words given.
1. You want to go on holiday but you can’t afford it.
I wish .
2. You want your children to play football somewhere else.
I’d rather .
3. You have been waiting for the bus for 20 minutes and it hasn’t come yet.
I wish .
4. You’ve been studying hard for exams and you want to have a break.
It’s time .
5. While you are on holiday abroad you lose your passport. The police arrest you and treat you like a criminal.
They treated me as if .
6. You’ve seen a really nice pair of shoes in a shop but they are not available in your size.
I wish .
Kingdom Centre, also known as Burj Al-Mamlaka, (1) in
the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is a huge skyscraper which
contains offices, apartments, a shopping mall as well as the Four
Seasons hotel. At the top of the building there is a skybridge
which is very (2) with visitors as it gives them a
breathtaking view of Riyadh.
The building is at a very (3) location as it’s near the
business and arts centre and near open air markets as well. But if
you would (4) do all your shopping indoors then simply
go to the mall where you will find a big range of international
designer clothing brands. What’s more, on the second floor of
the shopping mall there is the Ladies’ Kingdom. Here women
can come and do all their shopping in an easy and relaxing
atmosphere. It is designed to (5) for all their needs.
They will find everything from (6) clothes to the latest
fashions.
Kingdom Centre is no (7) skyscraper. It was the winner
of the 2002 Emporis Skyscraper Award, selected as the ‘Best
skyscraper of the world for design’.
So what are you waiting for? It’s time you (8) this
beautiful building!
1. a. locate b. is located c. locating
2. a. popular b. famous c. busy
3. a. private b. complimentary c. convenient
4. a. rather b. want c. wish
5. a. offer b. supply c. cater
6. a. familiar b. traditional c. different
7. a. popular b. favourite c. ordinary
8. a. visit b. visited c. are visiting
Read the text below and decide which answer a, b or c best fits each gap.
GCP GARDEN CITY PLAZA
This mall has many stores which cater for both the big
and small spender. It is conveniently located just across
the highway from large outlets for the home.
This doubles its appeal to weekend shoppers,
who want to have access to a range of products from
high-end clothing and cosmetics, to furniture and
sporting equipment. Transportation to the mall is never
a problem, as there are bus lines that go directly to and
from the mall.
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 9:30pm
Five Fountains Mall
Monday - Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm Sunday 11am - 6pm
Five Fountains Mall
is a high-end shopping mall
and is one of the largest in the country. There is
a four-star hotel right across the street for outof-
towners who don’t want to drive back home.
Shoppers feel as though they entered a world of
luxury when they come to the mall, because it
is decorated with fountains, sculptures, marble
f loors and has many lounges for relaxing with
leather furniture and plasma TVs. In spring,
the mall hosts luxury car shows, which display
extravagant automobiles. The atmosphere in the
lounge is so luxurious that shoppers wish they
could stay there all year round.
96
5. POST-READING
• Which of these shopping malls would you prefer to go
to? Why?
• What do you like/dislike about shopping at malls?
1. outlets
2. high-end
hosts
quaint
perks
spree
entitles
complimentary
4. GUESSING THE MEANING OF UNKNOWN
WORDS
Match the highlighted words in the text with their
meanings a-h below.
Discuss.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
City
Heart Mall
HOURS
Monday - Saturday
10am - 9:30pm
Sunday
11am - 7pm
Hours:
Sunday 11am - 6pm
Monday - Saturday 10am - 9pm
This shopping mall has a variety of stores but has many
other attractions as wel l. For example, there is even an
amusement park with traditional rides such as roller
coasters and a Ferris wheel. The first storey of the ma ll
is full of stores and restaurants. Many of the stores are
locally-run businesses, but there are many national
chains, too. The upper f loors are where the luxury
ocean-view apartments are located. The spa, beauty
salon and gym are also very popular wit h mall goers.
For those who like winter sports, during winter there is
an ice-skating rink. There is also a frequent shoppers’
club which entitles members to special benefits and
privileges, as well as complimentary snacks.
located in the Desert Palm
Resort. You don’t have to be staying at the resort in
order to enjoy it! This quaint indoor shopping mall
includes 50 stores, a spa and a swimming pool. For
shopping parents who would rather shop alone while
their kids play with other children under supervised
conditions, there is a convenient baby-sitting corner.
The variety of things to eat will ensure t hat everyone
can find something they like.
Hours: Monday - Sunday 9:30am - 10pm
Wit h over 200 stores and boutiques, this huge mall is
a great choice for the power shopper who never wants
to quit. There is an extensive food court with ethnic
cuisines from all over the world, including Arabic,
Chinese, Greek, Italian and Japanese. Shoppers are
invited to become mall members, which will give
them such perks as monthly e-mai ls with coupons,
sales, and special mall events. Plus, for ever y month
that you are a member, you w i ll be entered for a $100
mall shopping spree. Think about it, maybe it’s time
you became a member!
a. expensive and of high quality
b. special benefits
c. gives the right to
d. shops with goods made by a particular manufacturer
e. provides the facilities for an event
f. a short period in which you do a lot of something
g. free of charge
h. attractive in an unusual or old-fashioned way
97
GRAMMAR
A. Read the example in advertisement 2 on page 96
and answer the questions that follow.
...shoppers wish they could stay there all year round.
1. Can shoppers stay there all year round?
2. Would they like to stay?
3. Does the sentence refer to the past or the present?
VOCABULARY
1. UNREAL PAST I
vocabulary & grammar
Grammar Reference p. 139.
1. The restaurant near my house specialises in Indian
.
2. I’m having my
painted yellow.
3. My mother has just bought a new
.
4. Irish stew is a(n) type of
food from Ireland.
5. Harry has very taste in
clothes.
6. Can you name the seven wonders of the
world?
7. The time of my flight is not very
; it’s at 4am.
8. I like these shoes; they feel .
9. The restaurant has a very
atmosphere.
10. Tracy is a(n) name in the
north of England.
11. Football is a very
sport and is played in many countries.
12. Our product has 20% less fat than
yoghurt.
13. The manager decided to
the promotion to Hasan.
14. This island is a holiday destination that can
all kinds of holiday-makers.
15. The local fishermen
restaurants with fresh fish daily.
cooker cuisine kitchen
1. WORDS EASILY CONFUSED
Complete the sentences with the words in the boxes.
old-fashioned ancient traditional
comfortable cosy convenient
common ordinary popular
cater for offer supply
2. ADJECTIVES + PREPOSITIONS
A. Complete the sentences below with the missing
prepositions. If you are not sure, look back at the
advertisements on pages 96-97.
The first storey of the mall is full stores and restaurants.
The spa, beauty salon and gym are also very popular
mall goers.
B. Complete the sentences with the adjectives in the
box.
nervous familiar afraid busy
different proud famous jealous
B. Now read the examples below and answer the
questions that follow.
Shoppers feel as though they entered a world of luxury...
...maybe it’s time you became a member!
Some parents would rather their kids played with other
children while they are shopping, ...
1. What verb tense are the phrases wish, as though, it’s
time and would rather followed by?
2. Do these sentences refer to the past or the present?
1. David is with his work at the
moment.
2. The food in Italy is very from the food
in England.
3. This restaurant is for its Argentinian
beef.
4. Lana is of spiders; if she sees one, she
starts screaming.
5. Alex is of his neighbour because he
bought a new sports car.
6. Fahad is about his interview next
week.
7. Margaret is very of her daughter Jane
because she saved someone’s life during the earthquake.
8. I’m not with this neighbourhood, so
I’ll have to ask for directions.
98
2. PRACTICE
Read the following situations and decide what you would say in each of them. Start with the words given.
1. You want to go on holiday but you can’t afford it.
I wish .
2. You want your children to play football somewhere else.
I’d rather .
3. You have been waiting for the bus for 20 minutes and it hasn’t come yet.
I wish .
4. You’ve been studying hard for exams and you want to have a break.
It’s time .
5. While you are on holiday abroad you lose your passport. The police arrest you and treat you like a criminal.
They treated me as if .
6. You’ve seen a really nice pair of shoes in a shop but they are not available in your size.
I wish .
Kingdom Centre, also known as Burj Al-Mamlaka, (1) in
the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is a huge skyscraper which
contains offices, apartments, a shopping mall as well as the Four
Seasons hotel. At the top of the building there is a skybridge
which is very (2) with visitors as it gives them a
breathtaking view of Riyadh.
The building is at a very (3) location as it’s near the
business and arts centre and near open air markets as well. But if
you would (4) do all your shopping indoors then simply
go to the mall where you will find a big range of international
designer clothing brands. What’s more, on the second floor of
the shopping mall there is the Ladies’ Kingdom. Here women
can come and do all their shopping in an easy and relaxing
atmosphere. It is designed to (5) for all their needs.
They will find everything from (6) clothes to the latest
fashions.
Kingdom Centre is no (7) skyscraper. It was the winner
of the 2002 Emporis Skyscraper Award, selected as the ‘Best
skyscraper of the world for design’.
So what are you waiting for? It’s time you (8) this
beautiful building!
1. a. locate b. is located c. locating
2. a. popular b. famous c. busy
3. a. private b. complimentary c. convenient
4. a. rather b. want c. wish
5. a. offer b. supply c. cater
6. a. familiar b. traditional c. different
7. a. popular b. favourite c. ordinary
8. a. visit b. visited c. are visiting
Read the text below and decide which answer a, b or c best fits each gap.
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