SHOPPING
I am not a shopaholic. I am helping the economy!
Unknown
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Real World: talking about shopping Grammar: Countable and Uncountable nouns, Quantifiers Review: Much / many; a lot of; few / a few; little / a little Objective: to develop students’ speaking skills on the topic; to develop attention and linguistic guessing
Warming-up 1. What association does come across to your mind when you hear the word “shopping”? Put the words into columns according to Part of speech. Clothing Goods and services Delivery Customer SHOPPING Money e.g. I associate Shopping with Money.
I associate Shopping with Clothing. Essential Vocabulary
Nouns
Adjectives
Verbs
Phrasal Verbs
cash register
expensive
to do shopping
to pack up (wrap up)
cashier
cheap (inexpensive)
to go shopping
to get into debt
shop, store
casual
to purchase
to pick up a bargain
department store
free
to exchange
to shop around
quality
damaged
to pay
to try something on
quarantee
high
to repair
to mark down
shop assistant
low
to slash prices
to feel down
Note: Go shopping VS. Do the shopping
“Go shopping” is more general. It could mean buying things you need regularly, or shopping for fun.
“Do the shopping” implies shopping is a chore.
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Useful Language
Useful Shopping Expressions
SHOP ASSISTANT
CUSTOMER
• • Can I help you?
• • What can I do for you?
• • Are you being served ?
• • Sorry, we donʼt sell stamps.
• • Anything else?
• • Itʼs on offer.
• • Buy two for the price of one.
• • How much / many would you like?
• • What size do you take?
• • Sorry, we are out of bread
• • Would another colour do?
• • Would you like to try it on?
• • The fitting room is over there.
• • The dress suits you very well.
• • Pay at the cash desk /till, please.
• • Iʼll take this to the cash desk /till for you.
• • Here you are. / Here you go.
• • Youʼre welcome.
• • Thatʼs 20 euros/euro altogether
• • You donʼt happen to have any change, do you?
• • We only accept Visa cards.
• • How would you like to pay?
• • Hereʼs your change.
• I need ...
• Iʼd like a bottle of milk, please.
• Have you got souvenirs?
• Do you sell stamps?
• Where can I buy post cards?
• Where can I get a film for my camera?
• Where can I find newspapers?
• Iʼm looking for a jumper.
• It doesnʼt fit me.
• It doesnʼt suit me.
• I donʼt like it.
• Itʼs too small / big / wide / loose / tight/
expensive.
• Iʼm size ...
• Have you got this in another size / colour?
• May I try this on, please?
• Where can I try this on, please?
• How much is it?
• Thatʼs all.
• Where is the cash desk / till?
• Could I get a receipt , please?
• Could I get a (plastic) bag, please?
• (Iʼm afraid/ Sorry) I donʼt have any
change.
• Do you accept credit cards? Vocabulary Practice
2. Match the nouns to the phrases.
Words
Meaning
1
cash register
a
a place where you can buy goods or services;
2
cashier
b
a large shop divided into several different parts, each of which sells different things;
3
shop, store
c
promise to repair or change product if a fault develops within a particular period of time;
4
department store
d
a machine in a shop or other business that records sales and into which money received is put;
5
quality
e
someone who serves customers in a shop;
6
quarantee
f
how good or bad something is;
7
shop assistant
g
a person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a shop, bank, restaurant
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3. Match different departments to the translation listed below.
1 the bakerʼs (at the bakery)
a
4. Match the qualities to the phrases. Use them to speak about shopping.
Words
Meaning
1
expensive
a
not formal or not suitable for special occasions;
2
cheap (inexpensive)
b
costing nothing, or not needing to be paid for;
3
casual
c
harmed or spoiled;
4
free
d
costing a lot of money;
5
damaged
e
costing little money or less than is usual or expected;
6
high
f
not measuring much from the base to the top;
7
low
g
greater than the usual level or amount
5. Match the verbs to the phrases. Use them in the sentences.
Words
Meaning
1
to do shopping
a
the act of giving someone something and receiving something else from them;
2
to go shopping
b
to buy food and other things you need regularly;
3
to purchase
c
to fix something that is damaged, broken, split, or not working properly;
4
to exchange
d
formal to buy something;
5
to pay
e
to greatly reduce prices;
6
to repair
f
to go to one or more shops to buy things, often for enjoyment;
7
to slash prices
g
to give someone money for something you buy or for a service Speaking
6. Think about your answers to these questions. Use ideas from tasks 1 – 5 and your own ideas. 1) Who does most of the shopping in your household?
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A: There isnʼt one person who does most of the shopping. Iʼd say itʼs a shared responsibility because we tend to go shopping together as a family. B: My father often does most shopping, but sometimes when he is busy my mother goes shopping with her close friend. C: Actually, my mother often does most shopping, however I hardly ever go shopping with my friends. 2) What kind of shopping do you like doing? A: I quite like shopping for presents for peopleʼs birthdays or for Christmas. My favourite type of shop would have to be a bookshop. B: I love shopping books, clothes and food. My favourite type of shop would have to be pet shop, hobby shop, candy shop and presents shop. C: To be honest, I don’t like shopping so much, but I do shopping for only clothes, books as well as presents for birthday. D: I prefer to shop special items which are gifts, clothes or decoraiton materials. Shopping of vital goods like meals doesnʼt attract my interest. E: Well, I like one stop shopping. For example, my favorite mart is Ashan. The reason is that I can purchase everything I need at one time in the same place rather than searching different products in different places. Itʼs quite troublesome. 3) Is shopping a popular activity in your country? A: Yes, itʼs very popular. Saturday is the busiest shopping day, and lots of people treat shopping as a kind of leisure activity, rather than something practical. B: I think the answer is Yes. Most of Ukrainians like to go shopping at weekends. The shopping centers are always crowded and busy on normal weekday night and at weekends. C: Sure, Friday is the busiest shopping day. D: Yes, it has been extremely popular for last decades. Especially at weekends, families prefer shopping as a leissure time activitiy.
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E: Yes, it is quite popular. In my country, you can see a lot of malls and shopping centers. Also, people think that shopping is kind of relaxing activity. 4) What types of shops do teenagers like best in your country? A: I guess they like buying clothes, music, gadgets ... that kind of thing. B: I think teenagers prefer buying electronic games, music and clothes. C: Itʼs easy to answer this question for me because I am also a teenager. So in my country teenagers go shopping to buy clothes, technical items and especially books.
5) Do you enjoy shopping?
A: Well, I love shopping because spending time on some of my favorite and essential things makes me feel happy. It is my favorite time pass which always elevates my mood.
B: Actually, I donʼt like to go shopping very frequently. As far as I think, itʼs a waste of time and money. We should spend our earnings very carefully as we burn the midnight oil to be financially strong. So, we should spend on our needs not on accessories.
C: Well, for me, shopping is a soothing and relaxing experience. It is about buying some essential commodities.
7. Describe a shopping center you often go to. You should say:
→ where the shopping center is
→ how often you go there
→ what it looks like
and explain why you often go to this shopping center.
(Example: https://www.ielts-mentor.com/cue-card-sample/623-ielts-cue-card-sample-40-describe-a-shopping-center-you-often-go-to).
8. Compare and contrast the photographs saying why you think the people choose such kind of shopping. What kind of consumer might these places attract? What might be the advantages of shopping in each
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of them? Say what kind of shopping you would prefer and explain why. Talk about action, location, people, feelings. Use the useful language (Appendix 1).
Writing
9. What do you prefer window shopping or internet shopping? Give your reasons. Complete the following table with advantages and disadvantages about online shopping and window shopping from the words and phrases below or suggest your ideas:
Safe- dangerous try things on tiring boring available at any time easy expensive because of shipping costs takes long time hackers inspect new products
Online shopping
Window shopping
Advantages
Disadvantages
Advantages
Disadvantages
shipping costs
safe
Grammar 10. Cross the odd word out, then make sentence. Match the nouns to the group.
1) bread, doughnuts, butter, buns, cakes;
2) shrimp, octopus, egg, lobster, oyster
3) carrot, cucumber, cat, eggplant, onion;
4) melon, prune, peach, pear, plum;
5) beef, pork, fish, lamb, veal a) fruit b) vegetable c) bakery d) see food e) meat
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11. Put the nouns in the correct box. Then, add two more nouns to each category.
• milk • honey • lemon • pear • flour • butter • sugar • strawberry • egg • onion • bread • water • melon • orange
Countable
Uncountable
12. Underline the correct quantifier.
1) Are you thirsty? There is some/any juice in the fridge.
2) Weʼve got a lot of / a little onions, so you donʼt have to bring any.
3) Iʼve got a little / a few time so I can go shopping.
4) There are a few / a little biscuits in the box.
5) I canʼt make an apple pie I havenʼt got any / some apples.
6) If youʼre hungry, thereʼs some / a few soup left.
7) We havenʼt got much / any potatoes, so we canʼt make a shepherdʼs pie.
8) Thereʼs a lot of / a few coffee in the cupboard, but no tea at all.
9) Would you like some / many salt on your chips?
10) If you want to make a cake, you need much / a few more eggs.
11) Donʼt buy any apples or oranges as weʼve got a lot of / a little fruit in the fridge.
12) We havenʼt got many / much milk left. Can you get some from the shop?
13) There are a little / a few pasta dishes on the menu, but not many. Reading 13. Work with a partner. Discuss what you like and dislike about shopping for clothes.
14. Read the newspaper article below and choose which of the paragraphs opposite (A-G) fit into the gaps (1-6). There is one extra paragraph which does not fit in any of the gaps.
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A. As they pass racks of clothing, tags programmed with a selection of prerecorded responses interact with the device and talk to the customer, advising on the garmentʼs likely fit.
B. By doing so, the device will also enable customers to shop by mail order more satisfactorily. This is something which customer groups have been pressing for.
C. Any garment, from a top-of-the-range suit to underwear, could be programmed to chat to its buyer, with warnings such as “This is nice but not quite right tor you” or encouragements along the lines of “Iʼm a perfect fit” or “Suits you, Sir”.
D. “That card could then be used to guide the customer automatically to the clothes which fitted them best.”
E. For some customers the prospect of successive pairs of trousers - in sizes that once might have fitted ‒ loudly announcing that they are far too small could turn shopping into a humiliation ‒ but the system is likely to be designed with them in mind.
F. Customers who agree to take part will be led to a scanning booth by M&S stall, who will ask them to strip off and stand still while intense beams of white light are played over their bodies. A computerised scanner will turn the results into a “virtual reflection” ‒ an electronic recording of their exact shape.
Talking Clothes Get Our Measure
They could be the trousers that will not belt up. Customers in some of Britainʼs top clothing stores may soon find their prospective purchases telling them whether they would be a good fit.
The system, which can also be applied to jackets, skirts and almost any other garment, is heralded as the most exciting innovation in retailing in years. It could cut the hours spent trying on clothes that will never fit and, once perfected, could mean the end of the changing room.
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A version of the technology is already being worked on by Marks and Spencer, whose next big sizing survey, the first in more than 10 years, will make use of the latest three-dimensional scanning technology. M&S will use
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the information to determine the shapes of its future clothing and to run a trial in which selected customers can use the cards to order bespoke suits and other clothes.
2
The technology has already been taken further in the United States, with smart cards holding an individualʼs scan details being designed to plug in to a portable device that shoppers carry round the store with them.
3
The beauty of scanning systems, as opposed to conventional tape measures, is that they detail an individualʼs shape as well as their size. “A tape measure may tell you that a ladyʼs hips are 36 inches, but it tells you nothing about where on her hips the bulk of those inches lies.” said Jerry Dunleavy, specialist clothing manager at M&S. “With a scanner you can see exactly.”
4
ʼThe most likely scenario, and one which is already possible, is that the shopper, once scanned, would be given a smart card holding all the information about their body type,” said Stephen Gray, head of the computer clothing research centre at Nottingham Trent University.
5
According to Gray, it will be possible for shops to go a step further and allow customers to use their smart cards to order made-to-measure clothing. “Translating three-dimensional images into two-dimensional clothing patterns is a skill we have lost as traditional tailoring has disappeared,” said Gray. “However, it is something clothing manufacturers are going to have to relearn and then automate.”
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Instead of loud speakers, customers can opt for a small ear-piece, so that their potential trousers, suit or even underwear would not need to talk. They could just whisper softly in the ear. Home Project
15. Compose a dialogue with your partner on one of the situations given.
a) You want to buy a present for your friendʼs birthday. Ask your group mate to give you a piece of advice.
b) Ask you friend to help you to choose for yourself: 1) a suit; 2) shoes.
c) Your friend is in your city for the first time. Tell him where he can buy different things and goods.
d) Speak to a shop-assistant. You want to buy a suit, a shirt and shoes. Useful Resources
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y8movCX9zY.
2. https://lefroyee.com/ielts/2015/02/ielts-speaking-topic-shopping/.
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgq8iV-_PjA.
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QC3qte95ho.
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHXqOvMntc0. Additional Reading Section
16. Complete this text with the following words or expressions:
In excellent condition – as good as new – the latest model – state of the art – second-hand – used – available now – on the market – hand-crafted – brand new – made by hand – still in its packaging – feature – includes – some wear and tear – not in perfect condition – unique – one of a kind – come in a wide range of colours and sizes – choose from a selection of
☺ Letʼs Go Shopping the Net ☺
Buying and selling on the Internet has become popular in the last ten years, especially since mobile phones have become more and more essential.
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One of my favourite apps is Wallapop, which allows you to buy and sell (1) .......................... things that are (2) .................................., one click access.
Some products might be (3) ............., but others can be (4) ............, although I think they canʼt be (5) .......... as when you get them from the shop. However, itʼs possible to find something (6) .............., because the owner never opened the box or because the product was a present and he/she had already had a similar one. Things in Wallapop are usually (7) ............. or with (8) .......... and because of that, users must ask for a lower price. The app is not a shop, so of course you canʼt (9) ..................... models. If you are looking for online shopping, the best option is Asos, where you can find clothes which (10) .............. This website (11) .............. some filters to look for specific things, and everything is (12) .................
Another (13) ........... of Wallapop is the possibility of finding (14) .......... products, whose sellers have (15) ................: brooches, necklaces, dolls. They may be (16) ............. and probably a (17) .................., much better than the things you can find in the traditional stores, so this is perfect if you want to have something (18) ............. So think about it: whether you want to get (19) ............. or you are an antique lover, the net has a lot to do for you because nowadays almost everything is (20) ...................!
17. Read the text once to get the general idea.
SHOP ʼTIL YOU DROP!
Elton John spent £ 40 million in 20 months while Imelda Marcos, former first lady of the Philippines, wasted her countryʼs money on jewellery and 3,000 pairs of shoes!
However, itʼs not just the rich and famous who like to “shop ʼtil they drop”. We live in a “spend-happy” society. Whether we earn a little or a lot, we sometimes spend money we donʼt have and regret our purchases the next day. Does this mean we have a problem? Well, not necessarily. A true shopaholics shop because they simpty canʼt stop.
What about you? Can you save, or do you reach for your credit card and blow your salary on things you donʼt need when youʼre feeling a bit down?
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“My bank account is always empty. Sometimes, I even borrow money or get into debt to buy new things. My cupboards are full of clothes Iʼve never worn.”
Claudia, Lancaster
“I hardly ever walk out of a shop without a receipt in my hands. Jumpers, jeans, shirts, handbags, chocolate you name it. Iʼll buy it! My finances are a mess!”
Susan, Stafford
“I know people who buy 10 CDs at a time or 5 shirts, perhaps in slightly different colours or styles. I even read about a man who bought 55 cameras! I enjoy shopping, but I think itʼs important to stay in control.”
Samuel Warrington
18. Read each question then scan the text to find the part that refers to that question. Look for synonyms or rephrasing. This will help you to choose the right answer.
1. According to the writer, shopaholics:
a) have got lots of money.
b) spend a lot on shopping.
c) like jewellery and shoes.
2. Why does Claudia sometimes borrow money?
a) because she wants to put it in her bank account.
b) because she needs it to pay for her shopping.
c) because she hasnʼt got enough clothes.
3. When Susan goes shopping:
a) she always buys clothes and sweets.
b) she never throws her receipts away.
c) she rarely leaves a shop without something new.
4. Samuel thinks that:
a) you should be sensible when you go shopping.
b) itʼs OK to buy lots of the same thing at one time.
c) people who go shopping are out of control.
I am not a shopaholic. I am helping the economy!
Unknown
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Real World: talking about shopping Grammar: Countable and Uncountable nouns, Quantifiers Review: Much / many; a lot of; few / a few; little / a little Objective: to develop students’ speaking skills on the topic; to develop attention and linguistic guessing
Warming-up 1. What association does come across to your mind when you hear the word “shopping”? Put the words into columns according to Part of speech. Clothing Goods and services Delivery Customer SHOPPING Money e.g. I associate Shopping with Money.
I associate Shopping with Clothing. Essential Vocabulary
Nouns
Adjectives
Verbs
Phrasal Verbs
cash register
expensive
to do shopping
to pack up (wrap up)
cashier
cheap (inexpensive)
to go shopping
to get into debt
shop, store
casual
to purchase
to pick up a bargain
department store
free
to exchange
to shop around
quality
damaged
to pay
to try something on
quarantee
high
to repair
to mark down
shop assistant
low
to slash prices
to feel down
Note: Go shopping VS. Do the shopping
“Go shopping” is more general. It could mean buying things you need regularly, or shopping for fun.
“Do the shopping” implies shopping is a chore.
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Useful Language
Useful Shopping Expressions
SHOP ASSISTANT
CUSTOMER
• • Can I help you?
• • What can I do for you?
• • Are you being served ?
• • Sorry, we donʼt sell stamps.
• • Anything else?
• • Itʼs on offer.
• • Buy two for the price of one.
• • How much / many would you like?
• • What size do you take?
• • Sorry, we are out of bread
• • Would another colour do?
• • Would you like to try it on?
• • The fitting room is over there.
• • The dress suits you very well.
• • Pay at the cash desk /till, please.
• • Iʼll take this to the cash desk /till for you.
• • Here you are. / Here you go.
• • Youʼre welcome.
• • Thatʼs 20 euros/euro altogether
• • You donʼt happen to have any change, do you?
• • We only accept Visa cards.
• • How would you like to pay?
• • Hereʼs your change.
• I need ...
• Iʼd like a bottle of milk, please.
• Have you got souvenirs?
• Do you sell stamps?
• Where can I buy post cards?
• Where can I get a film for my camera?
• Where can I find newspapers?
• Iʼm looking for a jumper.
• It doesnʼt fit me.
• It doesnʼt suit me.
• I donʼt like it.
• Itʼs too small / big / wide / loose / tight/
expensive.
• Iʼm size ...
• Have you got this in another size / colour?
• May I try this on, please?
• Where can I try this on, please?
• How much is it?
• Thatʼs all.
• Where is the cash desk / till?
• Could I get a receipt , please?
• Could I get a (plastic) bag, please?
• (Iʼm afraid/ Sorry) I donʼt have any
change.
• Do you accept credit cards? Vocabulary Practice
2. Match the nouns to the phrases.
Words
Meaning
1
cash register
a
a place where you can buy goods or services;
2
cashier
b
a large shop divided into several different parts, each of which sells different things;
3
shop, store
c
promise to repair or change product if a fault develops within a particular period of time;
4
department store
d
a machine in a shop or other business that records sales and into which money received is put;
5
quality
e
someone who serves customers in a shop;
6
quarantee
f
how good or bad something is;
7
shop assistant
g
a person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a shop, bank, restaurant
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3. Match different departments to the translation listed below.
1 the bakerʼs (at the bakery)
a
4. Match the qualities to the phrases. Use them to speak about shopping.
Words
Meaning
1
expensive
a
not formal or not suitable for special occasions;
2
cheap (inexpensive)
b
costing nothing, or not needing to be paid for;
3
casual
c
harmed or spoiled;
4
free
d
costing a lot of money;
5
damaged
e
costing little money or less than is usual or expected;
6
high
f
not measuring much from the base to the top;
7
low
g
greater than the usual level or amount
5. Match the verbs to the phrases. Use them in the sentences.
Words
Meaning
1
to do shopping
a
the act of giving someone something and receiving something else from them;
2
to go shopping
b
to buy food and other things you need regularly;
3
to purchase
c
to fix something that is damaged, broken, split, or not working properly;
4
to exchange
d
formal to buy something;
5
to pay
e
to greatly reduce prices;
6
to repair
f
to go to one or more shops to buy things, often for enjoyment;
7
to slash prices
g
to give someone money for something you buy or for a service Speaking
6. Think about your answers to these questions. Use ideas from tasks 1 – 5 and your own ideas. 1) Who does most of the shopping in your household?
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A: There isnʼt one person who does most of the shopping. Iʼd say itʼs a shared responsibility because we tend to go shopping together as a family. B: My father often does most shopping, but sometimes when he is busy my mother goes shopping with her close friend. C: Actually, my mother often does most shopping, however I hardly ever go shopping with my friends. 2) What kind of shopping do you like doing? A: I quite like shopping for presents for peopleʼs birthdays or for Christmas. My favourite type of shop would have to be a bookshop. B: I love shopping books, clothes and food. My favourite type of shop would have to be pet shop, hobby shop, candy shop and presents shop. C: To be honest, I don’t like shopping so much, but I do shopping for only clothes, books as well as presents for birthday. D: I prefer to shop special items which are gifts, clothes or decoraiton materials. Shopping of vital goods like meals doesnʼt attract my interest. E: Well, I like one stop shopping. For example, my favorite mart is Ashan. The reason is that I can purchase everything I need at one time in the same place rather than searching different products in different places. Itʼs quite troublesome. 3) Is shopping a popular activity in your country? A: Yes, itʼs very popular. Saturday is the busiest shopping day, and lots of people treat shopping as a kind of leisure activity, rather than something practical. B: I think the answer is Yes. Most of Ukrainians like to go shopping at weekends. The shopping centers are always crowded and busy on normal weekday night and at weekends. C: Sure, Friday is the busiest shopping day. D: Yes, it has been extremely popular for last decades. Especially at weekends, families prefer shopping as a leissure time activitiy.
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E: Yes, it is quite popular. In my country, you can see a lot of malls and shopping centers. Also, people think that shopping is kind of relaxing activity. 4) What types of shops do teenagers like best in your country? A: I guess they like buying clothes, music, gadgets ... that kind of thing. B: I think teenagers prefer buying electronic games, music and clothes. C: Itʼs easy to answer this question for me because I am also a teenager. So in my country teenagers go shopping to buy clothes, technical items and especially books.
5) Do you enjoy shopping?
A: Well, I love shopping because spending time on some of my favorite and essential things makes me feel happy. It is my favorite time pass which always elevates my mood.
B: Actually, I donʼt like to go shopping very frequently. As far as I think, itʼs a waste of time and money. We should spend our earnings very carefully as we burn the midnight oil to be financially strong. So, we should spend on our needs not on accessories.
C: Well, for me, shopping is a soothing and relaxing experience. It is about buying some essential commodities.
7. Describe a shopping center you often go to. You should say:
→ where the shopping center is
→ how often you go there
→ what it looks like
and explain why you often go to this shopping center.
(Example: https://www.ielts-mentor.com/cue-card-sample/623-ielts-cue-card-sample-40-describe-a-shopping-center-you-often-go-to).
8. Compare and contrast the photographs saying why you think the people choose such kind of shopping. What kind of consumer might these places attract? What might be the advantages of shopping in each
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of them? Say what kind of shopping you would prefer and explain why. Talk about action, location, people, feelings. Use the useful language (Appendix 1).
Writing
9. What do you prefer window shopping or internet shopping? Give your reasons. Complete the following table with advantages and disadvantages about online shopping and window shopping from the words and phrases below or suggest your ideas:
Safe- dangerous try things on tiring boring available at any time easy expensive because of shipping costs takes long time hackers inspect new products
Online shopping
Window shopping
Advantages
Disadvantages
Advantages
Disadvantages
shipping costs
safe
Grammar 10. Cross the odd word out, then make sentence. Match the nouns to the group.
1) bread, doughnuts, butter, buns, cakes;
2) shrimp, octopus, egg, lobster, oyster
3) carrot, cucumber, cat, eggplant, onion;
4) melon, prune, peach, pear, plum;
5) beef, pork, fish, lamb, veal a) fruit b) vegetable c) bakery d) see food e) meat
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11. Put the nouns in the correct box. Then, add two more nouns to each category.
• milk • honey • lemon • pear • flour • butter • sugar • strawberry • egg • onion • bread • water • melon • orange
Countable
Uncountable
12. Underline the correct quantifier.
1) Are you thirsty? There is some/any juice in the fridge.
2) Weʼve got a lot of / a little onions, so you donʼt have to bring any.
3) Iʼve got a little / a few time so I can go shopping.
4) There are a few / a little biscuits in the box.
5) I canʼt make an apple pie I havenʼt got any / some apples.
6) If youʼre hungry, thereʼs some / a few soup left.
7) We havenʼt got much / any potatoes, so we canʼt make a shepherdʼs pie.
8) Thereʼs a lot of / a few coffee in the cupboard, but no tea at all.
9) Would you like some / many salt on your chips?
10) If you want to make a cake, you need much / a few more eggs.
11) Donʼt buy any apples or oranges as weʼve got a lot of / a little fruit in the fridge.
12) We havenʼt got many / much milk left. Can you get some from the shop?
13) There are a little / a few pasta dishes on the menu, but not many. Reading 13. Work with a partner. Discuss what you like and dislike about shopping for clothes.
14. Read the newspaper article below and choose which of the paragraphs opposite (A-G) fit into the gaps (1-6). There is one extra paragraph which does not fit in any of the gaps.
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A. As they pass racks of clothing, tags programmed with a selection of prerecorded responses interact with the device and talk to the customer, advising on the garmentʼs likely fit.
B. By doing so, the device will also enable customers to shop by mail order more satisfactorily. This is something which customer groups have been pressing for.
C. Any garment, from a top-of-the-range suit to underwear, could be programmed to chat to its buyer, with warnings such as “This is nice but not quite right tor you” or encouragements along the lines of “Iʼm a perfect fit” or “Suits you, Sir”.
D. “That card could then be used to guide the customer automatically to the clothes which fitted them best.”
E. For some customers the prospect of successive pairs of trousers - in sizes that once might have fitted ‒ loudly announcing that they are far too small could turn shopping into a humiliation ‒ but the system is likely to be designed with them in mind.
F. Customers who agree to take part will be led to a scanning booth by M&S stall, who will ask them to strip off and stand still while intense beams of white light are played over their bodies. A computerised scanner will turn the results into a “virtual reflection” ‒ an electronic recording of their exact shape.
Talking Clothes Get Our Measure
They could be the trousers that will not belt up. Customers in some of Britainʼs top clothing stores may soon find their prospective purchases telling them whether they would be a good fit.
The system, which can also be applied to jackets, skirts and almost any other garment, is heralded as the most exciting innovation in retailing in years. It could cut the hours spent trying on clothes that will never fit and, once perfected, could mean the end of the changing room.
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A version of the technology is already being worked on by Marks and Spencer, whose next big sizing survey, the first in more than 10 years, will make use of the latest three-dimensional scanning technology. M&S will use
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the information to determine the shapes of its future clothing and to run a trial in which selected customers can use the cards to order bespoke suits and other clothes.
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The technology has already been taken further in the United States, with smart cards holding an individualʼs scan details being designed to plug in to a portable device that shoppers carry round the store with them.
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The beauty of scanning systems, as opposed to conventional tape measures, is that they detail an individualʼs shape as well as their size. “A tape measure may tell you that a ladyʼs hips are 36 inches, but it tells you nothing about where on her hips the bulk of those inches lies.” said Jerry Dunleavy, specialist clothing manager at M&S. “With a scanner you can see exactly.”
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ʼThe most likely scenario, and one which is already possible, is that the shopper, once scanned, would be given a smart card holding all the information about their body type,” said Stephen Gray, head of the computer clothing research centre at Nottingham Trent University.
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According to Gray, it will be possible for shops to go a step further and allow customers to use their smart cards to order made-to-measure clothing. “Translating three-dimensional images into two-dimensional clothing patterns is a skill we have lost as traditional tailoring has disappeared,” said Gray. “However, it is something clothing manufacturers are going to have to relearn and then automate.”
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Instead of loud speakers, customers can opt for a small ear-piece, so that their potential trousers, suit or even underwear would not need to talk. They could just whisper softly in the ear. Home Project
15. Compose a dialogue with your partner on one of the situations given.
a) You want to buy a present for your friendʼs birthday. Ask your group mate to give you a piece of advice.
b) Ask you friend to help you to choose for yourself: 1) a suit; 2) shoes.
c) Your friend is in your city for the first time. Tell him where he can buy different things and goods.
d) Speak to a shop-assistant. You want to buy a suit, a shirt and shoes. Useful Resources
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y8movCX9zY.
2. https://lefroyee.com/ielts/2015/02/ielts-speaking-topic-shopping/.
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgq8iV-_PjA.
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QC3qte95ho.
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHXqOvMntc0. Additional Reading Section
16. Complete this text with the following words or expressions:
In excellent condition – as good as new – the latest model – state of the art – second-hand – used – available now – on the market – hand-crafted – brand new – made by hand – still in its packaging – feature – includes – some wear and tear – not in perfect condition – unique – one of a kind – come in a wide range of colours and sizes – choose from a selection of
☺ Letʼs Go Shopping the Net ☺
Buying and selling on the Internet has become popular in the last ten years, especially since mobile phones have become more and more essential.
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One of my favourite apps is Wallapop, which allows you to buy and sell (1) .......................... things that are (2) .................................., one click access.
Some products might be (3) ............., but others can be (4) ............, although I think they canʼt be (5) .......... as when you get them from the shop. However, itʼs possible to find something (6) .............., because the owner never opened the box or because the product was a present and he/she had already had a similar one. Things in Wallapop are usually (7) ............. or with (8) .......... and because of that, users must ask for a lower price. The app is not a shop, so of course you canʼt (9) ..................... models. If you are looking for online shopping, the best option is Asos, where you can find clothes which (10) .............. This website (11) .............. some filters to look for specific things, and everything is (12) .................
Another (13) ........... of Wallapop is the possibility of finding (14) .......... products, whose sellers have (15) ................: brooches, necklaces, dolls. They may be (16) ............. and probably a (17) .................., much better than the things you can find in the traditional stores, so this is perfect if you want to have something (18) ............. So think about it: whether you want to get (19) ............. or you are an antique lover, the net has a lot to do for you because nowadays almost everything is (20) ...................!
17. Read the text once to get the general idea.
SHOP ʼTIL YOU DROP!
Elton John spent £ 40 million in 20 months while Imelda Marcos, former first lady of the Philippines, wasted her countryʼs money on jewellery and 3,000 pairs of shoes!
However, itʼs not just the rich and famous who like to “shop ʼtil they drop”. We live in a “spend-happy” society. Whether we earn a little or a lot, we sometimes spend money we donʼt have and regret our purchases the next day. Does this mean we have a problem? Well, not necessarily. A true shopaholics shop because they simpty canʼt stop.
What about you? Can you save, or do you reach for your credit card and blow your salary on things you donʼt need when youʼre feeling a bit down?
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“My bank account is always empty. Sometimes, I even borrow money or get into debt to buy new things. My cupboards are full of clothes Iʼve never worn.”
Claudia, Lancaster
“I hardly ever walk out of a shop without a receipt in my hands. Jumpers, jeans, shirts, handbags, chocolate you name it. Iʼll buy it! My finances are a mess!”
Susan, Stafford
“I know people who buy 10 CDs at a time or 5 shirts, perhaps in slightly different colours or styles. I even read about a man who bought 55 cameras! I enjoy shopping, but I think itʼs important to stay in control.”
Samuel Warrington
18. Read each question then scan the text to find the part that refers to that question. Look for synonyms or rephrasing. This will help you to choose the right answer.
1. According to the writer, shopaholics:
a) have got lots of money.
b) spend a lot on shopping.
c) like jewellery and shoes.
2. Why does Claudia sometimes borrow money?
a) because she wants to put it in her bank account.
b) because she needs it to pay for her shopping.
c) because she hasnʼt got enough clothes.
3. When Susan goes shopping:
a) she always buys clothes and sweets.
b) she never throws her receipts away.
c) she rarely leaves a shop without something new.
4. Samuel thinks that:
a) you should be sensible when you go shopping.
b) itʼs OK to buy lots of the same thing at one time.
c) people who go shopping are out of control.
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