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2015. mrcius 27.

Albert Mrta

Shopping
5. In a London store
a.

Excuse me, can you help me, please?

Yes, of course.
I like this jacket, I would like to try it on, but Im not familiar with these
sizes.
Let me see. Where are you from?
Im from Hungary. My size there is 38.
Ok. Let me fetch a size scale to check it.
Thank you. Here it is.
Now, this is an Italian jacket, which means that if your size is 38 in
Hungary then we should find one in 44.
Ok. Thank you very much.
You are welcome.

b.
Good morning! Can you help me, please?
Of course!
Yesterday a bought a blue cotton short here, but the first time I washed it
shrank.
Oh, Im sorry!
And also its colour ran and spoilt some other clothes as well.
I see. Well, Im not sure what I could do with this.
Id like to talk to the manager!
Ok. I will call him. Please wait here.
Thank you.
Good morning, madam. Ive heard about your problem. Have you the
receipt?
Yes, I have.
Then we can change your goods or we will return your money
Good. Please return me the money. Thank you.

9.
What is a department store? In which of the departments listed in column
A can you buy the goods to be found in column B?
A
B
Knitted goods.............................................jumpers, pullovers, cardigans
Haberdashery............................................thread, tape, ribbons
Electrical equipment..................................light bulbs, refrigerators,
vacuum cleaners
China and Glassware.................................cups, plates, teapots
Stationary..................................................notepaper, postcards, pencils

Cosmetics..................................................hand cream, lipstick, scent,

mascara, eye-shade,
Record department....................................records
Jewellery....................................................ear-rings, bracelets, necklaces

10.
Do you do your shopping in a department store or do you prefer
to go shopping to smaller shops? Why?
Most of the time I am go shopping to a department store because there is
a wide variety of goods, I can find the best quality what I want, but there
are mostly too many people that I dont like. Sometimes I prefer to go
shopping to a smaller shop, when I wont like to buy too many goods.
There is a homely atmosphere, the seller is friendly and it make good for
their business.

11.
List these items of clothing under two headings:
A: Mens wear

B: Womens wear

shirts
trousers
vest
socks

blouses
dresses
slips
panties
bras
skirts
tights
shawls

12.
On what occasion do you wear the following:
a dressing gown--------------------bathing
a bathing suit-----------------------on the beach
a uniform-----------------------------on the school
an anorak----------------------------in winter
overalls-------------------------------skiing
mourning-----------------------------on the funeral
fancy dress--------------------------on a carnival
a disguise----------------------------investigation
a mackintosh------------------------when it is rain
a dinner jacket----------------------to the dinner
a lounge suit------------------------to the work
evening dress-----------------------to the soiree
night-gown---------------------------nightclub
a fur coat-----------------------------in winter
a bridal veil--------------------------wedding
a beachwear/beachwrap--------on the beach

13. On what parts of the body can you find these:

glasses----------------------------------------nose
braces-----------------------------------------shoulder
slippers----------------------------------------foot
a wedding ring------------------------------ring finger
a belt-------------------------------------------body
a collar----------------------------------------neck
a sleeve--------------------------------------a cuf-------------------------------------------wrist
a brooch--------------------------------------chest
varnish----------------------------------------nail
a scarf-----------------------------------------neck
make up---------------------------------------face

14. Do you think modern clothes are adapted to the needs of

modern life? Why do fashions change so quickly?
I think yes, the modern clothes are adapted to the needs of modern life.
They are easily washing, does not need to be ironed, they are easy to dry.
Also they are comfortable to wear. In every year, even in every season
new models appears in the shops, the designers create a diversified kind
of clothes for diferent jobs, for holidays, for free time or for many others
activities. The fashions change so quickly because an entire industry built
on and people like dress.
15. What seasons are these items usually associated with?
sunglasses-----------------------------------summer
gloves------------------------------------------winter
raincoats--------------------------------------autumn
bathing suit----------------------------------summer
fur-coat----------------------------------------winter
16. What foodstuff can you get at each of the following shops:
the bakers
the butchers
the grocers
bred
meat
salt
scone
sausage
sugar
roll
flour
crescent
spices
pastry
cake
the greengrocers
apple
pear
peach
orange

the fishmonger
carp
catfish
salmon
kipper

the sweet-shop the diary

chocolate
daily newspaper
bonbon
weekly
candy
magazine
tea

beet
parsley
kohlrabi
other vegetable
other fruits

fillets

cakes
crackers

17. Do you usually buy fruit and vegetables at the greengrocers

or at the market? Compare the two.
The buying fruits and vegetables at the market is cheaper and at the
greengrocers is expensive. Despite these reasons usually I buy fruits at
the greengrocers because these fruits and vegetables are tastier and
healthier.
18. What is a supermarket? What kind of food can you find in a
supermarket?
The supermarket is a great and roomy market, where we found a wide
range of goods. There are display of goods on open counters, self-service
department with tinned foods, frozen foods, ready-packed foods, ready
bottled foods. Also we found here departments for cleaners, detergents,
stationery, books, records, clothes.
19. What containers are the following items generally bought in?
Match off column A and B. In some cases, more than one is
applicable.
flour, sugar
packet
tea
bag
milk, soda, water
bottle
jam
jar
chocolate
bar
sardines
tin
tooth-paste
tube
soap
box
20. What is the difference between:
a shop a department- supermarket:
A shop is a little market.
A department store sell specific commodities.
A superstore is a great market where we find a
wide range of goods.
a lift an escalator:
A lift is an enclosed cab that function in a blocks of
flats.
An escalator is like a staircase between a two floor.
ventilation heating:
A ventilation make cold.
A heating make hot.
a department a counter:

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A department is an area in a large shop where a
particular type of product is sold.
A counter: Display goods on open counter.
ready-to-wear clothes clothes made-to-measure
Ready-to-wear cloths you can buy to the stores.
Clothes made-to-measure are ordered from the dressmaker.
stationers a book-shop:
At the stationer you can buy paper and writing pens.
A book-shop usually sell only books.
21. To what specialized shops do you go if you want to buy the
following: bread rolls, onions, fish, cheese, rice, chocolate, oranges,
meat.
If I want to buy these things I should go to the supermarket.

22. What is the difference between:

a pin- a safety pin:
A pin is a short, slender piece of wire with a point at one
end and a head at the other, for fastening things together.
A safety-pin is a metal pin for fastening things together.
The point of the pin fits into a cover so that it cannot hurt
you.
a needle-a knitting needle:
A needle is a small, slender, rodlike instrument, usually of
polished steel, with a sharp point at one end and an eye
or hole for thread at the other, for passing thread through
cloth to make stitches in sewing.
A knitting needle either of two types of instruments used
for hand knitting: a straight rod of steel, wood, plastic,
etc., pointed at one or both ends, used in pairs, or a single
curved, flexible rod with two pointed ends.
a scarf a shawl:
1.A scarf is a long, broad strip of wool, silk, lace, or other
material worn about the neck, shoulders, or head, for
ornament or protection against cold, drafts, etc.; muffler.
2. A scarf is a necktie or cravat with hanging ends.
A shawl is a square, triangular, or oblong piece of wool or

other material worn, especially by women, about the

shoulders, or the head and shoulders, in place of a coat or
hat outdoors, and indoors as protection against chill or
dampness.
overshoes rubber boots:

Overshoes is a shoe or boot usually worn over another for

protection in wet or cold weather, especially a waterproof
outer shoe.
Rubber boots (American English): a tall boot made of
rubber that keeps your feet and the lower part of your
legs dry [= wellington boot British English]
a slip - a vest:
A slip [countable]:A piece of underwear, similar to a thin
dress or skirt, that a woman wears under a dress or skirt.
A vest: [British English] a piece of underwear without
sleeves that you wear on the top half of your body [=
undershirt American English]
gloves-mittens:
Gloves is a piece of clothing that you wear on your hand
in order to protect it or keep it warm.
Mittens is a type of glove that does not have separate
parts for each finger.
a bathing suit a beachwrap:
Bathing suit is a swimsuit.
A beachwrap is used in the beach to covering the body.
socks- stockings tights (suspender belt)
Sock is a short stocking usually reaching to the calf or just
above the ankle.
Stocking is a thin close-fitting piece of clothing that covers
a woman's leg and foot. Old-fashioned is a man's sock.
Tights [British English]: a piece of women's clothing
made of very thin material that fits tightly over the feet
and legs and goes up to the waist [= pantyhose American
English].