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DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE DEPARTMENT

STORE OR SHOPPING CENTRE ?

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USEFUL Shop till drop (v) /ʃɒp tɪl drɒp/
VOCABULARIES Example : If you go to London with Ashley, you'll shop
till you drop, so take comfortable shoes!
Go shopping (v) /ɡəʊ ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ Good value for money (adj) /ɡʊd ˈvæljuː fɔː(r) ˈmʌni/
Example :She's gone shopping - I have no idea when Example : The quality is excellent so it's good value
she'll be back. for money.
Bargain hunting (n) /ˈbɑː(r)ɡən ˈhʌntɪŋ/ Clearance sale (n) /ˈklɪərəns seɪl/
Example : During the sales I go bargain hunting with my Example : Many online stores have a Sales or
-- friends! Clearance Sales section on their web sites.
Can't afford (-) /kɑːnt əˈfɔː(r)d/ Shopaholic (n) /ˌʃɒpəˈhɒlɪk/
Example : I'd love that jacket but I can't afford it. Example : Sophie's favourite pastime is shopping -
she's a complete shopaholic!
In stock/out of stock (adv) /ɪn stɒk/aʊt əv stɒk/
Example : I'm very sorry. I'm afraid the coulour you want Purchase (v) /ˈpɜː(r)tʃəs/
is out of stock. Example : Tickets can be purchased online.
Shop around (v) /ʃɒp əˈraʊnd/ Try on (v) /traɪ ɒnl/
Example : The Internet makes it easier nowadays to shop Example : I try the things on first.
around before buying anything
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SHOPPING
Conversation

1. Is shopping painful for you or is it a pleasure?

2. Do you remember shopping with your parents as a child? Did you
enjoy it?
3. What do you spend most of your money on?
4. Do you have a favourite department store or shopping centre?
5. Do you have a favourite supermarket?
6. Do you ever go window shopping?
7. What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought in a shop?
8. Have you ever bought something that you’ve never used?
9. Do you think supermarkets should be open 24 hours a day?
10. When you go shopping, do you compare prices before you buy?
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