Gabriela. Module 1A.

26/9/2023

One day at the mall

Last Saturday, my friends and I decided to go shopping at the mall. We were on a mission to find some stylish clothing

from a famous brand. We had seen this brand online, and we were excited to see it up close.

As we entered the store, we were greeted by a friendly salesperson who gave us a warm compliment on our fashion

choices. The store was full of glamorous outfits on display, and we couldn't wait to try them on.

I picked out a plain white T-shirt, while my friend chose a stylish hoodie with some cool graphics. We each found a pair

of ripped jeans that we thought looked fantastic.

After selecting our clothes, we headed to the fitting rooms to try them on. The clothes fit perfectly, and we decided to

buy them. I checked the price tag on my T-shirt, and it was quite reasonable.

At the checkout counter, the cashier delivered our purchases in a nice shopping bag with the store's logo on it. We left

the store with smiles on our faces, happy with our new outfits.

Later that evening, we decided to meet up and swap fashion tips. We talked about layering our clothes for different

looks and how to accessorize sleeveless dresses. It was a fun and educational day of shopping.

Reading Comprehension

1. What was the main goal of the narrator and their friends when they went to the mall?

2. How did the salesperson at the store greet the narrator and their friends, and how did it make them feel?

3. What clothing items did the narrator and their friend select during their shopping trip?

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 4. What did the narrator check before making a purchase?

5. What did the group of friends do later that evening, and what did they discuss during their meeting?

Vocabulary

0.Search and underline the words in the text that belong to the fashion category. Then, try to say their meaning.

1.Find a synonym for "glamorous" in the text.

2.What is the opposite of "plain" as used in the text?

3.In the sentence "We couldn't wait to try them on," what does "try on" mean, and why is it important when shopping

for clothing?

4.Fill in the gaps with de correct word.

 Sarah bought a new b__________ of sneakers yesterday.

 The actor looked incredibly s_________ in his suit at the award ceremony.

 My old jeans got r_________ when I fell off my bike.

 I prefer to wear a s__________________ shirt in the summer to stay cool.

 The p__________ t____ on the dress was much higher than I expected.

 She decided to s_______ her old phone for a newer model.

 The movie star wore a g______________ dress on the red carpet.

 I like to l________ my clothing in cold weather for extra warmth.

 The camera came with a variety of photo f____________ to choose from.

 His new h__________ was so comfortable and warm.

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Grammar

1.Identify a sentence in the text that uses the word "delivered." Explain how the past simple tense is formed for regular

verbs like "deliver."

2. In the sentence "I checked the price tag on my T-shirt," which word is the subject, and which word is the verb in the

past simple tense?

3. Find two sentences in the text that use the past simple tense with irregular verbs. Write down those sentences and

identify the irregular verbs used.

4. Fill in the gaps with the simple past tense of verbs in brackets.

 She ________________ (wear) a stylish suit to the formal event last night.

 Yesterday, he ________________ (buy) a new hoodie at the mall.

 We ________________ (try on) several clothing items at the boutique yesterday.

 They ________________ (swap) their old jeans for some trendy ones at the clothing exchange.

 She ________________ (pick) out a pair of frames for her eyeglasses at the store last week.