017 shopping

Words

Supemp3arket department store corner shop mon‘n’pop shop

Credit card cash customer selection good purchase discount bargain shelves

Clerk special offer two-for-one window shopping phamp3acy grocer’s butcher’s online shopping

Catalogue shop assistant cash desk

Phrases

Try on clothes

Pay in cash

Bargain over prices

Pay by credit card

Hunt for a bargain

Shop online

Find the right size

Use a coupon

Beginner

A: are you ready to go shopping?

B: just a minute. I need to make a list of thinks that we need.

A: good idea. Have you written down potatoes, carrots, and onions?

B: I don’t have onions on my list. I’ll add them. We should get some tea. Is green tea ok or should we get the same tea that we usually get?

A: let’s get both. We need some coffee too. Is that on your list?

B: yes, it is. Here’s my list. Is there anything that I’ve forgotten?

A: I think you’ve got everything. I want to got some chocolate and some cheese.

B: what kind of cheese do you want.

A: I’m not sure. I’ll decide at the cheese counter, when I can see what they have. Have we got enough money?

B: we don’t have enough cash, so I’ll take my credit card and we can pay with that. Where are the car keys?

A: I’ve got them there. Shall I drive?

Intemp3ediate

A: do you do a lot of shopping online?

B: not really. I like looking on the internet at what’s available, but I usually prefer to actually see and touch what I’m buying before I pay for it. Sometimes, I’ll look at something in a shop, but later buy it online if it’s cheaper. You don’t like buying things online, do you?

A: yes. I’m a little worried about security. You never who’s trying to find out your codes and passwords. Aren’t you worry about that?

B: not really. I know that it happens, but if you buy from reputable companies with secure websites, you should be ok. Even thought I use online shopping facilities, I don’t think it’s the best way to shop.

A: I’m surprised to hear you say that. I thought you loved anything technological.

B: I do. I’m a big fan of using new technology, but I don’t want to sit in front of a computer screen all day. I think people need to get out and interact with other people.

A: so, how about coming to the department store with me? I want to see if there are any new summer clothes on sale yet.

B: sure. I’d love to join you. Can we stop by the computer store? I just want to see if they have something.

A: sure. While you’re in the computer store. I will visit the book store opposite. I like to browse through their books if they have anything interesting.

B: ok. I’ve finished online. Let’s go. I’ll just get some money and my credit card.

A; thanks for reminding me. I had forgotten to get mine