Типовые выражения (обсуждайте, заучивайте и подставляйте свои данные):
| I usually make a shopping list before I go to the supermarket, so I don’t forget anything. |
| She shops around for the best bargain before she buys anything expensive. |
| We tried on three jackets in the clothes store, but none of them fit, so we left the changing room empty-handed. |
| The shop assistant told us the shoes were out of stock, but they’ll sell more next week. |
| He paid in cash and asked for his change and receipt at the checkout area. |
| They sold out of the new phone model in just one hour — it was a huge sale! |
| I need to go to the butcher’s, the baker’s, and the pharmacy — it’s going to be a long shopping day. |
| My mum always uses her loyalty card to get a discount at the supermarket. |
| The newsagent’s is closed on Sundays, but the shopping mall is open until 9 p.m. |
| We got some household goods and a few toys from the outlet near the stationer’s. |
| She took a beautiful necklace from the jewelry section and bought it as a gift. |
| The deli in the shopping mall sells amazing cheese and fresh bread from the baker’s. |
| When I was a kid, I loved going to the bookshop and trying on silly hats in the gift shop. |
| He pays by card now, but he used to pay only in notes and coins. |
| The fish counter was empty, so we went to the electricals store instead. |
Task: Complete the Story
Прочитай начало истории и закончи её, используя не менее 5 выражений из списка Common Expressions.
Начало:
Last Saturday, Anna decided to do some serious shopping. She made a list and headed to the shopping mall…
Task: Spot the Mistake
Вот 5 предложений с ошибками (грамматика, лексика или употребление). Найди и исправь их, используя правильные выражения из списка:
They sell out all the toys last weekend.
I payed in cash and took my receipt.
The shop assistant said the dress is out from stock.
We tried the shoes on in the checkout area.
He got a big discount because he forgot his loyalty card.
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Типовые вопросы:
| Where do you usually do your shopping? |
| Have you ever shopped around before buying something expensive? |
| What’s the last thing you bought online? |
| Do you prefer to pay in cash or by card? |
| Can I try this on, please? |
| Is there a pharmacy near the supermarket? |
| When was the last time you went to a shopping mall? |
| Did they sell out of the tickets already? |
| What do you usually put on your shopping list? |
| Have you ever found a real bargain during a sale? |
| Where can I find the changing room? |
| Do you use a loyalty card at your favourite store? |
| How much change did the cashier give you? |
| What time does the post office close? |
| Would you like to get anything from the deli? |
Task: Question Chain
Работая в паре, задавайте друг другу вопросы из списка Common Questions, но каждый следующий вопрос должен начинаться со слова, на которое закончился предыдущий ответ.
Пример:
— Where do you usually do your shopping?
— I usually shop at the supermarket.
— Supermarket? Is there a pharmacy near the supermarket?
Task: Ask and Answer
Выбери 5 вопросов из списка Common Questions. Напиши их и дай полные ответы от своего имени.
Пример:
- Where do you usually do your shopping?
→ I usually do my shopping at the supermarket near my house. - Do you prefer to pay in cash or by card?
→ I prefer to pay by card because it’s more convenient.
Расскажите о ваших любимых магазинах для покупки разных вещей; ваша недавняя удачная покупка:
Вопросы для обсуждения:
— What’s your favourite place to go shopping — a small local shop or a big shopping mall? Why?
— Do you think online shopping is better than going to physical stores? What are the pros and cons?
— Have you ever missed out on something because it was out of stock? How did you feel?
— Is it important for you to shop around and compare prices, or do you usually buy the first thing you see?
— What’s the most unusual item you’ve ever bought from a specialist retailer (like a bookshop, stationer’s, or fish counter)?
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The Joy of Shopping: More Than Just Buying Things
Shopping isn’t just about buying what you need — it’s an experience. For many people, a trip to the supermarket is a weekly routine, but a visit to the shopping mall can feel like a mini-adventure. You might start at the bookshop, browse through new releases, then grab a coffee near the clothes store. If you’re lucky, there’s a sale on, and you find a perfect bargain!
Some prefer small local shops: the friendly shop assistant at the butcher’s, the warm smell of fresh bread at the baker’s, or the helpful cashier at the newsagent’s. Others love big outlets where everything — from electronics to jewelry — is under one roof.
But shopping also teaches us patience. Ever arrived at the fish counter only to find it out of stock? Or waited in a long line at the checkout area? That’s when a good shopping list and a loyalty card come in handy!
Whether you pay in cash or by card, keep your receipt, and carry your purchases in a reusable shopping bag, remember: shopping is not just about things — it’s about people, places, and little moments of joy.