UNIT 8.

SHOPPING
BASIC PRACTICE
A. PHONETICS
Exercise 1. Choose the word with the underlined part which is differently pronounced from the
others.
1. A. market B. farmer C. bargain D. access
2. A. sale B. range C. wander D. name
3. A. similar B. supermarket C. display D. browse
4. A. complaints B. items C. farmers D. shoppers
5. A. lesson B. access C. assistant D. pressure
6. A. display B. specialty C. use D. respect
7. A. almost B. costume C. housing D. restaurant
8. A. right B. neighborhood C. bought D. enough
9. A. feather B. weather C. clothes D. healthy
10. A. characteristic B. schedule C. watch D. school
Exercise 2. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others.
1. A. market B. access C. shopper D. online
2. A. home-made B. bargain C. service D. shopping
3. A. supermarket B. minority C. convenience D. excitement
4. A. comfortable B. customer C. holiday D. reduction
5. A. complaint B. product C. wandering D. service
6. A. money B. online C. discount D. outdoor
7. A. service B. respect C. bargain D. custom
8. A. comfortable B. assistant C. customer D. Saturday
9. A. volunteer B. performance C. excitement D. advantage
10. A. popularity B. advantageous C. inconvenient D. announcement
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Exercise 1. Underline the right word in brackets to complete each sentence.
1. I like to buy fresh fruits at the (open-air market/ supermarket/ Internet) where I can bargain the
prices.
2. We often go to the (flea market/ supermarket/ open air market) to buy groceries because I choose
what I want from the shelves.
3. Grandma grew tasty (home-grown/ home-made/ man-made) tomatoes in her garden.
4. Mom baked delicious (home-made/ homestay/ homegrown) cakes for our party.
5. In the market, dealers were (bargaining/ complaining/ browsing) with growers over the price of
coffee.
6. I got a shock when I looked at the price (badge/ piece/ tag) on the shirt. It says $100.
Exercise 2. Look at the pictures and write the correct word in the box under each picture.
a shopaholic browsing the shelves
a price tag on sale
a discount shop a speciality shop
an open-air market a supermarket
buying goods hanging out with friends

1. ________________ 2. ________________ 3. ________________ 4. ________________

5. ________________ 6. ________________ 7. ________________ 8. ________________

 9. ________________ 10. ________________
Exercise 3. Fill each blank with a word/ phrase in the box.
browsing range home-grown shopaholic
bargaining sale home-made convenience store
1. Crowds of men were ________________ over the price at the market.
2. A self-confessed ________________, Diane loved looking for new clothes with her two daughters.
3. Tickets for the concert are on ________________ from the booking office.
4. We enjoyed some delicious ________________ wine at the party.
5. Grandma's garden is full of tasty ________________ vegetables.
6. The ________________ is usually open until late at night.
7. The store offers a wide ________________ of products to choose from.
8. She enjoys spending her weekends ________________ the clothes shops without buying any.
Exercise 4. Complete the sentences with the adverbs of frequency in the box.
sometimes always rarely never often usually
1. My mother ________________ buys groceries at the supermarket, she doesn't believe in the
quality of food and drinks anywhere else.
2. The department store next to my school ________________ opens early most Mondays.
3. My parents ________________ go to the shopping mall to buy goods every four or five weeks.
4. How ________________ do you complain about the goods and services in this shopping mall?
5. I ________________ book services online, just once or twice a year.
6. He ________________ buys goods from a specialty shop because of the high price. No times!
Exercise 5. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets: present simple or future simple.
1. We (have) ________________ a lesson next Monday. Look at the timetable.
2. The promotion programs of the store (start) ________________ next week.
3. I think they (sell) ________________ the product at a low price.
4. I'm afraid we (not get) ________________ a free ticket of we apply online.
5. It (be) ________________ my birthday tomorrow, December 22.
6. I'm sure you (have) ________________ a good time on the second day of the tour because you can
visit a lot of craft village.
7. The next course (start) ________________ on 1 July. That's what the website says.
8. I (help) ________________ you do the shopping up if you like.
9. Mary (help) ________________ with the cooking, she promises.
10. Next Thursday at 14:00, there (be) ________________ an English exam.

C. SPEAKING
Exercise 1. Choose the best answer to each question below.
1. What is your favourite shopping place?
A. I like to go to the open-air market in my village.
B. I think the supermarket has a wide range of products.
2. What do you like about shopping at a convenience store?
A. The prices at a convenience store are always higher than in open-air markets.
B. They are easy to find what I need because they are all over the place.
3. How often do you go shopping?
A. My favourite place is a shopping mall.
B. I go shopping twice a week.
4. Why do you go to the shopping mall every Sunday?
A. Oh, just to hang out with my friends outside the mall.
B. I don't like going to the mall because the prices are fixed and I can't bargain.
5. Can you tell me the way to Big C Supermarket?
A. It is about 10-minute walk from here.
B. Go straight and then turn left at the corner. It is on the left.
Exercise 2. Complete the following dialogues with the sentences in the box.
A. Thanks, I am just looking.
B. Hmm... there's no price tag.
C. They're too big.
D. The fitting rooms are right over there.
E. What about those hanging over there?
Salesperson: Can I help you?
Lynn: (1) __________________
Salesperson: Well, let me know if there's anything I can do for you.
Lynn: I would like to buy a pair of jeans.
Salesperson: (2) __________________
Lynn: They're really nice. How much are they?
Salesperson: Oh, it has a fixed price on them.
Lynn: (3) __________________
Salesperson: Oh, let's see. They were $29, but I think today they're 30 percent off. Yes, that's right.
They're about $20. That's a good price for these jeans.
Lynn: Can I try them on?
Salesperson: Sure. (4) __________________. Just go on in.
Lynn: Thanks a lot.
…
Lynn: Pssst. How do they look?
Salesperson: Oh! (5) ________________. I'll get you a smaller size... Wait a minute... Here, try these.
Lynn: I think these are better.
Salesperson: Oh, they look very nice on you.
Lynn: Great. I'll take them.

D. READING
Exercise 1. Put a word from the box in each gap to complete the following passage.
furniture sometimes convenient prefer
credit card on comfortable save
My name is Sara, and I love shopping online. I prefer mobile phone apps, but (1) _______________ I
use my computer. The phone is more (2) _______________ for me, and I can even buy everything
from bed! I get food, electronics, books, and even large pieces of (3) _______________ like my sofa
and bookshelves all online! But I still (4) _______________ getting clothes from a store so I can try
them (5) _______________ to be sure they fit me fine. I am a very busy person, so online shopping
helps me (6) _______________ a lot of time. Yesterday, I bought a birthday present for my mother,
and it arrived today!
My friends aren't as (7) _______________ with buying things online as I am because they think that it
can be dangerous, of course, bad things sometimes happen, but I am very careful with all of my
personal details. If people pay by (8) _______________ online, someone may steal their number.
Therefore, make sure that the web page is secure. You can see this if the address has got an "s" in it,
like https://. That "s" means it is safe.
Exercise 2. Read the text and answer the questions.
Hello! My name's Karen. I'm 14 years old, and I live in a big city in Britain called Leeds. Our city is full
of busy streets, there are thousands of cars and tall blocks of flats.
There are lots of megastores, too. I love them! They are colourful and exciting places. There are
cinemas, and you can get food that young people like. They often organize pop concerts. And of
course, there are interesting shops. I usually go to megastores to hang out with my friends. We drink
cola, have a chat, and have fun.
I think shopping is great. I buy small things with my pocket money: magazines, chocolate, or ice
creams. I sometimes do small jobs, and I get some money. I save the money, then I go to a megastore.
First, I (with my friends) do some window-shopping. I look at all the clothes in the shops. I often try on
clothes. Now, I'm saving money for a pair of designer jeans. I hope I can get the money soon!
1. What can we see in modern towns like Leeds?
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2. What do megastores have in them?
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3. What does Karen do at megastores?
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4. How can Karen buy things?
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5. What is window-shopping?
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Exercise 3. Choose the correct word A, B, or C for each of the gaps to complete the following text.
Going to the supermarket
Martha is at the grocery (1) _______________, getting ready for a house party. She has a list of what
she needs with her as she goes along. The first section she comes to has produce. Martha sees apples,
bananas, cherries, grapes, and strawberries. She (2) _______________ the list and gets her items, oh,
the bananas are (3) _______________ sale now; therefore, she picks 3 bananas.
Next are (4) _______________. She sees potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and salad
in bags. As she is putting her items (5) _______________ her cart, Martha checks the many bags of
salad and chooses 2 of them, she pushes her cart ahead.
The next section is meat and (6) _______________ products such as cheese, butter, and milk. She
checks her list. The meat is much (7) _______________ than it is normally, so she chooses a 5-pound.
Martha then realizes that she has forgotten something. She runs back and gets 1 container of salt and
then rushes to the (8) _______________ to pay for her goods. She puts her groceries into her car and
leaves.
1. A. section B. store C. department
2. A. does B. makes C. checks
3. A. at B. out C. on
4. A. fruits B. minerals C. vegetables
5. A. into B. out of C. upon
6. A. grain B. dairy C. protein
7. A. cheapest B. cheaper C. cheaply
8. A. shopper B. checkout C. shelves

F. WRITING
Exercise 1. Write complete sentences using the given words.
1. My mother/ usually/ go/ open-air market/ Monday.
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2. I/ not know/ how/ bargain/ over an item/ the flea market.
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3. My sister/ often/ browse/ online shops/ for/ favourite souvenirs.
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4. Linda/ sometimes/ bring/ her home-made bread/ the class.
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5. The supermarket/ provide/ wide range/ products/ local people.
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6. There/ be/ convenience store/ the way/ our school.
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7. Each product/ the supermarket/ always/ have/ price tag/ on it.
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8. She/ work/ on/ checkout/ supermarket/ last summer.
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Exercise 2. Put the following words and phrases in the correct order to make complete sentences.
1. unnecessary items./ spends/ is a shopaholic,/ My cousin/ so/ she/ too much money/ on
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2. going to the supermarket/ Some people/ because/ like/ it/ fixed prices./ has
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3. we/ English classes/ According to/ on/ the timetable,/ have/ Monday and Friday.
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4. those in yours./ than/ The shops/ open/ in our neighbourhood/ later
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5. often buys/ vegetables and fruits/ My mother/ home-grown/ in our village.
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6. The advertisement/ starts/ that/ a big sale/ next Friday./ says
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7. I/ to/ about/ the hat I ordered/ last week./ make/ a complaint/ am calling
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8. try it on./ Linda/ prefers/ she/ buying clothes/ because/ can/ at a mall
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 ADVANCED PRACTICE
A. PHONETICS
Exercise 1. Choose the word with the underlined part which is differently pronounced from the
others.
1. A. prices B. shelves C. shoes D. centres
2. A. customer B. product C. comfortable D. holiday
3. A. bargain B. supermarket C. range D. large
4. A. colourful B. favourite C. discount D. neighbourhood
5. A. outdoor B. announcement C. double D. hour
6. A. bought B. touch C. enough D. tough
7. A. speciality B. specific C. introduce D. exercise
8. A. feature B. treatment C. reason D. area
9. A. product B. customer C. trouble D. Saturday
10. A. supermarket B. schedule C. introduce D. sugar
Exercise 2. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others.
1. A. entertainment B. supermarket C. shopaholic D. speciality
2. A. Internet B. customer C. comfortable D. convenient
3. A. discount B. access C. product D. complaint
4. A. advantageous B. announcement C. decoration D. popularity
5. excitement B. assistant C. entertainment D. reduction

B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Exercise 1. Match each word/ phrase with its meaning.
1. open-air market A. This type of store sells its goods at low prices.
2. supermarket B. This shop sells only one kind of merchandise.
3. convenience store C. It is a shop that sells food, drinks, etC. and is usually open until late
4. a specialty shop D. It is a large shop which sells most types of food and other goods needed
in the home.
5. a discount shop E. This is used to call a person who buys goods or a service.
6. mobile shop F. It is a written or spoken statement in which someone says that something
is not satisfactory.
 7. shopaholic G. This shop is operated from a truck or large vehicle.
8. customers H. It is used to call a person who enjoys shopping very much and does it a
lot.
9. complaint I. This is used to call a person who serves customers in a shop.
10. shop assistant J. It is usually an outdoor place, consisting of several merchandise stalls
where goods or services are offered for sale.
Answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Exercise 2. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
shop assistant paid charged half-price bargains
customer ordered exchanged full-price receipt
1. I went to the store and ________________ a new set of chairs for the garden.
2. I asked the ________________ to get me the shoes in a larger size.
3. The manager of the shop only ________________ me for one of the items.
4. To be honest, I don't often buy things at their ________________, because I don t have money.
5. When things are much cheaper, you can find real ________________.
6. Today my mother was happy because she bought a ________________ dress.
7. The shirt was so small; therefore, I ________________ it for a larger one.
8. I always keep the ________________ when buying things so that I can return the purchases if there
is something wrong with them.
Exercise 3. Put the verbs in brackets: present simple, present continuous, and future simple.
1. Tomorrow, the sun (rise) ________________ at 6:44 according to the weather forecast. But we
(leave) ________________ for work one hour before that. It's terrible.
2. We (not do) ________________ anything tonight, we just want to watch a football match on TV. It
(start) ________________ at 7 p.m. at Maracana Stadium.
3. Somebody is at the door. I (check) ________________ who it is.
4. This year the school (end) ________________ on Friday 28 June. And we (set oft)
________________ on our family trip to the Isle of Man next day.
5. A: I'll never pass the exam. - B: Don't worry; I (help) ________________ you prepare it.
6. We (fly) ________________ to Barcelona on Saturday morning. Don't forget that our flight (depart)
________________ at 6:25, but we have to be there two hours before that.
7. We wanted to go to the cinema tomorrow, but they (not show) ________________ any good films.
We (have) ________________ a small party instead. Would you like to come?
8. I (take) ________________ part in the English language competition next week. It (take)
________________ place in the Lingua Language School.
9. Do you want to join us? We (see) ________________ Jane off tomorrow. The ferry (leave)
________________ early in the morning.
10. ________________ (you/ take) Jack to school today, please?
Exercise 4. Combine each pair of sentences using the connector in the brackets.
1. A: Someone's ringing the doorbell.
B: I (answer) ________________ it.
A. am going to answer B. will answer C. answer
2. A: I am told that you want to enroll in a yoga course.
B: It's true. The course (begin) ________________ on 10 July.
A. is going to begin B. will begin C. begins
3. A: Jack isn't at home at the moment.
B: OK. I (phone) ________________ again later. Bye.
A. am going to phone B. will phone C. phone
4. A: Excuse me. How can I get to the express train to Edinburgh?
B: The train (depart) ________________ from platform 5 at 11:30.
A. is going to depart B. will depart C. departs
5. It has been decided. We (move) ________________ to Australia.
A. are going to move B. move C. will move
6. A: We could go and see the modern art exhibition in the Municipal Gallery.
B: I'm quite busy these days, when (it/ end) ________________?
A. is it going to end B. will it end C. does it end
7. I (throw) ________________ a surprise party for my husband. Would you like to help me?
A. am going to throw B. will throw C. throw
8. A: We have to check in for the flight two hours before departure.
B: ________________ (the plane/ take) off at 9:45 as usual?
A. Is the plane going to take B. Will the plane take C. Does the plane take
9. A: This sofa is so heavy! I can't move it
B: Wait! I (help) ________________ you.
A. am going to help B. will help C. help
10. A: Why don't we go to the new shopping mall tomorrow?
B: I don't think it (open) ________________ tomorrow.
A. is going to open B. will open C. opens
Exercise 5. Complete these sentences using the time connectors and verb below.
always almost always usually hardly ever never come pass
take forget get get up see eat
1. Mary failed only one test in high school. She ________________ her tests.
2. I get up at five o'clock seven days a week. I ________________ early.
3. My sister almost never eats burgers and fries. She ________________ healthy foods.
4. I ________________ a bus to class, maybe three or four days a week.
5. I always remember to do my homework. I ________________ to do it.
6. Judy saw a doctor for the first time in three years. She ________________ sick.
7. I was late for work only one time last year. I ________________ late.
8. It's always hot and sunny where I live. That's why I ________________ snow.
Exercise 6. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. We've decided to invest money _______ Jake's new business. Hope it's successful!
2. Let's stay in tonight and save our money _______ the trip next week.
3. Don't waste all your pocket money _______ sweets and chocolate.
4. You usually have to pay tax when you import things _______ other countries.
5. Can I pay for this _______ cheque?
6. Did you see that the house next door is _______ sale?
7. They took ten per cent off because I paid _______ cash.
8. We need to find an office _______ rent in the center of town.
9. Where did you buy your new shoes _______? They're great!
10. Let me just pay _______ these things, and then we can go home.
Exercise 7. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. The ______________ list shows details of the preferred items the customers want to buy and their
total budget. (shop)
2. The department store is ______________ located in the center of the town so that it can attract
more customers. (convenience)
3. Due to its remote location, the ______________ open-air market had difficulty attracting vendors
and shoppers. (access)
4. The store was ______________ designed for customers with disabilities, giving a comfortable
shopping experience for everyone. (specialty)
5. The company provides advice and ______________ in finding work. (assist)
6. The cramped and crowded store made me ______________ when shopping there. (comfort)
7. The convenience store's variety of products have contributed to its ______________ among late-
night shoppers. (popular)
8. She listened ______________ to the customer's preferences and guided them through the
shopping process. (attend)
9. The interactive displays in the electronics section make shopping for gadgets an ______________
experience. (entertain)
10. With colourful ______________, the store creates an atmosphere that makes shopping more
enjoyable. (decorate)
Exercise 8. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.
1. I love ______________ with friends on weekends; it's always a good time.
A. hanging out B. hanging up C. breaking out D. turning out
2. I enjoy ______________ through different online stores to see what's available.
A. browsing B. scanning C. downloading D. connecting
3. Online shopping offers a wide ______________ of products to choose from.
A. area B. range C. field D. collection
4. My friend is a ______________; she can't resist buying new things.
A. shop assistant B. shopaholic C. customer D. homemaker
5. I can't wait to taste the delicious flavour of ______________ tomatoes from our backyard garden.
A. home-made B. man-made C. home-grown D. hand-made
6. Having reliable internet ______________ is essential for a seamless online shopping experience.
A. contact B. entry C. access D. admission
7. I managed to get a fantastic ______________ during the clearance sale.
A. contract B. reduction C. change D bargain
8. Many items are on ______________ right now, so it's a perfect time to shop for discounts.
A. purchase B. business C. market D. sale
9. When I checked the price ______________ on the dress, I was pleasantly surprised to see it was on
sale for half its original price.
A. button B. badge C. label D. tag
10. I stopped by the ______________ store on my way home to grab some snacks and a cold drink.
A. availability B. convenience C. comfort D. public

C. SPEAKING
Exercise 1. Put the phrases into correct place to complete the dialogue.
A. discounts on fresh produce
B. the dairy products
C. any more assistance
D. just down this aisle to your right
E. where gluten-free pasta
Customer: Excuse me, where can I find the cereal aisle? Km having trouble locating it.
Shop assistant: No problem! The cereal aisle is (1) ______________. You'll see a large selection
of brands and types to choose from.
Customer: Thank you! Also, do you have any (2) ______________today?
Shop assistant: Yes, indeed. We have a special promotion on apples and bananas. They're
displayed right at the front of the store.
Customer: Great! I'll definitely check that out. By the way, can you tell me (3) ___________
is?
Shop assistant: Oh, go ahead, you'll find a separate area for gluten-free products, including
pasta.
Customer: That's fantastic. One last question - where can I find (4) ______________like
milk and yogurt?
Shop assistant: Dairy products are located towards the back of the store. If you follow the signs
for the refrigerated section, you'll find them there.
Customer: Thanks for your help! I really appreciate it.
Shop assistant: You're welcome! If you need (5) ______________, feel free to ask. Enjoy your
shopping!
Customer: I will, thank you. Have a great day!
Shop assistant: You too, happy shopping!
Exercise 2. Put the sentences into the correct order to make a compete dialogue.
A. Each product has a size chart you can check. Just measure your foot and match it to the chart for
the right fit.
B. Got it. We have a range of sneakers in various styles. You can browse by colour and size to find
what you need.
C. No problem! what kind of clothes are you looking for?
D. Hi, I want to buy clothes online, but I'm not sure how it works.
E. I need a new pair of sneakers.
F. That helps. What if the sneakers don't fit or I don't like them?
G. Standard shipping takes about 5-7 business days. We also offer faster options for quicker delivery.
H. Perfect, I'll start shopping now. Thank you, bye!
I. You can return or exchange them within 30 days if they don't work out.
J. Good to know. How long does shipping usually take?
K. You're welcome! Goodbye and happy shopping!
L. Okay, thanks. How can I choose the size?
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D. READING
Exercise 1. Read the following text and decide which answer best fits each numbered blank.
Buying and selling on the internet has become (1) _____________ in the last ten years, since mobile
phones have become more and more essential. One of my favourite apps is Wallapop, which allows
you to buy and sell second-hand things that are (2) _____________ now one click access.
Some products might not be in perfect (3) _____________, but others can be as good as new,
although I think they can't be in excellent condition as when you get them from the shop. (4)
_____________, it's possible to find something still in its packaging, because the owner never opened
the box or because the product was a present and he/ she had already had a similar one. Things in
Wallapop are usually used or with some wear and tear and because of that, users must ask for a lower
(5) _____________. The app is not a shop, so of course you can't choose from a (6) _____________ of
models. If you are looking for online shopping, the best option is Asos, where you can find clothes
which come in a wide (7) _____________ of colours and sizes. This website includes some filters to
look for specific things, and everything is (8) _____________.
1. A. popular B. different C. famous D. wide
2. A. free B. available C. useless D. limited
3. A. action B. case C. condition D. status
4. A. Because B. In addition C. But D. However
5. A. price B. bargain C. service D. money
6. A. select B. selection C. selective D. selected
7. A. distance B. field C. range D. area
8. A. modern new B. late new C. unique new D. brand new
Exercise 2. Read the text and then answer the questions.
Sarah's shopping mission
Hello, my name is Sarah. I have to go shopping for my mother. My mother asked me to buy a lot of
things. I am not allowed to buy unnecessary things. I have to buy eggs, oil, apples, and orange juice.
The indispensable thing is chicken eggs. I have to buy it or my mom will scold me. She also told me to
hurry. So I have to hurry back.
When I was at my shop, I didn't know where to start looking. So I looked for the staff and asked. "May
I ask you a question?" he said, "Of course, how can I help you?" I would like to buy something like this.
Then I showed him a list of things I had to buy, and he said, "If you are going to buy apples, you should
go to the right corner of the fruit area. If you are going to buy oil, you should go to the second floor. If
you are going to buy eggs, you should go to the fresh food corner. If you're going to buy orange juice,
you should go to the juice corner." "But the oil you need may be out of stock. I'm sorry, maybe you
should try another shop." So I thanked him, and I went to find another store.
In the end, I had to go look for oil at another store, but I couldn't find any. So I had to buy gasoline
instead. I didn't even buy what I wanted. I have to go home, and I'm not allowed to go home after 6
p.m. Previously, my mother had said to me, "You shouldn't be late."
1. What does Sarah have to shop?
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2. What did Sarah do when she was confused at the shop?
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3. Where are the apples in the shop?
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4. Why does Sarah have to go to another shop?
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5. What did she do when she couldn't buy any oil?
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Exercise 3. Read the text and choose the best answer.
Going to the mall
Every city in the USA has a mall or tour. There are about 1,100 malls in the US. These giant store-filled
buildings are one of America's greatest entertainment options for teens and families.
Mall of America in Minnesota is the largest mall. It is so big that it has an amusement park in it,
Nickelodeon Universe, with several roller coasters! There are more than 500 stores in it, about
400,000m2 and about 12,000 people work there.
But malls nowadays aren't the same as they used to be in the 80s and 90s. During those decades,
teens would go to the mall and spend hours shopping, playing video games at the arcades, or just
hanging out with friends. It was cool in the summer and warm in the winter. In those days, malls
provided the perfect source of shopping and entertainment for entire families.
Nowadays, you can still eat in the food court and go to the movies, but there aren't many arcades left.
Millennials have their Xboxes or PS4s, and they like shopping online, which is also happening with
more and more people from other generations. And as more people shop online and play video
games at home, fewer people go to the mall to hang out.
Hopefully, malls will remain one of the great American pastimes. But only time will tell how people in
the future will prefer to spend their time.
1. People like malls because _______________.
A. it is a place of entertainment
B. it's cheap and large
C. there are so many malls in every city
2. Why is the Mall of America so famous?
A. Because it's the official Mall of the country.
B. Because it's in Minnesota.
C. Because of its size.
3. What can't people do at malls very much anymore?
A. Hang out with friends.
B. Play video games.
C. Go for lunch.
4. Malls nowadays _______________ than in the past.
A. are bigger
B. are more popular
C. have fewer entertainment options
5. Why are malls dying?
A. People prefer other options.
B. They are too expensive.
C. They aren't entertaining.

F. WRITING
Exercise 1. Write complete sentences using the given words.
1. My cousin/ have/ online shop/ sell/ clothes and perfumes.
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2. As/ shopaholic,/ my sister/ spend/ most/ her salary/ clothes and jewelry.
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3. food/ this restaurant/ too spicy/ for me/ eat.
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4. Tony/ save/ money/ buy/ favourite motorbike.
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5. manager/ the restaurant/ always respectful/ the customers.
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6. There/ four-storey/ shopping complex/ my neighbourhood.
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7. shopkeeper/ always/ give/ shoppers/ special attention.
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8. supermarkets/ my residential area/ open/ late/ night.
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Exercise 2. Put the following words/ phrases in the correct order to make complete sentences.
1. all items/ I/ shopping/ at the supermarket/ like/ because/ have/ fixed prices.
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2. Their plans/ a shopping center/ to build/ a lot of opposition/ in the neighbourhood/ faced/ from
the locals.
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3. Nowadays,/both online/ and/ provide/ of goods and services./ offline shops/ a wide range
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4. every day./ a long distance/ In the old days,/ my grandmother/ to go/ to buy groceries/ had
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5. Our school/ goes/ a field trip/ on/ to the Double Dragon Chocolate Factory/ on August 30.
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6. I/ some things/ have returned/ because/ they looked/ I buy online/ the ones/ I saw/ different from/
on the livestream.
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7. This year,/ the mall/ to have/ on electronic products./ plans/ a big sale
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8. at 7:00 this evening/ The bus schedules/ there is/ to Aeon Mall./ say that/ a bus
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