B. SHORT HILLS MALL

The Mall at Short Hills, more commonly known as The Short Hills Mall, is a high-end shopping mall and is one of the largest in the state. It is located in Milburn, New Jersey, which is less than 30 miles away from Manhattan Shoppers feel as though they entered a world of luxury when they come to Short Hills, because the mall is decorated with fountains, sculptures, marble floors and has many lounges for relaxing with leather furniture and plasma TVs. Several times a year, the mall hosts luxury car shows, which display extravagant automobiles like Bentleys, Porsches and Land Rovers. During the Christmas season, the mall has created a private lounge area for American Express credit card holders which entitles them to complimentary drinks, snacks, Internet use, and holiday gift wrapping. The atmosphere in the lounge is so luxurious that shoppers wish they could stay there all year round.

* Hours: Monday - Friday 10 am – 9 pm/ Saturday 10 am – 7 pm/ Sunday 11 am – 6 pm

C. THE QUARTER

The Quarter at Tropicana is located in the Tropicana Resort and Casino, in booming Atlantic City, New Jersey. Yоu don't have to be staying at the resort in order to enjoy it! This quaint indoor shopping mall includes 50 stores, a spa and a swimming pool. For shopping parents who would rather shop alone while their kids play with other children under supervised conditions, there is a convenient baby-sitting corner. The variety of things to eat will ensure that everyone can find something they like.

There are tropical restaurants, Irish pubs and a popular P.F. Chang's China Bistro chain.

*Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 10pm/ Sunday 9:30am - 5:30pm

D. WILLOWBROOK MALL

Only twenty minutes from Manhattan, the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey, is very popular with the New York City crowd. With over 200 stores and boutiques, this huge I mall is a great choice for the power shopper who never I wants to quit. There is an extensive food court with ethnic I cuisines from all over the world, including Chinese, Greek, I Italian and Japanese. Shoppers are invited to become mall members, which will give them such perks as monthly e- mails with coupons, sales, and special mall events. Plus, for every month that you are a member, you will be entered for a $100 mall shopping spree. Think about it, maybe it's time you became a member!

* Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 9:30 pm/ Sunday 11 am - 7 pm

E. PIER VILLAGE

Pier Village is located right on the Atlantic Ocean, in Long Branch, New Jersey. The first storey of the mall is full of stores and restaurants. Many of the stores are locally-run businesses, but there are many national chains, such as Stewart's Root Beer and The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. The upper floors are where the luxury ocean-view apartments are located. During the summer, there is live music at the outdoor gazebo, and during the winter, there is an ice-skating rink, as well as a 'polar plunge' where people jump into the ocean. There is also a frequent shoppers' club which entitles members to special benefits and privileges.

*Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 9pm/ Sunday 11am -6pm

SCANNING FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Read the advertisements again and answer the questions 1-10. Write A-E. Each advertisement may be used more than once.

Which mall....

is near furniture stores? 1

allows shoppers to benefit their health and relax? 2

is best for couples who want to go shopping but cannot keep track of their kids at the same time? 3

is open on Sundays after 6 pm? 4

is easily accessible by public transportation? 5

offers live entertainment? 6

has a private area only for special customers? 7

is not suited for people who have free time only on Sundays? 8

is decorated with works of art? 9

regularly sends information to its members? 10

2. GUESSING THE MEANING OF UNKNOWN WORDS

Match the highlighted words with their meanings a- h below.

1. metropolitan a. expensive and of high quality

2. high-endb. special benefits

3. complimentary c. belonging to a large city

4. booming d. attractive in an unusual or old-fashioned way

5.quainte. a small building with open sides, usually in a garden

6. perks f. a short period in which you do a lot of something

7. spree g. free of charge

8. gazebo h. developing quickly

5. POST-READING

Discuss.

- Which of these shopping malls would you prefer to go to? Why?

- What do you like/dislike about shopping at malls?

Lesson 11. Street Market or Shopping Centre: For and Against

1. WORDS EASILY CONFUSED

Complete the sentences with the words in the boxes.

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