Task 1. In which department would you buy these goods? Match the names of goods with the places where they can be bought.
If you want to buy …
go to:
1.
some aspirin, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc.
a)
the Stationery
2.
gold and silver earrings, necklaces
b)
the Millinery
3.
flowers
c)
the Newsagent’s/news stall
4.
writing paper, pens and files
d)
the Florist’s
5.
a woman’s hat
e)
the Chemist’s/Pharmacy
6.
newspapers and magazines
f)
the Bedding/Linen
7.
socks, tights
g)
the Haberdashery
8.
a teddy bear, dolls, Lego
h)
the boutique
9.
a dog or a cat
i)
the pet shop
10.
eau de toilette, perfumes
j)
the China & Glassware
11.
a zip, china buttons
k)
the Toys & Games
12.
sheets and pillowcases
l)
the Footwear
13.
bags, briefcases, wallets etc
m)
the Leather goods
14.
shoes, boots, sneakers, etc
n)
the Toiletries
15.
cups, plates, vases
o)
the Perfumery
16.
washing powder, soap, toilet paper
p)
the Jewellery
17.
fashionable clothes
q)
the Hosiery [houƷəri]
Task 2. Fill in the blanks with the words in the box below:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
reasonable
cheap
expensive
cash
check
credit card
fit
tight
baggy
discount
tip
tax
than
as
for
(1) The price:
If something costs a lot of money then it is … . But if it’s on sale then it is usually … . A … price is the price that you would expect to pay for something.
(2) Payment:
When you pay for something, if you have enough money in your pocket you can pay with …. If you don’t, you can put it on your … or write a ….
(3) Sizes:
If you have gained some weight, your clothes might be a little…. On the other hand, if you have lost some weight, they might be a little … . If your clothes …, then they are not too big and they are not too small.
(4) The Bill:
When you go to a restaurant, it is nice to get a … . It’s also nice to get service. But if the service isn’t good, then you don’t have to leave a … . In some countries, when you order food you also have to pay a … .
(5) Comparison Shopping:
Forty dollars __________ a meal is a little expensive. Of course, there are some restaurants that are much more pricey ____________ that. On the other hand, there are some really good restaurants that are not as costly ________ that.
HOW MUCH IS IT?
Money that includes tax, discounts, and the price
Task 3. Look at the expressions on the blackboard. Write a title for each category of expressions:
Task 4. Look at the two receipts. Use words you find on these receipts to fill in the blanks:
Money that you receive from a clerk along with your receipt: _____________
Money that you pay to the government: _____________
The cost of an item before tax: _____________
The amount that you save off of the regular price: _____________