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You Can Buy a Camera at an Electrical Store/Department Store

Unit 5a : On Offer (page 36-37) Part 1. What can you buy from these stores?

an electrical store a department store an antique shop a charity shop a second-hand shop

Part 2. a. What do these prompts mean? 1. pick up bargain = …………………… 2. variety of items = ……………………….. 3. antique= ……………………….. 4. help people in need = …………………… 5. great items = ………………………. 6. unusual items= ………………………….. 7. rare items = ……………………….. 8. cheap items = …………………………… b. Why do people go to a second hand shop? a. second-hand shop b. pick up bargains c. variety of items d. believe e. a charity shop f. you can find g. at great prices. h. help people in need A: I 1)…………..…….. people go to 2)……………………… because they can 3)………………….. What do you think? B: I agree. You can also find 4)…………………………………………. A: That’s true, and if you buy things from 5)…..……………….., the money is used to 6)………………... B: You’re right, and sometimes 7) …………..…….. rare items or really unusual items 8)………….…..

Part 3. Look at the title and the subheadings of the text. What do you expect to read? The title = ………………………………………..……………………………………………………….. The subheadings =………………………………………………………………………………………… The article is probably about ……………………………………………………………………………...

Part 4. Read the text in your text book on page 37. Match the vocabulary to their meanings. a. alternatives (n) b. antique (n) c. bargains (n) d. boot (n) e. bazaar (n)

1. an enclosed space at the back of a car, used for carrying bags etc. 2. something that you can choose instead of something else 3. something made in an earlier period and collected and valued because it is beautiful, rare, old or of high quality 4. a street or an area of a town where there are many small shops 5. something on sale at a lower price than its true value

1 a. charity (n) b. car boot sale (n) c. cause (n) d. charity shop (n) e. chess set (n)

1. an outdoor sale where people sell things from the back of their cars 2. the reason why something, especially something bad, happens 3. an organization to which you give money so that it can give money and help to people who are poor or ill, or who need advice and support 4. a shop which sells new and used goods donated by the public to help a particular charity 5. the pieces used to play chess and the board on which the game is played a. come up with (phr v) b. consider (v) c. decoration (n) d. developing (adj) e.dig out (phr v)

1. to find or produce an answer, a sum of money, etc 2. to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision 3. when the walls or other surfaces of rooms or buildings are covered with paint or paper 4. growing or becoming stronger or more advanced 5. to find something that has been hidden or forgotten for a long time a. equipment (n) b. hard-earned cash (phr) c. donate (v) d. gramophone (n) e. handmade (adj)

1. worth doing, because it is helping other people / to give money or goods to help a person or organization 2. a record player 3. made using the hands rather than a machine 4 the money that you get only after a lot of work and effort 5. tools a. held (v) (pp.hold) b. head for (phr v) c. in the mood (phr) d. homeless (adj) e. in the mood to shop (phr)

1. to be likely to experience a bad situation soon, because of your own actions or behaviour 2. to take and keep something in your hand or arms 3. without a home 4. the way you are feeling at a particular time 5. the way you feel you would like to buy things at a particular time a. item (n) b. light on (phr) c. miscellaneous (adj) d. options (n) e. pick up bargains (phr)

1. something which is part of a list or group of things 2. to find or think of something unexpectedly 3. consisting of a mixture of various things which are not usually connected with each other 4. one thing which can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice 5. to buy sth, especially cheaply or by chance a. refund (n) b. raise (v) c. rare (adj) d. rocking chair (n)

1. to lift something to a higher position 2. not common; very unusual

2 3. an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not happy with a product or service that you have bought 4. a chair built on two pieces of curved wood so that it swings forwards and backwards when you are sitting in it. a. second-hand shop (n) b. shop till you drop (phr) c. swap (v) d. trader (n) e. variety (n) 1. a shop where you can buy cheap used goods, especially clothes and furniture 2. to go on a very long shopping trip 3. to give something and be given something else instead; to exchange 4. a person who buys and sells things 5. many different types of things or people http://dictionary.cambridge.org

Part 5 Listening. Woman: Good morning. Can I help you? Man : Yes ... I’m interested in that rocking chair. Could I try it out, please? Woman : Certainly. There you are. As you can see, it’s in very good condition. Man : Yes ... I like it. How much do you want for it? Woman : Well, it’s worth about ํํ100, but I’ll let you have it for £80. Man : I’ll take it!

1. Where does the dialogue take place? At …………………………………………….. 2. The dialogue is between ……………………….. and ……………………………. 3. He wants to try out …………………………………………. 4. The final price is ……………………………………………

Part 6 Work in pairs. Imagine you are at a second hand shop.

A: Good morning. …………………………………………. B: Yes, I’m interested in ……………………. Could I take a closer look at it, please? A: Certainly. …………………... As you can see it’s in very good condition. B: …………………… do you want for it? A: Well, it’s worth about £40, but ……………………… for £35. B: OK. ………………………….!

3 Part 1 Match the notice (A-G) to the appropriate shops (1-12). Which words helped you decide? What else can you buy in each shop (1-12)? 1 Fishmonger’s 2 Electrical store 3 Confectionery’s 4 Butcher’s 5 Greengrocer’s 6 Dry cleaner’s 7 Stationer’s 8 Chemist’s 9 Jeweller’s 1 Baker’s 1 Newsagent’s 1 Furniture shop 0 1 2

Part 2 Look at the prices on notice A-G. In pairs, ask and answer by using these phrases or sentences.

on special offer. Wow!/Really?/You’re joking!/Are you serious? That’s a bargain. I think we should pick one up. That’s really cheap/great/a bargain. We’d better hurry – the offer ends soon. It’s still too expensive for me.

A: Look! They’ve got tomatoes……………………………… B: …………………… How much are they? A: They are only 60 pence a kilo. B: …………………………………………………

Part 3 Prepositional phrases. Fill in: by, for, on, or in. 1) Could I pay ……………cheques as I have no cash with me? 2) That’s new stock but there are some items ………………sale. 3) I wonder if this house is ………………sale. 4) We bought our fridge ……………..credit. 5) You won’t believe it; Tim paid for his car ………………cash. About yourself. 6) I never ………………………. cheque. 7) I usually buy things that are ………… 8) I would never ask if a house I liked was ……………………. 9) I don’t buy things …………………… 105) I prefer to pay for things ………………………… Part 4 - 5 These are clothes, material and accessories. wool, cotton, silver, nylon hat, scarf, gloves, tie, belt, coat, jacket, suit, waistcoat, trousers, shirt, blouse, skirt, dress, leggings, socks, cardigan, jumper, swimsuit, raincoat, shoes, acrylic, anorak, cardigan, denim, lace- up shoes, polyester, sandals, swimming trunks,

4 Clothes Material Accessories

Part 6 Match the exchange, then listen and check. Where might you hear them? a. Of course. The fitting rooms are over there. b. It’s £15, down from £ 20. c. Certainly. What size? d. It’s on the third floor, sir. e. Really? Could I check your receipt, please?

1 A: Where’s the menswear department? B: ………………………………………………………………………. 2 A: Could I try these sandals on, please? B: ………………………………………………………………………. 3 A: Can I try it on? B: ………………………………………………………………………. 4. A: How much is this B: ………………………………………………………………………. 5 A: I think you’ve overcharged me for these sunglasses. B: ……………………………………………………………………….

5 Unit 5c Grammar in Use (page 40-41) Part 1 Match the modals ( can, can’t/mustn’t , have to, don’t have to) to their uses. In England, 1. most school children have to wear a school uniform. 2. you don’t have to tip taxi drivers. 3. you can’t/mustn’t drive a car until you are 17. 4. you can drive for a year with an international license. a. Expresses obligation b. Gives permission c. Expresses prohibition d. Expresses absence of necessity Part 2 Complete the sentences about your country using the appropriate modals. In my country, 1. you ……………….drive on the left. 2. you ………………....smoke in public places. 3. drivers ……..………..wear their seatbelts. 4. you …………………..vote when you are 16 years old. 5. diners……………….leave a tip in restaurants. 6. you …………………..be 18 to obtain a credit card. 7. children under 16 ……………………work. Part 3. Listening for specific information. Listen to someone talking about his job and tick () the correct column. MUST/HAVE TO CAN’T DON’T HAVE TO Be polite and cheerful Wear expensive clothes Take short breaks Eat or drink at work Work overtime What is his job? He works as a …………………….. at a TV studio. Make full sentences. 1. He must be polite and cheerful. 2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… 3. . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… 5. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… Part 4. Tell your partner three things that you have to do or don’t have to do at home/school. At school At home I have to …………………………………………………………… I have to …………………………………………………………… I don’t have to ………………………………………………….. I don’t have to …………………………………………………..

Part 5 Situation: You are the owner of a café. You have just hired a new waitress and you are talking to her about her duties and obligations. Instruction: Fill in the gaps with must/ mustn’t/ have to/ don’t have to. A: You start work at 8.45 every morning, Sonia. Don’t forget that we open at nine, so you 1) ……………….…….be late. B: Do I 2) ……………….…………wear a uniform?

6 A: No, but you 3)……………………wear comfortable shoes. Being a waitress means that you 4) ………………….…..spend a lot of time on your feet. B: Right. A: Now, you 5)……………………take the customers’ orders as soon as they arrive. Remember, you 6)……………….…keep them waiting! And you 7)………………….always be polite to the customers. B: Yes, of course. What about the washing-up? A: You 8)……………………wash up. Linda does that.

Part 6. Modals (past forms) Present Past have to/ must can Part 7. Match the meaning of the sentences below.

……..1. They must be tourists on holiday. a. is impossible? ………2. They may / might be sisters. b. is possible? ………3. They can’t be shopping for winter clothes. c. we are quite sure about? ………4. They may / might have been shopping all d. was possible in the past? day.

Part 8. Which requests are formal, informal or very formal? 1. Can you call me later? 2. Could you call Mr Jones for me, (please)? 3. May I have a glass of water, (please)? Which responses are positive? Which are negative? Sure / Of course / Certainly/ I’m sorry, but I can’t. / I’m afraid not.

Part 8. too or enough. http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-exercise-too-enough.php#.VEc_ImeSwrU 1. This skirt is ………………….long; you can’t wear it without shortening it first! 2. I can wear this coat; it’s long ……………….to cover my skirt. 3. A: That sofa over there is great! Why don’t we buy it? (expensive) B: Well, I’m afraid it’s ………………………………….. 4. A: What do you think of these shoes for the trip? (comfortable) B: Yes, they look ……………………………………. 5. A: Come with me to the flea market. (crowded) B: Thanks, but it’s …………………………………. 6. A: I don’t understand this instruction manual. (easy) B: Let me try. It looks …………………………………….

Part 13 Phrasal verbs. look forward to: to expect to enjoy something look out: to pay attention / be aware look up: find a word or information in a reference book

7 look for: try to find somebody or something look after: to take care of somebody or something 1. I’m …………………………….. a long black dress. 2. I always …………………….for pickpockets. 3. My holiday starts next week. I am really ……………………………..it. 4. Could you …………………….my dog while I’m away.

Unit 5d Listening & Speaking Skills (page 42)

Part 1. Listen and repeat. 1. Come on! 2. For goodness’ sake! 3. Finally, we’ll be off soon. 4. Oh no, not again! 5. Don’t be long. 6. What is it now? 7.That’s it! 8. I’ve had enough! Part 2. Read the dialogue on page 42 and complete the sentences. 1. Jim doesn’t like ...... 2 Ann can’t make up her mind about ...... 3 Ann finally chooses ...... 4 Jim decides to take ...... 5 The security guard asks to ...... Part 3. From the dialogue, write down the explanations that have the same meaning as these. 1. wait a bit (3) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. don’t lose your temper…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3. almost finished …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Part 4. Fill in the dialogue. a. Just a minute b. hurry up c. don’t get upset d. Hold on a second e. Not without my wallet!

A: Come on, 1…………………. We’re going to be late. You know I hate missing the beginning of the film. B: 2………………….., I can’t find my car keys. A: For goodness sake, you’re always losing them! B: OK, 3……………………... Oh, here they are. A: Finally, let’s go! B: 4……………………., have you seen my wallet? A: Oh no, not again! Look, I’ll pay for your ticket. Come on just get into the car! B: 5……………………………. A: Why not? B: Because it’s got my driver’s license in it!

Part 5. The order of adjectives opinion size/weight age shape pattern colou material r

8 a huge round metal bowl an expensive antiqu silver mirror e a big square blue box an ugly pink plastic ornament a friendly fat young man Describing objects. Draw two objects and describe them.

Part 6. Look at the pictures on page 43. Read and answer the questions. 1: Which is the best watch for Peter? ...... Man: That watch with the gold face and gold strap looks nice, doesn’t it? Woman: Ooh, not for Peter. He’s not really the sort of person who likes gold. Man: Well, what about this one here, with the black face and matching black strap? Woman: Mmm – it’s too dark for Peter. I think what he’d like best is this one, with the white face and brown leather strap.

2: What did the woman order online? ...... Man: The new phone in the hall’s really nice, Mary. Woman: I’m glad you like it. You can never be sure about quality when you order online. Man: Well, it’s certainly different! Woman: I was going to get one of those modern, rectangular ones ... then I thought, “Why not get a bright red phone?” ...but in the end I decided to choose this old- fashioned style.

3: Which bag do they decide to buy for their daughter? ...... Woman: We need to get a present for Claire’s birthday. She said she’d like a bag – any ideas? Man: Ah ... I know she likes blue, so what about one of those little plastic bags that are fashionable these days? Or we could get her a nice straw bag – I like those. Woman: No, no! She hates plastic, and straw is so old fashioned. She’s only eighteen! No, I think the best thing is to get her something more modern with lots of bright colours. Man: Good idea. Let’s do that, then.

4: Which ball do they need for the game? ...... Girl: I’m afraid I don’t know much about the game. Is it the one where you use a large round plastic ball? Boy: No – you’re thinking of basketball.

9 Girl: Oh. So you need a small white leather one, then? Boy: You really don’t know much about it at all, do you? For this game, we use an oval leather ball. 5: Which jacket does the man try on? ...... Man: Good morning. I’m looking for a jacket. Woman: What about this nice checked one? Man: Er – yes, it is very nice, but I really want something plain that I can wear to work. Woman: What about these two plain grey ones? Man: Mmm ... that one’s a bit casual for the office. This one’s much smarter, though – it’s perfect. Can I try it on, please?

Unit 5e Writing a report assessing good and bad points (page 43)

Part 1. Which of the following are true when we write a report? …………..a. The style of writing is informal. …………..b. The person who is going to read it is a person in authority. …………..c. We write our points under subheadings. Part2a. Underline the key words in the rubric. A new shopping centre has opened in your town and the editor of the local newspaper you work for has asked you to write a report assessing its good and bad points. Write your report, describing the shopping centre and what it has to offer.

Who is the report for? The report is for ………………………………. What is its purpose? The purpose is to ……………………. the good and bad points of the shopping centre and what is has to offer. 2b. Read the report on page 43 (reading for gist) and fill in the subheadings below. ……… Shops ……..Conclusion ………Facilities ………..Introduction

Part 3a. Linkers. Look at the linkers in the report. Which has the same meaning as these? 1. add more points to the same topic. = …………………………………………………………………. 2. make contrasting points. = …………………………………………………………..………. 3b. Expand the prompts into full sentences. 1. staff: friendly – helpful = The staff are very friendly. What is more, they are very helpful.

10 2. coffee shop: spacious – dirty = …………………………………………………….…………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …..………. 3. restaurant: comfortable-variety of dishes = …………………………………………………………..…………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …..………. 4. products: of high quality-expensive = …………………………………………………………..………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …..……….

Part4a Fill in the report with these words. a. efficient b. helpful c. purpose d. assess e. store f. prices g. high quality h. offers i. more expensive j. recommend To: Mr P. Davis From: Jane Sharp Subject: Booth Department Store Date: 4th April Introduction The 1)………………….. of this report is to describe Booth Department Store and 2) ………………its good and bad points. Service/Facilities The staff are friendly and 3)………….. and the store has a large customer service department. What is more, there are six large lifts which are fast and 4)…………. The 5)…………..also has a coffee shop, which is spacious and comfortable, on the top floor. However, the 6) ……………are rather expensive. Departments The store 7)………… a wide range of large departments including furniture, women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, and electrical goods. However, although there is a huge variety of 8)…………… products, many items are 9) ……………. than in smaller shops. Conclusion All in all, Booth Department Store offers excellent facilities and wide range of goods. Although, it is quite expensive, I would 10) …………. it as a good place to go shopping.

11 Part5 Write a report to assess your school. Tell your teacher both good and bad points of the school. After the teacher check your draft, you have to write it neatly and hand in again. To: (Name of your teacher) From: (Your name, class, number) Subject: (Your school name) Date: (when) Introduction The 1)………………….. of this report is to describe …………………………………… and 2) ………………its good and bad points. Location/Environment …………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………….….. Facilities …………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………….….. Teachers and Students …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………… Conclusion All in all, …………………………………………………………. Although, ………………………, I would 10) …………………….……. it as a good place to ……………………………………..

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