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| easy | shopping malls | man – girl | 01:10 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
Shopping online or at local department stores is an activity many people enjoy. How often do you go shopping for the following items and where do you buy them: clothing, gifts for friends and family, music, DVD movies, electronics?
Idioms
“save for a rainy day” = save something for the future when it is needed
“Instead of spending money on a new TV, I’m going to save it for a rainy day. You never know when you’ll need it.”
“a dime a dozen” = very common, usually inexpensive, and easy to find
“I bought my dad a new watch at a flea market, and I thought I got a great deal only to discover they were a dime a dozen at other places.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
What is the girl shopping for?
Girl: Well, . . . yeah. I'm looking for a Father's Day gift.
How much is the black wallet?
Man: Oh. It's only $40.95.
Why doesn't the girl like the brown wallet?
Girl: Umm. . . I don't think my father will like the design on the outside, and it doesn't have a place to put pictures. How much is it anyway?
About how much does the girl have to spend?
Girl: I'm not sure [money falling on the table]. Probably about ten dollars or so.
What does the girl decide to buy?
Man: Well, let's just say the tie went on sale. How about $5.00. What do you say? Girl: Oh, thanks. I'll take it.
Post-Listening Exercise
With a partner, decide on a particular item you want to buy like a camera, computer, or book. Then, use the Internet and try to find the buy that considers price, shipping costs, return policy, and time for delivery.
Online Investigation
Imagine that you want to buy a gift for a friend for her birthday. Your friend is really into electronics and fashionable clothing, so you want to buy your friend either some new headphones for her iPhone or a nice, trendy shirt. Your budget is about $50. Visit two online stores to find these items and compare prices, shipping costs, and the company’s refund policy in case there are problems with the order.
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