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Shopping (at the Department Store)
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There are many department stores and specialized shops in every town and city. Customers can buy consumer goods for cash or on credit, as they like.
Let us see what there is for sale in one of the department stores. On the first floor you will find various departments: a haberdashery department, a hosiery department, a leather-wa re department, a footwear department, and a textile and drapery department. At the very end there is a department where you can buy all kinds of kitchen utensils.
The perfumery department is very popular both with women and men. There they buy things either for their personal use or for presents. You can find the following things on the counter: various kinds of perfume, shampoo, soap, and cream. Each woman can buy there a suitable lipstick, powder, nail polish, mascara, rouge, and eye shadows.
If you visit a haberdashery department, you will be surprised by a great choice of gloves, scarves, bags, hairbrushes and combs, socks and panty hoses. The price for some goods is quite reasonable, for others – rather high.
On the second floor of the department store you can buy everything in the way of clothes: knitwear, underwear, ready-made clothes, and also furs and hats. The ready-made clothes department offers articles of home and foreign production. Clothes in different styles, colours and sizes are for sale here. At this department women can buy dresses, skirts, blouses, coats, jackets, and jeans. The shop-assistant is always ready to serve the customer politely and will help everybody to choose the thing which will fit the person well.
For men the ready-made clothes department offers suits, shirts, trousers, jeans, sport shirts. If you liked something that you intend to buy, you may try it on in the fitting-room.
In the knitwear section the following articles of clothes are for sale: sweaters, pullovers, jackets, cardigans, and two-piece suits.
Don't forget to look into the department on the ground floor. It is mostly visited by those who need things for housekeeping. Here you see electric appliances, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, washing-machines, dish-washers, and other devices that can be useful in household.
Remember that the department store runs a special service: a customer can have the purchase wrapped up and nicely packed for a low price.
Match the words in the left column with their Russian equivalents in the right one.
| haberdashery | потребительские товары, товары народного потребления |
| consumer goods | галантерейный магазин, галантерея |
| ready- made shop | магазин тканей |
| hosiery | трикотаж, трикотажные изделия |
| kitchen utensils | бытовые электроприборы |
| drapery | магазин готового платья |
| (domestic) electric appliances | кухонная посуда |
Text C
Shopping in the UK
In most towns there are open-air markets. Things are usually cheaper there than in shops.
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Car boot sales are popular in the UK. People meet and sell things from the back of their car.
The four biggest supermarket chains are Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury and Safeway. They also sell clothes, books, videos and cassettes. There is often a chemist inside the store, too. Some supermarkets are open 24 hours a day. This is an American idea – you can go shopping after midnight to avoid the crowds!
Small corner shops or village shops sell lots of different things, like newspapers, magazines, food and drink. They are often quite expensive but they are very convenient!
There are many charity shops in the UK. These sell second-hand clothes and other things that people give them. The charities use the money they get from their shops for their cause.
The best time of year to buy clothes, furniture and domestic products is after Christmas – all the shops have January sales when they offer lower prices.
In country areas you can usually find farm where you can “pick your own” fruit and vegetables. You can spend a relaxing afternoon picking (and eating) strawberries! Look out for the PYO signs!
Say whether these statements are true or false.
1. In most towns there are open-air markets.
2. Things are usually cheaper in shops than in markets.
3. You can sell things from the back of your car in Britain.
4. Tesco and Safeway are the biggest supermarket chains.
5. You can’t buy videos or cassettes in a supermarket.
6. Small corner shops are quite expensive.
7. People give their clothes and other things to charity shops and get money for them.
8. During January sales you can buy things at lower prices.
9. You can’t go shopping after midnight.
10. There are farms where you can pick fruit and vegetables.
III. Vocabulary Exercises
Ex. 1. Match the words with the definitions.
blouse cap dress shorts skirt sleeve sock suit
1. Part of an item of clothing for covering the arm.
2. Woman’s or girl’s clothing that covers the body from shoulders to knee or below.
3. Jacket together with trousers or skirt made from the same material.
4. A soft covering for the head worn by soldiers, and in some sports.
5. Trousers that end above or at the knee.
6. Item of clothing for women or girls that hangs from the waist and covers all or part of the legs.
7. Loose item of clothing for women or girls covering the upper half of the body.
8. Soft item of clothing that covers the lower leg and foot inside the shoe.
Ex. 2. Complete the sentences, using your Active Vocabulary. To help you, the first letter of each word is given.
1. It’s very cold today. You’d better put your o… on and wrap a s… round your neck.
2. Can I help you, sir?
Yes, I’d like a pair of t…s, if you’ve got them in a strong material. Otherwise, it will have to be a pair of j…s.
3. That’s a lovely b…, Jane.
Yes, I bought it to go with my new cardigan. And I can always wear it at home with a j… over it.
4. Good heavens, I’m tired. It was a hard day at the office today. I’m going to get this s… and c… and t… off and change into something more comfortable. My feet are killing me. Have you seen my s anywhere?
5. I always feel evening dress is like a uniform – dinner j…, bow t…, dress s…, with two inches of c… showing so that people can admire your c…-l…, white h… in the breast pocket, patent l… shoes, and all that sort of thing! But for girls it’s not. It’s a great chance to buy a lovely long d… and wear it only two or three times!
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Ex. 3. Fill the gaps with suitable words. (More than one answer may be possible in some cases.)
1. She decided to wear a … and a … instead of a dress.
2. I tried on a …; the jacket was fine but the … were too short.
3. It was hot in the office, so I took off my jacket and …, and rolled up the sleeves of my ….
4. I wanted to buy the jacket, but unfortunately the one I tried on wasn’t big and they didn’t have it in a bigger ….
5. I also wanted a new jumper, but unfortunately the medium size was … big and the small size wasn’t big ….
Ex. 4. Read and translate the following sentences. Pay attention to the new verbs.
dress (dressed, dressed)
1. I’ll be ready in a minute. I’m dressing (getting dressed is less formal, and more common).
2. Help me to dress the children, will you?
3. She dresses very well.
4. They dressed the children in cowboy suits.
wear (wore, worn)
1. The carpet has worn, and must be repaired.
2. You’re wearing a new dress, aren’t you? (You’ve got a new dress on, haven’t you? which is less formal).
3. She was wearing blue (She was dressed in blue).
4. The old soldier wore medals on his uniform.
put on (put on, put on)
1. She put on her shoes (put her shoes on) and went out.
2. I put my clothes on (I got dressed is more common).
Ex. 5. Complete the sentences, using the correct verb in the appropriate form. Pay attention to the structure as well as the meaning.
1. She always takes a long time to … (or …) before a party.
2 … and come shopping with me. I want to buy a new dress to at the party.
3. The bride is going to … white (or in white), of course.
4. She the children, and made sure that they … their overcoats before they went out. She was afraid that they would catch cold if they were not warm clothes.
5. You’ll find these shoes … well, sir. … them … and see if they fit you.
6. She has wonderful taste and beautifully though of course she’s lucky to have so many clothes to ….
Ex. 6. Fill the gaps with a verb from the table in the right form. You’ll have to use some verbs more than once.
take off wear put on try on get dressed get undressed get changed
1. ‘Do you want me to …?’ he asked. – ‘No, not completely,’ replied the doctor. ‘Just … your shirt, please, so that I can examine you.’
2. After her bath, she … and went downstairs. It was a bit cold, so before she left the house she … her coat.
3. The first time I … the jacket it seemed a bit small. But the shop assistant reminded me that I was … a thick sweater. So I … the sweater, and the jacket felt much more comfortable.
4. I can’t … these old jeans to the theatre. I’d better … I won’t be long.
5. He was very tired when he got home. He … his coat, threw it on a chair, … and went to bed.
Ex. 7. Complete each sentence with a verb from the list. Use each verb once only.
dress up fit go with look put on suit wear
1. This dress doesn’t … me. It’s far too long.
2. The children decided to … as astronauts for the party.
3. Sue always seems to … trousers. She says they are more comfortable.
4. I like your new haircut. It makes you … younger.
5. It’s a nice pullover, but the colour doesn’t … you.
6. I got up late and had only a few minutes to … my clothes.
7. I don’t think that yellow socks … a black suit.
Ex. 8. Choose the most suitable word for each space.
Clothes
Choosing clothes can be difficult. Some people want to be (1) … but they don’t want to look exactly (2) … everybody else. Not all clothes are (3) … for work or school, perhaps because they are not (4) … enough, or simply not (5) …. It is easy to buy the (6) … size, and find that your trousers are too (7) … especially if you are a little bit (8) …. Very (9) … clothes make you feel (10) …, but when they have (11) ….in the washing machine, then you have the same problem! If you buy light (12) … clothes, then they might not be (13) … enough for winter. If your shoes are not (14) … and if you are not (15) … for the cold, you might look good, but feel terrible!
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1. a) of fashion b) fashioned c) fashionable d) fashion
2. a) alike b) like c) similar d) same
3. a) fitted b) suitable c) comfort d) equal
4. a) formal b) strict c) uniform d) suited
5. a) comforting b) comfort c) comforted d) comfortable
6. a) false b) mistake c) wrong d) error
7. a) straight b) close c) stiff d)/ tight
8. a) slim b) overweight c) thin d) enormous
9. a) loose b) lose c) loosened d) lost
10. a) thin b) slim c) narrow d) spare
11.a) lessened b) reduced c) decreased d) shrunk
12. a) of cotton b/ in cotton c) cotton d) cottoned
13. a) warm b) cold c) hot d) cool
14. a) tight b) enclosed c) firm d) waterproof
15. a) worn b) clothed c) dressed d) fitted
Ex. 9. Supply the best word or words.
1. How long does it take you to … in the morning?
a) get dressed b) dress up c) dress yourself
2. You can’t go to the interview … jeans and an old jacket!
a) dressed with b) dressed in c) dressed up
3. Just a minute! I must have a shower and … before we go out.
a) change b) exchange
4. You’d better … your coat before you go out into the cold.
a) wear b) dress in c) have on d) put on
5. … that blue dress to see if it suits you.
a) Test b) Prove c) Try on d) Probe
6. I can’t go out in this shirt. I’ve … all day.
a) dressed in it b) had it on c) got dressed in it
7. The doctor asked me to … my shirt.
a) put off b) take off c) take out d) put out
8. We got John a new … for his job interview.
a) dress b) costume c) suit d) suite
9. How much would you expect to pay for a pair of men’s …?
a) socks b) stockings c) tights
10. They won’t let you into the restaurant without a ….
a) cravat b) tie
11. These are the … I work in.
a) clothing b) clothe c) clothes d) cloth
12. Your collar looks very tight. Why don’t you … your tie?
a) loose b) lose c) loosen
13. It was so early in the morning that she answered the door in a ….
a) dressing gown b) robe c) dress
14. How much in the window?
a) is that trouser b) are those trousers c) are those pantaloons
Ex. 10. Translate into English.
1. На ней было новое красивое платье.
2. Он надел теплый спортивный костюм.
3. Он был в плаще, так как шел сильный дождь.
4. Хотя было довольно жарко, маленький мальчик был в зимнем пальто и теплой шапке.
5. В ресторан мой брат одел новый шерстяной костюм.
6. Она любила примерять одежду своей бабушки – она выглядела в ней очень забавно.
7. Сними шапку – никто не носит головные уборы в помещении.
Ex. 11. Match the opposites.
a) to buy, to dress, old-fashioned, to loose, to prefer, to purchase, to put on, to tie, top, useful, various, to waste, wonderful;
b) plain, to save, similar, useless, lowest, to loosen, to take off, to sell, to dislike, modern, tight, to undress, to sell.
Ex. 12. Match the words with the similar meanings.
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a) bargain, to buy, to change, clothes, cost, design, elegant, example, to exhibit, fashion, fashionable, gift, to haggle, tool, trend;
b) to negotiate, tendency, instrument, present, smart, style, to display, sample, tasteful, plan, price, clothing, to make different, to purchase, good purchase.
Ex. 13. Match the words with the definitions.
| to go with | a reduction made in the cost of buying goods |
| to suit | the act of taking goods from a shop without paying for them |
| to fit | to match |
| to wear | to look good (on someone) |
| to wrap | to be the right size or shape (for) |
| hire-purchase | a special name, sign, word, etc., which is marked on a product to show that it is made by a particular producer and which may legally only be used by that producer |
| receipt | to cover something in a material folded around |
| check out counter | a system of payment for goods by which one pays small sums of money regularly after receiving the goods |
| trade mark | a written statement that one has received money |
| discount | to put on formal clothes or one’s best clothes |
| shoplifting | a desk in a self-service shop where one pays for goods. The sum owned is calculated by a cashier who then takes the money. |
| brand name | a name given by a producer to a particular product, by which it may be recognized from among similar products made by other producers |
Ex. 14. Read the following text, making sure that you understand the meaning of all the words in different type.
My wife loves window-shopping. She loves walking up and down in front of shop windows, looking at the range of goods on display, especially in the new shopping centre, where there are a lot of boutiques selling their own designs. I prefer big department stores because all the best-known products are on sale, and usually in stock. If they are out of stock, the shop assistant can order them for you.
Most of the chain stores have branches in our shopping centre. My wife only enjoys going there when they have the sales every year and she thinks she can find bargains.
Do you like window-shopping? Do you prefer department stores or corner shops, where the shopkeepers knows you and talks to you?
Ex. 15. Complete the sentences, using the correct word or phrase. To help you, the first letter in each word is given.
1. This isn’t the book my mother wanted. I wonder if the b… will take it back. That depends. Have you got a r… to show that you paid for it?
2. My car is a Ford. What m… is yours?
3. I’m sorry. This item is out of s… at the moment, but we can order it for you. – I don’t understand why it is not on s…. I’ve seen it on d… in your shop window.
4. This is a free s… of a new b… of toothpaste.
5. Come to our January s…s! We’re offering shoppers all kinds of wonderful b…s at incredibly low prices. Our store has b…s all over the country.
6. Please pay the assistant at the c…-o… counter either i… cash or b… credit card.
7. I’m afraid these shoes don’t f… me. Can I try o… a larger s…?
8. Before you leave the shop, make sure that the g… is signed and dated, and when you reach home with your p…, read the i…s before using it.
9. If you are going to pay for the TV by h… purchase, I’ll let you know what the monthly i…s will come to.
Ex. 16. Choose the correct word or phrase in italics in each sentence.
1. I’m sorry, but we don’t accept credit cards, only cash / coins / money.
2. Is it all right if I pay with cheque / by cheque / from cheque?
3. We don’t exchange goods unless you still have the bill / cheque / receipt.
4. I’m afraid I’ve only got a 50$ note. Do you have change / money / rest.
Ex. 17. Choose the most suitable word for each space.
Shopping in the Street
When I (1) … shopping, I enjoy visiting street (2) … and looking for (3) …. I wander around looking at each (4) … and asking about (5) …. Many (6) … on sale are less (7) … than those in high-street shops, though the (8) … is not always as good. It also depends on how much you want to (9) …. Clothes are often (10) …, but it is difficult to (11) … them on. It’s always (12) … looking at second-hand books, because you can (13) … a lot of money in this way. Fresh fruit and vegetables are usually good (14).. and there is always an excellent selection. The main problem is whether you can carry home lots of (15) … bags!
1. a) like b) make c) go d) do
2. a) markets b) trades c) shops d) sales
3. a) values b) cheaper c) special d) bargains
4. a) counter b) table c) stall d) department
5. a) costs b) prices c) values d) figures
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6. a) produces b) shopkeepers c) offers d) goods
7. a) expensive b) cost c) priced d) cheaper
8. a) expense b) package c) kind d) quality
9. a) spend b) use c) make d) cash
10. a) fashion b) cheaper c) worn d) logical
11. a) purchase b) carry c) try d) wrap
12. a) worth b) more c) been d) time
13. a) borrow b) spend c) save d) count
14. a) health b) value c) time d) taste
15. a) hand b) papers c) more d) heavy
Ex. 18. Give English equivalents for the Russian words in brackets.
1. The coat doesn’t (подходит по размеру) me; it is too loose.
2. This colour doesn’t (идет) you.
3. I want a grey jacket (гармонировать) with my trousers.
4. At last I’ve found the coat which (сидеть) me perfectly.
5. The jacket is to my taste, but the price doesn’t (подходит) me.
Ex. 19.Translate into English paying attention to the verbs: to go with, to suit, to fit.
1. Мне кажется, вам не идет этот цвет.
2. Пиджак не очень хорошо сидит на тебе, он узок в плечах.
3. Какого цвета шарф ты мне посоветуешь купить, чтобы он гармонировал с моим темно-синим пальто?
4. Этот костюм сидит на тебе хорошо, но цвет тебе не очень идет.
5. Меня не устраивает цена этих туфель.
Ex. 20. Ask questions so that the sentences given below were the answers to them.
1. No, I can’t afford this coat. It’s too expensive.
2. She wears 36 size shoes.
3. I want a pair of brogue shoes for everyday wear.
4. These jeans are 156$.
5. I’m sorry, but we have these shirts only in brown.
6. Striped trousers are in fashion now.
7. This cut is still in fashion but I don’t think it will last long.
8. The cash desk is over there.
9. I didn’t buy the suit because the colour was too dark for me.
10. I want to buy a blue shirt to go with my dark trousers.
Ex. 21. Finish this sentence with six different items of clothes.
I need a pair of ….
Ex. 22. Find a logical order for these sentences.
1. He took off his trousers. 6. He paid for the suit.
2. He put his shoes back on. 7. He took off his shoes.
3. He tried on the suit. 8. He went back to the sales assistant.
4. He went into the changing room. 9. He put his trousers on again.
5. He took it off.
Ex. 23. Fill in the blanks with one word.
The Clothes We Wear
Without realising it, the clothes we choose to wear tell other people a lot about (1) …. We often judge people by (2) … they are wearing. (3) … example, people dressed (4) … expensive clothes are thought to (5) … wealthy. Our shoes, accessories and jewellery, all tend to create an impression ofour social class and personality. Similarly, our choice of clothes also depends (6) … our age and who we are influenced (7) …. On the other (8) …, we do not always (9) … the chance to choose our clothes. If we work as a nurse, police officer or fire-fighter we have to wear a standard uniform.
Lastly, our ideas of beauty (10) … revealed by our style of dress. Dressing (11) … a particular outfit might be a way of saying, ‘This is what I think (12) … nice, and I believe it (13) … me look more attractive.’ In conclusion, more (14) … being just a way to keep warm, clothes reveal a (15) … about a person’s life, character and status.
Ex. 24. Can you find a ‘general’ word on the opposite page to describe each group of items below?
Example: fruit e.g. apples, oranges and peaches
1. … e.g. shoes, a blouse, a jacket
2. … e.g. a sofa, an armchair, a table
3. … e.g. a television, a washing machine, a food mixer
4. … e.g. washing powder, soap, toilet paper
5. … e.g. teddy bear, plastic gun, lego
6. … e.g. writing paper, envelopes
IV. Dialogues
Read the dialogue in pairs
| ASSISTANT 1: CUSTOMER: ASSISTANT 1: CUSTOMER: ASSISTANT 1: CUSTOMER: ASSISTANT 2: CUSTOMER: ASSISTANT 1: CUSTOMER: ASSISTANT 1: CUSTOMER: ASSISTANT: | Can I help you? Yes, I’m looking for a blouse like this, but in blue. I see. And what size are you looking for? Uh, 14 usually. Ok, I’ll just go and see if we’ve got any. Thank you. Can I help you? No, it’s OK. I’m being served, thanks. Here we are. The last one in stock. It’s down there on the right. Great. Can I try it on? Yes, of course. The changing room is just over there. Fine. I’ll take it. Right. Would you like to pay over there at the cash desk? |
2. Working in pairs make up a dialogue for the following imaginary situations.
a) Imagine you are buying a hairdryer. You want to make sure that the package contains instructions and a guarantee. You ask for a receipt and you ask a shop assistant to make it gift-wrapped.
b) Imagine you are buying some shoes. You want size six. You would like to try them on to see if they fit.
V. Speaking Tasks
1 Describe something you bought that you were not happy with.
You should say:
- what you bought;
- why you were not happy with it;
- what you did with it.
Explain how you felt about the situation.
2. Describe a present which you very much enjoyed receiving.
You should say:
- what it was;
- who gave it to you;
- what the occasion was.
Explain why you were so pleased to receive it.
3. You teacher has asked you to share your ideas on the following question:
Do you prefer department stores or corner shops, where the shop keepers know you and talk to you?
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