Kitobni o'qish: «Shopping Series. Free Mix»

Preface

   This book will help you remember a lot of necessary and useful words and combinations that you are going to use in casual situations and small talks while doing the shopping.

   The following episodes are combined in order to provide you with an opportunity of memorising some words and phrases just reading stories of different people about their shopping.

   Enjoy and learn!

PART ONE

   When you are starving

   New T-shirt

   Batteries are dead

   Run out of paper for a printer

   Washing means

   New rucksack

   Gift

   Ticket

   Tennis rackets

   Desktop

Story ONE

When you feel hungry

   Paul is hungry. He is thinking of going to a nearby supermarket where he can buy some food and beverages. So, he takes his wallet and goes out of his apartment. He has to walk one block till the supermarket. Paul has got a shopping list. There are several items for today. They are cereal, some fruits and vegetables, a carton of milk and a bottle of juice. Paul has to buy some canned food for his cat as well. The supermarket is not large so Paul finds everything he wants to buy rather fast. The aisles with the food from his shopping list are located near to each other. After Paul has got all in his shopping cart he goes to the cash desk. He pays with cash. The cashier gives his change to him. Another employee at the cash helps him put all the foods into the paper bags.

   Paul takes his bags and returns home.

Story TWO

New T-shirt

   The other day Paul was making an order in his closet. He threw some old clothes away.

   Today he is going to visit some clothes boutique.

   His favourite one is situated in the downtown. It is called “Parzanni”. Paul prefers this shop since it offers a great selection. Besides, there are always his favourite colours and styles. He is going there by bus.

   A shop assistant is helping him with the selection.

   Paul is purchasing two T-shirts and a pair of shorts.

   They look fashionable. They cost not so much. Paul is taking them till the cash. He asks an employee there to wrap them up.

   Paul pays in cash. He dislikes using credit cards.

   After the shopping he goes back home and puts his new clothes into a wardrobe.

Story THREE

Batteries are dead

   Last night Paul couldn’t turn his wireless mouse on. The batteries got dead and the device didn’t work.

   So Paul is going to a local household shop where he can find all kinds of batteries. He is planning to purchase some batteries for future using.

   The household shop is located not far from his dwelling. It takes him ten minutes to get there.

   He is welcome by a shopkeeper who is ready to help him with the buyings. Paul buys two packages of batteries. There are sixteen batteries in each pack.

   The price is medium here so Paul doesn’t care about that.

   When Paul comes back he places the batteries into the computer mouse. Now it works properly.

   Paul puts the others batteries into the desk drawer.

PART TWO

   Need a skirt

   Flowers as a present

   Dessert

   Bus pass

   Photo frame

   Curtains

   Chess set

   Door handle

   Mobile phone

   Souvenir

Story ONE

Need a skirt

   Rebecca is going out with her friends tonight. But it has turned out that she hasn’t got any nice skirts in her wardrobe. She knows what to do. There is a new boutique two blocks away from her home. She noticed it the other day.

   They offer great discounts on a new range. Besides, the selection is really sumptuous. Rebecca is thinking of going there right now.

   She’s getting her bag, money and a bus ticket ready.

   The bus stop is not crowded. It takes her ten minutes to get to the shop. It’s really impressive. Rebecca picks a couple of skirts out. The price is reasonable. She comes to the cash in the front of the shop and pays for her buyings. She feels good.

   She will definitely come here again!

Story TWO

Flowers as a present

   Rebecca is thinking of a present. Her friend has a birthday party tomorrow. Rebecca is confused. She doesn’t know what to gift her.

   Today she has seen a nice flower shop nearby her home. They sell quiet nice flowers there. Rebecca is going to buy a bouquet of her friend’s favourite flowers. She’s going to pick pink and yellow roses.

   Rebecca takes her purse. She puts her debit card into it. She locks her apartment and walks to the shop. She feels good. She doesn’t have to think of a present now.

   It takes her half an hour to get to the shop. She picks the flowers and pays for them. A shop assistant is wrapping the flowers. Rebecca returns home.

   She puts the flowers in a vase full of water.

   They won’t fade until tomorrow this way.

Story THREE

Dessert

   Rebecca feels hungry. She has just has her lunch.

   However, she is dreaming of a slice of a peach pie. It’s her favourite one. She knows where she can find delicious pies. There is a really good cafeteria nearby. There she always goes when she wants to eat something sweet and nutritious.

   Rebecca has some time left before her shift starts. She pops in and buys a slice of a peach pie. She asks to pack it in a box. She has got a discount card so she gets 10 percent off the regular price for pies.

   Moreover, she orders a coffee to go.

   After she pays for all, Rebecca goes back to her office. She can see an empty bench. She takes a seat and enjoys her meal.

   It’s really tasty. It tastes so sweet.

   Rebecca is walking on the air.

PART THREE

   Window shopping

   Photocopier

   Baguette

   Cinema

   SD card

   Mirror

   Laundry basket

   Ice-cream

   Earphones

   Rubbish bin

Story ONE

Window shopping

   Tim doesn’t like shopping.

   But his girlfriend does! She does the shopping every week. And on the weekend Tim usually goes window shopping with her.

   Today is Saturday. They gather round and head to the department store.

   Tim looks around. There are a lot of fashionable boutiques here and there. Tim looks at the displays.

   He likes the clothes placed there. They are eye catching. The lighting is impressive too.

   Tim sees one shirt that looks really nice. The price is reasonable. It will suit him perfectly.

   He decides to pop in and try it on. He takes the shirt of his size and goes to the trying room. He looks great in it.

   Tim buys the shirt.

Story TWO

Photocopier

   Tim has got an important task at work. He has got to buy a new photocopier. The previous one is dead.

   His chief asked him to order a new professional one. Fortunately, Tim’s friend is working at the company that sells such devices. So he phones him. They discuss about some offers.

   One of them is really amazing. The price is cool. Besides, it includes a three years warranty. Tim likes it. He asks his friend to include a delivery into the price. His mate agrees. They discuss about some other terms.

   Tim agrees the delivery for the next day. A courier will bring it in the afternoon. Moreover, a specialist from the company will set it and answer all possible questions about its operation and maintenance.

   Tim feels proud of himself.

Story THREE

Baguette

   Tim is going to a bakery. It is located not far from him. The bakery is really well-known in the neighborhood. It’s famous for its white and brown bread, baguettes and rolls.

   Tim goes there quite often. Today he wants to buy some baguettes. He doesn’t eat plenty of carbohydrates. But today he feels like wants to.

   The bakery shop has got a nice sign above the front door. The interior is also so impressive.

   He finds some baguettes on the rack. He gets them and goes to the cash. He pays in cash. He asks for a bag.

   The cashier is friendly and polite.

   Tim leaves the bakery and goes back home. He is going to enjoy his meal. He is going to enjoy the baguettes.

   He will come back to the bakery after tomorrow.