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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
mug
Noun
mʌɡ
a large cup, usually used for hot drinks
She took a coffee mug from the shelf.
change
Noun
ʧeɪnʤ
money, usually coins, given in exchange for bigger notes
I'll go in and buy a soda, to get some change.
aisle
Noun
aɪl
a long and narrow space between two rows of something (e.g. seats, shelves, etc.)
The flight attendant is standing in the aisle.
bill
Noun
bɪl
paper money
Do you know whose face is on the $20 bill?
cashier
Noun
kæˈʃiːr
a person whose job is to charge for goods that are bought
Go straight to the cashier and pay after you choose the one perfect for you, so that we can save time.
Exercise 2
Useful Expressions
How much is this?
Do you accept credit cards?
Do you have this in another color/size/etc. ?
Where are the mugs/cards/socks/etc. ?
Do you have change for...?
Exercise 3
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
Matt is in a supermarket abroad.
Matt
Hello! Do you have paper cups?
Clerk
Yes, they are in aisle 3.
Matt
Thank you. And where are the paper towels?
Clerk
They're in the same aisle as paper cups, sir.
Matt
Oh, I see. One more thing.
Matt points to a shelf with souvenir mugs.
Matt
How much are these?
Clerk
They're 15 dollars each.
Matt
I see... They're all white and black. Do you have these in other colors?
Clerk
I'm afraid we don't, sir.
Matt
Okay, thank you very much.
Having found all that he needed, Matt goes to the cashier.
Clerk
Hello, sir.
Matt
Hi. I'd like to pay for these. Do you accept credit cards?
Clerk
Certainly.
Matt
Great. And, can I ask you a favor?
Clerk
What can I do for you?
Matt
Do you have change for a 20 dollar bill? I have all these bills in my wallet, but I really need some small change for the bus.
Clerk
Of course, sir.
Matt
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
Exercise 4
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.
Scene 1: James is shopping in a clothing store abroad.
James
Excuse me, (1) this shirt in other sizes?
Shop Clerk
We do. What size do you need?
James
Size M, please.
Shop Clerk
Just a second. I will be right back.
After trying the shirt on, James decides to buy it.
James
(2) is it?
Shop Clerk
It’s 34 pounds.
James
Do you (3) credit cards?
Shop Clerk
Yes, of course.
Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 3
Scene 2: Lauren is in a grocery store.
Shop Clerk
Can I help you?
Lauren
Yes! (4) the soft drinks?
Shop Clerk
They are in the next aisle.
Lauren
And (5) I find liquor, if you have any?
Shop Clerk
We do have a wide range of liquor. It's in (6) 12.
Lauren
Okay, thank you! And just one more question. Do you have (7) for a fifty?
Shop Clerk
Yes, you can get change at the cash register.
Lauren
Great! Thank you for your help!
Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 4 to 7
Answer Pool (Questions 1-7)
where can
aisle
How much
change
Where are
accept
do you have
Exercise 5
Role Play
Role-play the following situation with your teacher.
Situation
You are in the shopping mall and you cannot find jeans in one of the stores. Ask the shop assistant where you can find them, ask for the right size and check if you can pay by credit card. Your teacher will be the shop assistant.
Exercise 6
Discussion
Do you like shopping? Why?
Do you think that working as a shop assistant is difficult? Why or why not?
What things make the best souvenirs in your opinion?
What kind of souvenirs can tourists buy in your area?
Do you think “oniomania” (an uncontrollable desire to buy things) is dangerous?
