At a Duty-Free Shop
At a Duty-Free Shop
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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
duty-free shop
Noun
ˈdjuːtɪˈfrɪ ʃɒp
a shop that sells goods without tax
Mr. Tanaka is at a duty-free shop, enjoying his shopping.
liquor
Noun
ˈlɪkər
alcoholic drink, usually very strong
The liquor store across the street is open late.
wrap
Verb
ræp
put cloth or paper around something
The store did a beautiful job of wrapping the gift.
ribbon
Noun
ˈrɪbən
a colorful, long and narrow strip of material used for decoration
She tied the present with red ribbon.
traveler's check
Noun
ˈtræv.əl.əz ˌtʃek
a piece of paper that tourists can buy from a travel agency or a bank, and then use as money
Do you accept traveler's checks?
Exercise 2
Useful Expressions
Could you wrap them separately?
Will you pay in cash or by credit card?
Could you put your signature here?
We provide shipping all over the world.
How long would it take to ship it to Japan?
Do you want me to wrap it?
Would you like a ribbon on this?
Can I pay by traveler’s check?
Exercise 3
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
Mr. Adachi is at a duty-free shop.
Akio Adachi
Excuse me, I’d like to ask you about this liquor.
Clerk
Sure. What would you like to know?
Akio Adachi
Is it popular as a souvenir?
Clerk
Yes, very popular. It is produced in a traditional way and it has a very mild and soft taste. For example, this one.
The clerk points to a bottle.
Clerk
This one is as sweet as a soft drink, but it contains a rather high alcohol percentage.
Akio Adachi
I see. I'll take three bottles, then.
Clerk
Very well, sir.
Akio Adachi
Could you wrap them separately if possible?
Clerk
Sure, no problem. Will you pay in cash or by credit card?
Akio Adachi
Do you accept international credit cards?
Clerk
Of course. Could you put your signature here?
Akio Adachi
Alright.
Clerk
Thank you. Would you like to pay in Japanese yen or dollars? You can choose.
Akio Adachi
In that case, I'd like to pay in yen, please.
Clerk
Certainly. Here you are. Thank you for shopping with us, and have a safe trip!
Akio Adachi
Thanks.
Exercise 4
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.
Alejandro is at a duty-free shop.
Shop Clerk
Good evening! Are you (1) for something specific? Can I help you, perhaps?
Alejandro
Oh, yes. I’m thinking of buying this vase as a (2), but it might be a bit difficult to carry, as it's quite big and heavy.
Shop Clerk
We provide shipping all over the world. Perhaps that would be easier.
Alejandro
Oh, really? How long would it take to ship it to Mexico?
Shop Clerk
It would take no longer than two weeks.
Alejandro
Fine. Then, I'd like to (3) this bowl, too.
Shop Clerk
Sure. Do you want me to wrap it?
Alejandro
Yes, please. But, could you wrap them (4)?
Shop Clerk
Certainly. Would you like a ribbon on this?
Alejandro
That’d be perfect.
Shop Clerk
No problem, sir. Do you (5) anything else?
Alejandro
No, that’s all.
Shop Clerk
Okay. Just a (6), I’ll have it wrapped. Will you pay in cash or (7)?
Alejandro
Can I pay by traveler’s check?
Shop Clerk
Of course, sir. Could you just put your (8) here? Thank you!
Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 8
Answer Pool (Questions 1-8)
looking
signature
want
souvenir
take
separately
moment
by credit card
Exercise 5
Role Play
Role-play the following situation with your teacher.
Situation
You are at a duty-free shop and you want to buy some food and drinks as souvenirs. You also notice a beautiful vase, but it seems to be a bit large to carry. Talk to the shop clerk (teacher).
Exercise 6
Discussion
Have you ever bought something at a duty-free shop abroad?
What do you think about the prices in duty-free shops?
Do you usually buy souvenirs during your trip or just before you go back home?
What is your opinion about spending a lot of money on souvenirs?
Have you ever used a traveler’s check? If so, where and why did you use it?
