Exercise 1

Fill in the correct word(s) from the list below:

in stock, discount, shopping list, in cash, refund, retailer, by cheque, tag, deposit, window shopping

Before you go out to buy some new clothes it’s a good idea to go 1) ……… first, in order to find out which shops are worth visiting. This will also help you if you are bargain hunting and don’t want to spend a lot of money. Write a(n) 2) ………… to make sure you get everything you need. A small shop may have more unusual goods and offer a more personal service. If they don’t have exactly what you want 3) ……., they could order it from the wholesaler. The 4) …………. could give you a 5) ………. if you buy in bulk and pay 6) ………. or 7) ….……. For something expensive you could leave a 8) ………….. to reserve it until you can afford it. Alternatively, you can wait until the sales, when it will definitely be cheaper. When you decide what to buy, the cashier will look at the price 9) ………… and then give you a receipt from the cash register. Should you have a problem with the goods, the shop owner should 10) ……… your money.

& Reading

Shopping can be a “must” and a pleasure. Those who hate shopping place their orders by telephone and it saves them a lot of time. Those shoppers can also order through the website or via e-mail and it is growing rather popular for you can order items that are unusual or unavailable locally. Besides, you can shop in your underwear.

Some make a hobby of shopping tours, whether they actually buy anything or just do window-gazing.

Read about Ann’s shopping habits and be ready to describe yours.