I. Matсh the definition in column A with the terms in column B

I. Matсh the definition in column A with the terms in column B

A 1. available immediately for sale 2. sheltered shopping area 3. lovely outing with much spending of money 4. reduction of price 5. thing acquired on terms advantageous for buyer 6. sudden tendency to buy without reflection 7. small fee added to the cost of purchases

B a) a mark-down b) sales tax c) bargain d) impulse shopping e) shopping spree f) shopping mall g) (in stock) h) out of stock i) stall j) booth

II. Fill in the blanks with the corresponding words (from the list below).

A word of caution about … stores and … . Some … stores are not actually any … than other stores in the area. In others, the merchandise may not be less …, but shoddy and not worth the … charged. Some stores perpetually advertise …, even though they never have sold the merchandise at the "regular" … . A store may … something at a low price in the hope that if you come into the store, you will not only … that item but other items at … prices as well. To avoid this kind of trap, … prices at different stores to be sure you are actually getting a … . Do not buy something you do not need or want if you are shopping where some items are on … . Avoid … buying. It does nit mean that you cannot find real … at … stores or at … ; it means that you must … carefully at all items.

price (2), cheaper, purchase, regular, discount (2), compare, advertise, shop, expensive, sale(s) (4), bargain (2) impulse, bargain(s) (2).

III. Make up questions to which the following sentences might be the answers.

1. This coffee costs a good deal more than I pay.

2. Yes, there is food section over there. They usually have a good supply of teas there.

3. They sell all kinds of over-coats on the second floor.

4. I can't drag myself away from this jewellery show-case.

IV. Fill in the blanks with "fit", "match", suit", "become".

1. I don't feel comfortable in these shoes. Do you think they …me? 2. Could you show me a pair of gloves …my bag? 3. Bu a blue scarf; this colour …more than any other and … your coat. 4. The carpets should …the curtains. 5. She was wearing a brown dress with hat and gloves … 6. Oh, yes, the size is all right; it … you very well but it does not … you to wear such a short skirt. 7. You should also have shoes that … well when you intend to go for a long walk. 8. Does the climate … you (your health)? 9. It does not … you to have your hair cut short.

Text 2.

Buying a present

My friend will have a birthday party in a week, so I have decided to look for a birthday present for her. I went to the Central Department Store which is situated in the centre of our city. It’s a multistoreyed building where one can get everything in the way of food and manufactured goods. I must confess it was so difficult to make a suitable purchase in such a huge shop with a lot of counters and shelves. When I arrived at the Central Department Store I first admired the window dressing. Then I went along the ground floor and looked into the shop – windows of the grocery, where I could see all kinds of food staffs: meat, fish, tinned food, sausage, fruit, wine, sweets, chocolates, etc. There were some commercial counters on the ground floor and I found myself in a fantastic motley city of different things. Then I went upstairs to the first floor, where I couldn’t help admiring at seeing various goods. There were on sale: haberdashery, stationery, hosiery, leather-wear, knitwear. To tell you the truth, I was impressed by a great choice of silk skirts and shirts, different kinds of frocks and coats, leather boots and shoes, woolen pullovers and sweaters, jeans and suits, jackets and blouses, bags and wallets. There one can get everything in the way of clothes wanted by men, women and children: footwear, knitwear, ready-made clothes, furs, and what not. I admired the cut and the style of a light summer frock. It was the latest fashion and I made up my mind to try it on. A pleasant-looking shop-assistant proposed me to put the frock on and look in the mirror. But unfortunately it was a bit loose on me and did not suit me perfectly. On the second floor of the Department Store I could see all kinds of household utensils: crockery, china, electric appliances, cutlery, pots and pans, vacuum-cleaners, washing-machines, cameras, radio and television sets, computers, stereo cassette recorders and many other things one may want in the house. Besides, there were perfumery, florist’s gift and souvenir departments. The shop-assistant suggested looking at a beautiful water-colour. I liked that nice picture very much and I was sure my friend would like it too. The price of the present was not very high, I must admit. So I have paid the money at the cash-desk. The cashier gave me a receipt and I came up to the shop-assistant with it again. I produced my receipt and obtained a wrapped parcel with a shirt. She thanked me and added they were always glad to see me at their shop. I felt very excited at the thought that I had bought a very nice birthday present and left the shop.

On my way home I suddenly remembered that my mother had given me a few errands.

We’ve run out of bread and I had to drop in at the baker’s to buy a loaf of white bread, a loaf of brown one, five rolls and half a dozen small cakes. There was a long queue at the grocer’s, but I had nothing to do but stand in the line for half an hour to buy a kilo of sugar and some sausage. Then I bought some fruit (bananas and apples) at the vegetable stall near the bus stop.

I was lucky to buy everything I wanted. Frankly speaking. I like to go shopping.

Text 3.