I. Read the following and make up a short dialogue between Jane and the customer on its basis. Use colloqual phrases:

Yes, certainly; I'll have to; I think; Here you are; I'm sorry; I'm afraid; I'm sure.

Jane works at a shop selling records. One afternoon a middle-aged woman hurriedly entered the shop and asked for the record. Unfortunately she did not remember the title of the record, but she thought she could easily recognize the music if Jane played that record for her. Jane tried carefully to explain to her that it would take too much time to play all the records they had. The customer said that she had heard it in the morning over the radio and that the song was from the play about a girl who spoke English so badly at first that it was even shocking to listen to her and then she learnt to speak very well. Jane easily recognized the play and gave the customer the needed record.

 

II. Complete the following dialogues:

At the stationery's.

- I'd like some picture postcards.

- …

- I'd like to have a look at them and I need some writing paper too.

- …

- I'll take these postcards and that writing paper. Can I get also stamps?

- …

- Is there a post near by?

- …

 

At the department store.

- I'd like to have a pair of woollen trousers.

- …

- I should like these in grey. Where could I try them on?

- …

- They are a bit too long. I'll have to try on another size.

- …

- When would they be ready?

- …

- Well, then I'll take them.

 

3.

- Could you show me a nice vase?

- …

- I like this one. How much is it?

- …

- Well, and let me have this set. How much isit all?

- …

- All right. You can make one parcel of it.

 

III. Read the following dialogues, see the difference in usage of 'fit', 'suit', 'become' and 'match' and use them in your own dialogues with the fellow-students.

- Why not buy this lovely dress? It's your size and the latest fashion.

- I don't think it'll suit me. And the price is too high, I can't afford such a sum at once.

- But you may buy it by hire-purchase.

* * *

- Try on this velvet hat. Does it fit you?

- No, it's too small. I need a size larger.

* * *

- I think I'll take this pair of black shoes.

- You'd better not. They won't match your new dress.

- I can't agree with you. Black goes well with all colours.

 

* * *

- Look, what a lovely hat Ann has on!

- Yes, it awfully becomes her.

 

SHOPPING. SHORT DIALOGUES

Read the dialogues, Dramatize them

1. – Will you show me those black shoes?

- Leather-soled or rubber-soled?

- Those ones, black leather-soled shoes, please.

- What size do you wear?

- Thirty-eight.

- Here you are.

 

2. - Well, how do I look in this coat?

- Very nice indeed. It suits you perfectly. And the material is of high quality. It                                           

will wear for years, I am sure.

- Isn’t it too loose in the shoulders?

- I wouldn’t say that. But you may try (on) a size smaller.

 

3. - Good morning, madam. What can I do for you?

- A pound of apples at one shilling and these oranges for three shillings.

- Yes, madam. Wouldn’t you like some peaches? They are so juicy and sweet. Just from the country.

- I think I’ll take some. Add half a dozen.

- Anything else, madam?

- No, thank you.

 

4. - Excuse me, how do I get to the footwear department?

- Straight on end , then right.

- Do they sell stockings there, too?

- No, stockings are sold at the haberdashery department. This way. Second floor.

 

5. - Can you show me some blouses, please?

- Will that light green one do?

- I don’t care much for the colour. It’s rather too loud for me.

- Here’s one a shade darker.

- Oh, that’s just the thing I’ve been looking for.

 

6. - How much is that blue striped suit over there?

- Let me see . … roubles.

- Oh, that’s more than I can afford. I’d like something of the same cut, but cheaper.

- Then have a look at this grey one. The quality is excellent for the price.

- Can I buy it on hire-purchase?

- I am afraid not.

 

7. - What can I do for you?

- I need gloves.

- What gloves would you like: leather or suede?

- I haven’t made my choice yet. What could you advise?

- I think these suede gloves are good. And the colour is very nice.

- Thank you and the size is just mine. I’ll buy them.

 

8. - What would you like, sir?

- I need a suit for everyday wear. Can I have a look at this grey suit?

- Here you are. It’s size 50.

- Can I try it on?

- Certainly. The fitting-room is over there.

 

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