Use the words from the box to fill in the blanks in the text.
| Queue
| Run out of
| Supermarket
| Shelves
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| Shopping center
| Do the shopping
| Carrier bag
| Cashier
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| Check-out
| Ring up
| Shopping list
| Assistant
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| Receipt
| Pay cash
| Change
| Cash register/till
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| Total
| Basket
| Prices
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Bob___ (1) during his lunch hour. After a quick lunch, he goes to the ___(2) in the new ___(3). He walks around putting the things he needs in a ___(4). He always writes a ___(5) of things he needs to buy, but he often forgets to look at it. When he looks for some coffee on the ___(6) he can’t find any: an ___(7) tells him they have ___(8) coffee. When he has finished his shopping, he has to join ___(9) at the ___(10). When it’s his turn to pay, he asks the ___(11) for a plastic __(12). She checks the __(13) on the items and ___(14) them on the ___(15). Then she tells him the __(16) and he ___(17). She gives him his ___(18) and his ___(19). As he is putting his change away he finds his shopping list, still in his pocket.
DIALOGUES
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.
At a Ready Made Clothes Department
Mother: We d like to buy a light summer frock for my daughter.
Saleswoman (dressing Lucy): What size d you wear?
Lucy: 46
Saleswoman: How do you like this blue one, made of silk? The colour is of the latest fashion.
Lucy: It s a nice dress, but I don t quite like the colour. I don t think it s very becoming , and the skirt is rather short to my mind. Will you, please, show me that pale-green one?
Saleswoman: Certainly. It looks like your size. Here you are.
Lucy: Thank you. I ll try it on. May I?
Saleswoman: Very well. This way, please. (they go to the fitting-room. Lucy puts the frock on and comes up to the mirror. She wants her mother to have a look at her and asks her to come in).
Lucy: Isn t it pretty, Mother? The cut is beautiful, too. But I m afraid it s a bit loose on me.
Saleswoman: Oh, no. It suits you perfectly. Take my advice and buy it.
Mother: How much is it?
Saleswoman: roubles.
Mother: You wouldn t call that very cheap.
Lucy: Oh, dear, but we ve got the money.
Mother: That s really more than we wanted to pay.
Saleswoman: Well, .. roubles is not very much really if your daughter likes it so much. And you want her to look smart, don t you? She is a good-looking girl, too.
Mother: Is she?
Lucy: You forget, Mother, that I am getting my grants in a day or two.
Mother: All right, darling. Let s take it if you really like the thing. (To the saleswoman): Will you write a check? (The saleswoman writes it) Thank you . Where s the cash-desk?
Saleswoman: To the left, please.
Bargaining
A: How much do you want for it?
B: Forty.
A: Forty pounds?
B: Yeah. It’s worth fifty, but I’m in a hurry.
A: I don’t know. It isn’t in a very good condition. Look. It’s broken and look at this. It isn’t worth firty. I’ll give you twenty-five pounds.
B: Twenty-five? Come on. I tell you what – I’ll take thirty-five. Since you’re a customer of mine. You can have it for thirty-five.
A: No, that’s so much. To tell the truth, I can’t afford thirty-five.
B: Sorry.Thirty-five. That’s my last word.
A: Come on, split the difference. Thirty pounds.
B: Thirty. Ok. All right, thirty.
A: Can I give you a cheque?
B: Well, I prefer cash, if you don’t mind.
