Getting Ready
Match the items on the left with the store where you can buy them on the right. Then write one more item you can buy in each store.
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1 running shoes 2 magazines 3 tie 4 necklace 5 vegetables 6 envelopes 7 shampoo |
a jewelry store b bookstore c drugstore d clothing store e grocery store f sporting goods store g stationery store |
Answer
1 f 2 b 3 d 4 a 5 e 6 g 7 c
Listening 1
People are shopping. Listen and number the pictures.
Answer & Transcript
A 3 B 6 C 1 D 5 E 4 F 2
Transcript
1
A: I think these are too big. Do you have a smaller pair?
B: Yes, we do. What size are those?
A: These are 9 1/2.
B: Let me find a smaller pair. Um - much smaller.
2
A: How much is this?
B: It’s $399.
A: $399. That’s very expensive.
B: It does look very nice on you.
A: Thank you.
B: Actually, it may be on sale soon.
A: Okay. I’ll check back next week.
3
A: Oh, I haven’t read this. Is it good?
B: I think so.
A: Is it a mystery?
B: Well. Actually I haven’t read it, but I think so.
A: Just what I need. I’ll take it.
4
A: Are these fresh?
B: Yes, they are.
A: They look delicious.
B: Why don’t you try one?
A: Really? Okay. Mmm. These are good.
5
A: I think this one is fine. It’ll be great for the beach. What do you think?
B: Yes, it’s a great color on you.
6
A: Excuse me, do you know if this shampoo is on sale?
B: Yes, it’s buy one, get one for half price.
A: Oh, that’s a good deal. Thanks.
Listening 2
Task 1
Customers are talking to salespeople. Do the customers buy something? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
1 ◻ yes
◻ no
2 ◻ yes
◻ no
3 ◻ yes
◻ no
4 ◻ yes
◻ no
5 ◻ yes
◻ no
6 ◻ yes
◻ no
7 ◻ yes
◻ no
8 ◻ yes
◻ no
Answer
1 yes 2 yes 3 no 4 no 5 yes 6 yes 7 no 8 no
Task 2
Listen again. What do you think the clerk says next? Circle the correct answer.
1 a Okay. It’s $37.50 with tax.
b Let me know if you need help.
2 a You’re welcome.
b Cash or credit?
3 a You’re welcome.
b Can I show you something else?
4 a Why not?
b Okay. Let me know if I can help you.
5 a Let me put it in a box for you.
b Let me check.
6 a Great! Let me know if I can help you.
b Great! I’ll ring it up for you.
7 a Let me know if you need help.
b How many do you need?
8 a Would you like to pay with cash?
b We may get more next week.
Answer & Transcript
1 a 2 b 3 b 4 b 5 a 6 b 7 a 8 b
Transcript
1
A: Could I help you with anything today madam?
B: Well. I really like this blouse. Do you have it in another design?
A: Yes, we do.
B: Great! I’ll take it, then.
2
A: Do you need any help, sir?
B: Yes, actually, I do. These are a small and they’re too tight. Do you have a medium?
A: Yes.
B: Great! I’ll take them.
3
A: These are the most beautiful watches in the store.
B: They really are nice. How much is this one?
A: It’s $2,500. Would you like to buy it?
B: No, thanks. It’s too expensive for me.
4
A: Need any help this morning?
B: No, I’m just looking around for some gift ideas, thanks.
5
A: Those are really nice dresses.
B: Yes, they certainly are. I love the design. Do you have one in a size 12?
A: Yes, we do. Would you like to take it?
B: Yes, please.
6
A: Do you need any help?
B: Yes. I want to buy a shirt for my husband. Do you have anything in cotton?
A: Yes, we do. Look at these.
B: They’re perfect! I’ll buy the gray one.
7
A: Good afternoon, ma’am. Can I help you find anything?
B: Oh, I’m not sure what I want. I’ll just look around for a while, thanks.
8
A: May I help you with anything, or are you just looking?
B: I’d like these green gym shorts, please.
A: I’m afraid we don’t.
B: Oh, that’s too bad.
Listening 3
Task 1
People are asking about items in a store. Listen and check (✓) the item they talk about.
Answer
1 b 2 b 3 b 4 a 5 a 6 b
Task 2
Listen again. Circle the correct answer.
1 a You can machine-wash the shirt.
b It’s best to dry-clean it.
2 a They are regular mail envelopes.
b They are air mail envelopes.
3 a The man wants the watch for himself.
b A man or woman can wear it.
4 a The woman prefers the striped tie.
b The tie is a gift for someone.
5 a The blouse is made of cotton.
b The blouse is made of cotton and linen.
6 a The large apples aren’t very sweet.
b They don’t like sweet apples.
Answer & Transcript
1 b 2 a 3 a 4 b 5 b 6 a
Transcript
1
A: Can I try on that shirt, please?
B: This one?
A: No, not the one with the short sleeves. The other one.
B: Here you are.
A: Thanks. Can this be machine washed, by the way?
B: No, it’s silk, so you should dry-clean it. It’s not a good idea to wash it by hand or machine-wash it.
2
A: I’d like to buy some envelopes.
B: Which ones? These big ones?
A: No, those are too big. Do you have any smaller ones?
B: How about these?
A: Yes, they look like a better size. Can they be used for air mail letters?
B: No. These are meant for regular mail.
3
A: Can I see that watch, please?
B: The one with the narrow band?
A: No. The one with the wide band. Is this a man’s watch? I’m looking for a gift for my girlfriend.
B: Actually, anyone can wear it. It’s not just for a man.
A: Hmm. It’s nice.
4
A: I love that tie.
B: I’m not crazy about stripes myself.
A: No, no - the pink and white one.
B: Oh. I don’t like that, either.
A: It’s kind of fun. It’s for my brother’s birthday. He likes things that are a little different.
5
A: Can I see that blouse?
B: The one without the pockets?
A: No, the other one.
B: Here you are.
A: What fabric is this? Is it cotton?
B: I think it’s a linen and cotton blend.
6
A: I’d like to get some apples.
B: How about these big ones?
A: I don’t think they’re very sweet. The smaller ones are usually sweeter.
B: Okay. Let’s get some of these small ones.
Conversation Corner: Talking to a selesperson
Task 1
Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.
A: May I help you with something, or are you ……………. …………….?
B: Can I see that watch, please?
A: The one with the ……………. …………….?
B: No, the one with ……………. ……………. band.
A: Certainly. Here you are.
B: Thanks. Yes… this is perfect. I’ll take it.
A: It’s a very nice choice. Will you be ……………. with credit today?
B: No, I’d like to ……………. with ……………. .
Task 2
Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to use contrastive stress.
Answer & Transcript
A: May I help you with something, or are you just looking?
B: Can I see that watch, please?
A: The one with the silver band?
B: No, the one with the black band.
A: Certainly. Here you are.
B: Thanks. Yes… this is perfect. I’ll take it.
A: It’s a very nice choice. Will you be paying with credit today?
B: No, I’d like to pay with cash.
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