READING: SHOPPING CLOTHES
...alittle later...
Store Clerk: How did it fit?
Marianne: Not too bad. I think I'll take it.
Store Clerk: Great. How would you like to pay?
Marianne: Well, I'm almost maxed out on my credit card, so I think I'll pay with a check.
Store Clerk: Okay, with tax it comes to $24.93.
Marianne: Who should I make the check out to?
Store Clerk: Angie’s.
Marianne: Here you are.
Store Clerk: Can I see some I.D. too, please?
Marianne: Sure, here is my driver's license.
Store Clerk: Thanks. Here you go. Enjoy your sweater. And have a nice day.
Marianne: Thanks. You too.
Store Clerk: Hi. Welcome to Angie's. Can I help you find something or are you just looking?
Marianne: I'm not sure. Aren't you having a sale right now?
Store Clerk: Everything on these two racks over here is on sale.
Marianne: Thanks. This sweater is nice. But it looks a little big. Do you have this in a smaller size?
Store Clerk: I think so. Let me look. Oh, here's one. Would you like to use the fitting room to try it on?
Marianne: Sure. Thanks.
1. Read the dialogue between the store Clerk and Marianne.
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Choose True (T)or False (F).
• 1. The name of the store clerk is Angie's. T F
• 2. There are two racks of clothes on sale. T F
• 3. Marianne likes the sweater but she would prefer a larger size. T F
• 4. A fitting room is a place where you try clothes on. T F
• 5. Marianne says she "will take it." It means she will try on the sweater. T F
• 6. Marianne's credit card is almost maxed out so she will write a check instead. T F
• 7. A driver’s license is an I.D. T F
2. Choose T (True) or F (False) for these sentences:
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Exercise: In theLadies' Wear Department
•Shop assistant: Hello, can I ____________ you?
•Customer: I _____________ for a pair of jeans.
•Shop assistant: What __________ do you take?
•Customer: Twenty-nine.
•Shop assistant: We have some very nice blue jeans here. They're ____ this week.
•Customer: Well, I actually __________ black jeans.
•Shop assistant: That's okay. We _______ have them in black.
•Customer: Where can I __________ them on?
•Shop assistant: The _______ room is over there.
1. Complete the dialogue.
am looking try size help on offer fitting also
prefer
18.
The customer triesthe jeans on.
•Customer: They're _________ big.
•Shop assistant: Would you like a _______ size?
•Customer: Yes, ________.
• fat
• please
• fit
• too
• suit
• will take
• smaller
•Customer: These ___________ rather well. But I think I look ________in them. Don't you think?
•Shop assistant: Not at all. These jeans __________ you very well.
•Customer: Well, I think I ___________ them.
The customer tries the jeans on.
FLORAL PRINT WRAP
NECKBELTED DRESS
PRICE: $22
COLOR: COLORFUL
SIZE: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
STYLE: BOHEMIAN
DETAILS: WRAP, FUFFLED HEM, BELT, V-NECK, LONG
AND BISHOP SLEEVES, SHORT LENGTH, NON-ELASTIC.
MATERIAL/COMPOSITION: POLYESTER
(HAT NOT INCLUDED)
$22
With style and trends changing in a heartbeat, it’s very hard to figure out what is in and what is not.
Worry no!
The best option today is this dress with very good value for money. The fabric is quite good and
pretty. It’s comfortable. It feels great and the finishes are good. It is high-quality. It is made of
polyester, but it does not electrify or stick to the skin or stockings. You are going to be very
satisfied.