! Unit 2: It's a Bargain

What kinds of things can you buy in Accessories?

(Leather bags, belts, sunglasses, scarves, umbrellas).

What kinds of jewellery can you buy in jewellery department?

(Rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces)

What kinds of things can you buy in Outerwear?

(Sweatshirts, sweatpants, windbreakers, raincoats)

Is there a good sale on leather belts?

Yes, they're 50 percent off.

A. Vocabulary. Where can you find these items in the department store?

1. a blender and a microwave.

Electronics.

2. perfume.

Make-up.

3. sheets and pillows.

Home department.

4. a man's suit.

Men's department.

B. Comprehension. Answer about the people and the store.

1. Which pair of earnings does the girl prefer?

The girl prefers the gold ones.

2. Whose bag is on the floor?

The young man's bag is on the floor.

3. Where can the young man find sheets?

He can find sheets in the home department, on the fourth floor.

4. What's wrong with the windbreaker?

The windbreaker is too big for the man.

Ask and answer about the store.

Where can i buy rings?

In jewellery, you can buy a ring and get free necklace.

Which ring do you like?

I prefer the gold one.

Excuse me, where is men's department?

Take the escalator. It is on the third floor.

Is the bag yours?

Yes, it's mine.

The sweater was very expensive, but i bought it anyway.

The sweater was too expensive. I couldn't buy it because I didn't have enough money.

"too means more than enough, more than is necessary, or more than is wanted"

A. Ask and answer.

1. Is this Hameed's suitcase?

Yes, it's his.

Whose suitcase is this?

It's Hameed's.

2. Is this Noura's perfume?

Yes, it's hers.

Whose perfumes is this?

It's Noura's.

3. Is this Amal's necklace?

Yes, it's hers.

Whose necklace is this?

It's Amal's.

4. Are these Ahmed's socks?

Yes, they're his.

Whose socks are these?

They're Ahmed's.

C. Complete the conversation. Choose the correct words.

Mom: Are these your socks?

Faris: They aren't mine. I think they're ali's. They're his size.

Mom: Are these yours?

Ali: No, my socks don't have holes. I think they're Fahd's.

Mom: Fahd, are these your socks?

Fahd: Let me see. Yes, they smell like mine.

About the conversation

1. What is the interview doing in the mall?

He is doing a survey about teenage shopping habits.

2. What does he want to know?

He wants to know if Faisal shops online.

3. Why doesn't Faisal shop online?

Faisal doesn't trust the security features on the internet.

4. What does he spend his money on?

Faisal spends his money on food, video games, and electronic stuff.

About You

1. Do you shop online? why or why not?

No, I don't, because I don't have a credit card.

2. What do you buy online?

Nothing.

3. Do you like to go shopping?

Yes, I do.

4. Where do you usually shop?

I usually go to shopping malls for shopping.

5. What are popular places for shopping?

My favourite places are Al Nakheel Mall and Panorama Mall.

6. What things do you spend your money on?

Rice, Sugar, meats, ice cream, vegetables things like that and games for kids.

7. How much money do you spend each week?

I spend around 400SR.

8. What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?

Small car for kids.

After Reading

1. What is similar about street markets around the world?

Street markets have the best prices. Many have a lively atmosphere and sell similar things.

2. Does Haraj only sell used items?

No, some items aren't used.

3. Which 3 words or phrases in the text mean low cost or inexpensive?

bargains, a fraction of the price, ridiculous prices.

4. What is the most interesting attraction of traditional markets?

The cultural experience is the most interesting attraction. You can see and meet of people from around the world.

A. Read the text. What are the advantages of shopping online?

It's convenient, quick, and easy; it takes just a few minutes to compare prices; a lot of e-stores guarantee the lowest price; they also make exchanges or refund your money when you are not satisfied.

B. Complete the chart with notes about the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online. What do you prefer? why?

C. Compare shopping in a store and shopping online. Write about the advantages and disadvantages of each. Say what you prefer. Use your notes from the chart and ideas from this unit.

Shopping is the most interesting activity for many people. Presently thanking the development of information technology that people can buy things and products online using the internet. Shopping at malls and shopping online differ in terms of shopping style and conveniences.

First when you go to a mall for shopping, you must drive to the store and carry a big bag to keep what you want to brings to your home by yourself. In addition, you can see and touch what you want to buy and bargain for the most suitable price so that it's up to you weather you buy or not to buy. Whereas shopping online doesn't involve any bags to carry what you have purchased. You only need to have a computer linking to the internet. Shopping online is more flexible that you can stay anywhere and your products will be delivered.

Second shopping online is supported to be more convenient than shopping at a mall, especially in the modern society. People often thinks that shopping online is cheaper than shopping at a mall. Product on e-store have a fixed price no bargaining whereas at the markets sellers usually set a much higher price, moreover shopping online helps us to save time and energy.

In conclusion, Shopping at a store and shopping online have three most important differences, time, quality of product and product price. In any way both shopping online and shopping at a store have their own advantages and disadvantages. However, which is the best for you depend on your purpose of buying products, therefor we should think carefully before deciding to buy products at a store or by online.

A. Match the questions with the answers.

B. Complete the conversation with can, can't, could, may, or might. then practice the conversation with a partner.

A: Can I return this jacket, please? There's a hole in the sleeve.

B: We could fix it for you.

A: No, Thank you. May I just have my money back?

B: I'm sorry. We can't give refunds, but you could choose another item from the store. I can show you some of our new jackets.

A: All right.

B: These two jackets are the same price...

A: No, no. It's for my son's graduation. He might not like the colour of this one. And that one may be too big.

B: How about this one? It's a bit more expensive.

A: No, thank you. On second thought, could you please fix the one I have?

B: Certainly. We'll have the jacket ready for you tomorrow morning. And I can give you a ten percent discount the next time you shop here.