Interview another student with the questionnaire. Ask for more information.

The Shopping Questionnaire

SHOPS	SHOPPING
What kind of small shops are there near where you live?	How often do you go shopping?
What kind of shops do you most like going to?	Do you prefer shopping by yourself or with somebody?
What are you favourite shops for……..?	What do you enjoy buying?
a clothes	c books and music
b shoes	d presents
Do you ever shop in………?	What do you hate buying?
a street market	Do you like shopping in the sales? What do you usually buy?
b supermarkets	Where do you go if you want to find a bargain?
c shopping centres	Do you ever shop online? What for?

 

 

3. Dramatize the dialogue “Shopping for Clothes”. Make up your own dialogue on the analogy.

1. Hello! Could you help me, please?
2. Yes, sure. What can I do for you?

1. I’m looking for a T-shirt.
2. We’ve got a wide choice of T-shirts. What kind of T-shirt would you like?

1. I don’t really know. I’d like a cotton one for doing sports. Could you recommend me something special?
2. Have a look at these T-shirts. They are trendy this season.

1. Oh, yes, that’s what I’m looking for. What sizes do you have?
2. We have all sizes now.

1. OK, I’d like to try a medium one.
2. Yes, sure. The fitting room is over there.

1. Oh, it’s cool, but too big for me. Could you give me a smaller one?
2. How about this T-shirt?

1. Well, this is just what I wanted.
2. Yes, it suits you perfectly.

1. Great! I’ll take it. How much does it cost?
2. It`s 7 dollars.

1. OK, it’s not expensive. Can I pay by credit card?
2. Yes, of course. Here is your receipt. Thank you very much.

1. Can I change it if something is wrong?
2. Sure.

1. Thanks a lot. Bye-bye.

 

 

4. Read the text about “The way we shop”. Discuss the topic “Fashion Clothes”.

The way we shop.

The latest shops have cafes, catwalks and even clubs.

 

Shopping centres have changed the way we shop. One positive aspect of shopping centres is convenience: we can find everything from groceries to electronics, from cosmetics to clothes, under the same roof.

Furthermore, shopping centres offer entertainment facilities, like cinemas or bowling alleys. In addition to this, they are places where you can meet people and socialize in cafes and restaurants. They have become the focus of social life for many teenagers.

In the fashion giant Top Shop in London there’s even a specially-built catwalk for fashion shows and a stage where bands perform. So it’s no surprise that this is the world’s largest fashion store.

Harrods is the world’s most celebrated store in London. It was opened in 1849 and run by Charles Henry Harrod. Today, around 35,000 people visit Harrods every day. It has got 300 departments spread over seven floors and employs 4,000 staff.

Harrods is the official supplier of certain goods to the Royal Family, and sells everything from clothes to caviar. The Food Halls are still the heart and soul of Harrods. In addition to the nineteen bars and restaurants in the store, there is a bank, a travel agent’s, a dry cleaner’s and the biggest hair and beauty salon in Europe.

January and July are very busy months for Harrods because they are sale times.

The Harrods’ name means the best of British quality, service and style. All in all, Harrods is a fascinating place to visit.

Thus, we see that modern supershops (shopping centres) are transforming shopping into the ultimate pastime.

 

The Food Halls- гастрономический центр

Discussion Club: Topic for discussion: “Fashion Clothes”

1. What are modern trends in teenage fashion? (casual, romantic, unisex, businesslike, sports, country style, etc.)

2. What colours are trendy this season?

3. What are your clothes preferences? (jeans, T-shirts, jackets, cardigans, shirts, suits, blouses, skirts, high heels, etc.)

4. What international brand names in fashion industry do you know? Are they presented in Volgograd’s shopping centres? Which ones?

5. What brands do you prefer buying/wearing and why? (comfortable, trendy, cheap, expensive, etc.)

6. Where do you usually go shopping? Why? (boutique shops, shopping centres, street markets, in the sales, supermarkets, on-line, etc.)

7. Do you spend much time on shopping?

8. Is shopping a hobby or a necessity for you? Are you a shopaholic?