Merkulova-6-_Ex-10-11

Ex. 10. Complete the following sentences choosing the appropriate word of phrase from the list. Change the form of the words or add some words if necessary.

1. The colour is good on someone,

2. to bear the name of smb.,

3. to take an hour off for lunch,

4. to laugh behind the hand,

5. coming from Marx and Spenser,

6. to loll against smth.,

7. to fit perfectly,

8. shoes to match,

9. to take smth. in the navy,

10. to be wearing,

11. a full-length mirror,

12. to try on smth.

1. The suit was well cut and fashioned, but the colour seemed to be too pale. So Amanda thought that she would……………………………..

2. The cashier looked at the platinum card and saw that it …………………………….. of the President. She couldn’t believe her eyes.

3. Though …………………………….. , Dorothy thought that the coat was too wide and long, and decided not to buy it.

4. Her leather bag was so expensive that I immediately identified it as ……………………………..; I knew that only there they sold such exquisite things.

5. On that day the headmistress……………………………..an excellent stylish dress.

6. The dress …………………………….. , there was not a single crease (складка) anywhere and the length was right.

7. As our shopping tour was tiring, we decided …………………………….. and go to McDonalds.

8. There was no customers in the shop, there was absolutely nothing to do and the salesclerk…………………………….. the counter.

9. The customer looked so comic in a striped suit and a big hat that when he turned away to look at himself in the mirror …………………………….. .

10. Deborah had already ……………………………..five dresses, but non of them suited her.

11. On my way home with a newly purchased raincoat I passed by a shopwindow with a nice display of shoes. The idea struck me at once: I had to buy …………………………….. .

12. It’s a pity we do not have …………………………….. at home. It’s impossible to see yourself from head to foot.

Ex. 11. Insert the missing prepositions if necessary. Look for helpful hints in the text.

1. The manageress appeared to take no notice … two customers, standing near the shop window.

2. Christine didn’t hesitate long to buy a silk dress: it fitted well and the colour was very good … her.

3. Listening to a dull speech, Peggy suddenly remembered the joke she had heard in the morning and laughed … hand.

4. As the suit Betty tried on was too bright to wear at work, she decided to take it … the navy.

5. The crystal glassed, displayed on the rack, sparkled … the spotlights and look great.

6. Martin decided that he would read at least ten pages … a day to improve his Turkish.

7. Come to see us in the evening after you’ve done your shopping – we are staying … the Blue Elephant Hotel.

8. Seeing that the customer was a very talkative one, the shop assistant lolled … the counter and prepared for a long and boring dialogue.

9. The shop assistant said that she would bring one more hat and hurried … the back of the shop.

10. Mrs Davidson was sure that the dress her lady boss was wearing came … Harrods.

11. Mr Laden had a driver, that’s why he never drove himself, but sat … the back of his huge car.

12. If sell at least two more coats, we’ll reach … this week’s target and get a bonus.

13. Molly came out … the changing room and I liked the look of her at once; that dress fitted her perfectly.

14. I wanted to try on all the shoes they had … size seven and a half, and the shop assistants he tolerantly with that.

Ex. 12. Discussion points.

1. What kind of life do you think Sayako has?

2. What do Sayako’s shopping items tell you about her?

3. Do you agree with Sayako’s thoughts about English people?

4. How can purchases reveal a personality?

5. Do you believe that shop assistants remain indifferent when customers make purchases or not? Give your reasons.

Ex. 15. The two friends Debbie and Sandy, walk around Marks and Spencer in order to buy clothes, shoes and a bag for Debbie, who’s just got a new job and wants to look nice. Read the dialogues with shop assistants.

AT THE LADIES’ WEAR

Assistant: Can I help you?

Sandy: No, thanks, I’m just looking around. My friend is looking for a suit.

Debbie: I’d like to see what suits you’ve got.

Assistant: Sure, Madame. What size do you wear?

Debby: Oh, this one is lovely. What do you think, Sandy?

Sandy: It’s gorgeous. Very trendy.

Barbara: How much is it?

Assistant: It’s £ 79.99.

Debbie: Quite expensive, but I’ll try it on.

Assistant: The changing room is over there.

(on return from the changing room)

Debbie: It’s a bad fit. It’s a size too small. What a pity. Have you got another one a size

larger?

Assistant: I’m afraid not. We’re sold out at the moment. It’s the last one. Drop in a couple of

days. We’ll have new stock.

(Turning to put it back on the rack)

Assistant: Certainly, madame. You are welcome.

(In the changing room)

Debbie: It fits you perfectly and the light green is very good on you.

Sandy: Yes. I like it myself. Do you think I should have it?

Debbie: Why not.

(Sandy comes out of the changing room)

Sandy: Will you pack it for me please, while I pay?

Assistant: Yes, of course. Thank you very much madam.

(Sandy pays, takes her purchase, and the two friends got to the shoe department)

AT THE SHOE DEPARTMENT

Assistant: Can I help you?

Debbie: What have you got in leather shoes?

Assistant: We’ve got everything – walking shoes, high heeled shoes, summer shoes…

Debby: I think I want something quite plain. Like pumps, for example.

Assistant: Pumps. Yes of course, Madame. We have very good classical ones. What size do

you take in shoes?

Debbie: Seven and a half.

Assistant: I can offer you these light grey ones. Would you like to try them on?

(Debbie tries on the shoes)

Debbie: They are tight. Especially the right one. I think they are small width shoes. Do you

have a bigger size?

Assistant: We have this style only in seven and a half. I could offer you these ones of the

latest fashion. We have your size in black and brown.

Debbie: No, thanks, I don’t think I like them. Right… Shall we go, Sandy?

Sandy: Wait a minute. I’ll try on those light grey ones.

(Sandy tries on the shoes)

Sandy: Oh, they are a good fit. Do you think they’ll match my new suit?

Assistant: Absolutely. Do you like them?

Sandy: I love them and I’ll have them. Where shall I pay?

Assistant: At the till near the exit, please. Thank you very much.

(Sandy pays and takes her shoe box)

Sandy: Well, where shall we go now?

Debbie: To the “Accessories” to have a look at their bags. You know what?

Sandy: What?

Debbie: Firstly, I definitely have to lose some weight. Secondly, you have to find a new

job to match your suit and shoes. Thirdly, thank God, people don’t try on bags.

Pick out from the two dialogues

1. the questions which the shop assistant asks the customer.

2. his offers of goods.

Pick out from the two dialogues

1. the questions which the customer asks the shop assistant.

2. the customer’s answers to the assistants questions.

Make up your own dialogues and enact them in class. Use some phrases from the dialogue and more

For the customer	For the shop assistant
I’m looking for…	I could offer you…
I’d better try on that one/	We have this one in stock, it’s £ …
That’s a bit more than I wanted to pay.	I’m afraid not. There is…
How much does…cost?	We are selling them for £…
I take sevens in gloves (shoes, etc)	What size do you take in gloves (shoes, etc.)?
O well, thanks very much anyway.	Not at all, thank you, goodbye.