Часть 6. At a radio deparytment

AT A CAR DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Record player – магнитофон

It’s worth the money – это стоит денег

Deposit – вклад (в банк), взнос

To buy on installments – покупать в рассрочку

Reliable – надежный

Petrol – бензин

Coffee grinder кофемолка–

Coffee maker – кофеварка

Iron – утюг

Mixer – миксер

Vacuum cleaner - пылесос

Washing machine – стиральная машина

Microwave oven – микроволновая печь

Toaster – тостер

Refrigerator/fridge - холодильник

Electric shaver – бритва электрическая

Electric cooker – электроплита

Hairdryer – фен

Bargain - торговаться

Read the text «Prices»

In Britain shops have fixed prices , but you can bargain in street markets. Shops have sales in January and again in the summer, when a lot of items are cheaper. Superstores have special offers on some items every week. Shops don’ t usually give a discount for cash. The British usually bargain when they buy houses and cars, or anything that is second-hand.

Answer the questions:

1. Which things can you bargain for in our country?

2. Where can you bargain in our country?

Fill in the gaps with prepositions where necessary:

Mr. Jackson:	Excuse me, how do I get … the man’s department?
Woman:	Over there … the left, sir.
Mr. Jackson	Thank you.
Shop Assistant:	What can I do … you
Mr. Jackson:	I need … a suit … everyday wear. Can I have a look … that grey suit? What size is it?
Shop Assistant:	16.
Mr. Jackson:	Can I try it …?
Shop Assistant:	Certainly.
Mr. Jackson:	I’m afraid this suit is too loose … me.
Shop Assistant:	Don’t think so. It’s just … your size.
Mr. Jackson:	All right. I’ll take it.

Name as many things as possible that you can buy:

At the haberdashery

At the perfumery department

At the ready-made clothes department

At the footwear department

Read the dialogue «You are not a Millionaire» and answer the questions.

Mr. Frith:	I like this record player very much. How much does it cost, please?
Assistant:	It’s the most expensive model in the shop. It costs 34 pounds.
Mrs. Frith:	That’s too expensive for us. We can’t afford all that money.
Assistant:	This model’s less expensive than that. It’s only 28 pounds.
Mr. Frith:	I don’t like this model. The other model’s more expensive. However, it’s worth the money. Can we buy it on installments?
Assistant:	Of course. You can pay a deposit of ten pounds, and then one pound a week for sixty weeks.
Mr. Frith:	Do you like it, dear?
Mrs. Frith:	I certainly do, but I don’t like this price. You always want the best but we can’t afford it. Sometimes you think you are the millionaire!
Mr. Frith:	Millionaires don’t buy things of installments.

Situation: you are at a radio shop. You need a radio-set. You want it to be both cheap and reliable.

Read the dialogue «At a car shop»:

The sale is now trying to sell a customer a second-hand Lotus Elan but the customer thinks to prefer a Jaguar.

Man:	I think l rather like-the look of that Jaguar.
Salesman:	But Lotus is a much better car.
Man:	Well, yes, but.
Salesman:	It’s smaller and easier to park.
Man:	Perhaps, but I need room. Moreover, Jaguar is a good, fast car.
Salesman:	But the Lotus has better acceleration. In fact, it’s much faster alto longer.
Man:	Yes, I know, but I do like the red and black interior of the Jaguar.
Salesman:	But the Lotus has seats that are more comfortable.
Man:	Mmm. However, I want a quiet car.
Salesman:	Well, the Lotus is much quieter than the Jaguar. It makes far less noise.
Man:	Yes, but you see …
Salesman:	It’s a smaller, better, more comfortable car.
Man:	Yes, yes. I know it’s a fantastic car because I sold it to you altogether … last week, remember?

1. What car does the man want to buy?

2. What car does sales man want to sell?

3. What does sales man say about the Lotus?

Read, translate the following dialogue «At a car shop». Make up your own by analogy.

A: Well, what do you think?

B: I think we should buy a Ford.

A: I still don’t know.

B: They are very reliable.

A: Yes, I suppose so. Moreover, they don’t use much petrol.

B: No. They don’t cost very much.

A: It was cheapest car we looked at.

B: What do you think?

A: Well, I rather liked the Austin.

B: Yes, I liked it, too. But it was a bit more expensive.

A: Not much.

B: Well, more than we can afford

A: Not really. And it was a pretty color.

B: The color doesn’t matter, darling.

A: It matters to me.

B: Well, I think of the extra money.

A: Well, I can’t see you’ve made up your mind so there’s not much point arguing

Read the text “The super Save Department Store” and answer the questions:

The Super Saver Department Store is the most popular in town. It isn’t the cheapest, and it isn’t the most expensive. It doesn’t have the best products and it doesn’t have the worst. The furniture isn’t the most comfortable you can buy, but it’s more comfortable than the furniture at many other stores. The appliances are not the most dependable you can buy but they are more dependable than the appliances at many other stores. And record players and tape records are not (he best you can buy, but they are better than the record players and tape records at many other stores) In addition, the location is convenient, and the salespeople are very helpful. You can see why the Super Saver Department Stare is the most popular I town. The prices are reasonable and the products are good. That’s why people like to shop there.

1. Which is the cheapest store in town?

2. Why isn’t it the most popular one?

3. Which store sells the best products?

4. What else is the Lord and Lady

5. Department store famous for?

6. Why don’t people often shop there?

7. Which store is the most popular in town? Why?

Read the joke:

• Do you save money for a rainy day, dear?

• Oh no, I never go shopping when it rains.

Make up your story about your visit to the department for electrical appliances.