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Shopping Conversations

Vocabulary and Pronunciation:

Laptop computer Desktop computer plug Digital barbie

 Suggest— /sə(ɡ)ˈjest/ propose; recommend; advice

 Daughter— /ˈdôdər,ˈdädər/ a female child
 Niece— /nēs/ a daughter of one's brother or sister
 Instruction— /inˈstrəkSH(ə)n/ a direction or detailed information
 Popular— /ˈpäpyələr/ famous; common; well known
 Cherish—love; treasure; appreciate

A. Looking for a Perfect Gift 1

A: Can you help me pick out a gift for my daughter?
B: She might like a laptop computer.
A: That sounds like a good idea.
B: Might I suggest a Mac?
A: How much?
B: Well, a 15-inch Pro is $2,100.
A: That sounds great. I'll take it.
B: Great. How would you like to pay for it?
A: Here's my VISA.
B: Let me ring you up. Okay, sign here, please.
A: Everything I need is in this box?
B: It'll take her only a few minutes to get online.
A: Thank you for your help.
B: You’re welcome Ma’am. Thank you for shopping here.

Looking for a Perfect Gift 2

A: I'm looking for a gift for my daughter.
B: How about a laptop?
A: Yes, she needs something to help her at school.
B: How about a Mac?

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 A: That sounds good. How much is one?
B: Our newest 15-inch Pro is only $2,100.
A: Only $2,100? Okay, let me have one.
B: That's great. Will that be cash, check, or credit card?
A: Let me find my VISA out of my purse.
B: If you'll just sign here, please.
A: Do I need to buy anything else?
B: All she has to do is open the box and follow the instructions.
A: Thank you so much.
B: You are welcome and thank you for shopping with us. If you have any problem,
just call.

Looking for a Perfect Gift 3

A: I need help finding a gift for my daughter.
B: Would she like a laptop?
A: That sounds like a good idea.
B: A Mac is a very popular brand.
A: She mentioned a Mac. How much is it?
B: A 15-inch Pro model is $2,100 plus tax.
A: That sounds like a great price. I'll take one.
B: This is a gift she'll cherish for years. How do you want to pay?
A: I'll use my VISA.
B: We're almost through. Just sign here, please.
A: Just take it home and plug it in?
B: She'll be online 20 minutes after she opens the box.
A: She's going to be so pleased with this.
B: Remember us for all your computer needs.

Looking for a Perfect Gift 4

A: Do you have anything for a little girl?
B: Well, we have some new Barbie dolls.
A: That's a great idea. Show me the Barbie dolls.
B: Here's one, the new, beautiful Digital Barbie. This doll is great!
A: How lovely! How much is it?
B: It's only $29.95.
A: No problem. Let me have one.
B: That's great. Anything else?
A: No, thank you. That's all I need at the moment.
B: The total is $32.42. How would you like to pay?
A: I'll give you cash.
B: Thank you so much for shopping here. Here's your change and receipt.

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A: Can you help me find a nice gift for my young niece?
B: Barbie dolls are quite popular, you know.
A: You're right. Girls love Barbie. Show me a Barbie doll.
B: Take a look at the newest Digital Barbie.
A: She's beautiful. What's the price for Digital Barbie?
B: Our regular price for Digital Barbie is $29.95 plus tax.
A: Only $29.95? I'll buy it, of course.
B: Another one sold. Do you see anything else you would like?
A: Thank you, but no. This will do it for now.
B: Tax brings your total to $32.42. How would you like to pay?
A: Cash, please.
B: Here's your change. Thank you.

B. Grocery Shopping
Vocabulary and Pronunciation

mangoes grapefruit citrus

orange ripe fruits unripe fruits

ma
peel off sharp knife ngo seed

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Grocery Shopping 1
A: I'm looking for some fresh fruits that's on sale.
B: Well, we just got in some mangoes.
A: Mangoes. What are they?
B: Well, it's a fruit with a big nut in it.
A: Can you eat the nut?
B: No, you peel off the skin and throw out the nut.
A: How much are they?
B: Well, the sale price is $1 each.
A: What does a mango taste like?
B: They're like a citrus fruit.
A: How do I know if it's ripe?
B: You can buy them hard. Wait a few days for them to develop a soft feel.
A: Where do they come from?
B: Most of them in this store are from Philippines.

Grocery Shopping 2
A: Can you direct me to some fresh fruit that's on sale?
B: Well, we've got some great mangoes on sale.
A: Mangoes? What are mangoes?
B: Well, it's a fruit with a big seed in it.
A: Can you eat the seed?
B: No. Peel the skin with a sharp knife, and throw out the seed.
A: How much are they?
B: Well, they're on sale today for only $1 each.
A: Can you describe their taste?
B: They usually taste sweet, but they remind me of an orange.
A: How can I tell if they're ripe?
B: You can buy them either ripe or unripe. Unripe ones are hard.
A: Where do they grow mangoes?
B: The ones that are on sale are from China.

Grocery Shopping 3
A: I'm looking for some good deals on fruits.
B: You might want to try the mangoes.
A: Can you describe a mango to me?
B: It's a fruit a little smaller than a grapefruit. It has a big seed in it.
A: Do I eat the seed?
B: Maybe some animals eat the seed, but humans don't.
A: What's the price of these mangoes?
B: Today you get a 50-percent discount. They're only $1 each.
A: Tell me what they taste like.
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 B: Their flesh is soft and juicy. It has a citrus taste. It's sweet.
A: Do I need to buy them ripe, or will they ripen at home?
B: Just press into it gently with your thumb. If it feels soft, it's ready to eat.
A: Where do mangoes come from?
B: These are from Vietnam, but we're going to start getting mangoes from India.

Vocabulary and Pronunciation: Fruits

Discussion
Questions:

Do you like
fruits? Why?

What fruits do
you like to eat?

What fruits are

common in your
province?

Are fruits cheap

or expensive in
your place?

What fruits in the

picture have you
not tasted yet?

Which among
these would you
like to try?

What fruits you

don’t like?

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Vocabulary and Pronunciation: Vegetables
Discussion
Questions:

Do you like
vegetables?
Why?

What vegetables
do you like to
eat?

What vegetables
are common in
your province?

Are vegetables
cheap or
expensive in
your place?

What vegetables
in the picture
have you not
tasted yet?

Which among
these would you
like to try?

What vegetables
you don’t like?

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Vocabulary and Pronunciation: Things you can buy in the shopping mall for your home

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