Going shopping
Activity 1: Warm-up Questions
1. Do you prefer shopping in a supermarket or online? Why?
2. How do you plan your shopping list before going to the supermarket?
3. What do you normally buy when you go to the supermarket?
Fresh Produce: Fruits and vegetables such as apples, bananas, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, etc.
Dairy Products: Milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, eggs, and cream.
Meat and Poultry: Beef, chicken, pork, lamb, and various cuts and types of meat.
Seafood: Fish, shrimp, salmon, tuna, and other types of seafood.
Bakery Products: Bread, rolls, bagels, pastries, cakes, and cookies.
Canned and Packaged Goods: Canned vegetables, soups, beans, pasta, rice, sauces, and
condiments.
Frozen Foods: Frozen vegetables, fruits, pizzas, meals, ice cream, and desserts.
Snacks: Chips, crackers, popcorn, nuts, pretzels, and granola bars.
Beverages: Water, soda, juice, tea, coffee, energy drinks, and alcoholic beverages.
Cereals and Breakfast Foods: Cereal, oatmeal, granola, pancake mix, and breakfast bars.
Condiments and Spices: Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, herbs, and spices.
Deli Items: Sliced meats, cheeses, salads, and prepared sandwiches.
Health and Organic Foods: Organic fruits and vegetables, gluten-free products, and health-
oriented snacks.
International Foods: Ethnic foods and ingredients from various cuisines around the world.
Baby and Infant Foods: Baby formula, baby food jars, and snacks for toddlers.
At the supermarket
Sale, Receipt, Cashier, Trolley
Listen to the audio and fill out the gaps.
Text 1:
"I go to the supermarket every week. Before I leave, I write down all the things I need to buy. When I
get to the store, I walk around and choose what I want. I look at the prices and pick the best ones.
When my cart is full, I go to the ___________, pay for my things, and then go home. They give me a
_____________."
Text 2:
"I enjoy shopping for groceries, but it can also be tiring. When I go to the supermarket, I see lots of
colorful things for _________. I pick out fresh fruits and vegetables, like apples, bananas, and
_____________. I also get dairy products like milk and cheese, and some meat and poultry for
meals. After I find everything, I wait in line to _________, and then I can leave."
Text 3:
"I like going to the supermarket because it's busy and exciting. I bring a list of what I need to buy. I
walk up and down the aisles, picking out each item carefully. There are so many ________ things to
choose from, like frozen foods, ________, and beverages. When I have everything, I go to the
cashier, pay for my items, and then I'm done shopping."
1. Do you like going to the supermarket?
2. How much money do you spend on grocery shopping a month?
3. What are the most famous brands you see at the supermarket shelves?
Homework
Describe a recent shopping trip using the vocabulary learned in class.
