Listening (I term): Street Fairs

​Listening.

​STREET FAIRS

EVERYWHERE

​Where do you like to shop? In a big shopping mall? In small shops? On a busy street with a lot of people? Or at home online?

Today there are many ways to shop, but around the world street fairs and flea markets are always popular. Why? Because you can find almost anything you need.

Some street fairs happen only during special times of the year, like during a holiday or celebration. But some markets are open every week, and others are even open at night. They can be in squares, in parks, under train stations and in buildings.

And if you think flea markets only happen in nice weather, think again. This flea market in Paris is open when it's raining. It's a good time to shop, because not everyone wants to get wet. You can take your time and walk around all day.

And if shopping in the rain doesn't seem very fun, there are a lot of flea markets you can enjoy in the sun, like the Rastro in Madrid, Spain. With more than 3,000 stalls, you can shop all day and still not see everything.

From Japan to Thailand. From the Netherlands to Greece. People are shopping and buying clothes, food, shoes and books. And if you don't like to shop, you can just watch the people there.

Hotspot

Tick the places you hear.

Multiple Choice

What are some popular places to shop mentioned in the text?

• Big shopping malls and small shops.

• Online stores and shopping websites.

• Street fairs and flea markets.

Multiple Choice

When do some street fairs happen?

• Only during special times of the year.

• Only at night.

• Only in good weather.

Multiple Choice

Where can street fairs and flea markets be located?

• Squares, parks, train stations, and buildings.

• Shopping malls and department stores.

• Schools and universities.

Multiple Choice

The flea market in Paris is closed when it's raining.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The Rastro in Madrid has more than 3,000 stalls.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

You can only buy clothes, food, shoes, and books at flea

markets.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What can you do if you don't like to shop at street fairs and

flea markets?

• Leave and go home.

• Join a guided tour of the market.

• Watch the people there.

• Explore the nearby cafes and restaurants.

Audio Response

What was the last thing you bought? Where did you buy it?

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