PET TASK - DAY 8

Vocabulary

Read the descriptions of some words about shopping. What is the word for each one?

The first letter is already there. There is one space for each letter in the word.

1. 1. An amount of money that you pay as the first part of the total payment for something.

2. d (a)  

2. 2. Not new, having been used in the past by someone else.

3. s (a)  

3. 3. A person who buys goods or a service.

4. c (a)  

4. 4. Something such as a piece of paper or message proving that money, goods or information have been received.

r (a)  

5. 5. A picture, video, sign etc. that is used to make a product or service known and persuade people to buy it.

a (a)  

Reading

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Shopping is a necessary part of life which very few people can avoid. It is a daily routine for some people. Some people shop for pleasure while other go shopping just to buy the necessary items in order to survive. The weekend is usually a good to go shopping because people have free time from work. At this time, the shops are usually very busy because people try to get the best items for the lowest price before the item runs out of stock.

1. 1. Why is the weekend a good time to go shopping?

• It is very busy on the weekend

• People are free from work

• Things are usually cheaper

• The shops are closed.

Some people go shopping more regularly than other people to browse products in shops even they do not have much money. This is known as window shopping and allows people to plan ahead and save for the things they want to buy in the future or wait for the items to drop in price. Some people spend a lot of time looking for bargains while others do not think of price and are happy to spend a lot. Some people believe that the more expensive the item, the better the quality, but this is not always true. It is sensible to buy items which are affordable, but some people use a credit card or borrow money from the bank so that they can buy the items they really want rather than wait for it.

2. 2. What are people doing when they go shopping just to have a look and not to buy?

• Bargain hunting.

• Window shopping.

• They do not have much money

• Looking for the best quality

Some people go shopping more regularly than other people to browse products in shops even they do not have much money. This is known as window shopping and allows people to plan ahead and save for the things they want to buy in the future or wait for the items to drop in price. Some people spend a lot of time looking for bargains while others do not think of price and are happy to spend a lot. Some people believe that the more expensive the item, the better the quality, but this is not always true. It is sensible to buy items which are affordable, but some people use a credit card or borrow money from the bank so that they can buy the items they really want rather than wait for it.

3. 3. What do some people usually think about items of better quality?

• They are cheaper

• They are harder to find

• They are more expensive

• They are on sale

Sometimes shopping can be stressful when choosing a gift to buy other people for a special occasion. It is common to buy a gift voucher so that a friend or loved one can go shopping themselves at their own convenience. Shopping online is often popular with people who have a busy lifestyle. People are able to order their necessary and luxury items from the comfort of their own home, or even on the move. Delivery is usually free and items are often cheaper than in shops on the high street. The only real problem is that the item description and quality may be different than what they hoped for. This could mean customer may become disappointed with the item they receive and will need to return it at their own cost. People who go to shops to do their shopping often use self-service payment machines. This usually saves time as the shopper does not need to join a long queue. However, it can be frustrating when the machine has a problem and the sales assistant is not always available to help.

4. 4. When can shopping be stressful?

• When shops are about to close.

• When it is very busy

• When buying a gift for someone

• On the weekend

Sometimes shopping can be stressful when choosing a gift to buy other people for a special occasion. It is common to buy a gift voucher so that a friend or loved one can go shopping themselves at their own convenience. Shopping online is often popular with people who have a busy lifestyle. People are able to order their necessary and luxury items from the comfort of their own home, or even on the move. Delivery is usually free and items are often cheaper than in shops on the high street. The only real problem is that the item description and quality may be different than what they hoped for. This could mean customer may become disappointed with the item they receive and will need to return it at their own cost. People who go to shops to do their shopping often use self-service payment machines. This usually saves time as the shopper does not need to join a long queue. However, it can be frustrating when the machine has a problem and the sales assistant is not always available to help.

5. 5. Is there sometimes a problem with online shopping?

• No, the shops are open 24 hours a day.

• Yes, with the quality and description of the item.

• Yes, there are too many queues

• No, there are no problems.