Living Abroad (Intermediate) – Shopping

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

ASK

1. What is your name?
2. How often do you go shopping?
3. What is your favorite thing to buy?
4. Do you like shopping with your friends?
5. Do you like shopping for expensive things?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Alex: I need to buy a new pair of shoes. Do you know where I could buy a pair that is not expensive?
Bill: Have you visited the new shopping mall near our school? They sell affordable shoes.
Alex: Really? Have you gone shopping there?
Bill: Yes, my dad and I went there last week. He also bought a new pair of shoes.
Alex: I see. How much is a pair of shoes there?
Bill: You can buy a pair of shoes for about ¥ 3,000-4,000. They also offer discounts for some items.
Alex: That’s so affordable! I’ll go there after our class. Thanks, Bill!
Bill: No problem.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. What does Alex need to buy?
Answer:
2. Is the new shopping mall near their school?
Answer: Yes/No,
3. How much is a pair of shoes?
Answer:
DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the appropriate response from the choices below.

(Note to tutor: Please find the answer key in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: Our classes will start next week, but I haven’t bought any school supplies yet.
Student: School supplies are needed on our first day. You should buy them soon.
Tutor: I don’t know what to buy. Do you have a list of school supplies that we need?
Student:
a. Yes, I will give you a list tomorrow morning.
b. It’s already late.
c. Why do I have to?
d. I can’t see it.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: I hope my savings will be enough so I can buy a new bag.
Student: There’s a sale at the mall next week.
Tutor: Really? How much will be the discount?
Student:
a. It is about 30 to 50%.
b. I’ll ask the doctor.
c. Oh, I see.
d. You’re welcome.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: Can you help me choose the perfect color for this dress?
Student: I think the pink one looks best on you.
Tutor: Don’t you think it’s too light for me?
Student:
a. I go to school.
b. No, it’s not. It looks perfect on you.
c. Are you going to buy a necklace?
d. Good night.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: The shirt that I bought yesterday is too big.
Student: You can bring it back to the mall and ask for a size exchange.
Tutor: What do I need to bring?
Student:
a. You can’t be late.
b. It is closed already.
c. Just bring your receipt.
d. I don’t think so.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: Tomorrow is my mother’s birthday.
Student: Have you bought her a gift?
Tutor: Not yet. Do you have any suggestions?
Student:
a. I think you can buy her a bag since most moms love bags.
b. No, it’s not.
c. She doesn’t like it.
d. She already bought one for herself.
(Answer is in the last page.)
ROLE PLAY

Let’s do a role play with the given situation. You should mention the items below during the conversation.

PLAY

Situation: Your tutor will pretend as a saleslady.
You will ask your tutor questions about shopping.
Items to mention:
– available colors
– other styles
– available sizes
– size exchange
– discount sale
– regular price
– discounted price

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. a
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. a