Transcriptions.
(Read the dialogues below.)
A. I’m thinking of splurging on some new clothes.
B. If that’s the case, how about we go to the mall? There might be some good stuff on sale today.
A. Sure. But do they accept credit cards there? I don’t have cash with me.
B. Yes, they do, but they charge an additional fee if you use it, though.
A. Good day, miss! Can I assist you with anything?
B. Yes, please. Do you know where the formal dresses are? I need to purchase one.
A. Some brands are on the second floor; some are on the third.
B. All right. Thank you very much for your help.
A. No problem. Please feel free to try on anything you might like.
Vocabulary
Vocabulário
credit card - cartão de crédito
Example: I don’t usually have cash, so I often use my credit card when shopping.
Eu geralmente não tenho dinheiro, por isso muitas vezes eu uso o meu cartão de crédito quando faço compras.
brand - marca
Example: The department store sells different brands of shoes.
loja de departamento vende diferentes marcas de sapatos.
purchase - compra
Example: You can get one free shirt if you purchase two pairs of pants.
Você pode obter uma camisa livre se você comprar dois pares de calças.
assist - ajudar
Example: Can you assist my friend? She needs to find a summer dress.
Você pode ajudar a minha amiga? Ela precisa encontrar um vestido de verão.
charge - cobrar
Example: This shop does not charge for delivery. You’ll save more money.
Esta loja não cobra para a entrega. Você vai economizar mais dinheiro.
Expressions
Expressões
I want to splurge on some new…
Eu quero fazer alarde sobre uma nova...
Example: Let’s go to the mall. I want to splurge on some new shoes!
Vamos ao shopping. Eu quero fazer alarde sobre alguns sapatos novos!
Try it on!
Experimentar (roupas)!
Example: This shirt looks good. Why don’t you try it on?
Esta camisa cai bem. Por que você não vai experimentá-lo?
It’s/They’re on sale.
É / Eles estão à venda
Example: Let’s buy more canned goods. They’re on sale today.
Vamos comprar mais enlatados. Eles estão à venda hoje.
1. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned.
Complete o diálogo usando o vocabulário e expressões novas que aprendemos.
A. I just __________________ a new suit from the mall yesterday.
B. What ___________________________ is it?
A. It’s from Suit and Tie. I got it for a very low price because _____________________.
B. Really? Lucky you! Can I _____________________? I want to see if it will also look good on me.
2. Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible.
Complete o diálogo com suas próprias respostas. Você pode utilizar qualquer vocabulário ou expressão nova, se possível.
A. I heard you went shopping recently. Where did you go?
B. Yes, I did. I went to ___________________ .
A. Did you find anything nice?
B. Well, I bought _______________________________.
A. It sounds like you had a great time. Let’s shop together next time.
Quick Questions and Answers (Q&A)
1. Make a text:
1. How often do you go shopping?
2. Where do you often shop?
3. Have you ever shopped online?
4. Do you usually spend too much when shopping?
5. Do you agree that shopping is a good way to relieve stress? Why or why not?
2. Say It!
1. Tell your tutor about the most popular shopping center in your town/city. Discuss why you think it is popular.
Informe o seu professor sobre o centro comercial mais popular em sua cidade / cidade. Discuta por que você acha que é popular.
2. Share the worst shopping experience you’ve ever had. Tell your tutor what happened that time.
Compartilhe a pior experiência de compra que você já teve. Informe o seu professor o que aconteceu naquele momento.
3. Name at least three factors that you consider when buying very expensive items (e.g. gadgets, appliances, etc.).
Discuss each factor with your tutor.
Pelo menos três fatores que você considera quando for comprar itens muito caros (por exemplo, aparelhos, equipamentos, etc.). Discutir cada fator com o seu professor.
4. Share your opinion about online shopping. Explain what you think are its advantages and disadvantages.
Partilhe a sua opinião sobre compras no online. Explique o que você acha que são as suas vantagens e desvantagens.
