Chapter 7 Shopping

Learning ObjectivesTo know the expressions in shoppingTo know how to describe objects

I. Warming ups Practice the following tongue

twisters:1. Does this shop stock short socks with sports?Grace’s gray-green gloves glided gracefully to the ground.If neither he sells seashells, nor she sells seashells, who shall sell seashells? Shall seashells be sold?

II. Practice I: Look and TalkRequirement: Look at the following two pictures. Can you find EIGHT differences between them?

Practice II Pair WorksRequirement: Use the expressions given to substitute the parts underlined

Assignment Read the article aloud with your best pronunciation, intonation and proper speed. Practice as much as possible until you can recite it.Mother’s Day / Father’s Day / Your good friend’s birthday is around the corner. With only 30 Yuan, what gift would you probably get for him/her? And why?

I.Warming ups:Translation Exercise

What’s your size?In my country, my shoe size is a 26.Let me try it on to see how it fits.It goes quite well with your shoes.Can you give me 50 percent off?I’m afraid it’s too much for me.It’s on sale this week.

Is there a discount?No, it’s a sale price.I think I’ll look around a bit.This makes a perfect gift for Christmas.Do you accept credit card?Can I pay with traveler’s check?That comes to thirty-five dollars.Your change is three dollars.They are sold by the pound.

Have you anything in mind as to what to buy for your mother’s birthday?Sorry, we are all out of them at the moment. They sell very fast.But we’re expecting some in tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.That suit looks very good on you.If this shirt doesn’t fit, may I bring it back later?Shall I wrap them together or separately?

II. Picture describing

Requirement: Describe the picture with the help of the words and expressions given below.

Mary, a college studentGo downtownIntend to buy some stationeryAdmire fashionable ladiesDecide to look charmingBuy expensive clothesNecklace, earringsHigh heeled shoesOn the following dayGo to class in her new dress at the sight ofStare at Fall ill at easeDecide to abandon vanityIn her simple clothes again

III. Playing A GameRules: One of your friend has just bought something for your birthday. He/She asks you to guess what it is. Remember you are only allowed to use general questions and your friend simply answers “Yes” or “No”. You are suggested to use the following expressions.

Is it something to wear/use/eat, etc? Is it made of …?Is it used for…?Does it look like…?Does it cost more than…?

Retelling : Please Take out That Hat

Read the story several times and then retell the it to your classmates with a clear voice and vivid facial expressions.

AssignmentRequirement: Talk with your partner

according to the following situations.1) A hopes to buy a recorder at the price of $20.

B offers a recorder at $22 after a few seconds’ bargaining.2) A is looking for a birthday present for his girlfriend.

B gives A some recommendations.