Shopping habits

Exercise 2. Translate into English:

1. Я не дуже люблю ходити по магазинам, а моя сестра любить. Вона звикла робити покупки із списком покупок. Я більше люблю роздивлятися вітрини.

2. Він робить покупки в суботу.

3. Я можу сказати, що я не скупий, але і не марнотратний покупець. Я тільки люблю купувати потрібні речі за помірними цінами. Якість товару для мене понад усе.

4. Якщо їй подобається товар, вона готова купити його навіть за високу ціну.

5. Моя сестра щаслива, якщо їй вдається купити хорошу річ дешево.

6. Взагалі я дотримуюся правила: я не настільки багата, щоб купувати дешеві речі.

7. Хоча я люблю торгуватися, я не можу сказати, що це мені вдається.

8. Я витрачаю багато часу, щоб зробити покупки.

9. Він вважає обтяжливим ходити за покупками.

10. Вона може дозволити собі купувати якісні продукти.

11. Цього місяця я витратила багато грошей на продукти.

12. В наш час ціни на продукти дуже високі, і деяким людям дуже важко зводити кінці з кінцями.

Exercise 3. Fill in the missing words:

1. Susan wanted to buy some new _________ for spring wear.

2. There were a lot of nice raincoats ______, but it took Helen a lot of time to ______ the right one.

3. This suit is of good ___________.

4. Shall I _____-____ this blouse for you?

5. This twopiece dress is really a ___________ at the price.

6. I need shoes for everyday ___________.

7. He wanted me to ____________ the frock.

8. Oxford Street is one of the busiest ____________ centres of London.

9. I need a tie to _________ my suit.

10. I think this suede jacket is a bit too loose in the __________.

Exercise 4. Fill in the blanks with the word best suited to the context from those in brackets (change the tense form if needed):

A (dress – wear – put on)

1. People do not…………….very long coats nowadays.
2. Students normally…………very informally.
3. I took a bath, ……………..and went out.
4. They usually ………..jeans and sweaters.
5. She didn’t want to …………….her raincoat and took an umbrella instead.
6. Yesterday at her brother’s birthday party she………….. a very pretty blouse.
7. They were …………in jeans and sweater.
8. I saw him ……………….his new sweater in front of the mirror.
9. How were they…………….?
10. What were they…………….?

B (fit – match – suit)

1. I think this plain cotton frock will………..me, I want something for everyday wear.
2. You must buy grey gloves to………… your hat.
3. This suit doesn’t ………..you, it’s tight in the shoulders.
4. Buy a green hat, this colour……..you more than any other.

C (cut – fashion – style)

1. He was dressed according to the ……………of his youth.
2. This………………in hats is out-of-date.
3. My brother has always been fond of the sports………..in clothes.

Exercise 5. Supply prepositions where necessary:

1. The quality is excellent………. the price.

2. They have a very good selection……… ties ……… shades to choose.

3. These are all ……. the same price. It’s a bargain.

4. “Would you like to pay now, or do you want it delivered c.o.d. (cash on delivery)?” “I’ll pay……… once.”

5. I would like to have a look……. one……… the blue dresses.

6. I want a silk dress… summer wear. Show me something … light blue. Where can I try it ……?

7. I asked ……….. woollen underwear but it was …….. ………. stock.

8. Oh, you look perfect………… it! It suits………. you, really!

9. This is too expensive………… me. I can’t afford it.

10. I needed a new pair …… shoes, so I went ………. the shoe shop, tried ……… ten pairs and finally bought one……….. very good brown leather.

11. Nat called ……… the jewellery shop to buy a birthday present ……….. her sister. They showed her some lovely earrings, necklaces and bracelets, but she finally decided ………. a very pretty brooch.

12. I bought a new fridge and a washing machine and had them sent…………… my address.

Exercise 6. Complete the word in each sentence. Each space represents one letter:

a) It's cold today. I'm going to put on a thick s _ _ _ _ _ _.

b) When they go to church the women wear lace s _ _ _ _ _ over their heads

c) Graham usually wears a leather j _ _ _ _ _.

d) My trousers are falling down! I must buy a b _ _ _.

e) It's too hot for trousers. I'm going to wear my s _ _ _ _ _.

f) Let's roll up our shirt s _ _ _ _ _ _ and start work.

g) I can't wear these jeans! They are too t_ _ _ _.

h) I bought this lovely s _ _ _ scarf in Japan.

i) Don't forget to put your clothes away in the w_ _ _ _ _ _ _.

j) I'm never cold as long as I wear my woolly u _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

Exercise 7. Decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space:

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