VII. Suggested activities

1. Speak on the following situations:

А) you meet a friend of yours. Tell him about the film you've just seen;

В) give advice to a stranger where he can go to see a film.

2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of TV.

3. Make a report on film history.

4. Tell the group about your favorite actor/actress.

Lesson 9

SHOPPING AT THE MALL

I. NOTE

There are many ways to shop in the United States. Many Americans frequent

large, enclosed shopping malls in the suburbs of bigger cities. Some of these malls

are enormous. They contain restaurants, department and specialty stores, and sometimes

movie theaters.

In large cities, there are downtown shopping districts, although most shoppers

go to discount department stores in the suburban areas.

While shopping in the department store, a salesperson will often come up to

you and ask if he/she can help you find something. If you prefer to be left alone, you

can say:

– I'm just looking.

If you need help, the salesperson will show you the items you are interested in.

Many times there are sales or discounts. You will probably see signs to this effect.

Never try to bargain in a department store. In the U.S., bargaining over a price goes

on only at flea markets and yard sales. Americans also haggle over a price when buying

a very expensive item, such as a house or car.

II. DIALOGUE

Salesperson: Are you being helped?

You: No, I'm not. I'm looking for a T-shirt.

Salesperson: For a girl or a boy?

You: Both. I have a son and a daughter.

Salesperson: What size do you need?

You: I guess I'll need a large for my son and a medium for my daughter.

Salesperson: How about the color?

You: I think I'll get a light green shirt for ray daughter and a navy blue for my son.

Are they easy to take care of?

Salesperson: Yes, they're washable and shouldn't fade or shrink very much.

You: Fine, I'll take the two shirts.

Salesperson: How about something for your wife?

You: Not right now. I'm going to look some more. Where's the fine jewelrydepartment?

Salesperson: Right over there, to the left.

IV. IDIOMS

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