VII. Suggested activities

1. Speak on the following situations:

A) you would like to by a new flat. What kind of flat would it be?

B) your flat is crammed up with things. What can you do to make your flat

more spacious? Are there any built-in cupboards or "hideaways" in your flat?

2. Read the following text and discuss what kind of work you usually do about

the house.

Lesson 13

SHOPPING FOR GROCERIES

I. NOTE

Shopping for groceries in the United States is very simple. Most people go to

large supermarkets where they can find everything they need under one roof. Most supermarkets

contain a meat section where you can buy prepackaged steaks, chicken, fish,

pork, etc., or request a special cut from the butcher. Sometimes there are bakeries

where you can find fresh-baked products like bread, rolls, pies and cakes.

American supermarkets have extensive frozen food sections. Americans thrive on

frozen foods, particularly those that they can cook or heat up quickly in their microwave

ovens. Frozen foods make up in convenience for what they lack in freshness.

It is possible to find fresh foods, especially vegetables, at smaller groceries and

farmers' markets. Most large cities have such a place. However, you may have to drive

some before you reach the farmers' market.

II. DIALOGUE

Produce clerk: Good morning. Can I weigh those for you?

You: Yes. And how much are the tomatoes?

Produce clerk: Eighty cents a pound. How many would you like?

You: Tree will be enough. I also want this head of lettuce. How much do I owe you?

Produce clerk: Oh, you don't have to pay here. You pay at the cash register when you leave.

You: Sorry about that.

(You browse through the supermarket stopping at the meat counter and bakery.)

Butcher: Can I help you?

You: I'd like a chicken, please.

Butcher: Would you like it whole or cut up?

You: A whole fryer, please. I'll cut it up myself. Thanks.

(A bit later, you go to the bakery).

Baker: Yes, sir.

You: I'd like a loaf of bread, please.

Baker: Do you want rye, whole wheat or white bread?

You: I'll take the rye.

(At the check out counter you pay for your groceries).

IV. IDIOMS

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