3 4
D 1.33 D Cover the dialogue and the key
phrases. Complete the mini-dialogues. Listen and
check. Practise them with your partner.
1 A How
weekend?
B Not
I went shopping
on Saturday. I bought these headphones.
think?
cool.
2 A What
at the weekend?
B Well, I went to the cinema on Saturday
evening. I saw The Fast and the Furious.
A
like?
B
brilliant, to be honest.
Online shopping is a modern way of buying everything you want from your home. It has become very popular and it seems to be much better to choose clothes, shoes and accessories without spending hours in a shopping centre.
Apart from saving time, you can also find same things online but they often cost less than they do in a mall. However, you may have doubts about the size. Luckily, most online shops give detailed information about sizes and even offer some online assistance.
In addition, when you shop online you may find whatever you need in one clic, even if there are thousands of items on the website. You can use filters and select only those kinds that interest you. You may also choose a colour, a style and sometimes a brand.
Moreover, online shopping gives you the opportunity to be aware of special offers, sales and discounts. Online shops may send you messages or e-mails, thus, you will be able to receive this information any time and any place.
Nevertheless, online shopping has also its weak points that stop many people from online purchasing. You can’t see whether the dress or other thing looks like on the picture on the website, you can’t be sure about the purity of the colour, about the quality of the material, etc.
However, there are many online shops now that let you see and even try clothes and pay afterwards only if the thing fits and suits you. That makes you feel more relaxed and assured.
Customer (клиент) : I'd like a table for one, please.
Waiter: Right this way. Here you are.
Customer: Thank you. Can I have a menu?
Waiter: Here you are. My name's John and I'm your waiter today. Would you like to hear today's specials?
Customer: Certainly.
Waiter: Well, our today's starter is chowder soup and today's main course is salmon and chips.
Customer: Salmon and chips? Is the fish fresh?
Waiter: Yes it is. It came straight from our own fishing vessels.
Customer:Alright, I'd like the Salmon and chips.
Waiter: Would you like to have the starter soup?
Customer: Actually, I would like to have something else.
Waiter: Why don't you try our salad? Most customers order our fresh green salad.
Customer:Okay, I want to have the fresh green salad.
Waiter: Very good. Would you like something to drink?
Customer: Oh, I'd like a pineapple juice, please.
Waiter: OK. So that's a green salad, Salmon and chips and pineapple juice.
Customer:Yes, that's right.
Waiter: Here is your food. Thank you and enjoy your lunch.
Customer:Thank you.