Week 13
Note: Next week, students need to prepare a two-minute talk on
consumption voucher.
Unit 6 Shopping
3. Let’s Listen
1.
A: What do you think of this jacket?
B: The style’s ok, I guess. How much is it?
A: It’s $40.
B: Wow! That’s really cheap. What colors does it come in?
A: Looks like they have it in black, gray, red, and brown.
B: I like those colors—especially the red one. Try it on.
A: Okay. Well, how do I look?
B: I don’t know. It’s not exactly your size.
A: Really? Do you think I should buy it, anyway?
B: No, don’t get it. It’s too big.
2.
A: how about this lamp?
B: It’s...unusual.
A: You mean, you don’t like the style.
B: Not really. And look at that price. $160!
A: Is that bad?
B: Well, it sounds pretty expensive to me.
A: What about the color?
B: Actually, the color is perfect. It goes perfectly with everything in the
room. And the size is just right, too. But it’s very expensive.
A: We could put it on the credit card.
B: That’s true, I guess. Let’s just buy it and go home.
3.
A: I have to get my sister a birthday present. What do you think about
this watch?
B: It’s really cute. I love the style.
A: It only comes with black or brown band, though.
B: Yeah. I’d prefer some brighter colors. Brown is so-so. How much is
it?
A: $69.95.
B: It’s okay, I guess.
A: What about the size?
B: It’s great! She’ll love it. Just get it!
A: Okay.
4. recliner
A: Look at this sofa. What do you think?
B: Oh, I’m not sure I like the style. It’s too heavy looking.
A: Is it comfortable? Try it.
B: Mmm. It’s really comfortable. And I’d like to have something this
size. Our old sofa is way too small. This size is perfect.
A: What do you think of the color?
B: Well, green isn’t my favorite color, but it’s better than that awful
brown one we have now. It’s okay, I guess.
A: How much is it?
B: Oh, no! It’s $999. That’s really too expensive. We can’t afford it right
now.
A: I know. Why don’t we wait ‘til next month of their mid-year sale? It
might be cheaper then.
B: Hey, that’s a good idea.
4. Let’s Listen
1.
These microwave ovens are very popular. You won’t find them in other
stores because they’re made especially for us. We import them from our
factory in Mexico. They’re very well made and come with a three-year
guarantee. Your receipt is your guarantee. One great thing is they only
weigh ten kilos, so you can easily pick one up if you want to move it or
clean it. They also have a really special feature you don’t find in other
microwaves. They display popular recipes on this little screen in front.
It has recipes for over 500 easy dishes.
2.
This jacket is very strong. It’s made of nylon, so it’s very easy to take
care of. It comes in six different colors. You don’t need to dry clean it.
You can just throw it in the washing machine, then hang it up to dry.
And let me show you something really special about it. It’s reversible. It
turns inside out so you can wear it either way. See? The color inside is
different from the color outside. Isn’t that great? So you really have two
jackets for the price of one.
3.
These new flat screen TV are very popular nowadays. They’re not from
the United States. They’re made in South Korea. They’re quite light, so
you can pick them up and move them around if you want to. And the
special thing about these TVs is that you can also hang them on the wall.
Now that’s something you can’t do with any other kind of TV! They
come in three different sizes. They’re more expensive than a regular TV,
but they’re very convenient, and they look great in your house or
apartment.
4.
These new watches are very popular with teenagers. They’re modern
and made entirely of plastic so they’re very light. Each watch comes
with six different bands, so you can change the band to match your
clothes. Another thing is they’re very strong. They’re also waterproof.
But what’s really special is that this is not only a watch. You can use it
to send and receive e-mail messages.
Two-minute talk: consumption voucher
1. What do you think of consumption voucher?
2. Do you like this idea?
3. What do you plan to buy with this voucher?