CHAPTER 23 GOING SHOPPING

CHAPTER 23

GOING SHOPPING

A. Conversation

Neli      : Oh, look at the bracelet, Carlos. It’s lovely!

Carlos  : Yeah, it is OK.

Neli      : Excuse me, please. How much is this?

Clerk    : Oh, that’s on sale. It’s only $ 75.

Carlos  : That’s crazy! Come on, Neli…

………

Carlos  : Hey, Neli, do you like these running shoes?

Neli      : Well, they’re all right, I guess.

Carlos  : Excuse me. How much are these?

Clerk    : They’re $ 80.

Carlos  : Oh, that’s not bad!

Neli      : Eighty dollars! Well, thanks anyway. We’re just looking.

B. Role Play

Student A covers the information on the right. Student B has the price list. A asks about the things below. Use this model:

A         : How much     is this ….?                                B          : Oh, it’s ….

                                    are these ….?                                         That one’s ….

                                    … cost?

              And what about this ….?  

 

NOTE : In some countries, it is usual to bargain in markets and small shops.

Example: Buying a ring

Tourist : How much is that ring, please?

Vendor            : Only $ 200, Sir.

Tourist : That’s rather expensive. How about $ 100?

Vendor            : I can let you have it for $ 180.

Tourist : How about $ 130?

Vendor            : $ 150, Sir. That’s my last price.

Tourist : All right. I’ll take it, thanks.

Ways to say it: Bargaining

A         : That’s rather expensive. How about …? (lower price)

                                                   I’ll offer you …. (lower price)

                                                   Will you take …? (lower price)

B          : I’ll let you have it for …. (higher price)

              That’s too low. How about …? (higher price)

              My lowest price is …. (higher price)