ENGLISH 1 DAY 21

PRELIMINARY READING PART 3 2

Shopping and services

Match the descriptions to the places.
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1. You can open an account here. a charity shop

2. It’s often outdoors and you can often find bargains here. b post office

3. The money you spend here helps other people. c bank

4. You go here to buy medicines and things for your health. d department store

5. It might be self-service, or there might be a waiter. e market

6. You go here to keep fit. f chemist

7. You go here to send a parcel. g sports centre

8. You can buy clothes and other things in this big shop. h restaurant

Complete the sentences with the words in the box. One word is used more than once.
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around back for on out up with

1. Excuse me, I’m looking ................ the shoe department. Can you tell me where it is?
2. It’s a good idea to shop ................ and find the best price before you buy something.
3. That’s a nice jacket – why don’t you try it ................ ?
4. The canteen used to be cheap, but they’ve put their prices ................ recently.
5. I need a jumper to go ................ my new trousers.
6. The shoes were so popular that they sold ................ after two days.
7. If you don’t like this jumper, you can take it ................ and change it.
8. I haven’t got enough money to pay ................ all these things!

Exam task
Look at the sentences below about a personal shopping service at Adlers’ department store.
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Read the text on the next page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose A.
If it is not correct, choose B.

1. Adlers’ Department Store has just started offering a personal shopping service. A B
2. The personal shopping charge is refunded if you buy some clothes. A B
3. The personal shopper starts by showing you some clothes to find out what you are looking for. A B
4. Personal shoppers learn their skills from people who know the job well. A B
5. You should decide how much you can afford to spend before you come to your appointment. A B
6. You have to share a changing room with other shoppers. A B
7. A maximum of five people can attend an appointment together. A B
8. The personal shopper can help you to find clothes at reduced prices. A B
9. You have to book in advance to get an appointment with a personal shopper. A B
10. With the special offer this month, you can only save money on electronic goods. A B

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Could a personal shopper help you?

Do you love shopping but can never find clothes that
fit you or look nice? Or maybe you hate shopping and
just want to get it done quickly? Well, why not come to
Adlers’ Department Store and try one of our personal
shoppers?
shopping at the same time. It’s great fun, and it works
especially well if you’re all going to a special event
together. You can save money, too. When there’s a sale
on, your shopper can help you to avoid the crowds and
find some amazing bargains.

Our personal shoppers have helped hundreds of
customers over many years, both men and women.
People of all ages have enjoyed the benefits of our
service, and it doesn’t have to be expensive. We charge
a small amount for your appointment, but we give you
this money back if you buy any of the items you try on.
If you’re interested in trying our personal shopping
experience, why not come along to one of our stores
and talk to us? On days when the store is quiet, one of
our personal shoppers might be free to help you there
and then. But it’s best to book in advance, to make sure
you aren’t disappointed.

Before you look at any clothes, our personal shopper For this month only, if you book an appointment with a
will sit down with you and discuss what you are looking personal shopper, we’re offering a ten per cent discount
for – whether it’s a special dress for a party, clothes you on goods in all departments of our store, including
can wear to school or university, a smart suit for a job electronic items such as computers and tablets.
interview or just some new clothes to take on holiday.
All our personal shoppers are trained in our stores by So what are you waiting for? Get yourself a new look,
experienced staff to know what styles and colours will and make shopping fun!
suit you best. It’s a good idea to think about money
in advance and set a limit on the amount you want to
spend, so the personal shopper can find clothes within
your price range.

Then comes the enjoyable part! You sit back and relax
while your personal shopper looks at the huge choice of
clothes in our store and selects items for you to try on.
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One advantage of having a personal shopper is that you
get your own private changing room, so you can take
your time, even if the rest of the store is crowded.

If you prefer to shop with your friends, there is also an

option to have a group appointment. You can bring up
to five friends with you, and you all get help with your

Exam tips
Read the whole text quickly before you answer the questions.
The information in the text is in the same order as the questions.
Underline the phrases in the text that tell you that your answers are right.

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