+* UNIT 8 SHOPPING

PRONOUNCIATION
/sp/ /st/
special /ˈspeʃəl/ stay /steɪ/

I. Cách phát âm
 Âm/st/ được tạo ra bởi 2 âm/s/ và /t/
- /s/: mặt lưỡi chạm nhẹ vào lợi hàm răng trên,
phần gạc mềm được nâng lên. Sau đó, hơi được
đẩy thoát ra giữa mặt lưỡi và lợi hàm trên
nhưng không tạo ra độ rung ở cổ họng.
- /k/: đầu lưỡi chạm vào lợi hàm trên và nâng
phần ngạc mềm lên để chặn luồng khí trong
miệng. Sau đó, bật mạnh hơi để tạo ra âm/t/
mà không lảm rung dây thanh.
- Kết hợp từ âm/s/ sang âm/t/ chúng ta được
cụm phụ âm/st/
• Âm /sp/ được kết hợp bởi 2 âm /s/ và /p/
- /s/: mặt lưỡi chạm nhẹ vào lợi hàm răng
trên, phần gạc mềm được nâng lên. Sau đó, hơi
được đẩy thoát ra giữa mặt lưỡi và lợi hàm trên
nhưng không tạo ra độ rung ở cổ họng.
- /p/ mím nhẹ hai môi và nâng ngạc mềm lên
để chặn luồng khí trong miệng. Sau đó, bật hơi
để tạo ra mà không làm rung dây thanh trong
cổ họng.
- Kết hợp từ âm/s/ sang âm/p/ chúng ta được
cụm phụ âm/sp/

II. sự khác nhau giữa /st/ and /sp/

1. Về mặt âm thanh: Sự khác biệt của cụm phụ âm /st/ và /sp/ xuất phát từ sự khác
biệt của vị trí môi và lưỡi khi bật hơi phát âm âm /t/ và /p/
- Với âm /t/ đầu lưỡi lại chạm vào lợi hàm trên và hai môi hé mở.
- Với âm /p/ lưỡi thả lỏng nhưng hai môi lại mím nhẹ.
/st/: still style
/st/: spill spy
2. Về mặt chính tả:
 - Cụm phụ âm /st/ được phát âm trong các từ có cụm chữ cái
Ex: still, costume, longest,...
- Cụm phụ âm /sp/ được phát âm trong các từ có cụm chữ cái sp
Ex: spill, spa, sport,...

Task 1. Pick out the word which has /st/ or /sp/, then divide them into correct columns.

display skirt clasp schedule spy

sky cracks atmosphere special ancestor
disc spouse stuck phosphate smoke
aspect stand sculpture cyclist stain
least sport packs snake students
spark hospital speak stay philosophy
costume request space scanner spill

/sp/ /st/

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……………………… …………………………………

……………………………………… …………………………………

……………………… …………………

Task 2: Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.

1 A. partner B. dollar C. dark D. artist

2 A. island B. outstand C. economics D. thirsty
3 A. spicy B. style C. typewriter D. try
4 A. discount B. mouth C. shoulder D. south
5 A. shop B. gone C. clothes D. boring
6 A. painting B. entertain C. remain D. bargain
7 A. brand B. range C. sale D. bake
 8 A. excitement B. assitant C. expire D. item
9 A. display B. benefit C. internet D. episode
10 A. credit B. customer C. announcement D. seller
11 A. return B. further C. schedule D. purchase
12 A. complainted B. addicted C. divided D. expired
13 A. brand B. advantage C. wander D. access
14 A. stadium B. often C. castle D. whistle
15 A. access B. centre C. market D. well-lit

Task 3: Choose the word with a different stress pattern form the others.

1 A. expire B. wander C. complaint D. prefer

2 A. episode B. addicted C. excitement D. assistant
3 A. shuttle B. seller C. credit D. support
4 A. customer B. advantage C. decorate D. homemaker
5 A. speciality B. economics C. shopaholic D. convenience
6 A. popularity B. advertisement C. supermarket D. decoration
7 A. surround B. discount C. shopper D. schedule
8 A. travelling B. smartphone C. product D. refusal
9 A. holiday B. exercise C. consider D. interview
10 A. receive B. repeat C. private D. provide
11 A. builder B. teacher C. writer D. career
12 A. complaint B. problem C. customer D. hotline
13 A. seller B. discount C. attract D. enter
14 A. shopping B. return C. owner D. item
15 A. access B. sometimes C. often D. display

VOCABULARY

WORD PRONUNCIATION MEANING

access (n) /ˈækses/ nguồn để tiếp cận, truy cập vào

addicted (adj) (to) /əˈdɪktɪd/ say mê, nghiện
 advertisement (n) /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ quảng cáo
bargain (v) /ˈbɑːɡən/ mặc cả

complaint (n) /kəmˈpleɪnt/ lời phàn nàn / khiếu nại

convenience (store) /kənˈviːniəns (stɔː)/ (cửa hàng) tiện ích

customer (n) /ˈkʌstəmə/ khách hàng

discount (shop) /ˈdɪskaʊnt (ʃɒp)/ (cửa hàng) hạ giá

display (n, v) /dɪˈspleɪ/ sự trưng bày, bày biện, trưng bày

dollar store /ˈdɒlə ˌstɔː/ cửa hàng đồng giá (một đô la)
fair (n) /feə/ hội chợ

farmers’ market (n) /ˈfɑːməz mɑːkɪt/ chợ nông sản

goods (n) /ɡʊdz/ hàng hoá

home-grown (adj) /ˌhəʊm ˈɡrəʊn/ tự trồng

home-made (adj) /ˌhəʊm ˈmeɪd/ tự làm

item (n) /ˈaɪtəm/ một món hàng

on sale /ɒn seɪl/ đang (được bán) hạ giá

open-air market /ˌəʊpən ˈeə ˈmɑːkɪt/ chợ họp ngoài trời

price tag (n) /ˈpraɪs tæɡ/ nhãn ghi giá một mặt hàng

schedule (n) /ˈʃedjuːl/ lịch trình, thời gian biểu

Task 1. Look at the picture and put the words in the box under the correct picture.

open-air market shopaholic complaint price tag

bargain home-grown discount shop home-made
convenience store speciality shop addicted online shopping
 1. _________________ 2. _____________ 3. _______________ 4. _______________

5. ________________ 6. _____________ 7. _______________ 8. _______________

9. _________________ 10. ____________ 11. _______________ 12. _______________

market supermarket range price tag speciality

shopaholic produce seller convenience costumes
shopaholic browse price tag discount outlets
Task 2. Complete the sentences with the words / phrases below. There are some words you may not
need to use.offer customer home-made open air convenien
service t

1. I don’t know how much the sweater costs because the ____________is missing.
2. She admitted that she is a ________________. She can’t resist shopping every
weekend.
3. We can’t come to various shops to check the goods and prices, so we
_____________the online stores first to save time.
4. As we were not satisfied with the service of the shops in the mall, we came to
______________for a complaint.
5. They give 10% _____________for cash payment.
6. How much is it? I can’t find the ____________.
7. The shop sells only fresh local ______________.
8. The _____________chain announced that it was cutting the cost of all its fresh and
frozen meat.
9. The children were dressed in Halloween _____________.
 10. The __________of the painting was kept secret.
11. All our fruit comes from the farmers’ __________.
12. Most ____________ stores are located on busy street corners or at gas stations.
13. She used to be an absolute ____________ until she had a baby.
14. A ____________ shop is a shop that sells unusual or special products.
15. They sell a wide __________ of skin-care products.

Task 3. Match the words or phrases with their definition.

A B
1. browse A. to try to make someone agree to give you
something that is better for you, such as a better
price or better working conditions
2. home-made B. a person who is buying things from a shop or a
number of shops.
3. internet C. from your own garden
access
4. bargain D. to look through a book a magazine without
reading everything, or to walk around a shop
looking at several things without intending to buy
any of them
5. speciality E. a shop where everything costs one dollar
shop
6. shopaholic F. made at home and not bought from shop
7. display G. a market where local farmers sell the fruit,
vegetables, meat, ect… that they produce on their
farm
8. shopper H. to be no longer legally acceptable because the
period of time for which it could be used has
ended
9. home- I. to arrange something or a collection of things so
grown that it can be seen by the public
10. expire J. the ability to connect to the internet
11.dollar K. a person who enjoys shopping very much and
store does it a lot.
12. farmer’s L. a shop that focuses on selling a particular brand or
market a particular type of product

Task 4. Give the correct form of the word given to complete the sentence.
1. I will never return to that store again. The sales ___________ was rule and they kept
talking to each other when I asked for help. ( ASSIST)
2. Every day, millions of __________ hit the stores in full force - both online and on
foot. (SHOP)
3. My friend Abby is a real ___________; she almost always comes home with bags full
of new purchases. (SHOP)
4. On the weekends, several shops ____________ customers by offering a variety of
things at discounts. (ATTRACTION)
5. Kathy's always been a _____________ - she never stays anywhere for long.
(WANDER)
6. A lot of people visit shopping center over the holidays to admire the _____________ .
(DECORATE)
7. For some people, shopping online has become an ___________. Even goods they
don't truly need, they can't help but buy them. (ADDICTED)
8. You can shop online by simply browsing a __________'s website, choose the item you
want, and place your purchase to shop online. (SELL)
9. It's easy and ____________ to shop in a mall. Nearly everything you need is there.
(CONVENIENCE)
10. A bakery and a florist are two examples of ____________ stores. (SPECIAL)
11. There are department stores with a wide range of ___________ in almost every major
city. (PRODUCT)
12. I'm phoning to ____________ about the jacket I bought yesterday. (COMPLAINT)
13. The light from a gas lamp was soft and _____________. (YELLOW)
14. I don't need to bargain at the grocery because everything has a __________ price on
the price tag. (FIX)
15. You may get a lot of locally grown produce when you go to a __________'s market.
(FARM)

GRAMMAR

I.Present tenses (CÁC THÌ HIỆN TẠI)

SIMPLE PRESENT PRESENT CONTINUOUS

(THÌ HIỆN TẠI ĐƠN) (THÌ HIỆN TẠI TIẾP DIỄN)
CẤU
TRÚC
Khẳng S + Vs/es + O S + is/am/are + V-ing
 định: S + do/does + not + V S + is/am/are not + V-ing
Phủ định: Do/Does + S + V? Is/Am/Are + S + V-ing?
Nghi vấn:
CÁCH
DÙNG:
1. Thì hiện tại đơn diễn tả một Thì hiện tại tiếp diễn diễn tả một hành
chân lý, một sự thật hiển động đang diễn ra và kéo dài dài một
nhiên. thời gian ở hiện tại.
Ví dụ:
Ví dụ: The children are playing football now.
The sun rises in the East.
Tom comes from England.
2. Thì hiện tại đơn diễn tả 1 thói Thì này cũng thường tiếp theo sau câu
quen, một hành động xảy ra đề nghị, mệnh lệnh.
thường xuyên ở hiện tại.
Ví dụ: Ví dụ:
Mary often goes to school by Look! The child is crying.
bicycle. Be quiet! The baby is sleeping in the
I get up early every morning. next room.
Lưu ý: Ta thêm “es” sau các động từ Không dùng thì này với các động từ chỉ
tận cùng là: o, ch, sh, ss, z. nhận thức tri giác như: to see, hear,
understand, know, like, want, glance,
feel, think, smell, love, hate, realize,
seem, remember, forget, etc...
Dấu hiệu Thường có các từ: always, Thường có các từ: now, at the moment,
nhận biết: every, usually, often, at present, right now...
generally, frequently.
II. PRESENT SIMPLE AND PRESENT CONTINUOS FOR FUTURE
Thì hiện tại đơn để diễn tả thì tương lai khi nói về lịch làm việc, thời gian biểu, lịch trình
tàu xe … (như giao thông công cộng, lịch chiếu phim, lịch phát song chương trình truyền
hình…)

Ex: The train leaves Poly mouth at 11.30 and arrives in London at 14.45.

It’s Friday tomorrow.

Thì hiện tại tiếp diễn được sử dụng với nghĩa tương lai khi diễn tả một kế hoạch trong
tương lai gần (có dự định trước).

Ex: - What are you doing on Saturday evening?

- I’m not working tomorrow, so we can go out somewhere.

III. Adverbs of frequency (TRẠNG TỪ CHỈ TẦN XUẤT)
Usage
1. Trạng từ tần suất được sử dụng để diễn tả mức độ thường xuyên của một hành
động hay một thói quen. (luôn luôn, thường xuyên, thỉnh thoảng, không bao giờ,
…)
Ví dụ:
– He always do morning exercise at 5 a.m. (Anh ta luôn luôn tập thể dục lúc 5 giờ sáng)
2. Trạng từ chỉ tần suất dùng để trả lời các câu hỏi về “How often ( Có
thường….?)”
Ví dụ:
– How often do you go shopping? (Bạn có thường đi mua sắm không?)
=> I sometimes go shopping. (Tôi thỉnh thoảng mới đi mua sắm)
Các trạng từ chỉ tần suất thường sử dụng

Trạng từ chỉ tần suất Ý nghĩa

Always Luôn luôn (ở mức 100%)

Usually Thường xuyên (mức 90%)

Often Thường thường (mức 70%)

Sometimes Đôi khi, đôi lúc (mức 50%)

Never Không bao giờ (mức 0%)

 She always gets up late. (Cô ấy luôn luôn thức dậy trễ.)
 She often goes to the park. (Cô ấy thường đi công viên.)
 She sometimes eats at home. (Cô ấy thỉnh thoảng mới ăn ở nhà.)
 She seldom goes picnic. (Cô ấy hiếm khi đi dã ngoại.)
 She never plays badminton. (Cô ấy không bao giờ chơi tennis.)

Form :
1. Đứng sau động từ “tobe”
Ví dụ: I am never late for school. (Tôi không bao giờ đi học trễ)
2. Đứng trước động từ chính và đứng sau chủ từ
Ví dụ: He sometimes wash his car. (Anh ta thỉnh thoảng mới rửa xe)
3. Đứng giữa trợ động từ và động từ chính trong câu
Ví dụ:
 – I have never been abroad. (Tôi chưa bao giờ đi nước ngoài)
– You should usually do your homework before going to school. (Bạn nên làm bài tập về
nhà trước khi đến lớp)

Task 1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs given

make wander try on browse display

missed grow hang out bargain return
1. I __________ the start of the class because my bus was late.
2. The company is ___________ with growers over the price of coffee.
3. __________ a shopping list to prevent buying unnecessary things.
4. The trip allows you plenty of time for _____________ around the shops.
5. Some people _____________ their goods on stalls, while others had just put them out
on the pavement.
6. _____________ the shoes to see if they fit.
7. Haven't you got anything better to do than _____________ with friends at the
shopping centre?
8. We spent the morning _______________around the old part of the city.
9. The new TV broke so they ____________ it to the shop.
10. The villagers ___________ coffee and maize to sell in the market.

Task 2. Circle the correct answer.

1. Tomorrow the sun (rises/ is rising) at 6.44 and it (sets/ is setting) at 18.33.
2. I (don’t do / am not doing) anything tonight. I want to relax.
3. What time (do you meet/ are you meeting) John on Sunday?

4. This year the school (ends/ is ending) on 28 June.

5. After the reconstruction, the supermarket (opens/ is opening) on Monday again

6. I can’t help you. I (see/ am seeing) the doctor this afternoon.
7. We’ve already booked our holiday. We (go/ are going) to Rome in May.

8. Could you meet us at the airport tomorrow morning? The plane (lands/ is landing) at
10.15.

9. The piano concert doesn’t start/ is not starting) at 8 °’clock. It’s cancelled.
 10. (Do you have/ Are you having) your birthday party this week or next week? I forgot.

Task 3. Complete the sentences with the simple present, present continuous.

1. We ________ dinner party on Friday and you’re invited. (have)

2. Most shops ________ in Spa until 10 am. (not open)

3. What time ________ the comer shop ________? (shut)

4. Where ________ you ________ in Bangkok? (stay)

5. My tai-chi classes ________ next week. (start)

6. Our flight in London ________ at 4 o’clock in the afternoon. (land)

7. Everything’s arranged. We ________ house this Saturday. (move)

8. We ________ at Litith’s Café this afternoon at four. (meet)

9. I’m sorry. I can’t meet up this weekend. We ________ to Wales. (go)

10. Our ferry for Ibiza ________ at 6 tomorrow morning. (depart)

11. The train ________ at 9 at night. (arrive)

12. Giovanni ________ to spend the weekend with us. (come)

13. What time ________ you ________ to the doctors on Wednesday? (go)

14. What time ________ the film ________? (start)

15. ________ the concert ________ at 7 or 8? (begin)

Task 4. Circle the correct options in brackets.

1. She lives next door but we (rarely see / see rarely) her.
2. Her husband (sometimes goes / goes sometimes) to the bar in the evening.
3. We (always are / are always) at home on holidays.
4. Lan (frequently doesn’t play / doesn't frequently play) basketball.
5. They (hardly ever go / go hardly ever) swimming.
6. My personal doctor checks my health (hardly / regularly).
7. My friend and I take vacations together quite (never / frequently).
8. What does Mai (often do / do often) at break time?
9. (Do often you shop / Do you often shop) online?
 10.(Does occasionally Tom visits / Does Tom occasionally visits) his grandmother?

Task 5. Put the adverbs in brackets in the correct place of the following sentences.

1. My mother goes to the supermarket on Saturdays. (usually)

________________________________________
2. Most children get up early on the weekends. (rarely)
________________________________________
3. She is patient when teaching her students. (always)
________________________________________
4. Linda cooks dinner for her family. (sometimes)
________________________________________
5. He jogs in the morning. (often)
________________________________________
6. She is sad. (seldom)
________________________________________
7. My sister misses an episode of the Kid's Talents programme. (never)
________________________________________
8. My father doesn't go fishing. (frequently)
________________________________________
9. I am excited to see her. (always)
________________________________________
10.He smiles. (hardlyever)
________________________________________

Task 6. Find ONE mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it.
1. I sometimes just go shopping a few times a year since I don't enjoy it.
A B C D
2. . She put on a number of dresses before deciding on one for the celebration
A B C D

3. The farmer's market, where local farmers sell its products, is one of my mother's
favorite places to shop. A B C
D
4. My friend Alex has a problem with addiction on online shopping. Her purchasing
power is limitless.
D A B C
5. Before deciding purchase something, customers can touch the products and tries on
clothes and shoes.
 A B C D
6. Some people visit shopping centers to browse while others go there for entertain.
A B C D
7. The summer term will begin on April 10th, so you should carefully prepare for it.
A B C D
8. I only go shopping a few times a year because I am not interested it.
A B C D
9. What time will the bus arrive in Seattle?
A B C D
10. When you will visit a famer's market, you will find a lot of fruit and vegetable. A
B C D

LISTENING

Task 1: Listening to the passage and fill in the missing words.

Shopping must be one of the world’s most (1) _________ hobbies. I hate it. There’s
nothing more boring than (2) __________around shopping malls. What a waste of
time. I know a lot of people who like window shopping – just walking around shops
without wanting to buy anything. Crazy! My plan for shopping is ‘quickly in,
quickly out’. If I have to go shopping, I go in the morning on a weekday. This is
when the stores are (3) ________ and you can get what you want quickly, without
thousands of other (4) _________ getting in your way. The worst time to go
shopping is on a Saturday afternoon (5) _____________ season. It seems as though
all of the world’s (6) ________________ are in the same store as you. I was happy
when online shopping came along. This is very relaxing.

Task 2: Listen and decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F)
1. All the stores are under one roof.
______
2. Everyone in the neighborhood is pleased with the new mall.
______
3. It will be more comfortable to shop in the mall than in the present shopping
area. ______
4. All of the goods in the small shops is cheaper than ones in the new stores.
______

5. Some of the stores on Tran Phu Street may have to close.

______
 SPEAKING

Task 1. Choose the correct response. Then practise the short exchanges in pairs.

1. A: Why do people often go shopping at B: a/ Because they have to park their cars.
street markets? b/ Because it’s convenient.

2. A: Is it right that people not only go to
a traditional market to get food?
3. A: I think retailers in Viet Nam are
good at calculation.
B: a/ Yes, it’s a place to meet and exchange
information.
b/ Yes, we can get a wide range of food.
B: a/ Oh, yes. They have much experience.
b/ Oh, yes. They have no math skills.

4. A: Where can I get shopping B: a/ From online shopping.

experience? b/ From a traditional market.

5. A: Why is he a shopaholic? B: a/ Because he often bargains.

6. A: Can we bargain in a supermarket?
7. A: Why do visitors go to convenience
shops?
b/ Because he buys a lot of junk.
B: a/ Certainly not. They offer fixed prices.
b/ Certainly. You can see the price tags.
B: a/ Because they are open all the time.
b/ Because they offer fresher goods.

8. A: Why do the whole family go B: a/ Because they don’t want to leave

shopping at a supermarket?
9. A: Why don’t you bring your credit
card?
anyone at home alone.
b/ Because there are goods and entertainment
for all ages
B: a/ Credit cards are not convenient now.
b/ I can’t use it at an open-air market.

10. A: Is it necessary to make a shopping B: a/ Yes, it helps us to save time.

list? b/ No, we buy many unnecessary things.

Task 2. Choose the most suitable response A, B, C or D to complete each of the following exchanges.
1. “Hello, I’d like to make a complaint about my internet service. – “
_________________”
A. Thank you for your service.
B. I’m sorry to hear that, what is the problem?
C. Help youself.
D. Your internet speed is very slow.
2. “I’m having some big problems on this tour. – “ _____________________”
A. What’s the matter? We are here to help you.
B. This company seems very disorganized.
C. Please, make yourself at home.
D. What don’t you like about your food?
3. I’m sorry you are having an unpleasant time. What may I help you with? –
“_____________”
A. Did you enjoy your dinner?
B. I’d like to discuss some problems that I’m having here.
C. Couldn’t be better. Thank you.
D. That is very rude.
4. “Good morning, can I help you?” – “ _______________”
A. I’d like to make a complaint about my T-shirt that I bought yesterday.
B. Don’t forget to do what I have told you.
C. Not a problem, sir.
D. It is my pleasure.
5. “You shouldn’t put my bag on the ground like that. – “ _____________”
A. That’s what I think.
B. Don’t mention it.
C. I’m sorry, but it too heavy.
D. I’m grateful for your kind heart.

Choose the best option A, B, or C to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
1. - Customer: I’m sorry to say that there’s something wrong with the charger I bought
last month.
- Shop assistant: ________
A. Can I have a look at your bill?
B.Are you sure it’s our fault?
C. I’m sorry. I’ll exchange a new one for you.
2. - Customer: I’m not satisfied with the service that the shop assistant provided.
- Shopkeeper: ________
A. Oh, I’ll sack her.
B.I’m so sorry. Can I know what happened?
C. I’m sorry. There is nothing we can do about it.
3. - Shop assistant: What can I help you, Sir?
- Customer: ________
A. I’d like to exchange this calculator. This one doesn’t work.
 B.I want to meet your boss.
C. Are you the boss of this shop?
4. - Customer: Hi, can I exchange this watch? I dropped it and now it doesn’t work.
- Shop assistant: ________
A. That’s not my mistake.
B.I’m afraid there isn’t much we can do about it.
C. I can’t tell you how sorry I am.
5. - Customer: Sorry to bother you but I hope I can get a refund for this coat.
- Shop assistant: ________
A. Are you kidding, sir? We don’t have such a policy.
B. What’s wrong with it, Sir? Can I exchange another one for you?
C. We don’t have a policy. Customers should think carefully before picking something.

READING

Task 1. Read the text and match the words with their definition
Teen Shopping Habits in Vietnam
We interviewed three teens about their shopping habits. Read on to find the best tips.
Thanh, 16: “I like to shop at thrift stores. It's more fun and, of course, less expensive
than buying clothes in the shopping mall. And your clothes will be unique. Also, we
already have so much trash on our planet, so I don't think we need to buy new clothes.
My top tip is to pay attention to the brands. Some brands use quality materials, and if
you see them at a thrift store, get them quickly before someone else does.”
Vân, 15: “I buy most of my clothes from a local store near my house. I can walk there in
just a few minutes. It's much easier and less crowded than at shopping malls, and the
customer service is better. The sales assistants are friendlier and always give me good
advice on what to buy.”
Ngọc, 15: “I prefer to do my shopping at shopping malls. It's easier because my parents
don't have to take me to different stores. My advice is to be careful with money. Decide
how much you can spend,and don't spend more than that. Never buy things you don't
need just because they're on sale. My least favorite clothes are always things I bought
just because they were cheap.”
1. Where does Thanh buy her clothes?
_____________________________________________
2. What is Thanh’s advice for shoppers?
_____________________________________________
3. Why does Van prefer a local store to shopping malls?
_____________________________________________
4. Why does Ngoc like shopping malls?
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Task 2. Read the text and decide if the statements are true (T), false (F), or not given (NG)

Lung Phin Market is probably one of the must-visit fair in Ha Giang because it is special
in many ways.
The market only opens in the Tiger and Monkey days in a month, and is reopened after
every six days. This means if the market takes place on Tiger day this week, Monkey day
is the launching day in the next week. The fair is an occasion for 16 ethnic minorities
from around this area to gather up and have fun.
On this day, youngsters of all ages and genders dress up, travel to the fair hoping to find
themselves a good ending for their love affairs. Hmong girls dress nicely instunning
floral pattern costumes while Dao girls pick shiny pieces of jewellery so as to impress
those they’re in love with. Small kids wear new clothes and ask to go along with their
parents to the fair to enjoy the animated atmosphere.
Lung Phin fair offers a variety of local products. Mostly there are essential ones for
ordinary life such as rice, meat, and handmade garments. These are made by peoples in
the most meticulous way. Some sellers only bring to the fair a pair of chicken, a dozen of
eggs or simply several bundles of sugar cane, some mint honey, snow tea, or brocade.
(Adapted from: https://vietnamdiscovery.com)
Statements T F N
G
1. Lung Phin market is a special fair that visitors should come
to.
2. The market opens only two days a month.
3. The fair is an occasion for people to come to buy goods and
enjoy the animated atmosphere.
4. Many Hmong and Dao girls find their lovers in this fair.
5. The products here are made in an extremely careful way.

Task 3. Fill in each gap with a word from the box. There are three extra words that you do not
need to use.

supermarkets custom products produce

vendors habit range businessmen
Despite the changes in society, most of Vietnamese mothers and grandmothers still go to
the traditional markets for daily fresh (1)__________. They are always fond of freshness,
and have the (2) _________of going shopping every day to prepare meals for the whole
family. Some young ladies love shopping at (3) _____________, but they often complain
about the freshness of seafood there.
People often stop their motorbikes at a street-side market as it is much quicker than
 parking their motorbike in the supermarket basement. They can sit on their motorbike
and get food from the street (4) ___________. Sellers in these markets often have really
quick calculation without using any calculator in hand.
Big markets are like the trading hub of the region or wholesale markets, so everything
can be found there with a wide (5) __________ of goods. Wandering around a market, a
tourist can experience the lives of local people.

Task 4. Read the passages and answer the questions below.

A. Match the shops with their descriptions (A - C) below. There are shops you may not
need to use.

A. Department stores B. Supermarkets E.Open-air markets

C. Corner shops D. Fair trades
E.
(1) _____
Britain was once known as a nation of shopkeepers, however the small shop in the UK is
almost a thing of the past. They are often run by families operating as sole traders. They
usually specialise in a small range of goods, e.g. butchers, tailors, greengrocers,
newsagents etc. Prices are often higher in these shops, as they cannot afford to buy in
large quantities, and the range of goods on offer is often small.
(2) _____
They must have a minimum selling area of 186m 2 and at least 3 check outs. They are
often situated on the edge of a town by a main road or motorway. They are mostly self-
service and sell a range of goods including groceries, clothing, electrical goods, etc.;
however, their main selling items are food and drink. Prices are generally low. Tescos,
Sainsburys and Asda are three of the largest ones in the UK.
(3) _____
They are a collection of shops under one roof, but under the control of one firm. They
sell a wide range of goods. They usually occupy large buildings in expensive city
centres. Each store has a number of departments and each department specialises in a
particular type of product or service such as electrical goods, carpets, clothing,
furniture, ... The most famous one in the UK is probably Harrods. They also offer
customer loyalty cards, or store credit cards.
(Adapted from: https://www.learnenglish.de)
B. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
1. The word specialise in passage 1 means ________.
A. study much B. train hard
C. spend more time on D. become expert
2. If you want goods at a variety of choices and low prices, you should go to ________.
A. a department store B. a corner shop
 C. a supermarket D. an open-air market

WRITING

Task 1. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.

1. shopping malls/ I/ with/ browsing/ am interested/ wandering/ friends/ in/ hanging out/
chatting/ while/ and/ through.
__________________________________________________________________________
2. entertainment/often/ all ages/ these/ free/ customers/ of/ for/These/ year-round/
centres/ offer
__________________________________________________________________________
3. because/ a/ never/ prices/ you/ supermarket/ In/ can/ fixed/ bargain/ the/ are
__________________________________________________________________________
4. because/ need/ dollar store/ purchase/ them/ from/ dont’/ I/ items/ don’t/ often/ the/ I
__________________________________________________________________________
5. shopping centres/ to/ a lot of/ During/ decoration/ to/ see/ holidays/ people/ go/
__________________________________________________________________________
6. for/ I/ browsing/ am/of/ clothes/ the/ in/ online/ habit
______________________________________________________________________
7. bus/ to/ 9:00/ The/ that/ a/ ward Thu Duc/ says/ schedule/ is/ bus/ at/ there
______________________________________________________________________
8. comfortable/ try/ for/ four/ are/ but/ on/ dresses/ none/I
__________________________________________________________________________

Task 2. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

1. Her income is quite low. She can’t resist buying new things. (although)
____________________________________________________________________
2. Our customer service staff have to take good care of our customers. They would turn
to other brands. (otherwise)
____________________________________________________________________
3. The price tag can tell you about prices. You can still bargain and pay 20% lower than
the prices on the tags. (but)
____________________________________________________________________
4. Many shops are offering 50% discounts before Tet. Customers seem to be very careful
about spendings as the economy is facing a downturn. (however)
 ____________________________________________________________________
5. I told the shop assistant that I was not satisfied with the product. She refused to give
me a refund. (yet)
____________________________________________________________________________
6. It’s no trouble at all. It’s a great pleasure to know your tradition. (on the contrary)
____________________________________________________________________
7. The coffee shop provides free Wi-Fi. There are several high speed cable ports. (in
addition)
____________________________________________________________________
8. She first disagreed to join our shopping. She changed her mind later. (however)
____________________________________________________________________

Task 3. Write a short paragraph to talk about advantages and disadvantages of online shopping

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TEST FOR UNIT 7

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three
in each question.
1. A. wrong B. store C. order D. clothes
2. A. credit B. customer C. announcement D. seller
3. A. complainted B. addicted C. divided D. expired
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the other three in each
question.
4. A. shopping B. return C. owner D. item
5. A. customer B. advantage C. decorate D. homemaker
Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below.
6. The responsibility of a ________ is to provide customers with help and sell goods.
A. shop assistant B. dealer C. customer service D. cashier
7. I don’t know how to ________ for lower prices so I shop in supermarkets as theyhave
fixed prices.
A. negotiate B. bargain C. discuss D. beg
8. They aim to respond to all customer _____________within 24 hours.
A. illness B. dissatisfaction C. complains D. complaints
9. Take your student card with you, you will get a ________ of 30%.
A. sale B. bargain C. decrease D. discount
10.We went ________ in an antique shop and got this vase. It is good value for
mymoney.
A. window shopping C. brand shopping
B. bargain hunting D. brand hunting
11. We have new shoes ________ from today. The prices are a bit high but they
areworth your money.
A.on sale B. for sale C. for buy D. under offer
12. Electronic goods are ________ at 30% this week, so I will get a new dishwasher.
A.for sale B. on discount C. on sale D. for rent
13.I like shopping in that small convenience store because they are always ________.
A.clean and clear C. chalk and cheese
B.spick and span D. bread and butter
14.I am not a shopaholic. In fact, I go shopping ________.
A. out of the blue C. once on a blue moon
B.once in a blue moon D. Monday blues
15. It has a _____________of more than $2,000.
A.price control B. price tag C. price war D. priceless
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in
each of the following sentences.
16. All the items have fixed prices on their price tag.
 A. clothes B. drinks C. food D. goods
17. The market near my house is small but offers a wide range of products.
A. some B. a few C. less D. lots of
18. Most mothers love shopping at the discount shops because they offer lower prices
on all products.
A. increase B. reduction C. agreement D. extension
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in
each of the following sentences.
19. Never buy things you don’t need just because they are on sale.
A. reduce in price B. increase in price C. double in price D. halve in price

20. Kristen was well known for being a shopaholic and Tom didn't want to be anywhere
near her when she was let loose in a mall.
A. frequent shopper B. consumerist C. saver D. mallrat

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below.
21. The factory outlets ________ a special offer for all items next week as planned.
A. will give B. give C. are giving D. are going to give
22.The sale season ________ in December, so let’s wait until then. It’s just a
monthfrom now.
A.will begins B. is beginning C. begins D. is going to begin
23.The Community Fair ________ this Spring, and we have all decided to attend it
A.is held B. will be held C. will take place D. is taking place
24.________ they took their laptops to the shop, they asked for their receipts.
A. If B. When C. Since D. Because
25.My mother prefers___________at the supermarket to the market.
A. shop B. to shop C. shops D. to shopping
26.The bowl is ______ glass and paper is _________tree.
A. made from/made by B. made by/ made in
B.made of/ made by D. made of/ made from
27.I was late for work only one time last year. I’m__________late.
A. sometime B. always C. never D. rarely
28.I went through about four years of being addicted __________video games.
A. play B. to play C. to playing D. playing
29.I________eat junk food because I know it’s not healthy.
A. sometimes B. seldom C. always D. often
 30.A: Do you ever drink coffee? B: Yes, but only _______, not often. Just a few
times a week.
A.usually B. sometimes C. rarely D. never
Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each sentence below
31. I sometimes just go shopping a few times a year since I don't enjoy it.
A B C D
32. You are still responsible for pay the shipping costs if you return an item.
A B C D
33. My uncle often shops at dollar stores. He claims that nothing there is worthwhile
purchasing.
34. You should spend your money in sale products. They will last a long time.
A B C D
35. I’m sure you will have an forgettable time when you attend traditional shopping
in Vietnam.
D A B C
Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (T) or False (F).
MALL OF AMERICA
The USA is famous for its skyscrapers that appear in most big cities and its huge
shopping malls. Americans love shopping there.
The Mall of America, or MOA, in Minnesota with over 520 stores is the biggest mall in
the USA. About 40 million people from many countries visit it every year. You can find
everything there from accessories and books to electronics, toys, and travel. When you
get tired of shopping, you can eat in two big food courts. 20 fast food restaurants serve a
variety of dishes and snacks. After that you can watch a movie in a 14-screen movie
theatre, visit a dinosaur museum, have fun at the indoor amusement park with roller
coasters, or play golf. There is even an aquarium with over 4,500 sea creatures including
sharks. MOA has something for everyone.

T F
36. Americans love shopping in skyscrapers in cities
37. The Mall of America is the biggest mall in the world
38. MOA offers shoppers a wide range of goods and services
39. There are 20 fast food restaurants in two big food courts.
40. There aren’t any types of entertainment for children in MOA.
Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers
each of the questions below.
Viet Nam has a reputation for its low living costs. Thus, people, especially travellers
can shop for quality goods. People can shop in various kinds of shops, from big shopping
malls to street stores. There is a variety of different items such as clothes, silk, jewellery,
handicrafts to offer.
The top places for shopping in Viet Nam include street night markets, supermarkets
and shopping centres. Ha Noi Night Market, for example, can give shoppers unique
experiences of a night market. They can also enjoy various kinds of delicious street food
such as bun thang, La Vong grilled fish, pho, banh mi, and bun cha. Other items up for
sale are T-shirts, handicrafts, accessories, shoes, sunglasses and souvenirs, which
shoppers can buy at prices as low as 25 per cent of the originally quoted prices.
Takashimaya - a famous shopping centre in Ho Chi Minh City - offers the best products
from Japan, Europe and North America right in the heart of the city. Aeon Mall in Ha
Noi, which hosts four storeys of stores ranging from jewellery and cosmetics to shoes
and clothing from top brands of the world, is another example of an ideal shopping
centre for people coming here.
Remember that bargaining is a must-learn skill here, especially in some local
markets. You will be surprised by how much you can put the prices down after
bargaining successfully.
(Adapted from: https://www.holidify.com)
41.The costs of living in Viet Nam are ________.
A. high B. low C. exceptionally high D. of average
level
42. ________ is an example of street night markets in Viet Nam.
A. Shopping mall C. Takashimaya inHo Chi Minh City
B.Ha Noi NightMarket D. Ha Noi AeonMall
43. Takashimaya in Ho Chi Minh City ________.
A. was a famous shopping centre
B. offers best traditional products
C. is on the outskirt of the city
D. has Japanese and European items to offer
44. What is closest in meaning to quoted prices?
A. Prices that customer pay.
B.Prices that shops tell customers.
C.Prices that are copied.
D.Prices that customers want to pay.
45. What should you remember when you shop in Viet Nam?
A.Go to different shopping centres C. Learn to bargain
B.Ask for a discount of 25% D. Pay 25% of the real prices

Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) which is the best question for the underlined part
or has the closest meaning to the one provided.
46.I don't often buy clothes online because they don't look as they do in person.
A. I don’t like purchase clothing online since it doesn't appear like what I see in
person.
B. Because they don't appear like in real life, I usually purchase clothing online.
C. Because they don't look like they do in real life, I seldom ever purchase clothing
online.
D. I buy rarely clothing online since it doesn't appear like what I see in person.
47.Do you usually go shopping at a speciality shop?
A. Do usually you go shopping at a speciality shop.
B. Do you frequently visit specialty stores to shop?
C. Do you go shopping at a speciality shop frequently?
D. Do you typically shopping at specialty stores?
48.Due to the supermarket's set prices, I am unable to bargain there.
A. Because the fixed prices at supermarkets, I can never haggle there.
B. Since grocery pricing are set, I can never haggle there.
C. I can never bargain at a supermarket because the prices is fixed.
D. Since grocery pricing are fixed, I never can haggle there.
49.I like spending time with friends over the weekend to browse instead of buy.
A. I enjoy getting out with friends on the weekends to browse and buy.
B. I prefer getting out with friends on the weekends to buy something.
C. I’m interested in spending time with friends to browse
D. On the weekends, I like to spend time with friends to browse instead of make
purchases.
50.Let's get ready for the festival. It begins on March first.
A. Let's get ready for the festival. It will begin on March first.
B. Let's get ready for the festival. It began on March first.
C. Let's get ready for the festival. It begins on the first of March.
D. Let's get ready for the festival. It begins at March 1st.
_____The end_____