PLACE

Part 2 & 3 PRACTICE

Describe a new store/shop that just opened in your area Describe a new development in the area where you live
You should say: (e.g shopping mall, park,...)
What shop it is You should say:
What it sells (or, what you usually buy there) What the development is
When you first started going to this shop (or, how you came When/where you noticed it
to know about this shop) How long it took to complete it
And explain why you like (to go to) this shop And explain how you feel about it

Part 3
1. What types of shop would you recommend a visitor
to your country should go to? (Why?)
2. Do you ever buy anything on the internet?
3. What do you think are the advantages of buying
things on the internet?
4. In your country, how has shopping changed in the
past few decades?
Part 3:
1. What transportation do you use the most?
2. Is public transportation popular in VietNam?
3. What can be improved in public transport
services?
4. What leisure facilities can be used by people of
all ages?
5. Do you think young people in your country like
to go to the cinema?
 A new store/shop: Vocabulary
Types of stores:
• Retail outlet
• Convenience store
• Boutique
• Showroom
• Department store
• Supermarket
Words about opening:
• Grand opening
• Launch
• Latest addition
• (Has been) Recently opened
To describe the location:
• In the neighborhood
• Around the corner
• Down the street
• Nearby
• Within walking distance
Some other useful phrases:
• Catching my attention
• Creating quite a buzz
• Generating lots of excitement
• Garnering rave reviews
• Worth checking out
• Promising one-stop shopping destination
 A new store/shop: Useful phrases
• What shop it is:
- A new convenience store called Circle K
- A trendy clothing boutique called ABC
- An organic grocery store named XYZ
• What it sells (or, what you usually buy there):
- It sells snacks, drinks and essential household •
items
- It specializes in stylish and affordable
women's clothing and accessories
- It offers a wide range of organic produce,
dairy, packaged goods and eco-friendly
products
• When you first started going to this shop (or,
how you came to know about this shop):
- I first noticed it when I was driving by a
couple of weeks ago.
- My friend told me about this new store that
just opened in our neighborhood.
- I read about their grand opening in our local
newspaper and decided to check it out.
Why you like (to go to) this shop:
- It's very convenient because it's located just
around the corner from my place.
- The staff are friendly and helpful. The
products are trendy yet reasonably priced.
- I like supporting local businesses that
promote sustainable and ethical consumerism.
Everything in the store is organic, eco-friendly
and locally-sourced.