Unit 11

UNIT 11 SHOPPING afford v. To afford something is to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time. She can't afford to shop anymore. around prep. To go around an area is to move to many places or parts of it. They're walking around the mall. bookstore n. A bookstore is a store that sells books. She's shopping at a bookstore. card n. A card is a small piece of plastic from a bank that you use to pay for things or get money. He's paying with a card. chain n. A chain is a number of stores or hotels owned by the same company or person. Most fast-food restaurants are chains. choose v. To choose is to pick something from a group of things. He's trying to choose a shirt. closed adj. If a store or other building is closed, it is not open and people cannot enter it. The café is closed today. discount n. A discount is a special lower price for something. This store is offering big discounts. dress n. A dress is a piece of clothing usually for women or girls that covers the top of the body and hangs down over the legs. She's wearing a new pink dress. fashionable adj. If something is fashionable, it is popular at a certain time. You can see fashionable clothes at a fashion show.

get v. To get something is to take, receive, or buy it. They went to the supermarket to get some food. instead adv. Instead means in place of someone or something else. He didn't want a red hat, so he got a blue one instead. jewelry n. Jewelry is a small thing that you wear for decoration, such as a ring or a necklace. This store has some nice jewelry. label n. A label is a piece of paper or fabric that is attached to something and gives information about it. You should always read the label on your food. mall n. A mall is a large, covered shopping area. This mall has three floors. piece n. A piece is a part of something or one of a particular type of thing. Try a piece of candy. receipt n. A receipt is a piece of paper that shows you have paid for something. Your receipt shows how much money you spent. return v. To return something is to give, send, or put it back where it came from. She has to return the blouse because it doesn't fit. style n. A style is a way of designing things, such as hair, clothes, and furniture. The sisters dress in the same style. take v. To take something or someone is to bring it or them with you when you go somewhere. When we go shopping, we take our own shopping bag.

Nora's Shopping Trip Mom, I'm home! Wow, you were at the mall all morning. What did you get? I got a dress and a few pieces of jewelry, and they're wonderful. Here, I'll show you. Oh, you're right. The jewelry is beautiful, and dresses like this are so fashionable now. Where did you find them? There's a new store called Emilia's. Everything there is my style. It was so hard to choose. Thanks for letting me use your card. You're welcome. So, how much was it? Uh, well, here's the receipt.

Let me see... what?! Oh, no! I'm sorry, but this is much too expensive. You have to return it all. But Mom, Emilia's was having a sale. I got everything at a discount, so I can't return it. I see. Is this store hiring people right now? Yes, there's a sign there that says“Help Wanted." They need more salespeople. Why? Let's go. I'm taking you to Emilia's, and you're going to work there until you can afford to pay me back!