At a Department Store

Betty: Let's do all our shopping here at the Kaufman department store. Then we can have lunch and go to the movies in the afternoon.

Mrs Black: That's a good idea. I want to buy some gloves and a purse at this counter. There's the clerk. Are you busy? Can you help us?

Shop Assistant: Certainly. What can I show you?

Mrs Black: I want a pair of brown gloves, size 6. What's the price of this pair?

Shop Assistant: They are 3.50. They wear very well.

Mrs Black: I'lltake one pair. Can you show me a brown purse to match the gloves?

Shop Assistant: Here's a nice one. It's the latest style.

Mrs. Black: How much does it cost?

Shop Assistant: It's ten dollars.

Betty: Do you want a larger purse? I like that one, mother. Why don't you buy it?

Mrs Black: All right, Betty. Please, wrap the purse and gloves together.

Shop Assistant: I'll write a check for them.

Betty: Let's take this elevator to the fourth floor. I want to look at a suit.

Shop Assistant: Good morning. May I help you?

Betty: Yes, I'm looking for a grey suit, size 12.

Shop Assistant: We have several your size. Do you want to try on one of these? The quality is excellent.

Betty: Yes. Oh, I like this one. How much is it?

Shop Assistant: It's 75 dollars.

Betty: That's too expensive. Do you have a cheaper

suit?

Shop Assistant: Yes, this grey flannel is cheaper than that cotton one. It's on sale today for 45 dollars. Do you want to try it on?

Betty: It fits perfectly. I'll take it.

b) Answer these questions:

1. What does Mrs Black want to buy at the Department Store? 2. Is the shop assistant very helpful? 3. What is Betty looking for?4. Do they have a good choice of suits at the department store? 5. What size does Betty wear? 6. How much did the suit Betty bought cost?

c) Find the appropriate English phrases for the following:

Хорошая идея. Вам помочь? Я ищу серый костюм, размер 12. Они хорошо носятся. Вы не можете показать мне коричневый костюм, который бы подходил по цвету к перчаткам? Это последняя мода. Вы можете нас обслужить? Сколько стоит эта пара перчаток? Ты не хочешь кошелек побольше? Почему бы тебе не купить его? Вы не хотите примерить один из этих костюмов? Качество отличное. У вас есть костюм подешевле? Костюм сегодня в продаже за 47 долларов. Костюм сидит на мне хорошо.

d) You want to buy a souvenir for your friend. Make up a dialogue of your own.