5 Complete the text with words from 3. The other day was in my local supermarket, pushing the and filling it with food for the week.

(a)

I was bored with looking at the food, so I went to see if they had any DVDs. I saw that they had a new one with

Ryan Gosling. There was a 50% (b)

DVD. It was a real (c)

was a really long (d)

to pay at the (e)

(f)

on the

so I bought it. There

with people waiting That was because the

(he was new, I think) was really slow.

Anyway, I didn't have any money with me so when it was finally my turn I paid for everything with my

When I got home I put the DVD on but it didn't work. I went straight back to the supermarket with the DVD and asked for a (h)

(g)

I wanted my money back, obviously. They asked if I'd paid by (1) and I told them I hadn't. had to

show them my card to get my money back. But then they asked me for the (j)

too, to show them

that I'd bought it at that shop. I didn't have it. I'd thrown it away. In the end, the DVD was a total waste of money!

6 SPEAKING Work with a partner. Discuss these questions.

1 Do you enjoy going shopping? How often do you 2 Which type of shops do you like or hate? Why?

3 Which is your favourite shop and why?

go?

y people shop in because they think heaper than in

might attract children. These products are on lower shelves so that kids see them. 60 Apart from what you see and smell in a

(a) shopping trolley
(b) discount
(c) bargain
(d) queue
(e) checkout
(f) cash register
(g) refund
(h) receipt
(1) cash
(j) proof

The text talks about the author going to a local supermarket to buy groceries for the week. While at the supermarket, the author gets bored and decides to check out the DVD section. The author finds a new DVD with Ryan Gosling and notices that there is a 50% discount on the DVD. The author decides to buy it but has to wait in a long queue because the cashier is slow. When it's finally the author's turn, they realize they don't have any cash and pay for everything using their card. However, when the author gets home and tries to play the DVD, it doesn't work. They decide to return to the supermarket to ask for a refund, but the supermarket asks for the receipt as proof of purchase, which the author had thrown away.

Now let's move on to the discussion questions:

1) Do you enjoy going shopping? How often do you go?
2) Which type of shops do you like or hate? Why?
3) Which is your favorite shop and why?

For the first question, I would answer that I enjoy going shopping sometimes. It depends on what I need to buy and my mood. I go shopping at least once a week to buy groceries and essentials.

As for the second question, I like shops that offer a wide variety of products and have good customer service. I hate shops that are overcrowded and don't have a well-organized layout. It can be frustrating to find things in such shops.

For the third question, my favorite shop is a bookstore because I love reading and exploring different genres of books. I find it relaxing and enjoyable to browse through the shelves and discover new titles.

Additionally, the text mentions that some products are placed on lower shelves to attract children. This tactic is used because children are more likely to see these products and request them. It's essential for parents to be aware of this marketing strategy and guide their children's choices.

Overall, shopping experiences can vary, and it's important to be prepared with money, keep receipts, and check products before leaving the store to avoid any potential issues or disappointments.