Ex. 1 Read the text and put the verbs into the correct form, (present simple). My sister (to go) shopping several times per week. Nowadays there (to be) so many types of shops — the shopping center, the hypermarket, the supermarket, the bakery, butchery and grocery.

She (to adore) shopping centers. She usually (to do) the shopping with our mother or with her friends. They (to go) to the shopping centers where they can spend hours in different shops.

The supermarkets and hypermarkets (to be) very convenient as they can buy whatever they (to need) at once. There (to be) no more need to go to three different shops to buy bread, meat and vegetables. It’s all here.

But still there (to be) those who prefer buying some goods at the specialized places. For example, my aunt (to buy) fresh bread at the bakery across the street, and then (to go) to the butcher’s to buy some fresh meat, and then (to spend) 20 minutes to get to the grocery to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.

Modern technologies (to allow) doing the shopping without need not only to get out of the house, but even get out of bed. It (to concern) not only the clothing, but also the food. The delivery service (to be) a part of almost all modern shops and that (to be) extremely convenient. You can spend half an hour on choosing and ordering the products and then (to do) some other things and then just (to receive) all that you need. Isn’t that convenient?

So there (to be) so many types of shopping. And one can choose the most preferable to him.

Ex. 2 Match the word and its definition.

Yard sale / garage sale
Cart
Black Friday
Shipping
Product review
Dressing room
Fitting room
- a report about a product written by a customer on a commercial website to help people decide if they want to buy it.

-a small vehicle that you push around a store, putting the things that you want to buy in it.

- a room or area in a shop where you can put on clothes to check that they fit before you buy them.

- the Friday after Thanksgiving when stores in the US reduce the price of goods in order to attract customers who want to start their Christmas shopping.

- is an informal event for the sale of used goods by private individuals, in which sellers are not required to obtain business licenses or collect sales tax.

- the process or business of sending or transporting goods.

-a room, especially in a theatre, in which actors put on clothes and make-up; a room were sports players change their clothes before and after playing.

Ex. 3 Don’t forget it. Read and translate into Russian in writing. Useful Shopping Rules.

The better you're dressed, the better the service.
The louder the music, the less helpful the sales staff.
Store credit is bullshit.
"I'll think about it" are the four most useful words.
Try it on.
Things you can always buy without trying on: T-shirts, underwear, socks. Things you can never buy without trying on: everything else.
The later in the day you shop for shoes, the more swollen your feet and the worse the fit.
It is necessary to make a shopping list of what we need.
You shouldn’t be hungry while shopping, a hungry person buys the things his or her stomach dictates to buy, not thinking about prices or rational nutrition.
It’s absolutely necessary to check the dates before which this or that foodstuff should be used, not to buy something of bad quality.

Ex. 1: Read the text and put the verbs into the correct form (present simple).

Task: In this exercise, we need to complete the sentences by putting the verbs in the correct form of the present simple tense.

Solution:
1. My sister goes shopping several times per week.
Explanation: We use the present simple tense for repeated actions or habits. In this sentence, the action of going shopping is a regular habit for the sister.

2. Nowadays, there are so many types of shops - the shopping center, the hypermarket, the supermarket, the bakery, butchery, and grocery.
Explanation: This sentence describes the current situation or general truth. When we talk about things that are always true or generally true, we use the present simple tense.

3. She adores shopping centers.
Explanation: We use the present simple tense to talk about general likes, preferences, or emotions. In this case, the sister has a general liking for shopping centers.

4. She usually does the shopping with our mother or with her friends.
Explanation: The present simple tense is used for repeated actions or habits. Here, the sister regularly does the shopping with either her mother or her friends.

5. They go to the shopping centers where they can spend hours in different shops.
Explanation: This sentence describes a regular activity, so we use the present simple tense. Going to shopping centers and spending hours there is something they often do.

6. The supermarkets and hypermarkets are very convenient as they can buy whatever they need at once.
Explanation: The sentence describes a general truth, stating that supermarkets and hypermarkets are always convenient because people can buy everything they need in one place.

7. There is no more need to go to three different shops to buy bread, meat, and vegetables. It's all here.
Explanation: This sentence describes a general truth. With the availability of supermarkets and hypermarkets, there is no longer a need to visit multiple shops to buy specific items.

8. But still, there are those who prefer buying some goods at specialized places.
Explanation: The present simple tense is used to describe a general truth or a fact that is true for a longer period. Here, it states that some people generally prefer buying specific goods at specialized places.

9. For example, my aunt buys fresh bread at the bakery across the street, and then goes to the butcher's to buy some fresh meat, and then spends 20 minutes getting to the grocery to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.
Explanation: This sentence describes a regular sequence of actions. The aunt regularly goes to the bakery, then to the butcher's, and finally, she spends time getting to the grocery store.

10. Modern technologies allow doing the shopping without the need to get out of the house, or even get out of bed.
Explanation: Present simple tense is used to describe general truths or facts. Here, it states that modern technologies always allow shopping without leaving the house or even the bed.

11. It concerns not only clothing but also food.
Explanation: The present simple tense is used to talk about general truths. In this sentence, it states that the convenience of shopping online applies to both clothing and food.

12. The delivery service is a part of almost all modern shops, and that is extremely convenient.
Explanation: The present simple tense is used to describe general truths or facts. The sentence states that delivery services are a common feature in modern shops, and this is generally considered convenient.

13. You can spend half an hour choosing and ordering the products, and then do some other things, and then just receive all that you need. Isn't that convenient?
Explanation: The present simple tense is used to describe routines and regular activities. Here, it states the typical steps involved in online shopping and suggests that it is convenient.

14. So, there are so many types of shopping, and one can choose the most preferable for him.
Explanation: The present simple tense is used to talk about general truths. In this sentence, it states that there is a wide variety of shopping options available, and individuals can choose the one they prefer.

Ex. 2: Match the word and its definition.

Task: In this exercise, we need to match the given words with their definitions.

Solution:
- Yard sale / garage sale: An informal event for the sale of used goods by private individuals, in which sellers are not required to obtain business licenses or collect sales tax.
Explanation: Yard sale and garage sale both refer to an informal event where individuals sell their used goods.

- Cart: A small vehicle that you push around a store, putting the things that you want to buy in it.
Explanation: A cart is a small vehicle used in stores for customers to put the items they want to purchase.

- Black Friday: The Friday after Thanksgiving when stores in the US reduce the price of goods to attract customers who want to start their Christmas shopping.
Explanation: Black Friday is a day known for significant discounts and sales in stores, which occurs on the Friday after Thanksgiving in the US.

- Shipping: The process or business of sending or transporting goods.
Explanation: Shipping refers to the transportation of goods from one place to another.

- Product review: A report about a product written by a customer on a commercial website to help people decide if they want to buy it.
Explanation: A product review is a report written by a customer about a product, usually on a commercial website, to provide information and opinions for potential buyers.

- Dressing room / Fitting room: A room or area in a shop where you can put on clothes to check that they fit before you buy them.
Explanation: Both dressing room and fitting room refer to a designated area in a shop where customers can try on clothes to ensure proper fit before purchasing.

Ex. 3: Don't forget it. Read and translate into Russian in writing. Useful Shopping Rules.

Task: In this exercise, we need to read the given set of shopping rules and translate them into Russian.

Solution:
- The better you're dressed, the better the service.
Russian translation: Чем лучше ты одет, тем лучше обслуживание.

- The louder the music, the less helpful the sales staff.
Russian translation: Чем громче музыка, тем меньше полезна обслуживающий персонал.

- Store credit is bullshit.
Russian translation: Кредит магазина - чушь.

- "I'll think about it" are the four most useful words.
Russian translation: "Я подумаю" - это четыре самых полезных слова.

- Try it on.
Russian translation: Попробуй это.

- Things you can always buy without trying on: T-shirts, underwear, socks. Things you can never buy without trying on: everything else.
Russian translation: Вещи, которые всегда можно купить, не примеряя: футболки, нижнее белье, носки. Вещи, которые нельзя купить, не примеряя: все остальное.

- The later in the day you shop for shoes, the more swollen your feet and the worse the fit.
Russian translation: Чем позже день, в котором вы ходите по магазинам за обувью, тем более опухают ваши ноги и тем хуже подходят обувь.

- It is necessary to make a shopping list of what we need.
Russian translation: Необходимо составить список покупок того, что нам нужно.

- You shouldn't be hungry while shopping; a hungry person buys the things his or her stomach dictates to buy, not thinking about prices or rational nutrition.
Russian translation: Вы не должны быть голодными во время покупок; голодный человек покупает то, что диктует его желудок, не думая о ценах или разумном питании.

- It's absolutely necessary to check the dates before which this or that foodstuff should be used, not to buy something of bad quality.
Russian translation: Очень важно проверять сроки, до которых следует использовать продукты, чтобы не купить что-то низкого качества.