Card № 3

№ 1.

Shopping is an important part of every man's life. Now when people can't make everything they need, they can buy everything they need for work and leisure. There are many types of shops.

You can buy bread, rolls and buns at the baker’s; beef, chicken and sausages – at the butcher’s; biscuits, sweet pies and doughnuts – at the confectioner’s; butter, sour cream and cheese – at the dairy shop. There are also shops selling other types of goods - clothes shops, footwear shops, bookshops, jewellery shops and many, many others.

But there are places where you can buy almost everything - supermarkets and department stores.

A department store usually consists of many departments. There you can not only buy different goods, but also have a snack and relax.

As for me I often go shopping but I try to follow some rules. Firstly, it is necessary to make a shopping list. Then I calculate how much my purchases will cost and take this very sum of money. The third rule tells that we shouldn’t be hungry while shopping. And we shouldn’t go shopping immediately after we have got our salary.

I prefer self-service shops because I can go from counter to counter selecting and putting into a basket the goods I want to buy. Then I take the basket to the check-out counter, pay money to the cashier and go home.

1. I prefer big shops: supermarkets or department stores because there is a great variety of goods there and they are not so expensive as the small shops.

2. The most famous London department stores are Selfridges and Harrods. The most shopping centre in London is Oxford Street where you can visit such shops as Marks and Spencer, C&A, Sainsbury’s and others.

3. People used shells, beads, cocoa beans, salt, grain, tobacco, skins and even cattle.

4. It’s very convenient. You don’t have to leave your home or stand in a queue. You can shop at any time of the day.

№ 2.

A: There are a lot of jobs nowadays.

B: Right. Have you decided what occupation to choose?

A: Not yet but I don’t mind working as a guide or an interpreter.

B: Why have you chosen this job?

A: It’s a well-paid job, quite challenging and useful. At the same time it will be connected with my favourite subject - English and I’m good at it. Besides, I’ll have a chance to see foreign countries and to communicate with native speakers.

B: I agree with you. And what traits of character do you need?

A: Well, I’m hardworking, and, I think, this is a very important trait of character. I am also good at languages and sociable. My parents say I am organised, reliable and practical.

B: Absolutely. And what about the job of a waiter \ waitress? They also meet different people and it’s quite a well-paid job.

A: This job is definitely not for me. It requires special qualifications and it’s quite tiring. I’d like to have a more respectable job.

B: I see. Well, many boys and girls want to be famous in their future. What about you?

A: I’ve never thought of it. I just want to be a good qualified specialist.

B: Where are you going to study?

A: I’m going to enter University.

B: When did you start thinking of your future profession?

A: Not long ago. At first I wanted to be a doctor but later I understood that I could make a terrible doctor, since I am bad at chemistry and biology.

B: Who influenced your choice?

A: My parents supported me a lot, especially my mother.

B: You are on the right track. I’m sure you’ll make it.

A: Thank you.

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