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THEME 20 SHOPPING

Vocabulary

WARM UP
a) Answer the following questions.

1. What springs to your mind when you hear the word ‘shopping’?
2. Do you like shopping? Which one do you prefer, traditional in-store shopping or online shopping?
3. What kind of things do you usually spend your money on? Do you think you spend your money wisely?

b) Write the words and phrases in the boxes under the pictures. One is extra.

sneakers a cardigan a purse corduroy pants sweatpants
a jumpsuit cargo pants a belt a straw hat

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

c) Match the words and phrases in the boxes with the definitions below. One is extra.

waterproof go with pricey next to nothing splash out
bring down discount shabby sell out

1. to spend a lot of money on buying things, especially things that are pleasant to have but that you do not need

2. to sell all of the supply that you have of something

3. a reduction in the usual price

4. to suit each other; to look good together

5. costing a lot of money, expensive

6. a coat or other piece of clothing that keeps you dry because it does not allow water in

7. to reduce the level of something

8. looking old and in bad condition because of being used for a long time or not being cared for

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