Vocabulary in context SHOPPING AROUND 10
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Complete the article with the words in the box. afford • b est-sellers • brands • browsing • customers • delivered • d iscounts • p urchases • returned • s hopping
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Double 11, which happens on November 11 th each year, is the largest (a) event in the world. It lasts for 24 hours. In 2019, over 1 billion items were ordered online and (b) . In the space of one day, over 500 million shoppers make (c) worth over $38 billion (although it is estimated that up to 25% of the orders are then cancelled or (d) ). Electronics, fashion and beauty items are among the (e) . The most exciting deals involve ‘seckilling’ (a name taken from gaming – ‘to kill in seconds’). If (f ) pay in the first five, 15 or 30 minutes, they can get exceptional (g) or gifts. Designer (h) such as Rolex® have also begun to feature in this e-commerce festival. Can’t (i) a $387,725 watch? Don’t worry – there are so many other options. Check the livestreamed promotions. Many brands are opting for these because it’s more entertaining and interactive than ( j) through product detail pages.
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Across 5 We need to buy some medicine for our trip. Where’s the nearest ? 8 They have delicious fresh fruit and vegetables at the . Down 1 You might find a second-hand coat at the shop. 2 I’d like to buy some lamb at our local . 3 When you need to return online purchases by mail, you go to the office. 4 Harrods is a famous store in London. You can buy many different things there. 6 They spent ages choosing a gold ring at the . 7 Please will you go to the to get a loaf of bread? Shopping in store and online 2 Match the words (1–5) with the correct definition (a–e). 1 bargain 2 checkout 3 chain stores 4 queue 5 sales a a long line of people b the time when you get things at discount prices c something you buy that costs much less than normal
Vocabulary extension
Choose the correct alternative. 1 Which shampoo should I get? There are so many different products/stuff/articles ! 2 Use the pavement/escalator/stairway to go up to the first floor. 3 After the sales, there’s always a queue for refunds at customer services/the complaints department/the changing rooms . 4 Get some tuna for the recipe at the fish and chip shop/fishmonger’s/fishery . 5 At the supermarket, I looked for flour in the bakery corridor/aisle/rows . 6 I often carry my elderly neighbour’s sale/ products/shopping up the stairs.
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