English For Today chapter 26: Buying Clothes

Lesson 26 Buying Clothes

After completing the lesson students will be able to

• ask and answer questions
• read and understand texts

A. Match the words with the pictures of clothes.

Figure

Labels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Description: Twelve pieces of clothing and footwear in three rows of four, numbered 1 to 12 below the pictures in order: a checked top, a jacket, cargo shorts, a polo shirt, a T-shirt, a frock/dress, a salwar-kameez, jeans, a saree, trousers, a pair of strappy shoes, and a blouse/top.

B. In pairs, discuss the following questions about you.

1. Have you ever been to a clothes shop?
2. If no, then who buys your clothes?
3. If yes, then who did you go with to the clothes shop?
4. Which new clothes would you like to buy right now?
5. What is your favourite colour?

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C. Mrs.Urmila Karim is going to buy some clothes for her son Imran. They are now at a clothes shop. Read the conversation between Imran and the shop assistant.

C1. Complete the sentences using the words from the conversation in B.

1. Imran does not like polo shirts with a ……………. .
2. A ………………. size shirt fits Imran perfectly.
3. The shirt that Imran chose finally is …………….. in colour.
4. He wants to …………… the polo shirt on before buying it.
5. The polo shirt that Imran likes is on …………….. this week.

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C2. Look at the useful expressions that Imran uses at the shop. Use the words below for each incomplete sentence to make a complete sentence.

1. Excuse me, where are the ……………. …? polo shirts/trousers/socks/shoes
2. Do you have the kinds without ………….....? buttons/lace/hooks
3. Do you have these in a different ……………...? colour/size/design
4. How much is/are…………….? this/these/the shirt/these socks/the trousers, etc.

D. Read the conversations between Mrs.Urmila Karim and Imran. Which clothes do they choose? Tick the correct picture for each conversation.

Dialogue 1:

Figure

Labels: a, b, c Description: Three pairs of trousers, each drawn separately and labelled a, b and c from left to right.

Dialogue 2:

Figure

Labels: a, b, c Description: Three pairs of shoes, each drawn separately and labelled a, b and c from left to right.

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Dialogue 3:

Figure

Labels: a, b, c; on the T-shirt in b: "I'M SMILING", "BECAUSE I AM ... [unclear]", "NO IDEA", "WHAT'S GOING ON" Description: Three T-shirts, each drawn separately and labelled a, b and c from left to right. a is black with a circular figure printed on the front; b is grey with writing on the front; c is plain grey with a dotted pattern.

Dialogue 4:

Figure

Labels: a, b, c Description: Three shirts, each drawn separately and labelled a, b and c from left to right. a has a checked pattern; b has vertical stripes; c has a paisley pattern.

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Imran I need to buy a shirt, too.

Mrs. Karim Look, this shirt has nice prints!

Imran No, mom. I want something more formal.

Mrs. Karim Then what about this one with stripes?

Imran No, it's too boring. Look at this shirt with checks. This looks nice.

Mrs. Karim Yes, that's much better. Well, take it then.

D1. Practise the dialogues with a partner.

E. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with words from the box below.

1. I have gained so much weight. My clothes do not ……………….. me any more.
2. I never wear red. It does not ……………….. me.
3. You have got a nice blue top. You just need a pair of sky jeans to ……………….. it.
4. A: I'd like to ……………….. this dress on, please. B: Sure, the trial room is over there.
5. I like this jacket but it's too small. Have you got it in a bigger ……………….. ?
6. What are you ……………….. to the function tonight?
7. These heels are too high. I am looking for some ……………….. shoes.
8. I like that dress, but it's too expensive. I want something like that but ……………….. .
9. I think I need a pair of ……………….. for my trip to Cox's Bazar. They are always good for going to the beach.