生活英语情景口语100主题 04 you cannot live without them

16. Shopping

Alyssa: It’s such a nice day outside. Let’s take a walk into town and do some window-shopping.

Connor: You know I hate shopping more than anything else in the world.

A: I know. But we could get some exercise in, and we could get some errand s run, too. Window-shopping won’t cost you anything.

C: What kind of errands do we need to run?

A: Well, we could go to the newsagent’s to pick up the Sunday paper, go to the butcher’s to pick up a chicken for a roast dinner, and to the chemist’s to pick up your prescription from the doctor.

C: I’ll only go if we can stop at the off-license to pick up something to drink for tonight.

A: Fine, we’ll do that on the way home, so we don’t have to carry it the whole time.

C: Sounds good. You have to promise not to go into any of the store s in the mall though. I know how you like to try things on in the fitting room s, especially if the stores have special offers.

A: I promise. We’re only going for a walk to get some exercise and to get some things done that we haven’t had time for.

C: OK, let’s go then!

A: Do you have any money?

C: For what?

A: For our errand s, and maybe a little extra for something from a vendor on the street.

C: You said you were only going to window shop!

A: I agreed to not go into the mall, but I can still look at things in the market!

C: I should have known…

C: What do you think about this store? I heard it’s a posh store that’s only got branch es in big cities.

A: I love this store! The only problem is that it’s extremely expensive.

C: Don’t worry. I’ve decided that for your birthday I’m going to take you shopping for a new dress.

A: Really? I thought you hated shopping?

C: I do, that’s why you should appreciate this gift!

A: Sure. That’s really nice of you. Let’s go in and try some things on.

C: How about this red dress? I think it would really suit you.

A: That’s gorgeous! Do they have it in a size 8?

C: Here you go. On any other day, it would cost me a fortune, but it’s on special offer today. A: I think this colour isn’t quite right for me. Do they have the same dress in white?

C: Let me look. Let’s see… they’re got one in blue, green, pink, black… and white. Here you are.

A: This is perfect! What do you think?

C: I think you look fantastic. Happy Birthday!

A: I’m so lucky. You only get a chance like this once in a blue moon! Thanks honey!

17. Clothes and Fashion

Riley: Alright, tell me what you think.

Jackson: Don’t you think it’s a bit bright?

R: Yeah, maybe you’re right. How about this outfit?

J: The dress looks lovely on you, but it’s not very practical, is it?

R: No, I don’t have any plans to go to a formal dance any time soon, but I love the way it looks. I just had to try it on! What do you think about this? It’s casual, yet sophisticated.

J: I like the jeans, but you need something to go with the top. It’s too plain on its own.