Shopping for clothes – Fale tudo em ingles

Click the link below to listen to the dialogue “Shopping for clothes” and then do the activities that follow.

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Dialogue comprehension

Bob thinks he needs to buy some more shirts. True___ False___
Bob is tired of trying on clothes. True___ False___
Liz wants Bob to try on a pair of pants. True___ False___
Bob likes the ties the clerk shows him immediately. True___ False___
The clerk tells Liz that they don’t carry women’s dresses. True___ False___

Language check – Find words in the dialogue that mean the same as:

a- Certainly; without doubt: ____________________________
b- A variety or degree of a color ex. more or less bright or dark: ____________
c- Match: _________________
d- Perfect combination: ____________________
e- Have a supply of: _______________________
f- Put on clothes, shoes etc. to test the fit or check the appearance: __
g- Looking too bright in a way that is intended to get the attention: ___
h- Serious; lacking brightness: ________________________
i- Not decorated in any way; with nothing added: _________________

Conversation

How often do you go shopping for clothes? Do you like it?
Do you always try on clothes before you buy them?
Do you think a person’s clothes can tell a lot about his/her personality?
How big a role does fashion play in your opinion? Do you think people are easily influenced by fashion and tend to buy what´s fashionable?

Language practice – Choose the alternative that best explains the meaning of the words in bold in the sentences below:

The clerk at the store said they didn’t carry men’s shoes.

a- have a huge supply of
b- have a good supply of
c- have a display of
d- have a supply of

Dean: “Is James going to the party tonight?” Harry: “Definitely! He’s a party animal, remember?”

a- Harry is possibly going to the party.
b- Harry is certainly going to the party.
c- Harry might go to the party.
d- Harry is not planning on going to the party.

“I don’t usually like very bright colors in clothes. I tend to stick to gray or dark blue”, said Neil to a friend.

a- Neil doesn’t like sober clothes.
b- Neil doesn’t like flashy clothes.
c- Neil doesn’t like plain clothes.
d- Neil doesn’t like ragged clothes.

“The shirt you are wearing doesn’t go with your pants. Why don’t you put on this light blue one here?”, Sandy told her boyfriend.

a- match
b- fit
c- combine
d- join

“I would try on those pants if I were you. They might not fit”, said Sam to a friend at the store.

a- Sam thinks it’s a good idea that his friend puts on the pants to check the size.
b- Sam thinks there’s no need for his friend to try on the pants.
c- Sam thinks the pants won’t certainly fit him.
d- Sam thinks the pants will definitely fit him.

“I would be a perfect match for that job”, said Gary to his friends.

a- Gary is enjoying a lot his new job.
b- Gary is not experienced in the field.
c- Gary believes he might do a good job.
d- Gary probably has all the qualifications required for the job.

Dialogue Script – Shopping for clothes

Liz: Let’s try this store here. They seem to have nice shirts. Just look at them!
Bob: I think I’ve got all I need now honey. Besides, I’m tired of trying on clothes…
Liz: But we still need to buy you some more shirts and a new tie for Kate’s wedding.
Bob: Let’s just look at the ties then. I already have enough shirts for the next two years.
Liz: OK, Bob. We’ll see…

Walking into the store…

Clerk: Hi. How can I help you?
Liz: Yes, please. My husband needs ties. Can you show some to us?
Clerk: Sure. Our ties are over here. Can you please follow me? (leading customers to another section of the store) We have all kinds of ties. How about these ones here?
Liz: What do you think honey? They look really modern to me.
Bob: I think they are a bit too flashy. I was thinking of something more sober.
Clerk: How about these plain ones here?
Bob: Yeah, I think I like them better. Do you have them in any other shades of blue?
Clerk: I guess so. Let me check. OK, here you are, how about these ones?
Bob: I like the one with the red stripes. Do you think it would go well with my grey suit?
Liz: Oh definitely honey! I think it’s a perfect match. Oh, Bob. Look at these polo shirts. Aren’t they nice? Why don’t you try them on?
Bob: I don’t know. I don’t really think I need anything else.
Liz: Just try this one on. I want to see how it looks on you. Besides I think you need some to wear on weekends.
Bob: OK, Liz, you win!
Clerk: What size do you wear sir?
Bob: I’m usually a medium.
Clerk: OK, here you are. The fitting room is right over there, sir.
Bob: Thanks.
Liz: By the way, do you also carry women’s blouses?
Clerk: We don’t ma’m. I’m sorry.