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Unit 8: Shopping for Clothes

 COMMUNICATION GOALS:
1. Shop and pay for clothes.
2. Ask for a different size or color.
3. Navigate a mall or department store.
4. Discuss clothing do's and don'ts.
Preview
 Categories and Items:
o Outerwear: Jackets, sweaters, gloves

o Underwear & Lingerie: Boxers, bras, panties

o Hosiery: Socks, tights, pantyhose

o Bags & Accessories: Purses, belts

o Sleepwear: Men's and women's pajamas, women's nightgowns,

bathrobes
o Athletic Wear: Running shoes, shorts, running pants

Vocabulary: Clothes and clothing departments

 Look at the online catalog. Then listen and repeat.

Discussion
 What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying clothes
online?
o Example answers:

 "If you buy clothes online, you don’t have to leave home.
It’s really convenient!"
 "But if you don’t like something, you have to go to the
post office to send it back to the store. That’s
inconvenient."
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Photo Story
 A conversation between a clerk and a customer about a sweater the
customer wants to buy.
o Conversation:

 Shopper: "Excuse me. How much is that V-neck?"

 Clerk: "This red one? It’s $55."
 Shopper: "That’s not too bad. And it’s really nice."
 Shopper: "Could I get it in a larger size?"
 Clerk: "Here you go. This one’s a medium. Would you like
to try it on?"
 Shopper: "No, thanks. I’ll just take it. It’s a present for
my sister. Would you be nice enough to gift wrap it for
me?"
 Clerk: "Of course!"

Think and Explain



1. Question: The shopper wants to know the ___ of the sweater.

o Answer: a) price

o Explanation: "How much is that V-neck?"

2. Question: The shopper asks the clerk for another ___.

o Answer: b) size

o Explanation: "Could I get it in a larger size?"

3. Question: The clerk brings the shopper a different ___.

o Answer: a) size

o Explanation: "Here you go. This one’s a medium."


 4. Question: The sweater is for ___.
o Answer: b) a different person

o Explanation: "It’s a present for my sister."

Focus on Language


1. The shopper says, "Excuse me." to get the clerk’s attention.



2. The shopper says, "That’s not too bad." to say that the price of
the sweater is OK.


3. The clerk says, "Here you go." when she gives the shopper the
second sweater.

Speaking
 Discussion: What’s important to you when you choose a clothing
store or website? Complete the chart. Then compare charts with
your classmates. Explain your reasons.
o Criteria: Prices, Brands, Selection, Service

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Lesson 1: Shop and pay for clothes

 Goal: Shop and pay for clothes.

Vocabulary: Types of clothing and shoes

 A: Read and listen. Then listen again and repeat.
Casual Clothes
1. Jeans
2. A sweatshirt
3. Sweatpants
4. A T-shirt
 5. A polo shirt
Sweaters and Jackets
6. A crewneck
7. A turtleneck
8. A windbreaker
9. A cardigan
10. A V-neck
11. A blazer
Shoes
12. Oxfords
13. Loafers
14. Sandals
15. Running shoes
16. Pumps
17. Flats
 B: Pair Work - Tell your partner what you're wearing today.
o Example: "I'm wearing black jeans and a white turtleneck
today."

Grammar: Uses of object pronouns

 As direct objects:
o Example: "I want the cardigan." → "I want it."

o Example: "I love these pumps." → "I love them."

 In prepositional phrases:
o Example: "We gave the loafers to the clerk." → "We gave them
to him."
o Example: "Is he buying a blazer for his wife?" → "Is he buying it
for her?"
 In a sentence with both a direct object and a prepositional phrase,
the direct object comes first.
o Correct: "We gave the V-neck to the clerk."
 o Incorrect: "We gave to the clerk the V-neck."

Pronouns Table:
 Subject Pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we, they
 Object Pronouns: me, you, him, her, it, us, them

Grammar Practice
 Complete each conversation using the correct object pronouns.
1. A: Did you buy the green sweatpants?
B: Yes, I bought them yesterday.
2. A: Don’t you love these cool windbreakers?
B: Yes, I really love them. And they’re so cheap!
3. A: Should I buy this crewneck over here?
B: It’s too expensive. Don’t buy it.
4. A: I love this T-shirt. I’m buying it for Dad.
B: Don’t buy it for him. Dad hates black clothes.
5. A: Does your daughter want this cardigan?
B: Yes, she definitely wants it. But she needs a size large. This one is
too small.
A: I’m sure you can get it for him in large. Ask the clerk.
6. B: Did you want that blue polo shirt, sir?
A: Yes, thanks. I’d like to buy it. Could you gift wrap it for me,
please?
Page 89: Grammar Practice, Conversation Model, Rhythm and Intonation
B. GRAMMAR PRACTICE
Unscramble the words and phrases to write statements.
1. I / it / for / her / buying / am
→ I am buying it for her.
2. getting / they / them / for us / are
→ They are getting them for us.
3. for my son-in-law / I / them / need
→ I need them for my son-in-law.
4. please / it / to me / give
→ Please give it to me.
 5. is / it / he / finding / for me
→ He is finding it for me.

CONVERSATION MODEL
A: I'll take these polo shirts, please.
B: Certainly. How would you like to pay for them?
A: Excuse me?
B: Cash or credit?
A: Credit, please. And could you gift-wrap them for me?
B: Of course!
 Responses: Of course! / Absolutely! / Definitely! / OK. / Sure. /
Certainly.

B. RHYTHM AND INTONATION

Listen again and repeat. Then practice the Conversation Model with a
partner.

C. FIND THE GRAMMAR

Find and circle all the object pronouns in the Conversation Model and in
the Photo Story on page 87. How many did you find in each place?

Page 90: Vocabulary (Clothing that comes in "pairs") and Grammar on

Comparative Adjectives
VOCABULARY: Clothing that comes in "pairs"
 (a pair of) gloves
 (a pair of) pantyhose
 (a pair of) tights
 (a pair of) panties
 (a pair of) pajamas
 (a pair of) jeans
 (a pair of) pants
 (a pair of) shorts
 (a pair of) boxers
  (a pair of) briefs
 (a pair of) socks
 (a pair of) shoes

B. LISTEN TO INFER
Listen to the conversations. Complete each statement with the name of a
clothing department.
1. She should go to __________.
2. She should go to __________.
3. She got them in __________.
4. They’re in __________.
Departments:
 Men’s underwear
 Athletic wear
 Outerwear
 Lingerie
 Sleepwear
 Hosiery

GRAMMAR: Comparative Adjectives

Use comparative adjectives to compare two people, places, things, or
ideas.
Examples:
 Do you have these pants in a larger size? This pair is a little tight.
 I need shoes that are more comfortable. These are very small.
 Do you have a pair of less expensive gloves? These are just too
expensive.
Than is used after the adjective when you compare two people, places, or
things.
 Example: That suit is nicer than the one I'm wearing.
Spelling rules:
  cheap → cheaper
 small → smaller
 large → larger
 heavy → heavier
 big → bigger
 hot → hotter
BUT use more or less with adjectives that have two or more syllables and
don’t end in -y.
 Examples: more expensive / less comfortable
Irregular forms:
 good → better
 bad → worse

 A. GRAMMAR / VOCABULARY PRACTICE Write the opposite of each

comparative adjective. More than one correct answer may be
possible.
 smaller - larger
 taller - shorter
 lighter - heavier
 tighter - looser
 more expensive - cheaper
 less popular - more popular


 B. GRAMMAR PRACTICE Complete each conversation with

comparative adjectives. Use than if necessary.
 A: Don’t take that nightgown to Hawaii! It’s hotter than it is here.
Take something lighter.
 B: Good idea.
 A: What do you think of these red gloves?
 B: Beautiful. They’re prettier than the black ones. And they’re
cheaper, too.
 A: Excuse me. Do these pants come in a longer length?
 B: I’m sure they do. Let me see if I can find you a better pair.
 A: I just love these pajamas, but I wish they were warmer.
 B: Well, these blue ones look warm. Blue is a really flattering color
for you, and they’re much less expensive.


 CONVERSATION MODEL
 A
 Excuse me. Do you have these gloves in a smaller size? I need a
medium.
 B: Yes, we do. Here you go.
 A: Thanks.
 B: Would you like to take them?
 A: Yes, please. Thanks for your help.
 B: My pleasure.
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 BEFORE YOU LISTEN

 Vocabulary: Interior locations and directions.
 Levels: top floor/level, third floor/level, second floor/level, ground
floor/level, basement.
 Directions: on the left, in the front, in the back, on the right, down
the hall.
 Actions: take/go down the escalator, take/go up the stairs, take the
elevator.


 LISTENING COMPREHENSION
 A. UNDERSTAND LOCATIONS AND DIRECTIONS Listen to directions in
a department store. Write the number of each location in the white
boxes on the floor diagrams.
  Directory:
 Men’s casual
 Children’s shoes
 Coffee shop
 Lingerie
 Accessories
 Basement: Men’s casual (1), Children’s shoes (2)
 Ground Floor: Coffee shop (3), Accessories (5)
 Second (Top) Floor: Lingerie (4)
 B. PAIR WORK Take turns asking for and giving directions to any of
the locations.
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LESSON 4
GOAL: Discuss clothing do’s and don’ts

BEFORE YOU READ

Vocabulary – Formality and Appropriateness
Read and listen to each pair of antonyms. Then listen again and repeat.

Formality
 formal: for special events when casual clothes are not OK
 informal: for everyday events when casual clothes are OK

Appropriateness
 appropriate: socially correct
 inappropriate: socially incorrect

Strictness
 liberal: without many rules for appropriate dress
 conservative: with more rules for appropriate dress
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OK. You’re planning a foreign trip. After you get your passport,
reservations, and tickets, it’s time to think about clothes. Clothing
customs can vary from very liberal to quite conservative. Compare
clothing do’s and don’ts in two popular destinations.

Turkey
Pack light clothing for the heat. Even though most tourists wear T-shirts
and shorts, Turkish people usually wear more modest clothes: dresses or
blouses with sleeves for women, and short-sleeved shirts and long pants
for men. For tourists visiting Turkey’s beautiful historic places, casual
comfortable clothing is fine for men and women. If you visit a mosque,
however, the dress code is stricter, and shorts are definitely inappropriate
for both men and women. Women must cover their knees, shoulders, and
head, and men must cover their knees and shoulders. Everyone must
remove his or her shoes. On Turkey’s beaches, on the other hand,
anything goes for tourists. Shorts, T-shirts, and sandals or flip-flops are
normal for both Turkish people and foreigners.
Flip-flops are popular summer shoes almost everywhere.

The United States

United States weather in July differs by region. A good rule of thumb is to
check an Internet weather site to be sure. The dress code is generally
liberal, so it’s common in the warmer months for Americans of both sexes
to wear T-shirts, shorts, and sandals or flip-flops on the street and in
informal settings. But young people frequently wear some pretty wild
clothes! The dress code, however, is definitely not anything goes in
schools, formal restaurants, or religious institutions. There, more
conservative clothes and shoes are appropriate, with women wearing
skirts, dresses, or nice pants with a sweater or a blouse. But even in more
formal places like offices, women never have to cover their arms. For men,
in formal settings, a suit and tie or a nice shirt and a blazer are always
appropriate.
In the U.S., young people’s style is often “anything goes.”
A. Identify Supporting Details
Circle T (True) or F (False). Explain each of your responses.
1. T F It’s appropriate to wear shorts in Turkish mosques.
2. T F The dress code for tourists is pretty liberal on Turkish beaches.
3. T F Clothing customs in Turkey are “anything goes” for everyone.
4. T F The United States is very conservative about clothes.
5. T F It’s appropriate for young Americans to wear wild clothes in
religious institutions.
6. T F Flip-flops are inappropriate in formal restaurants in the United
States.

B. Paraphrase
What are the main differences in the dress codes of Turkey and the United
States? Use the Vocabulary from page 94 in your description.

C. Apply Information
Imagine you are going on a trip to New York in June, when the weather is
warm or hot during the day and cool at night. You want to go to nice
restaurants and visit historic places and parks. Plan your clothes for a
one-week visit. Be specific. Explain your choices.