Going Home 02: At a Duty-free Shop Hi! How are you today? Today s lesson is about At a Duty-free Shop. Let s make learning English fun! Al duty-free Exercise 1 Vocabulary and Expressions (Vocabolario ed espressioni) Directions: Listen and repeat. (Indicazioni: Ascolta e ripeti) Vocabulary and Expressions Meaning duty-free shop liquor Could you wrap it separately? if possible Will you pay in cash or by credit card? Could you write your signature here? Would you like to pay in USD or Euros? We have a delivery service if you want. How long will it take to deliver to Nigeria? It will take maximum one week to deliver. Would you want me to wrap it? Would you like a ribbon on this? Can I pay for it by traveler s check? Duty-free liquore Può avvolgerlo separatamente? se possible, possibilmente Vuole pagare in contanti o con la carta di credito? Può mettere la firma qui? Vuole pagare in dollari o in euro? Abbiamo un servizio di consegna, se desidera. Quanto tempo ci vuole per consegnare in Nigeria? Ci vorrà al massimo una settimana per la consegna. Vuole che lo incarti? Desidera un nastro su questo? Posso pagare con traveler check? 1
Exercise 2 Dialogue(Dialogo) Directions: Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher. (Indicazioni: Leggi ad alta voce il dialogo con l insegnante.) Le parole in grassetto sono le parole usate nell esercizio 1. Scene: Mr. Thomas is at a duty-free shop, enjoying his shopping. Mr. Thomas : Excuse me, I d like to ask you about this liquor. Shop clerk : Sure, how may I help you? Mr. Thomas : Is it popular as a souvenir? Shop clerk : Yes, because it is well known for the traditional way of producing, which makes its taste mild and soft. For instance, this one is as sweet as a soft drink; despite it has a high alcohol percentage. Mr. Thomas : I see. I ll buy this one, three bottles. Shop clerk : Thank you so much. Mr. Thomas : Could you wrap it separately if possible? Shop clerk : Sure, no problem. Will you pay in cash or by credit card? Mr. Thomas : I have only an international credit card. Is it available? 2
Shop clerk : Sure. Could you write your signature here with this pen? Mr. Thomas : Alright. (Writes his signature.) Okay? Shop clerk : Thank you. Would you like to pay in Australia s currency or US dollars? You can choose. Mr. Thomas : Well then, Australia s currency. Shop clerk : Certainly. Here are your goods. Please be careful when carrying, since the bottles are made of glass. Mr. Thomas : Alright, thanks. Shop clerk : Thank you for shopping, and have a safe trip! Mr. Thomas : Thanks. 3
Exercise 3 Filling the Blank(Riempire gli spazi vuoti) Directions: Fill in the blanks below. Have a role play with your teacher. (Indicazioni: Riempi gli spazi vuoti. Fai un gioco di ruolo con l'insegnante). Scene: A customer is at a duty-free shop, enjoying his shopping. Shop clerk : Good evening, are you for something? Are you looking for souvenirs? Customer : Oh, yes. I m thinking this ornament would be, but a little too big and heavy. Shop clerk : We have a delivery service if you want. Customer : Oh, really? How long will it take to deliver to Nigeria? Shop clerk : It will take maximum one week to deliver. Customer : Fine. And I d like to this accessory, too. Shop clerk : Sure. Would you want me to wrap it? Customer : Yes. It s also a souvenir. Shop clerk :. Would you like a ribbon on this? Customer : That d be perfect. 4
Shop clerk : I will, sir. Do you anything else? Customer : No, that s all. Can I pay for it by traveler s check? Here. Shop clerk : Sure. Just a, I ll have it wrapped. Customer : Thanks. 5
Exercise 4 Free Conversation(Conversazione) Directions: Take turns with your teacher in answering the questions (Indicazioni: Rispondi alle domande a turno con l'insegnante.) 1. Have you bought something at a duty-free shop abroad? 2. Do you think items in duty-free shops are cheaper than normal shops because they are duty-free or more expensive because they are sold at a regular price? What is your opinion? 3. Do you usually buy souvenirs during your trip or just before you go back home? 4. What is your opinion about spending a lot of money for souvenirs? 5. Have you ever used a traveler s check? If so, where and why did you use it? 6