Shopping and Services

Vocabulary

1.     Complete the sentences with the given words.

customer, reduce, shop assistant, afford, cost,  displayed, purchase,  billboard, commercial, refund, checkout, receipt

1)     How much does it_______________to get a bus to the town centre?

2)     Do you only buy things you can______________ or do you borrow money?

3)     Does the way things are_______________in a shop window encourage you to buy?

4)     Do you like to_______________items online?

5)     Do you buy clothes at full price or wait for the shop to _______________them?

6)     Have you seen the latest advertisement? It’s on every ____________ in town.

7)     Have you seen their latest _____________ on TV?

8)     After his complaint about the faulty laptop, he finally got a full __________.

9)     I asked the ____________ to get me the shoes in a larger size.

10)  A person buying something in a shop is a ______________.

11)  A ____________ is the place where you pay for things in a supermarket.

12)  After we pay for our goods, the shop assistant gives us a __________.

Which of the following words should be in the first sentence?

1)     How much does it_______________to get a bus to the town centre?

Vocabulary

1.     Complete the sentences with the given words.

Which of the following words should be in the second sentence?

2)     Do you only buy things you can______________ or do you borrow money?

Vocabulary

1.     Complete the sentences with the given words.

Which of the following words should be in the third sentence?

3)     Does the way things are_______________in a shop window encourage you to buy?

Vocabulary

1.     Complete the sentences with the given words.

Which of the following words should be in the fourth sentence?

4)     Do you like to_______________items online?

Vocabulary

1.     Complete the sentences with the given words.

Which of the following words should be in the fifth sentence?

5) Do you buy clothes at full price or wait for the shop to _______________them?

Vocabulary

1.     Complete the sentences with the given words.

Which of the following words should be in the sixth sentence?

6)     Have you seen the latest advertisement? It’s on every ____________ in town.

Vocabulary

1.     Complete the sentences with the given words.

Which of the following words should be in the seventh sentence?

7)     Have you seen their latest _____________ on TV?

Vocabulary

1.     Complete the sentences with the given words.

Which of the following words should be in the eighth sentence?

8)     After his complaint about the faulty laptop, he finally got a full __________.

Vocabulary

1.     Complete the sentences with the given words.

Which of the following words should be in the ninthsentence?

9)     I asked the ____________ to get me the shoes in a larger size.

Vocabulary

1.     Complete the sentences with the given words.

Which of the following words should be in the tenth sentence?

10)  A person buying something in a shop is a ______________.

Vocabulary

1.     Complete the sentences with the given words.

Which of the following words should be in the eleventh sentence?

11)  A ____________ is the place where you pay for things in a supermarket.

Vocabulary

1.     Complete the sentences with the given words.

Which of the following words should be in the eleventh sentence?

12)  After we pay for our goods, the shop assistant gives us a __________.

Vocabulary

2. Put the correct word in each gap.

I love shopping in my local (1) _________________, because I can find everything I want in one place. I usually find that the (2) ______________ are really helpful there too, if you need them to find you an item of clothing in a different (3) ______________. To be honest, I don’t often buy things at their full (4) ____________, because I don’t have much money. I usually wait for the (5) _______________ , when things are much cheaper. That’s when you can find a real (6) _______________. 

Which of the following words should be in the first gap?

Vocabulary

2. Put the correct word in each gap.

I love shopping in my local (1) _________________, because I can find everything I want in one place. I usually find that the (2) ______________ are really helpful there too, if you need them to find you an item of clothing in a different (3) ______________. To be honest, I don’t often buy things at their full (4) ____________, because I don’t have much money. I usually wait for the (5) _______________ , when things are much cheaper. That’s when you can find a real (6) _______________. 

Which of the following words should be in the second gap?

Vocabulary

2. Put the correct word in each gap.

I love shopping in my local (1) _________________, because I can find everything I want in one place. I usually find that the (2) ______________ are really helpful there too, if you need them to find you an item of clothing in a different (3) ______________. To be honest, I don’t often buy things at their full (4) ____________, because I don’t have much money. I usually wait for the (5) _______________ , when things are much cheaper. That’s when you can find a real (6) _______________. 

Which of the following words should be in the third gap?

Vocabulary

2. Put the correct word in each gap.

I love shopping in my local (1) _________________, because I can find everything I want in one place. I usually find that the (2) ______________ are really helpful there too, if you need them to find you an item of clothing in a different (3) ______________. To be honest, I don’t often buy things at their full (4) ____________, because I don’t have much money. I usually wait for the (5) _______________ , when things are much cheaper. That’s when you can find a real (6) _______________. 

Which of the following words should be in the fourth gap?

Vocabulary

2. Put the correct word in each gap.

I love shopping in my local (1) _________________, because I can find everything I want in one place. I usually find that the (2) ______________ are really helpful there too, if you need them to find you an item of clothing in a different (3) ______________. To be honest, I don’t often buy things at their full (4) ____________, because I don’t have much money. I usually wait for the (5) _______________ , when things are much cheaper. That’s when you can find a real (6) _______________. 

Which of the following words should be in the fifth gap?

Vocabulary

2. Put the correct word in each gap.

I love shopping in my local (1) _________________, because I can find everything I want in one place. I usually find that the (2) ______________ are really helpful there too, if you need them to find you an item of clothing in a different (3) ______________. To be honest, I don’t often buy things at their full (4) ____________, because I don’t have much money. I usually wait for the (5) _______________ , when things are much cheaper. That’s when you can find a real (6) _______________. 

Which of the following words should be in the sixth gap?

Vocabulary

3. Match the sentences halves.

1)     The shop assistant asked me...

2)     I exchanged the shirt

3)     They charge you

4)     I love shopping in the sales

5)     I’m going to buy this dress while

a)     extra if you use a credit card.

b)     if I needed help.

c)     for a larger one.

d)     it is half-price.

e)     for bargains.

Which of the following halves is the ending to the first sentence?

1)     The shop assistant asked me...

Vocabulary

3. Match the sentences halves.

1)     The shop assistant asked me

2)     I exchanged the shirt

3)     They charge you

4)     I love shopping in the sales

5)     I’m going to buy this dress while

a)     extra if you use a credit card.

b)     if I needed help.

c)     for a larger one.

d)     it is half-price.

e)     for bargains.

Which of the following halves is the ending to the second sentence?

2)     I exchanged the shirt...

Vocabulary

3. Match the sentences halves.

1)     The shop assistant asked me...

2)     I exchanged the shirt

3)     They charge you

4)     I love shopping in the sales

5)     I’m going to buy this dress while

a)     extra if you use a credit card.

b)     if I needed help.

c)     for a larger one.

d)     it is half-price.

e)     for bargains.

Which of the following halves is the ending to the third sentence?

3)     They charge you...

Vocabulary

3. Match the sentences halves.

1)     The shop assistant asked me...

2)     I exchanged the shirt

3)     They charge you

4)     I love shopping in the sales

5)     I’m going to buy this dress while

a)     extra if you use a credit card.

b)     if I needed help.

c)     for a larger one.

d)     it is half-price.

e)     for bargains.

Which of the following halves is the ending to the fourth sentence?

4)     I love shopping in the sales...

Vocabulary

3. Match the sentences halves.

1)     The shop assistant asked me...

2)     I exchanged the shirt

3)     They charge you

4)     I love shopping in the sales

5)     I’m going to buy this dress while

a)     extra if you use a credit card.

b)     if I needed help.

c)     for a larger one.

d)     it is half-price.

e)     for bargains.

Which of the following halves is the ending to the fifth sentence?

5)     I’m going to buy this dress while...

Vocabulary

4.  Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

replacement , helpline, guarantee,  faulty product , complain

A: Hello. You have reached the Paxman (1) _____________. How can I be of assistance?

B: Hello. I’m ringing to (2) ________________ about a video game I purchased from your shop yesterday. It doesn’t work properly.

A: I’m sorry to hear that, sir. All our products have a two-year (3) _________________, so we can have our technicians look at it, and if it is indeed a (4) _________________, then we can offer you a (5) ______________.

B: Thank you very much. I’ll call by later. 

Which of the following words should be in the first gap?

Vocabulary

4.  Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

replacement , helpline, guarantee,  faulty product , complain

A: Hello. You have reached the Paxman (1) _____________. How can I be of assistance?

B: Hello. I’m ringing to (2) ________________ about a video game I purchased from your shop yesterday. It doesn’t work properly.

A: I’m sorry to hear that, sir. All our products have a two-year (3) _________________, so we can have our technicians look at it, and if it is indeed a (4) _________________, then we can offer you a (5) ______________.

B: Thank you very much. I’ll call by later. 

Which of the following words should be in the second gap?

Vocabulary

4.  Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

replacement , helpline, guarantee,  faulty product , complain

A: Hello. You have reached the Paxman (1) _____________. How can I be of assistance?

B: Hello. I’m ringing to (2) ________________ about a video game I purchased from your shop yesterday. It doesn’t work properly.

A: I’m sorry to hear that, sir. All our products have a two-year (3) _________________, so we can have our technicians look at it, and if it is indeed a (4) _________________, then we can offer you a (5) ______________.

B: Thank you very much. I’ll call by later. 

Which of the following words should be in the third gap?

Vocabulary

4.  Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

replacement , helpline, guarantee,  faulty product , complain

A: Hello. You have reached the Paxman (1) _____________. How can I be of assistance?

B: Hello. I’m ringing to (2) ________________ about a video game I purchased from your shop yesterday. It doesn’t work properly.

A: I’m sorry to hear that, sir. All our products have a two-year (3) _________________, so we can have our technicians look at it, and if it is indeed a (4) _________________, then we can offer you a (5) ______________.

B: Thank you very much. I’ll call by later. 

Which of the following words should be in the fourth gap?

Vocabulary

4.  Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

replacement , helpline, guarantee,  faulty product , complain

A: Hello. You have reached the Paxman (1) _____________. How can I be of assistance?

B: Hello. I’m ringing to (2) ________________ about a video game I purchased from your shop yesterday. It doesn’t work properly.

A: I’m sorry to hear that, sir. All our products have a two-year (3) _________________, so we can have our technicians look at it, and if it is indeed a (4) _________________, then we can offer you a (5) ______________.

B: Thank you very much. I’ll call by later. 

Which of the following words should be in the fifth gap?

Listening

5. You will hear parents talking about shopping with their teenage children. Listen to the audio-recoeding and mark the statements "true" or "false".

1) Jane does not like shops for teens because of the atmosphere in them. _____

2) Jane's friend goes shopping with his children because he likes it. ____

3) Jane shared her son's enthusiasm for shopping in the almost dark shop. ____

4) Both speakers agree that giving more independence to teens results in better relations. ___

5) Shops free from teenagers would change Jane's attitude to shopping.___

Is the first statement true or false?

Listening

5. You will hear parents talking about shopping with their teenage children. Listen to the audio-recoeding and mark the statements "true" or "false".

1) Jane does not like shops for teens because of the atmosphere in them. _____

2) Jane's friend goes shopping with his children because he likes it. ____

3) Jane shared her son's enthusiasm for shopping in the almost dark shop. ____

4) Both speakers agree that giving more independence to teens results in better relations. ___

5) Shops free from teenagers would change Jane's attitude to shopping.___

Is the second statement true or false?

Listening

5. You will hear parents talking about shopping with their teenage children. Listen to the audio-recoeding and mark the statements "true" or "false".

1) Jane does not like shops for teens because of the atmosphere in them. _____

2) Jane's friend goes shopping with his children because he likes it. ____

3) Jane shared her son's enthusiasm for shopping in the almost dark shop. ____

4) Both speakers agree that giving more independence to teens results in better relations. ___

5) Shops free from teenagers would change Jane's attitude to shopping.___

Is the third statement true or false?

Listening

5. You will hear parents talking about shopping with their teenage children. Listen to the audio-recoeding and mark the statements "true" or "false".

1) Jane does not like shops for teens because of the atmosphere in them. _____

2) Jane's friend goes shopping with his children because he likes it. ____

3) Jane shared her son's enthusiasm for shopping in the almost dark shop. ____

4) Both speakers agree that giving more independence to teens results in better relations. ___

5) Shops free from teenagers would change Jane's attitude to shopping.___

Is the fourth statement true or false?

Listening

5. You will hear parents talking about shopping with their teenage children. Listen to the audio-recoeding and mark the statements "true" or "false".

1) Jane does not like shops for teens because of the atmosphere in them. _____

2) Jane's friend goes shopping with his children because he likes it. ____

3) Jane shared her son's enthusiasm for shopping in the almost dark shop. ____

4) Both speakers agree that giving more independence to teens results in better relations. ___

5) Shops free from teenagers would change Jane's attitude to shopping.___

Is the fifth statement true or false?

Reading

6. Read the text and choose the correct answers.

Shopping

Shopping is a necessary part of life which very few people can avoid. It is a daily routine for some people. Some people shop for pleasure while other people go shopping just to buy the necessary items in order to survive. The weekend is usually a good time to go shopping because people have free time from work. At this time the shops are usually very busy because people try to get the best items for the lowest price before the item runs out of stock. 

Some people go shopping more regularly than other people to browse products in shops even when they do not have much money. This is known as window shopping and allows people to plan ahead and save for the things they want to buy in the future or wait for the items to drop in price. Some people spend a lot of time looking for bargains while others do not think of the price and are happy to spend a lot. Some people believe that the more expensive the item, the better the quality, but this is not always true. It is sensible to buy items which are affordable, but some people use a credit card or borrow money from the bank so that they can buy the items they really want rather than wait for it.

Sometimes shopping can be stressful when choosing a gift to buy other people for a special occasion. It is common to buy a gift voucher so that a friend or loved one can go shopping themselves at their own convenience. Shopping online is often popular with people who have a busy lifestyle. People are able to order their necessary and luxury items from the comfort of their own home, or even on the move. Delivery is usually free and items are often cheaper than in shops on the high street. The only real problem is that the item description and quality may be different than what they hoped for. This could mean the customer may become disappointed with the item they receive and will need to return it at their own cost. People who go to shops to do their shopping often use self-service payment machines. This usually saves time as the shopper does not need to join a long queue. However, it can be frustrating when the machine has a problem and the sales assistant is not always available to help.

1) Why is the weekend a good time to go shopping?

Reading

6. Read the text and choose the correct answers.

Shopping

Shopping is a necessary part of life which very few people can avoid. It is a daily routine for some people. Some people shop for pleasure while other people go shopping just to buy the necessary items in order to survive. The weekend is usually a good time to go shopping because people have free time from work. At this time the shops are usually very busy because people try to get the best items for the lowest price before the item runs out of stock. 

Some people go shopping more regularly than other people to browse products in shops even when they do not have much money. This is known as window shopping and allows people to plan ahead and save for the things they want to buy in the future or wait for the items to drop in price. Some people spend a lot of time looking for bargains while others do not think of the price and are happy to spend a lot. Some people believe that the more expensive the item, the better the quality, but this is not always true. It is sensible to buy items which are affordable, but some people use a credit card or borrow money from the bank so that they can buy the items they really want rather than wait for it.

Sometimes shopping can be stressful when choosing a gift to buy other people for a special occasion. It is common to buy a gift voucher so that a friend or loved one can go shopping themselves at their own convenience. Shopping online is often popular with people who have a busy lifestyle. People are able to order their necessary and luxury items from the comfort of their own home, or even on the move. Delivery is usually free and items are often cheaper than in shops on the high street. The only real problem is that the item description and quality may be different than what they hoped for. This could mean the customer may become disappointed with the item they receive and will need to return it at their own cost. People who go to shops to do their shopping often use self-service payment machines. This usually saves time as the shopper does not need to join a long queue. However, it can be frustrating when the machine has a problem and the sales assistant is not always available to help.

2) What are people doing when they go shopping just to have a look and not to buy?

Reading

6. Read the text and choose the correct answers.

Shopping

Shopping is a necessary part of life which very few people can avoid. It is a daily routine for some people. Some people shop for pleasure while other people go shopping just to buy the necessary items in order to survive. The weekend is usually a good time to go shopping because people have free time from work. At this time the shops are usually very busy because people try to get the best items for the lowest price before the item runs out of stock. 

Some people go shopping more regularly than other people to browse products in shops even when they do not have much money. This is known as window shopping and allows people to plan ahead and save for the things they want to buy in the future or wait for the items to drop in price. Some people spend a lot of time looking for bargains while others do not think of the price and are happy to spend a lot. Some people believe that the more expensive the item, the better the quality, but this is not always true. It is sensible to buy items which are affordable, but some people use a credit card or borrow money from the bank so that they can buy the items they really want rather than wait for it.

Sometimes shopping can be stressful when choosing a gift to buy other people for a special occasion. It is common to buy a gift voucher so that a friend or loved one can go shopping themselves at their own convenience. Shopping online is often popular with people who have a busy lifestyle. People are able to order their necessary and luxury items from the comfort of their own home, or even on the move. Delivery is usually free and items are often cheaper than in shops on the high street. The only real problem is that the item description and quality may be different than what they hoped for. This could mean the customer may become disappointed with the item they receive and will need to return it at their own cost. People who go to shops to do their shopping often use self-service payment machines. This usually saves time as the shopper does not need to join a long queue. However, it can be frustrating when the machine has a problem and the sales assistant is not always available to help.

3) What do some people usually think about items of better quality?

Reading

6. Read the text and choose the correct answers.

Shopping

Shopping is a necessary part of life which very few people can avoid. It is a daily routine for some people. Some people shop for pleasure while other people go shopping just to buy the necessary items in order to survive. The weekend is usually a good time to go shopping because people have free time from work. At this time the shops are usually very busy because people try to get the best items for the lowest price before the item runs out of stock. 

Some people go shopping more regularly than other people to browse products in shops even when they do not have much money. This is known as window shopping and allows people to plan ahead and save for the things they want to buy in the future or wait for the items to drop in price. Some people spend a lot of time looking for bargains while others do not think of the price and are happy to spend a lot. Some people believe that the more expensive the item, the better the quality, but this is not always true. It is sensible to buy items which are affordable, but some people use a credit card or borrow money from the bank so that they can buy the items they really want rather than wait for it.

Sometimes shopping can be stressful when choosing a gift to buy other people for a special occasion. It is common to buy a gift voucher so that a friend or loved one can go shopping themselves at their own convenience. Shopping online is often popular with people who have a busy lifestyle. People are able to order their necessary and luxury items from the comfort of their own home, or even on the move. Delivery is usually free and items are often cheaper than in shops on the high street. The only real problem is that the item description and quality may be different than what they hoped for. This could mean the customer may become disappointed with the item they receive and will need to return it at their own cost. People who go to shops to do their shopping often use self-service payment machines. This usually saves time as the shopper does not need to join a long queue. However, it can be frustrating when the machine has a problem and the sales assistant is not always available to help.

4) When can shopping be stressful?

Reading

6. Read the text and choose the correct answers.

Shopping

Shopping is a necessary part of life which very few people can avoid. It is a daily routine for some people. Some people shop for pleasure while other people go shopping just to buy the necessary items in order to survive. The weekend is usually a good time to go shopping because people have free time from work. At this time the shops are usually very busy because people try to get the best items for the lowest price before the item runs out of stock. 

Some people go shopping more regularly than other people to browse products in shops even when they do not have much money. This is known as window shopping and allows people to plan ahead and save for the things they want to buy in the future or wait for the items to drop in price. Some people spend a lot of time looking for bargains while others do not think of the price and are happy to spend a lot. Some people believe that the more expensive the item, the better the quality, but this is not always true. It is sensible to buy items which are affordable, but some people use a credit card or borrow money from the bank so that they can buy the items they really want rather than wait for it.

Sometimes shopping can be stressful when choosing a gift to buy other people for a special occasion. It is common to buy a gift voucher so that a friend or loved one can go shopping themselves at their own convenience. Shopping online is often popular with people who have a busy lifestyle. People are able to order their necessary and luxury items from the comfort of their own home, or even on the move. Delivery is usually free and items are often cheaper than in shops on the high street. The only real problem is that the item description and quality may be different than what they hoped for. This could mean the customer may become disappointed with the item they receive and will need to return it at their own cost. People who go to shops to do their shopping often use self-service payment machines. This usually saves time as the shopper does not need to join a long queue. However, it can be frustrating when the machine has a problem and the sales assistant is not always available to help.

5) Is there sometimes a problem with online shopping?

Reading

7. Read the text and mark the statements “true” or “false”.       

Black Friday in the United States

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day and the Friday before Cyber Monday in the United States. It is a busy shopping day and is a holiday in some states.

Black Friday is not a federal holiday, but is a public holiday in some states. Many organizations also close for the Thanksgiving weekend. Many people have a day off work or choose to take a day from their quota of annual leave on Black Friday. Some people use this to make trips to see family members or friends who live in other areas or to go on vacation. Others use it to start shopping for the Christmas season.

Shopping for Christmas presents is also popular on Black Friday. Many stores have special offers and lower their prices on some goods, such as toys.

Public transit systems may run on their normal schedule or may have changes. Some stores extend their opening hours on Black Friday. There can also be congestion on roads to popular shopping destinations.

Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days in the USA. There are two popular theories as to why the day after Thanksgiving Day is called Black Friday. One theory is that the wheels of vehicles in heavy traffic on the day after Thanksgiving Day left many black markings on the road surface, leading to the term Black Friday.

The other theory is that the term Black Friday comes from an old way of recording business accounts. Losses were recorded in red ink and profits in black ink. Many businesses, particularly small businesses, started making profits prior to Christmas. Many hoped to start showing a profit, marked in black ink, on the day after Thanksgiving Day.

1) Black Friday is a federal holiday. ______

2) Many people take a day off on Black Friday. ______

3) Black Friday is a good chance to shop for Christmas.  ______

4) On Black Friday all stores work on schedule.    ______

5)  The term Black Friday may be traced to congestion on roads on this day.  ____

6) The profits were recorded in red ink in business accounts.  _______

Is the first statement true or false?

Reading

7. Read the text and mark the statements “true” or “false”.       

Black Friday in the United States

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day and the Friday before Cyber Monday in the United States. It is a busy shopping day and is a holiday in some states.

Black Friday is not a federal holiday, but is a public holiday in some states. Many organizations also close for the Thanksgiving weekend. Many people have a day off work or choose to take a day from their quota of annual leave on Black Friday. Some people use this to make trips to see family members or friends who live in other areas or to go on vacation. Others use it to start shopping for the Christmas season.

Shopping for Christmas presents is also popular on Black Friday. Many stores have special offers and lower their prices on some goods, such as toys.

Public transit systems may run on their normal schedule or may have changes. Some stores extend their opening hours on Black Friday. There can also be congestion on roads to popular shopping destinations.

Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days in the USA. There are two popular theories as to why the day after Thanksgiving Day is called Black Friday. One theory is that the wheels of vehicles in heavy traffic on the day after Thanksgiving Day left many black markings on the road surface, leading to the term Black Friday.

The other theory is that the term Black Friday comes from an old way of recording business accounts. Losses were recorded in red ink and profits in black ink. Many businesses, particularly small businesses, started making profits prior to Christmas. Many hoped to start showing a profit, marked in black ink, on the day after Thanksgiving Day.

1) Black Friday is a federal holiday. ______

2) Many people take a day off on Black Friday. ______

3) Black Friday is a good chance to shop for Christmas.  ______

4) On Black Friday all stores work on schedule.    ______

5)  The term Black Friday may be traced to congestion on roads on this day.  ____

6) The profits were recorded in red ink in business accounts.  _______

Is the second statement true or false?

Reading

7. Read the text and mark the statements “true” or “false”.       

Black Friday in the United States

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day and the Friday before Cyber Monday in the United States. It is a busy shopping day and is a holiday in some states.

Black Friday is not a federal holiday, but is a public holiday in some states. Many organizations also close for the Thanksgiving weekend. Many people have a day off work or choose to take a day from their quota of annual leave on Black Friday. Some people use this to make trips to see family members or friends who live in other areas or to go on vacation. Others use it to start shopping for the Christmas season.

Shopping for Christmas presents is also popular on Black Friday. Many stores have special offers and lower their prices on some goods, such as toys.

Public transit systems may run on their normal schedule or may have changes. Some stores extend their opening hours on Black Friday. There can also be congestion on roads to popular shopping destinations.

Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days in the USA. There are two popular theories as to why the day after Thanksgiving Day is called Black Friday. One theory is that the wheels of vehicles in heavy traffic on the day after Thanksgiving Day left many black markings on the road surface, leading to the term Black Friday.

The other theory is that the term Black Friday comes from an old way of recording business accounts. Losses were recorded in red ink and profits in black ink. Many businesses, particularly small businesses, started making profits prior to Christmas. Many hoped to start showing a profit, marked in black ink, on the day after Thanksgiving Day.

1) Black Friday is a federal holiday. ______

2) Many people take a day off on Black Friday. ______

3) Black Friday is a good chance to shop for Christmas.  ______

4) On Black Friday all stores work on schedule.    ______

5)  The term Black Friday may be traced to congestion on roads on this day.  ____

6) The profits were recorded in red ink in business accounts.  _______

Is the third statement true or false?

Reading

7. Read the text and mark the statements “true” or “false”.       

Black Friday in the United States

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day and the Friday before Cyber Monday in the United States. It is a busy shopping day and is a holiday in some states.

Black Friday is not a federal holiday, but is a public holiday in some states. Many organizations also close for the Thanksgiving weekend. Many people have a day off work or choose to take a day from their quota of annual leave on Black Friday. Some people use this to make trips to see family members or friends who live in other areas or to go on vacation. Others use it to start shopping for the Christmas season.

Shopping for Christmas presents is also popular on Black Friday. Many stores have special offers and lower their prices on some goods, such as toys.

Public transit systems may run on their normal schedule or may have changes. Some stores extend their opening hours on Black Friday. There can also be congestion on roads to popular shopping destinations.

Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days in the USA. There are two popular theories as to why the day after Thanksgiving Day is called Black Friday. One theory is that the wheels of vehicles in heavy traffic on the day after Thanksgiving Day left many black markings on the road surface, leading to the term Black Friday.

The other theory is that the term Black Friday comes from an old way of recording business accounts. Losses were recorded in red ink and profits in black ink. Many businesses, particularly small businesses, started making profits prior to Christmas. Many hoped to start showing a profit, marked in black ink, on the day after Thanksgiving Day.

1) Black Friday is a federal holiday. ______

2) Many people take a day off on Black Friday. ______

3) Black Friday is a good chance to shop for Christmas.  ______

4) On Black Friday all stores work on schedule.    ______

5)  The term Black Friday may be traced to congestion on roads on this day.  ____

6) The profits were recorded in red ink in business accounts.  _______

Is the fourth statement true or false?

Reading

7. Read the text and mark the statements “true” or “false”.       

Black Friday in the United States

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day and the Friday before Cyber Monday in the United States. It is a busy shopping day and is a holiday in some states.

Black Friday is not a federal holiday, but is a public holiday in some states. Many organizations also close for the Thanksgiving weekend. Many people have a day off work or choose to take a day from their quota of annual leave on Black Friday. Some people use this to make trips to see family members or friends who live in other areas or to go on vacation. Others use it to start shopping for the Christmas season.

Shopping for Christmas presents is also popular on Black Friday. Many stores have special offers and lower their prices on some goods, such as toys.

Public transit systems may run on their normal schedule or may have changes. Some stores extend their opening hours on Black Friday. There can also be congestion on roads to popular shopping destinations.

Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days in the USA. There are two popular theories as to why the day after Thanksgiving Day is called Black Friday. One theory is that the wheels of vehicles in heavy traffic on the day after Thanksgiving Day left many black markings on the road surface, leading to the term Black Friday.

The other theory is that the term Black Friday comes from an old way of recording business accounts. Losses were recorded in red ink and profits in black ink. Many businesses, particularly small businesses, started making profits prior to Christmas. Many hoped to start showing a profit, marked in black ink, on the day after Thanksgiving Day.

1) Black Friday is a federal holiday. ______

2) Many people take a day off on Black Friday. ______

3) Black Friday is a good chance to shop for Christmas.  ______

4) On Black Friday all stores work on schedule.    ______

5)  The term Black Friday may be traced to congestion on roads on this day.  ____

6) The profits were recorded in red ink in business accounts.  _______

Is the fifth statement true or false?

Reading

7. Read the text and mark the statements “true” or “false”.       

Black Friday in the United States

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day and the Friday before Cyber Monday in the United States. It is a busy shopping day and is a holiday in some states.

Black Friday is not a federal holiday, but is a public holiday in some states. Many organizations also close for the Thanksgiving weekend. Many people have a day off work or choose to take a day from their quota of annual leave on Black Friday. Some people use this to make trips to see family members or friends who live in other areas or to go on vacation. Others use it to start shopping for the Christmas season.

Shopping for Christmas presents is also popular on Black Friday. Many stores have special offers and lower their prices on some goods, such as toys.

Public transit systems may run on their normal schedule or may have changes. Some stores extend their opening hours on Black Friday. There can also be congestion on roads to popular shopping destinations.

Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days in the USA. There are two popular theories as to why the day after Thanksgiving Day is called Black Friday. One theory is that the wheels of vehicles in heavy traffic on the day after Thanksgiving Day left many black markings on the road surface, leading to the term Black Friday.

The other theory is that the term Black Friday comes from an old way of recording business accounts. Losses were recorded in red ink and profits in black ink. Many businesses, particularly small businesses, started making profits prior to Christmas. Many hoped to start showing a profit, marked in black ink, on the day after Thanksgiving Day.

1) Black Friday is a federal holiday. ______

2) Many people take a day off on Black Friday. ______

3) Black Friday is a good chance to shop for Christmas.  ______

4) On Black Friday all stores work on schedule.    ______

5)  The term Black Friday may be traced to congestion on roads on this day.  ____

6) The profits were recorded in red ink in business accounts.  _______

Is the sixth statement true or false?