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LET'S READ! 📖
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Situation:
Marie and Keiko will be attending a friend's wedding and they are shopping together to look for a perfect dress Marie could wear on the wedding.
Marie
Keiko
Yes! I like this pink cotton one.
Marie
The pink one? Why?
Keiko
It's more stylish for a wedding.
Marie
That's true, but it's the middle of summer. The material of this one is lighter.
Keiko
That's a good point. But cotton is actually comfortable to wear, so I guess that won't be a problem.
Marie
Hmm.. There's no price tag.
Excuse me. How much is this dress?
Clerk
It's $400. Would you like to try it on?
Marie
Oh, no. That's OK. That's too expensive. Thanks anyway.
Clerk
But we also have dresses on sale on this side.
This one is also cotton, the same material with the previous dress.
Marie
This one is actually good. Except that the color is too bright. Do you have any lighter colors?
Clerk
Yes, we have one in peach, and in light blue. Which one would you want to try on?
Marie
I think I'd go for the peach one. How much is this?
Clerk
This one is $150.
Marie
OK. I want to try this one. Where is the changing room?
Clerk
Here, you can follow me.
QUESTION
1. What is the dress for?
2. Did Marie buy the first dress that Tina saw? Why?
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. Demonstratives; one, ones
| How much is | How much are | ||
| this T-shirt? | this one? | these sneakers? | these? |
| that T-shirt? | that one? | those sneakers? | those? |
| Which one? | Which ones? | ||
| The blue one. | The yellow ones. | ||
| Possible Response | Possible Response | ||
| It's $28.99. | They're $40. | ||
| With singular nouns: | With plural nouns: | one/ones |
|---|---|---|
this - a thing that is nearby | these - things that are nearby | one - used to replace a singular noun |
that - a thing that is not nearby | those - things that are not nearby | ones - used to replace plural nouns |
A-1. Fill in the blanks with demonstratives (this/that/these/those) or "one/ones" to complete the sentences.
Excuse me. How much are jeans?
Which ? Do you mean ?
B. Preferences; comparisons with adjectives
Which dress do you prefer?
I prefer the blue one.
It's nicer than the black one.
Which one do you like more?
I like the blue one more.
It's lighter than the black one.
Which one do you like better?
I like the black one better.
It's more stylish than the blue one.
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For adjectives with one syllable add -r/-er to form the comparative: nice > nicer, light > lighter, cheap > cheaper
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For adjectives with two syllables ending in -y, remove the -y and add -er: pretty > prettier, lovely > lovelier
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For adjectives with two syllables not ending in -y or adjectives with three or more syllables, use more + adjective: stylish > more stylish, exciting > more exciting, expensive > more expensive
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LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
A. Answer the following questions by using the first word in the parentheses. Then, explain the reason using the second word.
Example: Which pants do you prefer, the cotton ones or the wool ones? (cotton / comfortable)
I prefer the cotton ones. They're more comfortable than the wool ones.1. Which necklace do you like better, the gold one or the silver one? (silver / interesting)
2. Which one do you prefer, the silk skirt or the cotton skirt? (silk / pretty)
3. Which ones do you like more, the black shoes or the purple ones? (purple / cheap)
B. At the market
Direction: Kumiko is from Japan. She is shopping at a market in London. Listen and write True or False for each statement. Write or type down your answers while listening.
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Kumiko wants to buy a coat.
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It costs £130.
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It's made of leather.
I love these dresses! They are perfect for the wedding on Saturday.