[E] Shopping

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

expand

[ ik-'spand ]

verb

- to increase the size, volume, quantity, or scope of; to enlarge

They expanded their number of stores significantly in the 1990s.

bargain

[ 'bahr-guhn ]

noun

- something on sale at a lower price than its true value

Jane compared the jeans carefully to determine which was a better bargain.

mandatory

[ 'man-duh-tawr-ee ]

adjective

- used to describe something that must be done

The jewelry store has a mandatory policy of showing customers only one item at a time.

merchandise

[ 'mur-chuhn-dahyz ]

noun

- items available in stores

Shoppers complained about poor quality merchandise and high prices.

bear

[ bair ]

verb

- to accept, tolerate, or endure something, especially something unpleasant

Mia doesn't like to be in crowded places so she cannot bear to shop during the holiday rush.

LET'S READ! 📖

Direction: Read the conversations and see how the new words are used.

Dialogue 1

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Employee 1

I need a new winter coat, but I can't bear the thought of spending the weekend in the mall.

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Employee 2

I'm just the opposite. My hobby is exploring new stores around the city.

John_Happy Icon

Employee 1

You must know every new item of merchandise at every store.

QUESTION:

1. What is employee 2's hobby?

Dialogue 2

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Mike

For my class in consumer behavior, we are secretly watching what people buy.

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Anna

I'm sure you'll find that people hunt for bargains to save money.

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Mike

Actually, shoppers told us they bought brands they knew best and felt most comfortable with, regardless of price.

QUESTION:

1. What did Mr. Smith find out about shoppers?

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Word Families

Part of Speech

Word

Example

verb	bargain	He bargained with the city council to rent the stadium.
noun	bargain	The secondhand table was a real bargain.
gerund	bargaining	After some tough bargaining, we finally agreed on a deal.

noun	comfort	This car is designed with plush seats for your comfort and airbags for your safety.
adjective	comfortable	I prefer this sweater because it's more comfortable.
adverb	comfortably	I'd suggest buying the larger table, which comfortably seats six.

verb	expand	The music store expanded its selection by offering more classical music on compact discs.
noun	expansion	The expansion of our sales territory into a new region will mean more stock will have to be ordered.
adjective	expanded	The expanded inventory is great, but it's hard to find room to store it.

verb	explore	Ms. Martha explored the bins of hardware, looking for the right size nails.
noun	exploration	The store designer's exploration of the art of different cultures fave the store an exotic look.
adjective	exploratory	The oil company's exploratory drill lead to a new supply of petroleum.

noun	strictness	Ms. Jills was appalled at the strictness of the store's policy not to renew her gift certificate after it had expired.
adjective	strict	Our store has a strict policy of no returns.
adverb	strictly	The no-food-or-drinks rule is strictly enforced in the bookstore.

NOTES

Words which end with -ble, -ory, -ness are adjectives.
Words which end with -ness, -ion are nouns.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📄

Part I

Direction: Complete the table with the correct word form.

Verb	Noun	Adjective
explore
expand
bargain
comfort
merchandise

Part II

Direction: Read the following and write the appropriate form of the word in the blank.

Short Talk

mandatory
expand
strictly
bear
exploring

Some people love to shop. Others can't (1) shopping and only go when their clothes are completely worn-out. No one can get away from shopping - unless you can do it without eating! Consumption and consumer behavior affects everything we do. Some purchases are absolutely (2). Everyone needs to eat, wear clothing, and sit on furniture. Other purchases are (3) for luxury items. The vast majority of what most of us buy is somewhere in between essential items and frivolous items. Most people shop by visiting stores on the weekend. It's fun to (4) the number of places you shop in by (5) new stores-even if you don't make a purchase.

LET'S RECAP! 📝

TOEIC VOCAB LET'S RECAP

1. Which new words/phrases were easiest to remember? Give three.

どの語句/文が覚えやすかったですか？３つ挙げてください。

2. Which words/phrases were you having a hard time to speak/understand? Give three.

どの語句/文が話したり理解するのに難しかったですか？３つ挙げてください。

expand

[ ik-'spand ]

verb

- to increase the size, volume, quantity, or scope of; to enlarge

They expanded their number of stores significantly in the 1990s.

bargain
[ 'bahr-guhn ]
noun
- something on sale at a lower price than its true value
Jane compared the jeans carefully to determine which was a better bargain.

mandatory
[ 'man-duh-tawr-ee ]
adjective
- used to describe something that must be done
The jewelry store has a mandatory policy of showing customers only one item at a time.

merchandise
[ 'mur-chuhn-dahyz ]
noun
- items available in stores
Shoppers complained about poor quality merchandise and high prices.

bear
[ bair ]
verb
- to accept, tolerate, or endure something, especially something unpleasant
Mia doesn't like to be in crowded places so she cannot bear to shop during the holiday rush.