Unit 4 High fashion, low budget
Vocabulary Task
Answers/script
A I’m trying to watch my spending. But this sweater may never be this cheap again! Oh, well, that’s what credit cards are for.
B If only I could afford this killer dress. I guess I’ll have to wait until it’s on sale. In the meantime, I’ll try to save up enough money.
C This style is really in this year. It’s the latest thing. I know I’m just paying for the designer’s name. But it’s so me. I’ve just got to have one.
Listening Task
1) Fist Listening
Answers
1. A $179 pair of Air Jordan gym shoes.
2. A $500 pair of designer pants.
3. A $20 vintage dress.
4. A purse that’s on sale.
2) Second Listening
Answers
1. They’re the latest thing. He’ll be his team’s best player if he has them.
2. He doesn’t want to look like he’s wearing cheap clothes. The pants will never go out of style.
3. It’s a killer dress and she wants Mike to notice her.
4. The style is in this year and it’s on sale.
Script
1. A: Oh, wow, look at these. They’re the latest Air Jordans.
B: You’d really wear those? They look… so big.
A: And they’re only $179.
B: $179?! For a pair of gym shoes?
A: These are the latest thing. I just got to have them. I’ll be the best player on the team in these. Oh, Mom, please!
B: Okay, Jason, but this is the last time.
2. A: Five hundred dollars for a pair of pants? You’re crazy to spend that much on clothes.
B: Come on, man. These are the best. You just don’t understand.
A: I understand that I can get a nice-looking pair of pants for around 50 bucks. You’re paying $450 for the designer’s name.
B: Maybe, but at least I never look like I’m wearing cheap clothes, unlike some people I know. Besides, these pants will never go out of style.
A: Okay, fine, suit yourself. It’s your money.
3. A: Hey, Ellen, look at this vintage dress! It’s perfect for Mike’s party, don’t you think? And it’s really back in style now.
B: Yeah. And it’s just your color.
A: I know. It’s such a bargain, too … only $20. You can’t beat that! Mmm, but I don’t know, I’ve got so many dresses in mfy closet already.
B: Yeah, but this one is so YOU! It’s a killer dress! You’ve justgot to get it.
A: Ooh, you’re tight. I’m going to go for it. I sure hope he notices me in it.
4. A: look, honey, a sale on those purses I was telling you about! I’ve never seen them so cheap!
B: But do you really need a new purse?
A: Well, not really, but this style is really in this year. I want to get one while they’re on sale.
B: But I thought we were trying to save up so we could go somewhere special on our vacation.
A: Oh, I just can’t pass this up — I really wanted one, and they may never be this cheap again.
B: Oh, I give up.
Real World Listening
1. Predict
Answers
Susie likes to shop and spend money on expensive clothing while Rachel is on a student budget and wears mostly jeans and t-shirts.
2. Get the main idea
Answers
1. Susie came to visit to go shopping.
2. A handbag from Prada, a black leather dress, a couple of skirts from Donna Karan and jeans.
3. Susie wants to buy something for Rachel, but Rachel doesn’t want her to.
4. Susie wants Rachel to cook dinner every night.
Script
Rachel: So, Susie, how was the plane ride from London?
Susie: Oh, I don’t know…all I could think about was getting here and going shopping.
Rachel: Hmmm.
Susie: Rachel, what’s wrong?
Rachel: Susie, I thought you came to see me! Isn’t that more important than shopping?
Susie: Oh c’mon, Rachel. Shopping is so bonding!
Rachel: All right, I’ll take you to the stores. What are you looking fly?
Susie: Well, I want a handbag from Prada, and maybe one of their black leather dresses…
Rachel: Oh no…
Susie: …a couple of skirts from Donna Karan, you know, the ones that are really fitted, a pair of jeans…
Rachel: Whoa! How much money do you have, anyway?
Susie: Oh, Rachel, you know I save up to come to New York every year to go shopping. Now that you’re studying here, I want to go with you. So what are you going to get?
Rachel: Are you kidding, Susie? I’ve got two words for you: “student budget.” I can’t afford to buy any clothing!
Susie: Well, you’re just a jeans and T-shirt person, aren’t you? I am going to enjoy myself no matter how much it costs. I’m on holiday. Look, Rachel, I’ll buy you something, a new blouse , or skirt, whatever you want.
Rachel: Well, I don’t want anyone to buy me something I can’t afford myself.
Susie: Oh, don’t worry about that. And, there is no need to thank me. It’s the least I can do since you’ll be cooking dinner every night while I’m here.
Rachel: Dinner? What are you talking about? |