Shopping vocabulary
Here's a lesson on vocabulary related to "Shopping Vocabulary" for the IELTS band score 3.0-4.5:
I. General Shopping Terms:
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Shop: A place where goods are sold.
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Customer: A person who buys goods or services.
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Sale: A period of reduced prices or discounts on products.
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Discount: A reduction in price.
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Receipt: A document that serves as proof of purchase.
II. Shopping Locations:
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Mall: A large enclosed building with multiple shops and stores.
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Market: A place where goods are bought and sold, often in an open-air setting.
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Boutique: A small shop that sells fashionable or specialized items.
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Department store: A large retail store that offers a wide range of products.
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Online store: A virtual store accessed through the internet.
III. Shopping Verbs:
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Buy: To acquire something in exchange for money.
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Pay: To give money in exchange for goods or services.
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Browse: To look at items casually without intending to buy.
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Shop around: To compare prices or products before making a purchase.
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Return: To give back or exchange a purchased item.
IV. Types of Goods:
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Clothing/Apparel: Items of clothing and accessories.
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Electronics: Devices and equipment that operate using electrical currents.
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Groceries: Food and household items typically purchased from a grocery store.
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Cosmetics: Beauty products, such as makeup and skincare items.
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Furniture: Items used for seating, sleeping, or storing belongings.
V. Payment Methods:
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Cash: Physical currency used as a medium of exchange.
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Credit card: A plastic card allowing the holder to make purchases on credit.
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Debit card: A card linked to a bank account for electronic purchases.
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Online payment: Payment made through digital platforms, such as PayPal or online banking.
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Cashier: The person or machine handling payments at a store.
VI. Sizes and Measurements:
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Small: Relatively little in size.
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Medium: Average or intermediate in size.
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Large: Big or substantial in size.
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Extra-large: Bigger than the standard large size.
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One size fits all: A single size designed to fit most people.
VII. Clothing and Apparel:
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Shirt/T-shirt: A garment worn on the upper body.
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Pants/Trousers: Clothing worn on the lower body, covering the legs.
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Dress: A one-piece garment worn by women or girls.
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Jacket: A lightweight outer garment worn on the upper body.
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Shoes: Footwear worn to protect and comfort the feet.
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