Shopping and lifestyle Vocabulary
In the left column are the words that are quite common or the candidate uses incorrect semantics. In the right column are the words you should use when taking the IELTS test to get a high score.
| Quite common | Should use | Example |
| Chase after fashion | Fashion-conscious | This magazine is attractive to fashion-conscious youth |
| Crazy about shopping | Shopaholic | Can you believe that Librans were born to be shopaholics? |
| Can't help buying something | Compulsive shopper | As a compulsive shopper, I've decided to reduce my shopping frequency. |
| Use every penny wisely | Bargain shopper | This is a perfect place for bargain shoppers. |
| Limited pocket money | Tight budget | I couldn't go shopping frequently due to my tight budget. |
| Shopping mall | Commercial complex | At weekends, I usually spend my whole day in this commercial complex. |
| Expensive | Pricy/pricey | Things in this shop are less pricy. |
| Convenient | Handy/portable | You can take this handy gadget anywhere you go. |
| Facebook/Twitter | SNS (Social Networking Site) mạng xã hội | SNS is now a necessity for almost every adolescent. |
| Delivery service | Door-to-door service | This online shop is trustworthy because it sells genuine and authentic goods. |
| Real goods | Genuine and authentic goods | I felt twisting about the plot of this film. |
| Price goes up/down | Appreciate/depreciate | Some people buy gold with the belief that it might appreciate. |
| Internet | Cyber | Cyber crime is becoming increasingly serious these days. |
| Cheating | Fraudulent/deceitful | Shoppers should beware of fraudulent advertising. |
| Delicious | Tasty / flavourful/ appetising | This place is a paradise with loads of tasty food. |
| Food | Dish | They serve special dishes in this restaurant. |
| Delicious food | Cuisine | I am a big fan of Italian/French/Japanese cuisine. |
| Healthy food | Nutritious | Sushi is pretty nutritious with the combination of vegetables and seafood. |
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