1. In this store what else can you buy besides purses?
In this store we can buy women’s apparel (clothes).
2. What is the woman on the left buying?
The woman on the left is buying some women’s clothes; a scarf, perhaps.
3. How many buttons are on the back side of the coat?
There are two buttons on the back side of the coat.
4. What is probably in the drawer behind the sales lady?
There are probably scarves, gloves, stockings, and similar things.
5. What is the sales lady wearing on her ears?
The sales lady is wearing earrings on her ears.
6. How many sales ladies are in the picture?
There is one sales lady in the picture.
7. Is the man in the background packing something in a box or paper bag?
The man in the background is packing something in a box.
8. What is the man in the black suit selling?
The man in the black suit is selling purses.
9. What is the blond lady holding in her right hand?
The blond lady is holding her purse in her right hand.
10. What is the man giving to the lady?
The man is giving a box to the lady.
11. What does the sales clerk write on the pad of paper that is on the counter?
The sales clerk writes a receipt with the pad of paper that is on the counter.
12. Is the purse more expensive or cheaper than a pair of stockings?
The purse is more expensive than a pair of stockings.
13. Do the people in this picture look unfriendly?
No, they look friendly.
14. What do the men wear around their necks?
The men wear neckties (ties) around their necks.
15. What do the lady customers wear on their heads?
The lady customers wear hats on their heads.
16. Is there someone standing in the door?
Yes, there is someone standing in the door, heading out of the store.
17. What do you see over the door?
Over the door we see a sign.
18. Which woman is wearing a vest?
The woman in the foreground is wearing a vest.
19. Could this picture be in a department store?
Yes, this picture could be in a department store.
20. Do you usually buy clothing in a clothing store or department store?
You can buy clothing in either a clothing store or a department store.
Paragraph: A Visit to the Store
Write a brief paragraph about the last time you went to a department store. What did you buy? Was the sales clerk helpful? Did you buy a gift for someone?
The last time I went to a department store, I wanted to buy a pair of pajamas for my father. It was his birthday, and I wanted to give him something that I knew he would appreciate. I went to the department store at the local shopping mall. It was on the weekend and the mall was crowded, so I had a hard time trying to find a place to park. Eventually, though, I found a spot, parked the car, and went inside the mall to the store.
When I got to the men’s department, I went to the pajama section. I thought that my father needed size large, so I looked for the row that had that size. Since it had been cold out lately, I decided to get him a pair of flannel pajamas. I figured that those would keep him warmer than a pair of summer pajamas would. I found a red pair and brought them to the counter. The clerk rang me up and asked me if I needed a gift receipt. I said yes, so if the pajamas were the wrong size, color, or style, my father would be able to exchange the pajamas for ones he preferred. The clerk also asked me if I wanted to have them gift wrapped. I knew that I could wrap them myself, so I just asked for a gift box instead. I was satisfied with my purchase, and I went home to wrap up the pajamas as a present for my dad.