ESL Podcast 173 - Buying Souvenirs

Question 1

– a store that sells objects to help you remember where you

have traveled

Answer 1

I was vacationing in Miami, Florida, and I went to a …… to get some
gifts for friends back home.

• There is a good souvenir store across the street from the hotel.

Question 2

a shirt with short sleeves and no collar

Answer 2

I was vacationing in Miami, Florida, and I went to a souvenir store to get some
gifts for friends back home.
Lydia: Could you show me where the …… are?
Clerk: Sure, they’re on the left, along the wall. Can I help you find something?

• If I wear a t-shirt with no jacket, I’ll be cold all night.

Question 3

something that a clerk in a store asks when

you first enter meaning, do you know what you are looking for?

Answer 3

I was vacationing in Miami, Florida, and I went to a souvenir store to get some
gifts for friends back home.
Lydia: Could you show me where the T-shirts are?
Clerk: Sure, they’re on the left, along the wall. ……?

• Hi, welcome to Lucy’s Shoe Store. Can I help you find something?

Question 4

to have the same height or body shape as someone

else; to wear the same size clothing as someone else

Answer 4

Clerk: Sure, they’re on the left, along the wall. Can I help you find something?
Lydia: I’d like to get a T-shirt, but I’m not sure about the size. It’s for a friend
who’s ……

I thought his son was about my size, but he’s actually a lot taller.

Question 5

– three standard sizes of clothing; from smallest to largest

Answer 5

Lydia: I’d like to get a T-shirt, but I’m not sure about the size. It’s for a friend
who’s about your size.
Clerk: Well, in that case, you’ll need a ….. I only have these in ….. or
…., but I have these two in size …..

• I tried on a small and it didn’t fit. I think I need a medium or a large.

Question 6

– a pattern or design

Answer 6

Lydia: I’d like to get a T-shirt, but I’m not sure about the size. It’s for a friend
who’s about your size.
Clerk: Well, in that case, you’ll need a large. I only have these in medium or
small, but I have these two in size large.
Lydia: Do you have anything in another color or another ….?

• What style do you think would look good on me?

Question 7

Can you give me a suggestion about…?

Answer 7

Lydia: Do you have anything in another color or another style?
Clerk: How about this one?
Lydia: That’s great. …….. a gift for a young woman?

• Could you recommend a good restaurant near the airport?

Question 8

made in the same city or area you are visiting

Answer 8

Lydia: That’s great. Could you also recommend a gift for a young woman?
Clerk: We have a lot of ….. items. I don’t think you want a mug, a key
chain, or a snow globe. But, how about some jewelry?

We have a lot of items to choose from, including these locally-made music
boxes

Question 9

a tall, round cup with a flat bottom and a handle; often used for drinking
coffee

Answer 9

Lydia: That’s great. Could you also recommend a gift for a young woman?
Clerk: We have a lot of locally-made items. I don’t think you want a ….., a key
chain, or a snow globe. But, how about some jewelry?

• Do you want your tea in a glass or in a mug?

Question 10

a ring that can hold keys; usually attached to another object

Answer 10

Lydia: That’s great. Could you also recommend a gift for a young woman?
Clerk: We have a lot of locally-made items. I don’t think you want a mug, a ……, or a snow globe. But, how about some jewelry?

• My house key fell off my key chain and I can’t find it anywhere!

Question 11

– a round glass container filled with water and glitter, with a small
building or statue inside; when you shake it, it looks like snow is falling on the
building or statue

Answer 11

Lydia: That’s great. Could you also recommend a gift for a young woman?
Clerk: We have a lot of locally-made items. I don’t think you want a mug, a key
chain, or a ……. But, how about some jewelry?
It’s strange to see snow globes of Los Angeles since it never snows here.

Question 12

ornaments such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets

Answer 12

Lydia: That’s great. Could you also recommend a gift for a young woman?
Clerk: We have a lot of locally-made items. I don’t think you want a mug, a key
chain, or a snow globe. But, how about some…….?

• What kind of jewelry do you think I should wear with this dress?

Question 13

– jewelry that can be worn around the wris

Answer 13

Clerk: We have a lot of locally-made items. I don’t think you want a mug, a key
chain, or a snow globe. But, how about some jewelry?
Lydia: Oh, this ….. is nice! How much is it?

• The bracelet is made of gold and is very heavy

Question 14

What is the cost? How much do I have to pay for this?

Answer 14

Clerk: We have a lot of locally-made items. I don’t think you want a mug, a key
chain, or a snow globe. But, how about some jewelry?
Lydia: Oh, this bracelet is nice! ……?
* I really like that new car. How much is it?

Question 15

I will have; I would like to have

Answer 15

Lydia: Oh, this bracelet is nice! How much is it?

Clerk: It’s on sale for $36.00.
Lydia: Okay,….. the T-shirt and the necklace. Do you have a box for the
necklace?

Question 16

Here is what you need; usually used when giving something to

someone else

Answer 16

Lydia: Okay, I’ll take the T-shirt and the necklace. Do you have a box for the
necklace?
Clerk: Sure, no problem. That will be $59.60 with tax.
Lydia: …..

• There you go. These are the clothes for the poor we collected in our
  neighborhood.

Question 17

– the difference between what you owe and what you pay

Answer 17

Lydia: Okay, I’ll take the T-shirt and the necklace. Do you have a box for the
necklace?
Clerk: Sure, no problem. That will be $59.60 with tax.
Lydia: There you go.
Clerk: Here’s your …… Thanks for coming in.

• I gave the waitress $20 but she only gave me change for a $10 bill.