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PART 3: DAILY ACTIVITIES Shopping Common vocabulary If you know vocabulary items that are commonly found in conversations related to shopping, you can understand the conversations easi

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TOEIC 450+ - PART 3: DAILY ACTIVITIES (2)

PART 3: DAILY ACTIVITIES Shopping

Common vocabulary

If you know vocabulary items that are commonly found in conversations related to shopping, you can understand the conversations easily and will be able to choose the correct answers

Asking about products

1 sample

2 display

3 catalog

4 branch

1 stockroom

2 stock

3 insufficient

4 aisle

Asking where something is

1 refund

2 exchange

3 locate

4 clerk

5 pay

6 release

7 purchase

8 section

recommend (v) đề nghị

produce section(n) gian hàng nông phẩm

sporting goods section(n) gian hàng thể thao

house goods đồ gia dụng

window-shopping(n) xem hàng (chứ không mua)

original receipt biên lai gốc

clothing section(n) gian hàng quần áo

a proof of purchase bằng chứng mua hàng

retail store(n) cửa hàng bán lẻ

sales clerk(n) nhân viên bán hàng

Common expressions

If you are familiar with expressions that are frequently found in conversations related to shopping, you can understand the conversations easily and will be able to choose the correct

Asking about products

look for I'm looking for a carpet for my living room

on display All discounted merchandise is on display

* discount come in These shoes come in a broad variety of sizes and colors

* a variety of not in stock We sold all of them, so they are not in stock at the moment

* at the moment put in a special order I will put in a special order for some extra tables

* extra let me check and see Let me check and see if there's a black purse in the stockroom

* stockroom

wide selection have wider selections to choose from

have the models on display We don’t have the models on display

take the smaller one lấy cái nhỏ hơn

browse in the store xem qua cửa hàng

Asking where something is

could you tell me where Could you tell me where I can find the clocks?

in aisle You may find organic and natural foods in aisle 12

* organic

get the gift wrapped Where can I get the gift wrapped?

Where can I get gift wrapping service?

offering items 30% off Victoria Secret is offering up to 30% off a single item

exchange the shirt for a

smaller size May I exchange this shirt for a smaller size?

pay the cashier Pay the cashier on the way out

get a full refund for

be on sale (= offer - at

discount prices)

if you'd like a cash refund

Model conversation and common questions

Questions: where most likely Who is Mia Williams? What will the man probably do next? are the speakers?

Answers: In a bookstore A travel author Go to the second floor

Step-by-step strategy

STEP 1: Read the questions and identify the key words

Where most likely are the speakers?

Who is Mia Williams?

What will the man probably do next?

STEP 2: Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer

M: Hi, I'm looking for the newest book by Mia Williams Can you tell me where it is?

W: Sure, no problem Mia Williams is a travel author, right?

Q Where most likely are the speakers?

(A) In a travel agency

(B) In a bookstore

Hi, I’m looking for the

newest book by Mia

Williams Can you tell

me where it is?

Sure, no problem Mia Williams is a travel author, right?

That’s right

She has written a book

on North America travel

That book is put next to the history section on the second floor

Strategy application

● Apply the strategy on the previous page to choose the correct answers 113.mp3

1 What is the woman looking for? 2 What does the woman ask the 3 What will the man

(C) Some party supplies (B) A product in a different size (B) Call a supplier (D) A greeting card (C) An address for the warehouse (C) Go to a storage area (D) A telephone number (D) Exchange an item

Practice

1 Where is the conversation probably taking

place?

(A) Flower shop

(B) Cooking school

(C) Grocery store

(D) Cafe

2 What does the woman ask the man?

(A) Location of a product

(B) The price of flowers

(C) Ingredients of a product

(D) The man's position

3 What most likely will the man do now?

(A) Call for assistance

(B) Help the woman to locate the item

(C) Give the woman a map of the store

(D) Create a bouquet for the woman

4 Where most likely is this conversation?

(A) At a clothing store

(B) At a bookstore

(C) At a café

(D) At a newsstand

5 How would the woman like to take her

purchase?

(A) Gift-wrapped

(B) As it is

(C) In a shopping bag

(D) Covered in newspaper

6 Why is the woman unable to pay by credit card?

(A) She lost her credit card yesterday (B) The credit card was unauthorized (C) The business does not accept checks (D) The cost of the purchase is not enough

7 Why is the man traveling to India?

(A) To study at a university (B) To sell his company's products (C) To attend a conference

(D) To look for an apartment

8 What does the man say about the bag?

(A) It is lightweight

(B) It is fashionable

(C) It is too expensive

(D) It is too small

9 What does the woman offer to do?

(A) Show the man a different part of the shop

(B) Look for other products on a computer (C) Give the man a discount

(D) Repair an item for the man

Other Daily Activities

Common vocabulary

If you know vocabulary items that are commonly found in conversations related to other daily activities, you can understand the conversations easily and will be able to choose the correct

1 real estate agent

2 property

3 residence

4 rent

1 identification

2 bank account

3 income

4 loan

Banking

short-term savings account tài khoản tiết kiệm ngắn hạn

loan application form đơn xin vay tiền

proof of residency giấy tờ chứng minh nơi cư ngụ

account number số tài khoản

transaction (n) sự giao dịch

bank statement (n) bản báo cáo của ngân hàng

tracking number số theo dõi

transaction slip giấy giao dịch

foreign currency ngoại tệ

Post service Car service

1 mail

2 fragile

3 package

4 postal rates

1 mechanic

2 examine

3 garage

4 vehicle

Post service

engine driver(n) nhân viên điều khiển xe lửa; máy trưởng

package/parcel (n) gói hàng

surface mail (n) thư vận chuyển bằng đường thủy hoặc đường bộ

airmail (n) thư vận chuyển bằng đường không

check (v) kiểm tra

process (n) quá trình

express mail thư chuyển phát nhanh

regular mail thư gửi thường

registered mail thư bảo đảm

mailing address địa chỉ thư tín

courier service dịch vụ thư tín

overnight delivery chuyển phát nhanh (qua đêm)

delivery company công ty phân phối

Common expressions

If you are familiar with expressions that are frequently found in conversations related to other daily activities, you can understand the conversations easily and will be able to choose the

Real estate

reasonably priced My co-worker found reasonably priced housing in a convenient

location

* co-worker convenient rent an office I'm thinking about renting an office downtown, near a subway station

Banking

open a bank account I want to open a bank account for our company

fill out You can fill out this application form before you come in for a visit

* application form

transfer money I’d like to transfer $500 to my checking account

sign on the line Please check your information carefully before you sign on the line

under one’s name I get registered under the name of my company MTC

out of order The ATM is out of order

wire money Wiring money can be a fast way to move funds electronically for big expenses

and payments, within the U.S or abroad

get a check book get a check book within a week

check the balance To check your card balance or recent activity, enter the card number and

6-digit security code shown on your card

cash a check How to cash a check without a bank account

Post service

take up to Standard delivery will take up to 5 business days to arrive

* standard delivery business day speed up We offer an express service to speed up delivery

* express service

take a package for

someone

I don't know if I would take a package for someone on a different floor

Car service

need repairs My engine needs some repairs

how much the work

will cost

Could you give me an estimate of how much the work will cost?

* estimate

Model conversation and common questions

Questions: Where most

likely does the woman

work?

Answers: Real estate

agency

Questions: What does woman want to do?

Answers: rent an office

Questions: what does the man ask about?

Answers: the rent of an office

Step-by-step strategy

STEP 1: Read the questions and identify the key words

Where most likely does the woman work?

What does the man want to do?

What does the man ask about?

STEP 2: Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer

W: Carter Real Estate Agency How can I help you?

M: Yes, I want to rent a small office in the financial district Is anything available?

Q What does the man want to do?

(A) Place an order

(B) Rent an office

 In the conversation, the man has said I want to rent a small office Therefore, choice (B) Rent

an office is the correct answer

Carter Real Estate

Agency How can I

help you?

Yes, I want to rent a small office in the financial district Is anything available?

A new building has just been built

How much

is the rent?

Strategy application

● Apply the strategy on the previous page to choose the correct answers 117.mp3

1 What are the speakers 2 When is the appointment? 3 What does the woman need to

(B) A job application (C) Friday (B) Bring identification

Practice

1 What is the woman planning to do?

(A) Rent an office space

(B) Purchase an office space

(C) Purchase office supplies

(D) Open a real estate account

2 What does the woman say about

purchasing?

(A) It will damage her credit rating

(B) It will cost too much money

(C) It is not an efficient use of money

(D) It is a way for her to make money

3 What feature does the woman want the

space to have?

(A) A view of the river

(B) Proximity to the elevators

(C) Less than 800 square feet

(D) Large windows

4 What most likely is the man's profession?

(A) An accountant

(B) An office supplies manufacturer

(C) A delivery truck driver

(D) A shop salesperson

5 When will the man most likely arrive at

the office?

(A) In 30 minutes (B) This afternoon (C) Tomorrow morning (D) Tomorrow afternoon

6 Why is the woman worried?

(A) She can't copy some files

(B) She has lost an important file

(C) She missed a meeting this morning (D) She has broken the company's vending machine

7 What is this conversation about?

(A) Mr Coleman’s package (B) Wrong address for packages (C) Cathy's credit card limit (D) Packages in the security office

8 Who is NOT receiving a package?

(A) Mr Meyers (B) Cathy (C) Mr Johnson (D) Mr Lee

9 What does Cathy say she will do?

(A) Pick up the packages herself (B) Give all the packages to Mr Lee (C) Thank Mr Meyers

(D) Talk to Mr Lee

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Actual Questions

1 Where most likely are the speakers?

(A) In a bookstore

(B) In a garden

(C) In a warehouse

(D) In a restaurant

2 What is the man looking for?

(A) Some gardening tools

(B) Some books

(C) Some gloves

(D) Some tickets

3 What does the woman offer to do?

(A) E-mail the author

(B) Contact the manager

(C) Call the warehouse

(D) Deliver a purchase

4 Who most likely is the woman?

(A) A travel agent

(B) A hotel receptionist

(C) A property manager

(D) A business executive

5 What does the man want to do?

(A) Rent an office

(B) Postpone a meeting

(C) Make an appointment

(D) Book a hotel room

6 What does the woman ask about?

(A) A moving schedule (B) Location of the office (C) Internet access (D) The cost of a ticket

7 Where does this conversation most likely take place?

(A) At a post office (B) At a computer store (C) At a police station (D) At a bank

8 What does the man give the woman? (A) A telephone number

(B) An application form (C) A website address (D) A credit card

9 What does the man suggest that the woman do?

(A) Apply online (B) Mail a document (C) File a report (D) Make a cash deposit