Email to a friend: Describing shopping facilities
1. Going shopping.
Choose the correct shopping category or shop department for each list of things to buy.
3. Read.
Read an email about neighbourhood shopping and choose the correct answer to the questions.
Dear Chuck,
I hope you have a good journey here and that you find my apartment without any problems. Shopping can be difficult if you don't know where to go. Here are the shopping tips that you asked for. First of all, you can do most of your grocery shopping at the mini-mall in Rosalie. It's a 10-minute walk from here and also on the bus route of the 475 bus from the city center. There are lots of stores and restaurants there. Now, if you are interested in buying souvenirs, go to Brunswick Street in the Valley. There's a nice mall and street market there and a lot of cut-rate souvenir shops. There are some interesting shoe stores and clothing stores, too. Oh, and the summer sales have just started, so maybe you'll find some bargains. There are lots of big shopping malls it the city center as well. I know some people hate shopping in malls, but they are there if you need them. Well, I hope this answers your questions.
Have a great holiday!
Best wishes,
Sam
5. Write.
Imagine you are going travelling this summer. A friend from another country is coming to stay at your home for a month. Tell your friend where she can go shopping in your city/town/neighbourhood. Use the words and phrases in exercise 2.
Write an email for your friend with information on these points:
- Where can she/he buy food?
- Where can she/he buy other household products?
- Suggest some good places to go shopping to buy souvenirs and gifts to take home with her/him.
- Tell her/him about other interesting shops to visit.
Write about 150 words.
Check spelling, grammar and the organisation of your email.