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Lesson 13
SHOPPING FOR GROCERIES
I. NOTE
Shopping for groceries in the United States is very simple. Most people go to
large supermarkets where they can find everything they need under one roof. Most su-
permarkets contain a meat section where you can buy prepackaged steaks, chicken, fish,
pork, etc., or request a special cut from the butcher. Sometimes there are bakeries
where you can find fresh-baked products like bread, rolls, pies and cakes.
American supermarkets have extensive frozen food sections. Americans thrive on
frozen foods, particularly those that they can cook or heat up quickly in their micro-
wave ovens. Frozen foods make up in convenience for what they lack in freshness.
It is possible to find fresh foods, especially vegetables, at smaller groceries and
farmers' markets. Most large cities have such a place. However, you may have to drive
some before you reach the farmers' market.
II. DIALOGUE
Produce clerk: Good morning. Can I weigh those for you?
You: Yes. And how much are the tomatoes?
Produce clerk: Eighty cents a pound. How many would you like?
You: Tree will be enough. I also want this head of lettuce. How much do I owe you?
Produce clerk: Oh, you don't have to pay here. You pay at the cash register when you leave.
You: Sorry about that.
(You browse through the supermarket stopping at the meat counter and bakery.)
Butcher: Can I help you?
You: I'd like a chicken, please.
Butcher: Would you like it whole or cut up?
You: A whole fryer, please. I'll cut it up myself. Thanks.
(A bit later, you go to the bakery).
Baker: Yes, sir.
You: I'd like a loaf of bread, please.
Baker: Do you want rye, whole wheat or white bread?
You: I'll take the rye.
(At the check out counter you pay for your groceries).
III. GRAMMAR EXERCISES
1. Put the verb into the correct form, past continuous or
past simple.
Example: While, Tom was cooking (cook) the dinner, the phone rang
(ring).
1. George ... fall off the ladder while he ... (paint) the ceiling.
2. Last night I ... (read) in bed when suddenly I ... (hear) a scream.
3. ... (you/watch) television when I phoned you?
4. Ann ... (wait) for me when I ... (arrive).

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