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Which present has the boy bought her father?
– Hi, Francis. it’s me… I’ve got Dad’s birthday present, I think he’ll like it… yes, that’s right, a golden one. He’s always writing letters, so he’ll find it useful… mmm. I thought about a shirt that suited his new tie, but mum got him a very stylish one last year. I’m sure he’ll like what I’ve bought.
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Which present will the girl take?
– I’m having a hard time choosing a gift to give Mrs Smith when I go and stay with her in Manchester. Do you think she’d like some perfume?
– Well, I don’t know her very well… so I’d go with something more generic, like a bunch of flowers, or just a box of chocolates.
– Hmm… I like your first idea best – chocolates will melt quickly now in summer.
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A- I usually go to Carrefour to do the groceries every week, but I’ve noticed that the prices have gone up quite a bit… it’s like 30% more expensive than it was one year ago.Â
B- Yeah… I used to go there too when the prices were still affordable… They had a lot of products to choose from and you can find things that you can’t buy at any other supermarket in the area, though.
A: Yeah, that’s true… but sometimes having so many options is worse because you don’t know which one to choose. In the end, it takes like 2 hours to shop, whereas in a smaller one like Mercadona or Consum, it only takes 30 minutes.
B: Exactly. What does work well is their queuing system; it’s super fast.
A: Haha, yeah, it’s very clever. I wonder why other supermarkets don’t adopt it…
B: Beats me… Anyway, I do my shopping at Consum near my house because they have a lot of product variety despite being quite small. Why don’t you try Consum next week?
A: Uff… I don’t have one close to home, and I’d have to take the car… I think I’ll go to Mercadona. The vegetables they sell aren’t the best, but the cold cuts, bread, and especially the guacamole, are excellent
B: Oh, really?
A: Yeah, it’s delicious… in fact, I’m going to go shopping now, see you!
B: Wait, I’ll go with you, I want to try their guacamole!
I love visiting the shopping center every weekend because it’s such a enjoyable experience! There are plenty of stores offering a wide variety of clothes, toys, and household items to explore. I really like browsing through the different options and discovering new things to buy. Additionally, the shopping center has fantastic dining options where you can grab a snack or have a meal with your family or friends. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bond and enjoy each other’s company. Sometimes, there are also special events or activities taking place, which adds to the excitement. For me, going to the shopping center is a highlight of the week because I can shop, indulge in delicious food, and have a great time with loved ones.