department store – óíèâåðñàì
footwear department – îáóâíîé îòäåë
haberdashery department – ãàëàíòåðåéíûé îòäåë
headwear – îòäåë ãîëîâíûõ óáîðîâ
perfumery department – ïàðôþìåðíûé îòäåë
ready-made clothes department – îòäåë ãîòîâîé îäåæäû
stationery department – îòäåë êàíöòîâàðîâ
blouse – áëóçêà
underwear – íèæíåå áåëüå
raincoat – ïëàù
trousers – áðþêè
pullover – ïóëîâåð
perfumery – ïàðôþìåðèÿ
powder – ïóäðà
lotion – ëîñüîí
jeans – äæèíñû
hat – øëÿïà
handkerchief – íîñîâîé ïëàòîê
scarf – øàðô
socks – íîñêè
T-shirt – ôóòáîëêà
trainers – êðîññîâêè
tights – êîëãîòêè
shoes – áîòèíêè, òóôëè
toy – èãðóøêà
china – ôàðôîðîâàÿ ïîñóäà
appliance – ïðèáîð, ïðèñïîñîáëåíèå
knit-wear – òðèêîòàæ
linen – áåëüå
fabrics – òêàíè
camera – ôîòîàïïàðàò
dress – ïëàòüå
costume – êîñòþì (æåíñêèé)
skirt – þáêà
coat – ïàëüòî
suit – êîñòþì (ìóæñêîé)
sweater – ñâèòåð
jacket – æàêåò
face cream – êðåì äëÿ ëèöà
lipstick – ãóáíàÿ ïîìàäà
shampoo – øàìïóíü
slippers – òàïî÷êè
pants – òðóñû
gloves – ïåð÷àòêè
pajamas – ïèæàìà
shirt – ðóáàøêà
boots – áîòèíêè
blazer – ïèäæàê
belt – ðåìåíü
2. Practice in reading. Use the substitution patterns:
1)– How much is that suit (belt, watch, blouse, dress)?
– It is (costs) 25 roubles (30 dollars, 50 pounds, 150 roubles).
2)– I want a pair of shoes for everyday (town, country, spring) wear.
– Your size, please.
3)– What size do you take in gloves (shoes, shirts, suits)?
– Eight (34, 42, 50).
4)– Have you already tried this jacket (coat, suit, rain-coat) on?
– Yes, I have and it suits me. Where’s the cash-desk here?
5)– Do you think this dress (coat, raincoat) fits me?
– Yes, of course. You look nice in it.
3. Read and memorize the dialogues:
1)– I’d like this and that. Oh, and that, too.
– Here you are, madam. What else?
– Two red pens and a ruler.
– Yes, madam. What else?
– That’s all, thank you.
2)– Excuse me, how do I get to the footwear department?
– Straight on end, then right.
– Do they sell stockings there too?
– No, stockings are sold at the haberdashery department. This way. Second floor.
3)– Can you show me some blouses, please?
– What size?
– Thirty-eight.
– Here you are.
– Oh, I like this one. It’s just the thing I’ve been looking for.
4)– How much is that blue suit over there?
– Let me see. 800 roubles.
– I’d like something of the same cut, but cheaper.
– Then have a look at this grey one. The quality is excellent for the price.
– I’ll try it on.
5)– Well, how do I look in this coat?
– Very nice, indeed. It suits you perfectly well. And the material is of the high quality. It will wear for years, I am sure.
– Isn’t it too loose in the shoulders?
– I wouldn’t say that. But you may try (on) a size smaller.
6)– Is this the right counter for gloves?
– Yes, sir. What can I do for you?
– I want a pair of gloves.
– Leather or woollen?
– I’d like a pair of soft leather gloves.
7)– I’d like a pair of shoes, please.
– What colour?
– White.
– And what size are you?
– Seven. Can I try them on, please?
– Certainly.
8)– Can you show me a camera, please?
– Yes, here you are.
– How much is it?
– ₤45.
– That’s quite expensive. Have you got anything cheaper?
9)– Can you change this T-shirt, please?
– Why? What’s wrong with it?
– It’s too big for me.
4. Role play the dialogues: