ow much is it? @ snapsuor The Meaning of Colors in the United States ad Aro ‘Soures: Based on infermaton fom Think Ques Hewiet-Packard, The Meaning of Color Which words have a positive meaning? Which words have a negative meaning? What meanings do these colors have for you? What does your favorite color make you think of? © CONVERSATION They're pertect for you. A © Listen and practice. Steve: Oh, look at those earrings, Maria. ‘They're perfect for you. Maria: These red ones? I'm not sure. Steve: No, the yellow ones, ‘Maria: Oh, these? Hmm, Yellow isn’t really a good color for me. Steve: Well, that necklace isn't bad, Maria: Which one? Steve: That blue one right there. How much is it? ‘Maria: It’s $42! That's expensive! Steve: Hey, let me get it for you. Its your birthday present. Happy birthday! B © Listen to the rest of the conversation. What else do they buy? Who pays for it? 16GRAMMAR FOCUS ete rey How much is this necklace? this one? How much are these earrings? these? $42 = forty-two dollars $59.95 = fifty-nine ninety-five oR fifty-nine dollars and ninety-five cents Bk) that necklace? Which one? Ws $42. that one? The blue one. those earrings? Which ones? They're $18. those? The yellow ones. A Complete these conversations, Then practice with a partner. 1. A: Excuse me. How much are those Jeans? B: Which 2Do you mean A: No, the light blue B: Oh, are $59.95. A: Almost. $60! Are you kidding? ‘A: How much are these sunglasses? B: Which ones? ‘A: The pink ones. B: They're $86.99, A: That's expensive! 2. A: Like How much B: Which A: The red : B: Is $27.49. But is only $22.25. A: OK. Let me see it, please. backpack over there. it? ? green as ae That's cheap. That's reasonable. That's OK/not bad. That's expensive. How much is it? ©17LISTENING Look at these! ©) Listen to Tim and Sandra shopping. Complete the chart. 1. in-line skates 2. cap 3. sunglasses 4. watch e ROLE PLAY Cant help you? A Pair work Put items “for sale” on your desk or a table ~ notebooks, watches, or bags. Use items of different colors. ‘Student A: You are a clerk. Answer the customer's questions. ‘Student B: You are a customer. Ask about the price of each item. Say if you want to buy i ‘A: Can [help you? B: Yes. I like these sunglasses. How much are they? A: Which ones? B Change roles and try the role play again. PRONUNCIATION Sentence stress A © Listen and practice. Notice that the important words in a sentence have more stress, Exeuse me. ‘They're perfeet. Tlike the blue one. They're not very attractive, B Practice the conversations in part A of Exercise 3 again. Pay attention to the sentence stress INTERCHANGE 3 Flea market ‘See what kinds of deals you can make as a buyer and a seller. Go to Interchange 3. 18° Unit3© worp PoweR materiais A What are these things made of? Identify each one. Use the words from the list. cotton gold leather plastie rubber sille silver wool 1 1.a_plastic, bracelet 2. a 5a jacket 6.0 shirt earrings 8, B Pair work What other materials are the things in part A sometimes made of? Make a list. C Class activity Which materials ean you find in your classroom? ‘A: Juan has a leather bag and Ellen has leather shoes. B: I think Maria has a silk... 8 CONVERSATION Which one do you prefer? A © Listen and practice. A Anne: Look! These jackets are really nice. Which one do you prefer? Sue: I like the wool one better. Anne: The wool one? Why? Sue: It looks warmer. Anne: Well, I like the leather one better. It’s more stylish than the wool one. Sue: Hmm. There's no price tag. Anne: Excuse me. How much is this jacket? Clerk: It's $499. Would you like to try it on? Anne: Uh, no, That's OK! But thanks anyway. Clerk: You're weleome. B © Listen to the rest of the conversation. What does Anne buy? What does Sue think of it? How much is it? *19GRAMMAR FOCUS ooo ns with adjectives @ Which one do you prefer? That one is cheaper than the wool one. Spelling I prefer the leather one. This one is nicer than ... cheap — cheaper Which one do you like better/more? The leather jacket is prettier than... nice — nicer Ilike the leather one better/more. It looks bigger than... pretty — prettier I's more stylish than... big — bigger For more information on comparatives, see the appendix at the back of the book. A Complete these conversations, Then practice with a partner. bi |S WB sill: polyester small medium cotton wool 1. A: Which dress is 2. A: Is this blue T-shirt 3. A: Look at these pants! (pretty), the yellow one or arge) the Which ones do you like the green one? red and white one? (good)? B: Well, the green one is B: No, the red and white B: I prefer the green sill. And silk is one is (big) cotton ones. They're (expensive) It's a medium. The blue (stylish) polyester. one isa small. the wool ones, B Pair work Compare the things in part A. So Give your own opinions. The color is prettier. | A: Which dress do you like more? The design is nicer. | B: I like the yellow one better. The style is more attractive. ‘The design is ni @ WRITING Comparing prices How much do these things cost in your country? Complete the chart. ‘Then compare the prices in your country with the prices in the U.S, Sue Many things are more expensive in es ‘my country than in the United States newspaper $75 Sepolecies $ 1.00 For example, a newspaper costs one | aco $17.98 | dollar at home. n the US, its cheaper. | @ paperback book $ 7.95 | Its only 75 cents A cup of coffee costs 20° Unit3©® AeavIne eiesay Cae ea 1 Do you like shopping online? Do you like finding a bargain or a good buy? Then eBay is for you. eBay is The World's Online Marketplace™. It’s a place to buy and sell almost anything, With over 18 million members, eBay Is more popular than any other shopping site on the Internet. People trade millions of different things on eBay's Web site: from cars tw electronics to musical instruments. Here's how it works: A member puts an advertisement for an item on the Web site, Other members bid, or offer Caner ee ee Pe a ey money, for the item. The person who bids the most money gets to buy the item. Then the seller sends the item to the buyer. “Selling on eBay is easy," says Mike Stacks. He's the owner of a company that sells used computers. And he adds, “[ make friends on eBay. I think it’s a very friendly place.” But some people dor’ like it. “I think the traditional way to shop is better,” says Jenny Feng, a student. “I want to touch things ~ not see a picture of them.” But whether you like it or not, eBay is here to stay. There are now eBay users in the United States, Europe, Latin America, China, and many other countries. Soon, people may be able to shop on eBay anywhere in the world. A Read the article. Answer these questions. Then write the number of the paragraph where you find each answer. a. How many people use eBay? b. What do people think about eBay? ¢. How do you sell items on eBay? @. What is eBay? e, Where can you shop on eBay? f, What ean you buy and sell on eBay? B Find these statements in the article. Which are facts? Which are opinions? Check (7) Faet or Opinion, . It’s place to buy and sell almost anything, |. Selling on eBay is easy. 9. The traditional way to shop is better. 1 2. 3. 4. 5. C Pair work Have you ever shopped online? If 50, how was your experience? eBay is more popular than any other shopping site. . The person who bids the most money gets to buy the item. How much is it? © 21