HOW MUCH IS IT?

 This topic focuses on asking and answering questions about prices in everyday situations. Students will learn how to use phrases to inquire about costs, understand common responses related to prices, and develop vocabulary connected to shopping and transactions.

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Grammar:

1. Present Simple Questions:

   • Used for asking about prices and costs.
   • Structure:
     • How much + is/are + object?
     • Example: "How much is the book?"

2. Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns:

   • Countable nouns can be plural (e.g., How much are the apples?).
   • Uncountable nouns are singular (e.g., How much is the milk?).

3. Indefinite Pronouns (Some/Any):

   • Used when referring to an indefinite quantity.
   • Examples:
     • "Do you have any bread?"
     • "I need some sugar."

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Vocabulary:

1. Price – The amount of money something costs.
2. Expensive – Costing a lot of money.
3. Cheap – Low in price.
4. Discount – A reduction in price.
5. Bargain – A product bought for less than its usual price.
6. Receipt – A document showing proof of purchase.
7. Tax – Money added to the price of goods or services.
8. Affordable – Reasonably priced.
9. Total – The full amount.
10. Cash register – The machine where payments are made in a store.

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Useful Expressions:

1. "How much is this?"
2. "How much are these shoes?"
3. "What’s the price of that?"
4. "Is there a discount on this item?"
5. "Can I pay with cash or card?"
6. "That seems expensive!"
7. "Do you have anything cheaper?"
8. "How much does this cost?"
9. "What’s the total?"
10. "Can I get a receipt, please?"

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Sentences:

1. "How much is the shirt?"
2. "The total price is $50, including tax."
3. "Those apples are on sale. How much are they?"
4. "Can you tell me how much this costs?"
5. "The book is quite expensive. How much is it?"
6. "How much are the concert tickets?"
7. "Excuse me, how much is this bag?"
8. "How much does this toy cost?"
9. "Is there a discount? How much would that be?"
10. "How much is the total for everything in the cart?"

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Questions and Answers:

1. Q: How much is the book?

   • A: The book is $12.99.

2. Q: How much are these jeans?

   • A: The jeans are $45.

3. Q: How much does this coffee cost?

   • A: It costs $3.50.

4. Q: What’s the price of that jacket?

   • A: The jacket is $80.

5. Q: Can I know the price of these shoes?

   • A: They are on sale for $30.

6. Q: How much is the total with tax?

   • A: The total comes to $53.75.

7. Q: How much do you charge for delivery?

   • A: We charge $5 for delivery.

8. Q: Is there a discount on these items?

   • A: Yes, there’s a 10% discount today.

9. Q: How much is everything together?

   • A: Everything together is $120.

10. Q: How much do you need to pay?

    • A: I need to pay $25 for my groceries.

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Conversation:

Customer: Excuse me, how much is this jacket?

Salesperson: That jacket is $85, but it’s on sale for 20% off today.

Customer: Great! How much would that be with the discount?

Salesperson: That would be $68 after the discount. Would you like to try it on?

Customer: Yes, please. Also, how much are those boots over there?

Salesperson: The boots are $120, but unfortunately, they’re not on sale.

Customer: That’s a little too expensive for me. Do you have anything more affordable?

Salesperson: We do! We have similar boots for $75. Would you like to see them?

Customer: Yes, I’d love to.

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Reading:

"How Much Is It?"

Julia walked into the local electronics store to buy a new pair of headphones. She had a budget of $50 and wasn’t sure what she could find within that range. As she browsed through the aisle, she picked up a pair that caught her eye. They looked perfect, but she wasn’t sure about the price.

Julia approached the sales clerk and asked, "Excuse me, how much are these headphones?"

The sales clerk smiled and replied, "Those are $65, but we have a special discount today. They’re 15% off."

Julia did some quick math in her head. She realized the headphones would now cost about $55, which was still slightly over her budget. She thanked the clerk and kept looking.

A few minutes later, Julia found another pair that was marked at $45. She picked them up and took them to the cashier. As she paid, the cashier asked, "Would you like to know the total with tax?"

"Yes, please," Julia responded.

"That will be $48.50 with tax," the cashier replied.

Julia smiled, happy that she found something she liked within her budget. She paid and left the store, pleased with her purchase.