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STORES GET VERY BUSY AROUND THE HOLIDAYS

 During the holiday season, stores are full of people shopping for gifts, decorations, and food. This time of year can be both exciting and stressful. Shoppers hurry to find the best deals, while workers at stores stay very busy helping customers. Students will learn how to describe the holiday shopping experience, use vocabulary related to the season, and practice making polite requests and conversations in a crowded store.


GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple for Descriptions

  • Structure:

    • Affirmative: Subject + verb (base form).
    • Negative: Subject + don’t/doesn’t + verb (base form).
    • Questions: Do/Does + subject + verb (base form)?

    Examples:

    • "Stores get very busy during the holidays."
    • "Many people don’t shop early."
    • "Do you shop in crowded stores?"

2. Quantifiers: Many, Much, and A Lot of

  • Many: For countable nouns.
    • Example: "There are many people in the store."
  • Much: For uncountable nouns.
    • Example: "There isn’t much space in the store."
  • A Lot of: For both countable and uncountable nouns.
    • Example: "There is a lot of traffic near the mall."

3. Comparative Adjectives

  • Structure: Adjective + -er / more + adjective + than.
    • Examples:
      • "Stores are busier in December than in October."
      • "This store is more crowded than the other one."

4. Modal Verbs: Can and Should

  • Can: For ability or permission.
    • Examples:
      • "You can shop online to avoid crowds."
      • "Can I help you find something?"
  • Should: For advice or suggestions.
    • Examples:
      • "You should shop early to avoid long lines."
      • "Should we go to the mall or shop online?"

VOCABULARY

  1. Holiday: A special time of celebration, like Christmas or New Year.
    Example: "Stores are busy during the holidays."

  2. Crowded: Full of people.
    Example: "The mall is very crowded today."

  3. Gift: Something you give to someone.
    Example: "I need to buy gifts for my family."

  4. Decoration: Items used to make a place look festive.
    Example: "There are many decorations in the store."

  5. Line: A group of people waiting for their turn.
    Example: "There’s a long line at the cashier."

  6. Shopping Cart: A cart used to carry items in a store.
    Example: "I need a shopping cart for all these items."

  7. Discount: A lower price on an item.
    Example: "There are big discounts during the holidays."

  8. Checkout: The place where you pay for your items.
    Example: "The checkout lines are very long today."

  9. Receipt: Proof of your purchase.
    Example: "Don’t forget to take your receipt."

  10. Busy: Full of activity or people.
    Example: "The store is very busy this evening."


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  • "Do you have this in stock?"
  • "Are there any holiday discounts?"
  • "Can I return this item if I need to?"
  • "The store is so crowded today!"
  • "Where is the checkout counter?"
  • "I prefer shopping early to avoid the rush."
  • "Is there a sale on this item?"
  • "I don’t like waiting in long lines."
  • "Shopping online is more convenient during the holidays."
  • "Let’s go to the store early to beat the crowd."

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "Stores are very busy around the holidays."
  • "Many people buy gifts for their families."
  • "I enjoy shopping for holiday decorations."

Negative Sentences

  • "I don’t like shopping in crowded stores."
  • "There aren’t many good deals this year."
  • "We don’t shop on the weekend because it’s too busy."

Questions

  • "Do you go shopping during the holidays?"
  • "Are the stores crowded in your city?"
  • "What do you buy for the holidays?"

Answers

  • "Yes, I shop a lot during the holidays."
  • "No, I avoid crowded stores."
  • "I buy gifts, decorations, and food."

CONVERSATION

Scene: Two friends are talking about holiday shopping.

Lisa: Hi, Sarah! Have you finished your holiday shopping?
Sarah: Not yet. The stores are so busy this time of year!
Lisa: I know! I went to the mall yesterday, and it was packed.
Sarah: Did you find any good deals?
Lisa: Yes, there were discounts on clothes and decorations.
Sarah: That’s great! I think I’ll go early tomorrow to avoid the crowds.
Lisa: Good idea! It’s much easier to shop when it’s not too crowded.


READING

"Holiday Shopping Madness"

Holiday shopping can be exciting, but it is also stressful. During December, stores are crowded with people looking for gifts, food, and decorations. Many shoppers rush to find the best deals, while others wait in long lines at the checkout.

Some people prefer to shop early in the morning when the stores are less busy. Others shop online to avoid the holiday crowds altogether. However, online shopping has its challenges too. Deliveries can take longer during the holidays, and sometimes items are out of stock.

To make holiday shopping easier, plan ahead. Make a list of what you need, shop during off-peak hours, and stay patient if the stores are crowded.


QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  1. Q: Why are stores busy during the holidays?
    A: Stores are busy because people are shopping for gifts, food, and decorations.

  2. Q: When is the best time to shop to avoid crowds?
    A: The best time to shop is early in the morning.

  3. Q: What are some challenges of online shopping during the holidays?
    A: Deliveries can take longer, and items might be out of stock.

  4. Q: What should you do to make holiday shopping easier?
    A: You should plan ahead, make a list, and shop during off-peak hours.

  5. Q: Why do some people prefer online shopping?
    A: They prefer online shopping to avoid holiday crowds.

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