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THESE PLACES CAN BE VERY EXPENSIVE

Some places cost a lot of money to visit, eat, or shop. Luxury hotels, high-end restaurants, and designer stores are examples of expensive places. People sometimes spend a lot of money in these places, but not everyone can afford them. This topic will help students talk about expensive places, compare prices, and express opinions about affordability. They will also learn to use modal verbs like "can" and adjectives like "expensive" and "cheap."


GRAMMAR

1. Using "Can" to Express Possibility

  • Usage: "Can" is used to talk about possibility or ability.
    Examples:
    • "These places can be very expensive."
    • "You can find cheaper options in smaller stores."

2. Adjectives: Expensive vs. Cheap

  • Usage: Use adjectives to describe the cost of things.
    Examples:
    • "Luxury hotels are expensive."
    • "Street food is cheap."

3. Comparative and Superlative Forms

  • Usage: Use comparatives to compare two things and superlatives for the most extreme.
    Examples:
    • "This restaurant is more expensive than that one."
    • "The hotel is the most expensive in the city."

4. "There Is" and "There Are" for Describing Places

  • Usage: Use "there is" for singular and "there are" for plural.
    Examples:
    • "There is a luxury hotel in this area."
    • "There are many expensive restaurants downtown."

VOCABULARY

  1. Expensive – Costing a lot of money.
    Example: "This hotel is very expensive."

  2. Cheap – Not costing much money.
    Example: "That store sells cheap clothes."

  3. Luxury – Something very comfortable and expensive.
    Example: "This is a luxury brand."

  4. Affordable – Not too expensive; people can buy it.
    Example: "This restaurant is affordable."

  5. Price – The amount of money needed to buy something.
    Example: "The price of this dress is too high."

  6. Store – A place where people buy things.
    Example: "There is an expensive store in the mall."

  7. Mall – A large building with many stores.
    Example: "This mall has many luxury brands."

  8. Hotel – A place where people stay when they travel.
    Example: "Five-star hotels are very expensive."

  9. Restaurant – A place where people eat food.
    Example: "That restaurant is famous but expensive."

  10. Brand – A company that makes products.
    Example: "This is a popular fashion brand."


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  • "These places can be very expensive."
  • "Luxury hotels cost a lot of money."
  • "Can you afford to eat in this restaurant?"
  • "There are cheaper options available."
  • "High-end stores sell designer clothes."
  • "That brand is very expensive."
  • "I prefer to shop in affordable stores."
  • "Is this place worth the price?"
  • "I can’t afford to buy things here."
  • "Sometimes, expensive places have good quality."

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "This store is very expensive."
  • "Luxury hotels can be very comfortable."
  • "Some people like to shop in expensive malls."

Negative Sentences

  • "This restaurant is not expensive."
  • "I don’t like spending too much money."
  • "These stores aren’t affordable for everyone."

Questions

  • "Is this place expensive?"
  • "Can you afford to shop here?"
  • "Where can I find a cheap hotel?"

Answers

  • "Yes, it is very expensive."
  • "No, I prefer cheaper places."
  • "You can find cheap hotels near the market."

CONVERSATION

Scene: Two friends are walking in a shopping mall.

Mark: Wow, this mall is full of expensive stores!
Lily: Yes, these places can be very expensive. Look at that handbag! It costs $500.
Mark: That’s too much! I can’t afford it.
Lily: Me neither. I prefer affordable brands.
Mark: Same here. Do you know any good, cheap stores?
Lily: Yes! There’s a nice shop downtown with better prices.
Mark: Great! Let’s go there instead.


READING

"The Most Expensive Restaurant in the City"

James and his friends wanted to celebrate his birthday at a nice restaurant. They searched online and found a famous place in the city. It had great reviews, but it was very expensive. The menu had dishes that cost more than $50 each!

When they arrived, the restaurant was beautiful. The food was delicious, but the bill was too high. James and his friends realized that they could have eaten at a cheaper place and still enjoyed a great meal.

After that experience, they decided to look for affordable restaurants in the future. They learned that good food doesn’t always have to be expensive.


QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  1. Q: Why did James and his friends choose the restaurant?
    A: Because it had great reviews.

  2. Q: How much did the dishes cost?
    A: More than $50 each.

  3. Q: What did they realize after paying the bill?
    A: They could have eaten at a cheaper place and still enjoyed a great meal.

  4. Q: What did they decide for the future?
    A: To look for affordable restaurants.

  5. Q: What lesson did they learn?
    A: That good food doesn’t always have to be expensive.

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