Reading. Term 1. Form 6 NUS

Read the text and think if the sentences are true or false.

Shopping in Britain

The British are the world's worst shoppers. They never know what they want, when they go shopping, particularly, when they go shopping for clothes. They always ask for advice and they believe the shop assistant who says "It suits you perfectly, Madam", or "Purple is just the right colour for you, Sir".

Englishmen do not, as a rule, like bright colours, extravagant hairstyles, very tight trousers, short shorts or very fashionable things. British people in general don't care much about clothes.

During the day, many Londoners enjoy shopping at the city's large department stores, its many small specialty shops, and the colourful street markets that sell everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to jewellery, clothing and antiques. Popular street markets include Petticoat Lane market, in the eastern part of the City; Berwick Street market, in Soho; and Portobello Road market, near Kensington Gardens.

1. The British people are good at buying things.       [True, False]

2. While shopping customers don't listen to sellers' opinion.       [True, False]

3. Most English don't wear trendy clothes.       [True, False]

4. The British' most favourite colours are orange and red.       [True, False]

5. You can buy clothes only in the department stores in London.       [True, False]

6. A lot of people in the capital like street markets.       [True, False]

Read the text and match the parts of the phrases.

Shopping in Britain

The British are the world's worst shoppers. They never know what they want, when they go shopping, particularly, when they go shopping for clothes. They always ask for advice and they believe the shop assistant who says "It suits you perfectly, Madam", or "Purple is just the right colour for you, Sir".

Englishmen do not, as a rule, like bright colours, extravagant hairstyles, very tight trousers, short shorts or very fashionable things. British people in general don't care much about clothes.

During the day, many Londoners enjoy shopping at the city's large department stores, its many small specialty shops, and the colourful street markets that sell everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to jewellery, clothing and antiques. Popular street markets include Petticoat Lane market, in the eastern part of the City; Berwick Street market, in Soho; and Portobello Road market, near Kensington Gardens.

Read the text and find the synonyms.

Shopping in Britain

The British are the world's worst shoppers. They never know what they want, when they go shopping, particularly, when they go shopping for clothes. They always ask for advice and they believe the shop assistant who says "It suits you perfectly, Madam", or "Purple is just the right colour for you, Sir".

Englishmen do not, as a rule, like bright colours, extravagant hairstyles, very tight trousers, short shorts or very fashionable things. British people in general don't care much about clothes.

During the day, many Londoners enjoy shopping at the city's large department stores, its many small specialty shops, and the colourful street markets that sell everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to jewellery, clothing and antiques. Popular street markets include Petticoat Lane market, in the eastern part of the City; Berwick Street market, in Soho; and Portobello Road market, near Kensington Gardens.

1. Gladly visited -        

2. Think it is true -        

3. Especially -             

4. Unusual, strange -            

5. Old things -         

6. Think much, pay attention -