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Grammar Focus: Talking About Shops and Services / Present Simple

Мы используем Present Simple, чтобы описывать магазины, услуги и действия людей:

Основные правила

I / You / We / They + base verb

I buy vegetables at the supermarket.

They visit the post office every week.

He / She / It + verb + s

She works in a bank.

He goes to the pharmacy every Monday.

Вопросы и просьбы

Where can I buy …? – Где я могу купить …?

How much is …? – Сколько стоит …?

I would like … – Я бы хотел…

Useful Words and Expressions

shop / store – магазин

supermarket – супермаркет

pharmacy / drugstore – аптека

bank – банк

post office – почта

bakery – булочная

clothes shop – магазин одежды

shopping centre – торговый центр

service – услуга

buy – покупать

sell – продавать

price – цена

cheap – дешёвый

expensive – дорогой

customer – клиент

cashier – кассир

open / closed – открыто / закрыто

order – заказывать

pay – платить

product – продукт, товар

Model Text / Story

My name is Anna. I live in Moscow. I often go shopping in my city.

There is a big supermarket near my home. I buy vegetables, fruit, and bread there. There is also a bakery and a pharmacy on my street. Sometimes I go to the bank to pay bills.

I like clothes shops too. I buy new clothes once a month. I often ask: How much is this? and Can I pay by card? Shops and services are very important. They help people get what they need easily.

Exercises

Exercise 1. Fill in the blanks

I go to the ___ to buy bread. (bakery / pharmacy)

She visits the ___ every Monday. (bank / supermarket)

They buy clothes in a ___. (clothes shop / post office)

I often ask: “___ much is this?» (How / What)

I like buying products in a ___. (supermarket / clothes shop)

Exercise 2. Choose the correct answer

He (buys / buy) fruit in the supermarket.

She (works / work) in a bank.

I (go / goes) to the post office every week.

The shop (is / are) open today.

Customers (pay / pays) at the cashier.

Exercise 3. Speaking Practice – Personal Questions

Answer with 1—2 short sentences.

Where do you usually go shopping?

Do you buy products in the supermarket or market?

Have you ever visited a bank or post office?

How often do you buy clothes?

What is your favourite shop and why?

Answer Key

Exercise 1

I go to the bakery to buy bread.

She visits the bank every Monday.

They buy clothes in a clothes shop.

I often ask: «How much is this?»

I like buying products in a supermarket.

Exercise 2

He buys fruit in the supermarket.

She works in a bank.

I go to the post office every week.

The shop is open today.

Customers pay at the cashier.

Exercise 3 (Sample Answers)

I usually go shopping at the supermarket near my home.

I buy products in the supermarket.

Yes, I have visited a bank and post office.

I buy clothes once a month.

My favourite shop is the bakery because it has fresh bread.

Learning Tips

Учите названия магазинов и услуг наизусть

Практикуйтесь задавать вопросы о цене и покупке вслух

Составьте список своих любимых магазинов и расскажите друзьям

Grammar Focus: Talking About Food and Quantities (Present Simple / Countable and Uncountable Nouns)

1. Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Countable (исчисляемые): apple, banana, bottle, loaf

I buy three apples.

Uncountable (неисчисляемые): milk, bread, water, cheese

I buy some milk.

2. Using some / any in Present Simple

Positive: I buy some bread.

Negative: I don’t buy any cheese.

Questions: Do you have any eggs?

3. Asking about Price

How much is …? – Сколько стоит …?

How many …? – Сколько …? (для исчисляемых)

How much …? – Сколько …? (для неисчисляемых)

Useful Words and Expressions

supermarket – супермаркет

shop / store – магазин

cashier – кассир

shopping basket – корзина

trolley / cart – тележка

bread – хлеб

milk – молоко

cheese – сыр

eggs – яйца

vegetables – овощи

fruit – фрукты

meat – мясо

fish – рыба

rice – рис

sugar – сахар

buy – покупать

price – цена

how much – сколько стоит

some – немного, какие-то

any – какой-нибудь (в вопросах и отрицаниях)

Model Text / Story

My name is Anna. I often go to the supermarket near my home.

I have a shopping basket. I usually buy bread, milk, and eggs. I also buy fruit and vegetables. Sometimes I buy cheese and meat. I ask the cashier: How much is this? or Can I pay by card?

I like shopping in the supermarket because I can find everything I need. There are many aisles with different products. I often see my neighbours there. Shopping is part of my daily routine.

Exercises

Exercise 1. Fill in the blanks

I buy ___ and milk. (bread / rice)

She doesn’t buy ___ at the supermarket. (any cheese / some fruit)

I have a ___ to carry my products. (basket / trolley)

How ___ is the meat? (many / much)

I buy ___ apples. (some / any)

Exercise 2. Choose the correct answer

I (buy / buys) bread and cheese every week.

She (don’t / doesn’t) buy meat.

We (have / has) a shopping basket.

How (much / many) eggs do you need?

The cashier (ask / asks) about the price.

Exercise 3. Speaking Practice – Personal Questions

Answer with 1—2 short sentences.

What do you usually buy at the supermarket?

Do you like shopping alone or with friends?

How often do you go to the supermarket?

What is your favourite product to buy?

Do you ask about prices in the supermarket?

Answer Key

Exercise 1

I buy bread and milk.

She doesn’t buy any cheese at the supermarket.

I have a basket to carry my products.

How much is the meat?

I buy some apples.

Exercise 2

I buy bread and cheese every week.

She doesn’t buy meat.

We have a shopping basket.

How many eggs do you need?

The cashier asks about the price.

Exercise 3 (Sample Answers)

I usually buy bread, milk, and vegetables.

I like shopping alone because it is faster.

I go to the supermarket twice a week.

My favourite product to buy is fresh bread.

Yes, I often ask about prices in the supermarket.

Learning Tips

Разделяйте продукты на countable и uncountable, чтобы правильно использовать some / any

Практикуйтесь задавать вопросы о цене и количестве вслух

Представьте, что вы идёте в супермаркет и говорите всё, что покупаете, на английском

Grammar Focus: Ordering Food and Drinks / Present Simple

1. Asking for Food

Can I have …, please? – Можно мне …, пожалуйста?

I would like … – Я бы хотел…

What do you recommend? – Что вы посоветуете?

2. Talking About Eating Habits

I usually eat lunch at 1 p.m.

She drinks coffee in the morning.

We sometimes eat dinner at a restaurant.

3. Using Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Countable: sandwich, apple, cookie

I would like two sandwiches.

Uncountable: water, tea, juice

I would like some juice.

Useful Words and Expressions

restaurant – ресторан

cafe – кафе

menu – меню

waiter / waitress – официант / официантка

table – стол

chair – стул

order – заказывать

food – еда

drink – напиток

breakfast – завтрак

lunch – обед

dinner – ужин

appetizer – закуска

main course – основное блюдо

dessert – десерт

bill / check – счёт

pay – платить

tip – чаевые

delicious – вкусный

favourite – любимый

Model Text / Story

My name is Anna. I like eating out. I often go to a cafe near my home.

I usually have breakfast at 8 a.m. I drink tea and eat bread with butter. Sometimes I eat lunch at a restaurant. I order soup, salad, and a main course. I like asking the waiter: Can I have some juice, please?

In the evening, I sometimes have dinner at a small restaurant. I like trying new dishes. Eating out is fun because I can taste different foods and spend time with friends.

Exercises

Exercise 1. Fill in the blanks

I usually eat ___ at 8 a.m. (breakfast / dinner)

Can I have ___ juice, please? (some / any)

I order a ___ and a salad for lunch. (main course / dessert)

The ___ brings the food to our table. (waiter / menu)

We pay the ___ after dinner. (bill / tip)

Exercise 2. Choose the correct answer

She (drink / drinks) coffee in the morning.

I (eat / eats) dinner at a restaurant sometimes.

We (order / orders) food in a cafe.

The dessert (is / are) delicious.

He (like / likes) trying new dishes.

Exercise 3. Speaking Practice – Personal Questions

Answer with 1—2 short sentences.

Do you like eating out?

What is your favourite restaurant or cafe?

What do you usually order for lunch?

Do you prefer breakfast at home or in a cafe?

Have you ever tried a new dish in a restaurant?

Answer Key

Exercise 1

I usually eat breakfast at 8 a.m.

Can I have some juice, please?

I order a main course and a salad for lunch.

The waiter brings the food to our table.