Shopping for Clothes
Practice asking about sizes, fitting rooms, and prices. Learn what to say when you pay or bring clothes back.
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1. Vyberte správnou odpověď.
What size is this T-shirt?
Size: M
- Small
- Medium
- Large
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- Medium
Clothing labels often use letters for sizes. “M” means “medium.”
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2. Doplňte chybějící slovo.
You want a private place to try on jeans.
Where are the fitting ___?
- shelves
- bags
- rooms
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Where are the fitting rooms?
A fitting room is a place to try on clothes before buying them.
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3. Vyberte správnou odpověď.
How much is this hat?
Hat: $18
- Eighteen dollars.
- Eighty dollars.
- Eight dollars.
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- Eighteen dollars.
The dollar sign comes before the number, but we say “dollars” after it.
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4. Doplňte chybějící slovo.
You want to see yourself in the jacket.
Is there a ___ nearby?
- hanger
- mirror
- shelf
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Is there a mirror nearby?
A mirror helps you see how clothes look on you.
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5. Seřaďte slova.
You like this shirt, but you want a blue one.
- in blue?
- have
- this shirt
- Do you
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Do you have this shirt in blue?
Use “in” when asking about a color: “in blue” or “in black.”
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6. Doplňte chybějící slovo.
You want to check if the shoes fit before buying them.
Can I try these shoes ___?
- out
- up
- on
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Can I try these shoes on?
“Try on” means to wear clothes or shoes briefly to check the fit.
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7. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
A store worker tells you where to find an item.
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- The jackets are upstairs.
“Upstairs” means on a higher floor of the building.
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8. Vyberte správnou odpověď.
What should the customer ask for?
Customer: This shirt is too tight.
- A smaller size, please.
- A larger size, please.
- The same size, please.
Think about which size gives your body more space.
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- A larger size, please.
“Too tight” means the shirt is too small to wear comfortably.
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9. Vyberte správnou odpověď.
How much will you pay for the sweater today?
Sweater: $40. Sale price: $25.
- $40
- $65
- $25
A sale changes the amount you pay.
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- $25
The sale price is lower than the usual price.
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10. Doplňte chybějící slovo.
You do not have cash, but you have a debit card.
Can I pay ___ card?
- by
- on
- from
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Can I pay by card?
“Pay by card” is a common phrase. For money in bills or coins, say “pay in cash.”
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11. Seřaďte slova.
You have just paid. You want a piece of paper that shows what you bought and how much you paid.
- a receipt,
- please?
- have
- Could I
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Could I have a receipt, please?
Keep your receipt. A store may ask for it if you bring something back.
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12. Vyberte správnou odpověď.
You bought a skirt yesterday. You want your money back, not another skirt. What should you say?
- I'd like to exchange this skirt.
- I'd like to return this skirt.
- I'd like to try on this skirt.
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- I'd like to return this skirt.
In a store, “return” means bringing something back. Money you get back is called a “refund.”
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13. Doplňte chybějící slovo.
Your new jacket does not have all of its buttons.
I'd like to return this jacket. A button is ___.
- broken
- dirty
- missing
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I'd like to return this jacket. A button is missing.
“Missing” means something is not there. A broken button may still be on the jacket.
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14. Seřaďte slova.
You bought these pants. You want to give them back and get the same pants in another size.
- exchange
- for
- a different size?
- these pants
- Can I
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Can I exchange these pants for a different size?
“Exchange something for something” means giving one item back and getting another.
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15. Vyberte správnou odpověď.
Which customer can return a shirt under these rules?
Returns: Bring items back within 14 days. Items must be unworn. You need a receipt.
- A customer with a receipt who bought the shirt 10 days ago and has not worn it.
- A customer with a receipt who bought the shirt 20 days ago and has not worn it.
- A customer with a receipt who bought the shirt 10 days ago and wore it to work.
Check the time, the condition of the shirt, and the receipt.
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- A customer with a receipt who bought the shirt 10 days ago and has not worn it.
“Within 14 days” means no later than 14 days after buying the item.