Teacher Notes
Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a review of Grammar - Quantifiers.
The following vocabulary words are used in this activity:
Part One: Warm Up
Discuss the following questions with a partner or group:
- What do you usually buy online? Why don't you buy it in stores?
- What kinds of things do you hate to buy online? Why?
- What kinds of things are cheaper if you buy them online?
Part Two: Listening
Exercise
Open Exercise #1 to begin the activity. Follow the instructions in the document. Then, go on to Exercise #2 and #3.
#1
Transcript
Um, no, I don't really shop online. I know many people do it, but I think it's a bit dangerous. Lots of my friends shop online, and they don't have problems, but I'm worried. I've heard a few scary stories about people not getting what they ordered or even losing their money. I don't think you can trust many websites. I guess my biggest fear is that someone will steal my credit card information. That would cause so much trouble.
#2
Transcript
I love online shopping. It's so easy. I'm very busy, and I don't have much time to shop. I like that I can just stay home and buy what I want on my computer. I save a lot of time. I also don't like going to shopping malls or stores. There are lots of people and so much traffic. Because of this, online shopping is perfect for me. It helps me save a lot of time. Also, there are many websites that have low prices, so I can usually save a little money, too. Online shopping is the best for me.
#3
Transcript
While I like online shopping for a few things, like books and electronics, it's really convenient to buy those things online. There are lots of things I only buy in stores, though. Clothes, for example. When I'm shopping for clothes, there are many things I want to check before I buy. I want to see the color, the shape, and how something feels. Of course, I also want to try everything on. I'm picky about clothes, so I always try on a lot, so I never buy clothes online. I guess you could say shopping online is convenient for some things and inconvenient for others.