Make Your Way 5, Schulbuch mit Audio-CD und CD-ROM

What kind of shopper are you? Talk about the topic Are you a natural born shopper or do you start to panic every time you see a shop? Take our quiz and find out: “What kind of shopper am I?” Key: Mostly a s – you are more than a natural born shopper, you’re a “shopaholic”. It’s safe to say that shopping is your hobby and you couldn’t be happier than when you’re spending money. Mostly b s – you’re a very practical shopper. You know what you need and how to get it without wasting too much time. Mostly c s – you are a “shopaphobic”. You fear shopping more than anything else and will probably do anything to avoid entering a shop. 5 Discuss your answers with a partner. Look at the key and read the relevant passage. • Do you agree with the description? • 1. How often do you go shopping? a Whenever I can. b Whenever I need to. c Whenever I’m forced to. 5. How do you usually pay for your shopping? a By credit card (my mum’s or dad’s). b By cash card. c In cash. 2. How do you prepare to go shopping? a I get dressed up and make sure my wallet’s   full of money and credit cards. b I write a detailed list of what I need and   where I can find it. c I take a couple of aspirin. 6. How do you shop? a I like to take a lot of time looking   at everything and chatting to shop   assistants. b I like to get what I need as quickly and   cheaply as I can. c With a deep breath and my fingers crossed. 3. Who do you like to go shopping with? a A whole gang of friends. b One or two friends at the most. c No one. 7. For you a shopping trip is: a Recreation: the best way to spend the day. b A necessary evil: OK every now and then. c Horror: even worse than homework. 4. Where do you like to go shopping? a In a big shopping centre with lots of   different products. b In the street where my flat is. I can get   all the necessities there. c On the Internet where I don’t get   claustrophobic because of the crowds   of people. 174 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv