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3 Shopping The most popular souvenirs These are the ten most popular souvenirs people bought at London Heathrow Airport according to a survey carried out in 2009. 1 dome-shaped British policeman’s helmet Harrods tea English preserves British bulldog plush toy Christmas pudding model of Big Ben London Transport memorabilia Union Jack memorabilia postcards of The Queen The Beatles memorabilia a) Guess which of these souvenirs were the top three in the survey. b) What would be your top three souvenirs if you could choose? Make a list. c) What are the top souvenirs of your region/town/city/village? Reading: How to buy souvenirs a) Read the text below and underline the three most useful tips. 2 Most tourists bring back souvenirs from their journeys; small items to help them remember their holidays or as gis for friends and family. Yet, many of these memorabilia end up in the back of the closet or are thrown away aer a short time. To avoid that, just follow the few simple steps of our how-to guide on buying souvenirs. Stay o the beaten path: Look for souvenir shops o high streets or main roads. Go to a small museum – they oen have really interesting little gi shops. ink about the culture of the city you’re visiting. In Amsterdam, everybody uses bikes, so you can nd and buy incredible biking gear. at way, every place has that extra thing that they do really well. Ask for advice: Ask hotel sta or waiters at a fashionable restaurant for suggestions on where to buy souvenirs. ey know where to get really cool stu, such as ®ea markets where you might nd unusual items like old postcards, maps or items by local craworkers. Be organised: Start before the trip by making a list of people for whom you intend to buy gis – loved ones, colleagues and others. Carry the list with you so 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 you can tick people o as the trip unfolds. Always buy gis for those going the extra mile for you while you are away, such as your housekeeper or dog-sitter. Also buy little things for colleagues. ink carefully about people’s interests: To avoid buying gis that friends end up shoving in the back of the closet think carefully about their likes and habits. You buy the best kind of souvenir when you think about what they use and do on a daily basis. If a friend enjoys cooking for example, unusual or exotic spices oen make a terric gi. Discover a culture through food: Eating is the most immediate way to experience a culture, so many great souvenirs are food-related. It pays o to hunt down an item typical of a region. Weird, interesting candies in crazy ®avours or fun packaging that you wouldn’t nd at home are always a hit. Finally, enjoy what you’re doing: Try not to get too stressed about souvenir shopping. It should always remain an enjoyable complement to a trip. No matter what you buy for your friends, they’re going to be so grateful that you have even thought of them on your vacation. b) Discuss in pairs: Which of these tips do you find most useful? Give reasons. c) Think of one of your friends or somebody from your family. What kind of souvenir would you buy for them? 42 Up and away Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv