You will hear a dialogue, listen to it and decide which of the facts in your test book are true, false or not stated in the dialogue.0:07
Going to sales Betty, I know that some of our friends call you a shopaholic and say that you are absolutely content only when you do some shopping.0:29
I do love to go to the shops, but only during two months a year.0:46
I make practically all the purchases in January and in July.0:50
And then I believe you can't call me a shopaholic.0:54
But why these two months in particular?0:58
Sorry, I don't think I can.1:03
Well, this is the time when shops have sales.1:05
I always use the opportunity to save money.1:08
Usually twice a year, stores put the prices down and try to sell the goods they have fast.1:11
It's the best time to buy the things you need.1:17
Probably you are right.1:20
But you know, I very seldom buy things at sales.1:21
Now I have made several big sales mistakes and then I've made up my mind not to take part in sales.1:25
Julia, what are you talking about?1:35
Two years ago I bought a cashmere sweater at a sale.1:37
It was one size too small.1:42
It was a 12 and I wear a 14.1:45
The colour, a strange green, makes me look ill.1:48
The price was reduced from $50 to $30.1:55
I thought I was saving $20, but I wasn't.2:00
In fact, I wasted $30 because I never wear this sweater.2:04
And now I have my sales mistake in my cupboard.2:09
You are right, such things do happen.2:13
But I think the right thing to do when you go shopping in January or July is just to look for something you of anything.2:16
Simply because it's very cheap.2:24
True, but nevertheless, too many customers go home with ugly, useless purchases.2:26
So in my view, to be on the safe side, you shouldn't go to sales.2:33
Sorry, but I can't agree.2:38
I don't think it's the best decision.2:40
Indeed, simply follow the motto the golden rule of any.2:42
Know what you want and only buy what you need.2:46
Remember that it's very useful to arrive at sales early.2:50
The best things in a sale always go in the first half hour and they go to the people from the front of the queue.2:53
And always go straight to your bargain, buy it and get out.3:00
Do not stop, do not look around, do not buy anything else.3:04
I always act like that and I'm quite happy with my sales shopping.3:09
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