Melissa
What is the speaker’s all-time favourite place for shopping in London?
Oxford Street.
What type of fashion is Camden famous for?
Alternative fashion.
Who does the speaker love shopping with?
The speaker loves shopping with friends.
Where does the speaker prefer to shop when the weather is awful?
The speaker prefers to shop indoors.
What does “awful” mean?
A. Very beautiful
B. Very bad or unpleasant
C. Very expensive
D. Very interesting
Answer: B. Very bad or unpleasant
How many shops are there on Oxford Street?
300 Shops
What can people find in the open-air markets?
Many shops and stalls.
When did Carnaby Street become famous?
It became famous in the 1960s.
What is the size of Westfield compared to football pitches?
It is about the size of 30 football pitches.
What does “huge” mean?
A. Very small
B. Very old
C. Very big
D. Very cheap
Answer: C. Very big
What can people buy in the department stores?
Clothes, shoes, electronics, books, and other things.
What types of fashion do some shops specialise in?
Punk, goth, and retro fashion.
What was Carnaby Street famous for in the 1960s?
It was famous for trendy shops selling new, modern fashion.
What types of restaurants can people find there?
Fast-food and international restaurants.
What are “stalls”?
A. Small places or tables where things are sold
B. Large shopping centres
C. Places where people watch films
D. Public transport stations
Answer: A. Small places or tables where things are sold
Would the speaker recommend Oxford Street for shopping? Why?
Yes, because it has many shops, a wide variety of products, and good prices.
What type of clothes can people buy in Camden?
Second-hand clothes.
Where can you go if you get hungry?
You can go to one of the many cafés or restaurants.
What does the speaker suggest buying at the cinema?
What is a “pedestrian” area?
A. An area only for cars
B. An area where people can walk and cars are not allowed
C. An area for parking buses
D. An area for bicycles only
Answer: B. An area where people can walk and cars are not allowed
Why is Oxford Street a popular shopping place?
Because it has many shops, department stores, different products, and good prices.
Why might Camden be interesting for someone who likes unusual clothes?
Because it has shops selling punk, goth, retro, and second-hand fashion.
Why might Carnaby Street be a good place to shop with friends?
Because it has many shops, cafés, and restaurants, and there are no cars in the pedestrian area.
Why is Westfield a convenient place to visit on a rainy day?
Because people can shop, eat, and watch a film indoors.
What does “trendy” mean?
A. Old-fashioned
B. Uncomfortable
C. Fashionable and popular
D. Very expensive
Answer: C. Fashionable and popular