Vocabulary
An announcement in a shopping mall:
"Calling all ... (shop)! Metrocentre is now open!"
shoppers
I had a quick look around the shopping centre, but I ... anything I like so far.
a) didn't see
b) haven't been seeing
c) haven't seen
c) haven't seen
There was no reason for you to come early.
(didn't)
You didn't have to come early.
You didn't need to come early.
Jane and I get ... very well with each other.
on /along
Metrocentre is the perfect place for the ... (occasion) shopping sprees or for people who love to shop till they drop.
occasional
I can't find my mobile. It's not in my bag, but it ... in my other bag at home.
a) was
b) might be
c) have to be
b) might be
I advise you to start studying for your exams.
(better)
You'd better / You had better start studying for your exams.
After my dog's death I felt horrible, but I soon got ... it.
over
And every month certain shops in Metrocentre will offer special ... (promote) on products.
promotion
We ... here for almost an hour! Why are you late?
a) have been waiting
b) are waiting
c) waited
a) have been waiting
Adrian started cooking thirty minutes ago.
(has)
Adrian has been cooking for thirty minutes.
James always finds a good excuse to put ... visiting his GP.
off
The cafés and restaurants in the food court all offer a wide variety of delicious food and refreshments, all at very ... (reason) prices.
reasonable
You ... buy a new car. This one is always having engine problems.
a) better
b) ought to
c) 'd rather
b) ought to
You should avoid using your credit card so often.
(to)
You ought to avoid using your credit card so often.
My cousins put me ... for a week when I first moved to NYC.
up
Our website also provides useful information about all the shops and restaurants for your ... (convenient).
convenience
We ... get moving if we want to get some shopping done. The shops close in an hour.
a) ought
b) 'd rather
c) 'd better
c) 'd better
I don't feel like going to the shopping centre now.
(rather)
I'd rather not / I would rather not go to the shopping centre now.
I meant to go to the department store to buy my dad a gift for his birthday, but I didn't get ... to doing it.
round