ЕГЭ по английскому языку (аудирование №15)

Speaker 1
Until recently, shoppers could expect bargains after Christmas that is high discounts and low prices. However, retailers these days take a more scientific approach to selling. They buy ‘just in time’ or ‘on demand’ rather than hold big stocks which they might need to sell cheaply. Because of this they offer ‘sales’ year round and the ‘January Sales’ don’t catch the shopper’s attention like they used to.

Speaker 2
On Boxing Day, Next, Selfridges, Debenhams and countless other High Street stores opened their doors to bargain hungry shoppers at 7.00am. But it was nothing like it used to be even 10 years ago. Then, shoppers would camp and queue outside the shop door right through Christmas so they’d be first in line to snap up a particular bargain. What a horrible way to spend Christmas.

Speaker 3
I am really suspicious about ‘sale prices’. As I understand it there are laws that say how long goods must be offered at ‘full Price’ before that price can be reduced and legally offered as ‘on sale’. But how can anybody check that this always happens? What is to stop somebody buying suits that normally sell at J100 and hanging a sign saying ‘Reduced from J200’?

Speaker 4
I do most of my shopping in supermarkets. They are organised, well stocked, well lit and super efficient. The prices are good and the parking is free. But I honestly prefer the open air markets. In reality the prices are about the same and it can be raining or cold. But there is something about selecting fresh vegetables in the open air that feels more natural to me.

Speaker 5
I am a surfing and ski board instructor. I need to invest in a lot of top quality gear and accessories. Wetsuits for example need to be durable and they need to fit perfectly. Boards and accessories need to be handled and compared and discussed with a decent sales person. So I was really happy when ‘The Windfinder Shop’ opened. The prices are a bit higher than buying on the internet but you can try things out and be sure that you are getting exactly the right thing.

Speaker 6
There are few things more boring than standing in a queue in a supermarket especially if you only needed a few things and are in a rush. That’s why I like the automatic check outs at the most modern supermarkets. You scan what you’ve bought and pay by card. It takes seconds. A lot of shoppers think the automatic check outs are too complicated and prefer to queue. But they are really easy to work out and they save so much time.