Familiarise yourself with a range of shops, practise describing the cost of items and learn some shopping vocabulary.
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Listen to the following radio announcement about an event happening in your local town.
Can you try the questions below?
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A radio announcement about something happening in your local town
1. What type of shop is mentioned?
A pharmacy/chemist is mentioned.
Osclóidh siopa poitigéara nua ar an Satharn seo chugainn.
A new chemist will open next Saturday.
2. What event is planned?
A huge sale is planned.
Beidh sladmhargadh ollmhór ann
There will be a huge sale.
3. What time will this event take place?
It will take place between eight and twelve o'clock.
Idir a hocht agus a dó dhéag.
4. What two items will have a special price on the day?
Perfume and aftershave will have a special price.
Beidh praghas speisialta ar chumhrán agus ar lóis iarbhearrtha.
There will be a special price for perfume and aftershave.
5. How much of a discount applies to the toiletries?
They will be at 50% / half price.
Beidh earraí níocháin ar fáil ar leathphraghas.
Toiletries will be available at half price.
6. What item is available for both men and women?
Sunglasses are available for men and women.
Beidh spéaclaí gréine faiseanta ann d'fhir agus do mhná.
There will be fashionable sunglasses for men and women.
7. Name one other item that is discounted on the day.
Makeup will be discounted.
Beidh lacáistí ar smideadh i rith an lae.
There will be discounts on make-up throughout the day.
8. What ends at midday?
Special offers end at midday.
Críochnóidh na tairiscintí speisialta ar fad ag meán lae.
All the special offers will end at midday.
