22. Shopping for Souvenirs



1.

A: I want to look at the souvenirs over at the souvenir stand.

B: What do you need to buy?

A: I usually buy myself some jewelry or some clothing.

B: I always buy a lot of things for my family. How about you?

A: Yes, they practically swarm me when I get home!

B: What are some of their favorite gifts?

A: The teenagers like me to bring them tee shirts that you can't get anywhere else.

B: This stuff is pretty expensive, isn't it?

A: Souvenirs cost a lot for what they are, but we can shop around for better prices.

B: Let's go across the street and see what they have over there.



2.

A: Let's stop and look at the souvenirs at the souvenir stand.

B: What types of souvenirs were you looking for?

A: When I travel, I usually like to bring back a special necklace or clothing.

B: I end up buying a lot of stuff for the kids in my family. Do you like to do that, too?

A: My family loves for me to take trips so they can get the goodies I bring them.

B: What types of things do they like?

A: The little kids like little trinkets, like those little shell animals over there.

B: I feel like this stuff is kind of overpriced.

A: Some souvenir stands charge more than others, so it pays to shop around.

B: Why don't we try checking prices a little farther away from the tourist section?



3.

A: We need to stop so I can shop for some souvenirs at the souvenir stand.

B: Do you have anything in particular that you are looking for?

A: I love to go clothes-shopping when I travel or buy a new piece of jewelry.

B: The kids in my family love getting souvenirs. How about the children in your family?

A: Everyone in my family enjoys getting treats from my travels!

B: What do they like you to bring home?

A: My nieces love to get little jewelry boxes like those on the top shelf.

B: Things seem to cost a lot at this stand.

A: You really need to shop around with souvenirs because they can vary a lot in price.

B: We could walk a few more blocks away from the beach and see what the prices are like there.



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