PURCHASING  pets

At a Pet Shop
Can I help you? 
No thanks. I'm just looking.
Let me know if you have any questions. 
Thanks. I will.
(at the counter)
Can I get you anything else? 
I'm okay thanks.
Will that be cash or credit? 
Cash.
Would you like your receipt in the bag? 
Yes, please.
   Asking about Price
How much is this dog?        
It's $500.00.      
Would you like him?
I'll take it.     
No, thanks.      
I'll think about it.

Conversation

Sally wants to buy a pet.
Sallyはペットを飼いたいと思っています。
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​Sally: Excuse me.
すみません。
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Clerk: Yes, can I help you?
いらっしゃいませ。

Sally: I’m looking for a pet. How much is this parrot?
ペットを探してるんですけど。このオウムはいくらですか？

Clerk: It’s $100.
１００ドルです。

Sally: $100?
１００ドルですか？

Clerk: Yes, would you like it?
はい、気に入りましたか？

Sally: Uh, I’ll think about it. How much is this lizard?
あー、ちょっと考えさせてください。このトカゲはいくらですか？

Clerk: It’s $50.
５０ドルです。

Sally: Great, I’ll take it.
いいですね。これをください。

Clerk: Do you need anything else?
他にはよろしいですか？

Sally: How much is a tank?
水槽はいくらですか？

Clerk: It’s $20.
２０ドルです。

Sally: OK, I’ll take the tank as well.
わかりました。じゃあ、水槽もください。
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Clerk: That’s $70, please.
​７０ドルになります。

Sally: Here you go.
はい、どうぞ。
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Discussion

  • Are cats better pets than dogs or are dogs better pets than cats? Why?
  • If you could be any animal in the world, what would you be and why?
  • Do you think it's morally acceptable for scientists to do genetic experiments on animals? Why or why not? 
  • What about other types of medical research?
  • Do you have any pets? If so, tell about them.
  • What's the most interesting animal you've ever eaten?
  • What wild animals do you find most interesting? Why?
  • If you could observe an extinct animal for an afternoon, which one would you choose and why?
  • Would you like to go on an African safari? Why or why not?Which animals do you think dream? Why?
  • In Japan, do dogs usually sleep inside or outside?
  • What pets are most popular in your country?
  • How are humans like other animals? How are they different?
  • Do you consider yourself an adventurous person? Why or why not?
  • How many different pets have you had over your lifetime? Which was your favorite?
  • What do you like most about going to the zoo? What about least?
  • Can pets become part of a human family?
  • How can pets help people emotionally?
  • What was your first pet and how did you get it?
Discussion 2
  • Do you have a pet?
  • How old is it?
  • Where did you get it from?
  • Who takes care of it?
  • What does it look like (color, breed, etc.)?
  • What do you feed it?
  • Do you play with it?
  • What is it's name? How did you choose this name?
  • Does it know any tricks or understand any words?
  • If you don't have a pet, why not?
  • Would you ever consider getting a pet?
  • Did you grow up with pets in your home?
  • What are the pros and cons of keeping a pet?
  • What is the best pet to own?
  • What are some animals that live in your country?
  • Are there animal rights groups where you live?
  • Are you afraid of snakes? What is the biggest snake you have seen?
  • Are you frightened of spiders? What do you do if you see one?
  • Can you name some endangered species?
  • Have you ever ridden a horse?
  • Are there birds or squirrels in your neighborhood?
  • Do you know someone who owns an unusual pet?
  • Do you think it is acceptable to test cosmetics on animals?
  • How do you feel about the use of animals for medical research?
  • Do you think it is okay to eat meat? Do you know any vegetarians?
  • Is there any kind of meat you would not eat?
  • What kind of meats have you eaten?
  • Have you ever been to a zoo?
  • Are there laws about hunting in your country?
  • What do you think of hunting? Would you eat an animal that you killed yourself?
  • Do you think it's okay to free animals that have been in captivity all their lives? Why or why not?
  • Do you think people should buy and wear fur coats?
  • Do you think that animals dream?
  • Have you ever been bitten by a dog? Have you been stung by a bee?
  • Have you ever been to a farm? What animals did you see there?
  • Have you ever been to a horse race?
  • Have you ever eaten rabbit meat? Have you eaten octopus?
  • Have you ever seen a dog that helps people, such as one to assist a blind person or a policeman?
  • If so, what did you notice about the dog?
  • How do you think that dog was trained?
  • What animals do you think are cute?
  • What animals do you think are ugly?
  • What can children learn by having a pet?
  • What is the largest animal you have ever seen?
  • Why do some people not like pets?
  • What can people learn from animals?
  • Does feeding an animal bring you happiness?
  • Can people be too attached to their pets?
  • Do you think animals have souls?
Shopping Discussion
What was the last thing you bought for yourself? 
Where did you buy it? 
Why did you buy it?
Do you enjoy shopping? 
How often do you go shopping? 
How much time do you spend each time you go?
What was the last thing you bought for someone else? 
Where did you buy it? 
Why did you buy it?
When you buy something, do you read the label? Why or why not?
What's your favorite place to shop? Why?
Are you a price conscious shopper? 
What is your opinion of discount stores?
Have you ever been to an outlet store? 
If you have, where was it and what did you think? 
If not, would you like to shop at one? Why or why not?
What stores have you shopped at in ___________? 
What store did you like best and what store did you like least? Why?
Are thrift stores popular in your country? 
Do you enjoy shopping at thrift stores?
How important is good customer service when you are shopping?
Do you compare prices at different stores when you shop?
How important is it for you to be up to date with the latest fashions?
Is it important for you to own designer clothes? Why or why why not?
What kind of clothes do you like best? 
Do you have a favorite type of fabric? 
Are a lot of your clothes one color or pattern?
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