The real world | Tiếng Anh 6 (Explore English) | Unit 8: How much is this T-shirt? - Lớp 6 - Cánh Diều

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   Haggling

   To haggle means to discuss the price of something. The buyer and seller try to agree on a good price. People don't usually haggle in stores, but they sometimes haggle in markets.

A. (🎧2-14) Guess the rules of haggling. Circle T for True or F for False. Listen and check.

   1. Learn the real price before you buy.          T     F
   2. Be very friendly.                                          T     F
   3. The first price is usually the best.               T     F
   4. Show the seller you're interested.              T     F
   5. Walk away if you don't like the price.         T     F
   6. It's important to be nice.                            T     F

B. (🎧2-15) Guess. Who do you think says each sentence? Circle B for Buyer or S for Seller. Then put the sentences in the correct order. Listen and check your answers.

   __1__     "Excuse me, can I see that box, please?"                     B     S
   _____     "No, that's too expensive. How about $30?"               B     S
   _____     "Here you go. It's $50. Would you like to buy it?"       B     S
   _____     "OK, you can have it for $35."                                      B     S
   _____     "That's still too expensive."                                          B     S
   _____     "That's too cheap. I can sell it for $40."                        B     S

Discussion. What are some other rules for haggling? Make a list.

   Don't agree to the first price.
   Offer a price at least 30% lower.