Reading & Writing: The Best Place to Shop—and Be!
English Grade 8 (Super Goal 2) · Unit 10: It's a Bargain! · Lesson 10-3 · Term 2
Also known as: Shopping in Riyadh · Souqs
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Lesson idea
Reading about traditional markets in Riyadh; a survey of a teen's shopping habits; writing about e-shopping.
Key points
- Many people still prefer traditional places; the best prices are usually found in street markets.
- Haraj: a secondhand market just east of Riyadh – many "used" items aren't used at all; it sells both new and used items.
- Al-Bat'ha: many traditional markets (electronics, watches, jewelry, perfume…). Al-Thumairi near Al-Masmak Fort: antiques and souvenirs, popular with tourists.
- Al-Deira market: gold. Souq Al-Jimal: camels. Many feel the cultural experience is the main attraction of souqs.
- Faisal never shops online because he doesn't trust the security features on the Internet.
Vocabulary
souq
secondhand
bargain
fraction of the price
antiques
souvenirs
livestock
produce
atmosphere
refund
Lesson questions (13)
- Where are the best prices usually found, according to the text?
Answer: in street markets - What is Haraj?
Answer: a large secondhand market east of Riyadh - Does Haraj only sell used items?
Answer: No, it sells both new and used items. - Which area is home to many traditional markets selling electronics, jewelry, perfume and furniture?
Answer: Al-Bat'ha - Where can you find antiques and souvenirs near Al-Masmak Fort?
Answer: Al-Thumairi - Which market is famous for gold?
Answer: Al-Deira - Where can you buy a camel?
Answer: Souq Al-Jimal - What is the main attraction of traditional markets for many people?
Answer: the cultural experience - At outlet stores, you can buy brand-name clothes for ____.
Answer: a fraction of the price - Why doesn't Faisal shop online?
Answer: He doesn't trust the security features on the Internet. - What does Faisal spend most of his money on?
Answer: food, video games and electronic stuff - According to the e-shopping text, online shopping is ____.
Answer: convenient, quick and easy - Why did the writer once exchange a bicycle helmet?
Answer: It was too small.
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Questions about this lesson
What does souq mean?
An Arabic word meaning market, a traditional place where traders sell a variety of goods.
Where do we find the best prices according to the text?
In street markets.
How do we answer a Where question in the text?
We look for the name of the place in the paragraph and write it: in street markets.
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