How Much Is It? - Talking about Price | English Speaking for Real Life

Summary

In this lively shopping trip, Jenny and her friends navigate their way through buying ingredients for a fried soya cheese and chicken soup. They compare different brands of soya cheese and choose between chicken wings and thighs for their dish. Later, they visit a shopping mall, where they explore discounted clothing items. Jenny struggles with finding affordable clothes but ultimately has fun choosing a yellow crop top with her friend. The experience highlights their budget-consciousness, personal preferences, and the joy of shopping together.

Takeaways

• 😀 Jenny is about to cook fried soya cheese and chicken soup and plans to buy ingredients at the market.
• 😀 Jenny doesn't have a preferred brand for soya cheese, so she compares prices between the Sugu and Oishi brands.
• 😀 Sugu brand is priced at A123, while Oishi is a bit cheaper at A274, but the person they ask recommends the Sugu brand.
• 😀 A person at the market suggests that the Sugu brand is the best after trying all available tofu brands.
• 😀 At the meat stall, Jenny considers which parts of chicken to buy for soup, choosing chicken wings and thighs.
• 😀 The price of chicken wings is 1.67 per pound, and chicken thighs cost 0.89 per pound.
• 😀 Jenny uses her membership card for a 5% discount, reducing her total to $5.40 for the chicken.
• 😀 Jenny receives a tip from a friend about a 50% discount at a shopping mall, prompting them to plan a shopping trip.
• 😀 While shopping, Jenny finds a pink dress for $50, but it's too expensive for her budget.
• 😀 Jenny switches to looking for jeans, finding a pair discounted to $21, which she decides to buy.
• 😀 Jenny and Sarah discuss buying sweaters or hoodies, but Sarah suggests saving money for other things since it's summer.

Q & A

What dish is Jenny planning to cook?

Jenny is planning to cook fried soya cheese and chicken soup.

What are the two brands of soya cheese mentioned in the script?

The two brands of soya cheese mentioned are Sugu and Oishi.

Why does Jenny decide to compare prices of the soya cheese brands?

Jenny decides to compare prices because she usually buys soya cheese randomly and wants to ensure she gets the best deal.

What does the person they ask about soya cheese recommend?

The person recommends buying the Sugu brand, stating that it is the best based on personal experience.

How much does the Sugu soya cheese cost?

The Sugu soya cheese costs A123.

What is the total cost of the chicken wings and thighs Jenny buys?

The total cost of the chicken wings and thighs is $5.70.

How much discount does Jenny get for having a membership card?

Jenny gets a 5% discount for having a membership card.

What is the main reason Sarah and Jenny decide to go shopping at the mall?

Sarah and Jenny decide to go shopping because they heard there is a discount of up to 50% at the Star Shopping Mall.

Why does Sarah not want to buy a pink dress?

Sarah does not want to buy the pink dress because it costs $50, which is more than she can afford.

What types of clothes does Sarah consider buying at the mall?

Sarah considers buying jeans, sweaters, hoodies, and crop tops at the mall.