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06.05.2023 04:20 •  Английский язык

Read the text about supermarkets and small shops. nowadays there are a lot of different shopping centres, supermarkets and small shops. people spend a lot of time and money on buying food and clothes in these places. they say it is better to buy everything in one place, for example, in a supermarket. a supermarket is a self-service shop offering a wide variety of different things. for some people it is convenient to go to a supermarket and buy what they need. but others prefer going to small shops, for example, they can go to the baker’s, butcher’s, bookshop, clothes shop and others. it is more interesting for them to be in a small place and communicate with a shop assistant face-to-face. people say, that you have a special contact with the shop assistant. for instance, you can go to the baker’s to buy fresh bread and cakes in the morning. the quality is higher than in supermarkets. you will never buy spoilt bread in this place because the baker tries to check everything. he/she knows you and your preferences, especially if you are a regular customer. in small shops you can find not only food, but clothes, books, toys, gifts and so on. the people who work in these shops are interested in their clients and they speak to you in a polite manner. they are always friendly and helpful. they are not in a hurry. as for supermarkets, these places are often crowded. the shop assistants who work there don’t have much time to speak to you or explain anything. they can ignore you in some cases. it is not pleasant for customers. fortunately, in small shops sales assistants focus on people and they want not only to sell their goods but also to help you choose something tasty, nice or unusual. write "true" or "false": 1. for some people it is convenient to go to a supermarket and buy what they need. 2. you can go to the baker’s to buy fresh meat in the morning. 3. supermarkets are often crowded.