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Emma: You should compare the price of the same item in different store to get the best deal.

Stacy: _________. This way, I can save some money.

Allen: If I were you, I would go to the doctor's to get my acne cleared instead of buying products from an influencer.

James: _________. Going to the doctor's might be more expensive.

Taylor: Why don't you make a presentation on how marketing makes diamonds more expensive than they really are?

Bella: _________. It'd be an interesting topic.

a. Mom: You should buy that new phone case; it's on sale this week.

b. Mom: Trust me, it'll protect your phone and you'll get a great deal!

c. Emma: I was thinking about it, but I'm not sure if I need it.

a. Lily: Sounds perfect! I'll check it out this weekend.

b. Tom: You should try the new mall downtown. They have some great sales!

c. Lily: I need to buy a new jacket, but I can't decide where to go shopping.

a. John: Are you planning to shop on Black Friday this year?

b. John: For me, I've never been able to buy anything good quality during Black Friday, so I'll pass on it this time.

c. Sarah: I'm thinking about it. There are some things I really want to buy. What about you?

a. Emily: Me, too! She spoke so highly of it, it must be good quality.

b. Emily: Did you see that new perfume promoted by Selena Gomez? It looks amazing!

c. Jack: Yes, I saw the ad! I'm considering buying it just because of her.

a. Lucy: Same here! It looked great in the ad, but the quality was disappointing.

b. Tom: I bought that skincare cream promoted by an influencer on TikTok, but it didn't work well.

c. Tom: I guess we should be more careful about what influencers promote next time.

a. Anna: But owning a luxury car shows you've made it, it's a bigger status symbol!

b. Ben: Not really, I think true luxury is about experiences, not just material things.

c. Ben: I disagree. I think a great vacation or fine dining is more of a luxury.

d. Anna: I think having a luxury car is the ultimate sign of success nowadays.

a. Customer: Sounds perfect! I'll take one, please.

b. Salesperson: Hi there! Have you seen our latest laptop? It has a super-fast processor and a long-lasting battery.

c. Salesperson: Absolutely! It's sleek and lightweight, perfect for carrying around while still offering great performance.

d. Customer: I'm looking for something light and portable. Is it good for that?

a. John: I propose we focus on influencer partnerships for our new product line. We'll also offer exclusive discount codes for their followers.

b. Sarah: I like the idea. Let's start planning the details!

c. Sarah: That sounds interesting. How do you plan to measure its success?

d. John: We'll track sales from the discount codes and get feedback from the influencers' audiences to see how well it connects with them.

a. Lucy: Honestly, no. I don't think their name guarantees good quality.

b. Tom: I agree. Sometimes the products don't live up to the hype.

c. Tom: Would you buy a product just because a famous person is promoting it?

d. Lucy: And I'd rather check reviews and do some research first.

a. Jerry: Do you prefer shopping online or in-store?

b. Lisa: And, you get the items delivered straight to your door.

c. Lisa: I definitely prefer online shopping. It's so much more convenient.

d. Jerry: Not to mention, you can compare prices easily and shop from any stores without having to go out.

a. Emma: That's a shame. I suppose we can't always trust what influencers promote online.

b. Emma: Hey Jack, did you try that Italian place that EatWithRose recommended?

c. Jack: Yes, I went last weekend, but honestly it was a disappointment.

d. Jack: The pasta was overcooked, the portions were tiny, and it was far too expensive.

e. Emma: Oh? What went wrong?

a. Fred: That's why I always look at reviews with three or four stars. They tend to be helpful.

b. Kelly: But you can't always trust photos or descriptions. They might be fake.

c. Fred: I always look at the reviews before buying it.

d. Kelly: Oh, that's a good tip. Maybe I should try that.

e. Kelly: Do you ever try a product before buying it, or just trust reviews?

a. Josh: Yes, they kept saying it was the deliveryman's fault. But it doesn't explain how the item wasn't the same!

b. Josh: No, but it wasn't even the one I ordered! It was a completely different colour.

c. Josh: I had a terrible experience with my recent order. The packaging was all damaged.

d. Chris: Did you contact customer service?

e. Chris: That's awful! Was the item damaged, too?

a. Customer: Excuse me, I was wondering if I could see this shoe in a different size.

b. Shop Assistant: No problem, I'll check if we have that size in stock.

c. Customer: Thank you! And, if you could bring the same pair in black, that'd be great.

d. Shop Assistant: Of course! What size are you looking for?

e. Customer: I need a size 8. The ones I tried on are too tight.

Fill in the blanks to complete the conversations.

A. It's also useful for people that tend to forget to drink water.

B. Moreover, 95% of the reviews for the product are 5 stars.

C. Another advantage is that it comes in many sizes.

D. The bottle is made from durable eco-friendly material.

E. You can track the progress using the app connected to the bottle.

Investor: Good morning. What would you like to present today?

Man: I'd like to present to you about our new smart water bottle.

Investor: Interesting. Show me how it works, please.

Man: It can track daily water intake using sensors inside the bottle. If you haven't reached your daily intake, the app will notify you.

Investor: I see. What makes it special?

Man: First of all, the app is very user-friendly. That might sound strange, but it's actually very common.

Investor: What other benefits does it have?

Man: . Customers won't have to worry about finding the right fit for their needs.

Investor: Is that so? What about the their feedback?

Man: As you can see, we've sold over 1,000 units to over hundreds of satisfied customers in 4 months.

Investor: That's an impressive number. What I'd like to know if the bottle is long-lasting or not.

Man:

Investor: That's an excellent selling point. I'd like to invest in your product. Let's go over the contract, shall we?

Man: Yes, thank you for this opportunity, sir.