Casa ESL · A2 Elementary · Unit 10 of 20 · Step 1
Markets & Spending
Name
Date
Vocabulary
price
nounThe amount of money you pay for something.
"What is the price of this jacket?"
receipt
nounA written record of what you bought and how much you paid.
"Keep your receipt in case you want to return it."
discount
nounA reduction in the usual price of something.
"Students get a ten percent discount here."
afford
verbTo have enough money to buy or do something.
"I can't afford the leather bag — it's too expensive."
bargain
nounSomething that is sold for less than its real value.
"These shoes were an absolute bargain at that price."
cash
nounPhysical money in coins and notes.
"Do you accept cash or only card payments?"
currency
nounThe system of money used in a country.
"What currency do they use in Japan?"
change
nounMoney returned to you when you pay more than the price.
"Here is your change — three euros fifty."
Grammar Focus
How much / How many — countable and uncountable nouns
Use How many with countable nouns (things you can count: apples, bags, euros). Use How much with uncountable nouns (things you cannot count: water, rice, money). Some/any follow similar rules: any in questions and negatives, some in positive statements.
How much does this cost? — It's fifteen euros.
How many bags would you like? — Just one, thank you.
I don't have much cash on me — can I pay by card?
There are some good deals at the market today.
Exercises
Exercise 1
Fill in the blank with 'how much' or 'how many'.
1. does the blue scarf cost?
2. items are in your basket?
3. change did they give you?
4. languages does the app support?
5. rice do you need for this recipe?
Exercise 2
Choose the correct word: much or many.
1. I don't have ___ time — I need to leave soon.
2. There aren't ___ tickets left for the concert.
3. She spent too ___ money on shoes this month.
Reading
The Street Market
Every Sunday morning there is a large street market near my flat. There are many stalls selling fresh fruit, vegetables, clothes, and antiques. Last week I bought a leather wallet. I asked the seller how much it was and she said forty euros. I didn't have much cash so I asked if she accepted card. She did. I also found a set of four vintage glasses for twelve euros — a real bargain. I didn't spend much money overall but I came home very happy. I go most Sundays when I can.
1. How much did the leather wallet cost?
2. Why were the vintage glasses a bargain?
Speaking
Discuss these questions with a partner or your teacher.
Writing
Write 4–6 sentences about a recent shopping experience. Use 'how much', 'how many', and at least two vocabulary words from this unit.
Example: Last week I went to the market to buy vegetables for the week. I asked how much the tomatoes were and the seller said two euros per kilo. I didn't have much cash so I just bought what I needed. I also found some good-value spices — a real bargain. I spent about fifteen euros in total and came home with a full bag.
Answer Key — For Teacher Use
Exercise 1
1. How much · 2. How many · 3. How much · 4. How many · 5. How much
Exercise 2
1. much · 2. many · 3. much
Reading Comprehension
1. It cost forty euros. · 2. The writer got four glasses for only twelve euros.