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Module 3
Unit 5
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2. Checking out second-hand city
Do you love to go shopping, but seem to spend all your hard-earned cash on just one or two items? If so, why not consider hunting around for cheaper, second-hand options? With a little time and patience, it is possible to find some great bargains. Take a look at the shopping alternatives we have come up with which are only lighter on your pocket, but also lots of fun.
English
Arabic
Hard-earned cash
راتب
consider
بالنظر
options
خيارات
bargains
لقطات
alternatives
بدائل
Lighter on your pocket
يوفر

3. Checking out second-hand city
Car Boot Sales
People bring unwanted things that they dig out of their attics and garages to a car boot
sale .There , in a large car park or on school plying field, they sell them or swap them with
other Traders for something else. Anything from children’s toys to sports equipment can
Turn up at these sales, which are usually held at weekends or Bank holidays.
English
Arabic
Dig out
يستخرج
swap
صرافه
traders
تجار
equipment
معدات
held
تعقد

4. Checking out second-hand city
Second-Hand Shops
Good second-hand shops can be full of surprises and are often the perfect place to pick up a bargain! Many specialise in certain items such as rare books, designer clothes and antique furniture. Always check things carefully before you buy them as it may be difficult to exchange them or get a refund later.
English
Arabic
Pick up
التقط
items
أشياء
rare
نادر
refund
يسترجع

5. Checking out second-hand city
Charity Shops
People donate used clothes, shoes, toys, and other miscellaneous items to charity shops where you can usually buy them for next to nothing! The money often goes to help people who are hungry, homeless or who live in poor developing countries.
English
Arabic
donate
يتبرع
miscellaneous
متنوع
charity
خيري
homeless
مشردين
developing
متطورة

6. Checking out second-hand city
Christmas bazaars
These are wonderful places to buy handmade gifts, Christmas decorations and second-hand items. The beauty of these bazaars is that all the money raised usually goes to charity, so you can shop till you drop knowing that it is all for a good cause! The only problem is they are only held in December!
English
Arabic
donate
يتبرع
miscellaneous
متنوع
charity
خيري
homeless
مشردين
developing
متطورة

7. Checking out second-hand city
So, next time you are in the mood to shop, instead of using your credit card, head for ‘second-hand city'. You won’t be disappointed!
English
Arabic
In the mood to shop
مزاج التسوق
Head for
توجه

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