Preview（腕試し）

Yuki wanted to buy some new clothes for summer but didn't want to spend a lot of money, so she checked the advertisements in the newspaper to see which department stores were having ____________ .

A. bargains

B. sales

C. bargain sales

D. summer bargains

QuickGlossary （用語辞典）

a rip-off = 盗み

noun = 名詞

Explanation （説明）& Examples（例文）

In Japanese-English,the word bargain is used to describe an event at which the prices of many items are reduced. In English, this event is simply known as a sale.

I went to Macy's spring sale and bought a shirt and a few pairs of jeans.

Hankyu Department Store has a Valentine's Day sale every year.

In English, the noun bargain is used to describe something that was bought at a very good (low) price.

Joe bought a real Rolex watch at 50% off the retail price. It was a real bargain.

Exercises （練習）

1. I really want to go to Mitsukoshi's summer ___________, but I'm sure that the store will be very crowded.

A. sale

B. bargain

C. bargain sale

D. bargain campaign

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2. A fake Rolex watch for $100 is not a ___________ --it's a rip-off.

A. sale

B. bargain

C. sales

D. campaign