Задание

Установите соответствие рубрик 1–6 текстам A–E. Каждому тексту соответствует одна рубрика. В задании одна рубрика лишняя

  1. A chain store
  2. A convenience store
  3. Stationery
  4. A supermarket
  5. Over-the-counter drugs
  6. Confectionery

A) [A chain store|A convenience store|Stationery|A supermarket|Over-the-counter drugs|Confectionery]

These shops mostly sell writing materials and drawing instruments like paper, pens and pencils, erasers, crayons and scissors. Nowadays, you can also buy various office supplies like photocopy paper, paper clips and staplers.

B) [A chain store|A convenience store|Stationery|A supermarket|Over-the-counter drugs|Confectionery]

This type of shops has a great variety of sweets of all kinds: candies, lollipops, chocolate, jelly beans, marshmallow, cotton candy, gummi bears, biscuit sticks and many more. These shops are popular mostly among children. Nevertheless, grown-ups also can find there such interesting products as old-fashioned sweets or treats from all over the world. These products can make a great souvenir.

C) [A chain store|A convenience store|Stationery|A supermarket|Over-the-counter drugs|Confectionery]

In every country, there is a list of medicines which can be sold without prescription. This means you don't need to go to the doctor to buy some meds. The list usually includes those drugs which are safe to use without consulting a healthcare specialist. You can buy these medications not only in drugstores but also in convenience stores and supermarkets.

D) [A chain store|A convenience store|Stationery|A supermarket|Over-the-counter drugs|Confectionery]

These shops usually stock a big variety of everyday-use products like grocery, snacks, soft drinks and magazines. In most countries, these shops have longer open hours, often 24 hours a day. In some of these shops, you can buy drugs which don't require a prescription, pay your bills for telephone and utilities and use photocopying service. The main difference from the supermarkets is the size of these shops: they are rather small and can't stock much. Besides, the selection of items is smaller as well.

E) [A chain store|A convenience store|Stationery|A supermarket|Over-the-counter drugs|Confectionery]

This kind of stores usually has the same brand name for all its shops and also one central management. Often, there is a number of shops all over a city, town or village. Some brands become popular all over the country or even go international, like Walmart and Auchan. The shops are often of various size from minimarts in the neighbourhood to family supermarkets. The size depends on the location and customers' needs.