The Shopping Spree Mystery- English With Fun Stories
- Rose Sensei
- Sep 5
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 8
“Have you ever gone shopping and found a mystery waiting for you?
Join Emma and Mia as they explore a shopping mall full of surprises!”
From discovering bargains to solving a treasure hunt, this fun story teaches essential shopping vocabulary like sale, bargain, clearance, and more.
Characters:
Emma, a thrifty shopper.
Mia, her shopaholic best friend.
Mr. Grayson, a mysterious store owner.
Setting: A bustling shopping mall during the holiday sales.
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👗The Shopping Spree Mystery - 🛍️ A Fun Shopping Story
Emma and Mia were thrilled to visit the newly opened shopping mall. The banners announced, “Holiday Sale – Up to 70% Off!”
Mia couldn’t wait to dive into the racks, but Emma, known for her careful budgeting, had her shopping list ready.
“Remember,” Emma said, “we’re only buying what we need. No impulse buying!”
“Sure,” Mia replied, eyeing a dazzling dress on the mannequin in the display window.
Display Window: The area where items are showcased to attract customers.
Their first stop was a department store. Emma headed straight to the section labelled “Essentials: Buy 2 Get 1 Free.” She picked up a pack of socks and some kitchen towels.
Meanwhile, Mia had wandered into the Luxury Items section.
“Look at this!” Mia exclaimed, holding a sparkling handbag. “It’s 30% off! Such a bargain!”
Essentials: Basic, necessary items.
Luxury Items: Expensive and non-essential goods.
Bargain: A good deal or something worth more than it costs.
Emma raised an eyebrow. “It’s still expensive. Do you really need it?”
Before Mia could respond, a voice interrupted. “You ladies have good taste,” said Mr. Grayson, the store owner. “But if you’re looking for a real deal, you might want to check out the clearance aisle.”
Clearance: Items sold at a very low price to make room for new stock.
Curious, they followed him to a quiet corner of the store. There, among discounted shoes and half-price coats, Emma spotted a beautiful scarf marked “Only $5!”
“This is perfect for Aunt Lily!” Emma said.
But as she unfolded the scarf, a small envelope fell out. Inside was a cryptic note: “Find the hidden key to unlock the treasure.”
The shopping spree turned into a thrilling treasure hunt across the mall! From the jewellery store to the electronics shop, Emma and Mia deciphered clues and learned new shopping terms like “refund,” “exchange,” and “coupon.”
Refund: Money returned for a product.
Exchange: Replacing an item for another.
Coupon: A discount ticket for purchases.
Finally, they arrived at a boutique. The key they had found earlier unlocked a box containing a gift card worth $500. Emma smiled. “Now, this is what I call a real shopping spree!”
Vocabulary Highlights:
Sale
Discount
Bargain
Clearance
Refund
Exchange
Coupon
Essentials
Luxury Items
Display Window
🗣️Now it’s your turn to be part of the shopping spree adventure! Let’s see how much you remember.
Quiz Questions (Multiple Choice):
What does ‘Essentials’ mean?
a) Fancy items you don’t need
b) Basic items you need
c) Items sold on clearance
What is a coupon used for?
a) To get a discount
b) To exchange an item
c) To ask for a refund
What does ‘bargain’ mean?
a) A good deal
b) A luxury item
c) An expensive product
What is the ‘display window’ for?
a) To sell items cheaply
b) To showcase items to attract customers
c) To store clearance items
Comprehension Questions:
Why does Emma make a shopping list?
What do they find inside the scarf?
Discussion:
“What is your favourite thing to buy during sales?”
“What’s the best bargain you’ve ever found?”
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