LIFE 102

1] So, you don't want to get your toes crushed in the summer sales? Bryan Bonaparte is that rare find - a man who loves shopping. Indeed, he loves it so much that he's set up an agency to provide a shopping service for those people who don't share his enthusiasm. "It's a challenge to track down what people want and to find new and interesting things on their behalf. People say to me, 'I can't believe you enjoy doing this, but I do. And it's great to get paid for it as well." [2] A survey published in the London Evening News last year found that many people are getting increasingly depressed at the prospect of shopping, and this may go some way to explaining Bryan's success. The survey pinpointed crowds, bad weather, choosing the right present and carrying heavy bags as stress triggers. Planning a shopping trip with military precision is Bryan's solution. 'A lot of people go shopping, especially during the sales, with no idea what they are looking for,' he explains. 'It's no wonder they find wandering around the stores frustrating and exhausting.' [3] Bryan, or another member of his team, is happy to take anyone shopping within London or to visit stores on their behalf, and to deliver goods to clients' homes or offices at a convenient time, including evenings and weekends. If you don't actually know what you want, Bryan's agency will make suggestions, buy the items, return to the shops to exchange them if you are not completely satisfied. A flat charge of £15 per hour applies to the service. The only thing Bryan won't do is buy food. [4] For sales shopping, customers need to be specific about size, colour, style and designer labels. Details about the normal price and the discount that clients want are required, and Bryan warns that shops generally won't exchange items bought in sales. Bryan's specialist knowledge means that clients usually get a good deal. 'I've come to know how long the sales will run for, the stock that will be carried and whether store will reduce prices after a month, then I'll hang on before buying. 1-According to paragraph [3], Bryan's agency does not deliver goods in evenings.

1] So, you don't want to get your toes crushed in the summer sales? Bryan Bonaparte is that rare find - a man who loves shopping. Indeed, he loves it so much that he's set up an agency to provide a shopping service for those people who don't share his enthusiasm. "It's a challenge to track down what people want and to find new and interesting things on their behalf. People say to me, 'I can't believe you enjoy doing this, but I do. And it's great to get paid for it as well." [2] A survey published in the London Evening News last year found that many people are getting increasingly depressed at the prospect of shopping, and this may go some way to explaining Bryan's success. The survey pinpointed crowds, bad weather, choosing the right present and carrying heavy bags as stress triggers. Planning a shopping trip with military precision is Bryan's solution. 'A lot of people go shopping, especially during the sales, with no idea what they are looking for,' he explains. 'It's no wonder they find wandering around the stores frustrating and exhausting.' [3] Bryan, or another member of his team, is happy to take anyone shopping within London or to visit stores on their behalf, and to deliver goods to clients' homes or offices at a convenient time, including evenings and weekends. If you don't actually know what you want, Bryan's agency will make suggestions, buy the items, return to the shops to exchange them if you are not completely satisfied. A flat charge of £15 per hour applies to the service. The only thing Bryan won't do is buy food. [4] For sales shopping, customers need to be specific about size, colour, style and designer labels. Details about the normal price and the discount that clients want are required, and Bryan warns that shops generally won't exchange items bought in sales. Bryan's specialist knowledge means that clients usually get a good deal. 'I've come to know how long the sales will run for, the stock that will be carried and whether store will reduce prices after a month, then I'll hang on before buying. 2- Crowds, bad weather, and carrying heavy bags are reasons why some people………………..

1] So, you don't want to get your toes crushed in the summer sales? Bryan Bonaparte is that rare find - a man who loves shopping. Indeed, he loves it so much that he's set up an agency to provide a shopping service for those people who don't share his enthusiasm. "It's a challenge to track down what people want and to find new and interesting things on their behalf. People say to me, 'I can't believe you enjoy doing this, but I do. And it's great to get paid for it as well." [2] A survey published in the London Evening News last year found that many people are getting increasingly depressed at the prospect of shopping, and this may go some way to explaining Bryan's success. The survey pinpointed crowds, bad weather, choosing the right present and carrying heavy bags as stress triggers. Planning a shopping trip with military precision is Bryan's solution. 'A lot of people go shopping, especially during the sales, with no idea what they are looking for,' he explains. 'It's no wonder they find wandering around the stores frustrating and exhausting.' [3] Bryan, or another member of his team, is happy to take anyone shopping within London or to visit stores on their behalf, and to deliver goods to clients' homes or offices at a convenient time, including evenings and weekends. If you don't actually know what you want, Bryan's agency will make suggestions, buy the items, return to the shops to exchange them if you are not completely satisfied. A flat charge of £15 per hour applies to the service. The only thing Bryan won't do is buy food. [4] For sales shopping, customers need to be specific about size, colour, style and designer labels. Details about the normal price and the discount that clients want are required, and Bryan warns that shops generally won't exchange items bought in sales. Bryan's specialist knowledge means that clients usually get a good deal. 'I've come to know how long the sales will run for, the stock that will be carried and whether store will reduce prices after a month, then I'll hang on before buying. 3- Bryan's knowledge is important because it ................. .

1] So, you don't want to get your toes crushed in the summer sales? Bryan Bonaparte is that rare find - a man who loves shopping. Indeed, he loves it so much that he's set up an agency to provide a shopping service for those people who don't share his enthusiasm. "It's a challenge to track down what people want and to find new and interesting things on their behalf. People say to me, 'I can't believe you enjoy doing this, but I do. And it's great to get paid for it as well." [2] A survey published in the London Evening News last year found that many people are getting increasingly depressed at the prospect of shopping, and this may go some way to explaining Bryan's success. The survey pinpointed crowds, bad weather, choosing the right present and carrying heavy bags as stress triggers. Planning a shopping trip with military precision is Bryan's solution. 'A lot of people go shopping, especially during the sales, with no idea what they are looking for,' he explains. 'It's no wonder they find wandering around the stores frustrating and exhausting.' [3] Bryan, or another member of his team, is happy to take anyone shopping within London or to visit stores on their behalf, and to deliver goods to clients' homes or offices at a convenient time, including evenings and weekends. If you don't actually know what you want, Bryan's agency will make suggestions, buy the items, return to the shops to exchange them if you are not completely satisfied. A flat charge of £15 per hour applies to the service. The only thing Bryan won't do is buy food. [4] For sales shopping, customers need to be specific about size, colour, style and designer labels. Details about the normal price and the discount that clients want are required, and Bryan warns that shops generally won't exchange items bought in sales. Bryan's specialist knowledge means that clients usually get a good deal. 'I've come to know how long the sales will run for, the stock that will be carried and whether store will reduce prices after a month, then I'll hang on before buying. 4- Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

1] So, you don't want to get your toes crushed in the summer sales? Bryan Bonaparte is that rare find - a man who loves shopping. Indeed, he loves it so much that he's set up an agency to provide a shopping service for those people who don't share his enthusiasm. "It's a challenge to track down what people want and to find new and interesting things on their behalf. People say to me, 'I can't believe you enjoy doing this, but I do. And it's great to get paid for it as well." [2] A survey published in the London Evening News last year found that many people are getting increasingly depressed at the prospect of shopping, and this may go some way to explaining Bryan's success. The survey pinpointed crowds, bad weather, choosing the right present and carrying heavy bags as stress triggers. Planning a shopping trip with military precision is Bryan's solution. 'A lot of people go shopping, especially during the sales, with no idea what they are looking for,' he explains. 'It's no wonder they find wandering around the stores frustrating and exhausting.' [3] Bryan, or another member of his team, is happy to take anyone shopping within London or to visit stores on their behalf, and to deliver goods to clients' homes or offices at a convenient time, including evenings and weekends. If you don't actually know what you want, Bryan's agency will make suggestions, buy the items, return to the shops to exchange them if you are not completely satisfied. A flat charge of £15 per hour applies to the service. The only thing Bryan won't do is buy food. [4] For sales shopping, customers need to be specific about size, colour, style and designer labels. Details about the normal price and the discount that clients want are required, and Bryan warns that shops generally won't exchange items bought in sales. Bryan's specialist knowledge means that clients usually get a good deal. 'I've come to know how long the sales will run for, the stock that will be carried and whether store will reduce prices after a month, then I'll hang on before buying. 5- What does the underlined word "this' refer to in paragraph [1]?

1] So, you don't want to get your toes crushed in the summer sales? Bryan Bonaparte is that rare find - a man who loves shopping. Indeed, he loves it so much that he's set up an agency to provide a shopping service for those people who don't share his enthusiasm. "It's a challenge to track down what people want and to find new and interesting things on their behalf. People say to me, 'I can't believe you enjoy doing this, but I do. And it's great to get paid for it as well." [2] A survey published in the London Evening News last year found that many people are getting increasingly depressed at the prospect of shopping, and this may go some way to explaining Bryan's success. The survey pinpointed crowds, bad weather, choosing the right present and carrying heavy bags as stress triggers. Planning a shopping trip with military precision is Bryan's solution. 'A lot of people go shopping, especially during the sales, with no idea what they are looking for,' he explains. 'It's no wonder they find wandering around the stores frustrating and exhausting.' [3] Bryan, or another member of his team, is happy to take anyone shopping within London or to visit stores on their behalf, and to deliver goods to clients' homes or offices at a convenient time, including evenings and weekends. If you don't actually know what you want, Bryan's agency will make suggestions, buy the items, return to the shops to exchange them if you are not completely satisfied. A flat charge of £15 per hour applies to the service. The only thing Bryan won't do is buy food. [4] For sales shopping, customers need to be specific about size, colour, style and designer labels. Details about the normal price and the discount that clients want are required, and Bryan warns that shops generally won't exchange items bought in sales. Bryan's specialist knowledge means that clients usually get a good deal. 'I've come to know how long the sales will run for, the stock that will be carried and whether store will reduce prices after a month, then I'll hang on before buying. 6- According to the given text, not many people are like Bryan because he .............

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