Weekend at the Mall
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Answer the following questions
What activities did the cousins do together at the mall?
What does the expression “break the bank” mean in this story?
How did the cousin show self-control while shopping?
What decision did the narrator make after trying on jackets?
What feeling or lesson does the ending of the story highlight?
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“On Saturday morning, my cousins and I went to the mall to spend the day together. We stopped at the bookstore, browsed the game shop, and tried on sneakers at a big sports store. At one boutique, my cousin saw a beautiful dress but said it would probably break the bank if she bought it. Instead, she chose a smaller item that fit her budget. Later, I decided to try on a few jackets, but none felt right, so I left them on the rack. Even though we didn’t buy much, we enjoyed walking around, sharing snacks, and laughing at silly displays in the toy store.”
How would you use the following expressions?
Idiom: Break the bank – We use this idiom when something costs too much money.
Examples to use:
“That new phone will break the bank.”
“She bought a car that almost broke the bank.”
“The vacation won’t break the bank if we share costs.”
Phrasal Verb: Try on – We use this phrasal verb when testing clothes to see if they fit.
Examples to use:
Present: “I always try on shoes before buying them.”
Past: “She tried on three dresses yesterday.”
Continuous: “They are trying on jackets right now.”
Future: “He will try on the suit tomorrow.”
