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Shopping 购物

收听与下载

Express yourself!

Every week we ask you a different question. Hear what people in London say, then join the conversation!

快来加入我们的讨论!

每周一个话题,听听伦敦人怎么说。你的看法又是什么呢?

What's the best and worst thing about shopping where you live?

在你居住的城市购物好与不好的地方是什么?

Shoppers with purchases

Shoppers with their bags

This is what some people in London told us about shopping 购物 in London

The best thing about shopping in London seems to be original 有独创性的 and unique boutiques 独一无二的精品店 and plenty of choices 选择。

And the worst thing? The prices can be high 昂贵的 and the shops are very busy, especially around Oxford Street, which is one of the main 主要的 areas 地区 in London.

Did you know...?

Fact

Britons are shopping too much. In 2010, personal debt was 1.5 trillion pounds sterling, which is bigger than the UK's GDP.

Language tip

'A shopaholic' is someone who loves shopping and just can't stop.

Cultural tip

When shopping in Britain, some people consider it rude to put money on the counter, instead of into the shop assistant's hand.