Exercise 5.2: Market Magic Practice

Exercise 5.2: Market Magic Practice 🥕🛍️ #

Time to test your market skills! Join Geoff as he tries his luck in a lively Italian market. Viktor, as usual, is ready to help—or confuse him. Let’s dive in!

1. Fill in the Blanks – Complete the Dialogue #

Scenario: Geoff is buying fresh produce from Viktor at the market.

  1. Geoff: Buongiorno! Quanto _____ queste arance? (Good morning! How much do these oranges cost?)
    Viktor: Tre euro al chilo. (Three euros per kilo.)

  2. Geoff: Perfetto, ne _____ un chilo, grazie. (Perfect, I’ll take one kilo, thank you.)

  3. Geoff: Avete basilico fresco? (Do you have fresh basil?)
    Viktor: Sì, è appena arrivato! Ne vuole un _____? (Yes, it just arrived! Would you like a bunch?)

  4. Geoff: Sì, grazie! Quanto pago? (Yes, thank you! How much do I pay?)
    Viktor: In totale, cinque euro. (In total, five euros.)

2. Match the Phrases – Find the Translation #

Match the Italian phrase to its English equivalent. Write the letter next to the number.

  1. Quanto costa questo?
  2. Ne prendo due chili.
  3. Posso assaggiare?
  4. Quanto pago?

A) Can I taste?
B) How much does this cost?
C) How much do I pay?
D) I’ll take two kilos.

3. Multiple Choice – Choose the Best Response #

  1. Geoff asks: Quanto costano queste mele? (How much do these apples cost?)
    Viktor replies:

    • A) Ne prendo mezzo chilo. (I’ll take half a kilo.)
    • B) Due euro al chilo. (Two euros per kilo.)
    • C) C’è una taglia più grande? (Is there a bigger size?)

  2. Viktor says: Tre euro al chilo per i pomodori. (Three euros per kilo for the tomatoes.)
    Geoff responds:

    • A) Ne prendo un chilo. (I’ll take one kilo.)
    • B) Quanto costa questo formaggio? (How much does this cheese cost?)
    • C) Va bene, pago con carta. (Alright, I’ll pay by card.)

  3. Geoff wants to taste a peach before buying. What should he ask?

    • A) Quanto costano queste pesche? (How much do these peaches cost?)
    • B) Posso assaggiare? (Can I taste?)
    • C) Ne prendo due chili. (I’ll take two kilos.)

4. Create Your Own Dialogue #

Write a short dialogue using at least two phrases from this lesson.

Example Dialogue:

  • Geoff: Quanto costa questo melone?
  • Viktor: Quattro euro al chilo.
  • Geoff: Perfetto, ne prendo due chili. Altro?
  • Viktor: No, grazie mille!

Now it’s your turn!

Answers #

Answers

1. Fill in the Blanks #

  1. costano
  2. prendo
  3. mazzo
  4. pago

2. Match the Phrases #

  1. B) How much does this cost?
  2. D) I’ll take two kilos.
  3. A) Can I taste?
  4. C) How much do I pay?

3. Multiple Choice #

  1. B) Due euro al chilo.
  2. A) Ne prendo un chilo.
  3. B) Posso assaggiare?

4. Create Your Own Dialogue – Sample #

  • Geoff: Avete pomodori freschi?
  • Viktor: Sì, sono due euro al chilo.
  • Geoff: Perfetto, ne prendo un chilo!

✨ Great job! Now you’re ready to conquer any Italian market. Buona fortuna! 🌟