Lesson 4 12/03/2014 + Self Study

Conditionals

1. It is possible to return an item for any reason within 28 days. The item must remain in a saleable condition.
   If the item remain in a saleable condition, it is possible to return it for any reason within 28 days. [0 conditional]
2. The vendor must refund or repair faulty items every time.
   If the items are faulty, the vendor will/must refund or repair them. [0 conditional]
    
3. You can return goods bought on the internet to a high street outlet.
   Goods bought on internet can be returned to a High street outlet. [1st conditional]
4. You will probably pay for the cost of returning unwanted goods . The retailer might specify otherwise.You might pay for the cost of returning unwanted goods, unless the retailer specified otherwise. [2nd conditional]
5. ARGOS will refund you because you might not be happy with your purchase.Supposing you were not happy with your purchase, ARGOS would refund you. [2nd conditional]
6. I didn’t know about the fault. I bought the goods. Now I’m disappointed.
   I wouldn' t be disappointed if I had not bought the faulty goods. [3rd conditional]
7. I’m really busy at the moment. I missed the party last night because I am so busy.If I wasn' t so busy I wouldn' t have missed the party. [Mix 2/3]
8. I’m glad I didn’t go to the party last night because I don’t feel tired today.If I had gone to the party last night, I would feel tired today. [Mix 3/2]

Reading

The less than wond'rous gift

1. What two kinds of problematic presents are mentioned?Nell Boase explains some useful tips for consumers. He focuses his attention on the two most common situations in which a consumer can run into: Unwanted and faulty items.
2. Which, according to the article, is easier to resolve with the shop?According to the article the "faulty item (situation)" is easier to resolve not only for the evidence that is simplier to prove, but also for the law that in this sense protect almost completely the consumer.
3. What's the policy for gifts bought mail order or from the internet?If you bought the gift online, you should send it back without a reason within the return deadlines.
4. What are the three instances for faulty goods refunds?
   The law forces the vendor to refund the not satisfied consumer in three case in particular:
   - If the items are not as described you are allowed to require a refund.
   - If the item presents any kind of defect you can require a refund.
   -If the goods are not fit for their purposes, the vendor is forced to refund you. 
5. Why might it be useful to be polite? Being polite can certainly help you.
    If you are polite, you will be allowe to speak to a manager and not only to a sales assistant who has few powers.
   
 

 

Listening

Silver Linings Playbook- Eagles "Ju ju" argument

-Pat Sr. shouldn' t have been so hard with his son (If Pat Sr. hadn' t been so hard with his son, he would have been a better father).
-Pat could have been stronger than his father.
-Tiffany might have been stronger in the past.
-Pat Sr. mustn' t have been so superstitious.
-If Pat. Sr hadn' t been so superstitious, Eagles would collect the same results, he would be richer but Pat wouldn' t meet Tiffany.
-Randy shouldn' t have been so awful.
-Pat might have done a better choice, choosing Tiffany.
-Pat really ought not to have been so weakling.
-Eagles could have won the match.
-Pat might have started dancing earlier.