A supermarket, a form of grocery store, is a self-service store offering a wide variety of food and household merchandise, organized into departments. It is larger in size and has a wider selection than a traditional grocery store, also selling items typically found in a convenience store, but is smaller and more limited in the range of merchandise than a hypermarket or big-box store.

The supermarket typically comprises meat, fresh produce, dairy, and baked goods departments, along with shelf space reserved for canned and packaged goods as well as for various non-food items such as household cleaners, pharmacy products and pet supplies. Most supermarkets also sell a variety of other household products that are consumed regularly, such as alcohol (where permitted), medicine, and clothes, and some stores sell a much wider range of non-food products.

Talk about it:

1. How often do you go to the supermarket?

every day
twice a week
once a week
once a month
rarely

2. What are the supermarkets like in your home town?

similar to those in the picture
almost the same
somewhat different
very different
We don't have supermarkets in my town.

3. What are other places to buy food?

grocery stores
convenience stores
open markets
food stands

other places

4. How much do you typically spend at the supermarket each time?

5. Would you like to own a supermarket? Why or why not?

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