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shopping has bee very popular in recent years, including buying used clothing. Imagine you have only $100 to spend on clothing for the next school year. How many things could you buy for that amount of money? Search online and pare your shopping list with someone else. How can find the best bargains?Dentist39。t feel any pain during the procedure.) After that, the dental assistant will clean my teeth by removing any plaque buildup on my teeth. Plaque contains bacteria that can damage your teeth. The assistant will also polish and floss my teeth at the end. I will also have the dentist whiten my teeth this time using a special procedure in his office. My dental insurance covers part of the cost of the dental cleaning and teeth fillings, but it doesn39。s Office:Medical Care in the CommunityPart I: Listen and Read: Read along with the audio recording.I was feeling a little under the weather the other day, so I decided to visit my doctor before things got worse. I called her in the morning, and I made an appointment for 9:30 . When I arrived at her office, I had to fill out some insurance paperwork and a sheet describing my current medical condition, along with the symptoms I was feeling. After a few minutes, the nurse called my name and took me back to one of their examination rooms. She took my vital signs including my temperature and blood pressure, and then I waited until the doctor came in. After looking me over and asking a few questions, the doctor39。s usually something for everyone. Part II: Discussion What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating at a fast food restaurant? Consider convenience, cost, and nutrition in your answer. Part III: Online Investigation With so many fast food restaurants in business, it is difficult to know which provides the best value in terms of price and healthy food choices. Using the Internet, pare the food choices at two different restaurants and e up with your remendations on which place provides the best quality meal. Explain your findings. Flower Shop:Floral Arrangements and Flower DeliveryPart I: Listen and Read: Read along with the audio recording.Last week, I went to a flower shop to buy some flowers for several occasions. When I went into the flower shop, I was surprised at the wide variety of flowers from which to choose. The florist told me that she could arrange beautiful bouquets of flowers for just about any event. For starters, I ordered some roses for wife39。t as easy as it appears. To improve my game, I39。m able to drive the ball about 275 yards. About twice a week, I reserve a tee time at 6:00 ., and I usually play with a colleague from work. I enjoy carrying my own clubs around the golf course rather than renting and riding in a golf cart. It just gives me more exercise. My tee shot is usually pretty straight down the fairway, but I have the tendency to hit the ball in the rough on my second or third shot. I c。m starting to hit the ball straighter off the tee, and I39。t have much money, he needs your help to pick out the best floral arrangement for the occasion. Find one online, print a picture of it, and share your picture with other students. Take a vote on your groups number one choice. Gas StationPart I: Listen and Read: Read along with the audio recording.When I need gas for my car, I pull into a gas station right around the corner from my house and use my gas card. Years ago, fullservice gas stations were very mon. The gas station attendent would put gas in your car, check the oil level in your engine and air pressure in your tires, and wash your windows. However, things have changed. Now, most gas stations are selfservice centers where you do all your car maintanence. Personally, I usually fill the car up with gas every time I stop. I generally pay with cash, but more and more gas stations accept credit cards, and you can pay at the gas pump outside without going into the station to pay the cashier directly. Now, because gas prices are on the rise, I am thinking about buying a more fuelefficient vehicle or just taking the bus to work. Part II: Discussion What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of full and selfservice gas stations? Part III: Online Investigation Search the Internet for five ways that individual consumers can do to conserve gasoline as they drive. Compare your reponses with a partner. Golf Course: Improving Your SwingPart I: Listen and Read: Read along with the audio recording.I39。m really famished, I might order a chocolate shake. I sometimes pick up something for my roommate who eats like a horse, so I have to order at least three hamburgers. I usually pay with cash, but I sometimes pay for the meal using my debit card. I don39。s appearance, but not all tooth whitening procedures and products are the same. In fact, you can have it done at a dentist39。s office, a dental assistant will bring me into one of their private patient rooms and xray my teeth and gums to detect any problems inside my teeth. Then, the dentist reviews the xrays and visually inspects my teeth to check to see if I have any dental problems like cavities. If he sees any cavities, he will clean and fill them. Of course, he first will give me a shot so I don39。t like the way it looks on you (., it39。s name, date of birth and death, and his favorite short poem. My mom39。m thinking about getting a lighter bike, but my current bike will have to do for now. I also bought a new bike helmet to protect my head in case I fall off the bike or fly over the handle bars on my rides. Finally, I bought a water hydration backpack so I can drink water and still have my hands free to ride. Part II: Discussion Discuss some basic tips for riding safely on city roads or in the back country (mountain biking). What are the rules of the road for bikes? Part III: Online Investigation You39。t understand the services the banks provide. Use the Internet to pare to banks in your city and decide which would be bes