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Un supermarket din România oferă reduceri mari înainte de renovare . Clienții pot cumpăra produse diverse cu discount de 50%. După renovare , magazinul va vinde băuturi alcoolice . Unele persoane sunt îngrijorate de schimbările tehnologice, cum ar fi introducerea caselor de marcat automate . Magazinul se va redeschide miercurea viitoare ca magazin specializat.

Translation

A supermarket in Romania is offering significant discounts before its renovation. Customers can purchase a variety of products at a 50% discount. After renovation, the shop will sell alcoholic beverages. Some people are concerned about technological changes, such as the introduction of self-service checkouts. The supermarket is set to reopen next Wednesday as a specialised store.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: What discount percentage is offered by the Romanian supermarket before renovation?

The supermarket offers a 50% discount before renovation.

Question 2: What will the supermarket start selling after the renovation?

The supermarket will start selling alcoholic drinks after the renovation.

Exercise: Vocabulary

(n.) - supermarket

(f.) - renovation

- alcoholic

- worried

(f.) - change

- automatic

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▌31/01/2025

A supermarket in Romania is drawing considerable attention as it offers large discounts on its products before undergoing a major transformation. The store, which will not be closing permanently, is clearing its current stock to make way for a complete repurposing. Customers flocked to the store to take advantage of the 50% discount on a wide range of items, from food to household supplies.

This decision to remodel the supermarket has prompted many shoppers to search for bargains. One shopper remarked on the high prices of everyday goods, making such discounts a welcome reprieve. "We’re looking for deals wherever we can find them," one customer explained, emphasizing the importance of saving money in today’s economic climate.

While many embraced the chance to stock up, some shoppers expressed concerns about the impending changes. A particular worry was the introduction of self-service checkout machines. "I’m used to paying with cash," said a customer who was uneasy about the shift towards technology-driven systems. "I’m 74 and not sure if I’ll manage," she added, highlighting the challenges faced by older customers in adapting to new shopping technologies.

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Lennart Ruben, the owner, expressed satisfaction with the high turnout of customers. He noted that the store was "quite busy" and expressed optimism about clearing most of the stock before the renovation begins. Fresh products, such as milk, cheese, meat, and vegetables, as well as frozen goods and household items, like shampoo and detergent, were still available.

After the transformation, the supermarket will reopen as a specialty store focusing on alcoholic beverages. Any remaining products from the current inventory will be distributed among employees or donated to a food bank, ensuring nothing goes to waste.

The renovated store is scheduled to open next Wednesday, promising a new shopping experience that differs starkly from what customers have known so far.

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