For this portfolio, imagine you are in Buenos Aires’ largest shopping mall, Abasto shopping.
During your visit to the mall, you decide to buy a few things for a family member before returning back home. Write a 10 to 15 sentence journal entry in which you detail some of the things that you purchased at the Abasto mall. You may choose to include some of the gift and clothing accessory vocabulary words that you learned earlier in this unit.
Your journal entry should include:
A description of what you bought
Details about where you bought it
Name and relation of the person for whom you bought each gift
In your journal entry, make sure to use expressions that signal the past tense, and the preterite tense of regular –ar verbs. Remember to add an opinion to your portfolio.
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting the Abasto shopping mall in Buenos Aires, and I ended up purchasing a variety of gifts for my family members. Firstly, I bought a beautiful scarf at a trendy boutique called Moda Chic. The scarf was a vibrant shade of red, which I thought would look perfect on my sister, Maria. She loves bold colors and I know she will appreciate this gift.
Next, I stopped by a shoe store called Zapateria Elegante and picked out a pair of stylish boots for my mom. They were made of high-quality leather and had a sleek design that I knew she would adore. My mom has always had a great sense of style, and I wanted to find something that would match her sophisticated taste.
After that, I visited a jewelry shop called Joyas Brillantes and purchased a delicate necklace for my best friend, Ana. The necklace had a small diamond pendant and looked very elegant. Ana has been feeling a bit down lately, so I thought this gift would cheer her up and remind her how special she is to me.
Overall, my shopping experience at the Abasto mall was fantastic. I was able to find unique and thoughtful gifts for my loved ones, and I am excited to see their reactions when I give them these surprises. Shopping for gifts always brings me joy, and I am grateful for the opportunity to show my appreciation for those closest to me.