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English 14 Public

Listening vocabulary and questions on Consumerism

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Name three advantages a market has over a shopping mall?

Fresher / supports local business / Friendlier / Traditional / Less polluting / more convenient.

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Name five different places to shop.

Shopping Mall / Supermarket / market / local shop / coffee shop / department store / shopping centre.

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What does 'consumerism' mean?

The buying and using of goods and services

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What is a 'chain store'? Can you name any examples?

One of a series of stores owned by one company and selling the same merchandise.

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What do people do at shopping malls other than shop?

Hang out with friends/ take selfies / eat at the food court.

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Name three advantages a shopping mall has over a traditional market?

Wider range of goods / Nicer atmosphere and enviroment / air conditioning / fashionable brands / Electronic goods / more parking space.

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Can you think of another way of saying 'a good selection'?

A wide variety.

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What is another way of saying 'half price'?

50% off / 50 per cent discount.

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What does 'to find (or get) a bargain' mean?

To buy something more cheaply than is expected.

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Name three advantages of shopping online as opposed to shopping in a mall?

Very convenient / Easy to compare prices / delivery / widest range of items for sale possible / avoid Covid-19

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What does 'window shopping' mean?

Looking at items in shops, but not necessarily with the intention of purchasing them. Browsing.

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What do you think 'shopaholic' means ?

Someone addicted to shopping.

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What is a 'a receipt' and can you pronounce this word correctly?

Proof of purchase.

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Are people encouraged to consume too much these days, and if so, how?

???

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