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Вопросы о покупках на английском (B1–C1)
Скидки, спонтанные покупки и настоящая цена вещей.
- Возраст
- от 13 лет
- Уровень
- B1–C1
- Навык
- Говорение
- Формат
- Методичка
Разминка
In pairs, take turns describing something you own without naming it: where you got it, how often you use it and why you chose it. Your partner guesses the object.
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Do you enjoy shopping, or do you try to get it over with as quickly as possible? Why?
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B1
- Do you enjoy shopping, or do you try to get it over with as quickly as possible? Why?
- What was the last thing you bought that made you really happy?
- Do you prefer shopping online or in shops? What are your main reasons?
- Describe a market, shop or shopping centre you know well.
B2
- Why do you think people sometimes buy things they don't really need?
- How much do adverts and influencers affect what you and your friends buy?
- Is it better to buy one expensive item that lasts or several cheaper ones? Explain your choice.
- What could shops do to cut down on waste, and would customers accept the changes?
C1
- To what extent is our sense of identity shaped by the things we choose to own?
- If everyone suddenly bought half as much, what would the consequences be for society and the economy?
- How should we weigh the convenience of next-day delivery against its hidden costs?
- Some say consumers, not governments, have the real power to change how companies behave. How convincing do you find this?
Финальное задание
In groups, write five 'smart shopping' rules for a teenager or a newcomer to your town, then compare with another group and agree on the top three.
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Двенадцать карточек для вырезания с уровнем на каждой, а также фразы и лексика.
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Больше 200 вопросов для разговора, от B1 до C1, у каждого — два дополнительных вопроса и полезные фразы.
Do you enjoy shopping, or do you try to get it over with as quickly as possible? Why?
B1 · Shopping
What was the last thing you bought that made you really happy?
B1 · Shopping
Do you prefer shopping online or in shops? What are your main reasons?
B1 · Shopping
Describe a market, shop or shopping centre you know well.
B1 · Shopping
Why do you think people sometimes buy things they don't really need?
B2 · Shopping
How much do adverts and influencers affect what you and your friends buy?
B2 · Shopping
Is it better to buy one expensive item that lasts or several cheaper ones? Explain your choice.
B2 · Shopping
What could shops do to cut down on waste, and would customers accept the changes?
B2 · Shopping
To what extent is our sense of identity shaped by the things we choose to own?
C1 · Shopping
If everyone suddenly bought half as much, what would the consequences be for society and the economy?
C1 · Shopping
How should we weigh the convenience of next-day delivery against its hidden costs?
C1 · Shopping
Some say consumers, not governments, have the real power to change how companies behave. How convincing do you find this?
C1 · Shopping
Useful phrases
- The way I see it, ...
- I'm convinced that...
- To my mind, ...
- That's exactly what I was thinking...
- Fair enough, and...
- I'd question that, because...
- Not necessarily. ...
- There's some truth in that, although...
Vocabulary
- impulse buy — something bought suddenly, without planning
- bargain — something bought cheaply that is good value
- consumerism — a focus on buying more and more goods
- second-hand — previously owned by someone else
- shop around — to compare prices in different places before buying
- throwaway culture — the habit of using things briefly, then discarding them