Test A

Module 7

Name _______________________________________________ No. _______ Class _________ Date _________________

LISTENING

1. Listen to a young woman called Yaz giving some tips on how to shop like a minimalist and
complete the sentences with the missing words. CD 4 Tracks 11 ● 12 (5 × 3 p)

a. Minimalism is all about learning how to prioritise the things you value and remove
__________________ distractions from your life.
b. Over the past year, Yaz has learned how to live a far more minimalist lifestyle and has
started to value experiences over __________________.
c. Consumers will end up paying __________________ when they pay upfront and they won’t be
tied to anything for months to follow.
d. No-spend weekends are all about finding ways to enjoy yourself without __________________
any money.
e. When it comes to food shopping, making a __________________ will help you to stay on track,
thus avoiding unnecessary purchases.

2. Listen to the news report “The reality of brand-bullying” and decide if the sentences are
True (T) or False (F). CD 4 Tracks 13 ● 14 (5 × 3 p)

T F

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a. A recent survey in England found that three quarters of teens were aware of
brand-bullying.
b. Nearly half of them said they personally had been subject to bullying for
wearing socially unacceptable brands.
c. A desire to fit in plays a huge role in the products teens want to own.
d. Teens never feel any pressure to look right.
e. Teens are suffering the consequences of advertising and marketing.

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 READING

1. Read the following text.

Choosing to be an ethical consumer
Many of the items we use every day are produced through slave or child labour. An
estimated 27 million people around the world work in slavery conditions. Children and adults
work in unsafe situations for little pay to get us the stuff we buy, including our mobile phones,
shoes and even peel-and-eat shrimp. It’s unlikely you don’t use something daily that was
5 produced unethically somewhere else and sold in your country.
Quick to forget
You likely already knew that child and slave labour is a common problem in our global
marketplace. It’s common knowledge that some of the top brands employ these kinds of
labour practices. But when you look at a tag on a piece of clothing and see it was made in a
10 country with poor worker protections, do you put it back on the rack?
Probably not. We have a strange ability to conveniently forget when we learn that
something was made unethically, because it makes us uncomfortable and we don’t want to
think about it.
So what can we do?
15 If you know something was made unethically, don’t buy it and give yourself time to think
about it.
You can research the brands you buy from. There’s lots of information online about where
our stuff comes from, but we must make some effort to find it. If you don’t agree with how it’s
made, don’t buy it. There are many brands centred around ethical labour practices and
20 sustainability.
Unfortunately, ethically-made products are often more expensive. The perfect solution if
you’re on a tight budget is to buy second-hand. Getting what you need at charity stores and
vintage shops or online at eBay, Depop, thredUP and other second-hand sites is a great way to
avoid supporting brands that don’t care for their workers or the environment. It’s also much
25 better for the planet.
www.rewire.org (accessed in November 2018)

2. Say if the following sentences are True or False and justify your answer by quoting from the
text. (5 × 6 p)

a. Most people use ethically-produced items on a daily basis. ___________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________
b. There are well-known brands that use child and slave labour in the manufacture of their
products. __________________________________________________________________
c. When choosing an item, most buyers worry about the product’s origin and refuse to buy it
if it was produced unethically. __________________________________________________
d. It’s almost impossible for consumers to find brands that follow ethical labour practices and
that are sustainable.______________________________________________________________________
e. Ethical alternatives are more expensive than mainstream options. _____________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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3. Answer the following questions about the text. (4 × 5 p)

3.1 When buying unethically-made items, why do most consumers ignore their origin?
________________________________________________________________________________________
3.2 What should consumers do when they don’t agree with how the product is made?
________________________________________________________________________________________
3.3 What is the main disadvantage of ethically-made products?
________________________________________________________________________________________
3.4 When consumers can’t afford ethical alternatives, what solutions can they opt for?
________________________________________________________________________________________

VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

1. Complete the text with the words in the box. (8 × 1,5 p)

animals don’t buy free history interconnected money responsible trade

Sustainability is one of the primary reasons I either buy or a.__________________ from

consumer brands. When browsing beauty products, my first thought is: “Is it cruelty-
b.__________________?”, not how pretty the blush is. When looking at food items like coffee,
I want to know first that it’s fair c.__________________. I don’t want to support companies that
don’t care about how the workers and/or the d.__________________ are treated, and I do want

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to support those that do.
In other words, I’m willing to spend more (a lot more, in fact) to know that what I’m
spending my e.__________________ on is actually good for the earth and the people on it.
This is a relatively new perspective for consumers. For most of the f.__________________ of
modern economy, the sourcing of products didn’t even cross the minds of those shopping. But
in an increasingly g.__________________ world, it’s starting to be normal to think critically about
where things come from and whether the company you’re supporting is a h.__________________
corporate citizen.
www.inc.com (accessed in November 2018)

2. Complete the sentences with a suitable quantifier or indefinite pronoun. (4 × 5 p)

a. I don’t spend my money on products if the tag on the item doesn’t give __________________
information.
b. The source of products is __________________ we all should consider when shopping.
c. There is __________________ I can do to prevent my sister from buying that dress just because
it’s cheap.
d. __________________ one has the right to kill animals on behalf of consumerism.

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 3. Rephrase the sentences using the words in brackets. (3 × 6 p)

a. You should read the tag to see the origin of the item you are buying. (in order to)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
b. I did some research because I wanted to start buying more ethically. (so as to)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
c. Find out how the item was made and avoid violations of human rights. (so that)
__________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Fill in the gaps with the verbs in the Gerund. (4 × 5 p)

a. ______________ (be) an ethical consumer means you care about how you spend your money.
b. By ______________ (buy) Fair Trade produce you are giving workers good working conditions.
c. _______________ (not take) action over issues like slavery and child labour is unacceptable.
d. I can’t help _______________ (feel) sorry for people who work without proper conditions.

5. Complete the sentences with the right adverb. (4 × 5 p)

a. If you want to complain about a faulty item, you can use our online customer service and do it
______________. (time)
b. You can __________________ have access to all the information online. (manner)
c. I’m sure that there is a top brand shop __________________. (place)
d. I __________________ forget to keep the receipt and then I cannot complain. (frequency)

WRITING

Write an email complaining about a faulty item that you have bought online. (30 p)

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 Test B
Module 7

Name _______________________________________________ No. _______ Class _________ Date _________________

LISTENING

1. Listen to a young woman called Yaz giving some tips on how to shop like a minimalist and
complete the sentences with the missing words. CD 4 Tracks 11 ● 12 (5 × 3 p)

a. Minimalism is all about learning how to prioritise the things you value and
__________________ unnecessary distractions from your life.
b. Over the past year, Yaz has learned how to live a far more minimalist lifestyle and started to
value __________________ over possessions.
c. Consumers will end up paying less when they pay upfront and they won’t be tied to
anything for __________________ to follow.
d. No-spend weekends are all about finding ways to enjoy yourself without spending any
__________________.
e. When it comes to __________________ shopping, making a list will help you to stay on track,
thus avoiding unnecessary purchases.

2. Listen to the news report “The reality of brand-bullying” and decide if the sentences are
True (T) or False (F). CD 4 Tracks 13 ● 14 (5 × 3 p)

T F

Tests
a. A recent survey in England found that three quarters of teens had never heard
about brand-bullying.
b. Nearly a third said they personally had been subject to bullying for wearing
socially unacceptable brands.
c. A desire to look different and be unique plays a huge role in the products teens
want to own.
d. Teens feel under a lot of pressure to look right.
e. Teens aren’t targeted in advertising and marketing campaigns.

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 READING

1. Read the following text.

Choosing to be an ethical consumer
Many of the items we use every day are produced through slave or child labour. An
estimated 27 million people around the world work in slavery conditions. Children and adults
work in unsafe situations for little pay to get us the stuff we buy, including our mobile phones,
shoes and even peel-and-eat shrimp. It’s unlikely you don’t use something daily that was
5 produced unethically somewhere else and sold in your country.
Quick to forget
You likely already knew that child and slave labour is a common problem in our global
marketplace. It’s common knowledge that some of the top brands employ these kinds of
labour practices. But when you look at a tag on a piece of clothing and see it was made in a
10 country with poor worker protections, do you put it back on the rack?
Probably not. We have a strange ability to conveniently forget when we learn that
something was made unethically, because it makes us uncomfortable and we don’t want to
think about it.
So what can we do?
15 If you know something was made unethically, don’t buy it and give yourself time to think
about it.
You can research the brands you buy from. There’s lots of information online about where
our stuff comes from, but we must make some effort to find it. If you don’t agree with how it’s
made, don’t buy it. There are many brands centred around ethical labour practices and
20 sustainability.
Unfortunately, ethically-made products are often more expensive. The perfect solution if
you’re on a tight budget is to buy second-hand. Getting what you need at charity stores and
vintage shops or online at eBay, Depop, thredUP and other second-hand sites is a great way to
avoid supporting brands that don’t care for their workers or the environment. It’s also much
25 better for the planet.
www.rewire.org (accessed in November 2018)

2. Say if the following sentences are True or False and justify your answer by quoting from the
text. (5 × 6 p)

a. Most people use unethically-produced items on a daily basis. _________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Consumers don’t know any popular brands that use child and slave labour in the
manufacture of their products. _________________________________________________
c. When choosing an item, most buyers don’t care about the product’s origin. _____________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
d. It’s difficult but possible for consumers to find brands that follow ethical labour practices
and that are sustainable. _________________________________________________________________
e. Ethical alternatives are never more expensive than mainstream options. ________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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3. Answer the following questions about the text. (4 × 5 p)

3.1 Why do most consumers intentionally ignore the origin of the products they buy?
________________________________________________________________________________________
3.2 What should consumers do when they don’t agree with how the product is made?
________________________________________________________________________________________
3.3 What is the main disadvantage of ethically-made products?
________________________________________________________________________________________
3.4 What can consumers do to make more ethical choices?
________________________________________________________________________________________

VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

1. Complete the text with the words in the box. (8 × 1,5 p)

workers buy cruelty modern interconnected spending responsible fair

Sustainability is one of the primary reasons I either a.__________________ or don’t buy from
consumer brands. When browsing beauty products, my first thought is: “Is it
b.__________________-free?”, not how pretty the blush is. When looking at food items like
coffee, I want to know first that it’s c.__________________ trade. I don't want to support
companies that don't care about how the d.__________________ and/or the animals are treated,

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and I do want to support those that do.
In other words, I’m willing to spend more (a lot more, in fact) to know that what I’m
e.__________________ my money on is actually good for the earth and the people on it.
This is a relatively new perspective for consumers. For most of the history of
f.__________________ economy, the sourcing of products didn’t even cross the minds of those
shopping. But in an increasingly g.__________________ world, it’s starting to be normal to think
critically about where things come from and whether the company you’re supporting is a
h.__________________ corporate citizen.
www.inc.com (accessed in November 2018)

2. Complete the sentences with a suitable quantifier or indefinite pronoun. (4 × 5 p)

a. The source of products is ________________ we all should consider when shopping.

b. I don’t spend my money on products if the tag on the item doesn’t give ________________
information.
c. _________________ one has the right to kill animals on behalf of consumerism.
d. There is _________________ I can do to prevent my sister from buying that dress just because
it’s cheap.

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 3. Rephrase the sentences using the words in brackets. (3 × 6 p)

a. You should read the tag to see the origin of the item you are buying. (so that)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Find out how the item was made and avoid violations of human rights. (in order to)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
c. I did some research because I wanted to start buying more ethically. (so as to)
__________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Fill in the gaps with the verbs in the Gerund. (4 × 5 p)

a. By ______________ (buy) Fair Trade produce you are giving workers good working conditions.
b. ________________ (not take) action over issues like slavery and child labour is unacceptable.
c. ______________ (be) an ethical consumer means you care about how you spend your money.
d. I can’t help ________________ (feel) sorry for people who work without proper conditions.

5. Complete the sentences with the right adverb. (4 × 5 p)

a. I ________________ forget to keep the receipt and then I cannot complain. (frequency)
b. I’m sure that there is a top brand shop ______________. (place)
c. You can ______________ have access to all the information online. (manner)
d. If you want to complain about a faulty item, you can use our online customer service and do it
______________ . (time)

WRITING

Write an email complaining about a faulty item that you have bought online. (30 p)

86 Editable and photocopiable © Texto | New Hands On