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SOCIETY

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 Consumer /kənˈsjuːmə/
A PERSON WHO PURCHASES GOODS AND SERVICES FOR PERSONAL USE.

CONSUMER SOCIETY
a society in which people often buy new
goods, especially goods that they do not What are the positive and
need, and in which a high value is placed on negative effects of
owning many things
consumerism and materialism?

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Think and say
Items you only wear Items you never wear
outdoors

Items you wear for special

Items you have bought
occasions

Items you wear all the time

recently

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Shops. Could you look and say the type of shop?

WHAT CAN YOU

BUY HERE?

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Shops. Could you look and say the type of shop?

WHAT CAN YOU

BUY HERE?

GIVE EXAMPLES OF OTHER UKRAINIAN

BUTCHER'S SHOPS.

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Shops. Could you look and say the type of shop?

WHAT CAN YOU

BUY HERE?

DO YOU PREFER GIVING A PRESENT OR RECEIVING

IT?

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Shops. Could you look and say the type of shop?

WHAT CAN YOU

BUY HERE?

WHO DO YOU BUY FLOWERS FOR?

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Shops. Could you look and say the type of shop?

WHAT CAN YOU

BUY HERE?

DO YOU ACTUALLY THINK A PHARMACY SHOULD

BE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS DAILY?

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Shops. Could you look and say the type of shop?

WHAT CAN YOU

BUY HERE?

ARE YOU A BOOK WORM?

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Shops. Could you look and say the type of shop?

WHAT CAN YOU

BUY HERE?

WHAT UKRAINIAN SUPERMARKET DO YOU

PREFER? WHY?

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Read Ann's post and try to figure out what the words mean.

ANN_AGUADO

"Retail therapy always does the

trick! Whether you want to pick
up a bargain or just go window
shopping, there's always
something for everyone. And hey,
who doesn't love a good sale?
Don't forget to buy something on
special offer and keep your
receipts just in case. But if it
doesn't quite work out, take
something back and get a
refund.

Happy shopping! 🛍️💸 #shopaholic ANN AGUADO

#bargainhunter #saleshopping
#specialoffers #returnsandrefunds"
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Match the phrases and the meanings.
ANN_AGUADO
"Retail therapy always does the
trick! Whether you want to pick
up a bargain or just go window
shopping, there's always
something for everyone. And hey,
who doesn't love a good sale?
Don't forget to buy something on
special offer and keep your
receipts just in case. But if it
doesn't quite work out, take
something back and get a
refund.
Happy shopping! 🛍️💸 #shopaholic
#bargainhunter #saleshopping
#specialoffers #returnsandrefunds"
1. to look at things in store windows without intending
to buy anything.
2. to hold on to the proof of purchase given by the
store, which shows the details of what was bought
and how much it cost.
3. to return an item to the store where it was
purchased.
4. to receive the money-back that was paid for a
returned or faulty item.
5. to offer goods or services for purchase at a
discounted price for a limited time.
6. to purchase an item that is being sold at a lower
price than usual, often for a limited time.
7. to find and purchase something at a very good
price, often lower than the regular price.
Match the phrases and the meanings.
ANN_AGUADO
"Retail therapy always does the
trick! Whether you want to pick
up a bargain or just go window
shopping, there's always
something for everyone. And hey,
who doesn't love a good sale?
Don't forget to buy something on
special offer and keep your
receipts just in case. But if it
doesn't quite work out, take
something back and get a
refund.
Happy shopping! 🛍️💸 #shopaholic
#bargainhunter #saleshopping
#specialoffers #returnsandrefunds"
Pick up a bargain: to find and purchase something
at a very good price, often lower than the regular
price.
Go window shopping: to look at things in store
windows without intending to buy anything.
Have sale: to offer goods or services for purchase at
a discounted price for a limited time.
Buy something on special offer: to purchase an item
that is being sold at a lower price than usual, often
for a limited time.
Keep your receipts: to hold on to the proof of
purchase given by the store, which shows the details
of what was bought and how much it cost.
Take something back: to return an item to the store
where it was purchased.
Get a refund: to receive the money back that was
paid for a returned or faulty item.
Speak on the topic. What's the most important
factor for you when deciding
whether or not to purchase a
bargain item?

Do you typically shop during

sales or wait until items are
at full price?

Do you always keep your

receipts when shopping?
Why or why not?
Have you ever ended up
buying something while just
window shopping?

Have you ever had trouble

getting a refund for an item
you returned?
Read the post to learn about new
grammar.
The Passive
You use passive forms when it isn’t important (or you don’t
know) who performed the action.
Passive verbs have the same tenses as active verbs
High-quality products are sold here every day
High-quality products aren't sold here every day
Are high-quality products sold here every day?
HELEN_22
"Shopping is always a breeze at
this store! 🛍️High-quality products
are sold here every day, and the
store is always well-stocked with
the latest fashion trends.
Customers are greeted with a
warm smile and friendly service
as soon as they walk in. Plus,
great deals are offered regularly
so you can always find something
you love at an affordable price.
Come check us out! 😊 #shopping
#qualityproducts #fashiontrends
#greatdeals #friendlyservice"
 The Passive

verb
Subject
HELEN_22

"Shopping is always a breeze at

this store! 🛍️High-quality products
are sold here every day, and the

High-quality products are sold store is always well-stocked with

by sales assistant every day.
the latest fashion trends.
Customers are greeted with a
warm smile and friendly service
as soon as they walk in. Plus,
great deals are offered regularly
so you can always find something
you love at an affordable price.

agent Come check us out! 😊 #shopping

#qualityproducts #fashiontrends
#greatdeals #friendlyservice"
 The Passive

verb
Subject
When we use a passive verb, we say what
Receipts are given to customers happens to the subject.

at the checkout by the cashier. If we know who did the action, we use an agent
("by the cashier"). If we don't know that, we
don't mention the agent.

agent
 The Passive

1.Find the object in the active sentence

The cashier gives receipts to customers at the checkout.

2. This will become the subject of the passive sentence.

3. Use "be + past participle" to add the verb. Respect the tenses (here, "be" must be used in the past simple)

Receipts are given to customers at the checkout ...

4. the subject of the active sentence becomes the agent in the passive sentence

Receipts are given to customers at the checkout by the cashier.

Exercise. Fill in the gaps.

Expensive designer clothes ___ often ___ by wealthy

customers. (buy)

Groceries ___ ___to the store every day. (deliver)

Sales assistants ____ to provide excellent customer

service. (train)

Online orders ____ within 24 hours. (process)

Shop windows ___ ___ to attract potential customers.

(decorate)

Unique items ___ ___ here that can't be found

anywhere else. (sell)
Exercise. Fill in the gaps.

Expensive designer clothes are often bought by

wealthy customers.

Groceries are delivered to the store every day.

Sales assistants are trained to provide excellent

customer service.

Online orders are processed within 24 hours.

Shop windows are decorated to attract potential

customers.

Unique items are sold here that can't be found

anywhere else.
Read the post to learn about new
grammar.

The Passive

HELEN_22

Passive Past Simple "Last weekend, I wore a stunning

The dress was designed by a famous fashion designer. dress that was designed by a
famous fashion designer. It was
The dress wasn't designed by a famous fashion designer.
the talk of the party and I felt
absolutely fabulous! 💃 The dress
Passive Present Perfect has been made with the finest
The dress has been made with the finest materials. materials and crafted with great
The dress hasn't been made with the finest materials. attention to detail. Each piece
fits me perfectly and enhances
The dresses have been crafted with great attention to detail.
my natural beauty. I owe it all to
this amazing dress. 😍

Come check us out! 😊 #shopping

#qualityproducts #fashiontrends
#greatdeals #friendlyservice"
 Starbucks
Starbucks Coffee is a well-known coffeehouse chain that was founded in 1971. It was
originally based in Seattle, Washington, and has since expanded to become a global
brand. Over the years, Starbucks has developed a reputation for offering high-quality
coffee and creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
In the past, many of the coffee beans used by Starbucks were sourced from local farms
and roasted in-house to ensure the freshest taste. Recently, however, the company has
shifted its focus to more sustainable and ethical practices, such as purchasing coffee
from Fair Trade Certified farms and reducing waste by offering reusable cups.
The new policy has been embraced by customers worldwide and has helped to make
Starbucks a leader in the coffee industry.

1. What is Starbucks Coffee and when was it founded?

2. What is Starbucks known for?
3. How were the coffee beans sourced in the past?
4. What are some of the sustainable and ethical practices that Starbucks has
recently adopted?
5. How have customers responded to the new policy?

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 Matching
Match the sentences in Past Simple Passive and Present Perfect Passive voice to their
corresponding meanings:

1. The cake was baked by my sister.

2. The tickets have been bought by my brother.
3. The letter was written by the CEO.
4. The package has been delivered by the courier.
5. The car was repaired by the mechanic.

A. The action happened in the past and the doer is not mentioned.
B. The action happened in the past, but it has relevance to the present.
C. The action happened in the past and the doer is known, but not mentioned.
D. The action happened recently and the focus is on the result.
E. The action happened in the past and the focus is on the doer.

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 Matching
Match the sentences in Past Simple Passive and Present Perfect Passive voice to their
corresponding meanings:

1. The cake was baked by my sister.

2. The tickets have been bought by my brother.
3. The letter was written by the CEO.
4. The package has been delivered by the courier.
5. The car was repaired by the mechanic.

A. The action happened in the past and the doer is not mentioned.
Answers:
B. The action happened in the past, but it has relevance to the present. 1. A
2. D
C. The action happened in the past and the doer is known, but not mentioned.
3. A
D. The action happened recently and the focus is on the result. 4. D
5. A
E. The action happened in the past and the focus is on the doer.

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