Hidden Cost of a Click
Section A — What We Don’t See
المفردات في سياقها
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| hidden cost | an expense or harm not obvious at purchase | The text uses hidden cost in a meaningful context. |
| delivery chain | steps moving goods to a buyer | The text uses delivery chain in a meaningful context. |
| packaging | materials used to protect a product | The text uses packaging in a meaningful context. |
| convenience | quality of being easy and useful | The text uses convenience in a meaningful context. |
| externality | a cost or benefit affecting others | The text uses externality in a meaningful context. |
قاعدة اللغة
Causative and consumer language: have/get something done; use comparatives and quantifiers to evaluate hidden costs.
Correct example: I had my phone repaired yesterday.
قراءة قصيرة أصلية
Hidden Cost of a Click affects choices in everyday life. A student examines information, compares different viewpoints, and looks for evidence before making a decision. The result shows that responsible action can improve both individual well-being and the wider community.
فهم وتحليل
الفكرة الرئيسة هي أن الاختيار الواعي يعتمد على المعلومات والأدلة، ثم يؤدي إلى أثر يمكن تفسيره. نفرّق بين الحقيقة الصريحة في النص والاستنتاج الذي تدعمه الحقيقة.
نموذج كتابة
A clear paragraph begins with a topic sentence. It then gives a reason, evidence or an example, and explains the result. The final sentence returns to the main idea.
أخطاء شائعة
- ترجمة الكلمة دون النظر إلى سياق الجملة.
- اختيار زمن الفعل من كلمة منفردة بدل ترتيب الأحداث.
- ذكر رأي دون دليل من النص.
- كتابة جمل منفصلة بلا رابط سبب أو نتيجة.
Practice Questions
1. Choose the meaning of “hidden cost”.
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Answer: an expense or harm not obvious at purchase
hidden cost means an expense or harm not obvious at purchase.
2. Choose the meaning of “delivery chain”.
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Answer: steps moving goods to a buyer
delivery chain means steps moving goods to a buyer.
3. Choose the meaning of “packaging”.
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Answer: materials used to protect a product
packaging means materials used to protect a product.
4. Choose the meaning of “convenience”.
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Answer: quality of being easy and useful
convenience means quality of being easy and useful.
5. Choose the sentence that correctly applies this unit’s grammar rule.
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Answer: I had my phone repaired yesterday.
The unit rule is: Causative and consumer language: have/get something done; use comparatives and quantifiers to evaluate hidden costs.
6. Correct the error: “A technician repaired my phone yesterday.”.
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Answer: I had my phone repaired yesterday.
Apply this rule: Causative and consumer language: have/get something done; use comparatives and quantifiers to evaluate hidden costs.
7. Write one correct English sentence about Hidden Cost of a Click using the grammar rule taught in this lesson.
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Answer: Model: People I had my phone repaired yesterday. when they understand the issue.
Any accurate sentence that applies this rule is acceptable: Causative and consumer language: have/get something done; use comparatives and quantifiers to evaluate hidden costs.
8. What is the main idea of the reading passage about “Hidden Cost of a Click”?
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Answer: The passage explains Hidden Cost of a Click through a real choice and its effects.
The repeated focus is the choice, its evidence, and its effect.
9. Complete this evidence sentence about “Hidden Cost of a Click” with an accurate verb: “The information must be ______ before we accept the claim.”
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Answer: verified / checked
A claim needs reliable evidence before acceptance.
10. State one fact from the passage about “Hidden Cost of a Click” and one inference supported by that fact.
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Answer: Model: The student compares evidence before acting (fact); therefore, the decision is reasoned rather than impulsive (inference).
A fact is explicit; an inference is a conclusion supported by it.
11. Which sentence uses “externality” correctly?
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Answer: The discussion showed externality in a clear context.
The sentence uses externality as a noun or concept in a meaningful context.
12. Write a 35–50 word English response explaining one cause and one effect connected with Hidden Cost of a Click. Use one vocabulary item from the lesson.
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Answer: Model: One important cause is the pressure people experience when making choices. As a result, their well-being and behaviour may change. Understanding hidden cost helps them examine evidence and choose a more responsible response.
The response needs a clear cause, a clear effect, and accurate lesson vocabulary.