Black Friday and Sales Culture
Section B — Online Consumption
المفردات في سياقها
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| discount | a reduction in price | The text uses discount in a meaningful context. |
| bargain | something sold for less than its usual value | The text uses bargain in a meaningful context. |
| scarcity | limited availability | The text uses scarcity in a meaningful context. |
| retailer | a business selling to consumers | The text uses retailer in a meaningful context. |
| consumer pressure | influence encouraging people to buy | The text uses consumer pressure in a meaningful context. |
قاعدة اللغة
Conditionals: zero for facts, first for real future possibilities, second for hypothetical present situations.
Correct example: If people reduce waste, resources will last longer.
قراءة قصيرة أصلية
Black Friday and Sales Culture 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 “discount”.
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Answer: a reduction in price
discount means a reduction in price.
2. Choose the meaning of “bargain”.
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Answer: something sold for less than its usual value
bargain means something sold for less than its usual value.
3. Choose the meaning of “scarcity”.
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Answer: limited availability
scarcity means limited availability.
4. Choose the meaning of “retailer”.
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Answer: a business selling to consumers
retailer means a business selling to consumers.
5. Choose the sentence that correctly applies this unit’s grammar rule.
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Answer: If people reduce waste, resources will last longer.
The unit rule is: Conditionals: zero for facts, first for real future possibilities, second for hypothetical present situations.
6. Correct the error: “If people will reduce waste, resources last longer.”.
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Answer: If people reduce waste, resources will last longer.
Apply this rule: Conditionals: zero for facts, first for real future possibilities, second for hypothetical present situations.
7. Write one correct English sentence about Black Friday and Sales Culture using the grammar rule taught in this lesson.
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Answer: Model: People If people reduce waste, resources will last longer. when they understand the issue.
Any accurate sentence that applies this rule is acceptable: Conditionals: zero for facts, first for real future possibilities, second for hypothetical present situations.
8. What is the main idea of the reading passage about “Black Friday and Sales Culture”?
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Answer: The passage explains Black Friday and Sales Culture through a real choice and its effects.
The repeated focus is the choice, its evidence, and its effect.
9. Complete this evidence sentence about “Black Friday and Sales Culture” 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 “Black Friday and Sales Culture” 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 “consumer pressure” correctly?
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Answer: The discussion showed consumer pressure in a clear context.
The sentence uses consumer pressure 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 Black Friday and Sales Culture. 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 discount helps them examine evidence and choose a more responsible response.
The response needs a clear cause, a clear effect, and accurate lesson vocabulary.