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Sunday, 8 October 2017

Reading comprehension text: Why more Spaniards are now shopping around the clock

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PRE-READING QUESTIONS:
  • What are your shopping habits?
  • Do you usually do your shopping in just one place or go to more than one? Why?
  • Do the people you know have different shopping habits?

SOME VOCABULARY:
  • around the clock: all day; any time
  • to shop / to purchase: to buy
  • to expand: to make bigger
  • anytime: no matter what time
  • in order to: to; with the aim of
  • to differ: to vary
  • to watch one's cents: to be careful with one's money
  • bargain: very cheap; cheaper than usual
  • name brand products / off brand products
  • superstores > supermarket > convenience store
  • groceries: food and other commodities sold by a grocer
  • a handful: a small number
NOW READ THE TEXT:
https://elpais.com/elpais/2015/10/15/inenglish/1444902720_390814.html

ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS:
  • Summarize the main changes in the shopping habits of Spaniards these last few years.
  • Why have manufacturers started aggressive advertising campaigns?
  • Do consumers often benefit from special offers?
  • How do stores benefit from opening for so many hours a day?
  • Do you think that this change benefits consumers? Why?

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