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ACTIVITY 2.2
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Vocabulary Practice
Use the definitions in the Vocabulary Preview or a dictionary to support your work.
Practice 1. Use the vocabulary words from the Vocabulary Preview to complete each blank. You will only use five words.
A has a very interesting job. He or she studies the habits of people in order
to decide what types of products they are likely to buy. Usually the person is
of the fact that they are being studied by the marketers. For example, it’s possible to study people’s online shopping habits and then specific ads at them. This may seem
, but it’s perfectly legal. There are many groups whose job is to make sure that people are protected.
Practice 2. Check the correct words to answer each questions. Some questions may have more than one response.
1. Which things do you need currency to get?
money clothes computer family books
2. Which situation describes an outcome?
you finally buy a new video game after you save enough money
you turn on your computer and log on
you search the Internet for a new tablet
3. Which T-shirt is the most elaborate?
the one with two stripes across the front in black and white
the one that is a solid color on the front and back
the one with five colors blending together to form multiple stars
4. Which are an example of a promotion? buy one, get one free
take 25% off your purchase
click here to read about the company Practice 3. Read the following situation.
Amira wants to design a video game in a virtual world. She proposes to create characters that earn and use virtual money to build a city. Help her create the game.
With a partner, take notes on the following questions. 1. What ideas do you have about the virtual world?
2. Which ideas will be proposed to Amira?
Our proposed plan is . Our ideas for the virtual world are .
Share out your ideas and listen to your classmates’ ideas. What ideas do you like the most? Why?
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