Gap-Fill Consumerism
Gap-Fill Consumerism - Vocabulary in Action
6 pages – 3 colour + 3 printer-friendly | Matches the Don't Say! Card Set | Context-rich gap-fill task + original text + answer key
Help students think critically about shopping habits, media influence & sustainability
The gap-fill takes students on a relatable, real-world journey through Black Friday madness. With 20 targeted vocabulary items integrated into a 250+ word narrative, learners engage with key terms connected to modern consumer culture, marketing, sustainability, and spending habits.
This is not just a vocabulary exercise - it’s a conversation starter.
What’s inside:
- Story-based gap-fill activity with 20 missing words
- Topics include:
• Black Friday & impulse buying
• Fast fashion & influencers
• Budgeting & sustainability
• Retail psychology & advertising - Word box included for guided practice
- Full original story for post-task reading comparison
- Complete answer key for self- or peer correction
Perfect for:
- ESL learners at B1-B2 level
- Globalisation, shopping, or environmental units
- Reading + vocabulary integration
- Exam prep
From “shopaholic” to “price comparison”, students engage with the language of modern consumer culture in a meaningful, story-based way.
Download the Gap-Fill Consumerism PDF and help your students reflect, learn, and grow through language.

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