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.