Shopping Vocabulary
Define bargain
Something bought for a good or low price.
What is a shopaholic?
Someone who buys things they do not need, often for emotional reasons, and may regret it later.
What is the difference between a need and a want?
A need is essential for survival (food, rent). A want is something you desire but can live without.
What is CRISPR sometimes called?
Molecular scissors (a tool that can edit DNA).
What is a predator?
An animal that hunts and eats other animals.
What does 'out of stock' mean?
The item is not available because all of them are sold.
What does a smart shopper do?
Plans, compares prices, stays within budget, and buys things they need or have carefully chosen.
What is a budget?
A plan for how to spend and save your money.
What are 'designer babies'?
Babies whose parents choose certain traits (like appearance or abilities) using gene editing.
Name one way orchids attract insects.
They produce nectar, or some flowers resemble female insects.
Use the word 'consumer' in a full sentence about shopping.
A consumer is a person who buys goods or services.
Chloe sees a 50% off jacket. She already has three jackets but buys it so she doesn't miss out. Shopaholic or smart shopper? Why?
Shopaholic — she bought for the sale / fear of missing out, not because she needed it.
What is the difference between income and expenses?
Income is the money you earn. Expenses are the money you spend.
What does 'nature versus nurture' mean?
The debate about whether traits come more from genes (nature) or from environment and upbringing (nurture).
Why do King Penguins struggle to find food when the water warms?
Climate warming moves cold water south, so food journeys become longer.
What is the difference between 'loyalty' and 'loyal'?
Loyalty is a noun (loyalty card). Loyal is an adjective (I am loyal to Nike).
Does buying a lot of things automatically make someone a shopaholic? Why or why not?
No. If they can afford it, plan it, and need or carefully choose the items, it can still be smart shopping.
What is an emergency fund, and why is it useful?
Money saved for unexpected situations, so you do not have to go over budget or borrow when something goes wrong.
Should grocery stores be required to label GMO foods? Give one reason for or against.
For: consumers have a right to know. Against: labels might scare people without clear evidence of harm.
Use two target words to explain how a cactus survives in the desert.
Example: A cactus is an organism that must struggle to find water, and it stores water so it does not die.
Explain how a store might use an 'addictive' design to keep customers longer. Use at least two unit words.
Music, lighting, or online scrolling that makes shopping addictive so customers purchase more or stay longer
When does social media influence become too much in shopping? Give one example.
When it makes people buy things they do not need just because of trends, influencers, or limited-time posts, and they later regret it.
You have a $300 birthday party budget. You must buy food and drinks. Name one item you would skip and one you would buy, and explain why using 'need' or 'want'.
Acceptable: Buy food/drinks (need for the party). Skip movie tickets or extra decorations (want) to stay under budget.
Should employers or insurance companies be allowed to see your genetic information? State your opinion and one ethical concern.
Acceptable opinion + concern such as discrimination, privacy, or unfair coverage policies.
Explain one threat King Penguins face and one way they respond. Use at least two of these words: threaten, struggle, territory, predators.
Example: Leopard seals threaten penguins in the water. Penguins struggle to find food and defend a tiny territory for their chicks.