Are you
addicted to
online shopping?
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It’s reading time!
Read the article below and match the highlighted words with their
meanings. [part 1/3]
10 Signs You’re Addicted to Online Shopping
Could your online shopping habits be a problem?
How is pathological online buying different from the average shopper? People with
pathological buying feel preoccupied with shopping and feel like they have no control
over it, even if it leads to severe work or relationship problems, or financial bankruptcy.
MEANINGS: D. worried
A. ashamed and sorry because you have E. typical
done something wrong
F. unhappy and dissatisfied
B. have enough money to be able to pay
for something G. cause pain
C. serious H. about something that makes no sense 3
Read the article below and match the highlighted words with their
meanings. [part 2/3]
Here are 10 signs of compulsive online shopping:
1. I feel like I can’t stop online shopping – even if I wanted to and/or have tried to stop,
I’m unable to stop.
2. Online shopping has hurt my relationships, work, or financial situation.
3. My partner, family members, or friends are concerned about my online shopping.
I end up in arguments with them over it.
4. I think about online shopping all the time.
MEANINGS: D. worried
A. ashamed and sorry because you have E. typical
done something wrong
F. unhappy and dissatisfied
B. have enough money to be able to pay
for something G. cause pain
C. serious H. about something that makes no sense 4
Read the article below and match the highlighted words with their
meanings. [part 3/3]
5. I get grumpy or upset if I can't shop online.
6. Online shopping is the only thing that helps me relax or feel better.
7. I hide things that I buy because I’m afraid other people will think it’s unreasonable or a
waste of money.
8. I often feel guilty after I go online shopping.
9. I spend less time doing other things that I enjoy because of online shopping.
10.I often buy things that I don’t need or much more than I planned, even when I can’t
afford it.
MEANINGS: D. worried
A. ashamed and sorry because you have E. typical
done something wrong
F. unhappy and dissatisfied
B. have enough money to be able to pay
for something G. cause pain
C. serious H. about something that makes no sense 5
Let’s check your answers.
A. ashamed and sorry because you have done something wrong
guilty
A. have enough money to be able to pay for something
afford
A. serious
severe
A. worried
concerned
A. typical
average
A. unhappy and dissatisfied
grumpy
A. cause pain
hurt
A. about something that makes no sense
unreasonable
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Let’s talk!
Discuss the questions.
➔ How many of the statements in the text are true for you?
➔ Do you think you are addicted to shopping?
➔ What are severe effects of being a shopaholic?
➔ What was the last unreasonable purchase you made? What did
you buy? Did you feel guilty about it?
➔ How many new items of clothing do you buy every month?
➔ What is something you can’t afford now, but you would like to
buy in the future?
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Write five things people could do to help fight shopping addiction.
Then, share your ideas in pairs
and choose the five best suggestions.
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Thanks!
