The people watching over fair business are really worried about how much the price of baby food has gone up. It's gone up by a lot in two years. There are two big companies that sell most of the baby food, and parents aren't buying cheaper kinds very much. The people watching over things think parents might not know enough to choose cheaper baby food and that the big companies don't really try to make their prices better. They also said that parents could save money if they looked around for better prices.
Next, these fair business watchers are going to look more at how baby food is sold and also at special cards from grocery stores that give some customers lower prices. They're going to check this out in 2024. They want to make sure that everyone has a chance to get discounts on important things they need for their homes and that grocery stores are using people's personal information the right way.
Original news source: Shoppers hit by escalating prices of branded goods (BBC)
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– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into two teams. Give each team a set of vocabulary words related to the article (e.g. baby food, beans, pet food, store brands). One member from each team will come to the front of the class and act out the word without speaking. The team members will try to guess the word within a time limit. The team with the most correct guesses wins.
– News Summary
Instructions: In pairs, students will take turns summarizing the main points of the article to their partner. They should try to include key details and important information. After each summary, the partner can ask questions for clarification. Switch roles and repeat the activity.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: In small groups, students will discuss their opinions on the topic of companies charging too much for certain products. They should discuss whether they think it is fair or unfair, and why. Each group will then choose a spokesperson to share their group's opinions with the class.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a set of vocabulary words from the article. One student will choose a word and draw a picture to represent it, while the other student tries to guess the word. They can switch roles after each word. The pair with the most correct guesses wins.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: In pairs, students will take turns making predictions about what might happen in the future based on the information in the article. They should use modal verbs (e.g. might, could, will) to express uncertainty. After each prediction, the partner can ask follow-up questions. Switch roles and repeat the activity.
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The people who watch over fair business in the UK found that some food companies have been charging too for things like baby food, , and pet food. These companies have been making more than they should when the costs to make their products haven't gone up that much. Because of this, many people are buying cheaper store brands instead of the famous brands, and the famous brands are not selling as well. The people watching over fair business are really worried about how much the of baby food has up. It's gone up by a lot in two years. There are two big companies that sell of the baby food, and parents aren't buying cheaper kinds very much. The people over things think parents might not know enough to choose cheaper food and that the big companies don't really try to make their prices better. They also said that parents could save money if they looked around for better prices. Next, these fair watchers are going to look more at how baby food is sold and also at special cards from grocery stores that give some customers lower . They're to this out in 2024. They want to make sure that everyone has a chance to get discounts on important things they need for their homes and that grocery stores are using people's personal information the right way.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is baby food?
2. How would you feel if the price of baby food went up a lot?
3. Do you think it's fair for some companies to charge too much for things like baby food?
4. Why do you think some people are buying cheaper store brands instead of famous brands?
5. Do you like beans? Why or why not?
6. How would you feel if you found out that grocery stores were using your personal information the wrong way?
7. What do you think about the idea of special cards from grocery stores that give customers lower prices?
8. How do you think parents can save money on baby food?
9. What are some other important things people need for their homes?
10. Do you think it's important for everyone to have a chance to get discounts on things they need? Why or why not?
11. How would you feel if you found out that the big companies don't try to make their prices better?
12. What do you think the people watching over fair business should do to make sure everyone is treated fairly?
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