أسئلة: Unit 10: Behind the Buy

Which of the following verbs is considered a 'stative verb' and should not typically be used in the continuous form?

• own
• run
• buy
• make

What is the main reason influencer marketing is considered more persuasive than traditional advertising?

• It is cheaper for the consumer
• It appears as a recommendation from a friend
• It uses more scientific data
• It is always 100% sustainable

Which of the following is a common warning sign of 'greenwashing' in marketing?

• Providing detailed supply chain information
• Using emotional language and absolute claims
• Showing the product's carbon footprint
• Encouraging customers to buy less

What does the term 'hidden costs' refer to in the context of online shopping?

• The discount codes applied at checkout
• The environmental and social impact of logistics and returns
• The taxes added to the final price
• The cost of the internet connection

Which quantifier should be used with 'uncountable' nouns to describe a large quantity?

• a large amount of
• too many
• few
• a few

Why does the text suggest that influencer marketing triggers impulsive buying in teenagers?

• Because it is always limited stock
• Because it releases dopamine through likes and validation
• Because it is required by schools
• Because it is more expensive

What is the primary goal of a 'clothing swap' community initiative?

• To sell clothes for profit
• To reduce waste by exchanging and reusing items
• To create new fashion trends
• To replace all industrial clothing production

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'There are _____ people who care about the environment, so we need to do more.'?

• little
• few
• a large amount of
• much

What happens to many online shopping returns that are not resold?

• They are donated to charity
• They are recycled into new products
• They often end up in landfills
• They are sent back to the manufacturer for free

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of 'greenwashing'?

• Absence of details about labor conditions
• Contradiction between claims and brand behavior
• Urgency signals like 'Shop NOW'
• Transparent reporting of supply chain

In the context of grammar, which sentence is correct?

• I am owning this car.
• I own this car.
• I am believing in sustainability.
• He is wanting a new shirt.

What is the main criticism of informal community initiatives like clothing swaps?

• They are too expensive to organize
• They are not sufficient to replace large-scale industrial change
• They encourage people to buy more
• They are illegal in most communities

Which quantifier is used with countable nouns to indicate a small number?

• little
• few
• much
• a large amount of

What does the term 'Invisible Consumption' imply?

• Shopping without paying
• The hidden environmental and social costs of our purchases
• Buying items that cannot be seen
• Shopping only at night

Which action verb can correctly be used in the continuous form?

• believe
• know
• run
• want

What does 'greenwashing' mean, and what is ONE warning sign that helps you identify it in a social media post about a 'sustainable' product?

لماذا يعتبر النص أن التسويق عبر المؤثرين (influencer marketing) 'يصل متنكرًا في صورة صداقة' أكثر إقناعًا من الإعلان التقليدي؟

Identify TWO hidden costs behind fast fashion or online shopping, and suggest ONE realistic community response to reduce them.