Ex.3. The words in the box frequently occur after “consumer”.

Find combinations that mean:

1. loans made to the public by banks, shops and businesses for the purchase of everyday items;

2. articles necessary for daily living, such as food, clothes, and everyday things;

3. the average cost, published monthly, of a group of consumer goods, such as bread, milk, chicken, etc. in comparison to their past cost;

4. goods such as cars, furniture, refrigerators, televisions, etc. that last for a long time;

5. the situation of buying and selling goods for personal use, not for resale;

6. goods such as foods, drinks, newspapers, etc. that have a short life and need to be replaced often;

7. a period when consumers are spending a lot.

Ex.4. Look at the words and phrases in the box. Match them with the correct definition from the list below:

1. a person or business who buys something from another person or business;

2. a person who buys and uses goods and services;

3. a customer of someone who provides a professional service;

4. an organized movement for consumer protection;

5. a sale of something again;

6. the condition of being free or protected from harm;

7. the study of what products and services customers might like to buy;

8. action taken against harm or loss, a defense.

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