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Paying for what we forget: a consumer report on subscriptions

A consumer panel's report on forgotten subscriptions, free trials and hard-to-cancel services; students interpret data and write a formal complaint.

C2Adults60 minReport

About this lesson

A C2 reading lesson (report). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.

Level
C2
Skill
Reading
Type
Report
Students
Adults
Time
About 60 minutes
Topic
Shopping & money
Activities
Speaking / writing task, Key words, Reading text, True / False, Multiple choice, Matching
Key words
executive summary, outright, respondent, inertia, asymmetry, notify
Access
Premium

By the end, students can

  • Interpret data, cautious claims and recommendations in a formal research report
  • Understand formal and hedged language typical of reports
  • Write a formal, persuasive complaint using evidence