Spotlight 10 Test 2 А
Reading
Teenagers, Money, and Shopping Habits
Today, the relationship between teenagers and money has completely changed. In the past, young people mostly received pocket money from their parents to buy sweets or magazines. Now, modern teens are important consumers with their own bank accounts and prepaid cards.
Many teenagers receive a regular allowance, but a growing number of older teens choose to find a part-time job. Working a few hours a week after school or on weekends helps them learn how to earn their own money and understand its real value. Instead of spending everything immediately, many responsible teens prefer to save up for more expensive items, such as smartphones, laptops, or trendy clothes.
Another major factor that shapes modern shopping habits is the influence of social media. Teenagers spend hours scrolling through TikTok or Instagram, where they see popular influencers promoting the latest fashion trends and digital gadgets. This constant exposure creates peer pressure, making young people feel like they need to buy these products just to fit in with their friends. As a result, impulse buying has become a massive challenge for the younger generation.
When it comes to shopping, the internet has revolutionized teen habits. Online shopping is incredibly popular among young people because it is fast, comfortable, and often offers a wider choice of brands. However, this convenience brings some risks. It is very easy to waste money on things you do not really need, like digital games, fast fashion, or expensive snacks.
Without a regular budget, it is easy to overspend. Financial experts agree that learning how to manage money early in life is a crucial skill. When teenagers know how to control their expenses and afford things they want without going into debt, they build good financial habits for the future.
Read the text and decide if the statements are True (верно), False (неверно) or Not Given (в тексте об этом не сказано).
Modern teenagers only spend money that their parents give them.
Older teenagers are allowed to work only on weekends.
Social media can cause teenagers to buy things impulsively.
Teenagers spend more money on TikTok shops than on Instagram.
Online shopping is popular because it saves teenagers a lot of money.
Learning to manage money at a young age helps build good habits for adulthood.
Vocabulary
1. Match the words.
1. part-time A. card
2. credit B. name
3. window C. job
4. brand D. shopping
5. bargain E. hunter
2. Choose the correct answer A, B or C.
1. Sarah always keeps her promises and arrives on time; she is very __________ .
A. reliable B. selfish C. lazy
3. Tom always shares his lunch with others; he is very __________ .
A. mean B. generous C. rude
4. Anna never changes her mind, even when she is wrong; she is quite __________ .
A. flexible B. stubborn C. cheerful
5. Mark speaks in front of the class without any fear; he is very __________ .
A. shy B. confident C. nervous
6. Lisa doesn’t get angry easily and goes with the flow; she is very __________ .
A. strict B. easy-going C. aggressive
Grammar
3. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (ing form / to-inf. / inf. without to).
1. Please remind me ……. (lock) the door before we leave the house.
2. She is looking forward to …… (meet) her new classmates next week.
3. You must …… (finish) this project by Friday afternoon.
4. The strict teacher made the students …… (rewrite) the test.
5. Tom hates …… (get) up early on Monday mornings.
6. Would you like …… (join) us for dinner tonight?
7. I don’t mind …… (wait) for you at the bus stop for ten minutes.
8. Please let me …… (carry) that heavy box for you.
9. My grandfather enjoys …… (read) historical novels in his free time.
10. We can’t wait …… (see) the new film at the cinema.
4. Choose the correct preposition (phrasal verbs).
1. I need to take back / take up this shirt; it’s the wrong size.
2. Can you take out / take over the rubbish, please?
3. Who will take after / take over the family business when the boss retires?
4. It’s hard to take in / take off so much new information at once.
5. She decided to take up / take away yoga as a new hobby to stay fit.
5. Choose the correct answer.
1. I am terrible ……… drawing.
A. of B. at C. with
2. She is really good ….. mathematics.
A. in B. at C. on
3. My brother is keen …… playing football.
A. in B. on C. about
4. Italy is famous ….. its pizza and pasta.
A. of B. with C. for
5. Are you worried ….. the exam tomorrow?
A. for B. about C. of
Spotlight 10 Test 2 B
Reading
Teenagers, Money, and Shopping Habits
Today, the relationship between teenagers and money has completely changed. In the past, young people mostly received pocket money from their parents to buy sweets or magazines. Now, modern teens are important consumers with their own bank accounts and prepaid cards.
Many teenagers receive a regular allowance, but a growing number of older teens choose to find a part-time job. Working a few hours a week after school or on weekends helps them learn how to earn their own money and understand its real value. Instead of spending everything immediately, many responsible teens prefer to save up for more expensive items, such as smartphones, laptops, or trendy clothes.
Another major factor that shapes modern shopping habits is the influence of social media. Teenagers spend hours scrolling through TikTok or Instagram, where they see popular influencers promoting the latest fashion trends and digital gadgets. This constant exposure creates peer pressure, making young people feel like they need to buy these products just to fit in with their friends. As a result, impulse buying has become a massive challenge for the younger generation.
When it comes to shopping, the internet has revolutionized teen habits. Online shopping is incredibly popular among young people because it is fast, comfortable, and often offers a wider choice of brands. However, this convenience brings some risks. It is very easy to waste money on things you do not really need, like digital games, fast fashion, or expensive snacks.
Without a regular budget, it is easy to overspend. Financial experts agree that learning how to manage money early in life is a crucial skill. When teenagers know how to control their expenses and afford things they want without going into debt, they build good financial habits for the future.
Read the text and decide if the statements are True (верно), False (неверно) or Not Given (в тексте об этом не сказано).
In the past, teenagers used their pocket money to buy expensive smartphones.
Having a part-time job helps teenagers understand how hard it is to earn money.
Many teenagers work because their parents refuse to give them any allowance.
Teenagers often buy things because they want to feel accepted by their peer group.
Online shopping has made it harder for teenagers to find their favorite brands.
Financial experts believe that managing money is a skill that cannot be learned in youth.
Vocabulary
1.Match the words.
1. student 2. pocket 3. household 4. shopping 5. weekend | A loan B spree C job D money E chores |
2. Choose the correct answer A, B or C.
1. Helen is ________ to win the race.
A determined B outgoing C reserved
2 . James writes children’s books; he’s very __________ .
A brave B active C creative
3. Ian makes new friends very easily; he’s so ___________ .
A sensitive B sociable C shy
4. Jake loves doing extreme sports; he’s very _________ .
A boring B adventurous C cautious
5. Dave dreams of becoming president one day; he’s extremely _________ .
A imaginative B brave C ambitious
Grammar
3. Put the verbs in Brackets into the correct form (ing form/ inf./ inf. without to)
1. Please remind me ……. (return) the DVD to the video club.
2. My mother made me …… (clean) my room today.
3. Would you like …… (go) shopping tomorrow?
4. I don’t mind …… (watch) this film again.
5. Let me …… (help) you with the bags.
6. Jane hates …… (take) the car to the garage.
7. I can’t wait …… (hear) your news.
8. Kate must …… (see) a doctor as soon as possible.
9. Rick and Diane enjoy …… (do) extreme sports.
10. I’m looking forward to …… (travel) to South America next week.
4. Choose the correct preposition (phrasal verbs).
1. My brother has recently taken up / in photography as a new hobby.
2. Please take off / out your shoes before you walk on the clean carpet.
3. I promised to take my best friend out / over to a nice cafe this weekend.
4. It’s amazing how much you take after / off your father; you have the exact same smile.
5. This shirt is too wide for me; I need to ask the tailor to take it in / out.
5. Choose the correct answer
1. My father is crazy ……… photography.
A about B with C in
2. Mrs Jenkins is fond ….. painting.
A at B with C of
3. Are you interested …… mythology?
A in B at C with
4. I’m very proud ….. you!
A with B of C about
5. Luke is brilliant ….. basketball.
A at B in C on
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