Economy, Consumerism Collocation Ex

Exercise 1: Collocation Recognition & Matching

This exercise helps you pair nouns with their correct verbs/adjectives.

Part A: Match the terms from the left column with the terms from the right column to form a common collocation.

Term A		Term B
1. disposable		a. income
2. saving		b. culture
3. consumer		c. spending
4. financial		d. planning
5. economic		e. recession
6. rising living		f. costs
7. household		g. budget
8. excessive		h. consumption
9. purchasing		i. power
10. small		j. enterprises

Part B: Now, match the terms related to global trade and consumer rights.

Term A		Term B
1. international		a. markets
2. trade		b. agreements
3. import-export		c. balance
4. local		d. economy
5. global supply		e. chain
6. economic		f. growth
7. false		g. advertising
8. product		h. quality
9. customer		i. satisfaction
10. legal		j. protection

Exercise 2: Gap-Fill with Context

Complete the following sentences using the collocations from the box. You will need to change the form of the word to fit the sentence grammatically.

Box of Collocations
`free trade policies`	`domestic industries`	`multinational corporations`	`consumer awareness`	`unfair trade practices`
`ethical marketing`	`misleading information`	`advertising standards`	`saving schemes`	`financial planning`

While can boost a country’s integration into the global economy, they can also threaten vulnerable that cannot compete with powerful .
Effective is crucial for retirement, and government can encourage this. Meanwhile, high is needed to protect people from and that violates . Ultimately, is not just a legal requirement but a key to building brand loyalty.

Exercise 3: Error Correction

Each sentence contains one incorrect collocation. Identify the mistake and rewrite the sentence using the correct collocation from the list.

After receiving his salary, he calculates his available income for the month.

2. During a financial crisis, people tend to reduce their buyer spending.

3. The government is trying to strengthen the area’s economy by supporting small businesses.

4. A positive balance between imports and exports is good for a country.

5. There are strict rules against untrue advertising.

6. The company’s success is due to its focus on buyer happiness.

7. Strong laws for consumer safety are essential.

Exercise 4: Sentence Transformation (IELTS Writing Task 2 Style)

Rewrite the following sentences using the prompt word given. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence.

The amount of money people have to spend after tax is a key economic indicator.
INCOME

2. The system that delivers products from around the world is very complex.
CHAIN

3. The government introduced new rules to make sure ads are honest.
STANDARDS

4. People are more likely to buy from a company again if they are happy with their first purchase.
SATISFACTION

5. When the economy is doing poorly, unemployment usually rises.
RECESSION

Exercise 5: IELTS Writing Task 2 – Planning & Vocabulary

This exercise helps you plan an essay and select relevant vocabulary.

Essay Question:
Some people argue that globalization and the spread of multinational corporations have a negative impact on local economies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Step 1: Brainstorming Arguments & Vocabulary

View 1: Negative Impact (e.g., threatens local businesses, unfair competition, profit repatriation)
View 2: Positive Impact (e.g., job creation, investment, access to international markets)

View 1: Negative Impact	Relevant Collocations	View 2: Positive Impact	Relevant Collocations
1. Hurts small local businesses	`small enterprises`, `local economy`	1. Creates jobs and growth	`economic growth`, `local economy` (positively)
2. Can lead to exploitation	`unfair trade practices`, `domestic industries` (harmed)	2. Brings investment and choice	`multinational corporations` (as investors)
3. Undermines local culture	`excessive consumption` (of global brands)	3. Integrates local producers	`international markets`, `trade agreements`

Step 2: Write a sample body paragraph.
Choose one view from your table and write a coherent paragraph arguing for it. Use at least 4 collocations from the list.

Your Paragraph (Arguing for a Negative Impact):

Exercise 6: IELTS Speaking Part 3 – Practice Questions

Prepare short answers to these typical IELTS Speaking Part 3 questions. Try to incorporate the suggested collocations naturally.

How can governments help people manage their money better?
(Try to use: financial planning, saving culture, household budget)
What are the advantages of a country being involved in global trade?
(Try to use: international markets, economic growth, trade agreements)
Why is it important to protect consumer rights?
(Try to use: false advertising, product quality, legal protection)
How has advertising changed the way people spend money?
(Try to use: consumer spending, purchasing power, misleading information)

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