Factors influencing consumer choices - Test 3

C1 Advanced · Essay · Cambridge English Advanced 3, Cambridge University Press

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 220–260 words in an appropriate style.

You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the programme, but you should use your own words as far as possible.

Write an essay for your tutor discussing two of the factors which influence our consumer choices in your notes. You should explain which factor is more significant, giving reasons to support your opinion.

celebrities

peer pressure

marketing

People want to be like their favourite stars.

No one wants to be different.

Who takes any notice of all those adverts?

Your class has just watched an online discussion about factors which influence our consumer choices. You have made the notes below:

Factors which influence our consumer choices:

Some opinions expressed in the programme:

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