Lesson Overview
This free GEPT Elementary handout helps students practice A2 reading and speaking through the topic: Online Shopping Safety: Smart Choices Before You Buy.
Each lesson includes three readings, vocabulary, short dialogs, speaking frames, quiz questions, and an answer key for classroom use.
Reading 1 | A New Backpack
Nina wants to buy a new backpack online. She sees a very cheap one on a shopping app. The picture looks nice, but the store has only two reviews. Nina is excited, but her brother tells her to slow down.
They check the seller together. Some important information is missing. The page does not clearly show the return policy. Nina also sees that delivery may take three weeks. She decides not to buy it yet.
The next day, Nina finds another store. The price is a little higher, but the seller has many clear reviews and a better return policy. Nina saves the receipt after she buys the backpack. She learns that a cheap price is not always the best choice.
Reading 2 | Reading Before Paying
Online shopping is convenient, but students should read carefully before they pay. A product page may show a big sale, but the total cost can be higher after shipping and other fees.
Good shoppers compare prices and read the product description. They also check delivery time, return rules, and refund rules. If a seller asks for a strange payment method, students should ask an adult for help.
After buying something, it is smart to keep emails, receipts, and messages from the seller. These records can help if the item is late, broken, or different from the picture.
Reading 3 | A Problem with an Order
Kevin buys earphones online. When the package arrives, only one side works. Kevin feels angry, but he does not throw away the box. He checks the receipt and takes a photo of the problem.
Kevin writes a polite message to the seller. He says, 'The earphones do not work. Can I get a refund or a new pair?' He also sends the order number and the photo.
The seller answers the next day and sends a new pair. Kevin is glad that he kept his records. He tells his classmates, 'Online shopping is easy, but you still need to be careful.'
Speaking Practice
Before I buy online, I should ____.
I can compare ____.
A safe seller should ____.
If my order has a problem, I will ____.
Teacher Notes
Use the warm-up questions before Reading 1.
Ask students to role-play the dialogs in pairs, then change one detail and practice again.
Use the quiz as a quick review or homework check.
Source Notes
FTC Online Shopping: https://consumer.ftc.gov/online-shopping
Dialog 口說對話
Nina: This backpack is very cheap.
Brother: Did you check the seller?
Nina: Not yet. It only has two reviews.
Brother: Then read more before you buy.
Nina: Good idea. I should be careful.
Customer: Can I return this if it is too small?
Clerk: Yes, but you must return it within seven days.
Customer: Do I need the receipt?
Clerk: Yes. Please keep your receipt.
Customer: OK. Thank you.
Kevin: The earphones do not work.
Seller: Can you send your order number?
Kevin: Sure. I can also send a photo.
Seller: Thank you. We can send a new pair.
Kevin: That would be great.