Buy Nothing Day

Guess the word:

to question if something is true or legal

• support

• point out

• follow

• challenge

Guess the word:

an advertisement that is broadcast on television or radio

The company uses_______to promote its new product.

• silence

• commercial

• punishment

• court

Guess the word:

to stay away from someone or something

You can _____ a lot of trouble by being honest.

• reflect on

• teach

• avoid

• participate

Guess the word:

someone who supports a particular idea, group, or person

Jane is a ______ of animal rights. She is against animal testing.

• supporter

• overconsumption

• scissors

• zombie

When did Buynothing Day take place?

• 1995

• 2003

• 1992

• 2001

Buy Nothing Day is a special day

• for shopping

• for buying gifts to your family

• of protest against consumerism

• for appreciating your friends

On Buy Nothing Day , supporters

• use only credit cards when doing their shopping

• do all of their shopping in Canada

• have to keep away from shopping

Many people participate in this event because

• things are sold at reduced price

• they are conscious of the risks of overconsumption

• there are a lo of games

The message conveyed by Buy Nothing Day celebration is...

• overconsumption leads to the problems of our environment

• There are no solutions to overconsumption

• overconsumption is the solution to environment problems

What does Buy Nothing Day challenge people to do?

• to eat fast food

• to throw away their things that didn't need anymore

• to avoid buying anything for 24 hours

• to gain the support of Adbusters