I. Read the text and try to answer the following questions.
1. Who advertises? 2. Why do they advertise? 3. Where do they advertise? 4. How do they decide where to advertise? 5. Does advrtisers often use the “Buy one get one free” message? People love a bargain, so they are attracted to free offers and are more likely to buy the product if they think they are getting something for free.
On TV
At the cinema
On buses
On the radio In train stations
Compare advertisements
Compare the advertisements, which one is easier for you to remember? Why?
1. Who advertises? Businesses, individuals, organizations and associations.
2. Why do they advertise? They want to sell something or to inform or educate the public.
3. Where do they advertise? On TV and radio, in magazines and newspapers (also on clothes, billboards, at sports fields, on buses and trains, at bus and train stations and many other places).