IELTS Reading organization Practice
Which paragraph contains the following information? A manufacturing practice that deliberately shortens the useful life of products.
Question type: matching headings · Difficulty: intermediate
- A. Paragraph B
- B. Paragraph C
- C. Paragraph D
- D. Paragraph E
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Paragraph C defines 'planned obsolescence' as 'an industrial strategy wherein products are deliberately designed with a limited lifespan to encourage repeat purchases.' This directly addresses the practice of intentionally shortening a product's life.