B1 – Intermediate
More and more, we are trying to go paperless. However, printers are still very useful to many people. Would you be surprised if we said you can buy a liter of printer ink for $846?
Read the article about the costliest liquid – branded printer ink.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2107/210727-printer-ink-1.html
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think of a printer ink that costs $846 a liter? Why do you think this printer ink is so expensive?
- Do you agree or disagree that “printer ink shouldn’t cost more than perfume”? Explain.
- How much is your printer ink? Would you buy a very expensive printer ink like this? Why or why not?
- Have you got a printer or not? What do you usually print?
- Should we limit or stop printing on papers already and just go fully paperless?
2 replies on “Expensive Printer Ink”
1- I think ink is so expensive because there is a monopoly on ink and printers in the world.
2- I agree, since it should be more affordable.
3- My printer cartridge costs approximately €16. Honestly, I need to buy it to work, which is why I buy it.
4- Yes, I have a printer, and I, along with the rest of my family, usually print.
5- I think we’re slowly going paperless, but it will take several years to completely stop using it, since there are still procedures that require paper.
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