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雅思口语话题分类：购物篇（Shopping）商业广场shopping mall /business plaza;购物中心shopping center;百货商场department store;连锁店chain store;特许专卖店franchised store;名牌直销店outlets;服饰精品店boutique;食品杂货店grocery;便利店convenience store;超市supermarket;货摊vendor's standshop assistant 售货员counter 柜台corner shop 街角小店general store 综合商店hypermarket大型超级市场stall 货摊booth 有蓬的流动商店kiosk 报亭，公用电话亭boutique 时装精品小店bazaar 市场，集市arcade拱廊市场precinct 购物区shopping mall 购物中心department stores 百货商店free parking lot 免费停车场dime store/ five and ten廉价商店general store 杂货店mail-order store 邮购商店auction 拍卖bid 喊价，投票，机会，试图A Product U Were Dissatisfied WithDescribe something that you bought that you were dissatisfied with.You should say:what the item waswhen and where you bought itwhy you bought itand explain why you were not happy with this product.Part3Price versus Quality1、What do young people in your country like to buy?2、Which do you think is more important, the cost of a product or the quality of the product?3、Why are imported products more expensive than locally made products?4、What do you think of those people who only buy expensive things and who look down on other people who buy cheap products?Online Shopping1、What products are most suitable for buying online?2、Which do you think is better, buying things online or buying things in real shops?3、Why do you think online shopping has become so popular?4、How do people pay for things they buy online?5、Do you think there are any problems with shopping online?6、In what ways do you think online shopping businesses could be improved?And I still remember the story, it goes like this:Non-profited websitePublic interest websiteOnline shopping1.Have you ever bought something online?Never, I think it is too risky. You know, I have a friend who was cheated when he tried to buy a computer online.Yes, I did, two years ago I bought a book online, which only cost me one yuan, and I got a delivery.2. How do you like online shopping?I don’t like shopping online, cos I prefer go shopping, which is more interesting, I can ….3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping on line?4. What kind of shopping style people would like to use? Traditional shopping style or shopping on line?traditional shopping styleshopping on linewhereShopping mall/center/department storeanywhere/internetNecessity必需品Money/cash/credit card/checkComputer/electronic currency/Shopping processGo to the shopping mall/choose products/payment/waiting for wrapping/end of shoppingEnter shopping website/scan products/choose products you need/fill in personal information form/pay now or later/leave the website/waiting for delivery /receiving products and paying.advantagesChoose products in real/assuring quality /more choices/relax/good for womenConvenient/cheaper/good for men/payment delaydisadvantagesLong way to the shopping mall/spend money on things unneeded /tired/boring /expensive/pay at onceNo guarantee of quality/long duration for delivery/one piece per time /less choices/technological limitationAdvertisementDescribe an advertisement you have seen beforeWhat product it is about?What is the special of the advertisement?Advertisement is good or bad for new products?Type of Products:Makeup, cosmetics 化妆品/ commodity 日用品/electronic products/ home appliances家用电器Special: scene画面/plot/story情节/moved/touched/impressed感人的/quality质量/channel宣传途径Advertisement1.Do you like ad.? Why and why not?No, esp. commercialsYes, cos some ad are very creative.Value of artIt depends; I hate the ad inserted into the series play that I enjoy.But for those public interest ad.2. Do you think we should cancel the ad.?Advertisement is good or bad for new products?advantagesdisadvantagesFor producerIntroduction/propaganda/attract customers/profitable/improve enterprise’s reputation and imageGreat investment/exaggeration夸张/harm to self-image(when its advertisement is not welcome)For customerKnow about new product/more choices/easier to make decisio衣服购物Part2describe an item of clothing other bought for you(what it is like，who bought for you，why he/she bought for you)Part3Do you like shopping? What do you like to buy?Do you have any shopping habit?Men and women, who prefer shopping?What are the differences of their buying habits?What is your opinion of shopping online?存钱买的东西Part2describe a thing you wanted to buy but you had to save money(what it was, how long you had to save money, why you bought it, how you feel after you bought it)Part3what is the difference between shopping in big city and countryside?What is the difference between males and females when they buy things?How to measure peopl e’s living standard? Do you think it is fair?Poor child or rich child, who is happier? Why?What problems may poor child have?Some parents buy whatever their children want, what do you think?What do you think of shopping online?Benefits of Online ShoppingWhen it comes to shopping, more and more of us are letting our fingers (and our mice) do the walking.Online sales are expected to hit $211 billion this year. That is a rise of 20 percent over last year and comes just three years after the industry hit the $100 billion milestone, according to the 2006 State of Retailing Online report from and Forrester Research.Here are seven reasons it makes sense to shop online:1. Lower prices. Online shopping can reduce overhead costs in a variety of ways, which can translate to lower prices for you. In fact, one 2004 study found online prices to be 6 to 16 percent lower than offline prices.2. More savings with online coupons. Many times, shoppers can save even further with an online coupon or coupon code. According to a 2005Bizrate/Shopzilla report, 71 percent of online shoppers said they were able to find better discount offers and sales online, as compared to shopping through a catalog or traditional retail merchant. Online retailers may issue a button or textlink that will apply an automatic savings to your order, or they may issue a specific coupon code to be entered at checkout.3. Research capabilities. The Internet allows you to easily compare products and prices, so you can be sure that the item you purchase is the exact item you want. Online merchants can publish much more information about their product on a website than they could affordably publish in a print catalog. And online stores give you the ability to share information and reviews with other shoppers who have firsthand experience with a product or retailer. As Internet connection speeds continue to increase for larger segments of the population, these types of interactive features will become even more important. , a leading shoe retailer, for example, allows you to view most shoes from as many as eight different angles, including a close up.4. Increased selection. Warehousing logistics can be much simpler for an online retailer, and many of the online superstores have a staggering inventory to choose from. Plus, as a consumer, you can avoid the inconvenience of physically traveling among online stores to comparison shop. A simple online search can lead you to the right product at the right price, fast.5. Convenience. An online store allows you to shop 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So you can shop at your leisure, regardless of your time zone. This is particularly important for those of us who are limited in our ability to get to a brick and mortar store. The elderly, as well as parents of young children, for example, may have a more relaxed shopping experience in front of the computer screen.6. Saves time. So much of the vast variety of products and product information is easily searchable. Plus, there is no traveling, parking, and walking involved.7. Environmental Benefits. Recent studies are showing that shopping online leads to reduced fuel consumption and air pollution, because so much of our car travel is dedicated to shopping. Plus, shopping online reduces the need for print catalogs and excess packaging. And downloadable items purchased online eliminate the need for any kind of material goods at all.The Many Advantages And Benefits Of Online ShoppingSince the development of the Internet many things that were pretty hard to obtain or to do, like information on a large variety of topics or communication with distant friends have become so simple that anyone can have access to them just by using a computer.Among the many advantages that the Internet gives us, one of the main ones is online shopping, an activity that many have become addicted to. Shopping is a necessity for all of us, some of us really enjoy it, and others try to keep it as simple and short as possible. Well, online shopping is the best solution for boththose who consider it a chore that they try to avoid and for those who do it on a daily basis.The main advantage of online shopping is that it allows people to browse through many items and categories without leaving their house, to compare the prices of as many shops as they want, and also to order as many items as they can afford without having to worry about how they will transport them, because the online shopping websites also deliver the things to the buyer's home. Furthermore, the Internet is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so you don't have to hurry or worry about finding a parking spot.If you plan on shopping from the Internet then first use a search engine to find online shops. If you want fast deliveries and low shipping fees then try to search for the shops that are in your country. You can use a shopping directory that contains categorized links to stores from a specific region or from all over the world, together with reviews from other customers. If you live in a big country you'll be surprised to find out that there are thousands of online shops available where you live, and these shops sell everything that can be sold, from baby products to dog houses and motor oil.Most of the online shopping websites have the same pattern, first you choose the category under which your item is listed, and then you can select the item that you're looking for, and add it to your shopping cart. If you want to buy other items, you click the "add to cart" button near them, and when you're finished you check out. After that you can see a list with everything that you've ordered, and the total amount that has to be paid. You can also remove items from your shopping cart if you desire to do so. Payment is usually done by credit card. The buyer enters the data on the credit card and the shop charges the price and then delivers the items to the buyer's house in a few days. The transaction is perfectly safe and the credit card data you send is encrypted so it can't be stolen.Remember to always compare the prices, check for discounts, search for the lowest shipping taxes and make sure that what you've found can't be found cheaper anywhere else.After you've done some online shopping you'll see how easy it is and you'll quickly get used to it. Soon you will know what the best shopping websites are and you will be able to buy the things you need very easy and fast, saving a lot of time and trouble. Online shopping is the most practical, economical and fun method of shopping, that is perfect for everyone. Disadvantages of Online ShoppingOnline shopping has emerged as the new of way of buying stuff. Everyone is happy with this new method of shopping as it provides considerable easy over the other alternative of brick and mortar shopping. People like online shopping because it is easy, you can buy your favorite products from the comforts of your home, it is cheap, since there are lesser marketing and other costs associated with maintaining a physical store; online goods are generally cheaper, you don't have to burn your fuel in going to the store, then looking for a parking and then physically selecting the good. It also gives a wider choice in terms of the range of products available; since an online store does not have to maintain the entire inventory, they provide you a wider range.However all that glitters is not gold and similarly online shopping also has some pitfalls or risks associated with it. Though there are a lot of advantages associated with online shopping there are also some risks associated with it. A lot of these risks are basically people dependent and can be prevented by being a little vigilant and following some basic precaution. Here I am trying to enumerate a few of them. FraudsCredit card fraud is one of the most common types of fraud in online shopping. Every time you use your credit card for an online purchase, you run the risk of credit card fraud. However this can be reduced by transacting on a site that is secure. To identify a secure site look out for a small lock icon in the lower left hand side of the page alternately look out for urls starting with https instead of http.Hidden CostsThere may be nasty surprises which may take place. Hidden cost like unexpected delivery charges or a product that isn't exactly what you had in mind.PrivacyIn online shopping buyers are required to provide their personal information, there is a high chance that this information may be misused by unscrupulous elements. Privacy is a concern in some of the online sites. Some of these sites take your personal data and sell them to other marketing sites that bombard you with their offers. To prevent this best way is to buy from reputed sites, and not to provide your primary email id. You should provide your secondary email id. Item IssuesSome items are not returnable. Some are used or damaged when they are shipped. These are just nature of online transactions that can be dealt with by being a little careful while transacting.Time for DeliveryIn online shopping buyers can buy item from any part of the world, this may take some extra time in delivery of the item, as even though the transaction happens instantly the item has to physically travel to you.。
雅思口语购物话题1. Why does shopping make people happy?误区：这个问题其实比较简单，但仍然有一些同学可能会反而把这个问题想得很复杂，我们其实并不必须要从一个非常专业的心理学角度psychological angle来准确回答，只必须要做到"言之有理，言之有物，紧扣主题，自圆其说'就可以了。
思路：一说起购物，我们可能就会联想到几个女士领着五颜六色的包包在很大的商场里面买东西。
没错，就抓住你的这个第一印象我们就可以展开。
买东西，尤其是女性购买衣服，都是为了自己的形象image能够拿得出手look good，这样才会提升自己的魅力charm或者charisma，还有自信心confidence等等。
其实不光是女士，男士在买车买房上也是比较务实的practical或者唯物的materialistic，因为社会上大家都在这么做，你如果不这么购置物品和别人坚持基本的一致的话，在某种意义上来说，你还不够成功。
但是通过购买，你就可以获得成就感a sense of achievement 等。
我们还可以罗列更多这样的例子，主语可以换成同学students，老年人the elderly，或者再确切点家庭主妇housewives，商业大亨business tycoon，都可以通过他们购买的特定东西来说明让他们快乐的原因。
Well, you know its always a pleasant feeling to wear brand new clothes that look good. It can make your image better and improve your charisma, and people are moreself-confident when they are pleased with their appearance.I think its understandable that ladies always try to buy new clothes. Furthermore, people are all becoming more and more materialistic: we all care about occupying good stuff like cars or big houses and even the latest version of iPhone, especially when other people have. If we can afford something fancy with our own salary, we will experience a sense of achievement.语料补充：几种在句中常见的表示递进的关联词，来替换and的单一性：furthermore, moreover, still, in addition, additionally, more specifically, besides, in other words, on the other hand, meanwhile, at the same time2. How do shops nowadays compare to shops in the past?误区：很多同学还是比较擅长描述现在的购物都是怎么样的。
雅思口语part2话题：购物购物是大家都喜欢的一种活动，特别是对女生而言，下面小编给大家带来雅思口语part2话题：购物，来看看吧！雅思口语Part2答案：常去购物的地方参考答案:The shopping center that I often go to and would like to talk about is (...tell a shopping center name from your city....). This is the largest shopping center of the city and is probably the most popular one. This shopping center is at the middle of the city and is 20 storied. You can find almost everything in this shopping center and the price and quality of the products make it a popular shopping mall where people from all classes come to shop. You name it and you can find it here; from grocery shop to 3d cinema, food court to play ground, gym and thousands of shopping shops are there. The market authority imposes a strict rule about the quality and price and that's why you can find products at a reasonable price here. The neat and clean environment, the rigid security, the arranged shops and shopping convenience are the main reasons I visit this shopping mall very often. There is a dedicated floor only for social gathering and there you can sit and talk to your friends as long as you like.I go there almost 2-3 times in a months. If there are more shopping to do or before any festival I go there more than 2-3 times. I go there not only for shopping but also some times for social gathering, party, to have lunch or dinner or to watch a movie.There are many positive reasons why this shopping center is popular among the visitors and shoppers including security, reasonable price, shopping convenience, position of theshopping center, and convenience of parking, open space and neat environments. The interior and exterior of the shopping mall is very attractive. In the front of the building you will find a large open space; like a big park or garden. You can seat there for a long and no one is going to ask you to go away!Tips for Answering this Cue Card Topic:This cue card should be an easy one for you to talk about as you already know some shopping centers. Just visualize a shopping center you often go and tell the location of this shopping center, how you go to this shopping center, what you do there, what type of stores are available there and what products could be found there. You should also give a details of this shopping center like the type of building it is situated it, how many floors are there, what type of famous brand shops are there, the type of people go there, and why you go there.Before you start talking about this cue card topic, take some notes on the above points and start talking. Taking notes on cue card topic and questions in the given one minute is important and you should take notes and write down the points before you start talking about it. The notes help you focus on these points and would help you talk about the topic without pause and mumbling.For this cue card take the following notes and then start talking about this topic in details:Name of the Shopping center: Example City Shopping Center.Where it is: Example: It is in the center of the city and beside the auditorium.How often I go there: I go this shopping center at least 2 times in a month. Sometimes I go there more often if I need to buy necessary things more often. Besides, I sometimes meet myfriend at the food court of this shopping mall.Why I go there: The Shopping mall is situated in a convenient location and I can reach there easily. This shopping center has more than 500 stores and I can get almost everything I need to purchase from there. The prices are reasonable and good quality products could be found there. As a modern shopping center, it offers a comfortable and safe shopping experience and that's why I mostly go there. Finally, the food court is a good place for having foods and spending times with friends. I often go there to meet my friends as it is a convenient meeting location for us.Characteristics: It is a modern shopping center with tight security. The possibility of vandalism and bad occurrence is very low. The shops are arranged conveniently and the shopping center offers a good shopping environment.How I go there: I usually go there in my personal car/ I go there in public bus and it takes only 2 minutes to reach there.If you can answer this cue card you should also be able to answer the following cue cards:1. Describe a place where you often go.2. Describe one of your favourite places where you meet your friends.3. Talk about a public place where you often go.4. Describe a public place in your city/ hometown.5. Describe your favoutire dinning place.6. Talk about a popular place in your city.7. Describe a place where you often gather with your friends.8. Talk about a building or architecture.9. Talk about a shopping mall you often go for shopping.10. Describe a popular place near your home.雅思口语Part 2新题预测：购物街道购物街道 Describe a shopping street you would like to go.– What is this place?– Where is it situated?– Why is it so popular?雅思口语Part 2范文：购物街道主题：每日商店”口语part范文内容：这家名为“每日商店”的商店位于我居住的土耳其城市Samsun的街道中间。
英语考试作文雅思写作复习经验关于网购话题的解析和范文雅思写作复习经验能够让考生有效学习遣词造句的技巧，还能扩展词汇量。
对于基础薄弱的考生而言，背诵高分范文也是一个不错的选择。
除了能够快速提高语法的运用能力之外，还能积累大量的好词好句。
今天小站君为大家带来雅思写作复习经验关于网购话题的解析和范文。
希望能够帮助到大家。
雅思写作题目：In modern society, it is possible to go shopping, work and communicate via the Internet without face-to-face contact with one another. To what extent do you think this is a positive or negative development?雅思写作题目讲解：首段：背景描述 + 论点转述(正向 / 反向 ) + 自己的观点第二段：支持/反对的观点论点 +理由第三段：支持/反对的观点论点+ 例证第四段：让步段“让步+转折句”即观点的合理性，+对此观点的反驳第五段：总结全文 +强调观点 +得出结论(提倡的解决措施)雅思写作范文：Science and technology developing rapidly, especially for the Internet popularizing, gives rise to various considerable changing and advantages , in terms of online shopping , relative money logger applying widely and enhancing the effectiveness of the work greatly, etc .However, the potentially detrimental impact from Internet can not be ignored, which is conspicuously embodies in the alienation between individuals and the deficiency of skills of effective communication .After the thoughtful and serious consideration , I prefer to harbor the above perspective that the Internet has its own demerits and localization more .科学技术的迅猛发展，特别是互联网的普及，使网上购物、相对理财工具的广泛应用以及工作效率的大幅度提高等方面产生了各种可观的变化和优势。
Write about the following topicBuying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.Model:It is becoming increasingly common for people to go online to buy what they need rather than going to a shop or travel agent to do so. Although there are some dangers and disadvantages to internet shopping, I believe that the convenience often outweighs any drawbacks.There are two main dangers and disadvantages to buying things on the Internet. The one that attracts the most publicity is the problem of internet fraud. Unless the website is secure. Hackers may be able to copy your credit card details and steal your money. A further disadvantage is that you cannot examine what you are buying until after you have bought it. This means you may sometimes buy something that you do not really want.On the other hand, shopping for certain things on the Internet has several points in its favor. The main one is its convenience. People who want to compare products and prices can look at all this information on a website without having to go from shop to shop. Also, they can make their purchases at any time of day or night and from any part of the world. The other advantage is that because internet companies do not need a shop, the products which they sell are often cheaper.All in all, l think that the advantages of using the Internet for buying things such as books, computers and air tickets are greater than the disadvantages. However, someone that wants to buy clothes should visit shops because they need to see and touch them before buying them, and I would not recommend purchasing them online.(267 words)。
雅思G类小作文范文雅思书信写作网络购物本期雅思G类书信写作小编要介绍的话题与网购相关，在国外的购物网站上购买了想要的产品，但是等收到之后发现产品出现了问题，这种情况可能是运输途中产生的，也有可能是产品本身质量不过关。
但不管真么说，都很有必要在第一时间给网购公司电子邮件沟通具体情况，好让他们采取应有的措施。
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 请花二十分钟完成此项任务You recently ordered a small item online but when it arrived it was damaged. 你最近在上网购买了一个小产品，但是当产品运到的时候发现已经损坏了。
Write a letter to the company that sold you the item. In your letter:写一封信给卖你产品的那个公司。
在信中：give details about the order you made 给出具体你购买的订单细节explain what was wrong with the item 解释一下产品哪里出了问题tell the company what you want them to do about it 告诉公司你想让他们怎么做You should write at least 150 words. 不低于一百五十词You do NOT need to write your own addresses. 不必写清楚你自己的地址参考范文（建议对着题目要求先写自己练习一遍，然后再参考范文学习）：Dear Sir or Madam,亲爱的先生、女士，I am James Smith, a resident of Aurora, Illinois, have recently ordered a smartphone – Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, from your online shop. Unfortunately, when I unwrapped the phone, I found that the phone screen was broken and the stylus was missing. I am writing to notify you of the problem and to replace my product with a fresh one.我是詹姆斯史密斯，是伊利诺伊州Aurora的市民，我最近在贵网店购买了一款三星盖乐世Note Edge的是能手机。
●Traditional shopping and online shopingCompare with the traditinalshopping ,shopping online is more cheap and convenience . online Shopping jacket has become more and more popular over the years and is a passion for many people. The convenience of the internet has made shopping available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Many online stores offe r free shipping and discounts. And today with all the added internet security, shopping online has become safer than ever.Now you have the ability to do all you’re shopping at the click of a mouse at any time of the day or night. Shopping online has given us the ability to find the one thing we are looking for within just a few minutes on the internet instead of going up and down the aisles in the store for hours. Shopping moncler coats online sometimes has proven to be a tremendous time saver for those busy moms who already have so much to do. Need a gift, you can find the perfect, unique gift online, have it wrapped and shipped with a card within minutes of being online. Free Shipping免运费is a favorite for many people.●Online shopingOnline shopping is the process whereby consumers directly buy goods or services from a seller in real-time, without an intermediary service, over the Internet. It is a form of electronic commerce.An online shop, eshop, e-store, internet shop, webshop, webstore, online store, or virtual store evokes the physical analogy of buying products or services at a bricks-and-mortar retailer or in a shopping mall. The process is called Business-to-Consumer (B2C) online shopping. When a business buys from another business it is called Business-to-Business (B2B) online shopping.●The advantages and disadvantages of online shoping.Advantages[edit] Convenience Online stores are usually available 24 hours a day, and many consumers have Internet access both at work and at home. Other establishments such as internet cafes and schools provide access as well. A visit to a conventional retail store requires travel and must take place during business hours.I n the event of a problem with the item – it is not what the consumer ordered,or it is not what they expected –consumers are concerned with the ease with which they can return an item for the correct one or for a refund. Consumers may need to contact the retailer, visit the post office and pay return shipping, and t hen wait for a replacement or refund退款. Some online companies have more generous return policies to compensate 弥补for the traditional advantage of physical stores. For example, the online shoe retailer includes labels for free return shipping, and does not charge a restocking fee, even for returns 退货which are not the result of merchant error. (Note: In the United Kingdom, online shops are prohibited from charging a restocking fee if the consumer cancels their order in accordance with the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Act 2000.[17])[edit]Information and reviews Online stores must describe products for sale with text, photos, and multimedia files, whereas in a physical retail store, the actual product and the manufacturer's packaging will be available for directinspection 检查(which might involve a test drive, fitting, or other experimentation).Some online stores provide or link to supplemental product information, such as instructions, safety procedures, demonstrations, or manufacturer specifications. Some provide background information, advice, or how-to guides designed to help consumers decide which product to buy.Some stores even allow customers to comment or rate their items. There are also dedicated review sites that host user reviews for different products.In a conventional retail store, clerks are generally available to answer questions. Some online stores have real-time chat features, but most rely on e-mail or phone calls to handle customer questions.[edit] Price and selection One advantage of shopping online is being able to quickly seek out deals for items or services with many different vendors供应商(though some local search engines do exist to help consumers locate products for sale in nearby stores). Search engines, online price comparison services and discovery shopping engines can be used to look up sellers of a particular product or service.Shipping costs (if applicable) reduce the price advantage of online merchandise, though depending on the jurisdiction, a lack of sales tax may compensate for this.Shipping a small number of items, especially from another country, is much more expensive than making the larger shipments bricks-and-mortar retailers order. Some retailers (especially those selling small, high-value items like electronics) offer free shipping on sufficiently large orders.Another major advantage for retailers is the ability to rapidly switch suppliers and vendors without disrupting users' shopping experience.[edit] Disadvantages[edit] Fraud and security concerns Given the lack of ability to inspect merchandise before purchase, consumers are at higher risk of fraud on the part of the merchant than in a physical store. Merchants also risk fraudulent purchases using stolen credit cards or fraudulent repudiation of the online purchase. With a warehouse instead of a retail storefront, merchants face less risk from physical theft.Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption has generally solved the problem of credit card numbers being intercepted in transit between the consumer and the merchant. Identity theft is still a concern for consumers when hackers break into a merchant's web site and steal names, addresses and credit card numbers. A number of high-profile break-ins in the 2000s has prompted some U.S. states to require disclosure to consumers when this happens. Computer security has thus become a major concern for merchants and e-commerce serviceproviders, who deploy countermeasures such as firewalls and anti-virus software to protect their networks.Phishing网络欺诈is another danger, where consumers are fooled into thinking they are dealing with a reputable retailer, when they have actually been manipulated into feeding private information to a system operated by a malicious party. Denial of service attacks are a minor risk for merchants, as are server and network outages.Quality seals can be placed on the Shop web page if it has undergone an independent assessment and meets all requirements of the company issuing the seal.The purpose of these seals is to increase the confidence of the online shoppers; the existence of many different seals, or seals unfamiliar to consumers, may foil this effort to a certain extent. A number of resources offer advice on how consumers can protect themselves when using online retailer services. These include:Sticking with known stores, or attempting to find independent consumer reviews of their experiences; also ensuring that there is comprehensive contact information on the website before using the service, and noting if the retailer has enrolled in industry oversight programs such as trust mark or trust seal.Before buying from a new company, evaluate the website by considering issues such as:the professionalism and user-friendliness of the site; whether or not the company lists a telephone number and/or street address along with e-contact information; whether a fair and reasonable refund and return policy is clearly stated; and whether there are hidden price inflators, such as excessive shipping and handling charges.Ensuring that the retailer has an acceptable privacy policy posted. For example note if the retailer does not explicitly state that it will not share private information with others without consent.Ensuring that the vendor address is protected with SSL (see above) when entering credit card information. If it does the address on the credit card information entry screen will start with "HTTPS".Using strong passwords, without personal information.Another option is a "pass phrase," which might be something along the lines: "I shop 4 good a buy!!" These are difficult to hack, and provides a variety of upper, lower, and special characters and could be site specific and easy to remember.Although the benefits of online shopping are considerable, when the process goes poorly it can create a thorny situation. A few problems that shoppers potentially face include identity theft, faulty products, and the accumulation of spyware. Whenever you purchase a product, you are going to be required to put in your credit card information and billing/shipping address. If the website is not secure a customers information can be accessible to anyone who knows how to obtain it. Most large online corporations are inventing new ways to makefraud more difficult, however, the criminals are constantly responding to these developments with new ways to manipulate the system. Even though these efforts are making it easier to protect yourself online, it is a constant fight to maintain the lead. It is advisable to be aware of the most current technology and scams out there to fully protect yourself and your finances.[20]. One of the hardest areas to deal with in online shopping is the delivery of the products. Most companies offer shipping insurance in case the product is lost or damaged; however, if the buyer opts not to purchase insurance on their products, they are generally out of luck. Some shipping companies will offer refunds or compensation for the damage, but it is up to their discretion if this will happen.It is important to realize that once the product leaves the hands of the seller, they have no responsibility (provided the product is what the buyer ordered and is in the specified condition).[20SupermarketA supermarket, a form of grocery store, is a self-service store offering awide variety of food and household merchandise, organized into departments. It is larger in size and has a wider selection than a traditional grocery store, also selling items typically found in a convenience store, but is smaller and more limited in the range of merchandise than a hypermarket or big-box store.The supermarket typically c omprises meat, fresh produce, dairy, and baked goods departments, along with shelf space reserved for canned and packaged goods as well as for various non-food items such as household cleaners, pharmacy products and pet supplies.Most supermarkets also sell a variety of other household products that are consumed regularly, such as alcohol (where permitted), medicine, and clothes, and some stores sell a much wider range of non-food products.The traditional suburban supermarket occupies a large amount of floor space, usually on a single level. It is usually situated near a residential area in order to be convenient to consumers. Its basic appeal is the availability of a broad selection of goods under a single roof, at relatively low prices. Other advantages include ease of parking and frequently the convenience of shopping hours that extend far into the evening o r even 24 hours a day. Supermarkets usually allocate large budgets to advertising,typically throughnewspapers.They also present elaborate in-store displays of products. The stores are usually part of corporate chains that own or control (sometimes by franchise) other supermarkets located nearby—even transnationally—thus increasing opportunities for economies of scale.Supermarkets typically are supplied by the distribution centres分销中心of their parent companies,总公司such as Loblaw罗布老Companies in Canada, which operates thousands of supermarkets across the nation. Loblawoperates a distribution centre in every province—usually in the largest city in the province.Supermarkets usually offer products at low prices by reducing their economic margins. Certain products (typically staple foods such as bread, milk and sugar) are occasionally sold as loss leaders loss leader为招徕顾客而廉价出售的商品；[美国英语]为招徕顾客而亏本出售的商品, that is, with negative profit margins. To maintain a profit, supermarkets attempt to make up for the lower margins by a higher overall volume of sales, and with the sale of higher-margin items. Customers usually shop by placing their selected merchandise into shopping carts (trolleys) or baskets (self-service) and pay for the merchandise at the check-out. At present, many supermarket chains are attempting to further reduce labor costs by shifting to self-service check-out machines, where a single employee can oversee a group of four or five machines at once, assisting multiple customers at a time.A larger full-service supermarket combined with a department store issometimes known as a hypermarket.Other services offered at some supermarkets may include those of banks, cafés, childcare centres/creches, photo processing, video rentals, pharmacies and/or petrol stations.HistoryIn the early days of retailing, all products generally were fetched by an assistant from shelves behind the merchant's counter while customers waited in front of the counter and indicated the items they wanted. Also, most foods and merchandise did not come in individually wrapped consumer-sized packages, so an assistant had to measure out and wrap the precise amount desired by the consumer. T his also offered opportunities for social interaction: many regarded this style of shopping as "a social occasion" and would often "pause for conversations with the staff or other customers."[1] These practices were by nature very labor-intensive and therefore also quite expensive. The shopping process was slow, as the number of customers who could be attended to at one time was limited by the number of staff employed in the store.The concept of a self-service grocery store was developed by American entrepreneur Clarence Saunders and his Piggly Wiggly stores. His first store opened in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1916. Saunders was awarded a number of patents for the ideas he incorporated into his stores.[2][3][4][5] The stores were a financial success and Saunders began to offer franchises. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A&P) was another successful early grocery store chain in Canada and the United States, and became common in North American cities in the 1920s. The general trend in retail since then has been to stock shelves at night so that customers, the following day, can obtain their own goods and bring them to the front of the store to pay for them. Although there is a higher risk of shoplifting, the costs of appropriate security measures ideally will be outweighed by reduced labor costs.[citation needed]Early self-service grocery stores did not sell fresh meats or produce.Combination stores that sold perishable items were developed in the 1920s.[6]CriticismsSupermarket, in general, tend to narrow the choices of fruits and vegetables by stocking only varieties with long storage lives.In the United States, major-brand supermarkets often demand slotting fees from suppliers in exchange for premium shelf space and/or better positioning (such as at eye-level, on the checkout aisle or at a shelf's "end cap"). This extra supplier cost (up to $30,000 per brand for a chain for each individual SKU) may be reflected in the cost of the products offered. Some critics have questioned the ethical and legal propriety of slotting fee payments and their effect on smaller suppliers [4] [5] [6].In Britain supermarkets have been accused of squeezing prices to farmers, forcing small shops out of business, and often favouring imports over British produce. [7]S upermarkets can generally retail at lower prices than traditional corner shops and markets due to higher volume throughput. This has led to small businesses losing customers and closing in many areas, which can be seen as an adverse effect on the local infrastructure. (Others view supermarkets as having better economies of scale.) In 2000, the Finnish government drafted the new shopping hours law in such a way, that shops with a sub-supermarket floor area (<400m2) have year-around Sunday opening rights, while supermarkets are permitted to stay open on Sundays only during the summer and mid-winter months.[citation needed]In New Zealand, supermarkets have been accused of buying fresh produce from growers at low prices and selling with ridiculously high mark-ups, sometimes as high as 500%[8].。
口语：三．关于购物的相关问题1.Do you like shopping?2.How often do you usually go shopping?3.When was the last time you had a great shopping experience?4.Where do you usually go shopping, big shopping malls or small stores?Topic3-描述shopping时的必备短语和句型•Shopping mall/center购物中心department store百货商店convenience store便利店grocery store杂货店outlets品牌折扣店online shopping网上购物flea market 跳蚤市场stall货摊boutique精品店Leisurewear休闲衣服sportswear运动装Leggings打底裤down jacket 羽绒服hoodie;连帽衫cardigan羊毛衫pullover套衫V-neck V领pyjamas睡衣sneaker运动鞋slipper拖鞋sandal凉鞋flip-flop 人字拖scarf围巾bow tie 领结•Pricey/expensive/ dear 昂贵的•shopaholic购物狂•Item商店的东西•Shop assistant店员•Group purchase 团购•Copycat 山寨货•Window shopping只看不买•Shopping is my favorite pastime 购物是我最喜欢的消遣•I tend to buy things on impulse 我买东西总是很冲动•Shop till I drop 疯狂购物•I love name-brand stuff 我喜欢名牌产品•It cost me an arm and a leg /a fortune 花了我大价钱•it was really pricey/expensive 这东西很贵口语：三．关于购物的相关问题1.Do you like shopping?A: Definitely, I am a born shopping freak and always have impulse buying. Unlike boys who think thatwindow shopping is waste of time and energy, I think even window shopping can make my day. Men always believe that it is absurd that women spend hours and hours shopping at malls. What can I say? Maybe they just don’t know women. Just like we girls can never understand why men can talk about stocks and cars all day long!B: I am not a big fan of it. I think window shopping is waste of time and energy, I always believe that it is absurd that women spend hours and hours shopping at malls. Maybe we just don’t know women. Just like girls can never understand why we can talk about stocks and cars all day long!2.How often do you usually go shopping?Generally speaking, I go shopping once a week, but it varies. It depends on my mood. If I am in the mood to go shopping, I will go shopping anytime.3.When was the last time you had a great shopping experience?It was this August, I went shopping with my friends. It was the final sale. Everything was on sale. Those discounts were up to 80%, tempting, huh? We got a lot of things, which were really bargains. It was a great day and an excellent shopping experience!4.Where do you usually go shopping, big shopping malls or small stores?It depends on what I want to buy. If I buy some daily necessities, I will go to a supermarket; if I look for some clothes, I will choose some shopping malls, franchised stores or those fancy boutiques. If I have a fairly tight budget, I might consider shopping online. Taobao is my favorite. There are millions of eye-dazzling products, the same stuff, the same quality, and lower prices.。
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1.How often do people in your country go shopping?That really depends on the person but girls and women do it more frequently than boys and men. My sister often purchases things on the internet while my mother likes to visit her friends at the mall on weekends for visiting and shopping. My father and I do very little shopping and when we do it’s usually online but my father must go to the shopping mall to buy his clothes because his size is very big and needs to try on the clothing before he purchases it.2.What kinds of places are popular for shopping in China?Online shopping on Taobao, shopping malls and local markets are the places that we go shopping at in my hometown in Shenyang.3.Do you think online shopping will replace shopping in reality?Not in my lifetime. Online shopping is great for some simple inexpensive things to be delivered to your house like DVD’s, books, multitudes of grocery items and healthcare products etc., but this will not replace the habits of window shopping, viewing movies at the cinema’s there, and all of the talking you do wi th your friends while you are there. These social gathering places can’t be replaced by online shopping.4.Did you ever have bad shopping experience?Yes, I bought a wallet online that in the pictures online lookedvery good. Once I received it, it had scratches all over one side of it. I asked them to replace it but they said they were out of stock and wouldn’t be getting any more of those wallets. If I wanted a refund I had to ship it back but the shipping was almost the price of the wallet so I just gave up!5.What would you do if you bought something disappointing from the internet?The only option is to send it back and get a refund but that takes time and will cost you money for shipping. It’s not worth sending back unless the item is either insured or is expensive.6.How is online shopping so popular these days?Well, in recent years, because of the numerous advantages and benefits, more and more people these days prefer buying things online over the conventional method of going into stores.When it comes to reasons, the convenience is the biggest perk, people can do shopping in minutes, and the products will be delivered to their doors. Also, the better price is another point. Because products come to you direct from the manufacturer or seller without middleman being involved. I think that' why online shopping becomes so popular.。
雅思口语购物范文IELTS Speaking Sample:Topic: ShoppingPart 1:Examiner: Do you enjoy shopping?Candidate: Yes, I really enjoy shopping. It's a great way to relax and spend time with friends or family. Plus, I love finding new and interesting items.Examiner: What do you usually buy when you go shopping?Candidate: I usually buy clothes, accessories, and sometimes electronics or books.I also like to buy gifts for my friends on special occasions.Examiner: Where do you prefer to shop, in a physical store or online?Candidate: I prefer shopping in physical stores because I can try on clothes and see the items in person. However, I also shop online for convenience and to compare prices.Part 2:Examiner: Describe a memorable shopping experience you've had.Candidate: One of my most memorable shopping experiences was during the winter sales. I went to a shopping mall with my best friend, and we spent the whole day looking for bargains. We found some amazing deals on clothes and shoes. The best part was finding a designer jacket that I had been wanting for a long time, and it was half off! It was such a thrilling experience.Part 3:Examiner: Do you think shopping habits have changed in recent years?Candidate: Definitely. With the rise of e-commerce, more people are shopping online. It's convenient and allows for easy price comparison. However, some people still prefer the tactile experience of shopping in person.Examiner: What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?Candidate: The advantages of online shopping include convenience, a wider range of choices, and the ability to compare prices easily. You can shop at any time and fromanywhere. The disadvantages are that you can't try on clothes or see the items in person, and there can be issues with delivery times and returns.Examiner: Why do some people prefer to shop in physical stores?Candidate: Some people prefer physical stores because they can see and feel the products before they buy. It's also a social experience, allowing them to spend time with friends or family while shopping. Additionally, they can get instant gratification by taking the items home immediately.Chinese Translation:雅思口语样本：话题：购物第一部分：考官：你喜欢购物吗？考生：是的，我非常喜欢购物。
