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CODE GREEN UNIT 12 TEST

Name: ______________ Date: ______________

Class: ______________ Mark: ____ / 75

Reading

 

Read the text. Then do Exercise 1.

 

The increased availability of the Internet in households has changed the way consumers shop. Many people now purchase things online, as opposed to leaving their homes and hitting high street shops or going to the mall. There are advantages and disadvantages for each way of shopping. Which is better largely depends on the individual.

 

One reason people shop online is that their lives have become busier and, between the responsibilities at home and at work, shopping online saves them a lot of time and reduces stress. The hassle of driving forever looking for parking, or taking public transport is enough to prevent many people from venturing from their homes in search of products. Once at a shopping district or mall, you often have to wait in long lines, race from store to store comparing prices or searching for bargains and deal with pushy shop assistants. Online shopping, however, can be done from the comfort of your own home. With just a few clicks, consumers can browse through different stores and pick any items they want to buy.

 

Others, however, like having an excuse to leave their homes. They enjoy walking about the high street shops, window shopping and looking at things displayed in store windows with their friends. To them, it is an opportunity to go outside, shop, see friends, have a coffee and catch up. Also, many people find that online shopping can be a hassle too. To them, waiting for a denim jacket or high heels to be delivered, or going to the post office to pick them up if no one was home when they were being delivered, also causes stress.

 

Aside from stress, a major factor in determining how someone will shop is cost. Many people find that it is all too easy to go to the centre or the mall and get carried away. When consumers go to stores to shop, they often return home with more than they had intended. Initially, they’ll buy something that they need. Along the way, however, they’ll see other items in the stores around them and will very often make more purchases. Also, the price of items online is usually cheaper than in stores. Stores have more costs, such as paying rent and employees, and this usually pushes up the price of items.

 

On the other hand, although the above is true, there are other factors to consider which support the argument that shopping at stores is actually cheaper. Some people feel that because shopping online is so easy, people will generally buy more things. If someone doesn’t have to leave their house to purchase an item, it is easier for them to go online more often and buy things without thinking much about whether they really want them or not. Also, although the price of items is generally cheaper online, there are other costs to consider. Items bought online are sent to consumer by post. The shipping and handling charges added to the cost of the product often make it more expensive than what it is being sold for in shops.

 

In the end, there are arguments for and against each method of shopping. Which is best really does depend on what kind of a consumer you are.

 

 

1 Choose the correct answer. [10 points]

 

1 Why has the way many people shop changed?

a More people have access to the Internet.

b Shopping online is cheaper.

c More people do not want to leave their homes.

 

2 Why is shopping at stores stressful for some people?

a Items at stores are too expensive

b They don’t like to buy things.

c It adds time to their already busy schedule.

 

3 Many people who like shopping at stores...

a...eat at restaurants.

b...also socialise.

c...don’t mind long lines.

 

4 People who shop at stores often...

a...buy more than they need.

b...find items for less expensive prices.

c...catch up with pushy shop assistants.

 

5 Shopping online is...

a...generally more expensive.

b...generally less stressful.

c...better depending on your habits.


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