Contents 目录
Reading 阅读
Questions 题目
Vocabulary 词汇
Useful Structures 常用结构
Comprehension Questions 阅读理解问题
Reading 阅读
The Changing Ways People Shop
Shopping is a regular part of everyday life. People buy food, clothes, household products, and many other things they need. In the past, most people visited physical stores to make their purchases. Today, however, shopping habits have changed because of the Internet. People can now choose between visiting stores and buying products online, and both methods have their own advantages.
One of the main advantages of online shopping is convenience. Customers can look for products and place orders at almost any time of the day. They do not need to travel to a store or wait in line to pay. This can be especially helpful for people who have busy work schedules or live far from shopping centers. Many online stores also offer home delivery, allowing customers to receive their purchases without leaving home.
Another benefit of online shopping is the ability to compare products. Customers can visit different websites to check prices, read product descriptions, and look at customer reviews. This information can help them make better decisions before spending money. Some websites also allow customers to compare similar products from different brands. However, customer reviews are not always reliable, so shoppers should read them carefully.
Despite these advantages, shopping online also has some disadvantages. Customers cannot always see or touch a product before buying it. Clothes may not fit properly, and the color of a product may look different from the pictures shown online. Delivery can also take several days, especially when products are sent from another country. If customers are unhappy with their purchases, they may need to return the products and wait for a refund.
Physical stores still offer several important benefits. Customers can examine products directly and ask store employees for help. When buying clothes, they can try on different sizes before making a decision. People who need something immediately may also prefer physical stores because they can take their purchases home on the same day. For some shoppers, visiting stores is also an enjoyable social activity.
Technology has also changed the way people pay for their purchases. In addition to using cash, many customers now pay with credit cards, debit cards, or mobile payment apps. These methods can make paying faster and more convenient. However, customers should be careful when making payments online. They should use trusted websites and avoid sharing personal or financial information with unknown sellers.
Both online shopping and shopping in physical stores are likely to remain popular. Some people prefer the convenience of ordering products online, while others enjoy seeing products in person before buying them. Many customers use both methods depending on what they need. As technology continues to develop, shopping may become even more convenient, but making careful decisions will remain important.
Questions 题目
Questions 1–5
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?
Write:
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information about this
1. In the past, most people visited physical stores to buy products.
2. Online shopping allows customers to place orders at almost any time.
3. Customer reviews on shopping websites are always reliable.
4. Products bought online always arrive on the same day.
5. Young people prefer online shopping more than older people do.
Questions 6–9
Choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D.
6. Why is online shopping especially helpful for some people?
A. It allows them to avoid paying for products.
B. It means they do not need to visit a store.
C. It guarantees that every product is cheaper.
D. It allows them to receive every order immediately.
7. What can customers do to make better shopping decisions online?
A. Compare prices and read product reviews.
B. Choose products without reading descriptions.
C. Buy only products from one brand.
D. Avoid looking at different websites.
8. What is one disadvantage of buying clothes online?
A. Customers must visit the store to place an order.
B. Customers cannot choose different colors.
C. Clothes may not fit properly.
D. Clothes are always more expensive online.
9. Why might some people prefer shopping in physical stores?
A. They can avoid making payments.
B. They can receive free products.
C. They can return products without permission.
D. They can examine products before buying them.
Questions 10–13
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
10. Many online stores offer ______, allowing customers to receive products at home.
11. Customers can read product descriptions and customer ______ before making purchases.
12. Customers who are unhappy with their online purchases may need to wait for a ______.
13. When shopping online, customers should avoid sharing personal or ______ with unknown sellers.
Vocabulary 词汇
| household | /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ | 家庭的；家用的 |
| purchase | /ˈpərtʃəs/ | 购买；购买的物品 |
| method | /ˈmɛθəd/ | 方法；方式 |
| advantage | /ədˈvæntɪdʒ/ | 优点；优势 |
| convenience | /kənˈvinyəns/ | 便利；方便 |
| customer | /ˈkʌstəmər/ | 顾客；客户 |
| delivery | /dɪˈlɪvəri/ | 递送；配送 |
| compare | /kəmˈpɛr/ | 比较；对比 |
| description | /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/ | 描述；说明 |
| review | /rɪˈvyu/ | 评论；评价 |
| reliable | /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/ | 可靠的；可信赖的 |
| disadvantage | /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/ | 缺点；不利条件 |
| properly | /ˈprɑpərli/ | 正确地；恰当地 |
| refund | /ˈrifʌnd/ | 退款；退还的钱 |
| examine | /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ | 检查；仔细查看 |
| immediately | /ɪˈmidiətli/ | 立即；马上 |
| payment | /ˈpeɪmənt/ | 付款；支付 |
| financial | /faɪˈnænʃəl/ | 财务的；金融的 |
| prefer | /prɪˈfər/ | 更喜欢；偏爱 |
| depend | /dɪˈpɛnd/ | 取决于；依赖 |
Useful Structures 常用结构
choose between A and B 在A和B之间做选择
Customers can choose between shopping online and visiting physical stores.
顾客可以选择网上购物或去实体店购物。
one of the main advantages of something 某事物的主要优点之一
One of the main advantages of online shopping is convenience.
网上购物的主要优点之一是方便。
allow someone to do something 允许某人做某事；使某人能够做某事
Online stores allow customers to place orders at any time.
网上商店让顾客可以随时下单。
do not need to do something 不需要做某事
Customers do not need to travel to a store to buy products online.
顾客在网上购买商品时不需要前往实体店。
be helpful for someone 对某人有帮助
Online shopping can be especially helpful for people with busy schedules.
网上购物对日程繁忙的人尤其有帮助。
make a decision 做决定
Reading customer reviews can help people make better decisions.
阅读顾客评价可以帮助人们做出更好的决定。
help someone do something 帮助某人做某事
Comparing prices can help customers save money.
比较价格可以帮助顾客省钱。
be different from something 与某事物不同
The actual color of a product may be different from the pictures shown online.
商品的实际颜色可能与网上展示的图片不同。
be unhappy with something 对某事物不满意
Customers who are unhappy with their purchases may ask for a refund.
对购买的商品不满意的顾客可能会要求退款。
prefer A to B 比起B更喜欢A
Some people prefer shopping in physical stores to shopping online.
有些人比起网上购物更喜欢去实体店购物。
avoid doing something 避免做某事
Customers should avoid sharing personal information with unknown sellers.
顾客应该避免向陌生卖家透露个人信息。
depend on something 取决于某事物
The way people shop often depends on what they need.
人们选择哪种购物方式通常取决于他们的需求。
Comprehension Questions 阅读理解问题
The Changing Ways People Shop
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Shopping is a regular part of everyday life. People buy food, clothes, household products, and many other things they need. In the past, most people visited physical stores to make their purchases. Today, however, shopping habits have changed because of the Internet. People can now choose between visiting stores and buying products online, and both methods have their own advantages.
1. How have shopping habits changed because of the Internet?
People can now buy products online instead of visiting physical stores.
如今，人们可以在网上购买商品，而不必去实体店。
2. What are the two main ways people can shop today?
People can shop by visiting physical stores or buying products online.
如今，人们可以通过去实体店或在网上购买商品这两种方式购物。
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One of the main advantages of online shopping is convenience. Customers can look for products and place orders at almost any time of the day. They do not need to travel to a store or wait in line to pay. This can be especially helpful for people who have busy work schedules or live far from shopping centers. Many online stores also offer home delivery, allowing customers to receive their purchases without leaving home.
1. What is one of the main advantages of online shopping?
One of the main advantages of online shopping is convenience because customers can shop at almost any time without visiting a store.
网上购物的主要优点之一是方便，因为顾客几乎可以随时购物，而不需要去实体店。
2. Why is online shopping especially helpful for some people?
Online shopping is especially helpful for people who have busy work schedules or live far from shopping centers.
网上购物对工作繁忙或住得离购物中心较远的人尤其有帮助。
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Another benefit of online shopping is the ability to compare products. Customers can visit different websites to check prices, read product descriptions, and look at customer reviews. This information can help them make better decisions before spending money. Some websites also allow customers to compare similar products from different brands. However, customer reviews are not always reliable, so shoppers should read them carefully.
1. How can customers compare products when shopping online?
Customers can compare products by checking prices, reading product descriptions, and looking at customer reviews.
顾客可以通过查看价格、阅读商品描述和查看顾客评价来比较商品。
2. Why should shoppers read customer reviews carefully?
Shoppers should read customer reviews carefully because they are not always reliable.
购物者应该仔细阅读顾客评价，因为这些评价并不总是可靠的。
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Despite these advantages, shopping online also has some disadvantages. Customers cannot always see or touch a product before buying it. Clothes may not fit properly, and the color of a product may look different from the pictures shown online. Delivery can also take several days, especially when products are sent from another country. If customers are unhappy with their purchases, they may need to return the products and wait for a refund.
1. What are some disadvantages of shopping online?
Customers cannot always see or touch products before buying them, and delivery can take several days.
顾客在购买商品前不一定能亲眼看到或触摸商品，而且配送可能需要好几天。
2. What may customers need to do if they are unhappy with their purchases?
They may need to return the products and wait for a refund.
如果顾客对购买的商品不满意，他们可能需要退货并等待退款。
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Physical stores still offer several important benefits. Customers can examine products directly and ask store employees for help. When buying clothes, they can try on different sizes before making a decision. People who need something immediately may also prefer physical stores because they can take their purchases home on the same day. For some shoppers, visiting stores is also an enjoyable social activity.
1. What are some advantages of shopping in physical stores?
Customers can examine products directly, ask store employees for help, and try on clothes before buying them.
顾客可以直接查看商品、向店员寻求帮助，并在购买衣服前试穿。
2. Why might people who need something immediately prefer physical stores?
They might prefer physical stores because they can take their purchases home on the same day.
他们可能更喜欢实体店，因为他们可以在购买当天就把商品带回家。
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Technology has also changed the way people pay for their purchases. In addition to using cash, many customers now pay with credit cards, debit cards, or mobile payment apps. These methods can make paying faster and more convenient. However, customers should be careful when making payments online. They should use trusted websites and avoid sharing personal or financial information with unknown sellers.
1. What payment methods do people use besides cash?
People can pay with credit cards, debit cards, or mobile payment apps.
除了现金，人们还可以使用信用卡、借记卡或手机支付应用程序付款。
2. How can customers protect their personal and financial information when shopping online?
They can use trusted websites and avoid sharing personal or financial information with unknown sellers.
他们可以使用可信赖的网站，并避免向陌生卖家透露个人或财务信息。
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Both online shopping and shopping in physical stores are likely to remain popular. Some people prefer the convenience of ordering products online, while others enjoy seeing products in person before buying them. Many customers use both methods depending on what they need. As technology continues to develop, shopping may become even more convenient, but making careful decisions will remain important.
1. Why do people choose different ways of shopping?
Some people prefer the convenience of online shopping, while others prefer seeing products in person before buying them. 有些人更喜欢网上购物的便利，而另一些人则更喜欢在购买前亲自查看商品。
2. How might shopping change as technology continues to develop?
Shopping may become even more convenient as technology continues to develop.
随着科技不断发展，购物可能会变得更加方便。