The continued appeal of online shopping 网上购物热潮继续增温

自1994年以来，网上购物已经慢慢地侵蚀了“传统”的高街零售体验。现在，许多人更愿意在网上购物。但这是为什么呢？为什么时至今日，网上购物“门庭若市，熙来攘往”，而传统商店却无人问津？

本期《凯哥聊英语》讨论不断增温的网上购物热潮。

测验与练习

1. 阅读课文并回答问题。

1. What was the first item ever sold online?

2. By what percentage did UK online sales grow in April 2018?

3. How do online retailers save money compared to a traditional shop?

4. True or false: It is extremely costly to return online purchases.

5. Which word in the text means 'able to do complicated tasks'?

2. 请在不参考课文的情况下完成下列练习。选择一个意思合适的单词填入句子的空格处。

1. What's the name of that restaurant ______ that sells burgers? There are three of them in London and one in Edinburgh.

outlet consumer auction chain

2. I'm very sorry, Sir. But our ______ is very clear. No receipt, no refund.

shipping cost returns policy customer service discerning shopper

3. We offer a ______ service. Tell us exactly what you want, and we'll make it for you.

chain consumer bespoke complaints

4. We offer a wide ______. Everything from cookies to kitchens are available to purchase.

range of products limited choice on display reasonable price

5. I can see from your loyalty card that you made three ______ on July 17th. Is that correct?

returns label prior purchases outlets consumers