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Topic shopping deal for IELTS Writing topic Online ShoppingPart 1Examiner: Do you enjoy shopping?Archie: I do enjoy shopping – perhaps more than I should My friends say that I am something of a clothes horse I like to be well put together but I typically wait for the sales though so that I can pick up what I want at a bargain price. I also enjoy online shopping.
Topic: shopping deal for IELTS Writing topic Online Shopping Ưu điểm Mua sắm trực tuyến tiện lợi so với mua sắm truyền thống Thay phải di chuyển tới cửa hàng, khách hàng cần dạo lướt trang web mua sắm mạng thực mua hàng cách dể dàng,thoải mái nhà chỗ làm Điều giúp họ tiết kiệm thời gian lượng để dùng chúng vào hoạt động có ích khác đọc sách hay tập thể dục (Shopping online is more convenient than traditional shopping.Instead of travelling to a brick and mortar store, customers can simply browse different shopping sites and purchase items from the comfort of their own homes or workplace This helps them save time and energy which could be spent on other helpful activities such as reading or exercising.) Những sản phẩm trực tuyến thường bán với giá rẻ so với giá cửa hàng Để thu hút khách hàng mua sắm trực tuyến, cửa hàng mạng nhà tiếp thị tặng mã giảm giá cho họ Vì cửa hàng khơng cần phải trả phí cho việc trì cửa hàng phí th mặt bằng, họ bán sản phẩm có mã giảm giá hấp dẫn mua mạng (Online products are often sold at cheaper prices compared to in-store ones.To attract customers to shop online, e-tailers and marketers offer discounts to customers Due to the elimination of maintenance, real-estate cost, retailers are able to sell the products with attractive discounts through online) Người mua sắm trực tuyến chịu áp lực mua sắm Đối với việc mua sắm truyền thống, khách hàng thường mua sản phẩm mà họ khơng có dự định trước đại diện bán hàng thuyết phục họ mua nhiều sản phẩm Ngược lại, khách hàng trực tuyến tự đưa định mua sản phẩm mà không chịu áp lực từ bên (Online users would face no pressure when shopping on the internet In traditional shopping, people often end up buying things that might not be on their shopping list because sales representatives induce them to make more purchases By contrast, online customers can make a decision on their own without any external pressure) Mua sắm trực tuyến cho phép khách hàng mua sắm có hiểu biết Vì họ dễ dàng đọc viết đánh giá sản phẩm, khách hàng định sản phẩm hợp với nhu cầu Đồng thời, việc đọc trải nghiệm khách hàng trước cần thiết, giá thành sản phẩm cao, nhằm để tránh sản phẩm chất lượng hàng nhái (E-commerce allows shoppers to make more informed purchases As they can gain easy access to reviews on the products, customers can decide which items meet their demand best Also, reading about past customer experience is necessary, especially when prices are extortionate, to avoid low quality products or counterfeits.) Nhược điểm Khách hàng quay lưng với việc mua sắm mạng trì hỗn việc giao hàng Sự thiếu quản lí kho hàng dẫn tới trì hỗn việc giao giàng Hệ là, sản phẩm nhiều thời gian để giao đến cho khách hàng lịch hẹn, điều làm khách hàng cảm thấy khó chịu khiến họ khơng muốn tiếp tục mua sắm trực tuyến (Consumers may abandon online shopping because of delays in delivery A lack of proper inventory management may results in delays in shipment As a result, delivery of products to buyer’s doorstep may take more time than scheduled, which frustrates customers and prevents them from shopping online again.) Sản phẩm mạng khơng kì vọng người mua họ chạm cảm nhận sản phẩm Khi mua sắm web, người dùng thấy hình ảnh đọc mô tả snar phẩm Tuy nhiên, thơng tin chất liệu,màu sắc, kích cỡ sản phẩm bị phóng thu hút khách hàng Hệ là, họ cảm thấy thất vọng hàng gửi tới nhà (Online products may not live up to customers’expectation due to a lack of touch and feel experience.When shopping on websites, users can only see photos and read the description of products However, information of the item, such as the materials, sometimes is exaggerated to attract customers As a result, they would feel disappointed at their order when it is finally delivered to their home.) Tác động mua sắm trực tuyến Đối với kinh tế Mua sắm trực tuyến tạo nên đa dạng hội nghề nghiệp Mọi người nộp đơn vào vị trí quản trị liệu phát triển web họ chuyên lĩnh vực công nghệ thông tin Ngành công nghiệp vận chuyển quản lí kho hàng tuyển dụng số lượng lớn công nhân để đáp ứng cầu gia tăng mua sắm trực tuyến (E-commerce has created a variety of job opportunities for everyone While those who major in information technology can apply for numerous positions such as database administrator or web developer, warehousing and logistics industries are also recruiting a huge number of employees to cater for the growing demand of e-commerce) Mặt khác, việc mua sắm trực tuyến trở nên phổ biến hơn, lượng lớn nhân viên làm việc cửa hàng việc làm có nguy thất nghiệp (When e-shopping is becoming more and more popular, an influx of people working at traditional retail stores might lose their jobs and face unemployment.) Đối với mơi trường: Mua sắm trực tuyến làm giảm số lượng phương tiện cá nhân tới cửa hàng ngồi đơn hàng nhóm lại vận chuyển lúc Điều giúp giảm lượng khí thải vốn ngun nhân nhiễm khơng khí (Online shopping can help reduce the number of private vehicles travelling to brick-and-mortar stores since orders of customers from different locations can be grouped and delivered to homes at once This will eventually lessen a great deal of exhaust fumes which is one of the main causes of air pollution) Tuy nhiên, người khuyến khích mua sắm sực tuyến, có nhiều rác thải nhựa thải ngồi mơi trường, đặc biệt thải nguồn nước Điều gây hại cho môi trường sống nhiều loài động vật nước làm cho tình trạng nhiễm mơi trường tồi tệ ( However, if people are encouraged to shop online more, more plastic wastes will be released to the environment, especially water body such as rivers and oceans This, as a consequence, will harm to natural habitats of numerous marine species and worsen the problem of environmental pollution) Part Examiner: Do you enjoy shopping? Archie: I enjoy shopping – perhaps more than I should! My friends say that I am something of a clothes horse! I like to be well put together but I typically wait for the sales though so that I can pick up what I want at a bargain price I also enjoy online shopping Examiner: What things you like shopping for? Esther: Like many women my age, I enjoy shopping for clothes and accessories I try to be up on the latest trends, so first I scan my social media feed for what's in fashion and I try to replicate the looks with the lower priced items I buy – at a fraction of the cost of what influencers pay! Examiner: Do you prefer to shop alone or with other people? Sonya: If I have to buy something for an important function, then I typically bring my mother with me because she has a great eye for clothes She knows what cut and style suits me However, if I just want to pass the time, then I prefer going alone, especially in the morning when the shops are less crowded I like inspecting the clothes racks or shoe displays Part Example Describe a shop you like going to say: • where the shop is • what things it sells • how often you go there • and why you like shopping there Samantha: The shop I like going to is one that I don't visit very often as it is extremely expensive but whenever I have gone, I have enjoyed the experience very much The shop is in the center of the city in a beautiful neoclassical building with a spiral staircase There are large velvet sofas where you can rest while you are served When you walk through the double doors, a shop assistant greets you and offers coffee and tea They are very friendly and really try to get to know the customer so it's much better than online shopping Usually, I would find this level of attention from a shop person irritating, but here they it in such a way that you feel they are really trying to accommodate you The shop sells luxury goods from high-end designers Many people feel their items are overpriced but I guess there is a market for these goods As I said, I don't go there often – it is out of my price range – but I did go when my brother was getting married to look for shoes The selection and quality of their goods are incomparable – from over-the-top avant-garde designer items to classics that can become family heirlooms So it is the combination of factors – the store ambience, the unparalleled customer service and of course, the top-notch products – that make this a store I enjoy shopping at I hope that one day I will be able to afford to shop there on a regular basis rather than mainly window shopping Example Describe a website you have bought something from You should say: What the website is What you bought from this website How satisfied you were with what you bought And explain what you liked and disliked about using this website I love wearing t-shirts that have interesting prints on them, from superheroes to cult classics to artsy designs So my go-to site for shopping is a company called TeeFury, I’ve bought a good portion of my t-shirts from them in the last years They have a little something for everyone from graphic t-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, posters and much more I particularly enjoy their products as the designs come from artists all over the world Furthermore, the company gives anyone a chance to make their designs become a profitable source of income, and see them worn by thousands of people while keeping the rights to their art As somebody who hangs out with several artists, that sounds extremely appealing to me I also enjoy their grab bag promotions, where you pay a certain amount, usually $5, and you receive a randomly selected t-shirt from their stock I’ve bought it several times in the past and haven’t been disappointed yet, it’s like a gamble that you can’t lose I also love the quality of their products, not only is the quality of the material superb, the printing is flawless and long-lasting I have t-shirts that still look amazing after constant use and wash Finally the website is pretty user-friendly and intuitive They have a homepage which promotes sales, special discount codes or limited designs You can browse through the designs in a gallery like format and once you have selected your design, you can even see a mockup photograph using different color shirts or styles available for what you have chosen Some people think women shop more than men Do you think this is true? Paolo: Generally there seems to be some truth to this I know some men who like to keep up with the latest fashions and are capable of blowing enormous sums of money on “it” sneakers and jeans, but on the whole, shopping seems to be a pastime more favoured by women Firstly, I think society places more pressure on women to have an attractive and modern appearance, so to stay current, they have to update their look regularly The fashion industry knows this, of course, and as a result, the selection women have to choose from is infinite It's not like men's clothes where your choice of trouser colours is black, grey or blue! Many women now say that retail therapy is one of their favourite activities Part How is shopping different now compared to how it was in the past? Gunther: Well, first of all, today we are spoilt for choice Thanks to globalization, you no longer have to go to France to buy French goods, for example In my city, on the high street, we have brands from Spain, Italy, France, China and Japan This was unfathomable a few decades ago A new element in shopping is also eshops or online shopping These have made the items of your choices accessible with the click of a button, regardless of the location and it's easier to compare prices When you shop online, the items arrive at your doorstep, sometimes even on the same day How you think shopping will change in the future? Ollie: It's difficult to say I think technology will take the online shopping experience to a whole new level so that our shopping habits will change from window shopping in our favourite stores to experiencing a digital shopping mall For example, shopping will soon become even more personalized Some sites today can recommend the best size for you from your favourite shop, based on the information you provide which does away with the need for shop assistants I am certain that in the future this will be done merely by sending an image of yourself and the item will be superimposed on your frame! I imagine shipping will be even more efficient so that you won't have to wait a week for your item to arrive I also suspect digital imagery online will improve so that you can truly understand the details of the item you are purchasing As far as in-person shopping is concerned, brick and mortar stores will have a tough time competing with their online counterparts so the experience will have to become more efficient and more enjoyable VOCABULARY • Clothes horse: someone who really likes to buy nice clothes • Well put together: describes someone who looks good and who has made effort to so • Pick up: buy • Bargain price: a discounted price • Be up on the latest trends: to be informed of what is fashionable • Social media feed: the updated list of new content available on various social media platforms • In fashion: fashionable • Replicate: to copy • Looks: appearance • Lower priced: inexpensive, cheap • A fraction of the cost: a small part of the total cost • A (great) eye for something: able to notice or make correct judgments about something • Clothes rack: rail where clothes are for display • Shoe display: place where shoes are shown • Level of attention: the amount of attention someone pays to something • Luxury goods: things that are very expensive to buy but are not considered necessities • High-end designers: people who design products sold at very high prices • Out of my price range: describes something that is too expensive for someone to buy • Incomparable: cannot be compared because it is so good • Over the top: extreme, excessive, exaggerated • Avant garde: describes music, art, etc, that are unconventional or experimental • Ambience: the atmosphere of a location • Unparalleled: exceptional; in a category of its own because of its excellence • Customer service: the assistance given to customers of a product or service • Top-notch: high quality • Blow money on something: spend large amounts of money • “it” item: something very fashionable • Place pressure on: to try to influence or persuade • Stay current: to be up to date • Spoiled for choice: to have a lot of options available to you • High street: the main street where shops, banks and businesses are located • Unfathomable: unimaginable • e-shops: stores that business online • click of a button: on a computer or device, something that requires very little effort • at your doorstep: at your home or near where you live • superimposed: when something is placed over something else so that the image of both items is clear • frame: the size and shape of someone's body • digital imagery: the collection of pixels on a screen that create an image • brick and mortar stores: a physical shop as opposed to an online shop • counterparts: someone who does the same job as someone else somewhere else ...(Online users would face no pressure when shopping on the internet In traditional shopping, people often end up buying things that might not be on their shopping list because sales representatives... what I want at a bargain price I also enjoy online shopping Examiner: What things you like shopping for? 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