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Task 2. Answer the questionsBog'liq Self study sirtqi 2
Task 2. Answer the questions
1.
When was the first product sold online?
a.in 1990 b. in 1994 c. in 1997
2.
What was it?
a book b. a computer c. a CD
3.
How much were global Internet sales worth in 2000?
A.£800m b. £200m c. £1.5bn
4.
How much were global Internet sales worth in 2007?
a. £10bn b. £100bn c. £250bn
5.
How many people use the Internet today?
a. almost 1 billion b. almost 2 billion c. almost 3 billion
Task 3. Write the advantages and disadvantages of e-commerce.
Advantages
Unlimited Choice: Consumers have access to a vast range of products
that are not limited by shelf space.
Global Marketplace: The internet allows for shopping from anywhere in the world,
expanding consumer choices and opportunities.
Convenience: Online shopping provides the ability to shop outside of regular store
hours and have products delivered directly to one’s place of work or home.
Disadvantages
Security Concerns: Initial fears about the safety of online credit card
transactions highlight ongoing security issues.
Impact on Traditional Retail: E-commerce shifts consumers away from physical
stores, potentially harming traditional retail markets.
Technological Dependence: The growth and effectiveness of e-commerce are heavily
reliant on internet access and technology like broadband.
GRAMMAR:
Modal verbs
TYPE
MODAL VERBS
Examples
Ability
Can,could
Aziz can play piano very
well.
My brother could speak
Deutsch language when
he was 7
Permission
Can, Could
Can I use your phone
please?
Could you close the
window?
May I use your phone
please?
Advice
Should
You should wear a coat,
because it is very cold.
You should visit to
dentist at least twice a
year.
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