Topic Shopping Speaking

Topic: shopping

deal for IELTS Writing topic Online Shopping
Ưu điểm
Mua sắm trực tuyến tiện lợi hơn so với mua sắm truyền thống
Thay vì phải di chuyển tới cửa hàng, khách hàng chỉ cần dạo lướt các trang
web mua sắm trên mạng và thực hiện mua hàng một cách dể dàng,thoải mái
tại nhà hoặc cả chỗ làm của mình. Điều này giúp họ tiết kiệm thời gian và
năng lượng để dùng chúng vào những hoạt động có ích khác như 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 được bán với giá rẻ hơn
so với giá trong cửa hàng
Để thu hút khách hàng mua sắm trực tuyến, các cửa hàng trên mạng và nhà
tiếp thị tặng mã giảm giá cho họ. Vì các cửa hàng này khơng cần phải trả phí
cho việc duy trì cửa hàng hoặc phí th mặt bằng, họ có thể bán sản phẩm
có mã giảm giá hấp dẫn khi mua trên 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 sẽ không phải chịu áp lực mua
sắm
Đối với việc mua sắm truyền thống, khách hàng thường mua những sản

phẩm mà họ khơng có dự định trước bởi vì các đại diện bán hàng thuyết phục
họ mua nhiều sản phẩm hơn. Ngược lại, khách hàng trực tuyến có thể tự đưa
ra quyết định mua sản phẩm mà không chịu bất cứ áp lực nào từ bên ngoài.


(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 hơn
Vì họ có thể dễ dàng đọc được các bài viết đánh giá sản phẩm, khách hàng
có thể quyết định được sản phẩm nào hợp với nhu cầu của mình nhất. Đồng
thời, việc đọc các trải nghiệm của khách hàng trước đó là cần thiết, nhất là
khi giá thành sản phẩm cao, nhằm để tránh sản phẩm kém chất lượng hoặc
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 có thể quay lưng với việc mua sắm trên mạng bởi
vì sự trì hỗn trong việc giao hàng
Sự thiếu quản lí kho hàng có thể dẫn tới trì hỗn trong việc giao giàng. Hệ
quả là, sản phẩm có thể mất nhiều thời gian hơn để được giao đến cho khách
hàng như lịch hẹn, và điều này làm khách hàng cảm thấy khó chịu và khiến

họ không 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 trên mạng có thể khơng đúng như kì vọng của
người mua bởi vì họ khơng thể chạm và cảm nhận sản phẩm
Khi mua sắm trên các web, người dùng chỉ thấy hình ảnh hoặc đọc mơ tả về
snar phẩm. Tuy nhiên, các thông tin như chất liệu,màu sắc, kích cỡ của sản
phẩm có thể bị phóng đại để thu hút khách hàng. Hệ quả là, họ sẽ cảm thấy
thất vọng khi hàng được 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 của mua sắm trực tuyến
Đối với kinh tế
1. Mua sắm trực tuyến tạo nên một sự đa dạng về cơ hội nghề nghiệp .Mọi
người có thể nộp đơn vào các vị trí như quản trị dữ liệu hoặc phát triển web
nếu họ chuyên về lĩnh vực công nghệ thông tin. Ngành cơng nghiệp vận
chuyển và quản lí kho hàng hiện nay cũng đang tuyển dụng một số lượng lớn
công nhân để đáp ứng như cầu gia tăng của 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)
2. Mặt khác, khi việc mua sắm trực tuyến trở nên phổ biến hơn, một lượng
lớn những nhân viên làm việc tại cửa hàng sẽ mất việc làm và có nguy cơ
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:
1. Mua sắm trực tuyến có thể làm giảm số lượng phương tiện cá nhân đi tới
các cửa hàng ở ngồi vì các đơn hàng sẽ được nhóm lại và vận chuyển cùng
lúc. Điều này giúp giảm lượng khí thải vốn là một trong những ngun nhân
chính của ơ 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)
2. Tuy nhiên, nếu mọi người được khuyến khích mua sắm sực tuyến, sẽ có
nhiều rác thải nhựa hơn được thải ra ngồi mơi trường, đặc biệt là thải ra các


nguồn nước. Điều này gây hại cho môi trường sống của nhiều lồi động vật
dưới nước và làm cho tình trạng ô nhiễm môi trường tồi tệ hơn
( 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 do harm to natural habitats of
numerous marine species and worsen the problem of environmental

pollution)

Part 1
Examiner: 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.
Examiner: What things do 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 2
Example 1
Describe a shop you like going to say:
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where the shop is

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what things it sells

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how often you go there


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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
do 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 2
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 5 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 3
1. 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.
2. How do 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
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Clothes horse: someone who really likes to buy nice clothes

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Well put together: describes someone who looks good and who has made effort
to do so

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Pick up: buy

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Bargain price: a discounted price

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Be up on the latest trends: to be informed of what is fashionable

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Social media feed: the updated list of new content available on various social
media platforms

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In fashion: fashionable

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Replicate: to copy

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Looks: appearance

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Lower priced: inexpensive, cheap

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A fraction of the cost: a small part of the total cost

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A (great) eye for something: able to notice or make correct judgments about
something

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Clothes rack: rail where clothes are hung for display


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Shoe display: place where shoes are shown

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Level of attention: the amount of attention someone pays to something

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Luxury goods: things that are very expensive to buy but are not considered
necessities

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High-end designers: people who design products sold at very high prices

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Out of my price range: describes something that is too expensive for someone
to buy

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Incomparable: cannot be compared because it is so good

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Over the top: extreme, excessive, exaggerated

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Avant garde: describes music, art, etc, that are unconventional or experimental

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Ambience: the atmosphere of a location

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Unparalleled: exceptional; in a category of its own because of its excellence

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Customer service: the assistance given to customers of a product or service

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Top-notch: high quality

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Blow money on something: spend large amounts of money

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“it” item: something very fashionable

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Place pressure on: to try to influence or persuade

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Stay current: to be up to date

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Spoiled for choice: to have a lot of options available to you

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High street: the main street where shops, banks and businesses are located.

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Unfathomable: unimaginable

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e-shops: stores that do business online

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click of a button: on a computer or device, something that requires very little
effort


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at your doorstep: at your home or near where you live

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superimposed: when something is placed over something else so that the
image of both items is clear

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frame: the size and shape of someone's body

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digital imagery: the collection of pixels on a screen that create an image

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brick and mortar stores: a physical shop as opposed to an online shop

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counterparts: someone who does the same job as someone else somewhere
else