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HOMEWORK – SESSION 1

A. Grammar – Fill in the Blanks

1. The temperature rarely changes in climates that are near the equator.
2. Harper Lee Wrote(write) “To Kill a Mockingbird” over 50 years ago.
3. Garcia and Rodriguez are (be) the most common last names in Mexico.
4. It is (be) always a good idea for drivers to turn off their cell phones when they get into the
car.
5. Most people in Argentina speak (speak) Spanish.
6. Tanya speaks German very well.
7. Ben and Jack go to the same school.
8. Bad driving causes many accidents.
9. The museum opens (open) at 4 o'clock on Sundays.
10. My parents live (live) in a very small flat.

B. Put the Verb into the Correct Form

1. Julia doesn’t drink (not/drink) tea very often.

2. What time do the banks close (the banks/close) here?
3. I have a car, but I don’t use(not/ use) it much.
4. Where does Maria come(Maria/ come) from? Is she Spanish?
5. “What do you do(you/do)?” “I’m an electrician.”
6. Look at this sentence. What does this word (this word/ mean)?
7. David isn’t very fit. He doesn’t do(not/ do) any sport.
8. It takes me an hour to get to work in the morning. How long does it take(it/take) you?

C. Reading Task

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Online Shopping Questions

1. Online shopping has become a widely accepted method of shopping in 1. List a few
today's society. With the rise of the Internet, online shopping has become synonyms of offline
an effective tool for business transactions, allowing consumers to shopping.
purchase products or services over the internet. In this essay, we will
Answer:
discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping as
offline store, shop,
compared to traditional or conventional shopping.
physical shop, etc.
2. One of the most significant advantages of online shopping is 2. Why is online
convenience. Online shopping allows shoppers to purchase products and shopping
services 24 hours a day, from the comfort of their own homes. This convenient?
convenience is particularly beneficial for the elderly, disabled, and young
Answer:
mothers who may have difficulty getting to a brick-and-mortar store.
Online shopping also provides access to products from all over the world, Because online

which can be easily compared to finding the best deals. shopping allows
shoppers to purchase
things 24 hours a day,
it’s also beneficial for
elderly, disabled and
young mothers.

3. Another advantage of online shopping is cost savings. Since online 3. Why are physical
stores do not have the same overhead costs as physical stores, they can stores more costly to
offer lower prices. In addition, shoppers can easily compare prices across run?
multiple online stores without the need to travel between them.
Answer:
Discounts and coupons can also be easily applied to online purchases,
Because online
allowing for even greater cost savings.
shopping stores don’t
have the same
overhead costs as
physical stores.

4. In addition to these benefits, online shopping provides access to 4. What can shoppers
customer reviews and recommendations. By reading the reviews of achieve by reading
previous buyers, shoppers can make informed decisions about their product or service
purchases. Photos and illustrations also provide additional information to reviews?
help shoppers choose the right products.
Answer:
They can make
 informed decisions
about their
purchases.

5. However, there are also some disadvantages to online shopping. One 5. What is the first
of the biggest concerns is the risk of fraud and security breaches. Despite disadvantage of
the use of security software, hackers can still find ways to steal personal online shopping?
data. Shoppers should be aware of the risks and take steps to protect
Answer:
their personal information when shopping online.
The first
disadvantage of
online shopping is the
risk of fraud and
security breaches.

6. Another drawback is the inability to see and physically inspect the 6. Why is it important
product before purchase. This can result in receiving a product that does to inspect a product
not meet expectations. Additionally, hidden costs such as handling fees, before making the
packaging costs, shipping or transit costs, replacement costs, return costs, purchase?
fluctuating currency rates, and others can add up to a significant sum,
Answer:
which may not be fully disclosed at the time of purchase.
To receive a product
that does not meet
expectations.

7. Other technical issues such as slow online connectivity, viruses, and 7. What can cause
time zone differences can also impact the online shopping experience. online shoppers to be
Personal issues such as credit card payments, lack of cash transactions, frustrated?
invalid warranties, no refunds, and non-delivery of purchases can also
Answer:
cause frustration.
Slow online
connectivity, viruses,
time zone differences
can impact the online
 shopping experience.
Personal issues such
as credit cash
payments, lack of
cash
transactions,invalid
warranties, no
refunds, and non-
delivery of purchases
can also cause online
shoppers to be
frustrated.

8. In conclusion, online shopping offers many benefits, including 8. Find a synonym of

convenience and cost savings. However, it is important for shoppers to be the phrase internet
aware of the potential risks and disadvantages, such as security concerns shoppers.
and reduced hands-on purchase gratification. To fully benefit from online
Answer:
shopping, shoppers must be intelligent and experienced Internet users, as
window-shopper
well as streetwise e-commerce shoppers.

Source: English Daily

Notes:

1. fraud (n): the crime of getting money by deceiving people.

2. security breach (phrase): a failure in a system that is intended to protect a person,

building, organization, or country against threats such as crime or attacks.

3. fluctuating (a): fluctuating prices, levels, or interest rates go up and down.

4. to add up to something (phrase): to become a particular amount.

D. Write a sentence (your example) with each word or phrase:

1. in-store (a) happening inside a store

 E.g.: Online sales are catching up with in-store sales.

Your example: There is a flash-sale in-store right now !

2. transaction (n) [C] an occasion when someone buys or sells something, or when
money is exchanged or the activity of buying or selling
something

E.g.: With the rise of the Internet, online shopping has become
an effective tool for business transactions.

More young people are making/conducting online transactions.

Your example: You can use a physical transaction or online transaction to pay
this.

3. internet shopping (n) shop online (buy things over the internet)
[U]
E.g.: Internet shopping is getting more popular these days.

Your example: My dad always uses internet shopping

4. informed decision (np) a choice that individuals make once they have all the information
[C] related to the decision topic

E.g.: By reading the reviews of previous buyers, shoppers can

make informed decisions about their purchases.

Your example: We have to make an informed decision when buying this.

5. widely accepted generally approved or used in many places or by many people

(phrase)
E.g.: Online shopping has become a widely accepted method of
shopping in today's society.

Your example: Amazon is a widely accepted application on the internet.

6. overhead cost (np) [C] an amount of money spent by a business on things other than
the products they make

Synonym: indirect cost

E.g.: Since online stores do not have the same overhead costs as
physical stores, they can offer lower prices.

Your example: This shop doesn't have the same overhead costs as the other
stores.

7. refund (n) [U] money given back to a customer when they return a product
that they are not happy with

E.g.: I took the radio back to the shop and demanded a refund.
 Your example: This mouse is not working anymore so I need a refund.

8. brick-and-mortar (a) used to describe a traditional business that operates in a

building, when compared to one that operates over the internet

E.g.: Some people may have difficulty getting to a brick-and-

mortar store.

Your example: I think that guy doesn’t feel familiar with that brick-and-mortar
store.

9. a good deal/ an a good, or lower than usual, price

excellent deal
E.g.: I found a good deal on my new bike.

Your example: He thinks that was a good deal because the price was lower than
the usual price 1.99$.

10. instant gratification (n) pleasure or satisfaction without delay, or something which
[U] provides this

E.g.: Some people expect instant gratification (= to get what

they want immediately).

Your example: My teacher expects instant gratification homework.

E. Writing Tasks

Write a paragraph to answer this question:

Is online shopping better than in-store shopping?

Yes, because you can do online shopping everywhere, but physical shopping needs to go to stores
or supermarkets. Online shopping also allows shoppers to shop 24 hours a day, it’s beneficial for
elderly, disabled and young mothers, too. Online shopping stores don’t have the same overhead
costs as physical stores, so you can get discounts and coupons can also apply in online shopping.
But on the other hand, online shopping can have some disadvantages. Like non-delivery, non-
refunds, and sometimes you can get scammed.
Checklist (to be filled out by the teacher)

Items Y/ N/ Other comments

Is there a topic sentence?

Is there a concluding sentence?

Is the paragraph fully developed?

Are there any unrelated sentences?

Are links between sentences smooth and clear?

Are there choppy sentences?

Are there many grammar, spelling, and punctuation

mistakes?

Is the vocabulary used appropriate and varied?