Shopping on theInternet is becoming increasingly popular. In the
$11 billion by theyear 2004.
People can shop fora variety of products on the Internet. Physical products include items such asbooks,CDs,clothes and food.These types of products are the most common
purchases throughthe Internet. You can also buy information products such as on-line news ormagazine stories,or you can download computer software through the Internet.
Services such asbooking airline tickets,reserving hotels or renting cars are also available onthe Internet. You can also go shopping on the Internet for entertainmentservices
and take part inon-line games.
Internet shoppingoffers a number of benefits for the shopper. The most important advantage isconvenience.You can shop whenever you like as the on-line shops are open 24
hours a day and youdon't have to queue with other shoppers at the check-out counters.Secondly,itis easy to find what you are looking for on the Internet. Even out-of-print
books may be orderedon line.Finally,it is often cheaper to buy goods through the Internet,and youcan tell the shop exactly what you want.
The maindisadvantage of Internet shopping is that you cannot actually see the productsyou are buying or check their quality.Also,many people enjoy shopping in thecity
and miss theopportunity to talk to friends.Some people are worried about paying for goodsusing credit cards,so Internet companies are now finding ways to make on-line
payment safe.
Internet shopping issure to become more and more popular in the years ahead.It promises to changethe way we buy all kinds of things一from tonight's dinner to a new car.
A.the most popular productson the Internet
B.not yet availableon the Internet
C.free to downloadthrough the Internet
D.informationproducts available on the Internet