Pre-reading questions:
- Where do you usually shop?
- What are the items that you usually buy?
- Have you tried buying anything online?
Online shopping is now on the rise in Japan. As competition heats up, online shoppers get freebies and perks. Online shopping is faster than spending much time in mall shopping. Different techniques and styles are being offered by different online shoppers.These companies are improving to gain more costumers.
E-commerce is expected to grow more and more. The e-commerce market, including online shopping has worth ¥13.8 trillion in 2015 according to the Economy, Trade, and Industry Ministry. The worth 5 years ago has doubled the market. Companies are also in fear that the profits will be under pressure.
Vocabulary:
freebies – something given that is for free
perks – something extra that someone receives
technique – a way of doing something by using special knowledge or skill
profits – money that is made in a business
under pressure – facing something such as a deadline
Comprehension Questions:
- What is on the rise in Japan?
- What do online shoppers get?
- Why are these online companies improving?
- How much did the e-commerce market worth last 2015?
- What is expected of e-commerce?
Express Your Opinion:
- Online shoppers get freebies and perks.
- Online shopping is faster than spending much time in mall shopping.
- E-commerce is expected to grow more.
- Would you try venturing the e-commerce and build your own online shop?