MULTI LEVEL PRACTICE TEST 4

PART 1

Reading

Do you like reading?

Yes, I’m definitely a book worm (a person who loves to read)! I believe that
books are a way to not only escape, but also to gain more knowledge. By the
same token, people who read tend to have a richer vocabulary and a higher level
of general knowledge, so they tend to have more to converse about.
What books do you like to read?
I’m definitely a fan of fiction. I don’t know why, but I’ve always been more into
reading about real-life accounts, self-help books, or biographies rather than far-
fetched (unreal) fantasies or science fiction novels. I know it’s an unpopular
opinion, but I’ve never liked Harry Potter or Star Wars!
What book did you read recently?
I recently read a book by a Buddhist monk called “How to Love”. The book goes
over (reviews) the ways to love someone in a nourishing way, such as giving
them freedom and always searching for understanding rather than seeking
possession.
What did you learn from it?
I learned so much from this book! I learned about different meditation uniques
and some new ideas on how to define love. After reading this book, I felt in sucha
deep zen (relaxed) state.
What was your favorite book as a child?
I remember being very fond of a book called “My Sister’s Keeper”. I recall that it
was the story of two sisters, one of which needed a kidney transplant. Although
the sister was initially apprehensive (scared; nervous) to do so, sheended up
donating a kidney to her sister and saving her.
 PART 2
Describe a good experience of online shopping.
You should say:
When it happened
What you bought
Why you bought it
And explain why you think it was a good experience

I’m going to talk about a recent successful online shopping experience that I’ve
had. To be honest, I’ve had countless incidents in which I ordered the wrong
size or the product ended up being completely different than how it appeared
online, so I was surprisingly delighted with this purchase. Well, let me tell you
about it.
Zara is my favorite store, and unfortunately there isn’t one currently near my
house, so I decided to check out their online shopping site. I just started a
professional job, so I’m always in need for more professional clothes. Zara
always seems to fit me well and have classy, smart clothes, so I decided I would
order a white dress from them. Luckily, the dress was on sale for $30 instead of
$50, which gave me even more incentive to buy it. The model was a lot thinner
and taller than me, so I doubted it would look as good on me, but I was willing
to take my chances. To my surprise, the dress fits me like a glove(fits me like
a glove)! Furthermore, the dress arrived in 2 days when they predicted 3-4!
This was a positive experience because now I get compliments whenever I wear the
dress. The fit and style couldn’t be better on me, and I feel very tasteful (stylish)
when I wear it. I now know I can count on Zara to fit me. Zara has a good price
to quality ratio. All in all, would recommend!
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?

The advantages would be that it’s more convenient and saves loads of time,
avoiding those dreaded (terrible) lines. Furthermore, sites like Amazon tend to
have secondhand (used) items, so you can save a lot of money this way. The
negatives are that you cannot try clothing on before, sometimes items don’t look
the same in person, the shipping fees, and the time you have to wait for the item.
By the same token, it’s a hassle (annoyance) to send it back if there’s an issue.
So, all in all, there are more disadvantages, I’d say.
Do you think it is safe to shop online?
Depends on the site. If you use a reputable one like Amazon or the store’s
website, it is generally very safe. However, buying from private sellers online,
especially in their homes, can be risky. Furthermore, scams always exist online,
so you never know if someone could be scamming you. I always say, if you have
time, it’s better to go buy the item in person to gain more trust in the purchase.

To what extent do you think advertising affects the way people shop?
The primary purpose of advertising is to inform potential customers about a
product and it can augment the revenue of the company. People get influenced
by these ads, and they end up buying things, which they do not really require.

Do you think shopping habits are likely to change in the future?

Although most people believe that online shopping would further get popular, I
believe that online shopping would reduce. For the last 18 months, most people
have been confined in their houses and now they just want to get out. Thus,
there is a high probability that online shopping would reduce.

Do you think the government should impose more control on online

shopping?
Wow, this isn’t something I’ve ever thought about. In my opinion, I think the
government should investigate to make sure sites are reputable, but that’s about
all. I don’t think there should be any limit to what we buy, as long as theyare legal
products. Every purchase benefits the economy, so at this point I don’tsee a need
to regulate it.