31 Test practice: Discussing internet trade You are going to listen to a conversation about internet trade. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, answer the questions (1–8) using a maximum of four words. Write your answers in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. 0 Why is the first person so worried about internet trade? It creates much waste. 1 What often happens to unwanted goods that were ordered over the internet? 2 What is an advantage of internet trade for consumers? 3 What is a negative effect of internet trading for local businesses? 4 What is the second speaker’s opinion on trading restrictions? 5 How do many internet traders deal with their workforce? 6 Why do many internet traders set up their businesses in different countries? 7 What is an additional reason why internet traders are so profitable? 8 At the end of the discussion, is the first speaker more positive now? Research task: The advantages and disadvantages of globalisation Research the positive and negative aspects of globalisation on the internet and add them to the table below. Positive aspects Negative aspects businesses can sell to new markets domestic jobs might be lost due to competition 3 + 31 ✔ 4 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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