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You will hear a discussion about how online shopping affects local businesses.
Question 1 of 6
According to Sarah Chen, local businesses struggle mainly because .....
they lack marketing expertise.
they have higher operating costs.
their products are lower quality.
their staff is less qualified.
Question 2 of 6
Marcus Thompson believes that local businesses can succeed by .....
focusing exclusively on online sales.
reducing their physical store size.
combining online and physical presence.
matching online retailers' prices.
Question 3 of 6
Chen's criticism of the hybrid model focuses on .....
the cost and complexity of implementation.
the lack of customer interest.
the quality control issues.
the competition from other local stores.
Question 4 of 6
Thompson suggests that local stores should .....
focus solely on online sales.
reduce their product range.
offer lower prices than online retailers.
provide distinctive in-store experiences.
Question 5 of 6
Both experts agree that .....
online shopping will eventually replace local stores.
government intervention is necessary.
consumers prefer online shopping.
local businesses should reduce prices.
Question 6 of 6
The discussion suggests that the future of retail will likely .....
eliminate physical stores completely.
return to traditional shopping methods.
combine online and local shopping experiences.
be dominated by government-run stores.