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Do you see the same products in every store? Do you want unique items —things that are different and one-of-a-kind? My answer is “Yes!” And that is why I shop on Etsy.com.
Etsy is an online marketplace- people can buy many unique things there. But Etsy is different. It is not just another Amazon or eBay.
First, I can find unique items from all over the world. Customers buy craftwork ,such as handmade jewelry and furniture. They also find other unusual products, such as watches and old clothing. You can’t find these items in stores, certainly not in big-box stores. I love that!
Second, when I shop at Etsy, I know I am helping the vendors(小贩). Most of these vendors are the artisans, that is , the people who make their items by hand. They care about crafts. their business, and their customers.
Lastly, the customer service is great. I get all of the benefits of shopping at a small business. I can ask the vendors questions online and they quickly answer me. Also, my items arrive carefully wrapped(包裹)by the craftsperson, not by a machine
There is one small disadvantage. Because the items are unique or handmade, sometimes it is not possible to return them to the vendor. That is an advantage of a big-box store. But I am happy with everything from Etsy
Online shopping is usually fast but not very personal. Etsy changes that. It brings people together. This makes Etsy unique and exciting.
Visit Etsy. com and see for yourself.
21. What do we know about the products on Etsy?
A. All are special or made by hand. B. All are wrapped by machine.
C. All are very cheap. D. All can be found in big-box stores.
22. What does the author think of the small disadvantage of Etsy?
A. It is worrying. B. It is surprising. C. It is acceptable D. It is avoidable
23.What’s the main purpose of the author in writing this text?
A. To encourage readers to do online shopping.
B. To introduce what an online marketplace is.
C. To compare three different online marketplaces.
D. To explain why he prefers shopping on Etsy.
