内容正文:
Market Research
Learning Objectives
Master how to evaluate your niche market ideas.
Unit 2
Master how to select products to sell online.
Master how to find niche products.
part 1 Lead-in
part 2 Reading A
part 3 Listening A & Speaking A
part 4 Reading B
part 5 Listening B & Speaking B
part 6 Writing
part 7 Case Study
An Overview of Product Selection
A. Look at the products below. Can you name them out and decide which
category each of them belongs to?
men’s watch
balls
USB flash drive
printer
caps
travelling suitcase
PartⅠ
Lead-in
Categories Office Electronics FashionAccessories Data Storage Men’sFashion Luggage Sports
printer
caps
USB
flash drive
men’s
watch
travelling suitcase
balls
PartⅠ
Lead-in
B. Suppose you are a new entrepreneur launching an online business. Choose the proper products to sell from each category and give your reasons for your choices.
calculator
hat
fitness tracker
shuttlecock
small in size
light in weight
light in weight
with lower retail price
small in size
light in weight
PartⅠ
Lead-in
Words & Expressions
category [ˈkætəɡəri] n. 类别;类目
printer [ˈprɪntə(r)] n. 打印机
calculator [ˈkælkjuleɪtə(r)] n. 计算器
bowling [ˈbəʊlɪŋ] n. 保龄球
shuttlecock [ˈʃʌtlkɒk] n. 毽子
office electronics 办公电子设备
fashion accessories 时尚配饰
fax machine 传真机
fitness tracker 健身追踪器
PartⅠ
Lead-in
Select Products to Sell Online
Since there are millions of products sold online, both beginners and experienced sellers have difficulty in scanning through this enormous market and finding the best niche product.
PartⅡ
Reading A
Discussion Task
Before you read the passage, discuss with your partner and complete the following tasks.
1. Read and complete the following tip for selecting products to sell with the adjectives in the box.
Ideally, you should sell products that have ______ demand, ____competition, _____ profit margin, ____ seasonality impact and ____frequency (frequently replenished by consumers).
high, low, large, small
high
low
large
small
high
PartⅡ
Reading A
2. Put