Real Reason Why Apple is Pushing Into the Financial Market Buy Now Pay Later Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 What part of the reading resonated with you most? Q3 What’s your take on Apple’s penetration into the financial market in general? Q4 What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of Apple's Buy Now Pay Later service? Q5 How might Apple's expansion into the financial market affect its brand image? Q6 How might Apple's financial services impact traditional financial institutions and the wider financial industry? Q7 How might the trend of technology companies entering the financial industry impact consumers in the long term? Q8 Should customers be concerned about Apple's motivation for entering the financial industry, or are they simply providing a service that benefits users? Q9 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions installment a sum of money due as one of several equal payments for something, spread over an agreed period of time 例句 1 The customer can choose to pay in full or in four equal installments over six weeks. 例句 2 The loan repayment will be divided into monthly installments with a fixed interest rate. compartmentalize divide into sections (that do not overlap) 例句 1 Although I always say we shouldn’t use disposables, I use saran wrap to store leftovers! I tend to compartmentalize. 例句 2 I like compartmentalizing my social life, and keeping different groups from overlapping as much as possible. no-strings-attached used to show that an offer or opportunity carries no special conditions or restrictions 例句 1 We are offering a no-strings-attached free trial for our software to new customers. 例句 2 The donation comes with no-strings-attached and is meant to support the organization's mission. foray a sudden or brief attempt to become involved in an activity or area that is unfamiliar or new 例句 1 Our company is planning to make a foray into the renewable energy market in the next quarter. 例句 2 The new product line is a foray into a different market segment, and we hope to capture a new set of customers. plausible seeming reasonable or probable 例句 1 The proposal seems plausible, but we need more data to make a final decision. 例句 2 The research findings provide plausible explanations for the market trends observed. encroachment intrusion on a person’s territory, rights, etc. 例句 1 The entry of new competitors is an encroachment on our market share. 例句 2 Our company needs to respond to the encroachment of digital technology in our industry. |
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