The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to larg shopping centers or malls to do their shopping . Is this a positive or a negative development?
In the recent years , many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping malls or centres to do their shopping. is this a positive or negative development?
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Fatima
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some pople might not be happy to give up using cash?
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Zhaina
Nowadays shopping has replaced many other activities that people choose as their hobby in their free time. What are the reasons for this? Is this positive or negative development?
In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Is it a positive or negative development in your opinion?
Shops are selling more of imported food items. Some people think that they should sell local food rather than imported items. What extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that plastic shopping bags should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You own an old item that you think is valuable and you would like to sell it. Write a letter to the owner of an antiques shop. In your letter:
explain how you found the shop
describe the item you would like to sell
say how much you would like to sell it for
Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell food or drinks that are scientifically proven to be bad for people’s health. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays young people spend too much of their time in shopping mall. Some people fear that this may have negative effects on young people and the society they live in. To what extant do you agree or disagree?
In the future, the main reason for going to the shopping mall will bw for entertainment not to shop. do you agree or disagree?
The young today spend a large amount of their leisure time in shopping centres. It is feared that this could have a negative influence on the young and society. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this view?
the graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. summarize information and make a comparison.
In many places, shopping is the leisure time activity for young adults. Why is it so? Do you think it is a negative or a positive development?
The pie charts below present the online shopping sales for retail sectors in New Zealand in 2003 and 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below gives information about four countries spending habits of shopping on consumer goods in 2012.
In some countries, people waste a lot of food that they have bought from shops and restaurants. Why do you think people waste food in that way? What can be done to reduce the amount of food they throw away?
Shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drink that has been scientifically proved to be bad for peole's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree
These dats people are using the internet for shopping, work and to communicate with others without the need for face to face meetings. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The two pie charts shows how many shopping sales sectors for retailing in Canada 2005 and 2012,compared to each year.
Today more people put personal and private information online (address, telephone number,...) to do everyday activities such as banking, shopping, and socializing. Is this a positive or negative development?
You bought a new HD television last week. At first it seemed to work perfectly but after a few hours a line appeared across the TV and the sound seemed a little strange. You cannot take the TV back to the shop so you decide to write to them.
Write a letter of complaint to the shop. In your letter
• give them the background information
• describe the problem
• ask them to resolve the issue
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not
work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
x describe the problem with the equipment
x explain what happened when you phoned the shop
x say what you would like the manager to do
Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job. Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter -describe the problem.
The young today spend a large amount of their leisure time in shopping centers. It is feared that this could have a negative influence on the young and society. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Assem
n the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or phone. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
In many countries around the world, shopping has turned into a form of entertainment rather than a way of getting what people need. Discuss the reason for this trend. Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people prefer to shop for food in supermarkets. Other people prefer to do their food shopping online. Discuss on both views and give your opinion.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter.
Describe the problem with the equipment
Explain how this problem is affecting your work
Say what you want the shop or company to do
(QG) In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently purchased an item of furniture that was faulty. You telephoned the shop about the problem[s] and were asked to put your complaint in writing.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
• explain what the problem[s) is/are
• explain if anything was done to improve the situation
• say what you would like the shop to do.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres ro malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
The graph below shows levels of online shopping by age group for different times of the day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays there is an increasing trend of big shopping centres opening up while small shops are closing down. What are the advantages and disadvantages of big shopping centres versus small local shops?
People today can perform the everyday tasks such as shopping, banking or even business transactions, without meeting others face to face. What are the effects it may have on individuals and society as a whole? Is it a positive or negative development?
You bought a new color TV set in a shopping mall, but it is in poor quality.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter
Introduce yourself
Explain what is wrong with the TV set
Say what action you would like him to take
You have recently bought a product from the local market,but it had already been used
Write a letter to the shopkeeper
Say when you bought it
Explain the situation
Ask for refund or replacement
Nowadays, people prefer to shop in supermarkets rather than local storess. What are the reasons behind it? Is it negative or positive development?
? *ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY ASSIGNMENT Some people argue that children recreation parks should give way to the development of shopping mall complex in the cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People’s shopping habits depend more on the age group they belong to than any other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows the number of shoppers who visited a new shopping complex in its first year of operation and the estimated number of shoppers over the same period. Below the diagram, there are two charts, which show the sales at the centre in the first and last quarter of the year.
In many countries, people are increasingly relying on technology for their daily tasks, from communication to shopping. Does it have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Many shops today stay open later than in the past and this has an effect on shoppers and the community. Is this a positive or negative development?
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write atleast 250 words.
Buying thing on the internet, such as book, air tickets, and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages?