For many, shopping malls are great places to spend their leisure time and meet others. People, however, in the past mostly visited those when necessary. To what extent do you think this is a negative trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Shopping malls, these days, are considered major recreational spots by many
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people
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mostly visited them for necessity in the past.
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new trend has many negative impacts on youngsters and
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society as a whole.
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to spend their free
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in the marketplace and purchase things that they do not need at all.
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with, modern shopping complexes offer many amenities
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products
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shoppers tend to enjoy roaming around different markets and
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whatever they like.
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, after the end of a semester, students prefer to meet up in a shopping mall, watch a movie and later have snacks in the food court. They say
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reduces the stress of the exams and
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them relaxed.
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, with the reduction of open places and parks, many families gather at a large shopping mall to enjoy their holidays.
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is a negative trend and has health hazards.
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, the young generation tends to forget the beauty of nature and the stress relief provided by the outdoor world.
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, in fact, drains out the energy of the youth and makes them lethargic.
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, a walk in a park or a day
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beach refreshes the soul more evidently than a day in a mall.
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the excessive affection towards shopping, many
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become shopaholics and get into debt.
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,
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in shopping malls. In my opinion,
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should not rely on shopping malls to spend their free
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and must enjoy their free
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in a
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energetic and enthusiastic way and thereby creating a better society.

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task response
Give a clear answer to the question. Say how much you think this trend is negative, not just that it is.
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Add more real life facts or small examples. This helps show your idea well.
coherence
Make one main idea in each paragraph. Start with a topic sentence, then explain.
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The essay shows a clear view that malls are not good for free time.
coherence
There is a simple structure with introduction, body, and conclusion.

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