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You live in a small town of 10,000 people. A large green area in the centre of town is undeveloped. The city has sent out an opinion survey to see what residents would like to have built in that area.

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Both options have some advantages, and I can see why some people might choose Option A. On the whole,
however
, I would choose an option B based on several reasons.
Firstly
, in our city
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we do not have any recreational facilities. The closest park is fifty minutes drive. Unfortunately, families without vehicles can not commute there.
In contrast
, we have two grocery stores and a large shopping centre nearby. The only entertainment
that is
 available for residents is shopping, which means only spending money rather than saving them.
Secondly
, it is important to have a
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 complex in our community. Middle-class families do not have enough funds to cover the cost of gym passes that are in our area as they are quite expensive. A
sport
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 complex would allow children and their parents to stay active and save their money. So for the reasons I have outlined, I believe that
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Option B is the better choice for our neighbourhood and individuals.
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