In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
In recent times,
people
are getting attracted towards large shopping complexes and malls for their needs rather than going to a local shop. In my opinion, Use synonyms
although
it is affecting Linking Words
local
economy, it is advantageous as Add an article
the local
mall
provides better options for Correct article usage
the mall
people
of all ages.
Since the start of Use synonyms
20th
century, Correct article usage
the 20th
people
have changed their way of shopping; from local shops to big complexes. Malls have choices for Use synonyms
whole
family under one roof, which local shops lack and because of that Change the article
the whole
people
prefer them over a small store in the area. Use synonyms
For example
, Linking Words
people
can watch a movie in the cinema if they get bored or enjoy their favourite delicacy when they get hungry while they go Use synonyms
to shop
, as all of Change the verb form
shopping
the
things can be done Correct your spelling
these
at
one place. Change preposition
in
Moreover
, all of their favourite brands are Linking Words
at
the same place, which makes it easier to shop.
Change preposition
in
However
, there are a few drawbacks Linking Words
of
Change preposition
to
the
big shopping complexes. Since its opening, local businesses Correct article usage
apply
has
suffered a lot due to the decrease in sales. Everyone prefers going to the outlet store rather than shopping locally, and due to that, the livelihood of local business families is in danger. Change the verb form
have
Furthermore
, it can affect the economy of a country as they are the biggest employer anywhere. Linking Words
For instance
, recently a study suggested that nations where local business is not thrivingLinking Words
,
Remove the comma
apply
has
more chance of getting into a recession.
In conclusion, local stores are losing Correct subject-verb agreement
have
its
charm due to Correct pronoun usage
their
plunge
in their sales but a mall gives Correct article usage
a plunge
wider
range of entertainment to Add an article
a wider
public
, which is crucial for a family. Add an article
the public
Consequently
, large entertainment centres are going to take over small shops in the future.Linking Words
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