Some people perceive shopping as a form of self-indulgence, while others think that people should only buy things they need. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Nowadays, people go to the mall to buy
the
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things
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for
living
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a living
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. We call
this
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activty
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activity
as
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shopping. Shopping can be a daily task and
also
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can be a reward for someone
too
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apply
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. Vital products for living are in the mall where you can buy a lot of
things
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as food, clothes, medicine and any basic facility. Some people think we should spend
money
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only
for
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on
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crucial
things
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. Because they want to limit the waste of the products overbuying.
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spending less
money
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will lead to much more
money
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to save
fpr
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for
the future. By the way, many people love shopping. They call shopping as a hobby which can relieve stress from the work. Shopping
let
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adrenaline excrete making you feel happy when spending
money
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.
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, sometimes
this
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lovely
freetime
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free
activity turns into a disease called shopaholic.
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illness has to be cured like any other disease. Because it can lead to serious
event
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events
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in the future
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as
making
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debt and obsession. In conclusion, shopping can be
some
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a
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treats
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treat
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for
myself
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me
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when I pass
examination
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the examination
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or win
lottery
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the lottery
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.
This
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make
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makes
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me
more happy
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happier
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spending
money
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for
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on
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something that I want to buy so much even
it
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if it
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is not
neccessary
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necessary
. So, I think we
sholud
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should
not
strict
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be strict
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too much
to
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about
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shopping.
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you can buy
things
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that you want if it does not ruin your life.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • perceive
  • self-indulgence
  • desire
  • temptation
  • instant gratification
  • materialistic
  • consumerism
  • excessive
  • luxuries
  • impulsive
  • financial burden
  • satisfaction
  • practicality
  • essential
  • quality of life
  • prioritize
  • overconsumption
  • economic growth
  • balanced approach
  • personal fulfillment
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