In the future, people may no longer be able to pay things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phone. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?

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once stated that in the
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cash
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will not be used
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pay things, all
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transactions
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require
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a phone
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or card.
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essay will discuss the possibility of
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in the
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and how will
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this
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. With all the merchants and shops
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cashless
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payment
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through QR, bank transfer, or swiping card,
cash
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money
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has become more vulnerable to find. Not only
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is convenient compared to
cash
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payment
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,
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cashless
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but cashless
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transaction
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would prevent people
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amount of
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inside their
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,
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their safety from thievery. The merchants
also
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find
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payment
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more favourable. All transactions made by bank or card would automatically create the digital history on their merchant's account.
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, the cost and budget analysis for their shops would be more practical and
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. With
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conveniences, it is safe to assume that in the
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future
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cash
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payment
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payments
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would
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not be accepted anymore. Considering the
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of
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apply
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cashless
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bring
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to either the buyers or the sellers, people will feel
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payment
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more
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gratifying than
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cash
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the cash
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payment
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method.
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to its practical value, doing
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transaction
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would be
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and people will feel more enjoyable when
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far away without bringing a hefty number
money
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. In conclusion,
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cashless
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payment
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method will likely replace the
cash
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payment
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method in the
future
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. Not only it is convenient for the consumers, but it is prone for the shops to do their financial performance. To add up,
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money
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that
brought
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to
payment
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will make the traveller not safe during their travel,
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cashless
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transaction
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can be a solution.
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task achievement
Make sure to fully address both parts of the question. Provide reasons why some people might not be happy to give up using cash.
coherence cohesion
Enhance the clarity and organization of your ideas. Each paragraph should focus on a single main idea with clear topic sentences.
task achievement
Include more specific examples or evidence to support your points and make your arguments stronger.
general
Your essay presents understandable and relevant ideas regarding the future of cashless payments.
task achievement
You have attempted to explain the benefits of cashless transactions clearly.
coherence cohesion
The introduction and conclusion of your essay are present, providing a clear structure.

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    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • cashless society
  • digital payment systems
  • financial institutions
  • transparency
  • illegal activities
  • privacy reasons
  • digital trace
  • technologically challenged
  • cybersecurity threats
  • technical failures
  • cultural attachments
  • resistant to change
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