Write about the following topic: In many parts of the world, shopping is no longer a way that people buy things that they need, and it has been developed into a form of entertainment. What are the reasons for this development? Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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plenty
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part
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of the world, the function of shopping from
buy
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buying
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necessary things change
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to
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a form of entertainment. It happens
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for
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several reasons
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as consumer culture and technology. In my opinion, it is
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a negative
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development because
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affects
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psychological
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the psychological
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of
people
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. Nowadays, there are
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skyrocket
in consumer culture where shopping is promoted as a leisure activity rather than just a necessity.
People
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buy
stuff
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which
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not important for their life.
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, the advent of online shopping, mobile apps, and the integration of virtual reality in shopping experiences has made it more engaging and interactive.
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, Shoppee, one of the biggest online shop
website
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websites
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in Indonesia, always give
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to
people
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every month.
This
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situation
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people
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to buy something from
this
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platform even though they
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do not
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need the
stuff
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. It happens since
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they
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suggest in their mind about
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the good
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opportunity
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opportunities
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,
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, it leads them
buying
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to buy
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many things.
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,
the
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advance
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technology
make
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it accessible
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only using one device
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as
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a phone
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or laptop.
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, they
not
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do not
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need much effort to get things, only by
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from online
then
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the
stuff
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will be
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arrived
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to
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home.
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This
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habbits
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habits
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lead
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development since
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they
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affect
people
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's
psycological
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psychological
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as anxiety.
People
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tend to force themselves to buy something that they desire even though they have
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no
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money.
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, a girl who
have
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has
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over consumerism
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over-consumerism
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habbit
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habit
willing to borrow money to buy
limited
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a limited
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bag
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bags
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from luxury brands.
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Furthermore
, when
people
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can not get the
stuff
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they will feel anxious and
desprate
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desperate
at the same time. In conclusion, the major reasons are consumer culture that
change
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changes
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the function of shopping and technological advancements
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that makes
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makes
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make
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easier
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it easier
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access for
people
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to buy something. In my own perspective, it will lead
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to negative
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development
such
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as mental
ilness
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illness
.
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task achievement
Make sure to proofread your essay for grammatical accuracy and clarity. There are several grammatical errors and awkward phrases, such as 'the function of shopping from buy necessary things change' which should be 'the function of shopping has changed from buying necessary things'.
coherence and cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single main idea, and develop it thoroughly before moving on to the next point. Some points, like the impact of anxiety, could be further elaborated on with more specific examples and analysis.
task achievement
Your essay adequately addresses the prompt, discussing both reasons for the development and its impact.
task achievement
The essay provides relevant examples, such as the example of Shoppee in Indonesia, which helps illustrate your points.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • consumer culture
  • leisure activity
  • technological advancements
  • online shopping
  • mobile apps
  • virtual reality
  • engaging and interactive
  • disposable incomes
  • non-essential items
  • marketing strategies
  • aggressive advertising
  • retailers
  • in-store events
  • sales promotions
  • social interaction
  • multifunctional destination
  • psychological satisfaction
  • emotional gratification
  • self-esteem
  • stress relief
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