Small, independent shops will have no place in the future. To what extent do you agree with this statement? 1- Do you agree or disagree? 2- Note down a few points which support your opinion.

Nowadays, online shopping and supermarkets have a huge influence on the market.

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some people believe that small

shops

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have special items to sell, I,

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others, strongly believe that buying online or from

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the supermarket

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will dominate the market next couple of years because it is easier, cheaper, and

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difference

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items to choose from.

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with, the independent

shops

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have many disadvantages. To elaborate, when the owners’

shops

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decide to open, they choose

inconvenience

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and random locations to open at based on their desires.

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, some owners,

who

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choose a site near to their houses for easier access or for cheaper rent not based on the goods that they need to sell. Not only have they selected

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locations, but

also

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some of them sell products based on

trend

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not based on their experience

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apply

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, online shopping and supermarkets have many advantages which push people to buy from them over small

shops

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. To explain, if anyone has

busy

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a busy

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week, they can shop online to save their time and may be cheaper by comparing the product with different stores, and

then

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choose

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the best offer.

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, online shopping platforms have many customers which

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they regularly offer discounts for them. What can be said is that online platforms and supermarkets are considered better options for shopping.

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, it can be reiterated is that

however

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some

individual

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individuals

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support the idea of small

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, others and I argue that online shopping and

super markets

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supermarkets

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have better offers which are cheaper and time-saving which suitable for most

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apply

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customers. In my opinion, online businesses and markets have a higher market share and they develop strategies suitable for their customers.

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Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

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Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

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Clear & comprehensive ideas

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