In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do thier shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?

this

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fast-paced era, many small businesses and local markets are competing with large shopping

centres

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and

malls

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. People give priority to the

malls

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for buying goods, especially in

metropolis

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a metropolis

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Although

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apply

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this

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is a positive

develpoment

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development

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essay will discuss

the

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apply

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both perspectives with real-life examples.

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with, large shopping

centres

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have lots of benefits. First of all, customers can buy all the products in the same store.

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is because there are many facilities available

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such

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, such

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apply

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clothing brands, shoes and grocery items.

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, Cinemas and food

court

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courts

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are

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another big advantage which is offered by these commercial

malls

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, people often visit city

centres

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because they can eat, enjoy and entertain themselves in one place. Another significant benefit of

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is that shoppers can park their

vehlicles

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vehicles

free

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apply

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of cost in the parking of these buildings, they do not have any stress to look for their vehicles

while

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shopping.

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this

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, offers and discounts are another positive thing about it.

retail

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Retail

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complexes often give promotional discounts on various items during festivals.

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, " during a study in

india

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India

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, 2017, it

has been

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was

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found that customers got more limited-time deals on festivals and the sale was

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a block-buster

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block-buster

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blockbuster

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. In conclusion, despite

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retail hubs

provide

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providing

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easy access to many

amenties

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amenities

, local shops are as important as

malls

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, for the

develpoment

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development

local

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the local

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community. The benefits of large shopping

centres

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such

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, such

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as convenience, affordability and

entertainment

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entertainment,

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make

this

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trend a largely positive development.

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Aug 14, 2025

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2
Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
22
Grammar mistakes
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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 5.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 4.0

Complete response

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

247 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

economies of scale
local economy
unique local products
sense of community
local culture and identity
job opportunities
environmental footprint
time-efficient
social hubs
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