This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of whether or not every child should be taught to play a musical instrument.
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IELTS Essay: Education
Some educators believe that every child should be taught how to play a musical instrument.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many teachers feel that learning to play a musical instrument is an indispensable part of a student’s education. In my opinion, there are socioeconomic concerns with this tenet but it is still advisable overall.
Detractors can easily argue not every child has access to the supportive environment required to learn an instrument. Firstly, a family might not have enough money if a child wants to learn piano or buy a quality guitar. There are also related expenses that include the fees for private lessons and other equipment. Added to this, they will need their parents to have enough time to drive them to and from rehearsals and recitals. At home, the entire family will have to listen to them practice and this could be contentious if there are a lot of people living in one home or a child shares their room with siblings or relatives. All these factors affect underprivileged children and place them at a decided disadvantage.
Nonetheless, the above issues can be mitigated with more funding for schools and the developmental benefits of music outweigh all other concerns. Research has shown that in early development, physical changes take place in the brains of both children and adolescents. Some of these relate to music and children who take up an instrument, even if they quit later, have demonstrated improved cognitive flexibility and creativity in longitudinal studies across a variety of cultural backgrounds. Apart from the scientific grounding, it also common sense that children will feel more fulfilled and derive a lot of joy from playing music. This can provide a boost to not only academics but also their long-term mental well-being.
In conclusion, though policymakers will have to account for accessibility issues, learning an instrument is key for neurodevelopment. Schools, parents, and teachers should work together to ensure the best chances of success.
Analysis
1. Many teachers feel that learning to play a musical instrument is an indispensable part of a student’s education. 2. In my opinion, there are socioeconomic concerns with this tenet but it is still advisable overall.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Detractors can easily argue not every child has access to the supportive environment required to learn an instrument. 2. Firstly, a family might not have enough money if a child wants to learn piano or buy a quality guitar. 3. There are also related expenses that include the fees for private lessons and other equipment. 4. Added to this, they will need their parents to have enough time to drive them to and from rehearsals and recitals. 5. At home, the entire family will have to listen to them practice and this could be contentious if there are a lot of people living in one home or a child shares their room with siblings or relatives. 6. All these factors affect underprivileged children and place them at a decided disadvantage.
Write a clear topic sentence with your main idea at the end.
Begin to develop your main idea.
Use a real or hypothetical example.
Add more detail to fully support your main idea.
Don’t switch to a new main idea.
Finish with a summary.
1. Nonetheless, the above issues can be mitigated with more funding for schools and the developmental benefits of music outweigh all other concerns. 2. Research has shown that in early development, physical changes take place in the brains of both children and adolescents. 3. Some of these relate to music and children who take up an instrument, even if they quit later, have demonstrated improved cognitive flexibility and creativity in longitudinal studies across a variety of cultural backgrounds. 4. Apart from the scientific grounding, it also common sense that children will feel more fulfilled and derive a lot of joy from playing music. 5. This can provide a boost to not only academics but also their long-term mental well-being.
Write another topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Use research to support your idea.
Develop the research.
Add in more detail if possible.
Conclude with a strong statement.
1. In conclusion, though policymakers will have to account for accessibility issues, learning an instrument is key for neurodevelopment. 2. Schools, parents, and teachers should work together to ensure the best chances of success.
Repeat your opinion and summarise your main ideas.
Add a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?
Many teachers feel that learning to play a musical instrument is an indispensable part of a student’s education. In my opinion, there are socioeconomic concerns with this tenet but it is still advisable overall.
Detractors can easily argue not every child has access to the supportive environment required to learn an instrument. Firstly, a family might not have enough money if a child wants to learn piano or buy a quality guitar. There are also related expenses that include the fees for private lessons and other equipment. Added to this, they will need their parents to have enough time to drive them to and from rehearsals and recitals. At home, the entire family will have to listen to them practice and this could be contentious if there are a lot of people living in one home or a child shares their room with siblings or relatives. All these factors affect underprivileged children and place them at a decided disadvantage.
Nonetheless, the above issues can be mitigated with more funding for schools and the developmental benefits of music outweigh all other concerns. Research has shown that in early development, physical changes take place in the brains of both children and adolescents. Some of these relate to music and children who take up an instrument, even if they quit later, have demonstrated improved cognitive flexibility and creativity in longitudinal studies across a variety of cultural backgrounds. Apart from the scientific grounding, it also common sense that children will feel more fulfilled and derive a lot of joy from playing music. This can provide a boost to not only academics but also their long-term mental well-being.
In conclusion, though policymakers will have to account for accessibility issues, learning an instrument is key for neurodevelopment. Schools, parents, and teachers should work together to ensure the best chances of success.
Answers
indispensable crucial
socioeconomic concerns questions about class
tenet principle
advisable overall in general good
detractors critics
easily argue point out effortlessly
access to can get to
supportive environment required good family support
firstly first of all
quality guitar good guitar
related expenses other money that must be spent
fees cost
private lessons one on one lessons
other equipment other musical items
added to this moreover
rehearsals practicing
recitals a mini-concert
entire family whole family
contentious controversial
shares their room with live in the same room
factors elements
underprivileged children poor kids
place them at a decided disadvantage definitely worse off
nonetheless regardless
mitigated somewhat countered by
funding money for
developmental benefits positive impact on how they grow up
Many teachers feel that learning to play a musical instrument is an i_________________e part of a student’s education. In my opinion, there are s_____________________s with this t_______t but it is still a__________________l.
D_______________s can e____________e not every child has a___________o the s___________________________________d to learn an instrument. F__________y, a family might not have enough money if a child wants to learn piano or buy a q_______________r. There are also r________________s that include the f____s for p_________________s and o_________________t. A_________________s, they will need their parents to have enough time to drive them to and from r______________s and r____________s. At home, the e______________y will have to listen to them practice and this could be c______________s if there are a lot of people living in one home or a child s_______________________h siblings or relatives. All these f__________s affect u__________________________n and p_______________________________________e.
N____________________s, the above issues can be m______________d with more f____________g for schools and the d_______________________s of music o____________________________s. Research has shown that i_____________________________t, physical changes t____________e in the brains of both children and a_________________s. Some of these r__________o music and children who t__________p an instrument, even if they q____t later, have d__________________________________________y and creativity in l_______________________s across a variety of c____________________s. A____________m the s_____________________g, it also common sense that children will f____________________d and d_________e a lot of joy from playing music. This can p________________t to n_____________y academics b__________o their l________________________________g.
In conclusion, though p__________________s will have to a_____________________________s, learning an instrument is k___y for n____________________________t. Schools, parents, and teachers should w_________________________r to e_____________e the b________________________s.
This is an IELTS writing task 1 sample answer essay related to a table that shows international tourist arrivals.
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IELTS Essay Task 1 Table: International Tourist Arrivals
The table details the international tourist arrivals in millions in 8 countries in 2009 and 2010 and the changes (in percentages).
in 2009
in 2010
% Change
France
76
76
0
USA
66
67
1.5
Spain
55
56
1.8
UK
55
57
3.6
Italy
44
45
2.3
Turkey
32
46
33
China
22
34
55
Germany
10
24
109
Hong Kong
10
9
-11
The table compares the number of tourists arriving in 8 countries in 2009 and 2010. In general, tourism rose slightly in the United States, Spain, the UK, and Italy and increased dramatically in Turkey, China, and Germany. Figures fell in Hong Kong and were stable in France, which had the most tourists overall.
Looking first of all at France, numbers were unchanged at 76 million tourists in both years. The United States increased by 1.5% from 66 to 67 million and Spain followed a similar trajectory (55 to 56 million tourists). Tourists to the UK increased by double that rate (3.6%) and overtook Spain in 2010 by 1 million visitors. In Italy, the rate of growth was slower at 2.3%, translating to an increase to 45 million. Turkey surged past Italy, rising 33% to 46 million.
There were also significant increases in China, which went from 22 to 34 million (a 55% growth), and Germany (a 109% expansion to 24 million). The lowest numbers were in Hong Kong as tourism fell by 11% to end at 9 million.
Analysis
1. The table compares the number of tourists arriving in 8 countries in 2009 and 2010. 2. In general, tourism rose slightly in the United States, Spain, the UK, and Italy and increased dramatically in Turkey, China, and Germany. 3. Figures fell in Hong Kong and were stable in France, which had the most tourists overall.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Begin to give the trend for most countries.
Cover the complete trend for all countries. Read more about writing your general overview and the mistake most students make with tables here.
1. Looking first of all at France, numbers were unchanged at 76 million tourists in both years. 2. The United States increased by 1.5% from 66 to 67 million and Spain followed a similar trajectory (55 to 56 million tourists). 3. Tourists to the UK increased by double that rate (3.6%) and overtook Spain in 2010 by 1 million visitors. 4. In Italy, the rate of growth was slower at 2.3%, translating to an increase to 45 million. 5. Turkey surged past Italy, rising 33% to 46 million.
Begin writing about the data.
Always compare.
Continue comparing the data.
Be sure that all data is included or implied.
1. There were also significant increases in China, which went from 22 to 34 million (a 55% growth), and Germany (a 109% expansion to 24 million). 2. The lowest numbers were in Hong Kong as tourism fell by 11% to end at 9 million.
Write a new paragraph for the countries with different trends/numbers.
Detail all the data clearly and accurately.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?
The table compares the number of tourists arriving in 8 countries in 2009 and 2010. In general, tourism rose slightly in the United States, Spain, the UK, and Italy and increased dramatically in Turkey, China, and Germany. Figures fell in Hong Kong and were stable in France, which had the most tourists overall.
Looking first of all at France, numbers were unchanged at 76 million tourists in both years. The United States increased by 1.5% from 66 to 67 million and Spain followed a similar trajectory (55 to 56 million tourists). Tourists to the UK increased by double that rate (3.6%) and overtook Spain in 2010 by 1 million visitors. In Italy, the rate of growth was slower at 2.3%, translating to an increase to 45 million. Turkey surged past Italy, rising 33% to 46 million.
There were also significant increases in China, which went from 22 to 34 million (a 55% growth), and Germany (a 109% expansion to 24 million). The lowest numbers were in Hong Kong as tourism fell by 11% to end at 9 million.
Answers
compares contrasts
in general overall
rose slightly increased a little
increased dramatically increased a lot
figures statistics
were stable unchanged
most tourists overall highest numbers in general
looking first of all at comparing first
unchanged stable
similar trajectory almost the same pattern
increased by double that rate went up twice as much
The table c____________s the number of tourists arriving in 8 countries in 2009 and 2010. I____________l, tourism r_____________y in the United States, Spain, the UK, and Italy and i_________________________y in Turkey, China, and Germany. F_________s fell in Hong Kong and w___________e in France, which had the m__________________l.
L_______________________t France, numbers were u____________d at 76 million tourists in both years. The United States increased by 1.5% from 66 to 67 million and Spain followed a s___________________y (55 to 56 million tourists). Tourists to the UK i________________________e (3.6%) and o_____________k Spain in 2010 by 1 million visitors. In Italy, the r________________________r at 2.3%, t_________________o an increase to 45 million. Turkey s_____________t Italy, r__________g 33% to 46 million.
There were also s________________________s in China, which w__________m 22 t__ 34 million (a 55% growth), and Germany (a 109% e______________n to 24 million). The lowest numbers were in Hong Kong as t_______________l by 11% to e_________t 9 million.
This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of public art.
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IELTS Essay: Public Art
Some people believe that the government should spend more money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues in cities to make them better places to live in.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some feel governments should invest more in public art in cities to boost the quality of life. Personally, I am in disagreement with this idea because it has little actual importance for the average citizen.
On the one hand, public art beautifies a city. A city stripped of all art gives off the dreary appearance of being purely for utilitarian value and the daily rigour of work. In contrast, cities that have invested heavily in public art, such as New York City, offer their residents a beautiful and inspiring home. A child who sees sculptures and murals walking home will feel the city is a nicer place to live and workers passing by works of art will have some emotional relief from the demands of the day. This not only builds up the character of urban areas for local inhabitants and instills a sense of pride, but also attracts tourists and professional artists to the city, both of which contribute to a vibrant city.
Nonetheless, public art has little quantifiable positive value. Most city-dwellers are too engrossed in their hectic schedules to notice public art. This art, therefore, means nothing to most locals, while also diverting an outsized share of a city’s budget. There are other more vital areas requiring development such as high-end infrastructure, well-rounded healthcare systems, and modern recreational facilities. Moreover, the public space used to house these works of art cannot be used for practical purposes including critical public facilities like restrooms, bus stops or parks. Those who rely on these other facilities will have more trouble finding them and their quality of life may be somewhat impacted by a preference for art.
Despite the aesthetic value of public art, government bodies should focus more on urban issues that truly matter to their constituents. There must be a degree of balance but it should always tip more towards pragmatic concerns.
Analysis
1. Some feel governments should invest more in public art in cities to boost the quality of life. 2. Personally, I am in disagreement with this idea because it has little actual importance for the average citizen.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Choose a clear side. Read more about introductions here.
1. On the one hand, public art beautifies a city. 2. A city stripped of all art gives off the dreary appearance of being purely for utilitarian value and the daily rigour of work. 3. In contrast, cities that have invested heavily in public art, such as New York City, offer their residents a beautiful and inspiring home. 4. A child who sees sculptures and murals walking home will feel the city is a nicer place to live and workers passing by works of art will have some emotional relief from the demands of the day. 5. This not only builds up the character of urban areas for local inhabitants and instills a sense of pride, but also attracts tourists and professional artists to the city, both of which contribute to a vibrant city.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Give a specific example.
Develop the example.
Finish developing the example fully.
1. Nonetheless, public art has little quantifiable positive value. 2. Most city-dwellers are too engrossed in their hectic schedules to notice public art. 3. This art, therefore, means nothing to most locals, while also diverting an outsized share of a city’s budget. 4. There are other more vital areas requiring development such as high-end infrastructure, well-rounded healthcare systems, and modern recreational facilities. 5. Moreover, the public space used to house these works of art cannot be used for practical purposes including critical public facilities like restrooms, bus stops or parks. 6. Those who rely on these other facilities will have more trouble finding them and their quality of life may be somewhat impacted by a preference for art.
Write another topic sentence with a new main idea.
Explain your main idea.
Continue to explain or develop the idea.
Give specific examples to support your idea.
The more detail, the better!
Conclude with a strong statement.
1. Despite the aesthetic value of public art, government bodies should focus more on urban issues that truly matter to their constituents. 2. There must be a degree of balance but it should always tip more towards pragmatic concerns.
Summarise your main ideas and repeat your opinion.
Add a final thought. Read more about how to write an IELTS conclusion here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?
Some feel governments should invest more in public art in cities to boost the quality of life. Personally, I am in disagreement with this idea because it has little actual importance for the average citizen.
On the one hand, public art beautifies a city. A city stripped of all art gives off the dreary appearance of being purely for utilitarian value and the daily rigour of work. In contrast, cities that have invested heavily in public art, such as New York City, offer their residents a beautiful and inspiring home. A child who sees sculptures and murals walking home will feel the city is a nicer place to live and workers passing by works of art will have some emotional relief from the demands of the day. This not only builds up the character of urban areas for local inhabitants and instills a sense of pride, but also attracts tourists and professional artists to the city, both of which contribute to a vibrant city.
Nonetheless, public art has little quantifiable positive value. Most city-dwellers are too engrossed in their hectic schedules to notice public art. This art, therefore, means nothing to most locals, while also diverting an outsized share of a city’s budget. There are other more vital areas requiring development such as high-end infrastructure, well-rounded healthcare systems, and modern recreational facilities. Moreover, the public space used to house these works of art cannot be used for practical purposes including critical public facilities like restrooms, bus stops or parks. Those who rely on these other facilities will have more trouble finding them and their quality of life may be somewhat impacted by a preference for art.
Despite the aesthetic value of public art, government bodies should focus more on urban issues that truly matter to their constituents. There must be a degree of balance but it should always tip more towards pragmatic concerns.
Answers
invest put money into
boost increase
quality of life standard of living
I am in disagreement with don’t agree with
little actual importance not much real impact
average citizen normal person
beautifies makes beautiful
stripped of doesn’t have
dreary appearance boring look
purely for utilitarian value only for its use
daily rigour of work daily grind of a job
invested heavily giving a lot of money to
offer their residents give to citizens
inspiring elevating
murals large paintings
passing by walking past
emotional relief makes you feel better
demands of the day rigor of work, life
builds up the character creates a sense of identity
urban areas cities
local inhabitants people who live there
instills imparts
attracts makes come there
contribute to a vibrant city makes the city better
nonetheless regardless
little quantifiable positive value not much actual import
city-dwellers city residents
engrossed lost in
hectic schedules busy days
notice pay attention to
means nothing to has no value to
diverting sending in a different direction
outsized share of a city’s budget take up too much money
vital areas important parts
high-end infrastructure roads, plumbing, electricity, etc.
well-rounded healthcare systems hospitals
modern recreational facilities gyms
moreover furthermore
house verb of house
practical purposes concrete reasons
critical public facilities key places for all residents
Some feel governments should i_______t more in public art in cities to b______t the q______________e. Personally, I______________________h this idea because it has l_________________________e for the a________________n.
On the one hand, public art b_____________s a city. A city s______________f all art gives off the d__________________e of being p_________________________e and the d______________________k. In contrast, cities that have i_____________________y in public art, such as New York City, o________________________s a beautiful and i_____________g home. A child who sees sculptures and m________s walking home will feel the city is a nicer place to live and workers p_____________by works of art will have some e____________________f from the d_____________________y. This not only b____________________________r of u_____________s for l____________________s and i_____________s a sense of pride, but also a____________s tourists and professional artists to the city, both of which c_________________________y.
N________________s, public art has l________________________________e. Most c____________________s are too e______________d in their h_________________s to n_________e public art. This art, therefore, m_________________o most locals, while also d______________g an o____________________________t. There are other more v_____________s requiring development such as h____________________________e, w____________________________s, and m______________________________s. M_____________r, the public space used to h__________e these works of art cannot be used for p______________________s including c_________________________s like restrooms, bus stops or parks. Those who r__________n these other facilities will have more trouble finding them and their quality of life may be s______________________d by a p_______________________t.
Despite the a_____________________e of public art, g_____________________s should focus more on u_______________s that t_________________r to their c_______________s. There must be a d__________________e but it should always t___________________________________s.
This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer from the general training test about the topic of leisure time.
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IELTS Writing Task 2 General Training Sample Answer: Malls and Leisure Time
Shopping is now one of the most popular forms of leisure activities in many countries for young adults.
Why is this?
Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Shopping has become more common as a result of the introduction of large shopping malls. I strongly believe this has brought considerable economic benefits to society at large.
Since the advent of the mall, companies have relentlessly sought new ways to attract consumers, resulting in today’s megamalls. In the past, shoppers would make dedicated trips to specific stores for products. In the 1980s in the United States, the novel combination of shopping plazas and department stores with entertainment venues like state-of-the-art cinemas and appetizing foods courts made them the centre of social activity for a generation. It is therefore no wonder that youths and adults alike the world over opt to spend their time and money shopping at malls that cater to all their needs.
While some might argue that shopping is largely a waste of time, I feel that its economic advantages outweigh other concerns. Masses of wealthy middle-class consumers contribute greatly to economic prosperity and that brings various benefits to all socioeconomic classes. A counter-point illustrating this would be in Japan in the last two decades where a long recession has decimated the middle-class, leading to decreased shopping, closures of malls and a stagnant economy. The government has desperately lowered interest rates in order to stimulate the type of spending that malls encourage. Malls, as one crucial part of a consumer society, serve to encourage spending and national prosperity.
In conclusion, an increasing number of people frequent malls for their convenience and this boosts the economy. If governments were to invest more money in tax cuts this would further encourage spending at malls and help developing nations and developed ones whose growth has plateaued.
Analysis
1. Shopping has become more common as a result of the introduction of large shopping malls. 2. I strongly believe this has brought considerable economic benefits to society at large.
1. Since the advent of the mall, companies have relentlessly sought new ways to attract consumers, resulting in today’s megamalls. 2. In the past, shoppers would make dedicated trips to specific stores for products. 3. In the 1980s in the United States, the novel combination of shopping plazas and department stores with entertainment venues like state-of-the-art cinemas and appetizing foods courts made them the centre of social activity for a generation. 4. It is therefore no wonder that youths and adults alike the world over opt to spend their time and money shopping at malls that cater to all their needs.
Write a clear topic sentence answering the first question with your opinion at the end.
Explaing your main idea.
Start a specific example and develop it fully.
State the results of your example.
1. While some might argue that shopping is largely a waste of time, I feel that its economic advantages outweigh other concerns. 2. Masses of wealthy middle-class consumers contribute greatly to economic prosperity and that brings various benefits to all socioeconomic classes. 3. A counter-point illustrating this would be in Japan in the last two decades where a long recession has decimated the middle-class, leading to decreased shopping, closures of malls and a stagnant economy. 4. The government has desperately lowered interest rates in order to stimulate the type of spending that malls encourage. 5. Malls, as one crucial part of a consumer society, serve to encourage spending and national prosperity.
Write another topic sentence with a new main idea.
Explaing your main idea.
Give an example or counter-example.
Develop the example.
State the final results.
1. In conclusion, an increasing number of people frequent malls for their convenience and this boosts the economy. 2. If governments were to invest more money in tax cuts this would further encourage spending at malls and help developing nations and developed ones whose growth has plateaued.
Repeat and summarise your main ideas.
Add a final thought/detail. Read about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?
Shopping has become more common as a result of the introduction of large shopping malls. I strongly believe this has brought considerable economic benefits to society at large.
Since the advent of the mall, companies have relentlessly sought new ways to attract consumers, resulting in today’s megamalls. In the past, shoppers would make dedicated trips to specific stores for products. In the 1980s in the United States, the novel combination of shopping plazas and department stores with entertainment venues like state-of-the-art cinemas and appetizing foods courts made them the centre of social activity for a generation. It is therefore no wonder that youths and adults alike the world over opt to spend their time and money shopping at malls that cater to all their needs.
While some might argue that shopping is largely a waste of time, I feel that its economic advantages outweigh other concerns. Masses of wealthy middle-class consumers contribute greatly to economic prosperity and that brings various benefits to all socioeconomic classes. A counter-point illustrating this would be in Japan in the last two decades where a long recession has decimated the middle-class, leading to decreased shopping, closures of malls and a stagnant economy. The government has desperately lowered interest rates in order to stimulate the type of spending that malls encourage. Malls, as one crucial part of a consumer society, serve to encourage spending and national prosperity.
In conclusion, an increasing number of people frequent malls for their convenience and this boosts the economy. If governments were to invest more money in tax cuts this would further encourage spending at malls and help developing nations and developed ones whose growth has plateaued.
Answers
as a result the outcome is
introduction of since they started
considerable economic benefits good for the economy
society at large all of society, all citizens
advent beginning of
relentlessly sought looking hard for
attract consumers bring in shoppers
resulting in the result/effect is
megamalls really big malls/shopping centres
make dedicated trips going there just for
novel combination new mix
plazas publick places
department stores malls
entertainment venues cinemas, arcades, etc.
state-of-the-art cinemas new movie theatres
appetizing foods courts enticing restaurants in a mall
centre of social activity social hub
for a generation for all people born around the same time
no wonder little surprise
alike the same
the world over everywhere in the world
cater to all their needs can do whatever they want there
largely a waste of time mostly not a good use of time
economic advantages outweigh other concerns benefits to the economy more important than
masses large groups of people
wealthy middle-class consumers people with some money, not too rich or poor
economic prosperity good for the economy
socioeconomic classes rich and poor people
a counter-point illustrating this would be in an example of the opposite case is
long recession lengthy economic downturn
decimated hurt a lot
closures of malls malls closing down
stagnant economy economy not growing
desperately lowered interest rates hurriedly cut the rate for borrowing money
stimulate encourage
crucial part key element
consumer society people shopping
encourage spending stimulate buying
national prosperity a country making money, doing well
frequent go to a lot (verb)
boosts increases
tax cuts reducing the money you have to pay in taxes
growth has plateaued stable, not increasing or decreasing
Shopping has become more common a___________t of the i________________f large shopping malls. I strongly believe this has brought c______________________________s to s_________________e.
Since the a__________t of the mall, companies have r_______________________t new ways to a________________________s, r_____________n today’s m_______________s. In the past, shoppers would m______________________s to specific stores for products. In the 1980s in the United States, the n________________________n of shopping p_________s and d____________________s with e________________________s like s__________________________s and a___________________________s made them the c_________________________y f_____________________n. It is therefore n________________r that youths and adults a______e t__________________r opt to spend their time and money shopping at malls that c______________________s.
While some might argue that shopping is l_____________________e, I feel that its e______________________________________s. M_________s of w________________________________s contribute greatly to e__________________________y and that brings various benefits to all s_____________________________s. A__________________________________________n Japan in the last two decades where a l____________________n has d____________d the middle-class, leading to decreased shopping, c________________________s and a s__________________y. The government has d_____________________________s in order to s______________e the type of spending that malls encourage. Malls, as one c_______________t of a c______________________y, serve to e________________________g and n__________________________y.
In conclusion, an increasing number of people f______________t malls for their convenience and this b__________s the economy. If governments were to invest more money in t___________s this would further encourage spending at malls and help developing nations and developed ones whose g______________________d.
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