This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of working life and job security from the general training IELTS exam.
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IELTS Essay: Working Life and Job Security
Some people say that individuals should change jobs during their working life often while others believe that doing the same job has advantages to individuals, companies, and society.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many are of the opinion that it is preferable for individuals, corporations and society more generally for workers to remain in the same position long-term. Although such a contention has transparent benefits, I am largely in disagreement.
Those who argue against employment mobility point out how it can facilitate consistent progress for all parties involved. Firstly, companies are the most likely to profit since they will not have to hire and train new employees and will be able to cultivate a positive company ethos. As companies flourish, it necessarily follows that individuals will be able to gain promotions and raises. This will enable a higher standard of living. Finally, society itself will benefit as the private and public world can achieve a balanced system of mutual benefits. There is then less likelihood of unemployment and civil unrest.
However, I would argue the opportunities that individuals may miss by not changing jobs are more significant. A worker who is unhappy in their job has the power to improve the situation. For instance, if a person is under-utilized and underpaid in their current position, they could apply for a new job or move to a new sector. If the move is successful, they will not regret their decision and if not they can always apply for another job. In the aggregate, citizens finding more satisfying jobs and taking full advantage of their latent abilities will lead to a happier society. This will in turn grow the economy and corporations are likely to be more productive with an engaged workforce.
In conclusion, the tangible impact of remaining in a single job does not outweigh the potential gain for individuals, and society by extension, when seeking a varied career path. There are exceptions to this but most workers should be willing to switch jobs when possible.
Analysis
1. Many are of the opinion that it is preferable for individuals, corporations and society more generally for workers to remain in the same position long-term. 2. Although such a contention has transparent benefits, I am largely in disagreement.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who argue against employment mobility point out how it can facilitate consistent progress for all parties involved. 2. Firstly, companies are the most likely to profit since they will not have to hire and train new employees and will be able to cultivate a positive company ethos. 3. As companies flourish, it necessarily follows that individuals will be able to gain promotions and raises. 4. This will enable a higher standard of living. 5. Finally, society itself will benefit as the private and public world can achieve a balanced system of mutual benefits. 6. There is then less likelihood of unemployment and civil unrest.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific or hypothetical examples.
Keep developing it fully.
Finish development.
Make sure you have dealt with all points in the topic.
1. However, I would argue the opportunities that individuals may miss by not changing jobs are more significant. 2. A worker who is unhappy in their job has the power to improve the situation. 3. For instance, if a person is under-utilized and underpaid in their current position, they could apply for a new job or move to a new sector. 4. If the move is successful, they will not regret their decision and if not they can always apply for another job. 5. In the aggregate, citizens finding more satisfying jobs and taking full advantage of their latent abilities will lead to a happier society. 6. This will in turn grow the economy and corporations are likely to be more productive with an engaged workforce.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Add as much information as you can and make sure it links logically.
Develop the example fully.
Finish the paragraph strong.
1. In conclusion, the tangible impact of remaining in a single job does not outweigh the potential gain for individuals, and society by extension, when seeking a varied career path. 2. There are exceptions to this but most workers should be willing to switch jobs when possible.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Many are of the opinion that it is preferable for individuals, corporations and society more generally for workers to remain in the same position long-term. Although such a contention has transparent benefits, I am largely in disagreement.
Those who argue against employment mobility point out how it can facilitate consistent progress for all parties involved. Firstly, companies are the most likely to profit since they will not have to hire and train new employees and will be able to cultivate a positive company ethos. As companies flourish, it necessarily follows that individuals will be able to gain promotions and raises. This will enable a higher standard of living. Finally, society itself will benefit as the private and public world can achieve a balanced system of mutual benefits. There is then less likelihood of unemployment and civil unrest.
However, I would argue the opportunities that individuals may miss by not changing jobs are more significant. A worker who is unhappy in their job has the power to improve the situation. For instance, if a person is under-utilized and underpaid in their current position, they could apply for a new job or move to a new sector. If the move is successful, they will not regret their decision and if not they can always apply for another job. In the aggregate, citizens finding more satisfying jobs and taking full advantage of their latent abilities will lead to a happier society. This will in turn grow the economy and corporations are likely to be more productive with an engaged workforce.
In conclusion, the tangible impact of remaining in a single job does not outweigh the potential gain for individuals, and society by extension, when seeking a varied career path. There are exceptions to this but most workers should be willing to switch jobs when possible.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
preferable better
individuals people
corporations companies
society more generally all people in country
workers employees
remain stay
position long-term job for a long time
although however
contention belief
transparent benefits clear advantages
largely mostly
those who argue against people who disagree with
employment mobility changing jobs
point out argue
facilitate consistent progress enable continued growth
parties involved groups, people engaged with this
hire give a job
train teach about
cultivate help grow
positive company ethos good environment
flourish do really well
necessarily follows of necessity causes
gain promotions get a new job
raises increases
enable allow for
higher standard of living better quality of life
private and public personal and society
achieve a balanced system of mutual benefits good social order
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
Many are of the opinion that it is p____________e for i___________s, c__________s and s______________________y for w_________s to r________n in the same p_________________m. A__________h such a c________n has t_________________s, I am l_______y in disagreement.
T________________________________t e___________________y p____________t how it can f___________e c__________________s for all p_______________d. Firstly, companies are the most likely to profit since they will not have to h____e and t______n new employees and will be able to c__________e a p___________________s. As companies f________h, it n____________s that individuals will be able to g___________________s and r________s. This will e_______e a h________________g. Finally, society itself will benefit as the p__________________c world can a_________________________________________s. There is then less l___________d of u____________t and c____________t.
However, I would argue the o_______________s that individuals may miss by not changing jobs are more s___________t. A worker who is unhappy in their job has the power to i___________________n. For instance, if a person is u________d and u__________d in their c________t position, they could apply for a new job or move to a n__________r. If the move is successful, they will not r________t their decision and if not they can always apply for another job. I______________e, c_______s finding more s____________g jobs and t____________________e of their l_____________s will lead to a happier society. This will i________n grow the economy and corporations are likely to be more p___________e with an e___________________e.
In conclusion, the t______________t of remaining in a single job does not o________h the p_________l gain for individuals, and society b__________n, when s___________________________h. There are e________s to this but most workers should be w_______g to s______h jobs w_____________e.
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This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of supermarkets.
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IELTS Essay: Supermarkets
Many supermarkets are selling more and more products that are imported from other countries instead of selling food that is locally sourced.
What are the reasons for this?
Is this a positive or negative development?
Some feel that supermarkets today sell too many imported products compared to the number of locally produced ones. In my opinion, this is a result of changes in consumer tastes and it is a negative overall.
The main cause behind this phenomenon is an exponential shift among consumers. Over the last century advances in sea and air transport have allowed supermarkets to import products from all over the world. As a result, an individual living in New England can try exotic fruits like mangos and pomegranates that cannot normally be grown in a four season climate. Once a person tries a new food and enjoys it, they are more likely to sample other new fruits and vegetables. They then recommend those foods to others and shifts in taste quickly become mainstream and irreversible.
This change is negative as it hurts local farmers and the environment. Local producers must now compete with large companies that source products such as bananas at lower prices and undercut farmers. Consumers naturally buy the cheaper products and the result is that local farmers often cannot survive without government subsidies or must close their operations. Moreover, this development leads to greater consumption of fossil fuels. Imported products allow consumers to shop out of season, for example eating asparagus year round, but this requires shipping products globally and increasing the burning of fossil fuels involved in transportation.
In conclusion, though supermarkets now enable shoppers to have more varied palates, this poses tremendous risks for local producers and the environment. Therefore, tariffs on imports should be high.
Analysis
1. Some feel that supermarkets today sell too many imported products compared to the number of locally produced ones. 2. In my opinion, this is a result of changes in consumer tastes and it is a negative overall.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. The main cause behind this phenomenon is an exponential shift among consumers. 2. Over the last century advances in sea and air transport have allowed supermarkets to import products from all over the world. 3. As a result, an individual living in New England can try exotic fruits like mangos and pomegranates that cannot normally be grown in a four season climate. 4. Once a person tries a new food and enjoys it, they are more likely to sample other new fruits and vegetables. 5. They then recommend those foods to others and shifts in taste quickly become mainstream and irreversible.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific or hypothetical examples.
Keep developing it fully.
Finish development.
1. This change is negative as it hurts local farmers and the environment. 2. Local producers must now compete with large companies that source products such as bananas at lower prices and undercut farmers. 3. Consumers naturally buy the cheaper products and the result is that local farmers often cannot survive without government subsidies or must close their operations. 4. Moreover, this development leads to greater consumption of fossil fuels. 5. Imported products allow consumers to shop out of season, for example eating asparagus year round, but this requires shipping products globally and increasing the burning of fossil fuels involved in transportation.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Add as much information as you can and make sure it links logically.
Develop the example fully.
1. In conclusion, though supermarkets now enable shoppers to have more varied palates, this poses tremendous risks for local producers and the environment. 2. Therefore, tariffs on imports should be high.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Some feel that supermarkets today sell too many imported productscompared to the number of locally produced ones. In my opinion, this is a result of changes in consumer tastes and it is a negative overall.
The main cause behind this phenomenon is an exponential shift among consumers. Over the last century advances in sea and air transport have allowed supermarkets to import products from all over the world. As a result, an individual living in New England can try exotic fruits like mangos and pomegranates that cannot normally be grown in a four season climate. Once a person tries a new food and enjoys it, they are more likely to sample other new fruits and vegetables. They then recommend those foods to others and shifts in taste quickly become mainstream and irreversible.
This change is negative as it hurts local farmers and the environment. Local producers must now compete with large companies that source products such as bananas at lower prices and undercut farmers. Consumers naturally buy the cheaper products and the result is that local farmers often cannot survive without government subsidies or must close their operations. Moreover, this development leads to greater consumption of fossil fuels. Imported products allow consumers to shop out of season, for example eating asparagus year round, but this requires shipping products globally and increasing the burning of fossil fuels involved in transportation.
In conclusion, though supermarkets now enable shoppers to have more varied palates, this poses tremendous risks for local producers and the environment. Therefore, tariffs on imports should be high.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
supermarkets places where food is sold
imported products foods from other countries
compared to in contrast to
locally produced ones ones made nearby
result consequence
consumer tastes what people like to eat
negative overall bad in general
main cause primary source
phenomenon development
exponential shift getting bigger and bigger change
consumers people who buy things
over the last century the last 100 years
advances new developments
sea and air transport boats and planes
import products from all over the world bring in foods from other countries
as a result the consequence is that
New England New York and nearby states
try exotic fruits eat foods from other countries
normally be grown usually can be produced
four season climate spring, summer, fall, and winter
sample eat
recommend tell others to have
mainstream popular
irreversible can’t be changed
hurts local farmers not good for growers in that country
compete fight with, sell against
source origin
undercut farmers offer lower prices than farmers
naturally of course
survive live
government subsidies state money
close their operations go out of business
development change
greater consumption of fossil fuels using more oil and gas
out of season not grown now
year round the whole year
requires shipping products globally must send out products around the world
burning of fossil fuels involved in transportation using oil and gas to send products
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
Some feel that s______________s today sell too many i__________________sc_____________o the number of l_________________s. In my opinion, this is a r______t of changes in c________________s and it is a n_________________l.
The m_____________e behind this p________________n is an e__________________t among c_____________s. O___________________________y a__________s in s____________________t have allowed supermarkets to i__________________________d. A__________t, an individual living in N__________d can t_____________s like mangos and pomegranates that cannot n______________n in a f______________e. Once a person tries a new food and enjoys it, they are more likely to s_________e other new fruits and vegetables. They then r_____________d those foods to others and shifts in taste quickly become m_________m and i____________e.
This change is negative as it h_______________s and the environment. Local producers must now c__________e with large companies that s______e products such as bananas at lower prices and u________________s. Consumers n__________y buy the cheaper products and the result is that local farmers often cannot s_________e without g________________s or must c__________________s. Moreover, this d________________t leads to g_______________________________s. Imported products allow consumers to shop o_______________n, for example eating asparagus y_____________d, but this r______________________y and increasing the b_____________________________________________n.
In conclusion, though supermarkets now e_______e shoppers to have more v___________s, this p_______________________s for local producers and the environment. Therefore, t______s on imports should be high.
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This is an IELTS writing task 1 sample answer essay on the topic of a combine pie chart and table featuring populations in Australia.
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IELTS Essay: Combined Pie Chart and Table
The table and pie chart illustrate populations in Australia according to different nationalities and areas. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie chart and table detail population figures in Australia and if residents tended to live in rural or urban areas. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the vast majority of the population is Australian, followed by sizeable numbers for other and British nationals, and more marginal figures for New Zealanders, Chinese, and the Dutch. All demographics live overwhelmingly in cities, especially individuals from China.
The pie chart indicates that 73% of the Australian population is made up of Australians themselves. This figure is followed distantly by other at 14%, residents from Great Britain at 7%, New Zealanders at 3%, Chinese at 2%, and people from the Netherlands at just 1%.
In terms of livings areas, Australians are most likely to live outside cities, though 80% still live in urban environments. Similarly, 83% of the Dutch live in cities and 17% in the countryside. British and New Zealand residents display nearly identical proportions with around 90% in cities. Finally, the Chinese live predominately in the cities (99%).
Analysis
1. The pie chart and table detail population figures in Australia and if residents tended to live in rural or urban areas. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the vast majority of the population is Australian, followed by sizeable numbers for other and British nationals, and more marginal figures for New Zealanders, Chinese, and the Dutch. 3. All demographics live overwhelmingly in cities, especially individuals from China.
Paraphrase what the table shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the differences.
You might need another sentence for your overview.
1. The pie chart indicates that 73% of the Australian population is made up of Australians themselves. 2. This figure is followed distantly by other at 14%, residents from Great Britain at 7%, New Zealanders at 3%, Chinese at 2%, and people from the Netherlands at just 1%.
Begin writing about the data for the first categories.
Make sure you compare as much as possible.
Don’t leave anything out!
1. In terms of livings areas, Australians are most likely to live outside cities, though 80% still live in urban environments. 2. Similarly, 83% of the Dutch live in cities and 17% in the countryside. 3. British and New Zealand residents display nearly identical proportions with around 90% in cities. 4. Finally, the Chinese live predominately in the cities (99%).
Write about the final, other parts of the graph – include everything!
Compare the categories.
Group categories together too.
Have some short, simple sentences to help your grammar score.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take some notes on a piece of paper to aid your memory:
The pie chart and table detail population figures in Australia and if residents tended to live in rural or urban areas. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the vast majority of the population is Australian, followed by sizeable numbers for other and British nationals, and more marginal figures for New Zealanders, Chinese, and the Dutch. All demographics live overwhelmingly in cities, especially individuals from China.
The pie chart indicates that 73% of the Australian population is made up of Australians themselves. This figure is followed distantly by other at 14%, residents from Great Britain at 7%, New Zealanders at 3%, Chinese at 2%, and people from the Netherlands at just 1%.
In terms of livings areas, Australians are most likely to live outside cities, though 80% still live in urban environments. Similarly, 83% of the Dutch live in cities and 17% in the countryside. British and New Zealand residents display nearly identical proportions with around 90% in cities. Finally, the Chinese live predominately in the cities (99%).
Answers
Try to write down or think of an antonym/opposite word for further practice:
detail population figures show how many people live there
residents tended people living there usually
rural in the countryside
urban areas in cities
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that overall
vast majority most of
followed by after that
sizeable numbers for a lot for
marginal figures smaller figures
demographics groups of people
overwhelmingly mostly
especially in particular
indicates shows
made up of constituted by
followed distantly a lot further behind
Great Britain England
Netherlands where the Dutch are from
just only
in terms of livings areas when it comes to where they live
Remember and fill in the blanks. Note it on a piece of paper so you can remember better:
The pie chart and table d____________________________s in Australia and if r_________________d to live in r_____l or u___________s. L_____________________________________________t the v_____________y of the population is Australian, f_____________y s______________________r other and British nationals, and more m_______________s for New Zealanders, Chinese, and the Dutch. All d_____________s live o_____________y in cities, e________y individuals from China.
The pie chart i__________s that 73% of the Australian population is m____________f Australians themselves. This figure is f___________________y by other at 14%, residents from G_____________n at 7%, New Zealanders at 3%, Chinese at 2%, and people from the N______________s at j___t 1%.
I_________________________s, Australians are most likely to live o__________e cities, though 80% still live in u____________________s. S_________y, 83% of the Dutch live in cities and 17% in the countryside. British and New Zealand residents d____________y n_________y i__________l p_________s with a________d 90% in cities. Finally, the Chinese live p________________y in the cities (99%).
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Some people believe that violent media directly results in violent behavior.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Here is a preview (the introduction from my essay):
Some argue that violent media serves as a direct catalyst for violent actions in society. In my opinion, although there are examples to support this viewpoint, it is largely untrue due to other contextual factors.
This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of young people spending time at shopping malls from the real IELTS exam.
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IELTS Essay: Young People and Shopping Malls
Today, many young people spend too much of their free time at shopping malls. This can be considered negative for young people and society generally.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In certain countries, it has becoming increasingly common for young people to spend their free time at malls and this is often viewed as a negative. In my opinion, though there are more productive activities, it should be considered a positive overall given the most likely alternatives.
Proponents of this statement point out that malls are typically not a productive use of one’s time. A person who goes to a mall is likely shopping, watching a movie, hanging out idly with friends, eating from a fast food establishment, or engaging in another similarly passive activity. A better use of time could involve playing sports, reading a book, creating art, or working. The rise of malls globally beginning in the 1980s signaled a period when younger individuals strayed from healthy activities and took part in more socially and personally subversive pastimes.
However, the fears detailed above are overblown compared to other free time activities. These days, most young people who are free spend an outsized proportion of their time doing truly unhealthy, passive activities. These largely center around technology and include wasting time on social media, taking pictures, playing online games, chatting online, streaming movies and videos, and using the internet. The mall is now actually a better use of one’s time since it likely will involve in-person socializing, precisely the domain that is most at risk for younger generations and society today.
In conclusion, though time spent at malls is not the ideal activity for a younger person, it is preferable to a more passive lifestyle and should therefore not be condemned. It is likely, however, that malls will continue to decline in popularity in the future so this concern will become less relevant.
Analysis
1. In certain countries, it has becoming increasingly common for young people to spend their free time at malls and this is often viewed as a negative. 2. In my opinion, though there are more productive activities, it should be considered a positive overall given the most likely alternatives.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Proponents of this statement point out that malls are typically not a productive use of one’s time. 2. A person who goes to a mall is likely shopping, watching a movie, hanging out idly with friends, eating from a fast food establishment, or engaging in another similarly passive activity. 3. A better use of time could involve playing sports, reading a book, creating art, or working. 4. The rise of malls globally beginning in the 1980s signaled a period when younger individuals strayed from healthy activities and took part in more socially and personally subversive pastimes.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific or hypothetical examples.
Keep developing it fully.
1. However, the fears detailed above are overblown compared to other free time activities. 2. These days, most young people who are free spend an outsized proportion of their time doing truly unhealthy, passive activities. 3. These largely center around technology and include wasting time on social media, taking pictures, playing online games, chatting online, streaming movies and videos, and using the internet. 4. The mall is now actually a better use of one’s time since it likely will involve in-person socializing, precisely the domain that is most at risk for younger generations and society today.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Add as much information as you can and make sure it links logically.
1. In conclusion, though time spent at malls is not the ideal activity for a younger person, it is preferable to a more passive lifestyle and should therefore not be condemned. 2. It is likely, however, that malls will continue to decline in popularity in the future so this concern will become less relevant.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
In certain countries, it has becoming increasingly common for young people to spend their free time at malls and this is often viewed as a negative. In my opinion, though there are more productive activities, it should be considered a positive overall given themost likely alternatives.
Proponents of this statement point out that malls are typically not a productive use of one’s time. A person who goes to a mall is likely shopping, watching a movie, hanging out idly with friends, eating from a fast food establishment, or engaging in another similarly passive activity. A better use of time could involve playing sports, reading a book, creating art, or working. The rise of malls globally beginning in the 1980s signaled a period when younger individuals strayed from healthy activities and took part in more socially and personally subversive pastimes.
However, the fears detailed above are overblown compared to other free time activities. These days, most young people who are free spend an outsized proportion of their time doing truly unhealthy, passive activities. These largely center around technology and include wasting time on social media, taking pictures, playing online games, chatting online, streaming movies and videos, and using the internet. The mall is now actually a better use of one’s time since it likely will involve in-person socializing, precisely the domain that is most at risk for younger generations and society today.
In conclusion, though time spent at malls is not the ideal activity for a younger person, it is preferable to a more passive lifestyle and should therefore not be condemned. It is likely, however, that malls will continue to decline in popularity in the future so this concern will become less relevant.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
certain countries some nations
increasingly common happens more and more
malls shopping centers
often viewed as a negative usually considered bad
productive activities useful uses of your time
considered thought of
positive overall good in general
given themost likely alternatives considering what will probably happen instead
proponents supporters
statement point out statement argue
typically usually
productive use good use
shopping buying things
hanging out idly with friends just spending time with friends
fast food establishment fast food restaurants
engaging in doing
similarly passive activity not very active pastime
involve have to do with
rise increase
globally all over the world
signaled was a mark of
period time
strayed gone off the path to
took part in participated in
socially with others
personally relating to individuals
subversive pastimes undermining uses of time
fears detailed above threats explained before
overblown comparedto emphasized too much relative to
outsized proportion too much emphasis
truly really
passive not active
largely center around mostly has to do with
wasting time not good use of free time
social media Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.
streaming movies watching shows online, Netflix
actually in fact
likely probably
involve in-person socializing will be hanging around with friends
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
In c__________________s, it has becoming i___________________n for young people to spend their free time at m____s and this is o________________________e. In my opinion, though there are more p______________________s, it should be c_____________d a p_________________l g_____________________________s.
P___________-s of this s____________t p___________t that malls are t__________y not a p_____________e of one’s time. A person who goes to a mall is likely s___________g, watching a movie, h___________________________s, eating from a f____________________________t, or e____________n another s___________________________y. A better use of time could i_________e playing sports, reading a book, creating art, or working. The r____e of malls g_______y beginning in the 1980s s__________d a p________d when younger individuals s___________d from healthy activities and t_______________n more s_________y and p______________________________s.
However, the f_________________e are o______________n c________d to other free time activities. These days, most young people who are free spend an o__________________n of their time doing t_____y unhealthy, p____e activities. These l________________________d technology and include w____________e on s__________a, taking pictures, playing online games, chatting online, s_______________s and videos, and using the internet. The mall is now a___________y a better use of one’s time since it l_______y will i_________e i____________________g, p___________y the d_________n that is m____________k for y___________________s and society today.
In conclusion, though time spent at malls is not the i_______l activity for a younger person, it is p_________e to a more passive l________e and should therefore not be c__________d. It is likely, however, that malls will continue to d_______e in p____________y in the future so this c_______n will become l_______________t.
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