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IELTS Essay: In some countries, shopping online is replacing shopping at store. Do you thi...

Prompt

In some countries, shopping online is replacing shopping at store. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

#e_commerce#retail_disruption#consumer_behavior#technology_adoption

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 presents clear benefits and drawbacks; Band 9 explores systemic consequences (urban decay, gig economy precarity) and examines who benefits vs. who bears costs.

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Key concepts in this essay

Consumer convenience
Employment displacement
Small business viability
Urban planning
Supply chain efficiency

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Listing only convenience benefits of online shopping without addressing social or economic downsides
Ignoring the environmental or labor concerns in e-commerce logistics
Failing to distinguish between 'positive' for consumers vs. 'positive' for workers and communities

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