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Practice Task 7 — Shopping in the neighbourhood

Task 2 · Responding to Survey Questions — a survey with two clear options; the candidate picks one and defends it in 150-200 words

Writing Task 2W2-07Intermediate
150-200 words

Shopping in the neighbourhood

A developer wants to use a large empty site in your area, and the city is surveying residents.

Option A: A large shopping mall with national chain stores.

Option B: A small market with local shops and stalls.

Which development would you prefer? Choose one option and explain your choice in 150-200 words.

Read the survey scenario and the two options. Choose ONE option and write 150-200 words explaining your choice. Give at least two clear reasons with examples, and briefly say why you did not choose the other option.

You must include

  • • State your preference
  • • Give two reasons with examples
  • • Acknowledge the benefits of the other option
  • • End with a conclusion

Question 7 of 30

Every question is prewritten and always available — no AI credits needed.
  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. Clear choice
  3. 3. Reason 1
  4. 4. Explanation or example
  5. 5. Reason 2
  6. 6. Explanation or example
  7. 7. Comparison with the other option
  8. 8. Conclusion
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0 words · target 150-2000 characters