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IELTS GT Task 2 Essay: Opinion — Community

Original practice prompt written in exam style — not a real exam question, and not a prediction.

Some people believe that local shops are dying because of supermarkets, and that this is a loss for communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Examiner focus: Price and convenience versus social infrastructure: what exactly is lost when a shop closes.

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IELTS GT Task 2 Essay: Opinion — Community Practice Prompt