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Shopping
Some people
are fond of shopping. Others consider it to be a waste of time.
Different people have different attitude to shopping. It is
usually considered that all women love shopping, while all men
hate it. In reality there are women who are indifferent to the
process of purchasing things and there are men who find shopping
to be the best entertainment.
Personally, I like shopping. To my mind, it is a wonderful
leisure activity. I often go shopping just to pass the time, to
get pleasure or to plan a later purchase. Besides, sometimes I
make purchases online. It is very fast and convenient. You have
access to the information about the particular product and you
can look at it. What is more, you don't even have to leave your
house. It helps you save much time and effort and encourages you
to purchase more products.
However, some people hate shopping and consider it to be a
terrible waste of time and money. It drives them crazy to look
for the things they need and to wait in long lines to buy them.
They prefer to purchase everything they need in the nearest
supermarket. Sometimes they buy clothes in the sales without
paying attention to their quality and price. Such people take
the first thing that falls into their hands and don't try to
look for something cheaper and better as they can't stand the
process of exploring shop-windows and counters. But I think that
department stores and supermarkets save plenty of time and make
our lives easier.
To conclude, shopping is a part of people's daily lives. But
it's up to you to decide how much time and money to spend on
shopping.
Some people
like supermarkets and shopping centers. However, others say that
they have too many disadvantages.
Nowadays there are a lot of shops, supermarkets and shopping
centers in every city. Some of us are fond of spending our free
time there. But the increasing number of supermarkets and
shopping centers worry a lot of people.
Personally, I am fond of supermarkets and shopping centers. A
supermarket usually offers you a wide choice of goods and you
can buy food, clothes, toys, books, disks and electrical goods
under a single roof. Nowadays everything is done in order to
make shopping more convenient. Many shops work 24 hours. So food
and drinks are available at night. Some supermarkets offer extra
services such as cafes, pharmacies, banks or children centers.
However, many people prefer small shops to big ones. There are
usually crowds and long lines in supermarkets. So there is
always noise and hustle there. Perhaps, there are too many
supermarkets and shopping centers nowadays. They make us buy
more and more goods. Quite a lot of people can't resist the
temptation to buy things that they don't need when they see
bright wraps and reduced prices. Shops attract the buyer with
advertising, discounts and lottery. A lot of supermarkets use
the so-called psychological prices: a little less than a round
number, for example $ 9.99. Some people are addicted to
shopping. They get great pleasure from buying things and they
often make useless and unplanned purchases.
To sum up, I think that supermarkets and shopping centers are
very useful. But when you go there, you should try to be
economical and buy only the things you need. Otherwise, you risk
spending too much money.
Some people
enjoy buying different things, while others say that our lives
would be better if we bought fewer goods.
To buy or not to buy? That is the question. Modern society
is often called consumer society, because buying goods and
services is considered to be very important. What people need
depends on their age, character, way of life and other factors.
But do we really need as much as we buy?
Personally, I am fond of shopping. I often buy things which I
don't really need, but which make my life a little happier such
as an MP3 player, designer jeans, beautiful postcards or a bar
of chocolate. There is always a wide choice of different goods
in every shop and supermarket and when I see beautifully shaped
bottles and bright wraps, I can't resist the temptation to buy
things.
However, some people say that if we bought only what we needed,
there would be enough for everybody. If we buy fewer goods, we
will become "conservers" because it will help save natural
resources. Some products have too much packaging, creating more
rubbish and causing pollution. Besides, if we don't buy so many
things, we won't have to work so much. We will reduce our
working day and we will have more spare time. It will give us an
opportunity to go in for sports, to travel and what not.
To conclude, when we go shopping, we should think about what we
really need to buy. It is also useful not to take much money
with you and to make a list of goods you need, so that you will
not be influenced by advertisements, discounts or promotions.
Our lives may become happier and healthier if we buy less.
Some people
think that excessive shopping is a hobby and the way to spend
your free time. Others say that shopaholism is a disease with
its specific symptoms.
Many people, especially women, consider shopping to be a
leisure activity. They go shopping to pass the time and to get
pleasure. However, love for shopping is all right until it turns
into addiction.
To my mind, shopaholism is becoming a global problem, with the
growth of advertizing and online trading. It can be compared
with smoking, alcoholism or drug abuse. People who are addicted
to shopping say that the act of buying gives them a high like a
drug. Shopaholics often feel satisfaction when they are in the
process of purchasing. Shopping gives them a sort of euphoria
and excitement. It helps them forget about their sorrow. But
there is usually a feeling of disappointment afterwards,
followed by guilt. Shopaholics feel either regretful or
depressed when they get home. Some people become so ashamed of
their problem that they may commit suicide. Furthermore,
shopaholism leads to emotional, social and financial problems.
The consequences also include ruined relationships, health
problems, extreme levels of debt or even theft.
Nevertheless, some people do not realize how destructive the
nature of shopaholism is. They don't take any measures when
their friends or relatives spend much time and money on buying
useless things. But they must understand that shopaholism is not
just love for shopping. I think that people who are addicted to
shopping must receive treatment for shopaholism.
To conclude, shopaholism is a serious disorder which can lead to
numerous problems. That's why it is essential to notice early
signs of this addiction. If you catch the trouble early, the
problem may be easy to fix.
Из учебного пособия
"Открывая
мир с английским языком. 150 эссе для ЕГЭ. Готовимся к ЕГЭ" Юнёва С.А. 2011г.
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