Many small, local shops are closing as they are unable to compete with large supermarkets in the area. How does this affect local communities? How could this situation be improved?

Task Response

Band 7.5

Coherence and Cohesion

Band 8.0

Lexical Resource

Band 8.0

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

Band 8.0

The closure of numerous small, local shops due to their inability to compete with large supermarkets in many areas is a concerning issue. This essay asserts that the ramifications of these closures on local communities are substantial and proposes measures to mitigate these adverse effects.