📝Activity instructions:
Write a short opinion essay (140–190 words) expressing your point of view about the impact of supermarkets on local communities.

🔹 Steps to follow:

1. Read the task carefully:
   Supermarkets are becoming increasingly popular, but some people believe that they are having a negative effect on local communities.
   ➤ Think about whether you agree or disagree with this idea.
    
2. Plan your essay:
   📌 Introduction: Briefly introduce the topic.
   📌 Body Paragraph 1: Explain why supermarkets are popular.
   📌Body Paragraph 2: Describe how they affect local businesses or communities.
   📌 Conclusion: Give your opinion and summarize your main point.
    
3. Use the following vocabulary (optional):
   local businesses – small shops – convenience – lower prices – personal service – job opportunities – economy – local people
    
4. Support your ideas with examples and reasons.
    
5. Write your essay in a formal style. Do not use contractions (e.g., don’t → do not).
    

Revise before submitting:
✔ Check grammar and spelling
✔ Make sure your essay is between 140–190 words