Writing Task 2 - Sample 11: Space in living area

Topic: Some people think that towns and cities should have large open spaces like squares and parks. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?

To many people, parks and squares are deemed of immense importance, as they provide opportunities for outdoor activities that they would not have otherwise at home. While these places are decidedly exorbitant to construct and often argued to be useless and wasteful, I believe the benefits would far outweigh any drawbacks if these are built.

Firstly, public places have long contributed to the improvement of our general health. Nowadays, the amount of physical work has diminished to a non-existent amount, due to the invention of many new and convenient innovations. Consequently, it leads to an unhealthy lifestyle with the potential of developing various illnesses, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and the inevitable loss of lifespan. Therefore, having open spaces in cities or towns is indeed encouraging of a more active life, where people can exercise freely if they are not able to pay for the expense of fitness facilities.

Secondly, public places are often associated with the special characteristics of the given town or city. Places such as squares, parks and other open spaces are considered highly sophisticated and culturally advanced, which are frequented by visitors of varying ages, and they serve much more of a purpose than just a place for mundane exercising. These are the places where people gather socially and as a whole these places help in creating a more united and socially cohesive society.

In conclusion, it is not at all unjustified to affirm that squares and parks are of many uses and should be built for the sake of people’s lives, along with the progress of entertainment industries.

(262 words) - This is a 7.5 essay written by a 1-1 student at Pathways.

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