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Recently, a new shopping mall opened in our neighborhood, bringing several big-
brand stores and eateries. Previously, our area had quaint, locally-owned bookstores
and artisanal shops that gave the community a unique charm. As a result, the
neighborhood had a distinct, friendly atmosphere.

Due to the new mall's opening, there are now more shopping and dining options
available. Also, thanks to the fact that these new businesses have aggressive
marketing and frequent promotions, they attract more customers looking for deals
and modern amenities.

Consequently, the local bookstores and artisanal shops have seen their sales
decrease significantly. As a result, the neighborhood is losing its unique character
and the sense of community that local businesses once provided. Some stores
have even closed. Longtime residents deeply feel this change.
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U4LESSON 4 –WRITING
NAME: Jefferson Daniel Cumba Anrango CLASS: 95V20 DATE: 7//2024
ACTIVITY: A response to a post
1. Read and develop section A+B. Support your answers.

ANSWERS HERE:
QUESTION A
a) What change does the writer describe?
The text describes the introduction of big chain stores that have led to the closure of
many local family-owned stores.
b) From whose point of view is this written?
 The perspective is concerned about losing the friendly neighborhood feel due to
these new chain stores.

QUESTION B
c) What reasons does the writer give for the new stores' success?
These stores succeed because they stay open late, catering to night-shift workers, and
offer a wider variety of products at lower prices than local stores.
d) Does he have a positive or negative opinion of the changes in his town?
There is a negative opinion about the closure of local stores, which were a significant
part of the town's character and community.
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2. Use the Writing Skills: Expressions for reasons and consequences.

● Because of: due to, thanks to, as

● So: consequently, as a result
Example 1:
1. There weren’t any chain stores like this before, only small, family-run stores
that sell local products. As a result, our town had nice traditional feel.

2. Due to the large number of people who work the late shift at local factories,
these stores are the only option for grocery shopping.

3. Also, thanks to the fact that they’re part of a large chain, they can offer a
bigger range of products at lower prices that independent stores.

4. Consequently, a lot of the independent stores downtown are closing.

5. As we are losing more than stores, we’re losing an important part of the
community.

Example 2:
1. Soccer Competitions are usually carried out at the stadium in my village.
As a result, some neighbors sell their products at this sport event.
2. Due to the good environment and the well organization, other new soccer
teams come and contribute with more money.

3. Thank to this event, the economy of my village is active and local people
get some income for their expenses.

4. Consequently, the cabildo continues organizing this event and helping

locals to improve their quality of life.

5. As people are doing sports, some others are getting some excellent spare
time.
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CHECKLIST

RESPONSE TO THE POST ✓✓

WRITING SKILLS: ✓✓✓

Expressions for reasons and
consequences.

Punctuation ✓✓✓
Grammar B1
Spelling
NUMBER OF WORDS: 100 – 120 ✓✓

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