Professor Gupta
Let’s look at retail and its different forms.
Some stores—known as superstores —carry a wide range of products in one place and even allow wholesale buying.
Others are small shops that focus on specific needs.
Considering both options, which do you think is more beneficial?
Do the convenience and variety of superstores outweigh the personalized service offered by small stores?
Claire
I think superstores are more beneficial because they offer many products, longer hours, and better deals.
As a busy student, being able to buy everything in one place and save money through bulk purchases is extremely convenient.
Small stores may feel more personal, but superstores fit my schedule and budget much better.
Andrew
I prefer small stores because they provide personalized service and expert repair support.
Their direct help is especially useful for electronics that may break down.
Although superstores are convenient, the tailored assistance from small shops suits my needs and budget more effectively.
範文參考答案
Superstores clearly offer far greater advantages than small shops, especially for people with demanding schedules and limited budgets.
As Claire noted, having an enormous selection of products in one location means shoppers can finish all their errands in a single trip, which is essential for students and workers who do not have time to visit multiple places.
The possibility of buying in bulk and accessing frequent discounts also makes superstores far more cost-effective.
In contrast, the personal service emphasized by Andrew is not enough to compensate for the higher prices, limited stock, and shorter business hours typical of small stores.
Most daily needs do not require specialized advice, so spending extra time and money in small shops offers little benefit.
Overall, superstores unquestionably deliver greater convenience, efficiency, and affordability.
全文堅定支持 superstores，不採取折衷或雙面分析。
開頭即強調「superstores clearly offer far greater advantages」。
聚焦三大優勢：
便利性（one location, single trip）
成本效益（bulk buying, discounts）
效率（time-saving for busy people）
主張日常購物不需要小店的專業建議，因此小店的優勢被淡化。
引用 Claire 的觀點
引用 Claire 提到的學生忙碌生活與一次購足（全部集中）來支撐論點。
使論證更符合題意，也提升說服力。
反駁 Andrew 的觀點
指出 small stores 的個人化服務「不足以彌補」缺點。
批評小店的：
價格較高
商品選擇少
營業時間較短
形成明確的反方壓制。