雅思大作文范文：购物中心和公园健身设施哪个更需要

大作文题目为：购物中心和公园健身设施，什么才是一座新城市更需要的?

When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in.To what extent do agree or disagree?

范文如下：

When planning a new town, the authorities have various factors to consider and need to prioritize the construction of different facilities. To encourage active lifestyles, in my opinion, it is more important to build public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers

Providing sports facilities is an effective way to improve city dwellers' health and thus reduce the government's budget for medical expenses in the long term. In this day and age, many people live a sedentary lifestyle, choosing to watch TV or play video games after work and collapsing in front of the screen every evening. With easy access to various kinds of sport facilities they are more likely to make exercise a regular part of their lives

The park is also a good place for exercise, particularly to those who are not interested in competitive sports. Jogging, dancing and practicing Tai Chi in the park are quite common among elderly citizens these days. In a park with high greening rate, plants and trees can absorb waste gases and provide green shade, creating a comfortable environment for city dwellers. Those who spend leisure time in the park can have close contact with nature and make themselves refreshed

By contrast, the main function of shopping centers is for people to buy various goods, but in today's world where on-line shopping is becoming increasingly prevalent, the role of physical stores seems to be weakened Large shopping centers can also include some leisure facilities such as cafés and cinemas, but these are not as important as parks and sports centers

To conclude, in the process of urban planning and construction, building parks and sports facilities should be emphasized, in comparison to develop ing.