Band 7: Do you make a list when you shop? (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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Well, to be honest, I don't really see the necessity of making shopping lists. I mean, if I need to go shopping, I can just memorize what I need and get them instantly. Why should I waste my time writing the stuff out? Besides, I don't live in a large family, so there's no need to buy too many items at once anyway. Having said that, my parents do make shopping lists at times, and they find them helpful.

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Well, to be honest, I don’t really see the necessity of making shopping lists. I mean, if I need to go shopping, I can just memorize why me and get them instantly. Why should I waste my time on missing the stuff out? Besides, I don’t live in a large family, so there’s no need to buy too many items at once anyway. Having said that, my parents do make shopping lists at time, and they found them helpful.

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