Supermarkets or Traditional Markets?--an Essay by a Student

The following is an article by a student on comparison between supermarkets and traditional markets.

There are a lot of differences between supermarkets and traditional markets. To begin with, supermarkets tend to open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. People can go there and buy goods whenever they want. Traditional markets open only on fixed time, in the morning or afternoon. Besides, supermarkets provide comfortable space, clean floor, cool air-conditioning, and free parking lots. Also, a wider variety of goods can be found in it, not only goods but also foods but also everyday articles. Traditional markets are more like a bunch of stores cuddling together on a street or in a big square. People living nearby can go and buy some fresh vegetables and meat. Also, the prices in traditional markets are mostly lower than those in supermarkets. 

Personally, I prefer supermarkets. When going to traditional markets with my mom, I don’t feel comfortable there. With too many people and too many bikes or motorcycles in the small area, the market is nasty and smells bad, especially in summer. It’s much more comfortable to stay in the supermarket. With a big cart, I can shop easily, and buy all the things I need on the list just at one visit. It’s good for people who are lazy as I am. Another good point of supermarkets is that they always have price tags on the products, but the traditional usually don’t. For the reasons mentioned above, I like supermarkets better. (237 words) (31121)