In this set of materials, both the reading and the lecture deal with megastores. Regarding this issue, the lecturer argues that megastores have a variety range of problems. This contradicts the writher's claim that megastores benefit the local consumers and economy.
First, according to the lecturer, most of products that megastores sell are more expensive than people expect. It is true that people can buy some cheap products, the others are still expensive when compare with small shops. This point refutes the writer's argument that megastores provide local residents with cheaper product than small stores.
Moreover, the lecturer goes on to say that it is hard to buy unique item in megastores. Besides, megastore forces other local shops to close, people are not able to buy what they want. This counters the reading passage's view point that megastores sells a wide rage of merchandise so that people are able buy items they need without wasting theire time.
Lastly, the lecturer mentions that megastores have an negative effect of local economy for several reasons. Megastores offer dead-end or part-time job at most, which preclude people from earning enough money to live satisfying life. This casts doubt on the writer's claim that megastores aid local economy to thrive. |