Vocabulary from Graffiti text

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Graffiti has been a long controversial issue in our society. Some may think it is a form of artistic expression, while others propose to entirely ban graffiti. As Australians, we are blessed with nature's beautiful surroundings. I feel uncomfortable seeing chaotic tags on a public wall. I have reasons why I see graffiti as an act of vandalism.

• prohibit
• promote
• support
• encourage
• allow

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Graffiti has been a long controversial issue in our society. Some may think it is a form of artistic expression, while others propose to entirely ban graffiti. As Australians, we are blessed with nature's beautiful surroundings. I feel uncomfortable seeing chaotic tags on a public wall. I have reasons why I see graffiti as an act of vandalism.

• unlucky
• cursed
• miserable
• unfortunate

• lucky

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Graffiti has been a long controversial issue in our society. Some may think it is a form of artistic expression, while others propose to entirely ban graffiti. As Australians, we are blessed with nature's beautiful surroundings. I feel uncomfortable seeing chaotic tags on a public wall. I have reasons why I see graffiti as an act of vandalism.

• systematic
• organized
• messy

• neat
• tidy

First, most graffiti is done randomly without the permission of the owner. Those so-called "artists" go wherever they want and damage other people's property. This will cause chaotic situations when everyone can spray or scribble anything they like on other people's property.

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• erase brutally.

• paint beautifully.

• draw carefully.

• destroy completely.

• doodle carelessly.

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Second, it damages the view. Everyone likes admiring aesthetically appealing images and views, but marking or tagging public spaces will not do so. Those opposed may argue that graffiti is a kind of free artistic expression. However, freedom should be an act of consideration and respect for the public. Therefore, graffiti should be considered illegal

• upgrades
• enhances
• spoil

• improves
• beautifies

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Second, it damages the view. Everyone likes admiring aesthetically appealing images and views, but marking or tagging public spaces will not do so. Those opposed may argue that graffiti is a kind of free artistic expression. However, freedom should be an act of consideration and respect for the public. Therefore, graffiti should be considered illegal

• offensive
• repulsive
• unpleasant
• disgusting
• attractive

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Second, it damages the view. Everyone likes admiring aesthetically appealing images and views, but marking or tagging public spaces will not do so. Those opposed may argue that graffiti is a kind of free artistic expression. However, freedom should be an act of consideration and respect for the public. Therefore, graffiti should be considered illegal.

• rudeness
• thoughtfulness
• carelessness
• disrespect
• negligence

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Third, graffiti gives bad influences on younger children. Some graffiti presents the public with provocative images and rude expressions which can exert bad influences on younger children. Children at young ages should be taught to do the right things as it helps for their future life as an adult. Having people do graffiti in areas where it is prohibited is a real downfall to children just to catch a glimpse.

• benefit
• advantage
• increase

• impact or effect
• improvement

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Third, graffiti gives bad influences on younger children. Some graffiti presents the public with provocative images and rude expressions which can exert bad influences on younger children. Children at young ages should be taught to do the right things as it helps for their future life as an adult. Having people do graffiti in areas where it is prohibited is a real downfall to children just to catch a glimpse.

• negative impact or decline
• uplifting or enhancement
• positive outcome or improvement
• beneficial effect or advancement
• progress or success

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Last, graffiti drives away business. Many people associate graffiti with a general decline in the area, indicative of crime and gangs. Merchants lose business because customers feel the area is no longer safe.

• fluctuation in the overall condition or quality
• decrease or deterioration in the overall condition or quality
• stability in the overall condition or quality
• increase in the overall condition or quality
• improvement in the overall condition or quality