Topic: Today in Japan, many buildings and public areas have a lot of lights for decoration, such as the lights used during Christmas. Do you think this is a good idea?
Points
Safety
The environment
Tourism
Task instructions
Choose TWO of the above points to support your idea.
Write approximately 120–150 words.
Use a clear structure (intro, main body, conclusion).
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