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IELTS Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Lesson

IELTS advantages and disadvantages questions normally give you a statement and ask you to comment on the advantages and disadvantages of that statement.

The problem is that there are 2 different types of advantages and disadvantages essays, each requiring a different approach. If you answer them differently, you risk losing many easy marks.

This lesson will look at each of the three question types and suggest a standard sentence-by-sentence structure for each of them.  There will also be sample answers for each of the three questions to help you compare and understand the two approaches.

In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary schools.

Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Question 1 simply asks us to discuss the advantages and disadvantages. It does not ask for our opinion or says which side is better or worse, so we should not include this information in our answer.

This requires a simple structure in which the student will look at the advantages in one paragraph and the disadvantages in the other.

Question 2 is different because we have to say if the advantages are stronger than the disadvantages. Notice I didn’t say ‘if there are more advantages than disadvantages’. The question is not asking you to talk about numbers but comment on the overall weight of the advantages or disadvantages.  For example, there are many advantages to travelling by private jet, but there is one huge disadvantage (the cost) that stops most people from flying that way, and therefore the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

In this example, we will have to decide which side (advantages or disadvantages) is stronger, affecting our structure. If you choose advantages, you will have to say why these are much stronger than the disadvantages and why the disadvantages don’t hold much weight. You would also have to make this clear in your thesis statement.

Structure for Essay 1

Introduction

Sentence 1- Paraphrase question

Sentence 2- Outline sentence

Supporting Paragraph 1 (Advantages)

Sentence 3- Topic sentence (2 Advantages)

Sentence 4- Explain first advantage

Sentence 5- Explain second advantage

Sentence 6- Example of second advantage

Supporting Paragraph 2 (Disadvantages)

Sentence 6- Topic sentence (2 Disadvantages)

Sentence 7- Explain first disadvantage

Sentence 8- Explain second disadvantage

Sentence 9- Example of second disadvantage

Sentence 9- Summary of main points

Structure for Essay 2

Sentence 2- Thesis statement (state which one outweighs the other)

Sentence 3- Outline sentence

Main Body Paragraph 1 (Stronger Side)

Sentence 4- Topic Sentence

Sentence 5- Explain why it is strong

Sentence 6- Example

Sentence 7- Topic Sentence

Sentence 8- Explain why it is strong

Sentence 9- Example

Main Body Paragraph 2 (Weaker Side)

Sentence 10- Topic Sentence

Sentence 11- Explain why it is not strong

Sentence 12- Example

Sentence 13- Summary of main points and restate position.

Question 1 Advantages and Disadvantages Sample Answer

Before college, many young people are advised that a year of working or travelling may be a good option. This essay will suggest that experience gained and money saved are the biggest advantages of this, but delaying careers and reducing motivation to study are the primary disadvantages.

The main advantages of a gap year are learning more about the world and earning money. For students who have just finished secondary school, working or travelling for a year will allow them to learn what life is like outside of the education system. Also, third-level education is very expensive, and many students decide to work for 12 months and save money before they begin their studies. The average student at a UK university requires over £10,000 per annum to survive, and many drop out because they cannot afford to stay.

Despite these advantages, students lose a year that could have been used to advance their future careers, and they often get used to working or travelling and don’t want to return to a life of study. As job markets are very competitive, an extra year of experience can make a massive difference when applying for jobs, and those who took a gap year are at a disadvantage. Moreover, some decide to bypass university altogether and go straight into a job that is beneath their capabilities or may not offer the same prospects their future career might have. For instance, jobs in the service industry are easy to get without a third-level education, and many gap students fill these roles only to be stuck in them for the rest of their lives.

In conclusion, taking a break from studies can be advantageous if it allows people to accumulate savings or learn more about the world. However, they should also be careful that it does not delay the start of their careers and lead to disillusionment with education.

Question 2 Advantages and Disadvantages Sample Answer

Some authorities think that it is more favourable for pupils to begin studying languages at primary school instead of secondary school. This essay will argue that the advantages of this outweigh the drawbacks. The essay will first demonstrate that the earlier someone learns an additional language, the more likely they are to master it and that it brings added cognitive benefits, followed by an analysis of how the primary disadvantage, namely confusion with their native tongue, is not valid.

The main reason to start kids off with foreign languages early is that this increases the likelihood they will achieve fluency in adulthood. That is to say that they will have far more years to perfect their skills, and speaking bilingually will seem perfectly normal. For example, in countries such as Holland and Norway, where English is taught from a very young age, most adults speak it at an advanced level. Learning a second language also helps to improve overall cognitive abilities. In other words, it benefits the overall development of a child’s brain. It is well known that bi-lingual children are significantly more likely to score higher in Mathematics and Science.

Those opposed to this say that it causes the child to become confused between their mother tongue and the other language. However, there is actually no evidence to support this view and children from bilingual families do just as well in both languages. My son was brought up speaking both Vietnamese and English and outperforms most of his classmates in both.

On balance, the fact that early foreign language learning leads to higher fluency and improved brain function clearly outweighs the flawed argument that it impairs the uptake of native languages.

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June 2017 IELTS Model Essay Answer

IELTS Model Essay Answer for June 2017. The IELTS essay question was reported in the academic test on 17th June, 2017 – just two days ago. It’s a difficult topic for students who have not prepared ideas for court trials. Use my model essay below to develop ideas.

There is a list of useful vocabulary and useful links below the model answer.

June 2017 IELTS Essay Question

In some countries,some criminal trials in law courts are shown on television so that the general public can watch. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

June 2017 IELTS Model Essay

Below is a model essay answer for the IELTS essay question above. Remember there are a number of different ways of writing this essay question and this model answer offers one way.

Model Essay Answer

In recent years, criminal trials have been televised in some countries to allow the public an opportunity to watch them. I believe, although there are advantages, making trials public can lead to too much injustice and other problems.

One of the main advantages of allowing court trials to be broadcast on TV is that the entire judicial system is open to the public to watch and supervise. In some countries where the judicial system is corrupt, it would be a step forward towards more justice by televising the trials as it is overseen by the public. Another benefit is that opening the doors of the court room allows the public rights to information. The public have a right to know the details of trials so that they can form their own opinions. This is important in countries where the government has restricted public access to information.

On the other hand, allowing trials to be shown on TV has serious consequences. Firstly, the public might form opinions which are based on mass media bias and a lack of understanding of the legal system. This public and media pressure might affect the outcome of the trial and justice will not be served. Secondly, the legal team might see this as an opportunity to promote themselves which means they may be distracted and not put all their attention into defending or prosecuting. Lastly, the jury is supposed to decide the verdict but by televising the trial, the entire public removes the effectiveness of a jury system.

In conclusion, regardless of the benefits, the disadvantages of an open televised trial can be devastating due to public and media pressure which might result in a lack of justice.

Words = 284  (please note I put the word count for your benefit, you don’t need to do this in your test)

Useful Language

shown on TV = televised = broadcast on TV

court trials = legal proceedings in court

justice / injustice

judicial system = legal system

outcome of the trial = results of the trial = verdict

defending / prosecuting

jury / judge

More Useful Language : Crime & Punishment Vocabulary for IELTS

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Hi dear Liz. Some tutorials mention to outline the main points in introduction paragraph by saying, “this article will discuss…”. However, you have done this implicitly in your entire samples. Would you please clarify this? Thanks

The sentence which starts “This essay will discuss” is NOT a requirement of IELTS. It is not a sentence that is necessary at all.

Thank you very much. You usually do not put a comma in the middle of your sentences before these conjunctions: but, as, so would you please explain when we should or should not use comma before these words?

This is not something that is easy to explain in short message. I’m releasing a Grammar E-book in three or four weeks which explains this aspect of punctuation in some detail. I’ll post a notice when the e-book is ready and will offer a big discount for the first week.

Hello Liz, Thanks for this platform, it’s very helpful. Is it okay to use the phrase “pros and cons” as an alternative to advantages and disadvantages when writing Task 2?

Don’t use contractions or informal language in your task 2 essay. It will affect your score for vocabulary.

Alright. Thank you

hello mam Sorry for asking question again Q Fewer schools are requiring children to learn and improve their hand writing skills.

Do adv outweigh disad

What could be the advantages of this Can i write it like advantages of typing as it is replacing writing ( presenting like – writing by hand is not essential because technology has been incorporated to schools or typing is being preferred in schools which has benefits) —no issue of illegible writing and wrong spelling Leads to higher writing speed –exclusive access to technology Pepare students for future , can learn making presentations, projects….. Example universities and college do work on laptops or companies require employees to have Profeciency in performing basic computertasks

Drawbacks – sudents will suffer .writing by hands is connected with brain, develop different sections of brain , mortor skills person can retain information for longer period if he writes anything Also instill creativity

Less important BASIC requirement of life , person do not carry gadget always Some exams are still handwriting based

I AM NOT ABLE TO DECIDE WHICH ONE OUTWEIGHS

Hopefully u will reply..

All your ideas are fine. Just make a choice – which side would you support? Just make it and present both sides to show which one you support more and which one you support least.

Thanks word is not enough for you mam A big thanks for being here for helping students like me☺☺☺☺

hey liz ? this is the advantages and disadvantages essay but why you use ” i belive” in intoduction?? i got confused about it . Can we write thesis line like” The following essay will discuss the pros and cons of matter in below paragraphs before pin down a conclusion.. so is this right thesis line?

Do not memorise sentence or phrases.

Hi Liz, shouldn’t it be “the public has a right to know”? instead of have? 🙂 Thank you.

I’m glad you are thinking about this. The word “public” can actually be both plural and singular – strange but true 🙂 See this page: https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/68204/is-public-plural-or-singular

Thank you Liz for the quick reply! 🙂

Hi Liz, Thank you very much for your great help!!! I used your website as my guidance and it helped me a lot. My test was on 17th June in Scotland, and I had this essay regarding criminal trials. I used for preparation your Advanced Lessons (WHICH ARE REALLY USEFUL!!!) and I’ve got band score 7 in writing (overall 7.5) which is exactly what I needed for my purposes. Thank you a lot!!!

That’s really good news. It isn’t easy to hit band 7 in writing. Well done to you 🙂 I’m so glad my advanced lessons helped 🙂

Dear liz,I have a queation .Do we need to use personal pronoun ‘I’ in the introduction.?since the question does not ask for our opinion?please correct me If I am wrong

If there is no opinion required, then you don’t use I. See my model essays: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/

Hi Liz, What the meaning of ‘to information’ which is in the second paragraph?

The sentence is “….allows the public rights to something”. The “to” is attached to “rights to something”

Can i use all 1st letters in capital in my answer sheet (ex: Water Bottle Is In My Bag ) as i don’t want to miss marks for the words which should have 1st letter capital ! Please suggeste Thank you

Use all capital letters for listening and reading – then you won’t make mistakes.

Perhaps in the speaking too.. lol

hi Liz is it possible i send you an essay to please mark for me please and correct me where i am wrong?

See this page for a teacher: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-essay-correction/

Am i supposed to write both advantages and disadvantages if the question is ‘does the advantage outweigh the disadvantage” and give my opinion.

You need to explain why one is more important than the other – express your opinion.

I had my IELTS test last June 17 here in KSA and the question is about the situation of teacher and students will no longer exist in 2050.To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Thanks for sharing 🙂

Hi, Liz. Some of the part 2 essay questions ask you to support your opinions by your own experience or examples. Does it means you need to give examples in you wrtting?

You are asked to give examples when relevant. This means it is your choice if you want to use them or not. There are many ways to illustrate or explain an idea.

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Thanks so much. I’m really pleased my advanced writing task 2 lessons were useful for you 🙂

I wandered whether it was a must to write in my essay. I will focuse on writing something that could support my ideas. Thank you for you answering.

Sorry I don’t understand your question. There are no sentences which you should learn for your essay. See this page about writing an introduction: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2-how-to-write-an-introduction/ . Also consider my advanced writing task 2 lessons which are extremely use to buy: https://elizabethferguson.podia.com/

Hi Liz, I’m going for the IELTS General exam tomorrow. I’m little scared about writing Task 2. Could you please give some tips to prepare for the essays?

All tips on this page are for GT and academic students: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/ . Good luck!

Hello Liz Thanks for guiding me this has really been of help. Is it ok to go through the GT while I will be writing academic or its a waste of time? Jane

I don’t actually understand your comment. What do you mean – go through the GT?

June wants to say that she is going to give ielts academic but can she include general test material also in it or it is waste of time

If you are doing the academic test, then you don’t need to learn to write letters for writing task 1. Just use academic practice test materials.

I can see you use TV instead of television,are these sorts of abbreviation accepted in the writing test Thanks

TV is a standard abbreviation. However, as a rule, it’s best to avoid them.

Hi. I presented the ielts 3 days ago and the question of the essay was more or less like this:

Companies should provide sports and social facilities to the local community.

To what extend do you agree?

Liz thank you so much for your videos and practices! They were really useful for me. I hope i get a good score 🙂

Hey bro, what does local community mean here ?

Thanks Liz. You have always been a great help to many IELTS candidates like me. Much appreciated.

Thank you so much Liz, for your precious outweigh essay where ample crucial ideas have been given.

This was unexpected subject. What do you think The next month subjects will be? Any suggestions will be helpful

It is not possible to predict topics or questions.

Liz, as AN opportunity!?

Well spotted 🙂

Awsome, well informed and understandable. I cant wait to have a 7 and above in my IELTS writing. Thank you liz. Unfortunately some of us are unable to purchase the 50% writing Video offer you posted due to our location and system. Please for future sake make the purchasing platform flexible.

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Yes, it isn’t a very easy topic to write about. But now you have plenty of ideas and vocabulary for it 🙂

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IELTS Advantage Outweigh Disadvantage Essay Questions: Sample Questions for IELTS Exam 2021

IELTS advantages and disadvantages essays generally make a statement and ask you to write on the benefits and drawbacks.

The issue is that there are two kinds of advantages and disadvantages to essays, and each needs a unique approach. If you react differently, you risk missing a lot of easy points.

In this article, we will learn about IELTS advantage outweigh disadvantage essay questions. To learn how to approach these essays and improve your IELTS exam preparation, start reading now.

IELTS Online Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Section

In the sections below you will learn about the structure of this type of essay, some common queries and a set of sample questions.

Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Structure

Paragraph 1: Introduce the subject and clarify what you would talk about in your article, as is customary. Based on the type of issue, this may or may not require your view.

Paragraph 2: Discuss either the benefits or the drawbacks. If you are questioned for your viewpoint, it is a smart idea to clarify the hand on which you disagree here.

Paragraph 3: Explain the opposing viewpoint, which, if the question calls for your perspective, is the one with which you comply. It makes no difference if the section contains the benefits and which includes the drawbacks if you are not questioned for and do not include your view.

Paragraph 4: Summarize the concepts from paragraphs 2 and 3 and, if applicable, restate your view.

Also Read: How to Write Agree and Disagree Essays in IELTS? Tips to Write the Perfect Essay

IELTS Online Query 1

Do the benefits of X outweigh the drawbacks?

For this question, the ‘outweigh,’ it seems that you could clearly pick one or the other, benefits or drawbacks, and concentrate on the side you have selected. Although it is likely based on how you write the article, the topic would seem to mean that there are both benefits and drawbacks, so it would be a smart idea to address both sides. Since this article is also calling for your view, you must make it clear whether you believe the situation mentioned in the question is more favourable than not, or conversely.

IELTS Online Query 2

Is there a greater number of advantages of X than disadvantages ? Or, instead, does X have more benefits than drawbacks?

This question is, in essence, the same as the first, or maybe approached in the same manner. They are not simply requesting that you count the benefits and drawbacks and only announce the side with the highest number! The question here is whether you believe the condition outlined in the question, for instance, becoming a celebrity is more right than wrong or more negative than positive. Individuals will have differing perspectives on this, but you are clearly being asked to affirm and defend the arguments for your point of view.

IELTS Online Query 3

What are the advantages and disadvantages of X? Alternatively, what are the benefits and drawbacks of X?

The issue above asks you to discuss all the benefits and drawbacks of the case, but it does not explicitly ask for your opinion, and you are not required to express it. That being said, there will be no punishment for including it, and you are free to do so if it appears more sensible to you. After all, you’re being asked what you think, because neither party has scientifically accurate responses. In all IELTS writing queries, your viewpoint is usually inferred, if not expressly specified.

Also Read: IELTS Essay in Writing Task 2: Here’s How to Organize it Well

IELTS Advantage Outweigh Disadvantage Essay Sample Questions Set 1

# Small enterprises are being phased out and replaced by big multinational corporations. Do the benefits of this outweigh the drawbacks?

# Many of the goods we purchase are manufactured in other countries. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this and express your own view.

# After high school, a growing majority of students attend university rather than college. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this for young people.

IELTS Advantage Outweigh Disadvantage Essay Sample Questions Set 2

# School kids are using computers in greater numbers than ever before. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this and express your own view.

# As countries expand, more fast-food restaurants open in the region, providing locals with greater access to fast food. Do the benefits of this outweigh the drawbacks?

# Many firms want to hire from within their own ranks rather than from outside sources. Do the benefits of this outweigh the drawbacks?

# With the rise of social media, more people are finding their news online rather than via traditional print media. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of those who read news online.

Advantages and disadvantages essay questions are typically on social problems in both positive and negative aspects. You would be simply asked to present both sides of an argument. This form of the question is rather simple, but it does necessitate careful planning in order to reach a high score.

You should be able to achieve the dream band by adopting the IELTS essay writing guidelines, but remember to practise them on a regular basis.

Level up your IELTS exam preparation with excellent courses on IELTS Ninja .

Also Read: Importance of Art in Society: IELTS Essay Sample for IELTS Writing Task 2 Explained for Band 8

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IELTS Writing Task 2: Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Sometimes, the rubric asks test takers to discuss both the advantages and disadvantages and then decide which one outweighs the other. This type of question asks for your opinion too, but it should only be about which side outweighs the other. You cannot disagree with both sides and express another. Your job is to compare both sides and say which one is stronger. That’s it!

Here’s the question we’re going to work on:

Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that video games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. 

In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?

Step 1 :  Spend  2 minutes   reading and understanding the question . Once you have fully understood what the question asks of you, you can move on to the next step. Remember that every word counts! 

Step 2 :  Spend  8 minutes to come up with a plan , from introduction to conclusion. If you don’t do this step properly, it will be nearly impossible to get to band 7 or above.

Note 1 :  To learn how you can do steps 1 and 2 properly, take a look at  this article .

Note 2 :  It might be difficult for you to understand every part of my plan without reading my essay. My planning shows my thinking process with signs and shortened statements. I’ve put it here so that you see how I plan. Once you do your planning like this, it will make sense to you.

Here’s my plan:

Introduction: Paraphrase the question + Thesis statement

Playing vids…pastime activity…

while some…no harmful effects… and educationally beneficial… I…more harmful than…

Body paragraph 1: The advantages (not strong)

Main idea : sharper cognitive skills 

Support 1 : strategic video games → player has to analyze the movement of the enemy, familiarize with the environment, come up with a strategy, and move fast enough not to be eliminated in the game→ use critical thinking, spatial memory, and faster mental reaction. 

Support 2 : enjoyable = secretion of dopamine= hormone causes happiness and satisfaction

Body paragraph 2: The disadvantages (Stronger)

Main idea : two main drawbacks

Support 1 : Addictive: nonstop rewarding→player … in front of PC all the time→ Causes problem: do it instead of homework or replace social interactions

Support 2 : Sedentary lifestyle: most day… sit and play→health problems: obesity & high cholesterol level→ Diabetes & blocked arteries

Conclusion: Games might help the brain… but addictive = dire costs to education and health.

Step 3 : Write your full essay in 25 minutes.

Here’s my full essay:

Playing video games has become a popular pastime activity for many people. While it is claimed by some that such games do not have any harmful effects on players and are in fact educationally beneficial, I believe that playing them is more harmful than useful.

On the one hand, some video games might help players develop sharper cognitive skills. For instance, people who play strategic video games have to analyze the enemy movements, familiarize themselves with the virtual environment, think of a strategy, and react fast enough to fight the foes. All these require using critical thinking, spatial memory, and fast mental processing speed. Developing such skills will help students with subjects like mathematics and others with their careers. Moreover, playing video games has been reported to trigger the secretion of Dopamine, which is also called the pleasure-inducing hormone. Therefore, such a hobby can be a good exercise for the brain.

On the other hand, I would argue that there are two main drawbacks to such activities, which make the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. For one thing, playing such games can be highly addictive because they keep rewarding players for any little achievements in the game. As a result, gamers may choose to sit at their computers and spend a great deal of time playing. This becomes a problem when students opt to play games instead of doing their homework, or other people decide to replace social interactions in real life with virtual ones. For another, gamers spend a considerable portion of their day sitting and being physically inactive. This sedentary lifestyle leads to many health issues such as obesity and high cholesterol levels, resulting in more serious illnesses like diabetes and blocked arteries later in life. Hence I believe that playing video games is not as beneficial as some may believe.

In conclusion, playing video games seems to help players with their mental skills, but it comes with dire costs to their education and health.

(323 words)

Step 4 : Spend 5 minutes reviewing your essay and correcting your mistakes.

Here’s the summary of what you need to do:

• Read and completely understand the question in 2 minutes.
• Plan your essay in 8 minutes.
• Write your essay in 25 minutes.
• Review your work in 5 minutes.

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Ielts advantage disadvantage essay, model answer for an ielts advantage disadvantage (outweigh) essay..

Updated:  February 2024

One of the most difficult essay types for many band 6 students is the ‘outweigh’ essay, which is an advantage disadvantage essay that is asking your opinion about which side you think is stronger.

The keyword in the task is ‘outweigh’. So you must cover the advantage and the disadvantage in this essay and clearly state your opinion. Do not only write about the advantages. you will need to cover both sides for a higher score in task response.

MODEL ESSAY: ADVANTAGES OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTAGES?

Some museums and art galleries charge admission fees, while others have free entry. do you think the advantages of admission fees outweigh the disadvantages.

With the increasing popularity of museums and art galleries, whether or not they should be free of charge has drawn much discussion amongst the general public. Whilst many advocates claim that people should be charged to enter these places, their opponents may argue otherwise. Personally, I am inclined to the view that the merits outweigh the drawbacks .

One of the cogent reasons for charging fees is that the building and the maintaining costs of any major museums and art galleries are tremendous. Undoubtedly, by charging a reasonable entry fee, it can definitely help covering the cost incurred from day-to-day activities such as utility bills, repairing costs, renovation and staff costs. Additionally, the entrance fees allow a museum or an art gallery to expand quicker and they can buy in more exhibits to attract more people. Consequently, charging an admission fee seems very utilitarian to create a better museums and galleries.

However, the major drawback to charging admission fees is that it may reduce the number of visitors. This is particularly disadvantageous if poor members of society are unable to afford to visit these places. It seems a great pity if children and economically disadvantaged people are unable to benefit from the culture experiences these venues provide.

In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that the benefits of an entry fee to museums and art galleries  prevail over the downsides . However, it is recommended that they can provide concessions to special groups such as students, disabled people and so on. Only by doing so can we ensure that people are still willing to pay a visit albeit financially.

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The question mention advantages and disadvantages not just advantage and disadvantage. Wudnt the TA be affected with one disadvantage and advatage

I see your point, but with task 2 the pluralisation of the questions is not assessed. However, it is for task 1 general letter writing. The interpretation of questions is a major headache!

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Very good sample essay and with many words related to the topic. Keep up the good work and thank you for making this process less daunting! Your website is amazing and has definitely helped me to boost my confidence in writing.

A wide range of vocabulary used and sentence structures, making the essay not only easy to read but also impressive. I will add these new words to my vocabulary bank. Thank you so much!!

Good use of vocabs and sentence structures

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Clear example of opinion question. Thanks