Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?

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Many people, and children in particular, enjoy playing computer games. While I accept that these games can sometimes have a positive effect on the user, I believe that they are more likely to have a harmful impact.

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Band 7.0

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Band 7.0

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People have argued about the function of video games. A group of people believe that these digital games are beneficial for mankind, but others think that they would be a distraction to human's mind.

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Band 6.0

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Band 5.5

Nowadays, people are spending most of their time on computers, mobile phones and the internet. They mostly play video games and watch movies on their devices.

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Video games are widely played throughout the world. Many consider this video game as a form of having fun and not only harmless but also educationally beneficial.

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Band 5.5

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Band 5.5

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Band 5.5

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The issue whether the video games are in its usefulness or in harmfulness for the people is very controversial one. On the one hand, the most of the gamers I know, are very clever persons.

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In the present era, advancement in technology has made a significant change to the lifestyle of each and every person in the world. New innovation like video games which are used to have fun and useful tools in education learning for children but some people argue that video games have some negative development on children.

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Band 7.0

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Band 5.5

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Band 7.0

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Band 6.5

Many people will be hard pressed to name one invention that has made a greater impact on young people's lives than video games. At this day and age, almost all children grow up being exposed to video games, and consequently spent a large amount of time playing them.

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Nowadays, most people of all age groups, especially young adults, are drawn to video games with the high technology developing year after year. Video game devices such as Play Station Four and Nintendo Wii are popular examples of high-tech devices.

Task Response

Band 6.5

Coherence and Cohesion

Band 5.5

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Band 6.0

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Band 6.0

Nowadays, it is an important question whether we should let our young children play computer games or the games should be banned. While some people think it is fine for their children to play, others believe it is unacceptable.