Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion?
Sample Response
With rapid technological advances todayWith the tremendous advancement in technology nowadays, computers affectthe computer affects people’s way of life. Though this device has become an inevitable part of our personal and professional liveslife, some people worry that the dependency on computers can only increase complexity in life. Some people strongly believesupport that our lives have becomeour life has become easier, more convenient and productive through the use of computersdue to the usages of computers, while some people say that computers make life more complex and stressful. I personally believe that computers are very usefulcomputer is very useful in helping people within daily activities and the advantages it offers are far greater than the few disadvantages it has. Regarding the views on both sides, some people have doubts aboutdoubtful opinions toward the effects of computers on their livesessential impacts of computers to their life. The statement “what is the computer for? – can simply answer their doubts. Computers can be viewed as one of the humans’ masterpieces which were invented to help us to make things faster and in for mobility. For instance, calculating and processing power of a computer are thousands of times faster and quite accurate than a person. The role a computer plays in our life is unavoidable. They are used everywhere—in hospitalseverywhere- in hospitals, in labs, in banks, in research centres in the defence department, traffic controlcontrolling, manufacturing, quality assurance and so on. It is so much easier and faster to do something with the help of a computer than doing it manually. Thus, in terms of time and manpower consumptionconsumptions, using computers makesmake people do their jobs more easily and quicklydo their job easier and faster. Many risky jobs are now done by computers and this has reduced casualtiesdecreased the casualty in such risky workplaces. Thus computers are to save the human, not to destroy their life. However, advocating the other opinion that computers make life more complex is supposed to be true due to addicted effects from computer usage. Yet, usages of computers depend on the individual, and wise use of this device has almost no negative effectsalmost zero negative effect. Moreover, using a computer does not make life stressful, because of its simplicity and entertaining nature and usages. Music, movies, computer games and websites that we enjoy using a computer are meant to entertain us, not to increase our stress level. In conclusion, it is evident that computers make our life easier and more convenient by helping us in our work, homes and travelour works, home and journey.
Why this response received Band 6.0
The essay states a consistent opinion and supports it with relevant benefits of computers in work, safety, speed, and entertainment while briefly acknowledging concerns about dependency. Its main limitation is frequent awkward or inaccurate language combined with a single unstructured paragraph; the highest-priority improvement is to organise two focused body paragraphs and express each supporting idea with simpler, grammatically controlled sentences.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Response
A clear pro-computer position is maintained and several relevant benefits are explained, but the counterargument is dismissed rather than examined and some support remains broad or repetitive.
Develop one specific disadvantage, such as dependency or stress, then explain clearly why controlled computer use still produces greater overall benefits.
Coherence and Cohesion
The argument follows a recognisable sequence from position to benefits, counterargument, and conclusion, but the absence of paragraphing and repetitive linking weaken progression.
Create an introduction, two distinct body paragraphs, and a conclusion, with each body paragraph centred on one main reason.
Lexical Resource
The response attempts a fairly broad technology-related vocabulary, but frequent miscollocations and word-form errors such as "usages," "manpower consumptions," and "addicted effects" reduce precision.
Use reliable phrases such as "computer use," "time and labour costs," "addictive effects," and "workplace injuries."
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
A range of complex structures is attempted, but recurring agreement, article, pronoun, and clause errors sometimes make sentences difficult to process.
Prioritise accurate subject-verb agreement and countable nouns, for example "computers make jobs easier" and "computer use has few negative effects."
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IELTS Writing Task 2
Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion?
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