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IELTS Essay: An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the...

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An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

#e-commerce#online shopping#retail transformation#consumer behavior#business models

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 lists clear pros and cons with brief examples; Band 9 explains mechanisms (e.g., how returns impact environment, why small retailers struggle) and weighs trade-offs thoughtfully.

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Key concepts in this essay

consumer convenience, cost, and choice gains
retail disruption: job losses, high street decline, small business impact
logistics, returns, and environmental externalities

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Generic advantages/disadvantages (convenience vs. can't touch products); no nuance about contexts (fashion vs. groceries differ)
Ignoring hidden costs or gains (environment: fewer trips but more packaging; jobs: loss of retail but gains in logistics)
One-sentence advantages; needs development with examples and implications

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