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IELTS Essay: Many people think technological devices such as smartphones, tablets and mobi...

Prompt

Many people think technological devices such as smartphones, tablets and mobile phones bring more disadvantages than advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 lists disadvantages (distraction, health impacts); Band 9 contextualizes by user type, distinguishes use types, and weighs against genuine advantages rather than blanket claims.

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Key concepts in this essay

device use types: productive (work, learning) vs. consuming (gaming, scrolling) carry different outcomes
individual factors: age, prior attention span, context of use
offsetting gains: communication, information access, convenience

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Generic disadvantages (distraction, eye strain, addiction) listed without supporting detail or offsetting advantages
Assuming disadvantages apply equally to all users; a surgeon's use of tech differs vastly from a teenager's
Confusing correlation with causation: people are distracted, but is the phone the cause or a symptom of broader attention issues?

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