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IELTS Essay: Many people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places such a...

Prompt

Many people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport. Do you agree or disagree?

#mobile phones#public spaces#social etiquette#technology disruption#behavioral norms

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 acknowledges nuance (different rules for different spaces); Band 9 systematically evaluates trade-offs and proposes context-sensitive solutions.

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Key concepts in this essay

distinguishing between disruption contexts
balancing individual freedom with collective well-being
practical vs. ideal solutions

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Oversimplifying as purely pro or anti-ban without acknowledging context (libraries vs. trains differ)
Lacking specific examples of how phones disrupt others or why exceptions might exist
Weak support for counterclaim; e.g., stating practical need for phones without explaining when/why

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