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IELTS Essay: People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with...

Prompt

People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

#solo media consumption#social isolation#television#entertainment#individual vs. shared experiences

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 presents solo viewing as primarily isolating, while Band 9 argues that viewing medium is less important than overall social engagement patterns and that convenience benefits must be weighed against potential connection losses.

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Key concepts in this essay

social connection and quality time
shared cultural experiences
media accessibility and convenience
individual choice and preferences
mental health and loneliness

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Assuming solo watching causes social isolation without considering it may be consequence of other factors
Ignoring that some people prefer solo entertainment and have adequate social connection elsewhere
Not discussing benefits of personalized entertainment access

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