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IELTS Essay: Some people believe that in order to reduce the amount of time people spend c...

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Some people believe that in order to reduce the amount of time people spend commuting, parks and gardens close to city centres should be replaced by apartment buildings. Others disagree with this idea. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

#urban_green_space#housing_density#commute_time#city_planning#livability_tradeoff

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 writers present both arguments and choose a side with reasonable justification; Band 9 writers explain why the tradeoff is difficult, discuss implementation challenges, and propose nuanced alternatives.

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Key concepts in this essay

housing affordability and density tensions
mental health and wellbeing benefits of green space
commute time and work-life balance
mixed-use urban design and innovative space utilization
cost of residential land and development economics

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Ignoring the legitimate tension between housing density and recreational space availability
Using emotional language about parks without economic justification for preservation
Failing to discuss hybrid or compromise solutions (mixed-use development, rooftop gardens, etc.)

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