Some people are fond of buying new gadgets, phones, or laptops. Is this a good or bad thing? Discuss your opinion

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Many people hold the opinion of buying new gadgets, phones or laptops whenever there is a new release from the manufacturers while some other people see

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as a bad idea and continue to use the old

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that they are using at present. In

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essay, I will explain both views and discuss my opinion hereafter. On the

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hand, purchasing of new gadgets, phones or laptops is a good idea. It let us have access to sophisticated and easy to use electronics.

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, most of the new gadgets usually come with a new update and new

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application, making

communication easier and make life more comfortable.

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, there are a lot of disadvantages to purchasing new gadgets, phones or laptops. These ranges from wasting of money, isolation from and friends, health-related issues and

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a lot

more. The money for buying new electronics can be well spent on some other important things.

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, the money can be used for

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charitable

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purpose, such

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as a donation to the needy people or construction of

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religious houses

a religious house

. Purchasing of new electronics can hurt someone’s health

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as the ray of light of the electronics directly into the owner’s eye, body pain and sometimes lack of sleep.

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occurs because the mind and soul that are directly attached to the new gadgets making the owner’s attention to be shifted away from other important things. In conclusion, buying new gadgets, phones or laptops

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a good thing only if someone doesn’t have access to the old gadget or someone don’t have

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before. Remember that, there

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a lot of people who need

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thing or the other in the world, spend wisely on them

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of purchasing new electronics when you have

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before.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 5.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 5.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 5.0

Complete response

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

5 paragraphs

293 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

technology advancements
convenience
efficiency
productivity
status symbol
financial burden
obsession
impulsive
consumerism
sustainability
e-waste
environmentally friendly
second-hand market
repairability
upgradability

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Some people are fond of buying new gadgets, phones, or laptops. Is this a good or bad thing? Discuss your opinion

Fully explain your ideas

Some people think that in order to deal with the problem of congestion in cities, privately owned vehicles should be banned in city centers, while others consider this to be an unrealistic solution. discuss both sides and give your opinion.

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