You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Television dominates the free-time of too many people. It can make people lazy and prevent them from socializing with others. Do you agree or disagree? You should write at least 250 words.

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Nowadays, television has a prominent place in our lives. It occupies the free time of most of the people, which ultimately leads to laziness and stops them to socialize. I completely agree with

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statement and I will support my views with examples. Television is a medium of entertainment for housewives and children

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. Nowadays, there

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a lot of educational programs on T.V for children to see and benefit from it. It is

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a source of laughter and fun for families after a tiring day at work. Channels now have come up with programs about real life situations, so you know

what’s

what thing

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exactly happening in the outside world.

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serials warn us to be cautious and alert. Women like to watch the cookery shows on T.V and

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try the same at home for their family. So television is not that harmful than in may seem to be if used in its limits.

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, I totally agree with the fact that Television uses up most of our free time because of which people tend to feel lazy and do not interact with others. People are so

addictive

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addicted

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device that, they do not want to miss out on any of their

favorite

something regarded with special favor or liking

favourite

TV shows. Nowadays people watch movies and series on Netflix, which are accessible with their mobile phones as well, so even while they are travelling to and from work, they are glued up to these devices. There is very little room for interaction among co-workers or commuters. It prevents them from socializing with others.

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, it is very important for people to socialize with each other and create a bonding rather than just using up their time with Television and mobile phones. I strongly support

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view and would encourage people to have human interactions as much as they can.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 6.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 6.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

6.5

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

306 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

Sedentary lifestyle
Cognitive laziness
Social interaction
Isolation
Face-to-face
Mentally stimulating
Catalyst for social gatherings
Educational content
Intellectual growth
Physical laziness

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Television dominates the free-time of too many people. It can make people lazy and prevent them from socializing with others. Do you agree or disagree? You should write at least 250 words.

Fully explain your ideas

These days, in many countries, fewer and fewer people want to become teachers, particularly in secondary schools. What are the reasons for this, and how could the problem be solved?

It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

Some people think that the parents of children who commit crimes should also receive a punishment

Some people think that with the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, people lose the ability to communicate face to face. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?