Students at universities often have a choice of place to live. They may choose to live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live in apartments in the community. Compare the advantages of living in university housing with the advantages of living in apartment in the community. Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons for your preference.

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many

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choose to live in dormitories located in the

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, while others rather live in apartments in the community. I believe that both of these options have beneficial qualities, but I would choose to live in

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housing. In

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I will present reasons for my choice. On the one hand,

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housing is preferred by many at the beginning of their

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, as it offers a safe place to live.

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, for

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who are new to the college ,environment it can be time beneficial for them to live somewhere near the class and other facilities

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as the library, whereas in an

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you would probably need a means of transportation to get to

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offers an opportunity to easily meet other

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I lived in a dorm room where I meet my best friend, whom

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I would probably never meet, and

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was a big part of my college experience.

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, a multitude of people prefers to live in an

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for several motives.

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preference is the privacy that a flat outside of campus offers. In the final

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, are older and more adult so it is no surprise that they often choose to move into these types of accommodations to have their own space.

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condo

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you can choose who you live with and are less likely to end up with someone who has living habits different from yours.

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year of medical

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I left my dorm room for a small studio

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near the

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so I could have a more peaceful place to study as I was being disturbed frequently by one of my roommates. In conclusion, both living options presented above have their advantages, I believe that the choice depends a lot on each person's personal preferences as well as their maturity level. In their

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maybe it is better to get acquainted by living in a dorm but as

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time goes by

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become more independent preferring an area of their own. I would rather at

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live in an

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as I value above all having my own space.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

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Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

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Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

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407 words

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Many people believe that social networking sites (such as facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society.

Some people think that there should be some strict controls about noise. Others think that they could just make as much noise as they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people think government should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems to help prevent illness and diseas. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how?

Last week, you visited a local supermarket and you got satisfactory service. Write a letter to the supermarket manager to thank. In your letter: - introduce yourself; - say why you are satisfied; - say thank you and write about your future visits.