Some people believe that it is better to live and work in a vertical city with multiple tall buildings, as compared to a horizontal city with fewer tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give your explanation using some relevant examples from your experience.

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Nowadays, there is
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culture among people to live and work in skyscrapers.
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trend has sparked a debate among commoners
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whether it is beneficial to reside and work in tall buildings or
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must prefer
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a horizontal
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city
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,
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essay will discuss both aspects followed by my viewpoint.
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with, those who favour vertical
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city
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opine that multi-story buildings
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the best option to accommodate a large number of people in a limited space. In fact, it is a widely known fact that
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all major
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around the globe are facing
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of land.
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, Mumbai and Bangalore are one of the most crowded
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in India with a maximum number of
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to accommodate a large population.
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, it is preferable to utilise vertical
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building
for professional or personal chores.
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, those who favour horizontal
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assert that
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age-old
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planning offers more space and
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quiet surroundings. Indeed, generally, we find ample open spaces in places with less number of skyscrapers. Which offers peaceful and quiet surroundings.
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, it allows residents to live near to the mother nature. To illustrate, in India, Himachal Pradesh follows the old
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planning model, which attracts people from the metropolitan
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, horizontal
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are favourable for those who want to live in peace and close to natural surroundings. In my viewpoint, it is a matter of personal choice.
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of us like vertical tall buildings and others prefer horizontal
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Ensure examples used to support arguments are specific and directly related to the point being discussed. This will enhance task achievement.
coherence cohesion
Strengthen the transitions between points to improve the logical flow of your essay.
coherence cohesion
Provide a clearer introduction that directly outlines the arguments that will be discussed.
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Effective discussion of both views of the topic is provided, showcasing an understanding of differing perspectives.
coherence cohesion
The essay has a clear introduction and conclusion that help in framing the discussion.

Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • vertical city
  • horizontal city
  • skyscraper
  • infrastructure
  • public transport
  • efficient use of land
  • dense population
  • natural surroundings
  • quality of life
  • cost of living
  • operational expenses
  • preserve historical sites
  • cultural heritage
  • modern development
  • high-rise buildings
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