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Many things which were done in the home by hand in the past are now done by machines. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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Automation not only has changed industries
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 but
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 has had an immense effect on households. Many
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 chores that were once done by hand now can be accomplished with the help of
machines
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 that can work automatically, as we all need to do is press the necessary button. In my opinion,
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 advancement has more advantages than
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disadvantages, since these
machines
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 are efficient and women are likely to enjoy
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 feature of contemporary life.
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, the spare
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this
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 change offers is not being used properly. One clear advantage of
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 in terms of
household
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 chores is efficiency.
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, there is a specific
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 appliance
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 designed for specific work. Take the washing machine as an example. It can wash various fabrics with specifically programmed functions. If washed by hand, those fabrics can be damaged or the lifespan of the items might be affected. Things done by hand were mostly shouldered by women in many countries until recently and automation has definitely benefitted them. My country is a good example
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. Many women are held responsible for
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 chores in a majority of families and
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equipment like washing
machines
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 and dishwashers are
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saviors
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 that can take a significant proportion of the burden to themselves. Admittedly, there is one drawback regarding
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 change and it is related to lifestyle. Since these
machines
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 were introduced to homes, people’s free
time
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 at home has increased considerably, but so has the amount of
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 people spend holding their smartphones or watching TV. To be more precise, the spare
time
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 the
machines
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 have provided is not handled as it should be by some of us. By way of conclusion, I strongly believe that automation in the
household
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 has clear benefits that can not be ignored, but some people are not using
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 opportunity appropriately. As far as I am concerned, the free
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 that we have thanks to these
machines
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 should be used for family and personal development.

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Task Response
Consider elaborating more on the drawbacks of automation, as this will provide a balanced view and enhance your task response.
Coherence and Cohesion
Make sure to link your ideas more effectively. Using connecting phrases can help maintain the flow between points.
Task Response
Incorporating additional specific examples or data could strengthen your arguments and provide a more comprehensive perspective on your ideas.
Task Achievement
Your essay presents a clear opinion and effectively communicates your viewpoint on the advantages of automation in households.
Coherence and Cohesion
You have structured your essay well, with clear paragraphs for the introduction, body, and conclusion.

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    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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