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- the best way to structure the essay
- the best way to respond to the topic
- a model answer
- a homework activity
Sample task instructions
Many people believe working from home is better than going to an office. Others believe it is better to work in an office environment.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion about it
Responding to the Question
For this essay, I suggest you plan two points for view one, two points for view two, and for your opinion highlight that both sides of the argument have merits and then state which side outweighs the other and why. The plan below is for the task instructions above.
VIEW ONE: 1. increases productivity 2.saves time
VIEW TWO: 1. decreases motivation 2. reduces communication
OPINION: 1. there are merits and drawbacks 2. merits > drawbacks
Structure
Paragraph 1: Introduction
Paragraph 2: side 1
Paragraph 3: side 2
Paragraph 4: Conclusion = opinion
Model Answer
Some people prefer to work from their house, while others feel working in an office is better. This essay discusses both sides of this argument and explains why I believe home-based work is better.
Many believe it is more beneficial to work from their own home. First, working from oneโs residence leads to higher productivity. This is because it eliminates the distractions that come with working in an office. For instance, when working from home, I do not get distracted by my co-workers stopping by my desk to ask me unnecessary questions. Furthermore, a lot of time can be saved. This results from not wasting time in traffic to go to an office.
However, others feel that is better to work from an office. The most significant reason is that it can be easier to be motivated. When bosses directly watch over their staff, they are more likely to stay on task. This is due to fear of losing favour with oneโs supervisor. Another reason is that it is easier to communicate with colleagues. This results from being able to easily meet face-to-face and this can be more effective than having to rely on online communication.
In conclusion, I believe both sides of the argument have merits. However, overall, I think that the advantages of being more productive and avoiding the daily commute to the office outweigh the disadvantage of sometimes lacking motivation and not being able to meet with co-workers, in person as easily. Furthermore, in my opinion, motivation can be enhanced with appropriate scheduling and goal setting.
[the last sentence is for band 8 writers]
Homework Activity
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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Most people are off the opinion that advertising make people purchase impulsively, while others believe that ads are now common and becoming part of us. This essay will write on these two opinions and would also point to the reason why adverts can now be easily overlooked.
To begin, the main reason why showcasing items on the TV can now be ignored is that they now seem to be a source of entertainment. This is because, adverts are now available on the TV and internet every now and then. Also, they make use of interesting music which are always enjoyed without fully understanding the message being portrayed. A recent research in Nigeria in March 2023 showed that about 85 percent of songs and lyrics used in advertising are overly entertaining. This usually cause people to dance and merry without paying much attention to the advertised products.
Furthermore, another important factor is lack of innovative . Most recently advertised goods do not try to bring up something different from the already known. They are always similar or even if lesser quality. This make many people to be nonchalant about purchasing them.
However, on the other hand, some persons think that advertisements are quite persuasive because advertising companies mostly use captivating and colourful packagings for their goods especially ones being directed to children who are well known for impulsive buying. This results in them to keep purchasing similar items they had back home.
Again, a high number of advertisers place a cheaper tag on their articles as compared to the prices of other available similar items. This makes a great number of people to purchase them even when they are likely not in need. Thereby, leading to wastages and purchasing substandard items. For instance, The Fuccy malt drink in Nigeria, drived a lot of queue to itself in November, 2022 when it was advertised because of its lesser price notwithstanding the availability of many other high quality malted drinks.
In conclusion, there are numerous reasons why some people think that ads encourages to buy unwanted products and others merely see them as entertaining and the major ones have been outlined. However, I believe that people should be more intentional and also checkout for quality when making purchases. Parents should also guide the young ones properly to avoid unnecessary spending.