IELTS with Rimon Morol

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In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadays
than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative
development?
In recent years it has become far more normal for people to live alone,
particularly in large cities in the developed world. In my opinion, this trend
could have both positive and negative consequences in equal measure.

The rise in one-person households can be seen as positive for both

personal and broader economic reasons. On an individual level, people
who choose to live alone may become more independent and self-reliant
than those who live with family members. A young adult who lives alone,
for example, will need to learn to cook, clean, pay bills and manage his
or her budget, all of which are valuable life skills; an increase in the
number of such individuals can certainly be seen as a positive
development. From an economic perspective, the trend towards living
alone will result in greater demand for housing. This is likely to benefit the
construction industry, estate agents and a whole host of other companies
that rely on homeowners to buy their products or services.

However, the personal and economic arguments given above can be

considered from the opposite angle. Firstly, rather than the positive
feeling of increased independence, people who live alone may
experience feelings of loneliness, isolation and worry. They miss out on
the emotional support and daily conversation that family or flatmates can
provide, and they must bear the weight of all household bills and
responsibilities; in this sense, perhaps the trend towards living alone is a
negative one. Secondly, from the financial point of view, a rise in demand
for housing is likely to push up property prices and rents. While this may
benefit some businesses, the general population, including those who
live alone, will be faced with rising living costs.

In conclusion, the increase in one-person households will have both

beneficial and detrimental effects on individuals and on the economy.

(band 9)
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These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children
while mothers go out to work. What could be the reasons for this?
Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?

It is true that men are increasingly likely to take on the role of

househusband, while more women than ever are the breadwinners in
their families. There could be several reasons for this, and I consider it to
be a very positive trend.

In recent years, parents have had to adapt to various changes in our

societies. Equal rights movements have made great progress, and it has
become normal for women to gain qualifications and pursue a career. It
has also become socially acceptable for men to stay at home and look
after their children. At the same time, the rising cost of living has meant
that both marriage partners usually need to work and save money before
starting a family. Therefore, when couples have children, they may
decide who works and who stays at home depending on the personal
preference of each partner, or based on which partner earns the most
money.

In my view, the changes described above should be seen as progress.

We should be happy to live in a society in which men and women have
equal opportunities, and in which women are not put under pressure to
sacrifice their careers. Equally, it seems only fair that men should be free
to leave their jobs in order to assume childcare responsibilities if this is
what they wish to do. Couples should be left to make their own decisions
about which parental role each partner takes, according to their particular
circumstances and needs.

In conclusion, the changing roles of men and women in the family are a
result of wider changes in society, and I believe that these developments
are desirable.

(274 words, band 9)

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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has
changed because of technology.
In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that
people make? Has this been a positive or negative development?

It is true that new technologies have had an influence on communication

between people. Technology has affected relationships in various ways,
and in my opinion there are both positive and negative effects.

Technology has had an impact on relationships in business, education

and social life. Firstly, telephones and the Internet allow business people
in different countries to interact without ever meeting each
other. Secondly, services like Skype create new possibilities for
relationships between students and teachers. For example, a student can
now take video lessons with a teacher in a different city or
country. Finally, many people use social networks, like Facebook, to
make new friends and find people who share common interests, and they
interact through their computers rather than face to face.

On the one hand, these developments can be extremely positive.

Cooperation between people in different countries was much more
difficult when communication was limited to written letters or telegrams.
Nowadays, interactions by email, phone or video are almost as good as
face-to-face meetings, and many of us benefit from these interactions,
either in work or social contexts. On the other hand, the availability of new
communication technologies can also have the result of isolating people
and discouraging real interaction. For example, many young people
choose to make friends online rather than mixing with their peers in the
real world, and these ‘virtual’ relationships are a poor substitute for real
friendships.

In conclusion, technology has certainly revolutionised communication

between people, but not all of the outcomes of this revolution have been
positive.

(257 words, band 9)

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Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a
useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games
are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your
opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?

Many people, and children in particular, enjoy playing computer games.

While I accept that these games can sometimes have a positive effect on
the user, I believe that they are more likely to have a harmful impact.

On the one hand, video games can be both entertaining and educational.
Users, or gamers, are transported into virtual worlds which are often more
exciting and engaging than real-life pastimes. From an educational
perspective, these games encourage imagination and creativity, as well
as concentration, logical thinking and problem solving, all of which are
useful skills outside the gaming context. Furthermore, it has been shown
that computer simulation games can improve users’ motor skills and help
to prepare them for real-world tasks, such as flying a plane.

However, I would argue that these benefits are outweighed by the

drawbacks. Gaming can be highly addictive because users are
constantly given scores, new targets and frequent rewards to keep them
playing. Many children now spend hours each day trying to progress
through the levels of a game or to get a higher score than their friends.
This type of addiction can have effects ranging from lack of sleep to
problems at school, when homework is sacrificed for a few more hours
on the computer or console. The rise in obesity in recent years has also
been linked in part to the sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise that
often accompany gaming addiction.

In conclusion, it seems to me that the potential dangers of video games

are more significant than the possible benefits.

(258 words, band 9)

IELTS with Rimon Morol
Task-2 samples- positive/negative topic Rimons IELTS/01873405061