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Practice Writing: Write Essay ID: #48261 Computer 2
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Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. Do you agree with that?

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Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. Do you agree with that?
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Computers have reshaped daily life in workplaces and households alike. Although some people argue that this transformation has increased complexity and stress, I largely agree that computers have made life easier and more convenient overall, because they improve efficiency, broaden access to information, and simplify routine tasks when used responsibly.

The most significant advantage is efficiency, as computers automate repetitive processes and accelerate communication. In offices, specialised software analyses data in seconds rather than hours, reducing errors and allowing employees to focus on complex decisions. Similar benefits appear in daily life through online banking, digital navigation, and electronic government services, which minimise delays and unnecessary physical effort.

Critics claim that constant connectivity generates stress, information overload, and blurred boundaries between work and private life. This concern is valid to some extent; however, it usually reflects ineffective management rather than an unavoidable consequence of computers themselves. With clear organisational rules, stronger digital literacy, and tools that limit notifications, technology can promote balance, for instance by supporting flexible working instead of permanent availability.

Overall, while computers may add complexity when poorly managed, their net impact remains beneficial. By increasing efficiency, expanding access to knowledge, and enabling flexible patterns of living and employment, they reduce everyday burdens. Therefore, I agree that computers have made modern life more convenient, provided that individuals and institutions apply them thoughtfully.

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PTE criteria · full marks
  • Fully addresses the prompt in depth, showing full command of the argument by reformulating the issue in the writer's own words and expanding important points with specificity.
  • The argument is supported convincingly with subsidiary points and relevant examples throughout the response.
How this answer meets itThe essay gives a clear opinion and expands it with specific support. The examples of banking and navigation add depth. I largely agree that computers have made life easier and more convenient overallonline banking, digital navigation, and electronic government services, which minimise delays
PTE criteria · full marks
  • Has an effective logical structure, flows smoothly, and can be followed with ease.
  • The argument is clear and cohesive and developed systematically at length; a well-developed introduction and conclusion are present, and ideas are organised cohesively into clear, logically sequenced paragraphs.
  • Uses a variety of connective devices effectively and consistently to convey relationships between ideas.
How this answer meets itThe writer uses linkers to open ideas and to contrast them. This keeps both views in clear order. The most significant advantageSimilar benefits appearhowever,Overall,Therefore,
PTE criteria · full marks
  • A variety of expressions and vocabulary are used appropriately to formulate ideas with ease and precision throughout the response.
  • No signs of limitations restricting what can be communicated.
  • Errors in language use, if present, are rare and minor, and meaning is completely clear.
How this answer meets itThe essay uses complex clauses with ease. The as-clause and the concessive idea keep the meaning clear. as computers automate repetitive processes and accelerate communicationwhile computers may add complexity when poorly managed, their net impact remains beneficial
PTE criteria · full marks
  • Shows consistent grammatical control of complex language. Errors are rare and difficult to spot.
How this answer meets itOne accurate complex sentence links a claim to a rather-than contrast. The control is consistent. it usually reflects ineffective management rather than an unavoidable consequence of computers themselves
PTE criteria · full marks
  • Good command of a broad lexical repertoire, idiomatic expressions and collocations.
How this answer meets itThe essay chooses precise words and natural collocations. They show a broad lexical range. information overloaddigital literacyflexible workingeveryday burdens
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  • Correct spelling.
How this answer meets itAll words are spelled correctly, including British forms. Two clear examples are shown. specialisedminimise
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  • Length is within the required 200 to 300 words.
How this answer meets itThe essay has 223 words, which sits inside the 200 to 300 range. It is a clear four-paragraph essay.
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