Some people think that products should be made to last as long as possible, while others believe making the products cheap is more important. Discuss both views.

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Question:
Some people think that products should last as long as possible, while others believe making the products cheap is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Answer Hints:
This is a view essay. You should present the views of two sides. Notice the root of 'last as long as possible' and 'cheap is more important' is the same: to save money. The essay conclusion should answer the question: Which is a better way to save money?

Last as long as possible
  • A long timeframe decreases the cost of usage per year; in a long run, it saves the investment.
  • Frequent replacements waste not only money but effort and resources.
  • Durability means good quality; it usually brings extra merits, like high reliability, nice brand, and good service.
Cheap is more important
  • Cheap is trading off features, not quality; Cheap goods are still safe to use.
  • Using the same money to own more features.
  • Not every stuff needs durability, e.g., disposable goods, fashion clothes, and toys.
  • Help more common people enjoy new technology as early as possible, e.g., low-end cell phones and compact cars.
Answer 1
When buying a product, people usually weigh up price versus quality. Durability should be the main priority for some, but others argue that affordability is more important...

Those who prioritize durability features argue that if commodities lasted longer, waste could be reduced, and money could be saved...

For others, lower prices are more important than quality. Indeed, compared to fifty years ago, the range of commercially manufactured articles on the market is more extensive, and the prices are much more affordable...

In conclusion, the battle between durability and affordability will always exist. They are for separate customers...
Band: 6.5
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Link Words: 24 (including link phrase: 3)
Sentences: Number: 19; Average Length: 103 characters; Words/Sentence: 16
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IELTS Essay Format:
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Task Response:
-The main ideas are relevant but do not focus on the topic closely. Durability and quality aren't the same things. Besides, the topic does matter with environmental issues.
Coherence and Cohesion:
-Ideas are generally arranged coherently, and there is a clear overall progression.
Lexical Resources:
-The range of vocabulary is quite broad and shows awareness of collocation.
Grammar Range and Accuracy:
-There is a good range of complex structures, and many sentences have accurate grammar and punctuation.