IELTS Essay - Advantages

                                    IELTS Writing Task 2

                              Advantages and Disadvantages

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Task 2

You have 40 minutes for this task. Write at least 250 words.

Nowadays, many offices employ open-space designs instead of separate rooms for work. Do the advantages of this outweighs the disadvantages?

 Include reasons and relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

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Keywords:

1. Offices

2. Employ open space designs

3. Instead of

4. Separate rooms.

5. What is more, advantages or disadvantages?


Paragraph 1. Introduction                                   Time: 5 min. Words: 55-60.

Office designs have undergone changes over the time and the one major change is from independent private rooms to open and spacious cubicle for employees. There are multiple benefits for this change; however, they are not free from disadvantages.          (Paraphrase of general statement)This essay will dwell on my opinion that even though there are a few demerits, merits of open space designs are more. (Thesis sentence)

Synonyms

1. Undergone: Experienced, witnessed

2. Major: Vital, crucial, grave, serious, 

3. Spacious: Large, generous, huge

4. Cubicle: Cabin, chamber


[Another way of writing the introduction: 

Office designs have undergone changes over the time and the one major change is from independent private rooms to open and spacious cubicle for employees. There are multiple benefits for this change, such as uninterrupted interaction among the employees, and sharing ideas hassle-free.  However, they are not free from disadvantages, such as loss of privacy and increased interruptions .  (Paraphrase of general statement).  Obviously, the merits are more than the demerits. (Thesis sentence)

Synonyms

1. Undergone: Experienced, witnessed

2. Major: Vital, crucial, grave, serious, 

3. Spacious: Large, generous, huge

4. Cubicle: Cabin, chamber

5. Uninterrupted: Continuous, constant, steady, sustained, non-stop.

6. Hassle-free: Easy, uncomplicated, smooth, problem-free, simple

7. Obviously: Clearly, evidently, certainly]




Paragraph 2 Advantages                                      Time: 10 min.  Words: 65-75

To embark on, open space design is a concept that aims to create a space without walls that separate different functional areas within an environment. It can facilitate regular interaction and communication among colleagues. (Arguments in favour) Moreover, such an environs can increase collaboration, and encourage the staff to share ideas and work together on projects. (Reasons) For example, in Techno Park in Trivandrum,   which houses  hundreds of offices, have every floor one big flat separated into smaller cubicles from where one can interact with the others freely, and at the same time enjoying the private space as well. (Example) Thus, it is a more welcome change, creating a sense of openness and freedom. (Conclusion)

Synonyms


Paragraph 3 BP2  Disadvantages             Time: 10 min.  words: 65-75

 On the flip side, this type of office designs are not free from limitations. It can increase noise and other distractions, as it exposes workers to various sights and sounds from other areas. (Demerits) Furthermore, it can reduce privacy and security, making workers visible and assessable to others, which compromise to confidentiality (Reasons). For instance, researches revel that such open environs create conflict and dissatisfaction causing tension among workers. (Example) Therefore, open office designs have their own innate, but minor demerits. (Conclusion of BP2)


Paragraph 4 Conclusion

To conclude, open space offices designs are becoming more and more popular these days because of the numerous advantages they have. Despite the few minor negatives, the positives of current model outweigh the its counter part. (Re-written Introduction) 



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