IELTS WRITING TASK 2

Thread:

Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today easier while others believe it has made shopping more difficult.

Discuss both views and give your opinion

My essay:

It would be argued by some people that modern technology has made shopping more confusing. From my perspective, however, it has made shopping more accessible due to the following reasons.

On the one hand, there are several reasons why some people believe online shopping does not always provide shoppers with the best shopping experience. First of all, buyers mainly rely heavily on the pictures produced by the manufacturers to judge the qualities of the products. For example, people may not be able to feel the material of clothes which is crucial for experiences of final-users or unfortunately buy unreliable products. Consequently, it is not uncommon that some items ended up at their door do not meet their expectation. Secondly, since online shoppers can browse multiple virtual stores at a time, they might be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of products presented on the screen. As a result, this practice can lead the prospective shopper to either purchasing an exceeding load of items or spending hours trying to make decisions.

On the other hand, I would opine that online shopping is an ideal solution for today’s hectic life. The first reason is that it has saved people’s precious time from spending on unnecessary traveling from store to store. For instance, people can search various websites to consult the prices of food items before deciding which store’s items are the best. The second reason is that online shopping allows residents to purchase items from virtually everywhere in the world. Therefore, people can improve any aspect of their life and pursue whatever lifestyle they desire for as far as they can afford it.

In conclusion, although some people think virtual shopping does not guarantee desirable outcomes at all times, I would assert that it generally makes shopping less time-consuming, more convenient, and cost-effective.