Some home items, such as clothes or furniture, can be made by hand or by machine

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Question:
Some home items, such as clothes or furniture, can be made by hand or by machine. Which do you prefer: items made by hand or items made by machine? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your choice.
Answer 1
The preference for handmade versus machine-made items reflects differing values and aesthetics among individuals...

Those who prefer handmade items often value the craftsmanship, skill, and attention to detail that go into creating each piece...

On the other hand, those who prefer machine-made items appreciate the consistency and affordability offered by mass production and automation...

In conclusion, while handmade items are cherished for their craftsmanship, uniqueness, and authenticity, machine-made items offer consistency and affordability...
Band: 7
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Link Words: 38 (including link phrase: 1)
Sentences: Number: 16; Average Length: 149 characters; Words/Sentence: 20
Suggestions:
IELTS Essay Format:
-You should avoid using common words repeatedly, and show your grammatical range and accuracy as possible. The essay has and(28), items(10), for(7), machine-made(7), are(7), handmade(6), craftsmanship(4); try to decrease duplicated words.
-Suggest using a few rare or uncommon words to demonstrate your vocabulary range and level.
-Suggest refining coherence and cohesion by removing wordy linking words.