Task 2 · · 18 samples

In some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation? Write at least 250 words.

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Ideas to explore

  • Homeownership may appeal because it can offer greater control over housing and protection from rent increases or a tenancy ending.
  • People may regard property as a long-term asset and a visible sign of financial or personal achievement.
  • When buying is treated as compulsory, people may take on unsustainable debt or overlook the flexibility that renting can provide.

Suggested structure

  1. Introduce the homeownership preference and state clearly whether you consider it positive or negative.
  2. Explain practical motives for buying, such as stability and the hope of building an asset.
  3. Explain how social expectations can reinforce the preference.
  4. Evaluate the drawbacks, linking social pressure to financial strain or reduced flexibility.
  5. Conclude with a qualified judgement that distinguishes owning a home from making ownership a social requirement.
Useful vocabulary & examples
housing stability
The security of having a reliable place to live without unexpected disruption.

Some people buy a home because they believe it will give their family greater housing stability.

long-term asset
Something of value that may provide financial benefit over an extended period.

Buyers may view a property as a long-term asset rather than simply a place to live.

social pressure
Influence from a community or other people to behave or make choices in a particular way.

Social pressure can make young adults feel that they should buy a home as soon as possible.

financial flexibility
The ability to manage money or adapt to changing circumstances without excessive constraint.

Renting can offer financial flexibility to people who are saving for a deposit.

Sample answers

AI-completed learning example

299 words · Illustrative target band

In a modern society, it is always debatable whether to own a home or just to rent one, so there is a controversial argument that has existed. In details, some believe that owning a house benefits not only your family but also your children. On the other hand, others insist that renting an apartment is a better choice because it gives people more freedom and they do not need to pay a large amount of money at one time.…

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AI-completed learning example

351 words · Illustrative target band

For some people, owning something that will be kept for a long time is a bare minimum thing to do. With that statement, a house is a place that someone lives in, for a long period of time, and that is why people think that owning a house is more important than renting. This mindset can be positive when it encourages an affordable long-term plan, but it should not make renting seem inferior for everyone. People may p…

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AI-completed learning example

355 words · Illustrative target band

Current, most of the people prefer to purchase a house rather than renting one. The reason behind this occasion might be associated with several factors. To start with, it is crucial to point out the advantages of a private house. A bright example is: the mortgage which might be inherited to the owner’s offspring. Another possible motive is the desire to provide a stable base for a family. However, debt and ownership…

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