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IELTS GT Task 2 Essay: Advantages Disadvantages — Housing

Original practice prompt written in exam style — not a real exam question, and not a prediction.

High-rise apartment blocks are becoming more common in large cities as populations grow. Do the advantages of living in high-rise buildings outweigh the disadvantages?

Examiner focus: Land efficiency and views versus community, lifts and families' space needs.

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IELTS GT Task 2 Essay: Advantages Disadvantages — Housing Practice Prompt