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This essay topic was seen in a recent IELTS test in India These days people send text messages more frequently than they talk on the phone. Do the advantages of texting outweigh the disadvantages? Sample Band 8 Essay Despite the growing advances in telecommunication, more and more people resort to sending text messages instead of audio and video calls. While there are clearly some drawbacks to this, I, personally, believe that the benefits prevail. One of the most significant disadvantages of sending text messages is that it can often cause unnecessary misunderstandings, since it is difficult to convey one’s true emotions in a text conversation. This means that the feelings behind our statements are left open to interpretation, and things like sarcasm or sincerity can go unnoticed. Compared to this, a phone call makes it much easier for people to… Read More »IELTS essay, topic: People send text messages more frequently than they talk on the phone (advantages/disadvantages)