PTE-A Write Essay: Advantage/ Disadvantages 1
PROMPT: Does the design of buildings have a positive or negative impact on people’s life and work? Discuss. (advantages vs. disadvantages)
Introduction
Sentence 1: Building designs are a part of every major city’s architecture.
Sentence 2: Many people are divided on whether the building design has a positive or negative impact on their life and work.
Sentence 3: This essay will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of building design on
citizens of a city and explain why it is important.
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Sentence 4: There are many advantages to having well-designed buildings in a city.
Sentence 5: Well-designed buildings provide a structure for its denizens to feel proud to work in.
Sentence 6: For example, a well-designed building will allow people to freely move in and out of it, allowing them access to different forms of transportation.
Sentence 7: These types of designs help accelerate the growth and prosperity of a city.
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Sentence 8: Poorly designed buildings put some cities at a disadvantage.
Sentence 9: A building’s design that causes problems with the flow of citizens can lead to problems, even criminal acts.
Sentence 10: For instance, where there are long lineups to access services, arguments are
inevitable as people grow frustrated waiting.
Sentence 11: Eventually, people will talk about the problems with a city and this will lead to
negative feedback.
Conclusion
Sentence 12: In conclusion, this essay has discussed some issues associated with building
design.
Sentence 13: In my opinion, the importance of building design is obvious because it makes people feel good about being a member of a city that is efficient. (217 words)