You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position, organise your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of standard written English. You should write 200–300 words.
As populations age, some care facilities are introducing robotic companions to provide emotional support and alleviate loneliness among elderly residents. While some people believe these devices enhance emotional well-being, others argue they are an inadequate substitute for genuine human interaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your opinion with relevant reasons and examples.
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You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position, organise your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of standard written English. You should write 200–300 words.
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The use of automated lifting devices and robotic exoskeletons to assist care workers with heavy physical tasks in residential homes is becoming increasingly common. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of introducing these mechanical aids into eldercare environments. Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples.
Some healthcare providers advocate deploying autonomous mobile robots in care homes to monitor residents' vital signs and detect falls around the clock. Others contend that continuous robotic surveillance severely compromises personal privacy and dignity. Do the benefits of robotic monitoring in eldercare outweigh the drawbacks?
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