Band 7: Describe a piece of technology that you find difficult to use. - When did you get it? - What did you get it for? - How often do you use it? - How do you feel about it? (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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We live in a time where technology has made it possible to do many things considered unimaginable in the past, but it has also come at the cost of simplicity. Today I would like to talk about a washing machine that offers so many features but is also very complicated to use. Recently, our previous washing machine broke down, and we decided to buy a new one. I compared the different models online and ultimately decided on a ZZ model from a famous company. It listed 102 different washing modes for different types of cloth. None of the other models came even close to it. When I bought it, I never thought about whether I really needed 102 modes. There are 102 different modes, but it is impossible for the machine to have 102 buttons. The modes have to be changed and selected on the basis of just ten buttons each. It is really hard to remember the buttons I need to press. In fact, for the simple basic washing cycle, I have to press buttons in a particular order. For this, I always need to refer back to the user manual closely. Many times, if I click on the wrong button, I have to start all over again. It gives me a headache to use it. Our video is easily able to use the washing machine. However, this one is complicated for her to use as she doesn't know English, and the user manual is only in English. But I have also learned that every mode is not always good. I don't think I will even end up using more than five modes in my life. When buying things, I shouldn't care about what the technology offers, but rather what I need.

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We live in a time where technology has made it possible to do many things consideri imaginable in the past, but it has also come at the cost of simple city. Today I would like to talk a washing machine which offers so many features but is also very complicated to use. Recently our previous washing machine broke down and we decided to buy a new one. I compared the different model online and ultimately decided on a ZZ model from a famerce company. It listed 102 different washing modldes of for different type of cloths. None of the other models came even close to it. When I brought I never thought if I really needed 102 volts. There are 102 different modes, but it is impossible for the machine to have 102 buttons. The modes have to be changed and selected on the bas shape of just ten buttons each. Really hard to remember the buttons I need to press. In fact, for the simple basic washing circle I have to pass by button in a particular order. For this I always need to clip back user menu closely. Many times if I click on a wrong button I have to start all over again. It gives a headache to use earlier. Our video to is easily use the washing machine. However this one is complicated for her to use as she doesn’t know English and the user minual is only in English. But I have also learned every mo is not always good. I don’t think it will even end up using more than five more in my life. When buying things, I shouldn’t care about what the technology offered, but rather than I need.

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