Ielts 雅思 口语全攻略 Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking Jeremy Chiron

How has machinery taken over from humans when it comes to making things?

Well, in the last 50 years, machinery has replaced our hands in many situations, whether it be at home, at work, or in our hobbies. First of all, at home, most people now own a washing machine, and don't need to hand-wash their clothes as often as before. I think that very soon in China, people will also own a dish washer too (most Western families bought one in the 1990s), although rich families would rather pay for a maid to take care of the household chores. In addition, at work, especially in factories, machines have enhanced efficiency and increased production. Workers have had to adapt to machines. Machines are now used in factory assembly lines, and manufacturers only need real people for the more precise tasks or to repair the equipment. Machines also do the most dangerous or most inconvenient jobs which has made working in a factory safer than before. Nowadays, because very few people have the skills required, woodworkers, carvers and tailors are regarded as artists and their prices are usually high.
Everyone recognizes the quality of their items, however.

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