Essay Writing FCE Part 1 - Sample Task # 5 - Technological Developments

Writing Writing Paper Part 1. Task Ty Type: Essay - Technolog Technology y Question

In your English class you have been talking about technological developments. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay. People have become overly-dependent on technology with the result that we are not as mentally challenged as we used to be. Do you agree? Notes

 Write about:

1. positive ways in which technology simplifies tasks that would otherwise be time-consuming. . the e!tent to which technolgy stops us working things out for ourselves. " ................ #your own idea$ Write your essay for essay for your teacher (around 14!1" words#. What you need to do to pass $se our checklist checklist first  first to understand what the e%aminer wants you to do. Ideas for writing &sk yourself the following 'uestions to help you get started In which ways does technology simpify tasks)

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E.g. Researching subjects on the Internet? Finding your way around using Sat Navs?  •

*ow might technology limit out ability to work things out mentally) E.g. Are search engines making research skills redundant? Are we becoming over reliant on devices and losing our ability to work things out !or ourselves? 

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Is there another way of looking at the issue) E.g. Are we learning new skills !ollowing technological develo"ments# !or e$am"le# online networking? 

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Writing Checklist Writing Paper Part 1. Task Type: Essay Content

Should include a discussion of both the advantages of technological developments as well as addressing any negative effects on us. Include a short conclusion giving your opinion and offering an idea of your own. Communicative achievement

Semi-formal. The teacher would be informed and would know what your own opinion is. Organisation

Could include a brief introductory paragraph. The points in the main  body of the essay should be in a logical order, i.e. the impact of technology to begin with, the skills/knowledge we may be losing later. The final paragraph should be a conclusion with an idea of your own. Language

anguage of opinion !"In my view...."#, and argument and comparison !"$n the one hand...."% "&owever, a ma'or drawback would be ...."#. (im for a variety of language !e.g. advantages and disadvantages ) pros and cons% pluses and minuses#. Should not contain ma'or errors that lead to misunderstandings or that irritate the reader.

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