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You have been doing a class project on technology. Your teacher has asked you to write a composition giving your opinion on the following statement:
People in the modern world depend too much on computers.
(1)In today 's world, nearly every aspect of life is affected by computer technology. Computers are used for business, public services, education and entertainment.
(2) Some people are concerned by this development. They fear that vital skills are being lost as computer technology replaces traditional ways of working in a wide variety of areas, from art and design to banking and commerce.
(3) They point out the chaos that can occur when computer systems fail, leading to the breakdown of essential services such as transport, law and order.
(4) However, people could not continue to enjoy their present standard of living without computer technology. There are now far more people in the world than there were a generation ago. The fact that there is enough food for them, that they can travel safely from one place to another, and that they can be provided with medical care, is largely due to computer technology.
(5) In my opinion, therefore, we have to accept our dependence on computers, but at the same time we should work to find ways of making this dependence less dangerous.
(1) Do restate the question in your first sentence.
(2) DON'T start by saying I agree with this - your essay should present your own argument.
(3) Do include supporting detail for the points in each paragraph.
(4) Do use linking expressions to introduce points.
(5) Don’t forget to express your opinion in the conclusion.
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You have been doing a class project on technology. Your teacher has asked you to write a composition giving your opinion on the following statement:
People in the modern world depend too much on computers.
(1)In today 's world, nearly every aspect of life is affected by computer technology. Computers are used for business, public services, education and entertainment.
(2) Some people are concerned by this development. They fear that vital skills are being lost as computer technology replaces traditional ways of working in a wide variety of areas, from art and design to banking and commerce.
(3) They point out the chaos that can occur when computer systems fail, leading to the breakdown of essential services such as transport, law and order.
(4) However, people could not continue to enjoy their present standard of living without computer technology. There are now far more people in the world than there were a generation ago. The fact that there is enough food for them, that they can travel safely from one place to another, and that they can be provided with medical care, is largely due to computer technology.
(5) In my opinion, therefore, we have to accept our dependence on computers, but at the same time we should work to find ways of making this dependence less dangerous.
(1) Do restate the question in your first sentence.
(2) DON'T start by saying I agree with this - your essay should present your own argument.
(3) Do include supporting detail for the points in each paragraph.
(4) Do use linking expressions to introduce points.
(5) Don’t forget to express your opinion in the conclusion.
USEFUL LANGUAGE
I think/believe that ...
Some people claim that (your teenage years are the best years oj your life).
It is often said that (TV is a bad influence on young people).
However, in my view/opinion, .
Firstly it is clear that (money cannot buy happiness).
While it is true that (computer games are stimulating, they may not be good for you in the long term).
From my point oj view, job satisfaction is more important than a large salary).
Finally, it is important to remember that ... On balance then, I feel that ...
To sum up/In conclusion, it seems to me that ...
Some people claim that (your teenage years are the best years oj your life).
It is often said that (TV is a bad influence on young people).
However, in my view/opinion, .
Firstly it is clear that (money cannot buy happiness).
While it is true that (computer games are stimulating, they may not be good for you in the long term).
From my point oj view, job satisfaction is more important than a large salary).
Finally, it is important to remember that ... On balance then, I feel that ...
To sum up/In conclusion, it seems to me that ...
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