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$'riting refcrence (Paper 2) Essay (For work on essays, see pages 90 and 176.) Task You have been doing a class project on technology. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay giving your opinron on the following statement: People in the modern world depend too much on computers. Write your essay. (You should write between 120-180 words.) Useful language Some people claim that (your teenage years are the best years of your life). It is often said that (TV is a bad influence on young people). HoweveE 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 of 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/ln conclusion, it seems to me that ... Model answer DO state the topic in your first sentence, but use your own words. In today's world, nearly every aspect of life is affected by computer technology. Computers are used for business, public services, education and entertainment. DON'T start by saying / agree with th6 - your essay should present your own argument. Some people are concerned by this development. They fear that vital skills are being lost as computer technology replaces traditional ways of r,vorking in a wide variety of areas, from art and design to banking and commerce. They point out the chaos that can occur r,vhen computer systems fail, leading to the breakdown of essential services such as transport, law and order. DO include supporting detail for the points in each paragraph. DO use linking expressions to introduce points. 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. DON'T forget to express your opinion in the conclusion. 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. ('178 words) 2,' ffiH
\Yriting reference (Papcr 2) Review (For work on reviews, see pages 15 and 64.) Task You recently saw this announcement in an English language magazine called Film Scene. We need a young person's perspective on films today' Write us a.evie* of the last film you saw' Include information on the story' characters and any special features of the film, and say whether you would recommend the film to other people' The best review will be published in next month's edition of the magazine' Write your review. (You should write between 120-180 words.) Useful language lntroduction . The (film) lwould like to review is ... . The last film I saw / book I read was ... Summarising the story . lt's set in . .. . The story is based on (a book) ... . lt's about ... . There are many memorable characters including ... . The main theme of the film is .. . . What the film is nying is ... Recommending the film . I would recomend this film to anyone. o Although I enjoyed it, I would not a recommend it for ... It's one of the best (shows) l've ever seen. Although I am not normally keen on (musicals), l'm glad that I decided to go. The (film) lifts you out of your everyday life. Model answer DO say what it is about, but not in too much detail. DO try to use a range ol interesting vocabulary, to bring the film to life for the reader. The last film I saw was not new, in fact it was The Lord of the Rings. It is based on the well-known book, and tells the story of a creature called a hobbit who takes a dangerous magic ring back to the place where it was made in order to destroy it. There are many memorable characters apart from the hobbit and his friends, including awrzard called Gandalf and a suspicious creature called Gollum. This is a film about friendship and loyalty. However, it is the special effects that make it truly magical. There are vivid battle scenes with fantastic animals and birds, and sets that are so imaginative that you want to believe they are real. But as well as this, the actual locations are beautiful, too. I would recommend this film to anyone, even those who do not usually enjoy fantasy films. What I would say to them is - go and try it! Like me, you might find that the film lifts you out of your everyday life into a world you will not want to leave. DO remember to mention important or memorable characters, but don't spend too much time just describing them. DO remember to link ideas clearly, and to link paragraphs together. DO remember to give your opinion clearly, as this is the purpose of a revieW but not until the end. n (180 words)
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