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AIMS: Technology words • Linking words • Connecting agreeing and contrasting ideas • Describing advantages and disadvantages for a Task 2 essay
1. Match pictures a-f to labels 1-6.
2. To connect two agreeing ideas we can use linking words such as: in addition, moreover, furthermore and also. Look at the examples:
We can also add an example using for example:
Computers give students access to lots of information. For example, there are dictionaries and reference books online.
Look at the essay questions and complete each sentence below with an agreeing idea.
1. Why is playing computer games bad for children?
Playing computer games can be bad for children's eyes. In addition, ________
Model Answer
In addition, playing computer games can mean
that children do less exercise.
2. How can technology help us at work?
Technology at work makes it easier to communicate with other companies.
Furthermore, ________
Model Answer
Furthermore, it enables people to work more
quickly.
3. How can social networking be negative?
Social networking can be a waste of time. Also ________
Model Answer
Also, social networking can occasionally be
dangerous.
3. To contrast ideas, we can use linking words such as however, yet, although and on the other hand. Look at the examples:
Look at the essay questions and complete each sentence below with a contrasting idea.
1. Why is playing computer games bad for children?
Playing computer games can be bad for children's eyes, yet _________
Suggested Answer
yet playing computer games can also improve
children’s reactions.
2. How can technology help us at work?
Technology makes it easier to communicate with other companies. However, _________
Suggested Answer
However, technology at work can also mean
that people spend too much time on the
Internet or chatting online with friends.
3. How can social networking be negative?
Social networking can be a waste of time for some people. On the other hand _________
Suggested Answer
On the other hand, social networking can make
it easier to stay in touch with friends.
4. Correct the mistakes in these texts.
1. Technology is a good thing because it helps people communicate more easily also it helps people do their jobs more efficiently.
Suggested Answer
Technology is a good thing because it helps
people communicate more easily also. Also it
helps people do their jobs more efficiently.
2. People should always pay for music and not download it illegally. Downloading illegally is bad for the music industry. In addition, musicians.
Suggested Answer
People should always pay for music and not
download it illegally. Downloading illegally is
bad for the music industry. In addition, it is bad
for musicians.
3. Computers have some negative points. It is not always easy to fix a computer if it goes wrong. In addition, there are lots of people who can fix computers.
Suggested Answer
Computers have some negative points. It is
not always easy to fix a computer if it goes
wrong. Additionally However/ On the other
hand, there are lots of people who can fix
computers.
4. Mobile phones can be dangerous if they are used in a car. However, they can be dangerous for pedestrians who use them when crossing the road.
Suggested Answer
Mobile phones can be dangerous if they are
used in a car. However In addition / Also /
Furthermore / Moreover, they can be dangerous
for pedestrians who use them when crossing
the road.
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