Q: As computers are being used more and more in education, there will soon be no role
for the teacher in the classroom. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
A: It is certainly true that computers have become an essential tool for teachers and
students in all areas of education. However, while computers are extremely useful, I do
not agree with the idea that they could soon replace teachers completely.
TASK 1
1. Introduction – paraphrase question
2. Overview – Summary or overall noticeable features (overall trends,
highest/lowest) .
Overall, it is clear that……
3. Details – Select key information, include numbers, and comparison
Compare and contrast (However, A new pattern emerged, In contrast, By
contrast,
4. Details
SENTENCE BUILDING
1. Basic Fact
The number of Japanese tourist who travelled abroad increased.
2. Number
The number of Japanese tourist who travelled abroad increased from 5 million to 15 million.
3. When
The number of Japanese tourist who travelled abroad increased from 5 million to 15 million
between 1985 and 1995.
5. Add an adverb
The number of Japanese tourist who travelled abroad increased dramatically from just under 5
million to around 15 million between 1985 and 1995.
Planning
10 minutes planning
30 minutes writing
Q: Throughout history, people have dreamed of living in a perfect society. However, there is still no
agreement about what a perfect society would be like. What, in your opinion, would be the most
important element of a perfect society? What can people do to help create an ideal society?
Essay Structure:
Intro
Trust institutions (police, government), feel protected by the law. Safety is the most basic
freedom.
Conclusion
Essay Structure
City life has several drawbacks. – introduce the topic of the main idea of the paragraph
Finally, the air quality in cities is often poor, due to pollution from traffic, and the streets and
public transport systems are usually overcrowded. As a result, city life can be unhealthy and
stressful.
City life has several drawbacks. Firstly, the cost of living in a city is usually much higher than in a small
town or village. Inhabitants of the cities have to pay higher prices for housing, transport, and even food.
Secondly, urban areas tend to suffer from social problems such as high crime and poverty rate in
comparison with rural areas. Finally, the air quality in cities is often poor, due to pollution from traffic,
and the streets and public transport systems are usually overcrowded. As a result, city life can be
unhealthy and stressful. (93 Words)