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IELTS writing task 2

By Novi Sartika

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

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According to a recent study, the more time people use the Internet, the less time they spend with real human beings. Some people say that instead of seeing the Internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities world- wide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on social interaction.

How far do you agree with this opinion?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

​Write at least 250 words.

Multiple Choice

How many minutes do we have?

• 40 min

• 60 min

• 15 min

Multiple Choice

How many words do we have to write?

• minimum: 250 words

• minimum: 150 words

• minimum: 2500 words

Multiple Choice

According to a recent study, the more time people use the Internet, the less time they spend with real human beings. Some people say that instead of seeing the Internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities world- wide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on social interaction.

How far do you agree with this opinion?

WHAT"S THE TYPE OF THE ESSAY?

• agree and disagree

• discuss two opinions

• problems and solutions

• advantages and disadvantages

Multiple Choice

Agree / Disagree Type Questions: In these types of question you are given one opinion and you then have to state the extent to which you agree or disagree with that opinion:

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

Discuss Two Opinions Type Questions: In this essay question type you are given two opinions, and you have to discuss both of these and then give your own view:

• true

• false

Multiple Select

In these you first have to give the reasons why something has happened, in other words the causes, but then discuss a different aspect of it, such as the effects, solutions or the extent to whether it is a positive or negative development: what are the types?

• cause-effect

• cause-solutions

• causes, pros and cons

• problem-solution

Multiple Choice

In these type of questions, instead of discussing the causes of a problem, you need to discuss the problems related to a particular issue in society, and then suggest what can be to solve these problems:

• Problems & Solutions Type Questions

• Advantage & Disadvantages Type Questions

• Other Types of Question

Multiple Choice

Advantage & Disadvantages Type Questions: In these type of questions you are asked to discuss the positive and negative sides of a particular topic. You will usually be asked this in the context of giving an opinion (e.g. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?): 

• true

• false

Instruction: According to a recent study, the more time people use the Internet, the less time they spend with real human beings.

Rephrased:

It is evident that, at present, people are spending a considerable amount of time on the Internet, and thus spending less time with real people.

Subject | Subject

Some text here about the topic of discussion

Introduction

Open Ended

REPHRASE THIS:

It is evident that, at present, people are spending a considerable amount of time on the Internet, and thus spending less time with real people.

Instruction: Some people say that instead of seeing the Internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities world- wide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on social interaction. How far do you agree with this opinion?

Thesis Statement: I strongly agree that although this use of the Internet has greatly increased the level of communication available, it has also had detrimental effects on the amount and type of social interaction that takes place.

Subject | Subject

Some text here about the topic of discussion

Introduction - Thesis statement

Open Ended

Instruction: Some people say that instead of seeing the Internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities world- wide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on social interaction. How far do you agree with this opinion?

WRITE YOUR OWN THESIS STATEMENT

Body Paragraph 1

The benefits of the Internet in terms of increased communication are clear, with people connected across the globe. In the past, communication was only possible by phone or mail, which entailed time and expense. It also usually meant just keeping in contact with those people already known to you. With the internet, this has changed dramatically. Email and social networking sites such as Facebook and MSN have created online communities that are global in scale, and they have fostered communication between people and countries that we would not have thought possible in the not too distant past.

Subject | Subject

Some text here about the topic of discussion

Open Ended

The benefits of the Internet in terms of increased communication are clear, with people connected across the globe. In the past, communication was only possible by phone or mail, which entailed time and expense. It also usually meant just keeping in contact with those people already known to you. With the internet, this has changed dramatically. Email and social networking sites such as Facebook and MSN have created online communities that are global in scale, and they have fostered communication between people and countries that we would not have thought possible in the not too distant past. WRITE YOUR OWN

Body Paragraph 2

It's clear that this has had negative impacts on social interaction. People, especially the younger generation, spend hours of their time online, chatting and on forums. Although this can be beneficial, it is certainly not the same as real interaction with human beings and does not involve the same skills. It is important that children have and maintain real friendships in order to develop their own interpersonal skills. Not only this, it can also have negative effects on local communities if people are spending most of their time communicating online and not mixing in their neighbourhoods, and possibly lead to feelings of isolation for those individuals who do not have a ‘real’ person to turn to in times of need.

Subject | Subject

Some text here about the topic of discussion

Open Ended

It's clear that this has had negative impacts on social interaction. People, especially the younger generation, spend hours of their time online, chatting and on forums. Although this can be beneficial, it is certainly not the same as real interaction with human beings and does not involve the same skills. It is important that children have and maintain real friendships in order to develop their own interpersonal skills. Not only this, it can also have negative effects on local communities if people are spending most of their time communicating online and not mixing in their neighbourhoods, and possibly lead to feelings of isolation for those individuals who do not have a ‘real’ person to turn to in times of need. WRITE YOUR OWN

Conclusion

Thesis Statement: I strongly agree that although this use of the Internet has greatly increased the level of communication available, it has also had detrimental effects on the amount and type of social interaction that takes place.

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Rephrased: To conclude, I believe that the internet has undoubtedly been beneficial, but there are good reasons to be concerned about social interaction in our societies. It is therefore important that we maintain a balance between our online life and our contact with real human beings.

Subject | Subject

Some text here about the topic of discussion

Open Ended

Thesis Statement: I strongly agree that although this use of the Internet has greatly increased the level of communication available, it has also had detrimental effects on the amount and type of social interaction that takes place.

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Rephrased: To conclude, I believe that the internet has undoubtedly been beneficial, but there are good reasons to be concerned about social interaction in our societies. It is therefore important that we maintain a balance between our online life and our contact with real human beings. WRITE YOUR OWN