Posts

Showing posts with the label positive or negative

Writing Task 2 Structures

Image
  Type: Agree/ Disagree Introduction: Paraphrase + agree/disagree + 2 reasons Para 1: Details of reason 1 (Topic sentence+Explanation+Example) Para 2: Details of reason 2 (Topic sentence+Explanation+Example) Conclusion: Paraphrase of thesis statement Type: Problem & Solution Introduction: Paraphrase + 2 causes + 2 solutions Para 1: 2 causes (Topic sentence+Explanation+Example) Para 2: 2 solutions (Topic sentence+Explanation+Example) Conclusion: Paraphrase of thesis statement Type: Advantages/ Disadvantages Introduction: Paraphrase+ 2 advantages + 2 disadvantages Para 1: 2 advantages (Topic sentence+Explanation+Example) Para 2: 2 disadvantages (Topic sentence+Explanation+Example) Conclusion: Paraphrase of thesis statement Type: Outweigh Advantages/ Disadvantages Introduction: Paraphrase+ 1 advantage or disadvantage + 2 disadvantages or 2 advantages Para 1: 1 advantage or disadvantage (Topic sentence+Explanation+Example) Para 2: 1 advantage or disadvantage (Topic sentence+Explana...

Local Shop vs Malls/Supermarkets (Positive or Negative Development)

Image
  In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers of malls to do their shopping Is this a positive or negative development?  It has been observed that several local retail outlets are going out of business as malls are gaining more and more traction. I believe it is a negative development as it puts people out of job and causes socio-economic issues.  With the shopping complexes attracting more and more customers every year, small scale retailers are losing business. This is causing local shops being closed and as a result unemployment is on the rise in several communities. This decline in business activities and the rise in unemployment is a leading cause of unrest in a locality. With more people struggling to survive due to financial constraints, crime rate is also increasing which could become a major problem to deal with. A good example of such situation would be of a French town called Lille, where in 2016, soon ...

Technology (Positive or Negative Development)

Image
  Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development? It is true that new technologies have had an influence on communication between people. Technology has affected relationships in various ways, and in my opinion there are both positive and negative effects. Technology has had an impact on relationships in business, education and social life. Firstly, telephones and the Internet allow business people in different countries to interact without ever meeting each other. Secondly, services like Skype create new possibilities for relationships between students and teachers. For example, a student can now take video lessons with a teacher in a different city or country. Finally, many people use social networks, like Facebook, to make new friends and find people who share common interests, and they interact through their...

IELTS Writing Task 2 Topics

Image
  Art: 1.        For a long time art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. However, nowadays people’s values have changed, and we tend to consider science, technology and business more important than arts. What do you think are the causes of this? What can be done to draw people’s attention to art? 2.        The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement? 3.        Studying art in school improves students' performance in other subjects, because it is easier for multi-skilled students to learn new things. That's why art should be obligatory in schools. Do you agree or disagree? Education: 1.        Tuition for healthy children usually has top priority in most countries. However, teac...