Writing, Task 2, IELTS

1. Point-Explain-Point-Explain-
ExampleExample
Structuring your paragraphsStructuring your paragraphs

2. CoherenceCoherence
1. Make a point (P)
2. Explain it (E)
3.Give an example (E)

3. Point Explain ExamplePoint Explain Example
There are those who argue that the internet has had an extremely
positive influence on communication. They say this because in the past it
was sometimes impossible to call people in other countries on the
telephone, but now it is relatively simple to use a program such as Skype
to talk to them for free or to send an email. A good example here are the
students who go to study abroad and are able to send messages home
with no difficulty, when in past they would have had to buy stamps and
go to the post office which was much harder and more expensive.

4. Your turn!Your turn!
A strong argument can of course be made
from the opposite position. Part of this
argument is that technology takes jobs away
from humans. Examples include more cash
machines and less staff in banks. In factories,
fewer people are required as the production
line becomes more mechanised.

5. A strong argument can of course be made
from the opposite position. Part of this
argument is that technology takes jobs away
from humans. Examples include more cash
machines and less staff in banks. In factories,
fewer people are required as the production
line becomes more mechanised.

6. While there may be benefits to this technological revolution, there are
also a number of potential dangers. Perhaps the most serious of these
would be that if people rely on computers too much for communication,
they could in fact begin to communicate less well. For example, if every
member of a family had their own computer screen and smart phone,
they might speak less and less often to one another and simply look at a
screen. This would be serious because our ability to communicate is an
essential part of our humanity.

7. While there may be benefits to this technological revolution, there are
also a number of potential dangers. Perhaps the most serious of
these would be that if people rely on computers too much for
communication, they could in fact begin to communicate less well. For
example, if every member of a family had their own computer screen
and smart phone, they might speak less and less often to one another
and simply look at a screen. This would be serious because our ability
to communicate is an essential part of our humanity.

8. Some people fear that technology is gradually takingSome people fear that technology is gradually taking
over control of our lives, while others think that it hasover control of our lives, while others think that it has
lead to many positive developments in all aspects of theirlead to many positive developments in all aspects of their
lives.lives.
Discuss both those views and give your own opinion.Discuss both those views and give your own opinion.

9. Keep in contact with friends and family, regardless of where in the world they are.
Social networking sites keep all our information
Technology makes life easier
We no longer have any privacy
Washing machines, dishwashers and vacuum cleaners
There are a number of disadvantages to technology
Technology improves communication
Skype, text messages and emails
We have a number of machines that we can now use to cut down on chores

10. Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3
Point
Explain
Examples

11. HoweverHowever
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something
that has just been said
• He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to
concentrate.
• We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now
discovered some errors.
Can you think of other linking words that you can use instead of
however?

12. MoreoverMoreover
used to introduce some new information that adds to or
supports what you have said previously
e.g. Studies suggest that bilingual children find it easier to learn
additional languages. There is, moreover, increasing evidence
that bilingual children perform better across a range of school
subjects, not just foreign languages.
Can you think of other linking words that you can use instead of
moreover?

13. Such asSuch as
For example
Web 2.0 technologies, such as wikis, blogs and social networking
sites, have changed the way that people use the Internet.
Can you think of other linking words that you can use instead of
such as?

14. Write your paragraphWrite your paragraph
Use the P-E-E model and create a paragraph in yourUse the P-E-E model and create a paragraph in your
groupsgroups