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Writing Task 2

0 Work in pairs. Read this Writing task and make a
list of advantages and disadvantages.

Write about the following topic.
Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air
tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more
popular.
Do the advantages of shopping in this way
outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any @) Read the sample answer again.
relevant examples from your own knowledge or
I Which of the things on your list from Exercise 1
experience.
are mentioned in the answer?
2 Would it be possible to include everything
f) Divide this sample answer into paragraphs by on your list in an answer? If not, how do you
writing// where you think the writer should decide what things to include and what things
start a new paragraph. to leave out?
3 What is the purpose of these two sentences?
There are two main dangers and disadvantages
It is becoming increasingly common for people to go online
to buying things on the Internet.
to buy what they need rather than going to a shop or
On the other hand, shopping for certain things on
travel agent to do so. Although there are some dangers the Internet has several points in its favour.
and disadvantages to internet shopping. I believe that the
0 Key grammar: Relative pronouns and relative clauses
convenience often outweighs any drawbacks. There are
two main dangers and disadvantages to buying things on 0 Underline any words and phrases in the sample
the Internet. The one that attracts the most publicity is the answer which you think might be useful when
problem of internet fraud. Unless the website is secure. you do a Writing task.
hackers may be able to c.opy your credit card details and
Exam advice Writing Task 2
steal your money A further disadvantage is that you
cannot examine what you are buying until after you have Each paragraph should cover a different aspect
bought it This means you may sometimes buy something of what you want to say.
that you do not really want On the other hand. shopping • If you're not sure how to begin a paragraph,
for certain things on the Internet has several points in start it with a short sentence saying what the
its favour. The main one is its convenience. People who paragraph is about.
want to compare products and prices can look at all this
0 Work in pairs. Look at this Writing task
information on a website without having to go from shop
and brainstorm a list of advantages and
to shop. Also. they can make their purchases at any time
disadvantages.
of day or night and from any part of the world. The other
advantage is that because internet companies do not need
Write about the following topic.
a shop. the products which they sell are often cheaper All
in all. I think that the advantages of using the Internet for Some people decide to start their own business
instead of working for a company or organisation.
buying things such as books. computers and air tickets are
Do the advantages for people working for their own
greater than the disadvantages. 1-towever. someone that
business outweigh the disadvantages?
wants to buy c.lothes should visit shops because they need
to see and touch them before buying them. and I would not Give reasons for your answer and include any
recommend purchasing them online. relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.

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