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1 . Make a point (P)

2 . Explain it (E)

3 .Give an example (E)

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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.

Your turn!Your turn!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.

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.

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.

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.

Some people fear that technology is Some people fear that technology is

gradually taking over control of our lives, gradually taking over control of our lives,

while others think that it has lead to many while others think that it has lead to many

positive developments in all aspects of positive developments in all aspects of

their lives.their lives.

Discuss both those views and give your Discuss both those views and give your

own opinion.own opinion.

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

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Explain

Examples

HoweverHoweverHoweverHowever

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?

MoreoverMoreoverMoreoverMoreover

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?

Such asSuch asSuch 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?

Write your Write your paragraphparagraphWrite your Write your paragraphparagraph

Use the P-E-E model and create a Use the P-E-E model and create a

paragraph in your groupsparagraph in your groups