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Look at the essay and do the exercises to improve your writing skills.
Preparation
Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–h next to the numbers 1–8.
g
1…….. a snippet a. to take part in or do something
2……..
a to engage in something b. the world
3……..
b the globe c. long-distance
4……..
e to empathise with somebody d. to rub something to make it clean and shiny
d
5…….. to polish something e. to understand how someone feels
h
6…….. to embellish something f. to make it more difficult for something to happen
c
7…….. long-haul g. a small piece of information or conversation
f
8…….. to impede something h. to make something more attractive by adding decoration
1. Check your understanding: grouping
Write the features of communication in the correct group, according to the text.
a, f, g, h b, c, d, e,
2
we find ourselves (__) 4
through online channels. (__) 3
communicating more and more (__) In
1.
today’s world, (__)
1
begs the question: (__) online communication (__) Which (__) is (__) preferable (__) in
2.
today’s world? (__)
2
main arguments (__) 4
opens up the possibility (__) 3
is (__) 5
in favour (__) 1
One of the (__)
3.
3
that it (__) of long-distance communication. (__)6
5
written online communication (__) 4 either immediately or later. (__)
gives us (__) 6 the option of
4.
3
responding (__) 2
is that (__) 1
Another point (__)
1
I believe that (__) 2
there are (__) 4
On balance, (__) 5
online communication. (__) several
7.
advantages to (__)3
7
face-to-face dialogue. (__) 1
However, (__) 2
we should (__) 6
the benefits of (__) to overlook
8.
5
(__) 3
take care (__) 4
not (__)
3. Check your writing: gap fill
Complete the second sentence so it has the same meaning as the first. Write only one word in each gap.
2. One of the main benefits of online communication is that business meetings can take place via
c it provides opportunities for long-
videoconferencing, eliminating the need to travel for work. ___,
distance families and friends to keep in touch on a daily basis.
a. As a result b. Furthermore c. For example
3. Written online communication provides opportunities for long-distance families and friends to keep
a it gives us the option of responding either immediately or at a time
in touch on a daily basis. ___
that suits us.
a. Another point is that b. As well as c. And
4. Some experts are concerned that a lack of face-to-face interaction impedes the development of
c empathising and reacting to situations in real time.
social skills ___
a. and b. therefore c. such as
6. b we should
On balance, I believe that online communication brings us an overall advantage. ___,
take care not to overlook the benefits of engaging in face-to-face dialogue.
a. Another point is that b. However c. So
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