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Part 1: Essay
Task
Read the two texts below.
Write an essay
ng. and evaluating the key points from both texts. Use your own.
‘words throughout as far as possible, and include your own ideas in your answers.
Write your essay in 240-280 words,
| Nature should be left alone
[Nature in its natural states bal
animals prey on smaller animals
tones Other animals feed on the vegetation which i alowed
1 grow thidy inthe shade of the towering trees above. The
laws of nature do not change but man’s activities can very
‘easly disturb that balance by destroying habvats and hunting
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conservation organisations campaign trlesly on behalf
cof our natural surroundings and the creatures that lve there.
They have achieved pret things but the strusle is ongoing
Nature needs our help and protection.
2.Nature as inspiration |
‘Where would/Afde without nature from which to
draw inspration? Throughout the centuries, 50 many
Artst, designers and architects have used scenes from
ature n their works: the petals on a flower the savage
‘sea the green knfe-lie shape ofa blade of grass And
there<&iance 100, drawing 20 much knowledge over
the centuries fom the study of plants and animals and
how they function, proving how an understanding of |
this can deepen our understanding of humanity Nature
is our source of wisdory and it wl only benef ll of
Us if we pve @ the due care and atertion it deserves.
Model answer
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‘In ay opinion, the fist text does not make a convincing argument. It makes
‘particular mention of the balance of nature, and advocates leaving nature
Alone. However, it completely ignores the place of humanity agree that we
Should guard agains the degradation of nature and try to avoid wiping out
Evaluate the key
points ofthe fist ————
Evaluate the
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nimalgand plants AC th sume ine, we shoud recognise that we ae par of
your own ideas_} fatueand cannot ie ential lone, The cond text make ater ease —E-| KY POTS
Tracknowledges that man interacts with nature and concludes that we can only | | ‘Re Second tex.
Say how lar | ar fom natreif we roe ayo
youagree Or} Im conclusion, I think it’s the benefit that we get from nature that is the |
dsagiee with | stronger reason to minimise the impact we hive on the natoel worl. The
the points made) palance of nature is not a good thing merely because it exists, We should limit
imietees | ureonsumption ofthe animals an pant that share our planet not only
ecace they ae natural, but alb Bessuse we ned them. (280 word]
Further practice +3 Nature is there to be exploited,
There ae many peopl inthe world who beleve tat nature is there
tobe soled flo tat bushes can ourth and peoples dare
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cxpensne return decane seas asa source of nscrniae
feng so 8 catch as mucha posse the forests asa source of
‘ood for cheap farce In any areas lhe worl, people have no
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SITY work in order to survive The kncury of choices Tat Gsappearing
‘Read text 3 and text 1 in the task
above. Write an essay summarising
and evaluating the key points from
‘both texts. Use your own words
throughout as far as possible, and
inclide your own ideas in your
answers
Write your essay in 240-280 words.”
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{ Making a case for computer games in the classroom | 2 Should computer games be used in the classroom?
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qnsrestTetchers an embrace ths fact the cssoom | computer games wl become intolerant of othe saint
frocde to enhance ther relavonshp with their students | tool such s Books Aka the predominance of computer
By tausng onthe postive aspects of games teachers ternal inthe cisroom may elective
‘anuse them as valuable educational took, Garnes such physical interaction between students. While children may
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teachers. these are a fundamental part of
‘say that books cannot. and making it more attractive to Virtual interaction va the internet detracts from real physical
less academic chidren They face challenges tat people of | interaction, and could adversely affect chidrens ability 10
‘xpress themselves orally We should not lose sight of the
fhe pst faced and work together to nd sokions Thus
Stl roe thatthe classroom plys na chids development
treracion nthe dasroom is mantaned
Model answer
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[ise hema” ctssroom, The fist ext advoats bringing computer games ato the eastoom,
sontoteach | and las that the can be valuable eden tol The second ext onthe
t.and ela" | ther hand, says that one ofthe dangers of encouraging students to learn through
heminyout | corm ures at they min acme mig toes a
“The first text outlines the benefits of using eomputer games inthe classroom.
Soamansethe]/ Htiahes particular mention of an improvement i he lationship Between
Somranse ths | seachers and students It pes examples of computer games that lain can
feyportsof he | jeyeloplaring skills and boost the educational experience. pons out
frstted in your | thar the collaboration required to solve problems and find solutions provides,
eunwerds. | jmotivation for students to work together and interact with each other.
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Of interaction provided by computers and warns that physical activities, such
second texin | 5 play-acting and erafts may be lost 1 concludes that virtual interaction i
yourown words | Rota substitute for talking to other students inthe classroom.
yeaknesses in both arguments. think that teachers
An my opinion, ther ate ay how far
Fa ere ay or making rng tein Wie becom shat
pontsofeach | Yopendent on computer games. As for rejecting compoter games altogether, | perce
tea, and add | {hi teachers would end up regretting such a decision. Allowing computers eae
your ow ideas | no the elassroom does not make it compulsory to use them athe time. On the || TO
nen sectre Tage wth the ist ext that ts wise to use all the edcatonal || PON
tools that are available, including computer games. (279 words] oS
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utber practice 3 The creativity of computer games in the classroom,
ettext ane tet Lt i ta ‘At schook the challenge for children is to leam in order to progress to the next
sve Witean essay summarising Gage cre atan dente ps ares TERE Tero doh
and evaluating the key points from Video games present ciren wth challengmg tasks which they must complete |
both texts. Use your own words inorder to progress to the next level At the next level, they must employ sil
throughout as far as possible, and earned i previous levels in order to continue playing Thus, the need for testing
Include your own ideas in Your iS elmanated because the proces of larmag s ongong Potential games
a specific subjects could revolutionise the way we teach
Culdren ofthe future, and enhance the performance of current low achievers.
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answers
Wirite your essay in 240-280 words.