IELTS WRITING TASK-2

TOPIC : SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDUCATION

Presented by:
R.Ramya
OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION

1. Writing Strategy
2. Format
3. Social media and Education
4. Keywords and linking words
WRITING STRATEGY

 Total time: 60 mins

 Writing is divided into 2:

Task-1 Task-2
Time: Time:
20mins 40mins

1/3 of the 2/3 of the

marks marks
FORMAT
 INTRODUCTION: INTRODUCE THE TOPIC AND BRIEFLY EXPLAIN A FEW
WORDS ABOUT IT.

 PARAGRAPH-1: CLEARLY EXPLAIN ABOUT 1 REASON FOR WHY YOU AGREE

OR DISAGREE.

 PARAGRAPH-2: GIVE ANOTHER REASON AND EXPLAIN WITH AN EXAMPLE.

 CONCLUSION: SUMMARIZE ALL THE POINTS AND TAKE A CLEAR STANCE

STATING WHETHER YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE.
SOCIAL MEDIA

 APPLICATIONS THAT ENABLE USERS

TO CREATE AND SHARE CONTENT OR
TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL
NETWORKING
 Many People believe that social networking sites (such as facebook)
have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society.
To what extent do you agree???

 Many people believe that effect of social media on both individuals and society has been negative. To what extent do
you agree or disagree???

 Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are observed to have more negative effects than positive being
more useful for the criminals than others. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement???

 The mass media, including television, radio, newspapers and internet have great influence in shaping people’s ideas.
To what extent do you agree or disagree???
 Nowadays the use of social media such as facebook, twitter and so on
is becoming more popular than one on one conversation.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages???

 Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has
technology affected the types of relationships people make?? Has this become a positive or negative development??

 Social media has replaced the traditional method of communication. Boon or Bane???

 The users of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, are replacing face-to-face contact in this century. Do you think
the advantages of this way outweigh the disadvantages???
KEYWORDS AND LINKING WORDS

Key words:
 Detrimental effect Linking words:
 Fragmented  Although
 Significant contribution  I believe that
 Efficient communication  Furthermore
 Pivotal role  On the other hand
 Prevalent  To sum up
 Consequences  However
 Social dilemma
 Mitigating
EDUCATION

THE PROCESS OF LEARNING

Questions on Education

 All education (primary, secondary and further education) should be free to all people and
paid and managed by the government. Do you agree or disagree with this statement???
 Government should spend more money on education than recreation and sports. Do you
agree or disagree???
 Some people say that education system is the only critical factor to the development of a
country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement???
 Online education is becoming more and more popular. Some people claim that e-learning
has so many benefits that it will replace face-to-face education soon. Others say that
traditional education is irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Questions on Education

 Some people argue that girls and boys should be educated separately, while others think
that it is more advantageous for children to study at the same school. What is your
opinion???
 Nowadays university education is considered very important for people’s future. However
there are a lot of successful people who didn’t get higher education. Do you think that
higher education is necessary to succeed in life??? Justify your opinion with relevant
examples.
KEYWORDS AND LINKING WORDS

Key words: Linking words:

 Rapid growth  Firstly
 Deprive  Another advantage
 Prosper  To conclude
 Determination  Finally
 Emphasis  For example
 Enormous expenditures  To substantiate
 Fortunate
 Country’s economy
THANK YOU
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