ESSAY TALK

BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - 2 PART QUESTION (MIXED)

 Fewer and fewer people these days write by hand with a pen or pencil.
What are the reasons for this?
Is it a positive or negative development?

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BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - 2 PART QUESTION (MIXED)
 Fewer and fewer people these days write by hand with a pen or pencil.
What are the reasons for this?
Is it a positive or negative development?

This structure is a HYBRID

of the AGREE/DISAGREE structure and the
• Topic Sentence
ADVANTAGE/DISADVANTAGE
Topic sentence (2 REASONS)
structure we have learned.

•Explain
Provide more
first DETAIL (explore your idea)
REASON

•Explain second
Explain REASON
the effects

• Provide a SPECIFIC EXAMPLE

Provide a SPECIFIC example of the second REASON

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BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - 2 PART QUESTION (MIXED)
 Fewer and fewer people these days write by hand with a pen or pencil.
What are the reasons for this?
Is it a positive or negative development?

Introduction
1- Paraphrase question
2- Outline sentence (INCLUDE ALL IDEAS agree/disagree
+ 2 REASONS)

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BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - 2 PART QUESTION (MIXED)
 Fewer and fewer people these days write by hand with a pen or pencil.
What are the reasons for this?
Is it a positive or negative development?

(1) In comtemporary times, there has been a marked decrease in regards

to writing by hand. (2) I believe that there are two primary causes of this,
namely the rise of handheld devices such as smartphones and the fact that
handwritten letters have largely been supplanted by email. (3) Overall I
believe this is a positive development, as oftentimes handwritten
documents have a tendency to be illegible. (4) In this essay I will explore
and expand upon my ideas and provide examples to support them.

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BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - 2 PART QUESTION (MIXED)
 Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and
People now have the freedom to work
pollution and live anywhere in the world due
problems.
to the development of communication and transportation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
What other measures do you think might be effective?

Main Body Paragraph 1

Topic sentence (2 REASONS)
Explain first REASON
Explain second REASON
Provide a SPECIFIC example that LINKS both reasons.

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BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - 2 PART QUESTION (MIXED)
 Fewer and fewer people these days write by hand with a pen or pencil.
What are the reasons for this?
Is it a positive or negative development?

(1) The practice of writing by hand has declined due to the development of
technologies such as smartphones and tablets, as well as an overall
increase in the use of email. (2) Communicating by text on digital devices
usually requires the user to input words on a touchscreen keyboard with
peripheral accessories such as styluses being the exception rather than
the rule. (3) Furthermore, most citizens tend to correspond with each other
today using email as opposed to handwritten letters for reasons of both
convenience and speed. (4) Taken together, these factors have caused
more writers to become proficient in typing skills, whilst inevitably their
handwriting ability has been rendered obsolete.

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BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - 2 PART QUESTION (MIXED)
 Fewer and fewer people these days write by hand with a pen or pencil.
What are the reasons for this?
Is it a positive or negative development?

Main Body Paragraph 2

• Topic Sentence
• Provide more DETAIL (explore your idea)
• Explain the effects
• Provide a SPECIFIC EXAMPLE
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BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - 2 PART QUESTION (MIXED)
 Fewer and fewer people these days write by hand with a pen or pencil.
What are the reasons for this?
Is it a positive or negative development?

(1) Whilst there is certainly some artistry involved in writing by hand, I

believe that typing as an alternative is a beneficial development as typed
documents are by nature more legible. (2) The legibility and style of
handwriting varies from individual to individual and this can cause
difficulty for the intended recipient. (3) This can result in frustration and
misunderstandings, especially in regards to professional documents
pertaining to business or legal matters, as well as more casual
communications. (4) A recent study conducted in Florida Univerity in the
USA revealed that 92% of readers showed a strong preference for typed
documents due to the ease with which they could be read.

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BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - 2 PART QUESTION (MIXED)
 Fewer and fewer people these days write by hand with a pen or pencil.
What are the reasons for this?
Is it a positive or negative development?

Conclusion
Summary of all REASONS
Finally RESTATE YOUR POSITION
(positive or negative and WHY)

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BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - 2 PART QUESTION (MIXED)
 Fewer and fewer people these days write by hand with a pen or pencil.
What are the reasons for this?
Is it a positive or negative development?

(1) In conclusion, handwriting has seen a decline due to the

prevalance of digital devices and email, both of which use
keyboards as an interface. (2) Overall, I firmly believe this is a
worthwhile development as both essential documents and less
formal communications can be understood more efficiently and
without issues when they are typed.

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BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - 2 PART QUESTION (MIXED)
WRITING PART 2
WRITING PART 2
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BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - AGREE/DISAGREE
 In the modern age, some people think it is unnecessary to teach children
the skill of handwriting.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

This structure is a HYBRID

of the AGREE/DISAGREE structure and the
ADVANTAGE/DISADVANTAGE structure we have learned.
•Topic
Topic Sentence
sentence (2 BENEFITS)

•Explain first
Provide BENEFIT
more DETAIL (explore your idea)

• Explain the effects

Explain second BENEFIT
Provide a SPECIFIC example of the BENEFIT
• Provide a SPECIFIC EXAMPLE
ESSAY TALK
BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - 2 PART QUESTION (MIXED)
 In the modern age, some people think it is unnecessary to teach children
the skill of handwriting.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

ESSAY TALK
BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - AGREE/DISAGREE
 People
In the modern
now haveage,
thesome
freedom
people
to think
work and
it is live
unnecessary
anywhereto
inteach
the world
children
due
to the development theofskill
communication
of handwriting.and transportation.
Do the advantages
To what
of this
extent
development
do you agree
outweigh
or disagree?
the disadvantages?

Introduction
1- Paraphrase question
2- Outline sentence (INCLUDE ALL IDEAS)

ESSAY TALK
BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - AGREE/DISAGREE
 People
In the modern
now haveage,
thesome
freedom
people
to think
work and
it is live
unnecessary
anywhereto
inteach
the world
children
due
to the development theofskill
communication
of handwriting.and transportation.
Do the advantages
To what
of this
extent
development
do you agree
outweigh
or disagree?
the disadvantages?

(1) With the increased trend towards writing via touchscreens on digital
devices, many have suggested that handwriting is a redundant skill for
children. (2) From my point of view I cannot agree with this idea, as I
believe handwriting is an essential communication tool. (3) I also believe
that youngsters can benefit from handwriting classes in terms of creativity
and concentration. (4) In this essay I will give a more detailed evaluation
and provide examples to support my arguments.

ESSAY TALK
BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - AGREE/DISAGREE
 People
In the modern
now haveage,
thesome
freedom
people
to think
work and
it is live
unnecessary
anywhereto
inteach
the world
children
due
to the development theofskill
communication
of handwriting.and transportation.
Do the advantages
To what
of this
extent
development
do you agree
outweigh
or disagree?
the disadvantages?

Main Body Paragraph 1

• Topic Sentence
• Provide more DETAIL (explore your idea)
• Explain the effects
• Provide a SPECIFIC EXAMPLE
ESSAY TALK
BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - AGREE/DISAGREE
 People
In the modern
now haveage,
thesome
freedom
people
to think
work and
it is live
unnecessary
anywhereto
inteach
the world
children
due
to the development theofskill
communication
of handwriting.and transportation.
Do the advantages
To what
of this
extent
development
do you agree
outweigh
or disagree?
the disadvantages?

(1) From my point of view, adolescents who have poor handwriting skills
will forever be disadvantaged in terms of official communication when
they grow up. (2) When entering the adult world, youngsters may
encounter many official situations in which their ability to write by hand
is crucial. (3) If young learners are not encouraged to develop their
handwriting, they may have issues when trying to go through any kind of
formal process. (4) For example, filling out forms for a bank loan or job
application both require the applicant to be able to write information
legibly.

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BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - AGREE/DISAGREE
 People
In the modern
now haveage,
thesome
freedom
people
to think
work and
it is live
unnecessary
anywhereto
inteach
the world
children
due
to the development theofskill
communication
of handwriting.and transportation.
Do the advantages
To what
of this
extent
development
do you agree
outweigh
or disagree?
the disadvantages?

Main Body Paragraph 2

Topic sentence (2 BENEFIT)
Explain first BENEFIT
Explain second BENEFIT
Provide an example of the SECOND BENEFIT.

ESSAY TALK
BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - AGREE/DISAGREE
 People
In the modern
now haveage,
thesome
freedom
people
to think
work and
it is live
unnecessary
anywhereto
inteach
the world
children
due
to the development theofskill
communication
of handwriting.and transportation.
Do the advantages
To what
of this
extent
development
do you agree
outweigh
or disagree?
the disadvantages?

(1) Furthermore, I believe the process of learning to write by hand can

foster both creativity and concentration. (2) Handwriting can be taken
much further than simple communication, to the point where it can
become an artform like calligraphy. (3) Also, there is some evidence
which strongly suggests that learning to write by hand can enhance and
improve a person’s focus. (4) A recent study undertaken in Sweden among
Primary school students showed a 37% increase in the attention span of
learners who were schooled in handwriting.

ESSAY TALK
BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - AGREE/DISAGREE
 In the modern age, some people think it is unnecessary to teach children
the skill of handwriting.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Conclusion
Summary of your position with IDEAS
and REASONS

ESSAY TALK
BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - AGREE/DISAGREE
 People
In the modern
now haveage,
thesome
freedom
people
to think
work and
it is live
unnecessary
anywhereto
inteach
the world
children
due
to the development theofskill
communication
of handwriting.and transportation.
Do the advantages
To what
of this
extent
development
do you agree
outweigh
or disagree?
the disadvantages?

(1) In conclusion, I firmly believe that fostering the handwriting

skills of the young generation is vital in terms of how they may
communicate officially as adults. (2) Furthermore, I believe the
practice of writing by hand can actually enhance vital cognitive
skills such as creativity and concentration.

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BUILDING TASK 2 ANSWERS - AGREE/DISAGREE