a) Read the rubric. Use the topic sentences below to think of appropriate supporting sentences. Compare with your partner. Your school magazine asked its readers to send in articles expressing their opinion on the following question. Computers: A blessing or a curse? (80-90 words). “It is true that computers can save a lot of space and time.” “On the other hand, the use of computers can lead to problems.” b) Portfolio: Use your own ideas to write the essay.
В a к первой мысли добавляем примеры пользы: файлы заменяют стопки бумаги, а поиск информации ускоряет работу. Ко второй — возможные проблемы: долгие часы у экрана утомляют глаза и уменьшают живое общение. В b пишем
a) Computers can store many books and documents in a small device. They can help us find information quickly. However, too much screen time can make our eyes tired. It can also leave less time for talking to friends.
b) Computers: A Blessing or a Curse?
Computers are part of our lives. I think they are useful if we use them wisely.
It is true that computers can save a lot of space and time. We can keep books and projects on one device. What’s more, we can find information quickly and talk to friends.
On the other hand, using computers for too long can make our eyes tired. Some people spend less time with their families.
To sum up, computers are a blessing, but we should take breaks and enjoy life too.
Перевод: компьютеры экономят место и время, помогают учиться и общаться; слишком долгое использование утомляет глаза и отнимает время у семьи. Пользоваться ими нужно разумно.
