Đề bài IELTS Writing Task 2 dạng Agree or Disagree Part 27:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Technology is making people less social. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write at least 250 words.
Giải mẫu IELTS Writing
Introduction: In recent years, technology has significantly transformed our lives, influencing the way we communicate and interact with each other. While some argue that technology is making people less social, others believe it enhances our social connections. In this essay, I will discuss both perspectives and argue that, to some extent, technology has both positive and negative impacts on social interactions.
Body Paragraph 1: On the one hand, technology can indeed make people less social in traditional ways. The advent of smartphones, social media, and instant messaging has led to a decrease in face-to-face interactions. Many people, especially the younger generation, prefer texting or social media over in-person conversations. This shift can result in a lack of deep, meaningful connections and a decline in social skills, such as the ability to read body language and engage in active listening. For example, family gatherings often see members engrossed in their devices rather than engaging with each other.
Body Paragraph 2: On the other hand, technology also offers opportunities to enhance social interactions. It allows people to stay connected regardless of geographical barriers, facilitating communication with friends and family who live far away. Social media platforms and video calling services, such as Skype and Zoom, enable real-time interactions and help maintain relationships that might otherwise diminish due to distance. Furthermore, online communities and forums provide spaces for people with shared interests to connect, forming friendships and support networks that might not be possible in their immediate physical surroundings.
Body Paragraph 3: Moreover, technology can improve social inclusivity. For individuals with disabilities or those who are socially anxious, online platforms can serve as a valuable medium for social interaction without the pressures of physical presence. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies are also being developed to create immersive social experiences that mimic real-life interactions, potentially bridging the gap between digital and face-to-face communication.
Conclusion: In conclusion, while technology can sometimes lead to a decrease in traditional social interactions, it simultaneously provides new and innovative ways to connect and communicate. I believe that technology‘s impact on social behavior is not inherently negative or positive but depends on how individuals choose to use it. By finding a balance between digital and face-to-face interactions, people can leverage technology to enhance their social lives rather than diminish them.
Cấu trúc ngữ pháp và cấu trúc câu
Cấu trúc câu và cấu trúc ngữ pháp được sử dụng trong bài:
- Simple Sentence:
- “In recent years, technology has significantly transformed our lives.”
- “On the one hand, technology can indeed make people less social in traditional ways.”
- Compound Sentence:
- “While some argue that technology is making people less social, others believe it enhances our social connections.”
- “This shift can result in a lack of deep, meaningful connections and a decline in social skills.”
- Complex Sentence:
- “In this essay, I will discuss both perspectives and argue that, to some extent, technology has both positive and negative impacts on social interactions.”
- “It allows people to stay connected regardless of geographical barriers, facilitating communication with friends and family who live far away.”
- Compound-Complex Sentence:
- “Social media platforms and video calling services, such as Skype and Zoom, enable real-time interactions and help maintain relationships that might otherwise diminish due to distance.”
Các từ kết nối các câu và các đoạn:
- Introduction:
- “In recent years” – mở đầu giới thiệu bối cảnh
- “While” – diễn đạt sự đối lập
- Body Paragraph 1:
- “On the one hand” – giới thiệu một khía cạnh của vấn đề
- “For example” – đưa ra ví dụ minh họa
- Body Paragraph 2:
- “On the other hand” – giới thiệu một khía cạnh khác của vấn đề
- “Furthermore” – bổ sung thông tin
- Body Paragraph 3:
- “Moreover” – bổ sung thông tin
- “For individuals with disabilities or those who are socially anxious” – cụ thể hóa đối tượng
- Conclusion:
- “In conclusion” – mở đầu phần kết luận
- “While” – diễn đạt sự đối lập
- “I believe that” – thể hiện quan điểm cá nhân
- “By finding a balance between” – đưa ra giải pháp
Các từ kết nối này giúp bài viết mạch lạc, logic và dễ theo dõi.
Các từ vựng tiếng Anh cần lưu ý trong bài viết
- Transform – biến đổi
- Communicate – giao tiếp
- Interact – tương tác
- Enhance – nâng cao
- Perspective – quan điểm
- Impact – tác động
- Significantly – đáng kể
- Advent – sự xuất hiện
- Decrease – giảm
- In-person – trực tiếp
- Connections – kết nối
- Social skills – kỹ năng xã hội
- Body language – ngôn ngữ cơ thể
- Engage – tham gia
- Geographical barriers – rào cản địa lý
- Maintain – duy trì
- Diminish – suy giảm
- Inclusivity – sự bao gồm
- Anxious – lo lắng
- Virtual reality (VR) – thực tế ảo
- Augmented reality (AR) – thực tế tăng cường
- Immersive – đắm chìm
- Mimic – bắt chước
- Leverage – tận dụng
- Balanced – cân bằng
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