This is a high-scoring sample answer for the following Cambridge B2 First writing Part 1 essay question: Some people say you can learn almost everything from the internet nowadays. What do you think? Collocations about the technology can be found here. Below, also, is a list of less common vocabulary with definitions. Read the sample answer, then send me your essay in the comments. I will give you a quick score and also some comments if I have time. Why not start today?
B2 First Part 1 Essay Sample Answer
You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style.
In your English class you have been talking about the effect of the internet on ways of learning. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.
Some people say you can learn almost everything from the internet nowadays. What do you think?
Notes
Write about:
- the role of parents and teachers
- the quality of the information available
- (your own idea)
Although some think it is possible for the internet to teach users just about anything, I firmly disagree.
Admittedly, there is a vast amount of information on the internet but compared to the step-by-step approaches taken by both teachers and parents, it is too disorganised. As a result, this leads users to learn some aspects of a subject while leaving other, often more vital ones, undiscovered.
This disorganised information is also put on the internet by many unknown publishers. While the vast majority of them have every intention of being accurate and trustworthy, there is a section who post fake information for their own ends. For example, an extreme political party may post fake news about their rivals.
However, many people have learned to use the information on the internet to supplement what they already know. They may read a newspaper, for instance, and find an interesting article and then visit the internet for a deeper understanding.
In conclusion, I think people should learn subjects in traditional ways, while consulting the internet to learn more about the subjects they are interested in.
Remember to post your essay in the comments at the bottom of this page so I can give you a score!
Less Common Vocabulary for B2 First Writing
vast – extremely large
step by step – in an organised way
approaches – methods
aspects – features or facets
vital – absolutely necessary; essential
intention – aim or purpose
trustworthy – able to be relied on as honest or truthful:
for their own ends – for their own reasons or benefits
fake – not genuine or original
supplement – a thing added to something else in order to complete or enhance it
Even more vocabulary on technology is available here.
Remember to post your essay in the comments at the bottom of this page so I can give you a score!
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