INTERNET - THE GOOD AND BAD

Practice Paper Part 2: An Article


You have seen the following question in a computer magazine:

INTERNET - THE GOOD AND BAD

What difference has the internet made to your life? Can you imagine life without email and the world wide web?

Write in giving your views on what you like - and hate - about being online, and we will publish the best articles.

Write your article for the magazine. (about 250 words)


First Think

Ask yourself the following questions to help you get started:

1. Make a list of what you use the internet for:e.g. sending email, finding information from websites, making friends, studying online, etc.

2. Sum up in one sentence the difference that each aspect has made to your life:e.g. Being able to send an email in seconds has made it easier to keep in touch with friends and relatives all around the world...

3. What are the things about the internet that you dislike? e.g. it can be expensive to be online, slow download times, information on websites might not be accurate... etc.

4. Finally, decide what life would be like without the internet. Better or worse? Remember that the magazine editor is interested in strong opinions!

Think of a good catchy title for your article.

Then Write

You should look at your first draft of the task and decide:

1. Have you answered all the questions?

2. Did you start the article in an interesting way to catch the reader's attention?

3. Did you start a new paragraph when you changed the topic?

4. Is the layout and organisation appropriate?

5. Is the language accurate with a good range of structures?

6. Is the style appropriate and consistent?

7. Will it have a positive effect on the reader?