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This is a starting point, not a script
Tonight, find the themes most likely on your paper and read them. Tomorrow, take the plan and one or two ideas, then put them in your own words and fit the exact task. The same paragraphs also sit inside Writing 2, in case you want them there.
Opener
Three ready ideas
- It connects and teaches us. It keeps us in touch and gives free knowledge. For example, students learn new skills from online videos.
- But it can be an addiction. Apps are made to keep us looking, and this harms our sleep and our focus.
- It can also spread harm. Fake news travels fast, and comparing our lives with others hurts our confidence.
Closer
Useful words
screen time, glued to a screen, addiction, fake news, follower, however, as a result, for example.
Model paragraph
Opener
Three ready ideas
- New ways help everyone. Distance learning gives a second chance to people who cannot go to a normal school.
- Learning is for life. Learning at any age keeps the mind active and helps our careers.
- But it needs effort. Studying alone needs strong willpower, and a screen cannot fully replace a good teacher.
Closer
Useful words
distance learning, lifelong learning, drop out, perseverance, skills, firstly, however, therefore.
Model paragraph
Opener
Three ready ideas
- Small habits add up. If each of us saves energy, recycles, and avoids single use plastic, the effect is huge.
- Learning helps. Schools should teach about the climate so young people understand and act.
- We need big action too. Governments should use clean energy and pass stronger laws.
Closer
Useful words
carbon footprint, sustainable, recycle, raise awareness, renewable energy, moreover, as a result.
Model paragraph
Opener
Three ready ideas
- Too much work hurts us. It leads to stress and takes time away from family.
- A break helps us. A career break or working from home lets people rest and be there for the people they love.
- But it needs a plan. Stopping work needs money saved, and not everyone can do it.
Closer
Useful words
career break, workaholic, run on empty, mounting pressure, work from home, besides, on the other hand.
Model paragraph
Opener
Three ready ideas
- Eat well. A balanced diet stops obesity and many illnesses.
- Move every day. Exercise is good for the body and the mind. Even a short walk lowers health risks.
- Care for the mind. Enough sleep, real breaks, and less screen stress keep us healthy too.
Closer
Useful words
balanced diet, obesity, physical activity, wellbeing, prevent, sedentary, firstly, in addition.
Model paragraph
Opener
Three ready ideas
- Give your time. Helping a charity or joining a clean up helps people in need.
- Behave well. Respecting public places, the law, and the environment sets an example for others.
- Use your voice. Raising awareness, even online, turns one person's effort into a movement.
Closer
Useful words
volunteer, charity, donate, responsible citizen, make a difference, set an example, firstly, moreover.
Model paragraph
Opener
Three ready ideas
- It opens the mind. Meeting other cultures builds understanding, above all when we live like a local.
- It helps us grow. Leaving our comfort zone needs courage and teaches us to be independent.
- But travel with respect. We should choose green tourism and respect the people and places we visit.
Closer
Useful words
the travel bug, broaden the mind, comfort zone, green tourism, adventure, firstly, moreover, however.
Model paragraph
The bank in one line
Pick your theme, borrow the plan and an idea or two, write it in your own words, and fit the exact task. Then check your line count and spelling. Back to Writing 2 for the plan, or Home for the exam day plan.