TASK 2 EXAMPLE ESSAY: PROBLEM/ SOLUTION -‐ INTERNET
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The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, but it
has also created problems that did not exist before.
What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what
solutions can you suggest?
Write at least 250 words.
You can use the same structure as the advantage/ disadvantage essay here – 3
problems and 3 solutions.
Follow this pattern:
Describe the situation.
Say there are problems with this.
Introduce what you will
do in this essay.
Linker word,
topic sentence – to say there are problems.
Linker word,
problem
one.
Explanation/ example.
Linker word,
problem two.
Explanation/ example.
Linker word,
problem three.
Explanation/ example.
Linker word,
topic sentence – to say there are solutions.
Linker word,
solution
one.
Explanation/ example.
Linker word,
solution two.
Explanation/ example.
Linker word,
solution three.
Explanation/ example.
Linker word,
summary to say there are problems.
Opinion.
Plan:
Introduction
Problems
1 Cyber-‐bullying
2 Access to inappropriate content
3 Privacy
Solutions
1 Education
2 Parental controls
3 Software and laws for data protection
Conclusion
TASK 2 EXAMPLE ESSAY: PROBLEM/ SOLUTION -‐ INTERNET
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Essay:
Our lives have been revolutionalised by the internet and the way we can share
information with others around the world so easily.
However, a number of
problems have emerged as a result of this.
This essay will discuss a few of the
most significant problems and offer some possible solutions.
On the one hand,
there are a number of issues that have been created through
widespread use of the internet.
One of the biggest issues is
the way it is used by
cyber-‐bullies.
They post private or false information about people and verbally
abuse them, which can have serious consequences, even suicide.
In addition,
children often have access to inappropriate content.
This can result in young
people committing crimes.
Finally,
another major problem is privacy.
People’s
personal and even financial information can sometimes be shared, leading to
theft and fraud.
Although
there are serious problems connected to the internet, they are not
without solutions.
One solution could be
to educate people about the correct and
appropriate use of the internet.
The education should focus on cyber-‐bullying
and the drastic consequences it can have for the victims.
Furthermore,
parents
should place restrictions on their children’s use of the internet.
They can prevent
them from viewing certain sites and videos.
Also,
there should be software and
laws in place to protect people’s private data.
People should know that they
cannot simply steal people’s online identity and data.
In conclusion,
the internet can be a dangerous tool if it is not managed correctly.
However, if it is used in the proper way it can be an incredible resource for
everyone.
(267 words)