Some Useful Language for Task 2 Writing

 Logical Links

Addition: In addition, Furthermore

Contrast: On the other hand

Introducing Examples: For example, As evidence of this,

Concession: Nevertheless

Summing up: In conclusion, But overall, Overall,

Cause and effect: One reason for, as a result

Argument: Changes have been positive
Evidence: Improvements in health care, education, less physical labour, better working conditions, large leisure industries

Argument: Changes have been negative

Evidence: impact on environment, stress and pressure in schools/workplaces, reduced family life, loss of social relationships, loss of sense of community, increased crime and divorce rates

 

Subjective: I think, I feel, I believe

Objective: Some people believe, Some people claim, It can also be argued that…, It is clear that…, They argue that…, It is undeniable that…

 Prepositions Check:

In terms of something

The impact of something on something

To compensate something for something (with something)

Ex: Tom was compensated for his injury. He received £5,000.

To have access to something

The need for something

In a (positive/negative) way

 

The impact of computers on….

…have affected our world in a negative way….cannot compensate for long working hours.

There is no need for physical labour…have more access to…