试听180秒【写作】09-How to Write an "Agree or Disagree" essay

09-How to Write an "Agree or Disagree" essay

1. 是否赞同的题型需要注意两点

⑴不能用discuss的结构来写这种题型；

⑵这种题型的每个段落都是你自己的观点，并且保证前后观点完全一致；

2. 从官方的视频里我们可以得到一个明确信息，针对这种“是否赞同的题型”我们可以选择三种个人观点：赞同，不赞同，部分赞同。

3.  完全赞同的范文

Some people have benefited from modern communication technology, but some groups of people have not benefited at all.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The 21st century has seen a large number of changes that are beyond our wildest expectations. One of these advances is the rapid development of communications technology. The advantages of convenience and high efficiency brought by digital communication are obvious, but I do not think that everyone has access to these benefits.

Digital forms of communication enable many people, mainly including students, families as well as entrepreneurs, to reap the maximum benefits. From an educational perspective, learning can be incredibly efficient and effective, as students having the internet connection can virtually solve all their puzzles by browsing teaching websites or asking for help from teachers simultaneously. Internet-based communication also contributes positively to strengthening family relationships and increasing closeness between family members. For example, students who attend boarding schools or study abroad are able to keep in daily contact easily with parents by sending greeting messages or camera chatting. What is more, companies can be run at a much lower cost because the internet and computers help to expand business cheaply and because information technology allows employees to work at home, which saves most of the rents for office space.

However, I would argue that the benefits of information and communication technology are restricted to certain groups of users. In other words, some people, particularly the old and the poor, are not beneficiaries of modern ways of communication. With regard to the former, a large percentage of elderly people are unable and reluctant to adapt to new technology, which means that they barely enjoy the convenience and fun brought by the devices. As for people living in extreme poverty, mobile phones, computers and any other electronic devices are luxuries. All web-based activities mean nothing to them, neither making them relaxed nor providing them with career opportunities.

In conclusion, I agree with the idea that technological advances in information and communication have only brought benefits to a certain group of people, even though it is a large group.

4. 完全反对的范文

Individuals can do nothing to change society. New developments can be only brought about by governments and large institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Opinions are divided on whether it is possible for individuals to make changes to society.  I believe there are many examples of individual scientists, inventors or even political activists who have made significant contributions which have benefited their societies or mankind in general. Therefore, I completely disagree with the given statement.

One field in which individuals have made positive changes is that of science, examples of which are medicine and electricity.  With regard to the former, a British scientists called Sir Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin when he noticed that bacteria could not  survive near certain fungi.  This discovery, the first antibiotic, has saved millions of lives. As far as electricity is concerned, perhaps the greatest scientist of all was Nicola Tesla, without whose inventions in this field we might not have the safe system of distributing electricity by alternating current that we have today.  Among his other inventions were radio waves which are used to broadcast TV and radio, and of course wifi.

Apart from science, a number of political activists have also made significant contributions to their societies, and have helped to win freedom for their people.  Perhaps the most famous of these was Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian lawyer who helped to win independence for his nation from the British with his unique style of peaceful protest, which was later an inspiration to other leaders in the 20th century.  For example, in the US, a black civil rights leader called Martin Luther King acknowledged the influence of Gandhi.  King’s passionate style and non-violent protests against segregation helped to bring about political change for black people in that country.

In conclusion, the scientists, inventors, and activists mentioned above show clearly that individuals can contribute greatly to their societies, so it is not true that they cannot change society.

5. 部分分赞同的范文

Distance learning is becoming more and more popular with the arrival of the internet and correspondence courses.  In the future, it will replace traditional universities.  

To what extent do you agree with this statement?

It is true that distance learning will be more widely used by students in the future. However, it is unlikely to fully take the place of old-fashioned universities.

Distance learning will become more popular because it offers convenience and cost savings to students who may not be able to attend an academic course.  For example, it is particularly convenient for mothers of young children or peoplewho live in remote areas.  These people can study at times which suit them, which could be any time of day or night.  With regard to financial considerations, studying at home provides an additional benefit as the typical student saves considerably on transport and accommodation costs.  Another financial benefit is that in many cases, the student can continue his full-time job and do his academic work in his free time in the evenings and at the weekend.   

However, although learning from a distance is certain to increase in popularity, it will never completely replace universities, for reasons related to its unsuitability for certain courses, and to the preference of the students themselves.  With regard to the former, the distance learning model is not appropriate for some courses, the best examples of which are those which involve practical skills such as medicine and dentistry.  Another reason for the continuing popularity of traditional universities is that students benefit from the academic environment and the opportunity to socialise and collaborate with their peers.  For this reason, most studentswho have the choice will continue to prefer to attend a course in person.

In conclusion, although distance learning will continue to increase in popularity, traditional universities are likely to remain the main source of tertiary education for the foreseeable future.