IELTS Writing

General Training Task 2

Can TV teach people?
Some people say that television is a very useful tool when it comes to education. Others argue that television is
a much overused, ineffective teacher.
Discuss both of these views and give your opinion as to the usefulness of television as an educational tool.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.

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Work in a group to fill in the following information:

Do you think television is useful or not useful? _____________________________________

How can television be useful in education? __________________________________________
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How can television be overused in the classroom?

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What is your view on television in the classroom?

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Who do you think holds an opinion opposite to yours?

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Write a simple statement saying that you agree or disagree with the topic: _________

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2-A Write on reason why television should be used in education today:

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2-B Give one example to support 2-A:

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2-C Write another reason why television should be used in education:

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2-D Give an example to support 2-C:

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3-A Write one reason why television should not be used in education today:

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3-B Give an example to support 3-A:

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4-A Which of these three reasons 2-A, 2-B, or 3-A do you think is best:

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3-D Give an example from your experience to help this reason: _______________________

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