A类Task 2 范文

　　With the rapid development of communication technology, e.g. smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices, some people believe that the disadvantages outweigh advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　【其实这是一道比较贴近生活的考题。话题本身并不是特别难，大家也比较容易构思idea，不太会出现卡壳的状态。但是要注意的是，这道题目有一个比较tricky的地方在于——先提到some people believe the disadvantages outweigh advantages，之后再问to what extent do you agree or disagree. 所以大家一定要仔细审题!一个不小心，就容易写成了smart phones, tablets等等的好处和坏处。注意，不能忘记to what extent do you agree or disagree哦!】

　　With the abundance of portable communication technology these days, there has been a lot of discussion that mobile phones, tablets and other devices are producing more issues than benefits to society. I completely disagree with this opinion, as I believe that mobile devices have served more advantages that outweigh the disadvantages.

　　【一如既往简洁却又 “功能十足”的开头段——有paraphrase，也有state own opinion。不需要花哨，有足够的功能就好啦!】

　　On one hand, the proliferation of social media and teleconferencing tools have drastically improved long distance communication. With a few clicks of a button, speaking to people in other countries via portable devices is now possible. For instance, mobile phones and tablets have enabled popular applications like Skype to be used these days to connect face-to-face virtually with friends, family or business partners, no matter if next door or in Europe. With the way we socialise these days, there is no doubt how beneficial communication technology has been.

　　【首先，作者阐述的是advantages那一方。】

　　On the other hand, the development of antisocial behaviours have arisen from the revolution of technology. Our increased reliance on mobile devices is changing the way we communicate — from spending quality time together to connecting instantaneously. For example, applications only specific to mobile phones and tablets like Instagram and WhatsApp have fostered habits like cyberbullying and social detachment especially amongst teenagers. It is these disadvantages that are causing people to feel that it has outweighed the benefits.

　　【其次，作者这一段的主要内容围绕在disadvantages。】

　　I completely disagree that the negative aspects of how communication technology has developed exceeds the positives. Compared to bad social habits that can easily be monitored by parents, technology has literally enabled us to make friends and stay in touch with family members on a global scale whether via applications like Skype, Facebook or FaceTime on our phones and tablets. In this instance, the pros outweigh the cons by tenfold.

　　【说完了benefits和drawbacks，现在需要做的，就是解决 “to what extent do you agree or disagree” 这个部分的问题。】