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BEST IELTS Writing Task 2, 19th December
WRITING TASK 2 (AC + GT)
WRITING TASK 2 (AC + GT)
Some people think distance-learning can replace schools. Do you agree?
SAMPLE ANSWER
With the development of modern technologies, the Internet is advancing at an amazing speed in present-day society. But when it comes to whether distance-learning can replace schools, people hold conflicting views. In my mind, distance-learning can never replace schools.
Schools definitely have more advantages than e-learning. The primary advantage of schools is that traditional face-to-face learning cultivates students’ communication skills. It is universally believed that a person’s communication skills are of vital importance in the contemporary world; thus, students have to learn communication skills well at school.
Another advantage of schools is that teachers are able to cater for students’ different needs in the classroom. We all agree that when teachers can see students in the classroom, it is easier for teachers to identify students’ needs and take actions accordingly. Last but not least, schools provide students with a healthy environment to expand their network. One need only look at the value of sitting in the same classroom for years to see the value of friendships developed at school.
I admit that e-learning gives students more convenience so that students can learn knowledge and skills at home. Nevertheless, e-learning does not offer any other real benefits except its convenience. Based on this point, distance-learning should not replace schools.
In summary, online education may have certain merits, but schools can never be replaced by e-learning. I am convinced that schools will keep offering great value in the future.
