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BEST IELTS Writing Task 2, 10th September
IELTS WRITING TASK 2
IELTS WRITING TASK 2
The Internet has transformed lives and economies but it is turning the world into a global village. Soon everybody will think and behave in the same way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Sample Answer
There is no doubt that the internet has changed the way we live as well as the economies of some communities. However, as we all have access to the same information, it has meant that very different communities now have many things in common.
The internet has changed, and will continue to change, the way we do business and it has also meant that we can all access an enormous amount of information. It has also enabled isolated or less well developed communities to participate in the global economy and for many people this is a good thing. We can find out about anything or anybody at any time and we can communicate with each other across continents both cheaply and easily.
Nevertheless, it has also meant that we all have access to the same type of things and that dominant brands have become even more well-known. The of communication which the internet allows ease has also meant that we have started thinking alike or wanting the same things and communities are losing their unique features in the rush to be like everybody else. For example, very small communities in rural Scotland that focused on farming and community life now have young people that want the material goods that their more urban peers have. Thus they are more likely to leave the community they now live in.
Overall, I would say the internet is a positive step forward and we cannot turn back the clock. At the same time, we have to find a way to preserve the unique aspects of our communities.
