Introduction
The next step in the essay-writing process is to brainstorm ideas or think of the ideas that you would like to use in your essay.
Brainstorming means that you write down everything you know on a topic. There are many different ways to brainstorm; however, the most commonly used techniques are listing, mind mapping and tabling.
You need to choose a technique that suits both you and the time constraints of Task 2. Remember, you have 40 minutes, with only a few minutes to brainstorm.
Look at the task below.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Mobile phones are considered essential by most people nowadays.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones and state your
opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Note: this is an argument-style task in which you need to discuss both sides of the argument, so in this case you should write about the advantages of mobile phones and the disadvantages of mobile phones and also give your opinion.
Brainstorming for this task could look like this:
Listing
Advantages
- small, portable
- cheaper than landlines
- can SMS rather than call - cheaper, more convenient
Disadvantages
- expensive, especially in poorer countries
- addictive
- may cause cancer - unknown but suggested
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