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Opinion essays · 140–190 words · FCE Part 1
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Five tasks that build up to a full essay. Total: 44 points.
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Exercise 1
Essay structure and register
6 points
Tap the correct answer.
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Which sentence is best for the introduction?
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Where should your clear opinion appear?
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Which sentence has the right register?
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Phones are distracting. _____, they can be useful learning tools.
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How many words must a B2 essay have?
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Which is a good topic sentence for a body paragraph?
Exercise 2
Complete with a linker
6 points
Write the missing word or words.
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, there is a strong argument for a ban.
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In , a ban might encourage students to talk.
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On the other , phones can be useful.
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, many parents want to contact their children.
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In my , a complete ban is not the answer.
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To sum , schools should set clear rules.
Exercise 3
Write a full essay
Writing practice
Write an essay: Some people say that phones should be banned in schools. Do you agree? Write about: 1. concentration 2. safety 3. your own idea. Write 140–190 words.
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Model essay — Option 2: dependence on technology

~170 words. Compare this to your own essay and check that you've covered each paragraph function.

Are we too dependent on technology?

In recent decades, technology has transformed almost every aspect of daily life. But have we become too dependent on it?

Firstly, there is a strong argument that technology has damaged the way we communicate. Many people today send messages instead of meeting in person, which can weaken relationships and leave us feeling isolated despite being constantly connected.

On the other hand, technology has made education far more accessible than ever before. Students can now attend online courses from the best universities in the world, and research that once required days in a library can be completed in minutes.

In my opinion, the problem is not technology itself but how we use it. If we remember to balance screen time with real conversations and independent thinking, technology remains a valuable tool rather than a dangerous dependency.

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Firstly, there is a strong argument for a ban. Phones are a constant distraction: students check messages during lessons and find it harder to concentrate. In addition, a ban might encourage students to talk to each other at break time instead of looking at screens.

On the other hand, phones can be useful learning tools. Students use them to look up information, take photos of the board and use language apps. Furthermore, many parents want to be able to contact their children in an emergency.

In my opinion, a complete ban is not the answer. Schools should allow phones but set clear rules, for example keeping them switched off during lessons unless the teacher asks students to use them. This seems to me the most sensible approach, as it keeps the benefits while reducing the problems." };