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Opinionacademic·2023

Many people nowadays spend a large part of their free time using a smartphone. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

कम्तिमा २५० शब्द लेख्नुहोस्। तपाईंले यो कार्यमा लगभग ४० मिनेट बिताउनु पर्छ।

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Step 1

यस विषयको लागि परीक्षक सुझावहरू

1

For this opinion essay, state your clear position (e.g., 'predominantly negative' or 'overwhelmingly positive') in your introduction and consistently reinforce it. While acknowledging the opposing viewpoint in a concession paragraph (e.g., 'Admittedly, smartphones offer certain benefits...'), immediately follow this with a strong rebuttal or a statement that re-emphasises your main stance, ensuring your core argument remains dominant.

2

Consider arguing that excessive smartphone use leads to diminished social capital and real-world interaction, citing phenomena like 'phubbing' (phone snubbing) in social settings or the rise of 'digital detox' movements. Alternatively, you could highlight the positive aspects like enhanced global connectivity and access to vast educational resources, referencing platforms like MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) or instant news dissemination during global events.

3

The most common mistake on this question is presenting a balanced discussion of pros and cons without clearly committing to a dominant opinion, effectively treating it as a 'discuss both views' essay. To avoid this, ensure each body paragraph directly supports your chosen stance, and if you include a counter-argument, always follow it with a strong refutation that brings the focus back to your main argument.

4

When transitioning between points, especially when moving from a concession to your main argument, use specific linking phrases that signal your stance. For instance, 'While it is undeniable that smartphones offer convenience, this pales in comparison to the pervasive negative impact on mental well-being' or 'Notwithstanding these advantages, the detrimental effects on human connection are far more profound.'

5

Examiners look for a nuanced understanding of 'a large part of their free time' rather than just general smartphone use. A band 8-9 answer will explore the *implications* of this extensive engagement, using sophisticated vocabulary related to cognitive load, attention spans, and the quality of human interaction, while maintaining a clear, well-supported, and logically developed argument throughout.

Step 2

सिफारिस गरिएको अनुच्छेद संरचना

1
परिचय

प्रश्नलाई पुन: लेख्नुहोस् र तपाईंको स्थिति स्पष्ट रूपमा बताउनुहोस्।

  • प्रश्नलाई शब्दशः कहिल्यै नक्कल नगर्नुहोस् — पर्यायवाची शब्दहरू प्रयोग गरेर पुन: लेख्नुहोस्
  • परिचयको अन्तिम वाक्यमा आफ्नो राय व्यक्त गर्नुहोस्।
  • यसलाई अधिकतम २-३ वाक्यमा राख्नुहोस्।

सुरुवाती वाक्यांशहरू

It is often argued that...There is a growing debate about whether...In my view, ... because ...
2
मुख्य अनुच्छेद १ — मुख्य तर्क

एक विशिष्ट उदाहरण सहित आफ्नो सबैभन्दा बलियो तर्क प्रस्तुत गर्नुहोस्।

  • तर्क प्रस्तुत गर्ने स्पष्ट विषय वाक्यबाट सुरु गर्नुहोस्।
  • कुनै खास उदाहरण, तथ्याङ्क, वा वास्तविक-विश्वको घटनाद्वारा समर्थन गर्नुहोस्।
  • यो उदाहरणले तपाईंको कुरालाई किन समर्थन गर्छ व्याख्या गर्नुहोस्।

सुरुवाती वाक्यांशहरू

The primary reason I hold this view is that...This is clearly illustrated by...For instance, in many countries...
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मुख्य अनुच्छेद २ — समर्थन तर्क

तपाईंको स्थितिलाई फरक कोणबाट बलियो बनाउने दोस्रो तर्क थप्नुहोस्।

  • एउटा फरक कोण छनौट गर्नुहोस् — यदि अनुच्छेद १ आर्थिक थियो भने, सामाजिक वा वातावरणीय प्रयास गर्नुहोस्।
  • विभिन्न प्रकारका प्रमाणहरू (व्यक्तिगत अवलोकन, अनुसन्धान, तर्क) प्रयोग गर्नुहोस्।
  • तपाईंको थेसिसमा फर्कनुहोस्

सुरुवाती वाक्यांशहरू

Furthermore, it is worth considering that...Another compelling argument is that...This is further supported by the fact that...
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निष्कर्ष

तपाईंको रायलाई पुनः बताउनुहोस् र तपाईंको मुख्य तर्कहरूलाई सङ्क्षेपीकरण गर्नुहोस्।

  • निष्कर्षमा नयाँ विचारहरू नल्याउनुहोस्।
  • परिचयमा प्रयोग गरिएका शब्दहरूभन्दा फरक शब्दहरू प्रयोग गरेर आफ्नो स्थिति पुन: बताउनुहोस्।
  • यसलाई २ वाक्यमा राख्नुहोस्।

सुरुवाती वाक्यांशहरू

In conclusion, I firmly believe that...To sum up, the evidence clearly suggests that...

Step 3

मुख्य शब्दावली

digital nativesIndividuals who have grown up in the digital age and are familiar with computers and the internet from an early age.
cognitive overloadA state where the brain is overwhelmed by too much information, making it difficult to process or retain new data.
diminished social capitalA reduction in the value of social networks and the benefits derived from them, such as trust, reciprocity, and shared understanding.
it is widely acknowledged thatA phrase used to introduce a generally accepted fact or common understanding.
a compelling argument can be madeA phrase used to introduce a strong and convincing point or reason.
this notion is predicated onThis idea or belief is based on or depends on a particular principle or assumption.
from my perspectiveA phrase used to introduce one's personal opinion or viewpoint.
the evidence overwhelmingly suggestsA phrase used to indicate that there is a strong body of data or facts supporting a particular conclusion.
notwithstandingDespite; in spite of.
it could be argued thatA phrase used to introduce a possible point or contention, often to acknowledge an alternative view or to present a nuanced argument.

Step 4

Academic Phrases for This Essay Type

It is widely acknowledged thatThere is compelling evidence to suggestThis phenomenon can be attributed toA growing body of research indicatesThe implications of this are far-reachingThis raises important questions aboutFrom a broader perspectiveIt would be short-sighted to ignore

थप

MoreoverFurthermoreIn additionWhat is more

विपरीत

HoweverNeverthelessOn the other handConversely

कारण / प्रभाव

ConsequentlyAs a resultThereforeThis leads to

उदाहरण

For instanceTo illustrateA case in point isSuch as

छुट

AlthoughWhile it is true thatDespiteAdmittedly

Step 5

Grammar Patterns for Band 7+

सहुलियत सहितको जटिल वाक्य

Although some argue that technology isolates people, the evidence suggests it strengthens connections.

तपाईंले अधीनस्थ खण्डहरूलाई कसरी सम्हाल्न सक्नुहुन्छ भनी परीक्षकलाई देखाउँछ। 'Although/While' + विपरीत दृष्टिकोणबाट सुरु गर्नुहोस्, त्यसपछि आफ्नो दृष्टिकोण बताउनुहोस्।

सशर्त (प्रकार २)

If governments invested more in public transport, traffic congestion would decrease significantly.

काल्पनिक तर्क र समाधानहरूको लागि उत्तम। 'If + past simple, would + infinitive'।

शैक्षिक स्वरका लागि निष्क्रिय

It is often argued that education should be free. However, this view overlooks the practical challenges.

शैक्षिक लेखनमा निष्क्रिय संरचनाहरूलाई प्राथमिकता दिइन्छ। 'It is + past participle + that' ले आधिकारिकता झल्काउँछ।

सापेक्ष खण्ड

Students who study abroad, which is becoming increasingly common, tend to develop greater independence.

सापेक्ष खण्डहरूले नयाँ वाक्य सुरु नगरी विवरणहरू थप्छन्। मानिसहरूका लागि 'who', वस्तुहरूका लागि 'which' प्रयोग गर्नुहोस्।

घनत्वको लागि संज्ञा वाक्यांश

The rapid expansion of urban areas has led to increased pollution levels.

धेरै छोटो वाक्यहरू प्रयोग गर्नुको सट्टा संज्ञा वाक्यांशहरूमा जानकारी प्याक गर्नुहोस्। यसले तपाईंको Lexical Resource स्कोर बढाउँछ।

Step 6

मोडेल उत्तर

यस विषयको लागि पूर्ण मोडेल उत्तर पढ्न नि:शुल्क साइन अप गर्नुहोस्।

मोडेल उत्तर पढ्न साइन अप गर्नुहोस्

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