Task 2: Essay
Technology
Shopping online instead of in shops
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write at least 250 words.
These days, many people prefer to shop online rather than go to shops.
Why is this the case? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Teacher tips for this prompt
There are two questions: why it is happening, and whether it is positive or negative. Give each one its own body paragraph.
Give a clear opinion in the second part, not just a list of both sides.
Local examples work well, such as cash on delivery or small online shops on social media.
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