Writing Spotlight on Exams Модуль 6 ГДЗ Spotlight 11 класс

Приведем выдержку из задания из учебника Юлия Ваулина, Джунни Дули 11 класс, Просвещение: Comment on the following statement: Our lives would all be enriched greatly if i we could have a chip planted in our brains enabling us to speak any language we wished. However, this idea could have some disadvantages too. What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200-250 words. Use the following plan: • make an introduction (state the problem) • express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for your opinion • express an opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion • explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion • make a conclusion restating your position *Цитирирование части задания со ссылкой на учебник производится исключительно в учебных целях для лучшего понимания разбора решения задания.

Answer

Nowadays, many people dream of being able to speak any language in the world. Some believe that if we had a chip planted in our brains, this problem would disappear and our lives would become much easier. However, I do not fully agree with this idea.

To begin with, learning foreign languages is not only about communication. It also helps us develop memory, attention and thinking skills. When we study a language, we learn about another culture, traditions and way of life. In addition, the process of learning itself can be interesting and rewarding. If a chip did all the work for us, we would lose this valuable experience.

On the other hand, supporters of this idea say that such a chip would save time and help people communicate instantly anywhere in the world. It could be very useful for travellers, business people and students. Moreover, it might reduce misunderstandings between people from different countries.

Nevertheless, I do not think these advantages are enough to make the idea completely positive. First, technology can never replace real learning and personal effort. Second, there are possible risks connected with putting a chip into the brain, and these risks may be dangerous. Finally, people might become too dependent on technology.

In conclusion, I believe that although a language chip could be helpful in some situations, it would not enrich our lives as much as real language learning does. Therefore, I do not agree with the statement.